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 :-)