Class News, Feb. 3-7

Kindergarten

Math

We will practice finding differences and using the minus sign this week.

ELA

The students will meet Zelda Zebra this week. Dudley says /z/. Students will also learn the sight word have.  

We've been practicing the -ig word family. Ask your child to tell you some -ig words!

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

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

Science/Social Studies 

We will learn about flowers, seeds, and George Washington.

Important Dates 

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

4th Grade

Mr. Glass' Surgery

Mr. Glass is having elbow surgery Friday, Feb. 7th. He doesn't know how long he will be away from school. It could be a few days or a week. It all depends on how he feels after surgery. Please email me if you have any questions- sarahradon@yahoo.com. 

ELA

Today we began a two week unit for Striking It Rich. 

Mission Report/Project Information 

Mission Project Description 
Note Taking Sheets 

Homework/Tests

• Math (check planner)
• Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Ch. 13-15, 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

• Minimum Day: Feb. 14th (Thursday schedule)
• Presidents' Break: Feb. 17th-21st (no school)
• Mission Project Due: Feb. 28th

Have a great week,

Mrs. Radon & Mr. Glass

The First Californians Notes and Study Guide

All information can be found here.

Mrs. Radon :-)

What Rot! Notes and Study Guide

All information can be found here!

-Mrs. Radon :-)

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