Week of September 27- October 1st

A look at what we will be studying this week..........

• In Language Arts we will be looking at identifying the main idea and details of a story.  We also be discussing the Subject and Predicate of a sentence.  The students will be able to identify each part in a sentence.
• In Math we be talking about ways to "Make 10" and use that strategy to increase their fluency in their addition facts.  We will also be discussing subtraction doubles.
• In Science, we will begin our dinosaur unit with "What makes a dinosaur a dinosaur" and "Dinosaur Descriptions".  We will finish up our study of fossils and erosion and how they relate to dinosaurs.

Homework for the week..........

Spelling Words: (These words have the short and long i):

did, fin, pick, nine, pipe, rip, mix, five, side, hike

Monday - Daily Language Review and read for 15 minutes. In their journal - Chose 5 spelling words and use them in a sentence. One word per sentence, but the sentence needs to be good.

Tuesday - Daily Language Review. Read for 10 minutes. Addition and Subtraction practice worksheet.

Wednesday - Daily Language Review and read for 15 minutes. For the reading calendar your child needs to read "Meet Rosina" on page 86 in the Treasures Reading Text Book. Then complete in the journal Question #2 on page 107. They need to write the question then answer in a complete sentence.

Thursday - Daily Language Review and read for 15 minutes. Study Spelling words.  Complete worksheet "Add a Subject or a Predicate".  Return the September Reading Calendar.

A Few Other Things.................

• EAGLE LEAGUE IS CANCELLED FOR TODAY (Monday, September 27th)
• My BB Pin # 216D68B8 or you can text me at 9776-1171, please feel free to send me a text or a BB for changes in transportation when after school activities are cancelled.
• We are in desperate need of boxes of kleenexes. Next time you are grocery shopping would you mind throwing in a box to donate to our classroom. Thanks to Carlos, Natalia R., Ana Carolina, and Zarina for bringing in a box. We need more. 
• Fiesta Catracha is on Friday, October 1st.
• Tuesday is Etiquette Club for Diego, Ana Carolina, Gerardo, Karla, and Valentina.
• Zarina was chosen for the Lunch Bunch.  She will be having a special lunch on Wednesday, September 29th with Ms. Martinez.  Good job Zarina!    

Week of September 20-24

A look at what we will be studying this week..........

• We will be switching from Social Studies to Science for the remainder of the first quarter.  We will start a unit on Dinosaurs.  We will begin this week with studying Fossils and Erosion.
• In Math we will be using the addition strategy of Doubles (4+4) and Doubles Plus One (4+5) to increase  fluency in addition facts.  The students will have a Doubles Quiz on Tuesday.
• In Language Arts we will be reading stories from our Reading text book (Treasures).  We will use the stories that we are reading to identify the Beginning, Middle, and End of a story.  We will also start this week with having weekly spelling words.  The words may seem easy, but they are high frequency words that the students use everyday, it is important to spell them correctly on a daily basis. 

Homework for the week..........

Spelling Words for the Week (These words have the short e, o, and u sound):  went, pet, tub, tell, not, hut, tug, job, fog, bun

Monday - Daily Language Review and read for 15 minutes.  Journal - Chose 5 spelling words and use them in a sentence.  One word per sentence, but the sentence needs to be good. 
Incorrect:  I went to the store. 
Correct:  I went to the store to buy some fruit. 
Be careful and don't let the sentences become run-on sentences.  See example below.
Incorrect- I went to the store to get some fruit because we were going to have some fruit salad for our friends who were coming over for dinner tonight. - Too long!

Tuesday - Daily Language Review. Read for 10 minutes.  Study for a doubles quiz, have your child make flashcards and study them. (1+1 up to 12+12)

Wednesday - Daily Language Review and read for 15 minutes.  For the reading calendar your child needs to read "Mr. Putter and Tabby Pour the Tea" p.43 in the Treasures Reading Text Book. Then complete in the journal Question #1 on page 65.   They need to write the question then answer in  a complete sentence.
Please cover this book if it is not already covered.  If the the cover on it is fine, there is no need to replace the cover.

Thursday - Daily Language Review and read for 15 minutes.  Study Spelling words and complete WS 6 and 7.

A Few Other Things.................

• Today (September 20th) is early release at 1:00.  Eagle League is from 1:00-2:30 today.
• The students did a fantastic job on the their Bay Islands project.  Stop by and check out the board outside our door and learn about the Bay Islands.
• We are in desperate need of boxes of kleenexes.  Next time you are grocery shopping would you mind throwing in a box to donate to our classroom.  Thanks!
• Fiesta Catracha is on October 1st.  More information to come.
• Tuesday in International Peace Day. 
• Tuesday is Etiquette Club for Diego, Ana Carolina, Gerardo, Karla, and Valentina.
• Friday is Colors Day!
• I will be out 1/2 day on Thursday and all day Friday.  I have some mandatory business to take care of in Washington DC.  I will return on Monday, September 27th.  Please see Ms. Valladares if you need anything.  It is best that you send her a written note for any communications and NOT send emails during these two days.

September 13th and 14th

A look at what we will be studying this week...........

• We will be working this week on the department of Bay Islands.  We will use the information that is being brought in and organize ourselves into groups to present the project on a poster board.  The projects will be displayed outside our door in preparation for Fiesta Catracha on October 1st.

Homework for the week..........

• The only homework for Monday night will be to do the Reading Calendar.  Please continue to read Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday as well.

A Few Other Things............

• Progress Reports went home today for those students who have at least one A- on a graded paper.  Please sign and return those on Monday, September 13th.
• Remind that you child needs to do research this weekend and bring in the information on MONDAY so we can begin our class projects.  Please see the handout in the homework folder for what your child is responsible for.  Please send in any other items that apply to the Bay Islands that we can display as well.
• The students have been enjoying Ms. Valladares reading them books from the author, Robert Munsch.  As promised to the students, here is his website:  http://www.robertmunsch.com/
• As a class we published our first book based on the book by Margaret Wise Brown The Important Book.   The book is so special to the students, they are each taking a turn to bring it home and share with you.  Please when it is your night read the book and enjoy the hard work they put into their page.  We have a comments page at the back, we would love for you to write a comment.  It is important that when it is your night that you return the book the very next day so the next child can have their turn.
• I hope you have a wonderful vacation!  For me, I am off to Roatan!

Week of September 6-10

A look at what we will be studying this week...........

• In Social Studies we will study about maps.  It will include the different parts and how to read them.
• In Math we be talking about subtraction and addition problems and comparing two groups.  We will discuss the key words that tell us which operation to use in order to solve the problem. We will take a math quiz on Friday.  There will be a study guide sent home on Thursday.  All the work we have been doing in class will prepare them for what they need to know.
• In Language Arts we will be reading from Treasures, our reading books.  We will be reading a story called "David's New Friends".  We will be talking about  story elements and how to locate those elements in a story (problem, solution, character, and setting)

Homework for the week..........

• Monday - Journal writing, the topic is pasted in the journal - Daily Language Review and read for 15 minutes.
• Tuesday - Daily Language Review.  Read "David's New Friends" from the reading book, this can count toward the reading calendar. Complete Map Symbols WS 22 and 23
• Wednesday - Math WS 5, Daily Language Review and read for 15 minutes.
• Thursday - Study for Math Quiz using WS 49 and 50, Daily Language Review and read for 15 minutes.

A Few Other Things.................

• Hopefully you have seen that we have started marking the daily behavior. If you child did not have to change their card you will see that they have made a pencil line through the box. If they were on yellow, red, or blue the box would be colored according to what card they were on for the day.
• You need to be checking the Spanish Class blog for the weekly spelling list and other homework.  We will no longer be printing out the Spanish spelling list, you will need to refer to Ms. Lara's blog.
• This Friday is "Kids' Day"  They will receive popsicles during lunch and it is a free color's day.
• Please check the Values blog.  Read the newsletter and upcoming discussions she will be having with parents.
• So far this year we have celebrated two birthdays in our classroom.  Both parents brought cupcakes and it was great!!!!  I would like to encourage cupcakes over a cake when celebrating, it makes it so much easier for everyone.  Rolando's mom does baking out of her home so she if you need to order some cupcakes from her to celebrate your party, give her a call.  They were yummy!!  Also, when bringing in drinks all the kids prefer Sprite.

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