Happy Halloween!

We had so much fun during our Halloween party in class! We played Pin the Bow Tie on the Skeleton and listened to spooky music. Students then got to decorate their treat bags and watch It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! while chowing down on lots of goodies. Be safe and have fun trick-or-treating tonight!

Wednesday Homework:

1) DEAR Log (20 minutes MUST be signed by a parent)

2) MClass Number Facts (15 problems)

While I realize it is Halloween, I still expect homework to be completed. Any incomplete work will be given as extra homework the next night, and the students will receive a mark in Responsibility. Thanks for your support! 

Chilly weather ahead!

The weather is changing very quickly. Please make sure students bring a coat to school every day. I strongly recommend a hat and gloves also. We will go out for recess on nice days, even if it is cold. It is important to remember to dress warmly!

Tuesday Homework:
1) DEAR Log

2) Topic 5 Study Guide

*TEST TOMORROW!

Welcome back!

I hope everyone had a relaxing Fall Break! I enjoyed a couple of days off, but it was so great to see my 19 kiddos coming in this morning! It's always good to be back in the routine. And today we had a new friend join us during Math! Welcome, Jordan!

This Week In...
Phonics: Words with long o (using o, oe, oa, ow)
Reading: Asking questions to deepen understanding and make the story clear; Making inferences
Math: Wrapping up Topic 5 and testing on Wednesday; Introducing Topic 6 (Mental Addition)
Language Arts: Reviewing plural nouns and possessive nouns
Social Studies: Voting

Monday Homework:
1) DEAR Log
2) Math Practice 5.7

1 School Day until Fall Break!

Tuesday Homework:

1) DEAR Log

2) Math Practice 5-5

*Remember to wear red tomorrow so we can take a class picture for Red Ribbon Week!

2 school days left before Fall Break!

Monday Homework:
1) DEAR Log
2) MClass Math Practice (Qty. Discrimination)

Thank you!

Thank you to all the parents who made it for conferences today! It was so wonderful to see you. As always, please let me know if you have any questions or concerns as the year progresses. I truly believe it is key for the parents and teacher to maintain open, honest communication to best help the students succeed. 

Don't forget there is homework due tomorrow, even though there was no school today!
1) DEAR Log for Wednesday and Thursday
2) Math Practice 5-3
3) MClass Math Concept Practice

No school tomorrow!

Remember there is no school tomorrow due to parent/teacher conferences! Please be ready to go at your assigned time as conferences are only 15 minutes each. I will be setting a timer during our conference, not to rush you but just to ensure that conferences run on time for everyone's convenience. I look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

Wednesday Homework:

1) DEAR Log (20 minutes)

2) Math 5-3

Thursday Homework:

1) DEAR Log (20 minutes)

2) MClass Math Concepts practice (8 problems)

*While we do not have school on Thursday, I still fully expect students to complete their homework for both nights. The above assignments are due Friday morning. Incomplete or missing assignments will result in a mark on Responsibility.

Remember no school on Thurs!

Remember there is no school on Thursday due to Parent/Teacher Conferences. Please be aware of your assigned time, and let me know if there is a reason you are unable to make it so we can reschedule. Even though there is no school on Thursday, I expect students to complete their reading log task for Thursday night. If it is not completed, it will be a mark on Friday morning. I will also assign 2 Math homeworks on Wednesday night that will be due on Friday morning.

Tuesday Homework:
1) DEAR Log
2) Math Practice 5-2

Parent/Teacher Conference this week!

This Week In...
2nd Grade Reading: Generating Questions, Making Inferences
3rd Grade Reading: Generating Questions, Making Inferences, Character Analysis, Prefixes
Phonics: Words with long i (using i_e, igh, and y)
Language Arts: Possessive Nouns (singular and plural), Contractions
Math: Place Value

Monday Homework:
1) DEAR Log
2) Math Practice 5-1

Homework change and reminders!

Reminders:
- Picture day is tomorrow! Be sure to send in your order form and payment if you wish to purchase your child's fall pictures.
 - Fluoride rinse papers are due tomorrow! If you want your child to receive weekly fluoride rinses, please send back the paper with your consent and $3. If you do not want your child to receive weekly fluoride rinses, please indicate this on the paper and send it back tomorrow. I need the form back regardless of the option you choose.

Thursday Homework:
1) DEAR Log (20 minutes signed by a parent)

**On the newsletter it states that students are to complete Math Practice 5.1 as homework. However, we did not get to that lesson today so it is no longer homework for tonight!

My Apologies

I have to apologize for not being on top of the blog like I should be. I will be sure to make a better effort to update the information each afternoon. I have even written myself a sticky note to put on my computer as a reminder! I have learned if I don't write it down, it doesn't get done! :)

This Week In...
2nd Grade Reading- Sequencing, Summarizing
3rd Grade Reading- Character Analysis
Math- Working with Equal Groups
Language Arts- Proper Nouns, Abbreviations
Phonics- Long a words that use -ai and -ay
Social Studies- Map Skills

Wednesday Homework
1) DEAR Log--> 20 minutes, signed by a parent
2) MClass Missing Number Practice--> 10 problems