Homework Calendar for the week of Oct. 1, 2007
HOMEWORK
1. Complete math practice sheets 29 through 36
2. Words of the Week Your child will need to be able to read and spell the following words. Please help your child be ready for a spelling test on Friday. We are working on blends this week.
1.) last
2.) lost
3.) past
4.) plant
5.) slant
6.) snap
7.) snip
8.) spin
3. Make an entry in your Reading Record every night.
FAMILY FOCUS
October is Fire Prevention Month. Please help your child draw a map of your house showing the bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom, etc. Then use a red crayon to draw safe escape routes from every room. Mark your family “meeting spot.” Please bring the map to class on Friday morning.
Web Site Of the Week
Teaching Treasures: Online Interactive Mathematics
http://www.teachingtreasures.com.au/maths/Maths_more.html
This website offers really easy-to-use interactive math games and quizzes to reinforce math skills in grades K through 10. When you get to the website you will see the menu of activities from basic exercises in addition and subtraction that use pictures to count out the correct answers to more challenging activities that demonstrate equations and theorems in algebra and trigonometry -- this site covers a wide range of math strands. To learn to tell time or understand Pythagoras, simply click on the topic of interest to you. The puzzle, quiz or activity will open on a new screen with instructions. If you have trouble solving the problems presented, simply click on the "help" button for a refresher lesson.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Friday, September 21, 2007
Homewoork For The Week Of Sept. 24
Homework for the week of Sept. 24, 2006:
Sept. 25: Picture Day
1.) Complete math practice sheets 19 through 28 and return them to school by Friday.
2.) Words of the Week: Your child will need to be able to read and spell the following words. Please help your child be ready for a spelling test on Friday.
1.) as
2.) is
3.) sit
4.) so
5.) last
6.) stop
7.) list
8.) lost
3.) Please complete your Reading Record. Remember to have a parent sign it each night. Return it to class on Friday.
Family Focus Time: 20 Questions
The game begins with one player thinking of an object. The object can be very general (a dog, for example) or very specific (a cocker spaniel, or even a particular cocker spaniel belonging to someone whom all the players know).
The other players ask yes-or-no questions to try to identify the
mystery object. Altogether the players are allowed to ask only 20 questions. "Is it bigger than a lunchbox?" might be a good first question.
Players take turns asking questions. Questions must be answered truthfully; if "yes" or "no" doesn’t' fit an answer, though, "sometimes" and "sort of" are acceptable.
The player who correctly guesses the mystery object wins the round and gets to choose the next object. If the object is not guessed
in 20 questions, the word chooser reveals the answer and gets to choose again.
Web Site of the Week
PBS Kids: Horses
http://pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/activities/acts/horses.html
This website offers fun activities from PBS to help kids learn about horses.
Sept. 25: Picture Day
1.) Complete math practice sheets 19 through 28 and return them to school by Friday.
2.) Words of the Week: Your child will need to be able to read and spell the following words. Please help your child be ready for a spelling test on Friday.
1.) as
2.) is
3.) sit
4.) so
5.) last
6.) stop
7.) list
8.) lost
3.) Please complete your Reading Record. Remember to have a parent sign it each night. Return it to class on Friday.
Family Focus Time: 20 Questions
The game begins with one player thinking of an object. The object can be very general (a dog, for example) or very specific (a cocker spaniel, or even a particular cocker spaniel belonging to someone whom all the players know).
The other players ask yes-or-no questions to try to identify the
mystery object. Altogether the players are allowed to ask only 20 questions. "Is it bigger than a lunchbox?" might be a good first question.
Players take turns asking questions. Questions must be answered truthfully; if "yes" or "no" doesn’t' fit an answer, though, "sometimes" and "sort of" are acceptable.
The player who correctly guesses the mystery object wins the round and gets to choose the next object. If the object is not guessed
in 20 questions, the word chooser reveals the answer and gets to choose again.
Web Site of the Week
PBS Kids: Horses
http://pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/activities/acts/horses.html
This website offers fun activities from PBS to help kids learn about horses.
Friday, September 14, 2007
Homework Calendar for the week of September 17, 2007
Homework Calendar for the week of September 17, 2007
September 19, 2005: Minimum Day. First grade dismissed at 12:20 p.m.
September 20, 2005: Back to school Night. 6:00 p.m.
· Please remember to send a healthy snack with your child each day. Lean meat, cheese, yogurt, fresh fruits and vegetables are ideal choices.
· Our mornings have turned chilly. It’s time to help our children remember to bring a jacket to school. You may wish to write your child’s name on the jackets label.
· Along with colder weather comes the first round of runny noses. Please help keep your child healthier by reinforcing the use of tissue. This is also a good time to reinforce hand washing before eating.
HOMEWORK
· Complete Math Practice sheets 9 through 18.
· Make an entry in your Reading Log every night.
· SPELLING WORDS OF THE WEEK (words you child needs to be reading and spelling. Yes, we are in review of last year’s words and will soon begin new words. )
1. and
2. here
3. jump
4. not
5. we
6. the
7. go
8. on
FAMILY FOCUS
THE PLACE GAME
Lay the same number of spoons as there are people in your family on the table. Ask your child to show you which spoon is first, second, third, and so on. Repeat with forks, knives, plates, and napkins. Now that everything is out, have your child set the table or dinner. Research has shown that children who have daily chores are more resourceful and secure. These children were also found to have higher self-esteem!
WEB SITE OF THE WEEK
Math Cats http://www.mathcats.com This is one very cool site! There are no advertisements and very clear photographs and graphics. The Explore section offers more math related games than you can imagine!!
September 19, 2005: Minimum Day. First grade dismissed at 12:20 p.m.
September 20, 2005: Back to school Night. 6:00 p.m.
· Please remember to send a healthy snack with your child each day. Lean meat, cheese, yogurt, fresh fruits and vegetables are ideal choices.
· Our mornings have turned chilly. It’s time to help our children remember to bring a jacket to school. You may wish to write your child’s name on the jackets label.
· Along with colder weather comes the first round of runny noses. Please help keep your child healthier by reinforcing the use of tissue. This is also a good time to reinforce hand washing before eating.
HOMEWORK
· Complete Math Practice sheets 9 through 18.
· Make an entry in your Reading Log every night.
· SPELLING WORDS OF THE WEEK (words you child needs to be reading and spelling. Yes, we are in review of last year’s words and will soon begin new words. )
1. and
2. here
3. jump
4. not
5. we
6. the
7. go
8. on
FAMILY FOCUS
THE PLACE GAME
Lay the same number of spoons as there are people in your family on the table. Ask your child to show you which spoon is first, second, third, and so on. Repeat with forks, knives, plates, and napkins. Now that everything is out, have your child set the table or dinner. Research has shown that children who have daily chores are more resourceful and secure. These children were also found to have higher self-esteem!
WEB SITE OF THE WEEK
Math Cats http://www.mathcats.com This is one very cool site! There are no advertisements and very clear photographs and graphics. The Explore section offers more math related games than you can imagine!!
Monday, September 10, 2007
Class Rules
The Big Five
1. Always do the very best you can. You are very special. Let your work reflect your specialness like a mirror reflects your face.
2. Follow directions the first time. If you aren't sure what to do, ask or watch.
3. Keep your hands and feet to yourself. Be kind in your words and actions.
4. If it doesn't belong to you, don't touch it. One of your friends is going to be looking for it!
5. If you took it out, put it away neatly when you are finished. If you opened it, close it. If you turned it on, turn it off. If you dropped, stop and pick it up.
Consequences
Green – The reminder tag. Just like a green light we keep driving along but remember “the rules of the road.”
Yellow – Think Time Tag. Children are asked to stop, think, and the teacher double checks for the child’s understand of the rule.
Orange – Miss A Recess Tag
Red – Visit the Office Tag
Good Behavior for the remainder of the period earns the removal of Yellow and Orange tags!
Rewards
Verbal and/or written praise
Stickers and/or stamps
Special recognition certificates
Prize box
Recognition from our principal and/or staff members
Class parties/cooking/ special student selected activities
1. Always do the very best you can. You are very special. Let your work reflect your specialness like a mirror reflects your face.
2. Follow directions the first time. If you aren't sure what to do, ask or watch.
3. Keep your hands and feet to yourself. Be kind in your words and actions.
4. If it doesn't belong to you, don't touch it. One of your friends is going to be looking for it!
5. If you took it out, put it away neatly when you are finished. If you opened it, close it. If you turned it on, turn it off. If you dropped, stop and pick it up.
Consequences
Green – The reminder tag. Just like a green light we keep driving along but remember “the rules of the road.”
Yellow – Think Time Tag. Children are asked to stop, think, and the teacher double checks for the child’s understand of the rule.
Orange – Miss A Recess Tag
Red – Visit the Office Tag
Good Behavior for the remainder of the period earns the removal of Yellow and Orange tags!
Rewards
Verbal and/or written praise
Stickers and/or stamps
Special recognition certificates
Prize box
Recognition from our principal and/or staff members
Class parties/cooking/ special student selected activities
We Need Your Help
Our classroom needs your help. Can you donate supplies? Please visit http://www.iloveschools.com/teachers/teacher.html?teacherid=5542007
to see a list of our classroom needs. All donations are tax deductable.
to see a list of our classroom needs. All donations are tax deductable.
Friday, September 7, 2007
Safety in the Morning
DANGER!
Our campus is currently a construction zone. Please use extra caution when dropping off or picking up your child.
The playground and breakfast program open at 7:30 a. m. Our classroom opens at 7:45 a. m. Children who are dropped off before 7:30 are roaming unattended in active construction zones! Please help us guard the safety of your child by keeping him or her with you until 7:30 a. m.
Our campus is currently a construction zone. Please use extra caution when dropping off or picking up your child.
The playground and breakfast program open at 7:30 a. m. Our classroom opens at 7:45 a. m. Children who are dropped off before 7:30 are roaming unattended in active construction zones! Please help us guard the safety of your child by keeping him or her with you until 7:30 a. m.
Thursday, September 6, 2007
Back To School Night
Back to School Night will be held the evening of September 20, 2007. Please note that there are two (2) sessions. Two sessions are offered to provide families with more than one child attending this school the chance to meet both teachers. The two sessions are identical. The first session runs from 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. and the second session runs from 6:30 -7:00 p.m. Please plan to attend one of these sessions.
Back to School Night is a time for parents and teachers to hold a meeting. As the campus is currently a construction zone and unsafe for unsupervised play, it would be wise to plan a babysitter for any child unable to sit silently for one half hour. Parents will be asked to remove children who disrupt the meeting as our time is both brief and limited.
Our meeting is general in nature and does not allow time to address the progress of individual students. Parents wishing to address private issues may arrange a meeting with Mrs. Abordo by calling the school at 277-6050.
Back to School Night is a time for parents and teachers to hold a meeting. As the campus is currently a construction zone and unsafe for unsupervised play, it would be wise to plan a babysitter for any child unable to sit silently for one half hour. Parents will be asked to remove children who disrupt the meeting as our time is both brief and limited.
Our meeting is general in nature and does not allow time to address the progress of individual students. Parents wishing to address private issues may arrange a meeting with Mrs. Abordo by calling the school at 277-6050.
Red, White, and Blue Day
Red, White, and Blue Day will be held on September 11th. Please remind your child to wear red, white, and blue in memory of the victims of 9/11.
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Class Web Site
Our class website can be found at http://www.geocities.com/marybethsclass/
Please visit it to view tips on homework, our schedule, classroom rules, and a wide list of links to child friendly websites.
Please visit it to view tips on homework, our schedule, classroom rules, and a wide list of links to child friendly websites.
Homework for the week of Sept. 10, 2007
Homework for the week of Sept. 10, 2006:
1.)Complete math practice sheets A through 8 and return them to school by Friday, September 14, 2007.
2.) Words of the Week: Your child will need to be able to read and spell the following words. Please help your child be ready for a spelling test on Friday, September 14, 2007.
1.) go
2.) on
3.) the
4.) I
5.) a
6.) no
7.) in
8.) an
3.) Practice writing your first and last name on the lined paper provided.
Family Focus Time: Please play one of these games with your child.
War
This game is a great way to learn or reinforce the concept of Greater Than and Less Than. Cards are divided between players. Each player turns one card face up. The player with the card having the greatest value takes both cards. The first player to run out of cards loses the game.
Addition, Subtraction, or Multiplication War
(A more advanced version of war.)
In this game you must remove all the face cards and divide the remaining cards between the two players. The players each turn one card face up. They then add, subtract, or multiply the two cards as quickly as possible. The first player to give the correct answer keeps both cards.
Web Site of the Week
Sagawa: The Chinese Siamese Cat http://pbskids.org/sagwat With a story maker and games related to mathematics and Chinese culture, you’ll want to visit this site as we study pets.
1.)Complete math practice sheets A through 8 and return them to school by Friday, September 14, 2007.
2.) Words of the Week: Your child will need to be able to read and spell the following words. Please help your child be ready for a spelling test on Friday, September 14, 2007.
1.) go
2.) on
3.) the
4.) I
5.) a
6.) no
7.) in
8.) an
3.) Practice writing your first and last name on the lined paper provided.
Family Focus Time: Please play one of these games with your child.
War
This game is a great way to learn or reinforce the concept of Greater Than and Less Than. Cards are divided between players. Each player turns one card face up. The player with the card having the greatest value takes both cards. The first player to run out of cards loses the game.
Addition, Subtraction, or Multiplication War
(A more advanced version of war.)
In this game you must remove all the face cards and divide the remaining cards between the two players. The players each turn one card face up. They then add, subtract, or multiply the two cards as quickly as possible. The first player to give the correct answer keeps both cards.
Web Site of the Week
Sagawa: The Chinese Siamese Cat http://pbskids.org/sagwat With a story maker and games related to mathematics and Chinese culture, you’ll want to visit this site as we study pets.
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