November 20th

    Next week is a short week, however it is also the Spelling Review week.  There will be a test on Wednesday of this review.  These words are not difficult and they are a review.

1.                   robot

2.         silent

3.         rapid

4.         music

5.         focus

6.         trouble

7.          people

8.          gentle

9.          uncle

10.                     little

11.                     homework

12.                     snowstorm

13.                     butterflies

14.                     toothbrush

15.                     scarecrow

16.                     square

17.                     three

18.                     squeeze

19.                     throw

20.                     strike

21.                     father

22.                     chapter

23.                     alphabet

24.                     weather

25.                     catch

These are the vocabulary words from Unit II.  Test on Tuesday.

pegs                          crops                               barrels

cuddles                   scattered                         gardener

wealth                    hatch                              slammed

strain                      cellar                               bottom

flippers                   realize                             cheated

clearing                   pecks                           motioned

lazy                         shivered                         spoil

frozen                      strain                              steep

preen                       shiny                              clever

snuggles                    enormous                     shocked

excitement                partners                       sadness 

Feast starts around 11:00 on Wednesday.  Hope to see you there.         

November 19

     Sorry this was posted so late but I had late conferences and had to go to a conference myself.

        No written homework due to studying for Spelling, Social Studies and the Apostles' Creed.

        Have a great weekend!!

November 18

     Homework:

              Math - Worksheet on Telling Time

              Spelling - Page 40

              Social Studies - Study for test

      A great big "Thank you" to Mr. & Mrs. Esposito who volunteered to make a turkey for the feast. We truly appreciate it.  Also all parents are invited to come help!!

November 17

    Homework:

           Math - Worksheet on am and pm  Color!

           Grammar - Worksheet on Plural Possessive Nouns

           Social Studies - Review and study for test on Friday 

           Spelling - Study

     We have been reviewing Chapter 2 in Social Studies for the past 2 days.  Vocabulary is important   We will continue to review the concepts tomorrow and Thursday.

       We finish the second unit in reading this week.  I sent vocabulary words home for them to study the meanings for the Vocab Test next Tuesday. If you do not see them, please ask for them.  They are in a sandwich baggie.  There should be about 30 words.

November 16

    Forms for the feast are due by tomorrow.  If you are still willing to bake, we still have things to make.  Anyone up to making a turkey?  Your assignment will be going home tomorrow with your child.  Please ask for them.  Thank you for your help.

         Homework:

                Math - Worksheet on Telling Time -Write the time then the min. after the hour and the min. before the next hour

                Spelling - Study for Test on Friday

                Social Studies - Worksheet on Vocabulary  Test Friday

  It has come to my attention that many children will not be in school next Tuesday or Wednesday.  We are having our Unit II test next week and I would like to know ahead of time who will not be in.  One test is an oral test on vocabulary which is very hard to make up. Please let me know so I can work around it.

   Also part of our dress regulation is that belts are worn with the pants (boys and girls) and that shirts are tucked in.  Many boys are not wearing the belt and I will be giving out slips if they do not conform.  If you can't find the belt on a specific day, please write a note.   thank you. 

November 15

    Looking forward to meeting with everyone this week.  If you encounter any problem, please let me know.  Thank you.

  Spelling for Unit II  Week 5  "William's House"

Basic:

    father      chapter       other       alphabet        watch

    English     weather      catch       fashion          shrink

    pitcher     flash          athlete      trophy          nephew

Challenge:

     northern    establish     emphasis    hyphen    challenge

Vocabulary for "William's House"

     barrels - countainers with round, flat tops and bottoms and sides that                       curve out slightly

     cellar - an underground room or rooms

     clearing - an open space of land in a forest

     pegs - pins or small bolts of wood or metal used to fasten parts together

     spoil - to become bad or not good to eat

     steep - having a sharp slope; almost straight up and down

November 12

     Hope everyone had a good day off!

     Science tests went great!  Many 90's and higher.  They were given back so they do have them.

        Homework:

             Spelling - Study for Test tomorrow

             Math - Practice 2-5

             Grammar - Page 34 The whole page this time.

November 11

   For some strange reason what I edit is not coming up.  I edited yesterday and I can view it but you can't.  Will send home a note instead.

November 10

    The children were given the new Book Report assignment notice today.  Please ask them if you did not receive the informational notice.  The book is to be fictional and approved by me.  The form is a guide for them as they read the book.  This form must be returned on November 30th when the reports will be written in class.

    We will be learning the "Apostles' Creed".  Please help your child memorize it.  They will bring home a copy and the dates each section is to be learned by.  Right now we are just going over its meaning.

    Conferences have been set.  Please let me know before Friday if you haven't received the form or if the time is still not good for you.

     Homework:

           Math - Practice 2-4 (Page 17)  Please let them work on this independently.  We had small groups today and I know there are still a few children who need help. I will be working with them on Thursday.

           Spelling - Page 36 - Study

           Science - Study for test on Thursday.  Children should have books and folders to study from.  The diagram of the egg and life cycles will be on the test.

November 9th

       Homework:

           Grammar - Page 9  Singular Possessive Nouns

           Science -  Life Cycle Worksheet Study for Test on Thurs.

           Spelling  - Page 34  Study

    The gym teacher left early today so we will have gym tomorrow.  If possible, please have your child wear gym uniform again tomorrow.

    Science test has been moved to Thursday so we can review a little more.  The children should have their book and folder tonight.

November 8

    Children did a great job on Friday!!!!

   Spelling Words for Tops & Bottoms:

      splash       throw        three        square       throat

      strike        street        split          splurge      thrill

      strength     squeak      throne       squeeze     strawberry

  Challenge Words:

     squid       squander      arthritis     instrument     strategy

   Vocabulary Words for Tops & Bottoms

 1. bottom - the lowest part

 2. cheated - tricked someone; acted in a way that was not honest

 3. clever - bright; intelligent

  4. crops - plants grown for food

  5. lazy - not willing to work or move fast

  6. partners - members of a company who share the risks and profits of

                    the business

  7. wealth - riches

November 5th

     Mass tomorrow.  Please wear the formal uniform.

        Homework:

            Math - Practice 2-3 #1-6

            Grammar - Page 32 #1-0

            Science - Assessment A for Chapter 2 #1-18  2 sides

November 4

      All forms with new times (if you requested one) have been sent out.  Please check with your child as I gave them out this morning.  Also we were running late today at dismissal so envelopes were not passed out.  I'm sorry if this is an inconvience.  The time just got away from us.

     Homework:

           Math - Practice 2-2

          Spelling - Study for Test

          Social Studies - Worksheet

          Fire Prevention - Worksheet

November 3

    Homework:

          Math - Practice 2-1

          Spelling - Study

          Grammar - Page 29

          Science - Study Guide #1-18

November 2

     It sure is hard to believe that it is November already!  Time sure is flying by. 

     Spelling words for this week are compound words.

        sunglasses      football      homework      haircut       popcorn

       railroad     snowstorm         earring        scarecrow     sandbox

       blueberry   butterflies        lawnmower    campground  toothbrush 

Challenge

                  thumbtack                 earthquake           scrapbook

                     courthouse         whirlpool

There are only 6 words this week for "Prudy's Problem and How She Solved It".

    collection- A group pf things gathered from many places and belonging together

    enormous - Very, very large

    realize - To understand something clearly

    scattered - Separated and going in different directions

    shiny - Giving off or reflecting a bright light; bright

    strain - To draw tightly; to stretch too much

    shivered - Shook with cold, fear, or excitement