Mid-Term Review

I hope everyone is enjoying their vacation and I hope everyone is also reviewing daily!

Reminders:
-  Review all vocabulary words in classwork notebooks.
-  Study Review sheets for Religion, Science and Social Studies in classwork notebooks.
-  Review identifying sentences in Grammar books --- Telling, Asking, Commanding and Exclaiming sentences.  Make sure children understand all sentences begin with an uppercase letter and end with a punctuation mark.
-  Complete review sheets that were sent home.
-  Read books from reading bags and home library for at least 15 min. a day.  After reading ask your child comprehending questions.  I know they are able to read those books but I want them to review the skill of comprehending what they are reading.

Reading Tips (Some Questions to ask your child during and after reading a book)
-  Make predictions
    a.  What do you think this story will be about by reading the title?
    b.  What do you think will happen next in the story?
    c.  Confirm predictions
-  What is the main idea?
-  What are some details?
-  What happened First, Next, and Last in the story?
-  What is the setting?  (Where did the story take place?)
-  What is the problem and solution in the story?
-  When you come to a word you cannot read blend all the sounds together.
-  If you do not know the meaning of any particular word, use a Children Dictionary to look up the word and use it in your own sentence.  Also, identify synonyms and antonyms for that word for better understanding.

Christmas Recess Review

-  The children took home classwork notebooks and other books to review for the coming mid- terms in January.  The mid-terms will be a cumulative exam with everything we've covered since September.
-  Review daily all the review sheets that are stapled in your child's classwork notebook for Religion, Science and Social Studies.
- I have also stapled Sight words in the back of their homework notebooks that we'll be working on starting in January.
- Your child also took home yesterday in their homework folders "Review Packages" in Reading, Phonics, Grammar and Math to be completed over the vacation.  They should take 15 - 20 minutes a day to complete 2 sheets daily.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!

Homework - Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Science - Complete worksheet on Sound (homework folder)

Math - complete p. 38

Vocabulary - Test tomorrow - Review the 5 new words for this week and last week's words.


Reminder:
- Tomorrow is a regular full day of school, I will have pizza and some Christmas treats for the children in the afternoon.
- Friday, Dec. 17 at 10:00am Lessons and Carols in Church.  Only Friday are the children allowed to wear their regular nice clothes, I would like them to wear something red or green.  We will be singing "Away in a Manger" please practice with your child, the lyrics are stapled in classwork notebooks.
- Friday is Early Dismisal 12:00 noon.
- Please bring shopping bag tomorrow to store books and $3. for pizza if you have not done so.
- The children will be taking their notebooks and some of the other books home tomorrow so they can review for mid-terms over the vacation.  I will also give them a reading and math package to be completed over the vacation.  I will post the review sheets on the blog by the end of this week.

Homework, Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Religion - complete p. 164

Math - complete pgs. 36 - 37

Practice Book - complete p. 32


Reminders:
- I will have a Christmas party for the children on Thursday afternoon, please send $3. for pizza, cookies and juice.
-  Bring  tomorrow a big shopping bag or small kitchen bag to store the books in the closet.
- Friday, Early Dismissal 12:00 noon. No uniform on Friday, have your child wear something green or red.

Week of 12/13/10 - 12/17/10

Reminders:
-  School closed Tomorrow - 12/13, Teachers Conference
- Bring $3. for Christmas party -- party will be on Thursday afternoon.
- Bring a small kitchen garbage bag or big shopping bag to pack books in closets.
- Continue checking blog, I will be posting review sheets the children can use to review for the mid-terms during the vacation.  I will also distribute a homework package on Thursday to take home and do over the vacation.
-  Please make sure your child is singing and practicing "Away in a Manger" they must know the lyrics by Friday.
-  Children will sing their Christmas Carol on Friday, Dec. 17th at 10:00am at the Church all parents are welcomed. 
-  Children will only have 5 new vocabulary words this week.  Vocabulary test will be on Thursday, they should know the 5 new words and review the words from last week.
Test will be on five words from last week that I will choose and the new 5 words for this week.

I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Joyful and Prosperous New Year!!

Tests of the Week
Tuesday - Religion Test
Thursday - Vocabulary Test

Vocabulary Words
1.  Christmas - we celebrate the birth of Jesus.
2.  stable - barn in which Jesus was born.
3.  manger - place in which Jesus was laid. Used to hold barn animals food.
4.  neighborhood - a place where we live, work and play.
5.  need - to want or have.

Lessons of the Week
Reading  --  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_71f2jsq568
Religion  --  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_72hhd6qkgv
Math  --  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_73f82brpf3
Science  --  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_74cn68322q
Social Studies  --  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_75hg8w3fc9

Note to Parents -- Friday, December 10, 2010

Dear Parents,     
     Next week will be our last week before Christmas recess.  Please make sure the children are practicing singing  "Away in a Manger" at home, the lyrics are stapled in their classwork notebook.  The children will be performing this song on Friday, Dec. 17th at the Church.  On the 17th the children are to dress up in their own clothing, I would like everyone to wear something red or green. 
      Also, I would like to have a Christmas Party for the children on Thursday, Dec. 16th in the afternoon.  If everyone can please cooperate with  $3. to purchase pizza, juice and cookies for the children I will greatly appreciate it.
      Our classrooms are going to be cleaned during Christmas recess, so I am requesting for each child to bring a big bag to store all their books in the closet.

Reminders:
-  Religion Test,  Tuesday, Dec. 14th Review Chapter tests on p.30; p. 42; p.54; p. 66; p. 78 and pgs. 91 - 92.
-  School will be closed on Monday, Dec. 13th for Teacher Conference
- Last day to bring Christmas cards will be Tuesday, Dec. 14th

 Enjoy your Weekend!
Ms. Rodriguez
  

Homework - Thursday, December 9, 2010

Reminder: 
- Bring in Christmas Cards.
- We are still collecting gloves, scarves and hats for the less fortunate.

Math - p. 35

Social Studies - Test Tomorrow, Review Unit 5 Practice Sheet that is stapled in classwork notebook.

Vocabulary - Test Tomorrow

Writing Christmas Cards

-  We will write a few of the Christmas cards in class, as we are learning how to write greeting cards.  So please have the children bring blank Christmas cards to school.  Thank you.

Homework - Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Reminders:
-  We will be singing "Away in a Manger" for Lessons and Carols on Dec. 17.  Yesterday I stapled the song sheet in your child's classwork notebook so they can practice at home.
-  We are collecting hats, gloves and scarves . Any donations are appreciated.
-  We have a Christmas Mailbox in the classroom.  Children are to make cards for their classmates.  Today we spoke about the correct format for writing greeting cards.

Math - p. 34

Spelling - Test Tomorrow Review words on p. 28

Grammar - Quiz Tomorrow Review Proper and Common Nouns in workbook.

Social Studies - Review for Test on Friday - Review questions in classwork notebook from Nov. 10th until now.

Homework - Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Spelling - p. 27

Practice Book - p. 28

Math - p. 33

Science - Quiz on "Light" Tomorrow.  Review questions in  classwork notebook and textbook pgs. 134-136

Reminder:
-  We are collecting hats, gloves and scarves for the less fortunate.  Any donations will be greatly appreciated!
-  Immaculate Conception Mass tomorrow at 9:00am

Homework - Monday, 12/6/10

Practice Book - complete p. 25 and complete p. 27

Math - p. 31 - 32

Handwriting - p. 40 - 41

Note:
-  Review Science questions on Light in classwork notebook for quiz on Wednesday.

Week of 12/6/10 - 12/10/10

Reminders:
-  Mass of Immaculate Conception Wednesday, 9:00am
-  This month we will be collecting hats and gloves for those in need.  Any donations will be greatly appreciated.
-  Continue reading all books in reading bag and from home library.
-  Review vocabulary words everyday.
-  We are quickly running out of tissue boxes, I am asking every student to please bring a box of tissue by Friday.

Tests of the Week
Wednesday 
- Science Quiz on Light

Thursday 
-  Spelling Test
-  Grammar Quiz on Proper Nouns and Common nouns.

Friday
- Social Studies Test
- Vocabulary Test

Tuesday Dec. 14, 2010
- Religion Test Unit 1

Vocabulary Words of the Week
1.  grows - becomes larger
2.  gone - past form of go.
3.  tadpole - larva of a frog or toad.
4. leap - to jump upward from the ground.
5. beware -  to be careful.
6. country - a nation or state. The United States of America is our country.
7. feast - big dinner or meal.
8. vibration -a fast back and forth movement.
9. sound -  vibrations made through solids, liquid and gas.
10. sound wave - energy as it travels away from a vibrating source.



Lessons of the Week
Reading  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_66gbhd3pfw
Religion  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_67g8nsz3f4
Math  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_68hfqnpbd8
Science  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_69s39xmtch
Social Studies  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_70fjw9kbgb

Homework, - Wednesday, 12/2/10

 Practice Book - complete p. 21   (Catch a Dream)

Grammar - complete p. 61

Math - complete p. 29

Vocabulary - Test Tomorrow


Reminder:
-  Early Dismissal Tomorrow, 12 noon - Faculty Meeting

Homework 12/1/10

Grammar - complete p. 58

Practice Book - complete p. 23

Spelling - Test tomorrow complete and review p. 26

Religion - Test tomorrow - Review Ch. 6 - 7 and notebook

Homework - Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Reminders:
-  Flu vaccine will be administered tomorrow for those children who have returned the signed form.
-  Friday, Early Dismissal 12 noon, Faculty Meeting.


Phonics - complete p. 111


Social Studies - complete p. 37 (Use classwork notebook to complete)


Math - Test Tomorrow -- Review Ch. 2 and pgs. 93 - 94

Vocabulary -  Finish copying all words if you did not complete it in class today.

Homework 11/29/10

Spelling - complete p. 25

Practice Book - complete p. 13 - 14 (Catch a Dream)

Math - complete p. 28

Week of 11/29/10 - 12/3/10

Welcome Back to School!  I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!

Reminders:
-  Friday, Early Dismissal 12 noon - Faculty Meeting
-  Make sure children have all supplies everyday.  Pencil cases should have 5 sharpened pencils, erasers,  glue sticks, and scissor.  Crayon cases should have crayons and colored pencils.
-  Reading bags have begun to go home, please make sure your children are reading every night from reading bags and home library.  Make sure children bring reading bags back to school everyday.

Tests of the Week
Wednesday 
Math Test - Ch. 2

Thursday 
Religion Test - Ch. 6 & 7
Spelling Test

Friday
Vocabulary Test

Vocabulary Words of the Week
1. take away - to separate or remove.
2. subtract - to find how many are left.
3. minus - the words that means to subtract.
4. disguise - to hide or cover something.
5. Apostles - the twelve men Jesus chose to lead his followers.
6. opaque - no light passes through.
7. translucent - some light passes through.
8. transparent - light passes through.
9. settlers - people who move from one place to live in another.
10. settlements - a small community built by settlers.

Lessons of the Week
Reading  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_61ddgwpjhs
Religion  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_62fwqw92t7
Math  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_63d7bqnjf7
Science  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_646cn768d6
Social Studies  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_65cn3knrhn

Homework, November 23, 2010

Math - p. 27

Practice book - p. 19 - 20

Grammar - Quiz Tomorrow - Review pgs. 43 - 46


-  Thanksgiving Mass 9am tomorrow
-  I will be bringing a small Thanksgiving treat for the children tomorrow.  If you can please add an extra juice in their snacks so they can drink it with their treat in the afternoon.  Thank you

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

Homework, November 22, 2010

Practice Book - complete p. 18

Math - complete p. 86

Social Studies - complete p. 36

Spelling - Test Tomorrow - Review words on p. 24


Reminders:
-  Thanksgiving Mass, Wednesday 9am.

-  Wednesday afternoon we will do some Thanksgiving arts and crafts and I will bring a small Thanksgiving treat for the children.  I just want all parents to add an extra juice in your child's morning snack for that day, so they can have it in the afternoon.

Week of 11/22/10 - 11/24/10

Reminders:
- Thanksgiving Food Drive -- Please cooperate with any canned goods for those in need.
- School Closed - Thursday and Friday in observance of Thanksgiving
- Since we have a short week, I will not be giving new vocabulary words for this week.  I will only introduce our regular High Frequency Words for the week.  Any new vocabulary words I will add when we return from Thanksgiving break.
-  Please make sure your child is reading everyday and put in practice the ideas we discussed during our conference meeting last week.
-  We have run out of tissue boxes, I am asking all families to please cooperate with 1 -2 tissue boxes for our class.  Thank you all!!!

Tests of the Week
Tuesday - Spelling Test
Wednesday - Grammar Quiz

Lessons of the Week
Reading  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_56576g9pgr
Math  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_57dg56phc8
Religion  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_58gj5ssvgm
Science  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_59fjx4r8cm
Social Studies  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_60cx36sdc7

Homework, Thursday, November 18, 2010

Reading Practice Book - p. 11 Catch a Dream


Math - Quiz Tomorrow Review Lessons 8 - 13


Vocabulary - Test tomorrow


Reminder:
-- Conferences today from 2pm - 7pm. I look forward to seeing everyone today to discuss your child's progress and what our goals and expectations will be for the next quarter.

Homework, November 17, 2010

Math - p. 26

Spelling - Use  -th words in classwork notebook.
Write words 3x's each and write 1 sentence for each word in your homework notebook.

Science - Test Tomorrow
Review Ch. 6 and all the questions and worksheets on the Properties of Matter in your classwork notebook.

Reminders
-  Tomorrow Early Dismissal 12 noon.
-  Parent/Teacher Conferences tomorrow from 2pm - 7pm.  You do not have to make an appointment to meet with me.  I will see everyone in the order of your arrival.

Homework - Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Grammar - complete p. 47


Math - complete p. 24 - 25


Practice Book - Complete p. 3; p.5; and p.8


Note:
-  Parents you do not have to be make an appointment to meet with me on Thursday.  I will see everyone in the order of your arrival from 2pm - 7pm.

Homework - Monday, November 15, 2010

Practice Book - p. 6 - 7 Catch a Dream Section

Spelling - Test Tomorrow, Review pgs. 21 - 22

Vocabulary Words of the Week

1.  Double facts - both addends are the same.
2.  Ordinary Time - we celebrate the life and teachings of Jesus.
3.  Advent - time of waiting
4.  Matter - is what makes up all things.
5.  put - to place or position.
6.  her - about or belonging to a girl.
7. could - was able to.
8.  with - using
9. use - put to some purpose.
10.  mend - to make better.

Week of 11/15/10 - 11/19/10

Dear Parents,
     I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend!  Just want to remind everyone that tomorrow is the last day of the 1st quarter.  Report cards will be distributed on Thursday, November18, 2010 and we will meet to discuss your child's progression that afternoon from 2pm - 7pm.  Please see me in the morning throughout this week to schedule an appointment for Thursday.

Reminders
- Early Dismissal Thursday 12 noon.
- Thanksgiving Food Drive, class with the most cans wins a pizza party.


Tests of the Week
Tuesday - Spelling Test
 
Thursday - Science Test - Ch. 6. Properties of Matter

Friday - Math Quiz
            - Vocabulary Test



Lessons of the Week
Reading  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_52vkjpcnf6
Math  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_53dxqxjngj
Religion  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_54jp5rp2fkSocial Studies  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_49czbkkfc3
Science  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_55f5bwwsch

Homework - Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Grammar - complete p. 43

Math - complete p. 23

Social Studies - Quiz on Friday - Review questions in classwork notebook.

Vocabulary - Test on Friday


Reminder:
-  School Closed Tomorrow in observance of Veteran's Day

Homework - Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Spelling - Write 5 spelling words 3x's each and write a sentence in homework notebook.  (Words can be found in classwork notebook.

Science - Quiz Tomorrow - Review pgs. 116 - 118 and pgs. 120 - 121 in textbook.

Religion - Test Tomorrow - Chapter 5

*** Finish writing vocabulary words in classwork notebook from the blog if it was not completed in class today.

Note:
-  If you would like your child to receive the vaccine please return completed form.  If you do not want your child to receive the vaccine, make sure you inform me and that I have your child's name on my list as declining the vaccine.
-  Food Drive is still going on, any canned or boxed goods will be appreciated.
-  Thursday, School Closed in observance of Veteran's Day.

Homework - Monday, November 8, 2010

Writing - complete worksheet p. 19 "Publishing"

Science - complete worksheet p. 235. Use your notes in classwork notebook to complete sheet.

Math - complete p. 22

Grammar - Test Tomorrow -  Review p. 28

Week of 11/8/10 - 11/12/10

Dear Parents,
   I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!  As we enter the last week of the first school quarter, I will continue assessing independent practice in all subject areas and give the children their final quiz and tests for this quarter.
    I want to remind everyone that the Thanksgiving Food Drive has begun and all canned and boxed goods will be greatly appreciated.  The school class that donates the most cans will win a pizza party.
    Thursday, November 11, 2010 school is closed in observance of Veterans Day.
    I also want to remind parents to please make sure your child has all needed school supply's everyday.  Children should have 4 - 5 sharpened pencils in their pencil cases. They should have a case with crayons and colored pencils.  They should always remember to return their homework folders and please make sure you sign all tests and quizzes that are sent home at the end of the week.
    We are also quickly running out of tissue boxes, baby wipes, hand sanitizers and paper towels.  These items were part of the supply list in September, those that have not contributed yet, your help will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you all,
Ms. Rodriguez

Tests of the Week
Tuesday - Grammar Test
              -  Reading Comprehension Test

Wednesday - Religion Test Ch. 5
                    - Science Quiz

Friday - Social Studies Quiz
           - Vocabulary Test


Vocabulary Words of the Week

1. crops - fruits and vegetables farmers grow.
2. plow - an object used to cut into soil.
3. sow - to scatter seed for growing.
4. reap - to harvest a crop from a field.
5. buy - to give someone money for something.
6. that - pointing out a certain person or thing.
7. very - extremely
8. where - to what place.
9. Time line - order of things that happened.
10. history - things that happened in the past.

Lessons of the Week
Religion  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_47s6gkq4d4
Math  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_48hsg7pxdt
Social Studies  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_49czbkkfc3
Science  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_50grgcgmgm
Reading  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_51cjx5k8fq

Homework - Thursday, November 4, 2010

Writing - complete worksheet p. 17

Spelling - complete p. 18

Vocabulary - Review all vocabulary words.  Test Tomorrow on all the words from the 1st quarter of the school year.

Social Studies - Time Line Due Tomorrow.


Reminders:
- Tomorrow Early Dismissal 12:00 Noon.

-  Thanksgiving Food Drive has begun any canned or boxed goods will be appreciated.

Homework - Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Writing - worksheet p. 16 - Revising

Phonics - complete pgs. 39 - 40

Social Studies - Time line Project - Due:  Friday, November 5th.


Reminder:
-  Word Wall Test on Friday for the 1st quarter of the school year.  Review all vocabulary words from, week of 9/13 - week of 10/29.

-  Religion Project Due Tomorrow

-  Thanksgiving Food Drive will begin tomorrow, all canned or boxed goods are accepted.

*****Important Reminder

As you read in our November calendar we will have the First Quarter Word Wall Test this week.  The words I posted on Sunday will be on next weeks Vocabulary test.  
This Friday the Vocabulary test will be on all the previous words we learned for this quarter.  All the words are in the classwork notebooks for reviewing. 

Homework - Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Writing - worksheet p. 15 - Drafting. Do not complete the bottom part "Write Away"

Math - workbook complete p. 20 - 21
         - Test Tomorrow Review pgs. 53 - 63 in textbook.

Reading Practice Book - complete p. 50


 Note: 

• Religion Project on "Great Commandment" was sent home today in homework folders.  It is Due:  Thursday, November 4, 2010 
• Santa Photo will be taken tomorrow for those children who paid the &15. fee.  If your child will be taking the Santa photo they may wear regular clothes.  If your child will not be taking a photo they must be in full uniform.

Homework - Monday, November 1, 2010

Spelling - complete p. 16 - Test Tomorrow

Grammar - complete p. 29 - Quiz Tomorrow

Writing - worksheet p. 13

Note:
- Math test on Wednesday, review adding horizontal and vertical addition sentences.

Week of 11/1/10 - 11/5/10

Dear Parents,
     I hope everyone had a safe and wonderful Halloween weekend!
Just a few reminders:
Tomorrow we will attend Mass at 9:00am in observance of All Saints Day.  Those children who paid for the Santa picture, their photo will be taken this Wednesday, Nov. 3rd.  On Friday we will have early dismissal at 12 o'clock for faculty meeting.  I want to also remind everyone that we are into the last two weeks of the 1st quarter, I will be assigning extra independent activities to assess the children in all subject areas.

Tests for the Week
Tuesday
-  Spelling Test on words from pg. 16
-  Grammar Quiz on Completing Sentences

Wednesday
-  Math Test on horizontal and vertical addition sentences.

Thursday
-  Religion Project on "Great Commandment" Due

Friday
-  Vocabulary Test
-  Spelling Test on words from pg. 17
-  Social Studies Project on "Time Line" Due

Vocabulary Words of the Week

1. crops - fruits and vegetables farmers grow.
2. plow - an object used to cut into soil.
3. sow - to scatter seed for growing.
4. reap - to harvest a crop from a field.
5. buy - to give someone money for something.
6. that - pointing out a certain person or thing.
7. very - extremely the best.
8. where - to what place.
9. Time line - order of things that happened.
10. history - things that happened in the past.

Lessons of the Week
Reading  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_43g7grgj44
Religion -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_414msrwxcp
Math  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_45c48mg2td
Science  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_39hjfrzbcp
Social Studies  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_46gs52zrgt

Homework - Thursday, October 28, 2010 - Halloween Reminder

Grammar - p. 26 - 27

Reading Practice Book - p. 44 (Guess Who section of book)

Vocabulary - Test Tomorrow


Note:
-  Halloween Party will be tomorrow afternoon.  Please be aware that children may wear their costumes to school but they are not allowed to bring any type of violent prop such as swords, guns, etc...  Costumes must be character friendly and nothing violent or scary.

-  Reminder:  If your child will be taking the Santa Picture bring the money to the Tuition Office tomorrow.  Pictures will be taken on Nov. 3rd.

Homework - Wednedsday, October 27, 2010

Math - p. 18


Reading Practice Book - p. 38  (Guess Who Section)

Science - Test tomorrow, Study questions in classwork notebook on bodies of water, soil and pollution.  Review handout given today.


Reminder:
-  Halloween party on Friday.  Children may wear their costume to school, but we will still have a regular day of school work.  The party will begin after lunch.  If you have not sent $3. please do so by tomorrow.
Thank you for your cooperation.

Homework - Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Math - p. 16 - 17

Reading Practice Book - p. 42 - 43  (Guess Who Section)

Religion - Test tomorrow, Study Chapter 4


Reminders
-  $3. for Halloween Party due tomorrow
-  Science Test on Thursday, review questions in classwork notebook on bodies of water, soil and pollution.

Homework - Monday, October 25, 2010

Math - workbook p. 15

Reading Practice Book - p. 39 - 40 (Guess Who)

Grammar - p. 24 and complete "Writer's Corner"


Reminders:
-  Book Fair this week.  Children may bring money to purchase books.
-  Halloween party on Friday, please send $3. to purchase pizza, cookies, juice etc... by Wednesday, 10/27
- Religion Test on Ch. 4 - Wednesday 10/27
Thank you.

Vocabulary Words of the Week

1. hurry - to move or act fast.
2. don't - contraction for do not.
3. of - taken from
4. Commandment - are laws or rules given to us by God.
5. addend - a number to be added.
   
6. sum - the number in all.
7. addition fact - number sentence in horizontal or vertical form.
   
8. float - to remain on the top.
9. sink - to fall to the bottom.
10. object - things you can see or touch.

Week of 10/25/10 - 10/29/10

News of the Week

• Book Fair this week on our floor.  If you would like to add some great books to your home library have your child bring in money this week to purchase books.
• Halloween Party this Friday, October 29th -  We will have a Pizza Party in the afternoon!  I'm asking all the families to contribute $3. to purchase the pizza, cookies, juice, and candy.  Children are allowed to bring in candy treats for their classmates. Please send the $3. by this Wednesday, Oct. 27th.  Children are also allowed to wear their costumes to school on this day.  
• Remember to check blog everyday for homework assignments.

Tests of the Week
-  Wednesday - Religion Test Ch. 4
-  Thursday - Science Test on Natural Resources and Pollution
-  Friday - Vocabulary Test


Lessons of the Week
Religion  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_414msrwxcp
Reading  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_42t36q4qdq

Math  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_40ckmx46fp Social Studies  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_38hch75bz4
Science  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_39hjfrzbcp

Homework - Thursday, Oct.ober 21, 2010

Phonics - complete pgs. 35 - 36 - 37 - 38

Vocabulary - Test Tomorrow

Homework - Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Phonics - workbook complete p. 27, 28, 29, 30

Practice Book -  complete p. 41  (Guess Who section).  Complete "Try This" at the bottom of page also


Vocabulary - Study words of the week.  Test on Friday.

Homework - Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010

Grammar - p. 22 Identify commanding sentences.

Math - Test Tomorrow.  Review pgs. 25 - 26, pgs. 29 - 32, pg. 37 and Comparing Numbers in classwork notebook.


Vocabulary - Finish copying vocabulary words in classwork notebook.  Words were posted on blog on Sunday.

Note:  Still waiting on new notebooks for Math Journal, please have them in by tomorrow.

Monday 10/18/10 - Homework

Math - workbook p. 13 - 14

Social Studies - Discuss with your child a favorite family tradition.  In journal notebook have your child draw and write two sentences about their family tradition.

Note:
- Children took their Math textbooks home today so they can begin reviewing for the Math test on Wednesday.
   Review pgs. 25 - 26 Using number symbols to compare numbers
               pgs. 29 - 32 Ordinal numbers

- Make sure your child brings in a new notebook for Math Journal if they have not done so already.

Vocabulary Words of the Week

 If children do not finish writing words in classwork notebook they are to complete it for homework.

1. tradition - something that is done by all members of a group and is taught by adults to children, who then    teach it to their children.

2.  recycle - turn old things into new things.

3.  reuse - use things again in a new way.

4.  reduce - use less of what you see.

5.  trust  -  to believe in someone's love for us.

6.  join - to put together two groups.

7.  add - to find how many altogether.

8.  plus - the word that means to add.

9.  equals - is the a same as.

10.  now - at this time.

Week of 10/18/10 - 10/22/10

 Reminders:
- Remember to bring new notebook for math journal.
- ITBS will continue this week, please make sure your child has 3 sharpened #2 pencils everyday.
- Check blog everyday for daily homework.

Tests for this Week
Wednesday - Math - Ch. 1 Comparing Numbers and Ordinal Numbers.
Friday - Vocabulary words


Lessons of the Week

Reading  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_32hqnb3nc5
Religion  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_34d2n6gbg6
Math  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_357x3xppdq
Science  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_36j8g59qv8
Social Studies  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_37fcttxsg2

Regarding Progress Reports

Dear Parents,

      There was a computer error on the progress reports.  For some unknown reason the system is calculating homework assignments with a 70.00, which brought the averages down in most of the subjects.  Please disregard the subjects that are marked with a 70.00, that is not your child's average for that particular subject..  The problem is being addressed and will be corrected for the 1st quarter report cards.  I apologize for the confusion, I know everyone panicked last week when you saw the low grades, if you already have your password for the SIS you may go on and see your child's progression.  If you have further questions please let me know.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation,
Ms. Rodriguez

Vocabulary Words of the Week

Vocabulary Words

1. surprise - is something that comes when it is not expected.
2. so - thus, therefore
3. compare - how things are alike and different.
4. horizontal - goes across
5. vertical - goes up and down
6. natural resource - something from Earth that people use.
7. river - a large natural stream of water.
8. lake - a  large body of fresh water surrounded by land.
9. soil - is made of tiny bits of rock.
10. pollution - harmful things in the air, water or land.

Homework and Lessons for Week 10/12/10 - 10/15/10

 Dear Parents,
    I hope everyone enjoyed their Columbus Day off!  I want to remind everyone that our Apple Picking trip was canceled for the 14th.  ITBS will begin this Wednesday, please make sure your child has 3 sharpened #2 pencils.  We will have 11:30 dismissal on Friday, October 15th.  Also, all children need to bring a new marble notebook to school as we will begin working on a "Math Journal."

Homework

Tuesday
Practice Book - complete p. 36 - 37
Math - complete p. 12


Wednesday
Grammar - Study for Test Tomorrow - Review Telling and Asking Sentences from grammar book.
Religion - Study for Chapter 3 Test Tomorrow from Religion books.
Spelling - complete p. 13


Thursday
Vocaulary - Study for Test Tomorrow
Math - complete p. 13 - 14


Friday
Spelling - complete p. 14 -  Study for Test on Monday


Tests for this Week and Following Week

Religion - Ch. 3 - Thursday, Oct. 14

Grammar - Identifying Telling and Asking Sentences - Thursday, Oct. 14

Vocabulary - Words of the week - Friday, Oct. 15

Spelling - Words from p. 13 - Monday, Oct. 18

Math - Compare Numbers and Ordinal Numbers - Tuesday, Oct. 19

Lessons of the Week
Religion  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_337t4n77g7
Reading  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_32hqnb3nc5
Math  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_31d8zs92zf
Social Studies  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_29p9325wgh
Science  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_30qq8tstdq

Reminders

Dear Parents,

• Monday - October 11, 2010 School Closed / Columbus Day
• ITBS Exams will begin next week.
• Friday I will send home some practice sheets you can review to help prepare for the test.  If your child has a new Spectrum book they can complete pgs. 51 - 54 and pgs. 100 - 103.  If those pages are completed from last year, review with the worksheets they have in their folders.
• ITBS Exam Tips:  Make sure your child has 3 sharpened #2 pencils, they go to bed early the night before and eat breakfast on the day of exam.

If you have any questions please let me know,
Ms. Rodriguez

Vocabulary Words and Spelling Words for Week of Oct. 4th - Oct. 8th

Vocabulary Words

1. chart - show things using words and pictures.
2. ocean - body of salt water.
3. stream - a flow of water in a small river.
4. land - solid ground of the earth.
5. wind - moving air.
6. ordinal number - used to tell the position of a number.
7. want - to wish or hope for.
8. help - to aid by useful work.
9. log - a large section of a tree trunk.
10. shallow - measuring little water from bottom to top. Ex:  The shallow water only comes to my ankles.

Spelling Words 

1. pick
2. pack
3. tack
4. back
5. sack
6. sick
7. big
8. is
9. they 
10. walk

News of the Week

Dear Parents,
     We will be celebrating the Mass of St. Francis of Assisi tomorrow morning at 9am.  Parents may bring pets to be blessed.  Parents bringing dogs and cats to the Mass must return them home after Mass. Also, money for our Apple Picking Trip is due tomorrow with permission slips.  If a parent will be joining us on the trip they must also pay $25. fee.

     Note:
     -   Social Studies Test on Wednesday, Oct. 6
     -   Progress reports will be sent home this Thursday, October 7, 2010.
     -   Social Studies Family Tree Project Due:  Thursday, Oct. 7.
     -   Religion Test on Friday, Oct. 8
     -   Vocabulary Test on Friday, Oct. 8

Homework of the Week

Monday 
Math - p. 10
Practice Book - p. 28 - 29
Grammar - p. 14

Tuesday
Social Studies - Study for test tomorrow (Use classwork notebook to study)
Practice Book - p. 30
Grammar - p. 16

Wednesday
Math - p. 11
Practice Book -  p. 31 - 32 - 33
Grammar - p. 18
Social Studies - Family Tree Project Due Tomorrow

Thursday
Religion - Chapter 2 test tomorrow (use religion book to study)
Vocabulary - Test tomorrow
Practice Book - p. 34 - 35
    

 Lessons of the Week

Religion  -   http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_28frcgv3d5
Reading  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_23fbnwfpfg
Math  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_27dg7wq8db
Science  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_25hk35h6cb
Social Studies  -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_24dfv9wdgp

Up-coming tests and project

Dear Parents,

      Unfortunately, I have been very ill and unable to come in to school.  God willing I will be in tomorrow.  I asked the children today to take their classwork notebooks home to review for their science and vocabulary test tomorrow.  The social studies project will be distributed tomorrow and I will extend the due date to Tuesday, October 5th. 
Thank you all for your understanding and cooperation,
Ms. Rodriguez

Vocabulary and Spelling Words of the Week

Vocabulary Words

1. Holy Family- the family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph.
2. make- to build or create.
3. they- more than one person or thing.
4. walk- to use legs to move.
5. season- is a time of the year.
6. Earth- our world.
7. rock- are non living things from earth.
8. mineral- are the building blocks of rocks.
9. arrange- to place in order.
10. equal- the same as.

Spelling Words

1. in                      
2. pin                     
3. pig                     
4. wig                    
5. win 
6. fin
7. am
8. pan
9. yes
10. and        

Homework and Lessons for Week 9/27/10 - 10/1/10

Dear Parents, 
This week we will continue with our Family theme and children will be discussing their nuclear families.  As a social studies project I want all families to assist their children in creating a "Family Tree"  I will distribute project instructions on Thursday.  Project will be due on Monday, October 4th.  Our Family unit in social studies will also be integrated with religion as we learn about the Holy Family.  We will be having a Science test on Thursday on the "Sky,"  notes regarding this chapter will be available in your child's classwork notebooks on Tuesday for studying. 
Also, please check your child's homework folder for an up-coming "Apple Picking" trip. 

Reminder:  Friday, October 1, 2010 - 12 o'clock dismissal for Faculty Meeting.

Homework 9/27/10 - 10/1/10

Monday:
Practice Book - complete p. 23, 24, 25
Grammar - complete p. 10
Math - complete p. 7 - 8

Tuesday:
Science - p. 203 Questions #1 and 2. Write questions and answers in homework notebook.  (Write full heading)
Practice Book - complete p. 26 - 27

Wednesday:
Math - complete p. 9
Spelling - complete p. 9
Science - Test Tomorrow on "Sky"-  Refer to classwork notebook to study for test.

Thursday
Math - complete p. 10
Grammar - complete p. 11, 12, 13
Social Studies - check folders for "Family Tree Project" Due: Oct. 4th
Vocabulary - Test Tomorrow (Words listed on blog and classwork notebook)

Friday
Spelling - complete p. 10 -- Test on Monday Lesson 3 Words.


Lessons of the Week
Reading -   http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_18cthqwhfx
Social Studies -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_22gwxgbpf3
Science -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_21g2gnpgd8
Religion -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_19cxt6whfw
Math -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_20g8tmg6cv

ITBS

Parents, please remember to send books from last  year to review for ITBS. 
"Spectrum Test Prep Grade 1"

Homework and Lessons for Week 9/20/10 - 9/24/10

Monday, September 20, 2010

Spelling - workbook complete pgs. 5 - 6.
Math - workbook complete pgs. 3 - 4

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Grammar - workbook complete p. 8
Reading Practice Book - complete pg. 17 and p. 19
Religion - Study for Chapter 1 Test Tomorrow (For review use classwork notebooks under Ch. 1 Review and Ch. 1 in Religion Books )

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Grammar - workbook complete p. 9
Spelling - workbook complete p. 7
Math - Review for Test Tomorrow Identifying and Counting Numbers 0 - 12. (Use classwork notebooks for review on numbers 0 - 12)

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Reading Practice Book - workbook complete pgs. 20 - 21
Spelling - workbook complete p. 8
Vocabulary - Test Tomorrow (All words will be posted on blog and written in classwork notebooks)

Friday, September 24, 2010

Spelling - Study words from Lesson 2 - Test on Monday, Sept. 27th (All words will be posted on blog and written in classwork notebooks)

Lessons

Reading:    http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_13h76v2vdx

Religion:    http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_14dk77sdgk

Math:       http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_15c5dst7cs

Science:   http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_16dwdgv5g5

Social Studies:   http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_17gz2cq4hs

Vocabulary Words of the Week

1.  and - also
2.  in - inside of
3.  Oh - word that shows emotion.
4.  yes - agree
5.  Blessed Trinity - is one God in Three Persons.
6.  Prayer - is listening to and talking to God.
7.  Sign of the Cross - is a prayer to the Blessed Trinity.
8.  Temperature - is how warm and cool something is.
9.  Weather - is what the air is like outside.
10. law - is a rule that all people must follow.

Spelling Words of the Week

1.   am
2.   ham
3.   had
4.   bad
5.   bag
6.   rag
7.   cap
8.   mad
9.   up
10. go

Vocabulary Words

Classwork notebooks went home today to study vocabulary words.  If children have not finished writing the 10 vocabulary words in their classwork notebook please have them finish it at home tonight.  All words with definitions were posted on Sunday on this blog.  Thank you

Homework and Test Reminder

Dear Parents,
 Please make sure your child is completing the correct pages for homework.  In our Reading Practice Book there are pages with letters such as p. I8 or p. 8, I will always specify the exact page number to be completed.  If the page number has a letter I will state it on the homework exactly how the page is labeled.  For example, if I want p.8 just complete this page, if I want p.I8 then complete that page.

Up-Coming Test
 -  Vocabulary Test - Friday, Sept. 17th
     Make sure your child is reviewing these words daily.  All words have been posted.

-  Religion Test, Chapter 1 - Wednesday, Sept. 22nd


-  Vocabulary Test - Friday, Sept. 24th 


Thank you,
Ms. Rodriguez

ITBS Review

Dear Parents,
We will soon begin reviewing for the upcoming ITBS examinations in October.  If your child purchased the "Spectrum Test Prep - Grade 1" workbook in Kindergarten please bring to school.  If you do not have this book you can go on Amazon.com and purchase a used copy for about $3.00.  We will be using this book for review so please send to school with your child.
Thank you,
Ms. Rodriguez

Homework for Week of 9/13/ 10 - 9/17/10

Dear Parents,  
Homework for the week has been posted, please have your child complete only the assigned homework for each particular day.  Remember to sign all homework assignments at the bottom of paper.  Also, all assignments in homework notebook must have a heading.
Example:
Name (top left side)                                         Date (top right side)
OLQM (school name left side on second line)    Grade 1-2  (on right side of second line)
                                     Subject Name (middle of third line, underlined)

Math 
Monday, 9/13 - Complete Balloon worksheet in homework folder.
Tuesday, 9/14 -  Complete Butterfly worksheet on "more or fewer" in homework folder.
Wednesday, 9/15 - Complete Ice Cream Cone worksheet in homework folder.
Thursday, 9/16 -   Study vocabulary words for test tomorrow.

Religion
Wednesday, 9/15 - Complete worksheet "What's the Word" in homework folder.
Thursday, 9/16 - study vocabulary words for test tomorrow.


Reading  
Monday, 9/13 -  Practice book complete p. 8 - 9
Tuesday, 9/14 - write spelling words at, hat, cat, can, cap 3x's each in homework notebook
Wednesday, 9/15 - write a sentence for each word: down, got, up in homework notebook.
Thursday, 9/16 - Practice book complete p. 11 and 12 
                        - Study all vocabulary words for test tomorrow.   
 
Math Vocabulary Words: 
More -  a greater number.
Fewer - a smaller number.

Religion Vocabulary Words:
Bible - book of God's words.
Creation - everything God made.

Reading Vocabulary Words:
down - toward the ground
got - did get
up - toward the sky

Social Studies Vocabulary Words:
Family – people who help and care for each other.
Group – people who do things together.

Science Vocabulary Words:
Star – glows and makes its own light and heat.
Temperature – how warm or cool something is.

*****Friday, 9/17/10- Vocabulary Test for all words in all 
subjects.

Lesson Plans
Religion -   http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_07zq5h2fr 
Math -       http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_9cwj755df 
Reading - http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_10d4kmrqcs
Science - http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_11m2gh53cd
Social Studies -  http://docs.google.com/View?id=d4z3sc5_12cbkgsq55

Reminder

Our Lady Queen of Martyrs

Ms. Rodriguez, Grade 1-2

September 9, 2010

Dear Parents,

          I want to remind you to please have all supplies and forms signed and returned to me by tomorrow Friday, September 10^th. 

          Also, please make sure to check our school blog olqmnyc.blopspot.com for homework, lesson plans and important information that will be posted every day.  Remember your child is to only complete the assigned homework for that particular day.  The homework must be neat, complete and signed by a parent.

          Thursdays will be your child’s GYM day starting next week; children are to be in complete gym uniform on this day.  Please make sure you have read the letter I distributed on Tuesday night during our meeting, I have explained all our classroom routines and policies in that letter.  Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you all,

Ms. Rodriguez

Supply List

Supply List for Miss Rodriguez 1st Grade Class

Here is a list of the needed supplies for your child, please bring to school by Sept. 10, 2010:

• 3 marble notebooks
• 2 plastic pencil cases (No box cases please)
• 1 package of #2 Pencils
• 1 pencil eraser
• 1 box of 48 Crayola crayons
• 1 pack of washable Crayola markers
• 1 pack of Crayola colored pencils
• 1 pack of water colors
• 2 Elmer's white glue
• 4 glue sticks
• 1 child safety scissor
• 1 pack of Construction Paper
• 1 sturdy Plastic Folder (for homework and notes to take home and bring back throughout the entire year)
• 6 pocket folders - plain solid colors
• 1 box of baby wipes
• 1 anti-bacterial hand sanitizer
• 1 paper towel roll

Thank you for your cooperation!
Miss Rodriguez