October 26, 2012

READING

          Next week we will be reading a realistic story about a brother and sister who go blueberry picking around a pond with their dog named Sam.  They see many different plants and animals.  

          We will be working on the comprehension strategies of categorize, classify and monitor/clarify.  

          Our vocabulary words are bank, crater, edge, moss, path and shallow.

          In phonics we will be focusing on double consonants (summer, pocket) and how to divide words into syllables.

            In grammar we will be writing exclamation sentences.

                          MATH

                         In math we finished our chapter on adding two digits with regrouping.  Our next chapter continues two-digit addition with regrouping.  Knowing our math facts is helpful in adding two-digit numbers.  Please remember to practice flash cards daily. 

 

Student  of the Week

Ryan is the Student of the Week!  He likes to play video games, play with his friends and read I Spy books.  His favorite animal is a hamster and his favorite color is blue.   When Ryan grows up he wants to be a Baseball Player.

 
Halloween Party

Wednesday, October 31st

 Parade-1:40, Party-2:00

Please come and watch the parade    The students should bring their costumes to school in a bag.  We will put them on prior to the parade starting.  No makeup will be applied at school and no toy weapons are allowed. 

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

October 31st– Halloween Parade and Party

November 1^st – Reading Logs are due

Oct. 30 and Nov. 1 – Parent/Teacher Conferences

November 5^th – No School – Conferences

November 6^th – Institute Day – No School

November 12^th – Veteran's Day – No School

Nov. 21, 22, 23 – Thanksgiving Holiday – No School

October 19, 2012

R EADING

            Next week we will be reading about a read park ranger from New York City and the things that he does each day as part of his job. 

            We will be working on the comprehension strategies of fact and opinion, rereading for understanding and making generalizations.  

            Our vocabulary words are exploring, protect, tours, habitat, ranger and urban.

            In phonics we will be focusing on consonant clusters (r, l, s) and the two sounds for c. 

            In grammar we will be writing command sentences.

                             MATH

                             In math we started our chapter on two digit addition.    We will be using the math vocabulary regrouping.  Please remember to practice flash cards daily.

Student  of the Week

Mary is the Student of the Week!  She likes to do gymnastics, draw pictures and cook cupcakes.  Her favorite animal is a dog and her favorite color is pink.   When Mary grows up she wants to be a Teacher.

Halloween Partries/Parade

Wednesday, October 31st

 Parade-1:40, Party-2:00

Please come and watch the parade.  The students should bring their costumes to school in a bag.  We will put them on prior to the parade starting.  No makeup will be applied at school and no toy weapons are allowed. 

Social Studies

            We started Junior Achievement this week.  Our teachers are Mrs. Loisi and Mrs. McGlynn. They are from McDonalds.   They are teaching us about “Our Community” to supplement our social studies curriculum.  We are discovering a variety of occupations, developing an awareness of how businesses operate within the community, and increase their understanding of how citizens must take responsibility for the well-being of the community.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

October 25^th – Early Dismissal at 12:00

October 26^th – Wear orange and black to school and bring in a Halloween Book to share

October 31st– Halloween Parade and Party

November 1^st – Reading Logs are due

November 5^th – No School – Conferences

November 6^th – Institute Day – No School

November 12^th – Veteran's Day – No School

October 12, 2012

READING

          Next week we will be reading a fictional story about a boy named Henry who goes camping with his parents and his dog Mudge.  Each one of them enjoys camping, but not for the same reasons.

          We will be working on the comprehension strategies compare and contrast. 

          Our vocabulary words are backpack, campfire, hike, lanterns, camping and tent.

          In phonics  we will be focusing on the long vowel sounds of a, o and u., and the sounds for g. 

          In grammar we will be reviewing telling sentences and asking questions.

                               MATH

                   

          In math we finished our chapter on number concepts and patterns. Our next chapter will be on 2-digit addition.  Please remember to practice flash cards daily.  This will help when we are learning 2-digit addition and subtraction.

  Fire Safety Assembly

Firefighter Jamie Tunk came to our school on Wednesday and talked about fire safety.  We learned about choosing a special meeting place in case of a fire, how to “stop, drop and roll”, and that we should never go back inside to get something we forgot.  He also showed us the special gear that firemen wear for protection.

Student  of the Week Ella is the Student of the Week!  She likes to go fishing, cook food and is very funny when she tells jokes.  Her favorite animal is a dog and her favorite color is pink.   When Ella grows up she wants to be a Teacher.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

October 25^th – Early Dismissal at 12:00

October 26^th – Spooky Story Day- Wear orange and black and bring in a Halloween story

October 26^th – PTO Family Halloween Party

October 30th – Report cards to home

October 31^st – Classroom Halloween Party

October 5, 2012

READING

          Next week we will be reading two stories to compare fantasy and nonfiction. The fantasy story is about two hippos named George and Martha, Round and Round.  The nonfiction story is from the magazine Ranger Rick called Hippos.

            We will be working on the comprehension strategy of connecting and comparing.  Phonics lessons will review the short vowels and concentrate on the long vowel a vccv pattern.   Vocabulary words will be cross, observed, thoroughly, unmoved, herds, mammal, moisture, nostrils, relatives, moisture, sunscreen and wicked.  High-frequency story words are bought, front, kitchen, until and roll.  Our grammar lessons will review naming and action part of sentences.

         

                          MATH

                  

          In math we will be focusing on odd/even numbers, greater than, less than and equal to when comparing numbers (<,>,=) and number patterns on a 100's chart.  Please remember to practice flash cards daily.

Science

We have been learning about heat and light energy. Our next chapter will be about sound.  What causes sound, how does sound travel and how do we make different sounds? 

Student  of the Week

Teresa is the Student of the Week!  She runs very fast, is silly and likes to play “spies” with her brother.  Her favorite animal is a dog and her favorite color is pink.   When Teresa grows up she wants to be a Hair Stylist.

Happy Birthday!

Ella – Oct. 7^th

ANNOUNCEMENTS

October 8th – Columbus Day - No School

October 25^th – Early Dismissal at 12:00

October 26^th – Spooky Story Day- Wear orange and black and bring in a Halloween story

October 26^th – PTO Family Halloween Party

October 30th – Report cards to home

October 31^st – Classroom Halloween Party