Wednesday, October 31, 2012

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! 

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

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!

Monday, October 29, 2012

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

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

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!

Monday, October 22, 2012

Thursday, October 18, 2012

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

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

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.