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