Class News, May 11-15

Kindergarten

ELA- We have learned all the sounds taught in kindergarten, so we will review what we've learned for the remainder of the year. Our sight word for the week is he, and the word family is -ut.

Sounds Learned: /s/, /m/, /r/, /t/, /b/, /n/, /h/, /v/, /k/ (spelled with C), /p/, /g/, /l/, /i/ (short), /k/, /kw/ (spelled with qu), /d/, /z/, /o/ (short), /ks/ (spelled with x), /w/, /e/ (short), /y/, /j/, /u/ (short)

Sight Words Learned: I, see, my, like, a, to, and, go, is, here, have, said, the, play, she, are, he

Word Families Learned: -at (hat, sat, bat, mat, rat, etc.), -an (can, man, pan, ran, van, etc.), -it (fit, hit, kit, sit, etc.), -ig (pig, wig, jig, etc.), -ox (fox, box, ox, lox, etc.), -et (get, set, wet, etc.), -en (men, pen, Ben, when, etc.), -ug (bug, rug, mug, slug, etc.), -ut (but, shut, gut, cut, etc.)

Math- We will continue to work on word problems.  Please review your child's math spiral sheets.  They are checked and sent home each day.

 Important Days
Pajama Day: May 14th (wear your pjs to school)
Half Day: May 22nd (Thursday bell schedule)
No School: May 25th
Play Day: June 5th (more details to come, half day)
Kindergarten Promotion Ceremony: June 9th at 10:30am
Last Day of School: June 9th (half day)

4th Grade

• We began our Pop's Bridge unit today.  Because Friday, May 22nd is a half day, the ELA test for this story will be Wednesday, May 20th.    
• The 4th quarter book report is due Friday, May 22nd!

Homework

***Your child's planner has the most up to date information.

Important Days
Pajama Day: May 14th 
Book Report Due: May 22nd

Half Day: May 22nd
No School: May 25th
Honor Roll Field Trip: June 2nd
Olympic Day: June 4th
Play Day: June 5th (more details to come, half day)
Last Day of School: June 9th (half day)

Class News, May 4-8

Kindergarten

ELA- We met Jumping Jill and Umbie Umbrella today.  Jill says /j/ and Umbie says /u/ (short).  We will also practice the sight word are and the -ug word family.

Sounds Learned: /s/, /m/, /r/, /t/, /b/, /n/, /h/, /v/, /k/ (spelled with C), /p/, /g/, /l/, /i/ (short), /k/, /kw/ (spelled with qu), /d/, /z/, /o/ (short), /ks/ (spelled with x), /w/, /e/ (short), /y/, /j/, /u/ (short)

Sight Words Learned: I, see, my, like, a, to, and, go, is, here, have, said, the, play, she, are

Word Families Learned: -at (hat, sat, bat, mat, rat, etc.), -an (can, man, pan, ran, van, etc.), -it (fit, hit, kit, sit, etc.), -ig (pig, wig, jig, etc.), -ox (fox, box, ox, lox, etc.), -et (get, set, wet, etc.), -en (men, pen, Ben, when, etc.), -ug (bug, rug, mug, slug, etc.)

Math- We will continue to work on word problems.  Please review your child's math spiral sheets.  They are checked and sent home each day.

 Important Days
Pajama Day: May 14th (wear your pjs to school)
Half Day: May 22nd (Thursday bell schedule)
No School: May 25th
Play Day: June 5th (more details to come, half day)
Kindergarten Promotion Ceremony: June 9th at 10:30am
Last Day of School: June 9th (half day)

4th Grade

• Our class will be completing state testing May 4-8.  Testing will be done each morning and afternoon.   

Homework

***No homework this week.

Important Days
Pajama Day: May 14th 
Book Report Due: May 22nd

Half Day: May 22nd
No School: May 25th
Honor Roll Field Trip: June 2nd
Olympic Day: June 4th
Play Day: June 5th (more details to come, half day)
Last Day of School: June 9th (half day)

Class News, April 27-May 1

Kindergarten

ELA- We will review all sounds and sight words we've learned so far.   

Sounds Learned: /s/, /m/, /r/, /t/, /b/, /n/, /h/, /v/, /k/ (spelled with C), /p/, /g/, /l/, /i/ (short), /k/, /kw/ (spelled with qu), /d/, /z/, /o/ (short), /ks/ (spelled with x), /w/, /e/ (short), /y/

Sight Words Learned: I, see, my, like, a, to, and, go, is, here, have, said, the, play, she

Word Families Learned: -at (hat, sat, bat, mat, rat, etc.), -an (can, man, pan, ran, van, etc.), -it (fit, hit, kit, sit, etc.), -ig (pig, wig, jig, etc.), -ox (fox, box, ox, lox, etc.), -et (get, set, wet, etc.), -en (men, pen, Ben, when, etc.)

Math- We will continue to work on word problems.  Please review your child's math spiral sheets.  They are checked and sent home each day.

 Important Days
Half Day: May 22nd (Thursday bell schedule)
No School: May 25th
Play Day: June 5th (more details to come, half day)
Kindergarten Promotion Ceremony: June 9th at 10:30am
Last Day of School: June 9th (half day)

4th Grade

• The ELA test for John Henry will be Friday, May 1st.
• Students have three tests this week: science, social studies, and ELA.
• Our class will be completing state testing May 4-8.  Testing will be done each morning.   

Homework

***Your child's planner contains the most accurate information.

Important Days

Half Day: May 22nd
No School: May 25th
Honor Roll Field Trip: June 2nd
Olympic Day: June 4th
Play Day: June 5th (more details to come, half day)
Last Day of School: June 9th (half day)

Class News, April 20-24

Kindergarten

ELA- This week we will meet Yetta Yo-Yo. Yetta says /y/. We will also practice the sight word she and the -en word family.   

Sounds Learned: /s/, /m/, /r/, /t/, /b/, /n/, /h/, /v/, /k/ (spelled with C), /p/, /g/, /l/, /i/ (short), /k/, /kw/ (spelled with qu), /d/, /z/, /o/ (short), /ks/ (spelled with x), /w/, /e/ (short), /y/

Sight Words Learned: I, see, my, like, a, to, and, go, is, here, have, said, the, play, she

Word Families Learned: -at (hat, sat, bat, mat, rat, etc.), -an (can, man, pan, ran, van, etc.), -it (fit, hit, kit, sit, etc.), -ig (pig, wig, jig, etc.), -ox (fox, box, ox, lox, etc.), -et (get, set, wet, etc.), -en (men, pen, Ben, when, etc.)

Math- We will practice ways to make five and ten.

 Important Days
No School: May 25th
Play Day: June 5th (more details to come, half day)
Kindergarten Promotion Ceremony: June 9th at 10:30am
Last Day of School: June 9th (half day)

4th Grade

• We began our John Henry unit today.  The ELA test will be Friday, May 1st.
• Students have quizes and tests throughout the week.  Please check your child's planner for more information.
• The ABC assembly is this Thursday at 10:30am.

Homework

***Your child's planner contains the most accurate information.

Important Days

No School: May 25th
Play Day: June 5th (more details to come, half day)
Last Day of School: June 9th (half day)

Rainy Day PE Pics

Class News, April 13-17

Kindergarten

ELA- This week we will meet Willy Worm and Edna Elephant. Willy says /w/ and Edna says /e/ (short). We will also practice the sight word play and the -et word family.   

Sounds Learned: /s/, /m/, /r/, /t/, /b/, /n/, /h/, /v/, /k/ (spelled with C), /p/, /g/, /l/, /i/ (short), /k/, /kw/ (spelled with qu), /d/, /z/, /o/ (short), /ks/ (spelled with x), /w/, /e/ (short)

Sight Words Learned: I, see, my, like, a, to, and, go, is, here, have, said, the, play

Word Families Learned: -at (hat, sat, bat, mat, rat, etc.), -an (can, man, pan, ran, van, etc.), -it (fit, hit, kit, sit, etc.), -ig (pig, wig, jig, etc.), -ox (fox, box, ox, lox, etc.), -et (get, set, wet, etc.)

Math- We will practice finding missing numbers on a hundred chart, writing addition sentences to match pictures, and counting on.
 Important Days
No School: May 25th
Play Day: June 5th (more details to come, half day)
Kindergarten Promotion Ceremony: June 9th at 10:30am
Last Day of School: June 9th (half day)

4th Grade

• The ELA test is Friday, April 17th. 
• Students have quizes and tests throughout the week.  Please check your child's planner for more information.
• The Little Mermaid field trip is Thursday.  If you are driving, please make sure your information has been given to the office before Thursday morning. 

Homework

***Your child's planner contains the most accurate information.

Important Days

No School: May 25th
Play Day: June 5th (more details to come, half day)
Last Day of School: June 9th (half day)

Class News, April 7-10

Kindergarten

ELA- This week we will review all sounds and sight words we have learned so far.  We will also practice writing complete, detailed sentences.  

Sounds Learned: /s/, /m/, /r/, /t/, /b/, /n/, /h/, /v/, /k/ (spelled with C), /p/, /g/, /l/, /i/ (short), /k/, /kw/ (spelled with qu), /d/, /z/, /o/ (short), /ks/ (spelled with x)

Sight Words Learned: I, see, my, like, a, to, and, go, is, here, have, said, the

Word Families Learned: -at (hat, sat, bat, mat, rat, etc.), -an (can, man, pan, ran, van, etc.), -it (fit, hit, kit, sit, etc.), -ig (pig, wig, jig, etc.), -ox (fox, box, ox, lox, etc.)

Math- We will continue to work with numbers to ten, comparing numbers to twenty, and writing addition and subtraction sentences.

 Important Days
No School: May 25th
Play Day: June 5th (more details to come, half day)
Kindergarten Promotion Ceremony: June 9th at 10:30am
Last Day of School: June 9th (half day)

4th Grade

• We will begin studying a narrative non-fiction story about Benjamin Franklin today. The ELA test will be Friday, April 17th. 
• The end of the third quarter was March 27th. Grades will be sent out this Friday.

Homework

***Your child's planner contains the most accurate information.

Important Days

No School: May 25th
Play Day: June 5th (more details to come, half day)
Last Day of School: June 9th (half day)

Class News, March 23-27

Kindergarten

ELA- This week we will learn Ozzie Octopus and Mr. X-Ray. Ozzie says/o/ (short) and Mr. X-Ray says /ks/ (sound for x).  We will also practice the sight word the. 

Sounds Learned: /s/, /m/, /r/, /t/, /b/, /n/, /h/, /v/, /k/ (spelled with C), /p/, /g/, /l/, /i/ (short), /k/, /kw/ (spelled with qu), /d/, /z/, /o/ (short), /ks/ (spelled with x)

Sight Words Learned: I, see, my, like, a, to, and, go, is, here, have, said, the

Word Families Learned: -at (hat, sat, bat, mat, rat, etc.), -an (can, man, pan, ran, van, etc.), -it (fit, hit, kit, sit, etc.), -ig (pig, wig, jig, etc.), -ox (fox, box, ox, lox, etc.)

Math- We will practice addition and subtraction this week.

 Important Days
Half Day: March 27th

Spring Break: March 30- April 6

4th Grade

• There is no ELA test this week.  We will begin a new story after spring break.
• There is a science test Thursday.  Please check your child's planner for more information.

Homework

***Your child's planner contains the most accurate information.

Important Days

Half Day: March 27th

Spring Break: March 30-April 6th

Class News, March 16-20

Kindergarten

ELA- This week we will continue to review all sounds and practice the sight word said. 

Sounds Learned: /s/, /m/, /r/, /t/, /b/, /n/, /h/, /v/, /k/ (spelled with C), /p/, /g/, /l/, /i/ (short), /k/, /kw/ (spelled with qu), /d/, /z/

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

Word Families Learned: -at (hat, sat, bat, mat, rat, etc.), -an (can, man, pan, ran, van, etc.), -it (fit, hit, kit, sit, etc.), -ig (pig, wig, jig, etc.)

Math- We will practice reading number words, counting objects to 20, and begin understanding volume.

 Important Days
Half Day: March 27th

Spring Break: March 30-6

4th Grade

There are many tests this week!

1. Spelling, Unit 24 (Friday)
2. Science, Unit 3, Lesson 4 Quiz (Thursday)
3. Social Studies, Ch. 5 (Friday)
4. ELA, The Earth Dragon Awakes (Friday)

Homework

***Your child's planner contains the most accurate information.

Important Days

Half Day: March 27th

Spring Break: March 30-6

Class News, March 9-13

Kindergarten

ELA- This week we will review all sounds and sight words we've learned so far. 

Sounds Learned: /s/, /m/, /r/, /t/, /b/, /n/, /h/, /v/, /k/ (spelled with C), /p/, /g/, /l/, /i/ (short), /k/, /kw/ (spelled with qu), /d/, /z/

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

Word Families Learned: -at (hat, sat, bat, mat, rat, etc.), -an (can, man, pan, ran, van, etc.), -it (fit, hit, kit, sit, etc.), -ig (pig, wig, jig, etc.)

Math- We will practice reading number words, counting objects to 20, and begin understanding volume.

 Important Days
Half Day: March 27th

Spring Break: March 30-6

4th Grade

We began our two week study of The Earth Dragon Awakes today.  Please check your child's planner each day!

Homework

***Your child's planner contains the most accurate information.

Important Days

Half Day: March 27th

Spring Break: March 30-6

Class News, March 2-6

Kindergarten

ELA- This week we will practice Zelda Zebra. Zelda says /z/. We will also practice the sight word have. 

Sounds Learned: /s/, /m/, /r/, /t/, /b/, /n/, /h/, /v/, /k/ (spelled with C), /p/, /g/, /l/, /i/ (short), /k/, /kw/ (spelled with qu), /d/, /z/

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

Word Families Learned: -at (hat, sat, bat, mat, rat, etc.), -an (can, man, pan, ran, van, etc.), -it (fit, hit, kit, sit, etc.), -ig (pig, wig, jig, etc.)

Math- We will practice addition and subtraction stories, measurement, and number order.

 Important Days
Half Day: March 27th

Spring Break: March 30-6

4th Grade

The Striking It Rich ELA test is this Friday.  A study guide and notes are in your child's ELA journal.  There is also Science and Social Studies quizzes this week.

***Your child's planner contains the most accurate information.

Important Days

Half Day: March 27th

Spring Break: March 30-6

Class News, Feb. 23-27

Kindergarten

ELA- This week we will practice Dudley Duck. Dudley says /d/. We will also practice the sight word have. 

Sounds Learned: /s/, /m/, /r/, /t/, /b/, /n/, /h/, /v/, /k/ (spelled with C), /p/, /g/, /l/, /i/ (short), /k/, /kw/ (spelled with qu), /d/

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

Word Families Learned: -at (hat, sat, bat, mat, rat, etc.), -an (can, man, pan, ran, van, etc.), -it (fit, hit, kit, sit, etc.), -ig (pig, wig, jig, etc.)

Math- We will practice addition and subtraction stories.

 Important Days
Half Day: March 27th

Spring Break: March 30-6

4th Grade

Homework- Mission project due Friday!

***Your child's planner contains the most accurate information.

Important Days

Half Day: March 27th

Spring Break: March 30-6

Class News, Feb. 9-13

Kindergarten

ELA- This week we will practice Queenie Queen. Queenie says /kw/ (spelled with qu).. We will also practice the sight word here and is. 

Sounds Learned: /s/, /m/, /r/, /t/, /b/, /n/, /h/, /v/, /k/ (spelled with C), /p/, /g/, /l/, /i/ (short), /k/, /kw/ (spelled with qu)

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

Word Families Learned: -at (hat, sat, bat, mat, rat, etc.), -an (can, man, pan, ran, van, etc.), -it (fit, hit, kit, sit, etc.)

Math- We will practice skip counting, orientation words, and counting larger numbers.

 Important Days

Minimum Day: Feb. 13th 

Winter Break: No School 2/16-20

4th Grade

Homework-

***Your child's planner contains the most accurate information.

Important Days
Minimum Day: Feb. 13th 

Winter Break: No School 2/16-20
Mission Project Due: Feb. 27th 

100th Day of School!

Class News, Feb. 2-6

Kindergarten

ELA- This week we will practice Keely Kangaroo. Keely says /k/. We will also practice the sight word here. 

Sounds Learned: /s/, /m/, /r/, /t/, /b/, /n/, /h/, /v/, /k/ (spelled with C), /p/, /g/, /l/, /i/ (short), /k/

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

Word Families Learned: -at (hat, sat, bat, mat, rat, etc.), -an (can, man, pan, ran, van, etc.), -it (fit, hit, kit, sit, etc.)

Math- We will practice addition and subtraction stories.

Valentine's Day- We will have time for a small (very, very small) Valentine's Day party on Friday, Feb. 13th. You child is welcome to bring Valentines for the class if they choose.  I'll send home a class list and sign-ups for the party this week. 

Important Days
100th Day of School: Tuesday, Feb. 3rd
Minimum Day: Feb. 13th 

Winter Break: No School 2/16-20

4th Grade

Homework- 

• ELA test Friday (The First Californians)
• Social Studies test Thursday
• C&TCF, Ch. 10-12
• math (daily)

***Your child's planner contains the most accurate information.

Important Days
Academic Assembly: Feb. 5th @ 10:30am
Minimum Day: Feb. 13th 

Winter Break: No School 2/16-20
Mission Project Due: Feb. 27th 

Class News, Jan. 26-30

Kindergarten

ELA- This week we will practice Larry Lion and Iggy Iguana. Larry says /l/ and Iggy says /i/ (short). We will also practice the sight word is. 

Sounds Learned: /s/, /m/, /r/, /t/, /b/, /n/, /h/, /v/, /k/ (spelled with C), /p/, /g/, /l/, /i/ (short)

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

Word Families Learned: -at (hat, sat, bat, mat, rat, etc.), -an (can, man, pan, ran, van, etc.), -it (fit, hit, kit, sit, etc.)

Math- We will practice addition and subtraction stories.

Important Days
100th Day of School: Tuesday, Feb. 3rd (Note went home today.)

Winter Break: No School 2/16-20

4th Grade

ELA- We started studying The First Californians yesterday.  The test will be Friday, Feb. 6th. 

Missions Project- The due date for the mission project is incorrectly listed on the description sheet.  The project is due Friday, Feb. 27th!

Homework- 

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Important Days

Winter Break: No School 2/16-20
Mission Project Due: Feb. 27th 

Class News, Jan. 12-16

Kindergarten

ELA- This week we will practice Gertie Goose. Gertie says /g/. We will also practice the sight word go. 

Sounds Learned: /s/, /m/, /r/, /t/, /b/, /n/, /h/, /v/, /k/ (spelled with C), /p/, /g/

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

Word Families Learned: -at (hat, sat, bat, mat, rat, etc.), -an (can, man, pan, ran, van, etc.)

Math- We will practice counting on, ways to make 10, telling time to the hour and identifying solid and flat shapes.

Important Days

MLK, Jr. Day: No School (Jan. 19th)

4th Grade

ELA- We will continue our study of What Rot!  The ELA test for this story is Friday.  

Missions Project- The due date for the mission project is incorrectly listed on the description sheet.  The project is due Friday, Feb. 27th!

Homework- 

***Your child's planner contains the most accurate information.

Important Days

MLK, Jr. Day: No School (Jan. 19th)
Mission Project Due: Feb. 27th 

Class News, Jan. 6-9

Kindergarten

ELA- This week we will continue to practice Pippa Pig. Pippa says /p/. We will also practice the sight word and.. 

Sounds Learned: /s/, /m/, /r/, /t/, /b/, /n/, /h/, /v/, /k/ (spelled with C), /p/

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

Word Families Learned: -at (hat, sat, bat, mat, rat, etc.), -an (can, man, pan, ran, van, etc.)

Math- We will practice counting on.

Important Days

MLK, Jr. Day: No School (Jan. 19th)

4th Grade

ELA- We began our study of What Rot! today.  The ELA test for this story will be Jan. 16th. 

Missions- We will spend the next two weeks organizing our research and planning the reports.  All report writing will be done in class. The mission project is the only thing that needs to be completed at home!

Homework- 

***Your child's planner contains the most accurate information.

Important Days

MLK, Jr. Day: No School (Jan. 19th)