Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Math Family Letter 3-15

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Monday, November 29, 2010

Science Test on Thurs.

Our science test will be Thurs., Dec. 2.  It will cover motion and sound.  To view the study guide, click here.

Sunday, November 28, 2010

Homework for Nov. 29 - Dec. 3

Homework for the Week of November 29th-December 3rd          
*Please look over what to do with your word study words each night*
Read 10 minutes each night and record it on your reading calendar.
Also make sure to review the following vocab. words each night:
does, into, he, this, & water
Monday
LA: Write these words on your paper: up, off, work, ask, subtraction, and hard. Write an antonym (opposite) to each of the words.

Math Worksheet 3.13 For this home link, use the handwriting paper provided in your homework section of your STAR notebook.  See the assignment here.
Tuesday
LA: Read a book. Make a list of plural nouns (people, places, and things) that end in –s from your book (example: frogs). If your story does not have any plural nouns, list at least three of each kind of noun that you can think of.

Science “Word Review” sheet This science sheet will be provided.  Look in the homework section of your STAR notebook.  See the assignment here.
Wednesday
LA: Draw a picture of a pond. Write about your pond using these words: does he, into, this, and water

Math Worksheet 4.1 (front and back) This home link will be provided.  Look in the homework section of your STAR notebook.  See the assignment here.
Thursday
LA: Read a story with an action scene in it. Ask and answer questions such as what happened? (effect) Why did it happen? (cause)

Math Worksheet 4.2 For this home link, use the handwriting paper provided in your homework section of your STAR notebook.  See the assignment here.
Friday
*You will have a test on your word study words today*
**You will have a test on this week’s vocabulary words today.**




Monday, November 22, 2010

Parent Pipeline- Check for Understanding

Goal:  Comprehension

Click here to learn about Check for Understanding

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Homework for Nov. 22 - 24

Homework for the Week of November 22nd -24th   
Read 10 minutes each night and record it on your reading calendar.      
**There will be no vocabulary or word study words this week**
Monday
Science: Worksheet: Moving Things Make Sound This homework sheet will be provided.  Look in the homework section of your STAR notebook.  See the assignment here.

Math Worksheet: Leafy Collections  This homework sheet will be provided.  Look in the homework section of your STAR notebook.
Tuesday
LA: Write a sentence or two to tell what you are thankful for.

Math worksheet: To the Feast! This home link will be provided.  It is on the back of Monday’s math sheet.  Look in the homework section of your STAR notebook.
Wednesday

No School tomorrow or Friday
Thursday

No School-Thanksgiving!!!
Friday

No School- Staff Day



Friday, November 19, 2010

weekly newsletter Nov. 19

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Monday, November 15, 2010

Homework for Nov. 15-19


Homework for the Week of November 15th-19th          
*Please look over what to do with your word study words each night*
Read 10 minutes each night and record it on your reading calendar.
Also make sure to review the following vocab. words each night:
they, why, how, many, & on
Monday
LA: Write 3 sentences. Use as many words that end in –x. Some words you might use are: fox, box, fix, six, & wax

Math Worksheet 3.9 This home link will be provided.  Look in the homework section of your STAR notebook.  See the assignment here.
Tuesday
LA: Write 3 asking sentences (questions). Answer your questions in complete sentences.

Math Worksheet 3.10 This home link will be provided.  Look in the homework section of your STAR notebook.  See the assignment here.
Wednesday
LA: Put these words in ABC order: they, on, how, many, & why. Then pick your favorite word and write it in a sentence.

Math worksheet 3.11 For this home link, use the handwriting paper provided in your homework section of your STAR notebook.  See the assignment here
Thursday
LA: Read a book. Write down the title of the book and author. Write down who the main characters are, where the setting is, and you favorite part of the story

Math Worksheet 3.12 For this home link, use the handwriting paper provided in your homework section of your STAR notebook.  See the assignment here
Friday
*You will have a test on your word study words today*

**You will have a test on this week’s vocabulary words today.**



Wednesday, November 10, 2010

weekly newsletter Nov. 10

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Reading ideas for Kids

These make great holiday gift ideas, too!!!

Magazines are a great way to get kids to read what they like.  Here are some magizines kids love to read.

Ranger Rick/My Big Backyard

Club Lego (free!)

Sports Illustrated for Kids

American Girls

National Geographic Kids

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Homework for Nov. 8-12

Homework for the Week of November 8th- 12th   
Read 10 minutes each night and record it on your reading calendar.      
**There will be no vocabulary or word study words this week**
Monday
LA: Look at the cover of a book. Write a sentence predicting what the story will be about. Then read the book to see if your prediction was correct.

Math Worksheet 3.7 This home link will be provided.  Look in the homework section of your STAR notebook.  See the assignment here.
Tuesday
LA: Make a list of 5 words that rhyme with lick. Make another list of 5 words that rhyme with sing.

Math worksheet 3.8 This home link will be provided.  Look in the homework section of your STAR notebook.  See the assignment here.
Wednesday

No School tomorrow or Friday
Thursday

No School-Veteran’s Day
Friday

No School- Staff Day



Friday, November 5, 2010

weekly newsletter Nov. 5

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Daughters of the American Revolution Contest

Junior American Citizens contest

This year's theme is "Preserving America's Past."

Entries are due before the holiday break.  Turn them into your teacher.

For complete information, click here.

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Science fun!

Here's a cool science activity you could choose to do at home.

Monday, November 1, 2010

Homework for Nov. 1 - 5

Homework for the Week of November 1st-5th         
*Please look over what to do with your word study words each night*
Read 10 minutes each night and record it on your reading calendar.
Also make sure to review the following vocab. words each night:
went, walk, did, saw, & me
Monday
LA: Pretend to go on walk or go on a walk. Write a story about what you saw. You need at least 3 sentences in your story. Don’t forget to start each sentence with a capital letter and end each sentence with a period.

Math Worksheet 3.4 For this home link, use the handwriting paper provided in your homework section of your STAR notebook.  See the assignment here.
Tuesday
No School-Election/Staff Day
Wednesday
LA: Put these words in ABC order: went, saw, walk, did, me, see, & find. Then pick your favorite word and write it in a sentence.

Math worksheet 3.5 For this home link, use the handwriting paper provided in your homework section of your STAR notebook.  See the assignment here.
Thursday
LA: Make 2 columns on your paper and sort these words into verb or noun: teacher, car, run, park, see, tiger, jump, walk

Math Worksheet 3.6 For this home link, use the handwriting paper provided in your homework section of your STAR notebook.  See the assignment here.
Friday
*You will have a test on your word study words today*

**You will have a test on this weeks vocabulary words today.**