March 15, 2013

READING

                        Next week, we will be reading a story called Jalapeno Bagels.  It is about a boy named Pablo who spends an early morning at his parents' bakery.  When Pablo decides which bread he will bring to school for International Day, he chooses one that shows his Mexican-Jewish-American heritage.    

            In phonics we will be focusing on contractions.

            Vocabulary words are bakery, culture, customer, dough, ingredients, recipe.

            Comprehension strategy is following directions.

            In grammar we will be working on present tense verbs.

            To get a better understanding of vocabulary please send in something that reflects your family’s culture.*   We will be sharing throughout the week. 

            *Please be sure that the item is not breakable, valuable or edible. 

                               MATH

                                    In math we are starting to learn about weight, mass, capacity and temperature.  Keep practicing the math facts with your child.

Reading Logs

The reading logs for March are due April 2nd.  March will be the last month for the Pizza Hut coupons.  We will continue our reading logs for April and May. 

 Happy Birthday!

March 10 – Anna

Parent/Teacher Conferences

        Parent/teacher conferences are done on an “as needed” basis.  If I am requesting a conference for your child, you will be receiving an email on Tuesday to sign up online. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mar. 19 – Early Dismissal at 12:00

Mar. 25-Apr. 1 – Spring Break

April 9 – Teacher Institute Day - No School

April 12 – Parent/Teacher Conferences – No School

March 8, 2013

READING

            Next week we will be doing a personal narrative workshop.  We will focus on the traits of voice, conventions, and presentation.  When a piece of writing has voice it has personality.  We will be writing about an experience that matters to them, focus on details and choose words that will show clearly how they feel. 

            We will be focusing on using possessive nouns and reviewing verbs. 

           

                               MATH

                                    Next week on Friday, we will be having our chapter test on measurement.  Our next chapter will be on weight, mass, capacity and temperature.

Social Studies

We will be finishing our unit on people and places in history.  We will be taking a test on this unit next week.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mar. 19 – Early Dismissal at 12:00

Mar. 25-Apr. 1 – Spring Break

April 9 – Teacher Institute Day - No School

April 12 – Parent/Teacher Conferences – No School

March 2, 2013

READING

                        Next week we will be reading a photo essay called Brothers and Sisters.  It is about younger and older brothers and sisters.  As we read, we will share information about our families and make generalizations.

            In phonics we will be focusing on two syllable words  ending in -er.

            Vocabulary words are newborn, distract, twins, pest, teenage.

            Comprehension strategy is making generalizations.

            In grammar we will be working on verbs.

           

                               MATH

                                    In math we will be finishing our chapter on plane figures and spatial sense.  Our chapter test will be on Monday.  Our next chapter will be on measurement.  We will be learning about length, perimeter and area of objects. 

Box Tops Collections

We are still collecting box tops for education.  Check if any products at home have the box tops to add to our collection.  Thanks!

Student  of the Week

Liam is the Student of the Week!   He likes to. His favorite animal is kiwi bird. His favorite color purple mixed with blue.   When Liam grows up he wants to be an Artist.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

March 19 – Early Dismissal at 12:00

March 28 – Spring Break Begins