December 14th, 20012

Academia

Handwriting: Cursive A & B Words

Writing: Creative Writing

Math: Review Borrowing, Multiplication, and Division

Reading: Flat Stanley, Prefixes/Suffixes Review

Spelling: Sight Words

Social Studies: Scholastic News

Science: Plant Life Cycle

Holiday Concert

Our class will be performing in the Holiday concert on December 18th at Grace to the Nations on Pima. Permission must be signed or else your student will not be allowed to attend.

Last Day to Turn in Work

This Friday, December 14^th is the last day students may turn in any work from the 2^nd quarter, before report cards are sent home the following week.

End of the 2nd Quarter

Wednesday, December 19^th is the last day of the 2^nd quarter. Please make arrangements accordingly, as it is a half day with no lunch or after school.

1^st Day of 3^rd Quarter

The first day back from school is Thursday, January 3rd.

Homemade Goodies

Parents, please be aware that when bringing in treats for the class for birthdays, holidays, or parties, they must be store bought only. 

Spelling Words for the Week:

1. young                           11. father
2. earth                             12. whose
3. sure                              13. thought
4. enough                         14. brought
5. bought                          15. mountain
6. hour                              16. early
7. eye                               17. learn
8. move                            18. often
9. once                             19. heard
10. fought                          20. friend

December 3, 2012

Academia

Handwriting: Cursive Y & Z

Writing: Capital Letters and Punctuation

Math: Time and Borrowing Review

Reading: Flat Stanley, Comparing Stories and Story Types

Spelling: Trigraphs and Quadrigraphs

Social Studies: Scholastic News

Science: Plant Life Cycle

Toys on Campus

There have been issues recently with students bringing toys to school with them. This is not allowed. Toys will be taken away and will be returned only when a parent comes to claim it.

 

Holiday Concert

Our class will be performing in the Holiday concert on December 18th at Grace to the Nations on Pima.

 

End of the 2nd Quarter

Wednesday, December 19^th is the last day of the 2^nd quarter. Please make arrangements accordingly, as it is a half day with no lunch or after school.

Spelling Words for the Week: 

1. right                             11. pitched
2. night                             12. scratching
3. might                            13. snitch
4. bright                           14. stretching
5. catch                            15. twitch
6. edge                             16. judge
7. eight                             17. ledge
8. itch                               18. pledge
9. matches                       19. smudge
10. patch                            20. trudge

November 26, 2012

Academia

Handwriting: Cursive W & X

Writing: Supporting your Ideas

Math: Graphs, Multiplication Review

Reading: Flat Stanley, Extracting information

Spelling: VCV Words

Social Studies: Scholastic News

Science: Plant Life Cycle

 

Toys on Campus

There have been issues recently with students bringing toys to school with them. This is not allowed. Toys will be taken away and will be returned only when a parent comes to claim it.

Holiday Shop

This week the holiday shop will be open. Students will be given time to shop for family/friends.

Spelling Words for the Week: 

1. over                             11. seven
2. paper                            12. planets
3. music                           13. about
4. equal                            14. began
5. study                            15. ago
6. never                            16. amount
7. ever                             17. report
8. copy                             18. belong
9. given                            19. Friday
10. second                         20. thousand

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

HAVE A GREAT BREAK!

November 13, 2012

Academia

Handwriting: Cursive U & V

Writing: Making writing interesting

Math: Graphs, Multiplication Review

Reading: Flat Stanley, Answering Questions like a 3^rd Grader

Spelling: Dipthongs

Social Studies: Scholastic News

Science: Tools and Technology

 

Toys on Campus

There have been issues recently with students bringing toys to school with them. This is not allowed. Toys will be taken away and will be returned only when a parent comes to claim it.

 

Mid Quarter Ends

Last Friday, November 9^th was the last day of the Mid Quarter. Progress reports will go home with students today, Tuesday November 13^th. Please review them, sign, and return to teachers.

Thanksgiving Feast

On Tuesday, November 20^th our entire school will have a Thanksgiving Feast. Third grade is in charge of providing turkeys.  We ask that you donate $1 for this purchase. Thank you!

Thanksgiving Break

There will be no school November 21-23 for Thanksgiving. Have a great time off with your family!

Spelling Words for the Week: 

1. our                               11. point
2. found                            12. joined
3. sound                           13. boy
4. ground                          14. enjoy
5. south                            15. pound
6. noun                             16. now
7. count                            17. how
8. mouth                           18. cows
9. shouted                        19. loud
10. oil                                 20. cloud

November 5 - 9, 2012

Academia

Handwriting: Cursive S & T

Writing: Writing an Alternative Ending

Math: Vertex Edge Graphs, Estimation Review, Multiplication Review

Reading: Flat Stanley, Making Predictions

Spelling: Suffixes

Social Studies: Scholastic News, Explorers

Toys on Campus

There have been issues recently with students bringing toys to school with them. This is not allowed. Toys will be taken away and will be returned only when a parent comes to claim it.

Mid Quarter Ends

This Friday, November 9^th is the last day of the Mid Quarter. Progress reports will go home with students. Please review them, sign, and return to teachers.

Veteran’s Day

There will be no school on  Monday, November 12^th for Veteran’s Day.

Thanksgiving Feast

On Tuesday, November 20^th our entire school will have a Thanksgiving Feast. Third grade is in charge of providing turkeys.  We ask that you donate $1 for this purchase.

Thanksgiving Break

There will be no school November 21-23 for Thanksgiving. 

Spelling Words for the Week: 

1. happened                     11. stars
2. pulled                           12. boxes
3. raised                           13. slowly
4. pushed                         14. suddenly
5. climbed                        15. asked
6. teacher                        
7. worker             
8. being                           
9. burning                        
10. birds                             

October 29, 2012

Academia

Handwriting: Cursive Q & R

Writing: Writing a Made Up Story

Math: Estimations, X’s  11 & 12

Reading: Flat Stanley, Poetry

Spelling: Dictionary Coding

Social Studies: Scholastic News, Explorers

Science: Scholastic News.

 

Toys on Campus

There have been issues recently with students bringing toys to school with them. This is not allowed. Toys will be taken away and will be returned only when a parent comes to claim it.

Cookie Dough Fundraiser

The Cookie Dough Fundraiser ends October 31^st.  Please turn in your orders to the front desk.

Mid Quarter Ends

Friday, November 9^th is the last day of the Mid Quarter. Progress reports will go home with students. Please review them, sign, and return to teachers.

Veteran’s Day

There will be no school  on  Monday, November 12^th for Veteran’s Day.

 

Thanksgiving Feast

On Tuesday, November 20^th our entire school will have a Thanksgiving Feast. Third grade is in charge of providing turkeys.  We ask that you donate $1 for this purchase.

Spelling Words for the Week: 

1. are                                11. who
2. been                             12. would
3. do                                13. does
4. from                             14. should
5. many                            15. through
6. people                          16. glass
7. said                              17. they
8. to                                 18. fluff
9. two                               19. where
10. was                              20. spill

October 22, 2012

Academia

Handwriting: Cursive O & P

Writing: Detail

Math: Properties of Division and Multiplication

Reading: Special types of reading, Flat Stanley

Spelling: Sight Words

Social Studies: Scholastic News

Science: Inventors

 

Jackets

As the weather gets colder, please keep in mind that if a student wishes to wear a jacket inside the classroom, then it must be a solid red, white, or blue color with no logos except LPAs. Regular jackets can be worn when students are outside.

 

Harvest Fest

Friday, October 26^th is the Harvest Fest from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Parent volunteers are greatly appreciated.

 

Toys on Campus

There continue to be issues with students bringing toys to class. Toys are not allowed on school grounds. They will be taken away and will be returned only when a parent comes to claim it.

 

Candy Contest

Please bring your bags of candy to the class. This is being collected for Harvest Fest. The class with the most candy wins a party.

1. women                          11. poor
2. woman                          12. floor
3. very                              13. door
4. through                         14. people
5. something                     15. only
6. put                               16. government
7. pull                               17. does
8. full                                18. country
9. push                             19. been
10. bush                             20. both

October 8-12, 2012

Academia

Handwriting: Cursive K & L

Writing: Writing to Convince

Math: Multiplication, X’s 8 & 9

Reading: Flat Stanley, and Evaluating Sequential Directions

Spelling: Combinations

Social Studies: Scholastic News

Science: Famous Scientists

Parent Teacher Conferences

Parent-teacher conferences will be held this week. If you have not met with your child’s teacher, or have not signed up yet, please make sure to do so. There will be a sign up sheet on the classroom door.

Harvest Fest

Friday, October 26^th, is the Harvest Fest from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Parent volunteers are greatly appreciated.

 

Toys on Campus

There have been issues recently with students bringing toys to school with them. This is not allowed. Toys will be taken away and will be returned only when a parent comes to claim it.

Spelling Words for the Week: 

1. after                             11. short
2. sister                            12. storm
3. chart                             13. while
4. quit                               14. corn
5. March                           15. wheel
6. north                             16. number
7. startle                           17. square
8. white                             18. start
9. when                             19. quite
10. thunder                         20. winter

September 24-28, 2012

Academia

Handwriting: Cursive I & J

Writing: Making Your Writing Better

Math: Algebra, Xs 7

Reading: Book Reports

Spelling: Final Stable Sylables

Social Studies: Scholastic News

Science: Salt Water Experiment

 

Report Cards

Report cards go home with students on Friday, September 28^th. This is a half day with no lunch and no after school, so please make arrangements for your child.

 

Fall Break

There is no school for the week of October 1^st-5^th. Have a wonderful Fall Break!

Parent Teacher Conferences

Parent-teacher conferences will be held the week after we return from Fall Break, October 8-12. If you have not met with your child’s teacher, or have not signed up yet, please make sure to do so. There will be a sign up sheet on the classroom door.

Spelling Words for the Week: 

1. table                             11. pickle
2. able                              12. cradle
3. middle                          13. handle
4. angle                            14. riddle
5. single                           15. juggle
6. simple                          16. dimple
7. apple                            17. sample
8. little                              18. bottle
9. mumble                        19. title
10. scribble                         20. puzzle

September 17 - 21, 2012

Academia

Handwriting: Cursive H

Writing: Editing and Revising

Math: Time, Xs 6

Reading: Flat Stanley, Types of Literature

Spelling: Vowel Diagraphs

Social Studies: Scholastic News, Retelling Stories

Last day to turn in Work

Friday, September 21^st will be the last day to get work turned in for the quarter before report cards are sent home. Everything is due this day, including the Alphabeast books.

Alphabeast Books

Since the Alphabeast book is due this Friday September 21^st, students are allowed to take them home for the week to work on them as homework.

Report Cards

Report cards go home with students next Friday, September 28^th. This is a half day with no lunch and no after school, so please make arrangements for your child.

Fall Break

There is no school for the week of October 1^st-5^th. Have a wonderful Fall Break!

Spelling Words for the Week: 

1. may                              11. grow
2. day                               12. window
3. three                             13. blue
4. keep                             14. true
5. green                            15. Sunday
6. wood                            16. fifteen
7. stood                           17. noon
8. foot                              18. scoop
9. food                             19. elbow
10. show                            20. clue

September 10 - 14, 2012

Academia

Handwriting: Cursive G

Writing: Writing a Paragraph

Math: Fractions, Xs 6

Reading: The BFG

Spelling: vccv/schwa

Science: Tally Marks

 

Mid Quarter

Progress reports will go home with students on Tuesday, September 4^th. Please review it, sign it, and return in. This is a great opportunity to check how your student is doing and to set up a parent-teacher conference.

 

Last day to turn in Work

Friday, September 21^st will be the last day to get work turned in for the quarter before report cards are sent home. Everything is due this day, including the Alphabeast books.

 

Alphabeast Books

Students will be working on the Alphabeast book throughout the entire quarter.  The rubric for this was sent home last week. This is due Friday, September 21 and is in-class work only; it is not homework.

Spelling Words for the Week: 

1. problem                        11. contest
2. object                           12. insect
3. subject                         13. welfare
4. until                              14. admit
5. inside                           15. excuse
6. expect                          16. indent
7. compare                       17. invest
8. entire                            18. invite
9. chipmunk                      19. upset
10. contact                         20. confide

September 4 - 7, 2012

Academia

Handwriting: Cursive F

Writing: Main Ideas and Details

Math: Addition and Subtraction

Reading: The BFG

Spelling: Sight Words

Social Studies: Timeline and Scholastic News Weekly (Presidential Election)

Mid Quarter

Progress reports will go home with students on Tuesday, September 4^th. Please review it, sign it, and return in. This is a great opportunity to check how your student is doing and to set up a parent-teacher conference.

Entertainment Book Sale

Wednesday, September 5^th is the last day of the Entertainment Book Sale. If you did not end up selling your book you must either return it or pay for it.

Alphabeast Books

Students will be working on the Alphabeast book throughout the entire quarter.  The rubric for this was sent home last week. This is due Friday, September 21 and is in-class work only; it is not homework.

Spelling Words for the Week: 

1. would                           11. measure
2. usually                          12. answer
3. says                             13. rough
4. danger                          14. tough
5. walk                              15. become
6. stranger                        16. change
7. goes                             17. many
8. busy                             18. could
9. question                       19. stranger
10. talk                               20. should

August 27-31, 2012

Academia
Handwriting: Cursive E
Writing: Planning a Story
Math: Money, x4 facts, Review  x3
Reading: Flat Stanley
Spelling: silent e words
Science: Measurement, Sugar Crystal Experiment  

Sugar Crystal Experiment

Students were given a copy of this science experiment that they will perform and turn in this week. (See Back) This is a homework assignment, and will not be completed in class. This is due Friday, August 31^st.

Open House Night

Open House Night is on August 29 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. During this night you may come in and see your student’s classroom, view the curriculum, and sign up for parent-teacher conferences. There will also be the book fair at the same time.

Mid Quarter

Friday, August 31^st is the last day of the mid quarter. This is the last day for students to turn in any late work. Progress reports will go home with students on Tuesday, September 4^th. Please review it, sign it, and return in. This is a great opportunity to check how your student is doing and to set up a parent-teacher conference.

Alphabeast Books

Students will be working on the Alphabeast book throughout the entire quarter.  The rubric for this was sent home last week. This is due Friday, September 21 and is in-class work only; it is not homework.

Spelling Words for the Week: 

 

1. came                        16. mine

2. make                        17. more

3. take                          18. home

4. same                        19. note

5. state                         20. hope

6. gave                         21. rope

7. shape                       22. score

8. care                          23. rule

9. trade                         24. huge

10. like                          25. bake

11. time                         26. share

12. side                         27. dime

13. ;ofe                         28. fume

14. fire                          29. have

15. five                         30. page

August 13 - 17, 2012

Homework

Every week students need to complete their Spelling Menu. On Monday they will complete the appetizer. On Tuesday they will choose one entrée to complete and on Wednesday they choose one dessert to complete. This and the math/reading log packet will be due on Friday. 

Academia

Handwriting: Cursive B

Writing: Use organizational strategies

Math: Comparing and Ordering,  x2

Reading: The BFG

Spelling: Blends

Science: Alpha Beast Book (Rubric on Back)

Social Studies: Maps

Entertainment Book

The Entertainment book sale starts on August 13

Open House Night

Open House Night is on August 29 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. During this night you may come in and see your student’s classroom, view the curriculum, and sign up for parent-teacher conferences. There will also be a parent information meeting and the book fair at the same time.

Alphabeast Books

Students will be working on the Alphabeast book throughout the entire quarter.  The rubric for this was sent home last week. This is due Friday, September 21 and is in-class work only; it is not homework.

Spelling Words for the Week:   

1. stop                          16. lost

2. last                           17. fact

3. plant                         18. kept

4. best                          19. drum

5. fast                           20. flag

6. plan                          21. flip

7. stand                        22. kit

8. step                          23. print

9. rest                           24. slip

10. drop                        25. trust

11. past                        26. cut

12. test                         27. crisp

13. west                       28. kid

14. trip                          29. cast

15. cost                        30. camp