Week of Dec.1st- Dec.10th

READING:We are going to read the story called  "The Ugly Vegetable". A fun story about a girl growing a vegetable garden with her mother.  We are working on vocabulary, comprehension, drawing conclusions, and questioning. In grammar, we are working on proper nouns. We are focusing this story on reading with expression and accuracy.

WRITING:
We are writing to inform with this story. We are also working on writing summary paragraphs. We have been working on personal narratives in writing and adding details to all of our writing.  We continue to work on writing  creative stories and adding more detail. We continue to be creative in our SQUIGGLE stories each week. This is  where the students receive a squiggle mark, then have to draw something using the squiggle and then write about it! We are creating  some awesome writing in our journals and we are exciting to do so many writing projects!  We continue to work on writing Weekend Reports every Monday. We are focusing on writing a complete sentence with a capital letter, a complete thought, and an endmark. We are also learning to use graphic organizers to help with our pre-writes. With every sentence we write, we try to think of one good detail sentence to add to our stories. 

SPELLING: 

There will be no spelling test this week ....words will ALWAYS be placed in the Red Folder for the week. The test will be on Wed., DECEMBER 10th. On the weeks that we do not take a test, we are still working on spelling and the patterns that are created in words. There will be a pretest every other week on Wednesdays.

If your child is on a challenge list... make sure you check the Red Folder for the word list. Please keep one list at home on the fridge, and the other in the Red Folder for us to use at school. Thanks!

MATH:

We are beginning Unit 4. The main focus is on Addition and Subtraction with double digit numbers. Try to have your child log in to MOBY MAX to work on math facts. We are also continuing to review all concepts learned so far this year and problem solving. Continue to watch for HOMELINKS coming home in the Red Folder to work on and return. We are also using Fun4yourbrain website for practicing addition and subtraction. Please continue to work on money and identifying coins!

HEALTH:

We are learning about the food guide pyramid and how to make healthy choices for our lives. We are also learning about how exercise can help us to stay healthy and fit!

November 3rd - November 14th

READING:We are going to read the story called  "Building Animal Homes". A nonfiction story about animals and where they live.  We are working on vocabulary, comprehension, text features, and questioning. In grammar, we are working on more singular and plural nouns. We are focusing this story on reading with expression.

WRITING:
We are writing to inform with this story. We are also writing our first research report on the 50's! We have been working on personal narratives in writing and adding details to all of our writing.  We continue to work on writing  creative stories. We continue to be creative in our SQUIGGLE stories each week. This is  where the students receive a squiggle mark, then have to draw something using the squiggle and then write about it! We are creating  some awesome writing in our journals and we are exciting to do so many writing projects!  We continue to work on writing Weekend Reports every Monday. We are focusing on writing a complete sentence with a capital letter, a complete thought, and an endmark. We are also learning to use graphic organizers to help with our prewrites. With every sentence we write, we try to think of one good detail sentence to add to our stories. 

SPELLING: 

There will be no spelling test this week ....words will ALWAYS be placed in the Red Folder for the week. The test will be on Wed., NOVEMBER 12th. On the weeks that we do not take a test, we are still working on spelling and the patterns that are created in words. There will be a pretest every other week on Wednesdays.

If your child is on a challenge list... make sure you check the Red Folder for the word list. Please keep one list at home on the fridge, and the other in the Red Folder for us to use at school. Thanks!

MATH:

We are continuing to work on Unit 3. The main focus is on place value and money. Addition and Subtraction skills will also be worked on daily. Try to have your child log in to MOBY MAX to work on math facts. We are also continuing to review all concepts learned so far this year and problem solving. Continue to watch for HOMELINKS coming home in the Red Folder to work on and return. We are also using Fun4yourbrain website for practicing addition and subtraction. Please continue to work on money and identifying coins!

HEALTH:

We are learning about the food guide pyramid and how to make healthy choices for our lives. We are also learning about how exercise can help us to stay healthy and fit!

October 20 - October 29th

READING:We are going to read the story  "Teacher's Pet". It is a story about a classroom full of pets and  their adventures.    We are working on vocabulary, comprehension, story structure, visualizing. In grammar, we are working on singular and plural nouns. 

WRITING:
We have been working on personal narratives in writing and adding details to all of our writing.  We continue to work on writing  creative stories. We continue to be creative in our SQUIGGLE stories each week. This is  where the students receive a squiggle mark, then have to draw something using the squiggle and then write about it! We are creating  some awesome writing in our journals and we are exciting to do so many writing projects!  We continue to work on writing Weekend Reports every Monday. We are focusing on writing a complete sentence with a capital letter, a complete thought, and an endmark. We are also learning to use graphic organizers to help with our prewrites. With every sentence we write, we try to think of one good detail sentence to add to our stories. 

SPELLING: 

There will be no spelling test this week ....words will ALWAYS be placed in the Red Folder for the week. The test will be on Wed., October 29th. On the weeks that we do not take a test, we are still working on spelling and the patterns that are created in words. There will be a pretest every other week on Wednesdays.

If your child is on a challenge list... make sure you check the Red Folder for the word list. Please keep one list at home on the fridge, and the other in the Red Folder for us to use at school. Thanks!

MATH:

We are working on Unit 3 this week. The main focus is on place value and money. Addition and Subtraction skills will also be worked on daily. Try to have your child log in to MOBY MAX to work on math facts. We are also continuing to review all concepts learned so far this year and problem solving. Continue to watch for HOMELINKS coming home in the Red Folder to work on and return. We are also using Fun4yourbrain website for practicing addition and subtraction. Please continue to work on money and identifying coins!

HEALTH:

We are learning about the food guide pyramid and how to make healthy choices for our lives. We are also learning about how exercise can help us to stay healthy and fit!

READING:We are continuing to read the story  "Henry and Mudge, Under the Yellow Moon". It is a story about a boy and his dog and their adventures.    We are working on vocabulary, comprehension, story structure, visualizing, and author's purpose. Ask your child what PIE stands for....We will be working with multiple word meanings. In grammar, we are working on statements and questions. 

WRITING:
We have been working on personal narratives in writing and adding details to all of our writing.  We continue to work on writing  creative stories. We continue to be creative in our SQUIGGLE stories each week. This is  where the students receive a squiggle mark, then have to draw something using the squiggle and then write about it! We are creating  some awesome writing in our journals and we are exciting to do so many writing projects!  We continue to work on writing Weekend Reports every Monday. We are focusing on writing a complete sentence with a capital letter, a complete thought, and an endmark. We are also learning to use graphic organizers to help with our prewrites. With every sentence we write, we try to think of one good detail sentence to add to our stories. 

SPELLING: 

There will be a spelling test this week ....words will ALWAYS be placed in the Red Folder for the week. The test will be on Wed., October 1st. On the weeks that we do not take a test, we are still working on spelling and the patterns that are created in words. There will be a pretest every other week on Wednesdays.

If your child is on a challenge list... make sure you check the Red Folder for the word list. Please keep one list at home on the fridge, and the other in the Red Folder for us to use at school. Thanks!

MATH:

We are working on Unit 2 this week. Addition and Subtraction skills will be worked on daily. Try to have your child log in to MOBY MAX to work on math facts. We are also continuing to review all concepts learned so far this year and problem solving. Continue to watch for HOMELINKS coming home in the Red Folder to work on and return. We are also using Fun4yourbrain website for practicing addition and subtraction. Please continue to work on money and identifying coins!

SCIENCE:

We are learning about weather and the different types of weather in the atmosphere. We will be learning about the different tools used to measure the weather. This is an ongoing process throughout the year. Watching the Weather Channel couldn't hurt either! :)

Week of Sept. 22nd

READING:We are reading the story  "Henry and Mudge, Under the Yellow Moon". It is a story about a boy and his dog and their adventures.    We are working on vocabulary, comprehension, story structure, visualizing, and author's purpose. Ask your child what PIE stands for....We will be working with multiple word meanings. In grammar, we are working on statements and questions. 

WRITING:
We have been working on personal narratives in writing and adding details to all of our writing.  We continue to work on writing  creative stories. We continue to be creative in our SQUIGGLE stories each week. This is  where the students receive a squiggle mark, then have to draw something using the squiggle and then write about it! We are creating  some awesome writing in our journals and we are exciting to do so many writing projects!  We continue to work on writing Weekend Reports every Monday. We are focusing on writing a complete sentence with a capital letter, a complete thought, and an endmark. We are also learning to use graphic organizers to help with our prewrites. With every sentence we write, we try to think of one good detail sentence to add to our stories. 

SPELLING: 

There will be a spelling test next week ....words will ALWAYS be placed in the Red Folder for the week. The test will be on Wed., October 1st. On the weeks that we do not take a test, we are still working on spelling and the patterns that are created in words. There will be a pretest every other week on Wednesdays.

If your child is on a challenge list... make sure you check the Red Folder for the word list. Please keep one list at home on the fridge, and the other in the Red Folder for us to use at school. Thanks!

MATH:

We are working on Unit 2 this week. Addition and Subtraction skills will be worked on daily. Try to have your child log in to MOBY MAX to work on math facts. We are also continuing to review all concepts learned so far this year and problem solving. Continue to watch for HOMELINKS coming home in the Red Folder to work on and return. We are also using Fun4yourbrain website for practicing addition and subtraction. Please continue to work on money and identifying coins!

SCIENCE:

We are learning about weather and the different types of weather in the atmosphere. We will be learning about the different tools used to measure the weather. This is an ongoing process throughout the year. Watching the Weather Channel couldn't hurt either! :)

WEEK of APRIL 28- MAY 2

READING:We are continuing to read the story  "2 Bad Ants". It is a story about how 2 ants go on an adventure!   We are working on vocabulary, comprehension, story structure, visualizing, and summarizing. We will be learning to identify the main idea and details in the story. We will be working with Venn diagrams. In grammar, we are working on pronouns and verb agreement. 

WRITING:
We have been working on personal narratives in writing and adding details to all of our writing.  We continue to work on writing  creative stories. We continue to be creative in our SQUIGGLE stories each week. This is  where the students receive a squiggle mark, then have to draw something using the squiggle and then write about it! We are creating  some awesome writing in our journals and we are exciting to do so many writing projects!  We continue to work on writing Weekend Reports every Monday. We are focusing on writing a complete sentence with a capital letter, a complete thought, and an endmark. We are also learning to use graphic organizers to help with our prewrites. With every sentence we write, we try to think of one good detail sentence to add to our stories. 

SPELLING: 

There will be a spelling test this week ....words will ALWAYS be placed in the agenda for the week. The test will be on Wed., April 30th. On the weeks that we do not take a test, we are still working on spelling and the patterns that are created in words. 

If you're on a challenge list... make sure you check your agenda for the word list. All word lists are posted weekly in the agenda.

MATH:

We are starting probability this week. We are also review all concepts learned so far this year and problem solving. We are completing an OAA practice packet to help with studying for the Math OAA. Also, continue to work on Study Island math to achieve ribbons in all areas!  Continue to watch for HOMELINKS coming home weekly to work on and return. 

HEALTH: I have Miss Keller's class.")

We are learning about safety and how it applies to our lives. The topics covered are injury prevention, indoor and outdoor safety, emergencies, and first aid. The students will work on a fire escape plan for their homes. We will be completing our unit with a safety brochure with all activities included. 

HANDWRITING:

We are almost finished! The students have done an awesome job forming their new letters! Be looking for work starting to be in cursive! We are using the Handwriting without Tears program. You received a copy of the letters on Curriculum night. Keep practicing and check out the link for Handwriting Without Tears for helpful hints and practice tips. Click Here.

Week of February 24th- March 7th

READING:We are going to read the story  "Aero and Officer Mike". It is a story about a policeman and his working canine.   We are working on vocabulary, comprehension, story structure, visualizing, and summarizing. We will be learning to identify the main idea and details in the story. We will be working with Venn diagrams. In grammar, we are working on pronouns and verb agreement. 

WRITING:
We will choose our biography topic when we go to the library on Wed. March 5th. We will learn how to research and write a report. We will also make notecards with key facts to share in an oral presentation on the person that we pick.  We continue to work on writing  creative stories. We continue to be creative in our SQUIGGLE stories each week. This is  where the students receive a squiggle mark, then have to draw something using the squiggle and then write about it! We are creating  some awesome writing in our journals and we are exciting to do so many writing projects!  We continue to work on writing Weekend Reports every Monday. We are focusing on writing a complete sentence with a capital letter, a complete thought, and an endmark. We are also learning to use graphic organizers to help with our prewrites. With every sentence we write, we try to think of one good detail sentence to add to our stories. 

SPELLING: 

There will NOT be a spelling test this week ....words will ALWAYS be placed in the agenda for the week. The test will be on Wed., March 12th. On the weeks that we do not take a test, we are still working on spelling and the patterns that are created in words. 

If you're on a challenge list... make sure you check your agenda for the word list. All word lists are posted weekly in the agenda.

MATH:

We have started our measurement unit, CH3. This will include time, measurements to the half and quarter inch, centimeters, volume and mass, perimeter, area, and elapsed time.  Continue to watch for HOMELINKS coming home weekly to work on and return. Please continue to study math facts nightly even though we are not signing our blue multiplication facts paper. We will be using our knowledge daily! :) Timed tests are almost ALL complete!

SOCIAL STUDIES: I have Mrs. Stahlman's class.")

We are learning about map skills.  Over the next few weeks, we will learn about all types of maps, how to use the grids to read locations, use a compass rose to tell cardinal directions, and create our own map island!

HANDWRITING:

We continue to learn our cursive letters. We are almost finished! The students have done an awesome job forming their new letters! Be looking for work starting to be in cursive! We are using the Handwriting without Tears program. You received a copy of the letters on Curriculum night. Keep practicing and check out the link for Handwriting Without Tears for helpful hints and practice tips. Click Here.

Week of February 10 - 21st

READING:We are going to read the story  "Yonder Mountain". It is a story about a Cherokee Legend.  We are working on vocabulary, comprehension, story structure, visualizing, and comparing and contrasting. We will be comparing two different tribes and their traditions. We will be working with Venn diagrams. In grammar, we are working on idioms, and more proper nouns. 

WRITING:
We will be reading several books with idioms and creating our own book of idioms and the funny ways we interpret sayings! We continue to work on writing  creative stories. We continue to be creative in our SQUIGGLE stories each week. This is  where the students receive a squiggle mark, then have to draw something using the squiggle and then write about it! We are creating  some awesome writing in our journals and we are exciting to do so many writing projects!  We continue to work on writing Weekend Reports every Monday. We are focusing on writing a complete sentence with a capital letter, a complete thought, and an endmark. We are also learning to use graphic organizers to help with our prewrites. With every sentence we write, we try to think of one good detail sentence to add to our stories. 

SPELLING: 

There will be a spelling test this week ....words will ALWAYS be placed in the agenda for the week. The test will be on Wed., Feb. 12th. On the weeks that we do not take a test, we are still working on spelling and the patterns that are created in words. 

If you're on a challenge list... make sure you check your agenda for the word list. All word lists are posted weekly in the agenda.

MATH:
We are just finishing our fractions unit, CH 8. The students are taking a test over the material covered over the last 2 weeks. We will then start our measurement unit, CH3. This will include time, measurements to the half and quarter inch, centimeters, volume and mass, perimeter, and area.  Continue to watch for HOMELINKS coming home weekly to work on and return. Please continue to study math facts nightly even though we are not signing our blue multiplication facts paper. We will be using our knowledge daily! :) Timed tests are almost ALL complete!

SOCIAL STUDIES: I have Mrs. Snyder's class.")

We are learning about map skills.  Over the next few weeks, we will learn about all types of maps, how to use the grids to read locations, use a compass rose to tell cardinal directions, and create our own map island!

HANDWRITING:

We continue to learn our cursive letters. We are almost finished! The students have done an awesome job forming their new letters! Be looking for work starting to be in cursive! We are using the Handwriting without Tears program. You received a copy of the letters on Curriculum night. Keep practicing and check out the link for Handwriting Without Tears for helpful hints and practice tips. Click Here.

Week of Jan. 21st - Jan. 31th

READING:We are going to read the story  "The Science Fair". It is a story about facing a challenge to help us to grow. We are working on vocabulary, comprehension, story structure, and visualizing. The students are going to learn what kind of challenges are involved in doing science experiments and presenting it in a science fair. We will also be doing our own experiments as well! In grammar, we are working on homophones, idioms, and more proper nouns. 

WRITING:
We will be reading several books with idioms and creating our own book of idioms and the funny ways we interpret sayings! We continue to work on writing  creative stories. We continue to be creative in our SQUIGGLE stories each week. This is  where the students receive a squiggle mark, then have to draw something using the squiggle and then write about it! We are creating  some awesome writing in our journals and we are exciting to do so many writing projects!  We continue to work on writing Weekend Reports every Monday. We are focusing on writing a complete sentence with a capital letter, a complete thought, and an endmark. We are also learning to use graphic organizers to help with our prewrites. With every sentence we write, we try to think of one good detail sentence to add to our stories. 

SPELLING: 

There will be a spelling test next week ....words will ALWAYS be placed in the agenda for the week. The test will be on FRI., Jan. 31th. On the weeks that we do not take a test, we are still working on spelling and the patterns that are created in words. 

If you're on a challenge list... make sure you check your agenda for the word list. All word lists are posted weekly in the agenda.

MATH:
We are just starting our fractions unit, CH 8. The students are learning that fractions are parts to a whole. They are identifying different fractions, putting them in order on a number line, looking a using equal fractions, and they are going to be creating a fraction garden!  Continue to watch for HOMELINKS coming home weekly to work on and return. Please continue to study math facts nightly even though we are not signing our blue multiplication facts paper. We will be using our knowledge daily! :) Timed tests are almost ALL complete!

SOCIAL STUDIES: I have Mrs. Snyder's class.")

We are learning about map skills.  Over the next few weeks, we will learn about all types of maps, how to use the grids to read locations, use a compass rose to tell cardinal directions, and create our own map island!

HANDWRITING:

We continue to learn our cursive letters. We are almost finished! The students have done an awesome job forming their new letters! Be looking for work starting to be in cursive! We are using the Handwriting without Tears program. You received a copy of the letters on Curriculum night. Keep practicing and check out the link for Handwriting Without Tears for helpful hints and practice tips. Click Here.

Week of January 6-17th

READING:We are going to read the story  "Jump" It is a story about the life of Michael Jordan. We are working on vocabulary, comprehension, fact and opinion, and main idea. The students are learning about the hard work it takes to accomplish a goal.  In grammar, we are working on plural nouns. 

WRITING:
 We are currently working to write creative stories. We continue to be creative in our SQUIGGLE stories this week. This is  where the students receive a squiggle mark, then have to draw something using the squiggle and then write about it! We creating  some awesome writing in our journals and we are exciting to do so many writing projects!  We continue to work on writing Weekend Reports every Monday. We are focusing on writing a complete sentence with a capital letter, a complete thought, and an endmark. We are also learning to use graphic organizers to help with our prewrites. With every sentence we write, we try to think of one good detail sentence to add to our stories. The kids will be winning Squiggle Puppy in their journal writing...We look for GREAT details, CORRECT capitalization and punctuation, and a great story! :)

SPELLING: 

There will be a spelling test next week ....words will ALWAYS be placed in the agenda for the week. The test will be on Friday, January 17th. 

If you're on a challenge list... make sure you check your agenda for the word list. All word lists are posted weekly in the agenda.

MATH:
We are finishing up CH11 with multiplication and patterns. We just finished our exploration of fact extensions!! We will be working with fact families.We will also be finishing timed multiplication tests. Check the agenda nightly to see what test your child is currently taking.  Continue to watch for HOMELINKS coming home weekly to work on and return. Please continue to study math facts nightly even though we are not signing our blue multiplication facts paper. We will be using our knowledge daily! :) After this week, we will be starting our unit on Fractions!

SOCIAL STUDIES: 

We are learning about map skills.  Over the next few weeks, we will learn about all types of maps, how to use the grids to read locations, use a compass rose to tell cardinal directions, and create our own map island!

HANDWRITING:

We continue to learn our cursive letters. We are almost finished! The students have done an awesome job forming their new letters! Be looking for work starting to be in cursive! We are using the Handwriting without Tears program. You received a copy of the letters on Curriculum night. Keep practicing and check out the link for Handwriting Without Tears for helpful hints and practice tips. Click Here.