Newsletter 10-31-14

     We finished addition with regrouping in math this week.  We will be working on subtraction with regrouping for the next few weeks.  We will continue to have a little extra math homework coming home for practice.   It is always okay to have help with homework.  It is extra practice for things we have already learned in class.

    Our class is taking a field trip to the WMS planetarium on Thursday, Nov. 6.  It is just a quick trip before lunch.  Please return permission slips if you have not yet.  This is a free field trip!

    Thanks for the great fall party!  Our room parents, Mrs. Baldwin and Mrs. Yarger planned a great afternoon for us.  Thanks to all who helped out or joined us!   

Spelling words for next week- List 8 :
or   corn   smart   thorn   worn   rope   dive   tape   tube   cheese   sale   said   jump   line
 
Our spelling tests are on Thursdays.

Upcoming events:
Nov. 6 – end of first trimester
Nov. 7 – teacher work day – no students
Nov. 11 – Veteran's Day program  10:00am in gym
Nov. 24 – PTO meeting 5:30pm in Happy Place
Nov. 27-28 – Thanksgiving Break – no school

Newsletter 10-17-14

     Since next week is a short week due to fall break, there is no spelling test.  The list below is for the following week, test on Thursday, Oct. 30.

    We have had loads of fun learning about the moon.  The moon phases bonus assignment (where students draw the moon each night/morning) is due Tuesday, Oct. 28.  Thanks for your help with this! 

    We started learning how to do addition with regrouping in math this week.  We will be working on this the next few weeks.  We are currently using dimes and pennies to practice trading ones for tens.  Next week we will learn how to write the problems out.  We will probably have a little extra math homework coming home for practice.   It is always okay to have help with homework.  It is extra practice for things we have already learned in class.   

Spelling words for next week- List 7 : (Test on Oct. 30)
clue   cruise    juice    suit   true   ten   nest   desk   leaf   sleep   green   friends   found   best
 
Our spelling tests are on Thursdays.

Upcoming events:
Oct. 27 – PTO meeting 5:30 in Happy Place  *date change*
Oct. 23-24 – Fall Break – no school
Nov. 6 – end of first trimester

Facial expression

An important part of drawing people that look real is drawing facial expression.  We learned that eyebrows are the key!

Newsletter 10-10-14

     Due to a death in the family, I will be traveling to Seattle for a funeral this week and the following.  I will be out four days – Thursday, October 9 through Tuesday, Oct. 14.  I am disappointed to be missing the field trip to Koinonia, but the other teachers are super prepared and it will be great.  Also since I am gone, there will no fact sheet homework.  It will resume when I return.  Thank you for your understanding during this time.

    Monday night's homework is to bring a lunch for the field trip.  Please send all disposable items and pack it in a disposable bag.  We will not be bringing anything back.  Please put your name on the bag and on your drink.

Spelling words for next week- List 6 :
boat   crow   float   glow   throat   rug   drum   tune   glue   duck   bug   tell   run   slow
Our spelling tests are on Thursdays.

Upcoming events:
Oct. 16 – Zoo night 6:30-7:30 in gym
Oct. 20 – PTO meeting 5:30 in Happy Place
Oct. 23-24 – Fall Break – no school
Nov. 6 – end of first trimester

Drawing people that look real

We have practiced drawing people that look real in our books.  Learning to sketch and add detail later is an important part of that.  Look at our characters playing ball, sitting, kneeling, and walking!

Newsletter 10-3-14

     Thanks to those of you who were able to come to conferences.  I enjoyed meeting with you.  Those of you I didn't meet with, I will schedule a time during January conferences.  As always, if you wish to meet with me before then, just send in a note or shoot me an email.  I will  be happy to set up a time to meet with you.

    Due to a death in the family, I will be traveling to Seattle for a funeral next week and the following.  I will be out four days – Thursday, October 9 through Tuesday, Oct. 14.  I am disappointed to be missing the field trip to Koinonia, but the other teachers are super prepared and it will be great.  Also since I am gone, there will no fact sheet homework.  It will resume when I return.  Thank you for your understanding during this time.

Spelling words for next week- List :
cheat   flea   speed   treat   wheat   top   nose   frog   coat   sock   eating   stop   clock   snap
Our spelling tests are on Thursdays.

Upcoming events:
Oct. 8 – fundraiser delivery 3:15-6pm in gym
Oct. 16 – Zoo night 6:30-7:30 in gym
Oct. 20 – PTO meeting 5:30 in Happy Place
Oct. 23-24 – Fall Break – no school
Nov. 6 – end of first trimester