Monday, December 31, 2012

Jan. 2-4

Notes: Just a few reminders:

Wednesday- School Resumes Jan. 2nd
Notes: Don't forget to send winter gear for your child to wear while outdoors. If your family is in need of winter gear for your child please contact the school-we will do our best to provide donated items to ensure all students have what they need to stay warm while playing outside.
 
Language Arts: Unit Stick to It.
Letter Sounds: Short Oo,and Rr sounds.
Pre-decodables: No Decodables this week.
**Please have your children practice reading these. Depending on your child's reading ability these books range from very easy to difficult. It is always good practice to read and talk about these books at home. This can also count towards Reading Rodeo minutes.

Math: They will be focusing on numbers 0 to 16.
Math Centers Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays. The centers are planned to reinforce our daily objectives and to meet the needs of all learners in the classroom.
Core Knowledge: This week we will finish up our unit onTaking Care of Earth.  Friday we will be talking about Magnets.  
Homework:
*Read 20 minutes every night
*Practice IXL

Friday, December 21, 2012

Thank You!


I wanted to thank all of you for the wonderful gifts and cards! I appreciate them and I am blessed to have such a great group of Students and Parents in my classroom! Thank you again!

Have a Happy Holiday Season and a wonderful break! Reminder that school resumes on January 2!

Sunday, December 16, 2012

Dec. 17-21

Notes: Just a few reminders:

Thank you so much to all the parents that helped out planning and running the winter party! It was a blast and the kids had so much fun. There were so many great crafts and games it was fun to be a part of! Thanks again! 
Notes: Don't forget to send winter gear for your child to wear while outdoors. If your family is in need of winter gear for your child please contact the school-we will do our best to provide donated items to ensure all students have what they need to stay warm while playing outside.
Friday- OSA 2:50 and College t-shirt day! 
Language Arts: Unit Stick to It.
Letter Sounds: Bb, final b and Cc sounds .
Pre-decodables: Cal Can Bat. 
**Please have your children practice reading these. Depending on your child's reading ability these books range from very easy to difficult. It is always good practice to read and talk about these books at home. This can also count towards Reading Rodeo minutes.

Math:  They will be focusing on numbers 0 to 13. 
Math Centers Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays. The centers are planned to reinforce our daily objectives and to meet the needs of all learners in the classroom.
Core Knowledge: This week we will continue to talk aboutTaking Care of Earth and focusing in on the topic of pollution. 
Homework:
*Read 20 minutes every night
*Practice IXL

Monday, December 10, 2012

Dec. 10-14


Notes: Just a few reminders:
Notes: Don't forget to send winter gear for your child to wear while outdoors. If your family is in need of winter gear for your child please contact the school-we will do our best to provide donated items to ensure all students have what they need to stay warm while playing outside.
Friday- Winter Party. 
Language Arts: Unit By the Sea.
Letter Sounds: Ll, final l and  short Ii .
Pre-decodables: Nan and Lad and Tim in Sand 
**Please have your children practice reading these. Depending on your child's reading ability these books range from very easy to difficult. It is always good practice to read and talk about these books at home. This can also count towards Reading Rodeo minutes.

Math:  They will be working on the concept of before/after and focusing on numbers 10-20. 
Math Centers Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays. The centers are planned to reinforce our daily objectives and to meet the needs of all learners in the classroom.
Core Knowledge: This week we will be starting a unit on Taking Care of Earth.
Homework:
*Read 20 minutes every night
*Practice IXL

Saturday, December 1, 2012

Dec. 3 to 7


Notes: Just a few reminders:
Can you believe that it is December already! Wow, time flies when you're having fun! 
I wanted to thank you for the donations of books and materials from the Wish list! They are being put to great use and the kids are loving them! THANK YOU again! 
Enjoy the first week of December!
Language Arts: Unit By the Sea.
Letter Sounds: Tt, Hh, Nn and final Nn.
Pre-decodables: A Hat 
**Please have your children practice reading these. Depending on your child's reading ability these books range from very easy to difficult. It is always good practice to read and talk about these books at home. This can also count towards Reading Rodeo minutes.

Math:  They will be working on the concept of big/bigger and small/smaller. They will discuss positional words ex: behind, on top, next to and object. 
Math Centers Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays. The centers are planned to reinforce our daily objectives and to meet the needs of all learners in the classroom.
Core Knowledge: This week we will be finishing our plant unit by talking about deciduous/evergreen tress, interesting plants, and George Washington Carver.

Homework:
*Read 20 minutes every night
*Practice IXL