Class News, Jan. 6-10

Welcome back! We hope you had a relaxing and enjoyable holiday break!

Kindergarten

Math

This week we will practice the concepts two more, two fewer, and ordering numbers 1-10.

ELA

The students will meet Larry Lion this week. Larry says /l/. Students will learn/review the sight word is.   

It is imparative that your child reads aloud to an adult EVERY day! All it takes is 5-10 minutes of daily practice to greatly improve your child's reading skills.

Sounds Learned: /s/, /m/, /r/, /t/, /b/, /n/, /h/, /a/ (short), /v/, /k/, /p/, /g/, /f/, /l/

Sight Words Learned: I, see, my, like, a, to, and, go, is

Science

We will learn about penguins and germs this week.

Important Dates

• MLK Jr. Day: Jan. 20th (no school) 
• Minimum Day: Feb. 14th (Thursday schedule)
• Presidents' Break: Feb. 17th-21st (no school)

4th Grade

ELA/Social Studies

Today we started reading What Rot! Nature's Mighty Recycler. The ELA test will be given next week. We will also begin writing the rough draft of the mission report this week. Students were also given a copy of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Students will be required to read a few chapters each week, and complete questions based on what they read.  

 Mission Report/Project Information 

Mission Project Description 
Note Taking Sheets 

Homework/Tests

• Math (check planner)
• Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Ch. 1-3, worksheet due Friday
• Spelling Pages (check planner)

*** Homework/test information may change throughout the week.  Please see your child's planner for the most accurate information. 

Important Dates

• MLK Jr. Day: Jan. 20th (no school) 
• Minimum Day: Feb. 14th (Thursday schedule)
• Presidents' Break: Feb. 17th-21st (no school)

Have a great week,

Mrs. Radon & Mr. Glass

Class News, Dec. 16-20

Kindergarten

Math

This week we will practice the concepts one fewer and two more.

ELA

The students will meet Fifi Fish this week. Fifi says /for/. Students will practice sight words they've learned so far.   

It is imparative that your child reads aloud to an adult EVERY day! All it takes is 5-10 minutes of daily practice to greatly improve your child's reading skills.

Sounds Learned: /s/, /m/, /r/, /t/, /b/, /n/, /h/, /a/ (short), /v/, /k/, /p/, /g/, /f/

Sight Words Learned: I, see, my, like, a, to, and, go

Important Dates

• Half Day: Dec. 20th (Thursday schedule)
• Christmas Break: Dec. 23-Jan. 3rd (no school)

4th Grade

ELA/Social Studies

-We will begin a new ELA unit when we return from break. 

-Make sure your child researches their mission over break! Please email me (sarahradon@yahoo.com) if you have questions. 
Mission Project Description 
Note Taking Sheets 

2nd Qtr. Book Report

I was very impressed with the quality reports I received! The students will begin reading Charlie and the Chocolate Factory for their 3rd quarter reading homework. Another book report will be assigned for the 4th quarter.

Homework/Tests

• Math (check planner)
• Reading Log
• Spelling Pages (check planner)
• Study for Chapter 3 social studies test, test Thursday (get study log signed)
• Science Unit 1, Lesson 7 quiz Wednesday

*** Homework/test information may change throughout the week.  Please see your child's planner for the most accurate information. 

Important Dates

• Half Day: Dec. 20th (Thursday schedule)
• Christmas Break: Dec. 23-Jan. 3rd (no school)

Have a great week,

Mrs. Radon & Mr. Glass

Who Eats What Notes (revised)

I was informed that the previous link was not working, so let's see if this works!

Mrs. Radon :-)

Who Eats What? Notes, Social Studies Quiz, and Book Report Update

The Who Eats What? notes can be found here. I'm posting them in pdf form for the first time, so please let me know if you have trouble viewing them!

There's a Ch. 3, Lesson 4 social studies quiz tomorrow!

Book reports will be graded and returned before we leave for winter break.

Mrs. Radon :-)
sarahradon@yahoo.com

Class News, Dec. 9-13

Kindergarten

Math

This week we will learn about ordering numbers, and practice the concepts one more/one fewer.

ELA

The students will meet Girtie Goose this week. Girtie says /g/. Students will learn the sight word go.   

Sounds Learned: /s/, /m/, /r/, /t/, /b/, /n/, /h/, /a/ (short), /v/, /k/, /p/, /g/

Sight Words Learned: I, see, my, like, a, to, and, go

Important Dates

• Half Day: Dec. 20th (Thursday schedule)
• Christmas Break: Dec. 23-Jan. 3rd (no school)

4th Grade

ELA

The Who Eats What? test is this Friday. Notes will be posted Wednesday.

2nd Qtr. Book Report

-Book Report due this Wednesday 

Mission Report/Project
The mission report and project were assigned today.  Your child has a copy of all the important papers detailing the assignment.  Additional copies can be found here and here.

Homework/Tests

• Math (check planner)
• Reading Log
• Spelling Pages (check planner)
• Study for ELA test (Friday)
• Book report due Wednesday 

*** Homework/test information may change throughout the week.  Please see your child's planner for the most accurate information. 

Important Dates

• Half Day: Dec. 20th (Thursday schedule)
• Christmas Break: Dec. 23-Jan. 3rd (no school)

Have a great week,

Mrs. Radon & Mr. Glass

Class News, Nov. 25-29

Kindergarten

Math

This week we will take the Topic 4 math test. It will be graded and sent home Tuesday. 

ELA

The students will meet Pippa Pig this week. Pippa says /p/. Students will also learn the sight word and.   

Sounds Learned: /s/, /m/, /r/, /t/, /b/, /n/, /h/, /a/ (short), /v/, /k/, /p/

Sight Words Learned: I, see, my, like, a, to, and

Canned Food Drive

We've collected 182 cans! That's two more than our goal! Thank you for all of your generous donations!

Important Dates

• Thanksgiving: Nov. 27th-29th (no school)
• Half Day: Dec. 20th (Thursday schedule)
• Christmas Break: Dec. 23-Jan. 3rd (no school)

4th Grade

ELA

We'll begin a new story next week.

2nd Qtr. Book Report

-Book Report due Dec. 11th

Homework/Tests

• Math (check planner)
• Social Studies quiz, Ch. 3 Lesson 2

*** Homework/test information may change throughout the week.  Please see your child's planner for the most accurate information. 

Important Dates

• Thanksgiving: Nov. 27th-29th (no school)
• Half Day: Dec. 20th (Thursday schedule)
• Christmas Break: Dec. 23-Jan. 3rd (no school)

Have a great week,

Mrs. Radon & Mr. Glass

Energy Makes Things Happen Notes & Study Guide

Click here for notes and study guide.

Mrs. Radon :-)

Class News, Nov. 12-15

Kindergarten

Math

This week we will continue to practice ways to make eight and nine.

ELA

The students will meet Vinny Volcano this week. Vinny says /v/. Students will also learn the sight word to.  On Wednesday we'll read A Vat. This book focuses on the -at word family. Please encourage your child to practice reading this book aloud at home.  A copy will be sent home Wednesday. 

Sounds Learned: /s/, /m/, /r/, /t/, /b/, /n/, /h/, /a/ (short), /v/

Sight Words Learned: I, see, my, like, a, to

Important Dates

• Nov. Book Order Due: Nov. 14th
• Thanksgiving: Nov. 27th-29th (no school)

Kindergarten Pictures

4th Grade

ELA

This week we will start reading Energy Makes Things Happen.  We'll also focus on nonfiction text features.

2nd Qtr. Book Report

-Book Report due Dec. 11th

Homework/Tests

• Spelling Pages, test Friday 
• Math (check planner), Topic 8 test Thursday
• Reading Log (read a minimum of 30 minutes and write a minimum of three sentences each day)
• Science Unit 1 Lesson 3 quiz Wednesday
• Social Studies Ch. 3 Lesson 1 quiz Friday 

*** Homework/test information may change throughout the week.  Please see your child's planner for the most accurate information. 

Important Dates

• Nov. Book Order Due: Nov. 14th
• Thanksgiving: Nov. 27th-29th (no school)

4th Grade Pictures

Have a great week,

Mrs. Radon & Mr. Glass

The Snowflake: A Water Cycle Story Notes

Notes can be found here.

Mrs. Radon :-)

Class News, Nov. 4-8

Kindergarten

Math

This week we will practice ways to make eight and nine.

ELA

The students will meet Hattie Horse and Andy Apple this week. Hattie says /h/ and Andy says /a/ (short). Students will also learn the sight word a.  On Wednesday we'll read Nat at Bat. This book focuses on the -at word family. Please encourage your child to practice reading this book aloud at home.  A copy will be sent home Wednesday. 

Sounds Learned: /s/, /m/, /r/, /t/, /b/, /n/, /h/, /a/ (short)

Sight Words Learned: I, see, my, like, a

Important Dates

• $2 Tuesday: Tuesday, Nov. 5th (students are encouraged to donate $2 for the troops) 
• Veterans' Day: Monday, Nov. 11th (no school)
• Thanksgiving: Nov. 27th-29th (no school)

Halloween!

4th Grade

ELA

The Snowflake: A Water Cycle Story test will be this Friday. A study guide and notes will be posted Wednesday afternoon. 

2nd Qtr. Book Report

-Book Report due Dec. 11th

Homework/Tests

• Spelling Pages, test Friday
• Math (check planner)
• Reading Log (read a minimum of 30 minutes and write a minimum of three sentences each day)
• Social Studies Ch. 2 Test, Friday
• Science Unit 1 Lesson 3 quiz, Thursday or Friday 

*** Homework/test information may change throughout the week.  Please see your child's planner for the most accurate information. 

Important Dates

• $2 Tuesday: Tuesday, Nov. 5th (students are encouraged to donate $2 for the troops) 
• Academic Assembly: Thursday, Nov. 7th at 10:30
• Veterans' Day: Monday, Nov. 11th (no school)
• Thanksgiving: Nov. 27th-29th (no school)

Have a great week,

Mrs. Radon & Mr. Glass

Class News, Oct. 28th-31st

Kindergarten

Math

This week we will continue to practice ways to make six and seven.

ELA

The students will meet Nyle Noodle this week. Nyle says /n/. Students will also review sight words learned so far.  On Wednesday we'll read Cat's Surprise.  A copy of this book will be sent home Wednesday. 

Sounds Learned: /s/, /m/, /r/, /t/, /b/, /n/

Sight Words Learned: I, see, my, like 

Important Dates

• Troop Donation Collection: Oct. 18th-Oct. 31st
• Special Bell Schedule: Oct. 28th-31st (Thursday release time each day, 12:05 or 12:45)
• Halloween Parade: Thursday, Oct. 31st at 10:30 (parents welcome)
• No School: Friday, Nov. 1st

 4th Grade

ELA

No ELA this week.

2nd Qtr. Book Report

-Book Choice due Oct. 30th

-Book Report due Dec. 11th

Homework/Tests

• Spelling Pages, test Thursday
• Math (check planner)
• Reading Log (read a minimum of 30 minutes and write a minimum of three sentences each day)

*** Homework/test information may change throughout the week.  Please see your child's planner for the most accurate information. 

Important Dates

• Troop Donation Collection: Oct. 18th-Oct. 31st
• Special Bell Schedule: Oct. 28th-31st (Thursday release time each day, 12:05 or 12:45)
• Halloween Parade: Thursday, Oct. 31st at 10:30 (parents welcome)
• No School: Friday, Nov. 1st

Monterey Bay Aquarium Pictures

Have a great week,

Mrs. Radon & Mr. Glass

Class News, Oct. 21-25

Kindergarten

Math

We will continue reviewing/learning numbers six to ten. 

ELA

The students will meet Benny Bear this week. Benny says /b/. Students will also learn the sight word like. On Wednesday we'll read Baby Bear's Family.  A copy of this book will be sent home Wednesday. 

Sounds Learned: /s/, /m/, /r/, /t/, /b/

Sight Words Learned: I, see, my, like 

Important Dates

• Troop Donation Collection: Oct. 18th-Oct. 31st
• Picture Retakes: Monday, Oct. 28th 
• Special Bell Schedule: Oct. 28th-31st (Thursday release time each day, 12:05 or 12:45)
• No School: Friday, Nov. 1st

AMR Visit

Tha ambulance came to visit us last week.  Ben and Jen taught us all about what they do during an emergency.  

4th Grade

ELA

This week we will begin reading The Snowflake, A Water Cycle Story. I will not teach ELA during conference week (kids are released at 12:05 each day), so the ELA test will be given Nov. 8th. 

Conferences

Last week, Mr. Glass sent home a conference information sheet. If you would like to schedule a conference, please contact us this week.  Conference week is Oct. 28th-31st.

Mr. Glass: jglass@sbcoe.org

                831-637-4439 x115

2nd Qtr. Book Report

Instead of reading an assigned novel and answering questions each week, students will be required to complete a book report.  Students are allowed to choose their book, but it must be approved by me before they begin their project. Information regarding this project was sent home today. 

Homework/Tests

• Spelling Pages, test Friday
• Math (check planner)
• Math Topic 7 test (check planner for day)
• Reading Log (read a minimum of 30 minutes and write a minimum of three sentences each day)
• Science Unit 1, Lesson 2 quiz (check planner for day)
• Social Studies Ch. 2, Lesson 4 quiz (check planner for day)

*** Homework/test information may change throughout the week.  Please see your child's planner for the most accurate information. 

Important Dates

• Troop Donation Collection: Oct. 18th-Oct. 31st
• Picture Retakes: Monday, Oct. 28th 
• Special Bell Schedule: Oct. 28th-31st (Thursday release time each day, 12:05 or 12:45)
• No School: Friday, Nov. 1st

Have a great week,

Mrs. Radon & Mr. Glass

Daedalus and Icarus Notes

Notes can be found here. 

http://youtu.be/o_JlO1a_Xz4

Class News, Oct. 14-18

Kindergarten

Math

The kids took the Topic 3 math test today. It'll be sent home later this week. We'll start learning about larger numbers in the coming weeks.  

ELA

The students will meet Tiggy Tiger this week. Tiggy says /t/. Students will also learn the sight word my. On Wednesday we'll read The Birthday Party.  A copy of this book will be sent home Wednesday. 

Sounds Learned: /s/, /m/, /r/, /t/

Sight Words Learned: I, see, my

Box Tops
Remember to send box tops to school!  

Important Dates

• Picture Retakes: Monday, Oct. 28th 
• Special Bell Schedule: Oct. 28th-31st (Thursday release time each day, 12:05 or 12:45)
• No School: Friday, Nov. 1st

4th Grade

ELA

This week we will continue our Daedalus and Icarus unit. The ELA test will be given Friday. Notes will be posted Wednesday. 

Homework/Tests

• Spelling Pages, test Friday
• Math (check planner for more information)
• ELA test Friday
• Reading Log (read a minimum of 30 minutes and write a minimum of three sentences each day)

*** Homework/test information may change throughout the week.  Please see your child's planner for the most accurate information. 

Important Dates

• End of 1st Quarter: Friday, Oct. 18th
• Picture Retakes: Monday, Oct. 28th 
• Special Bell Schedule: Oct. 28th-31st (Thursday release time each day, 12:05 or 12:45)
• No School: Friday, Nov. 1st

Have a great week,

Mrs. Radon & Mr. Glass

Class News, Oct. 7-11

Kindergarten

Math

This week we will discuss ordinal numbers.  

ELA

The students will meet Reggie Rooster this week. Reggie says /r/. Students will also review I and see. On Wednesday we'll read The Parade.  A copy of this book will be sent home Wednesday. 

Sounds Learned: /s/, /m/, /r/

Sight Words Learned: I, see

Box Tops
Remember to send box tops to school!  

Important Dates

• Walk-a-Thon (school fundraiser): Thursday, Oct. 10th 
• No School: Friday, Oct. 11th
• Picture Retakes: Monday, Oct. 28th 
• Special Bell Schedule: Oct. 28th-31st (Thursday release time each day, 12:05 or 12:45)
• No School: Friday, Nov. 1st

Hollister Fire Department Visit

Firefighters Vince, Matt, and Dennis came to teach us how to be safe in the event of a fire. The kids had so much fun! 

4th Grade

ELA

This week we will begin reading Daedalus and Icarus.

Homework/Tests

• Spelling Pages
• Math (check planner for more information)
• Science quiz Wednesday
• Reading Log (read a minimum of 30 minutes and write a minimum of three sentences each day)

*** Homework/test information may change throughout the week.  Please see your child's planner for the most accurate information. 

Important Dates

• Monterey Bay Aquarium field trip: Tuesday, Oct. 8th 
• Walk-a-Thon (school fundraiser): Thursday, Oct. 10th 
• No School: Friday, Oct. 11th
• Picture Retakes: Monday, Oct. 28th 
• Special Bell Schedule: Oct. 28th-31st (Thursday release time each day, 12:05 or 12:45)
• No School: Friday, Nov. 1st

Have a great week,

Mrs. Radon & Mr. Glass

Langston Hughes: Poet of the People Notes (4th Grade)

All notes can be found here.

Mrs. Radon :-)

Class News, Sept. 30-Oct. 4

Kindergarten

Math

This we week we will focus on ordering numbers 0-5.

ELA

The students will meet Mimi Mouse this week. Mimi says /m/. Students will also learn the sight word see. On Wednesday we'll read Look at Me.  A copy of this book will be sent home Wednesday. 

Sounds Learned: /s/, /m/

Sight Words Learned: I, see

Apple Orders

DeBrito Apple orders are due Friday, Oct. 4th.

Important Dates

• Half Day (Thursday Bell Schedule): Friday, Oct. 4th 
• Walk-a-Thon (school fundraiser): Thursday, Oct. 10th 
• No School: Friday, Oct. 11th
• Special Bell Schedule: Oct. 28th-31st (Thursday release time each day, 12:05 or 12:45)
• No School: Friday, Nov. 1st

4th Grade

ELA

It's test week!  The Langston Hughes: Poet of the People test is Friday.  Notes will be posted Wednesday afternoon.

Homework/Tests

• Spelling Pages
• Finish reading James and the Giant Peach, study for quiz (Friday)
• Reading Log (write a minimum of three sentences each day)

*** Homework/test information may change throughout the week.  Please see your child's planner for the most accurate information. 

Apple Orders
DeBrito apple orders are due Friday, Oct. 4th. 

Important Dates

• Half Day (Thursday Bell Schedule): Friday, Oct. 4th 
• Walk-a-Thon (school fundraiser): Thursday, Oct. 10th 
• No School: Friday, Oct. 11th
• Special Bell Schedule: Oct. 28th-31st (Thursday release time each day, 12:05 or 12:45)
• No School: Friday, Nov. 1st

Have a great week,

Mrs. Radon & Mr. Glass