Friday, November 22, 2013

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

Friday, November 8, 2013

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

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

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

Monday, October 28, 2013

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

Sunday, October 20, 2013

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