A look ahead: -We have one more field trip! We would love to have the dads join us on this trip as we will be doing something special for mom! On May 8th, we will go to Handey's Greenhouse. We will leave the school at 8:15 a.m. and return by 10 a.m. Please let me know if you can attend!
-Midterm reports will be sent home this week.
-Chicken biscuits and a drink will be sold for the next two Friday mornings (20th & 27th). Bring $3.00 to participate in this special breakfast. All Proceeds benefit the March of Dimes.
Reading
Spelling: she, he, day, say, pray, may, stay, bay; Bonus: today (ay vowel team practice)
Phonics Focus: Continue vowel team practice (examples: ay, ai, oa, ie)
Vocabulary: Plant words
Continue reading "challenge books" nightly
Math
Complete Calendar and Temperature unit
Number Order Practice
Addition/Subtraction Practice
Measurement Review
Social Studies/Science
Spring: The Garden/Plants
Bible
The Good Shepherd
Scripture Text: Luke 10:25-37; John 10:1-42
Memory Verse: Psalm 100:5
Monday, April 16, 2012
Monday, April 9, 2012
April 9 - 13
Reading
Phonics Focus: vowel teams where the first vowel says its name (examples: ea, ee, oa, ai), blends
Vocabulary: Question words (who, what, when, where, why)
Spelling: read, eat, feet, meet, what, of, thin, ring
Math
The Calendar: Days of the Week, Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow, Numbers on the a calendar
Number Order
Social Studies/Science
Spring: The Garden/Plants
BibleJesus Lives Again!
Scripture Text: Matthew 28:1-10
Memory Verse: John 3:16
Saturday, April 7, 2012
Happy Easter
I want to wish you a very blessed and happy Easter. The class and I have enjoyed reading about the Resurrection of Jesus through stories, Resurrection Eggs, and a special Jelly Bean Prayer. Please ask you child to share the story of Salvation with you, using their jelly beans!
Easter blessings to you and your family!
Saturday, March 17, 2012
March 19 - 23
March 19th - 23rd We enjoyed our visit from Eric Lint, author of Pete, the Cat. He read and sang to us! We had a rocking good time as when learned many little lessons about life. We joined Mrs. Handey's class in writing and illustrating our own version of |
Remember our field trip to Lanark is Thursday. Science Fest is Friday and we will dismiss at 11:30. Then, we will enjoy a week off for Spring Break! Below is a peek at our week ahead! |
Math Subtraction practice, Missing number practice, and time review Social Studies Insects Bible "Jesus Heals the Sick" from Mark 10:46-52 |
Memory verse: Psalm 100:4
Target Truth: Jesus did many miracles by making sick people well.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Reading is fun!
Our sweet K5 students worked with the 7th grade Public Speaking class on persuasion. The 7th grade helped teach the K5 about persuading people to read through advertising. Here is the product of their hard work! Sit back, click on the links below, and enjoy!
Saturday, March 10, 2012
March 12th - 16th
Bible: Zacchaeus and Nicodemus
We have had such a great time learning from Mrs. Helms 7th grade
Public Speaking class. They talked to us about reading and then filmed the children
and their comments. These "commercials" will be used to promote the benefits of reading at our school!
A few reminders:
-March 14 - Class Pictures will be taken
-March 15 - Report Cards go home
-March 16 - Library Event with Eric Litwin
Reading:
Phonics Focus: recognizing and reading long vowel words with silent e
Comprehension: Monitor/Clarify (stop and make sure that what you are reading makes sense)
Vocabulary: Question words - who, what, when, where
Spelling: and, he play, see, cap, at, ate, skate (bonus word)
Math:
Subtraction practice
Subtraction story problems
Mental Math (take away 1 or 2 from a number, counting backwards, etc.)
Social Studies/Science
Buggy Bugs!
Scripture Text: Luke 19:1-10
Target Truth: Jesus gives us a new heart attitude. He helps us know how to act and how to treat others.
Memory Verse: Psalm 100:3a
Friday, March 2, 2012
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