Friday, December 17, 2010

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

December 20-23
There is no homework this week.

Our holiday party will be held on December 22 from 1:30-3:00.

Thursday, December 23 will be an 11:45 dismissal for students.

Monday, December 13, 2010

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

Dec. 13-17
Spelling- No lesson
Math
Tues.- line of symmetry- complete 2 papers
Wed.- 1/2 of a whole- complete 2 papers

Thursday, December 23 is an early dismissal for students.

Monday, December 6, 2010

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

Dec. 6-10
Spelling-Lesson 12
Mon.- write words three times each
Wed.-write words three times each
Thurs.- practice test
Fri.- final test
Reading
Mon. through Fri.- please read "Honey Bees", pg. 140-157. Practice reading the words on pg. 140 and the story. There will be a test on these words and story on Friday.
Math
Mon.- identifying 1 cup of liquid- complete 1 paper
Tues.-identify even numbers to 20- complete 2 papers
Wed.- locating numbers on 100 chart- complete 2 papers
Thurs.-counting dimes and pennies- complete 2 papers
Fri.-line of symmetry- complete 2 papers
The Kindergarten, First Grade and Second Grade Christmas Concert will be held on Monday, Dec. 13 at 9:30 in the High School Auditorium.

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

Nov. 30- Dec. 3
Spelling- Lesson 11
Tues.- write words three times each
Wed.- write words three times each
Thurs.- practice test
Fri.- final test
Reading
Tues.- Fri.- Please read "Life in the Forest", pg. 114-129. Practice reading the words on pg. 114. There will be a test on these words and story on Friday.
Math
Tues.- counting by 2's--complete 2 papers
Wed.-telling time to the hour- complete 2 papers
Thurs.-subtracting 0 and subtracting a number by itself (6-6=0)-complete 2 papers
Our Santa Shop shopping day is on Wednesday, Dec. 1.

Friday, November 19, 2010

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

November 22-24
Spelling- No lesson this week:)
Reading
Please read "The Big Circle", pg. 86-103. Practice the words and the story. There will be a test on these words and story on Tuesday.
Math
Mon.- subtracting 1- complete 2 papers
Tues.-counting dimes- complete 2 papers
There will be an 11:45 early dismissal on Wednesday, Nov. 24.
Our Santa Shop shopping day is on Wednesday, Dec. 1.
Please dress appropriately for recess. We do go outside.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

Nov. 16-19
Spelling- Lesson 10
Tues.-write words three times each
Wed.- write words three times each
Thurs.-practice test
Fri.- final test
There will be no spelling next week:)
Math
Tues.-covering a design in different ways-complete back of 2 papers
Wed.- counting by 10's to 100- complete back of two papers
Thurs.-subtracting 1-complete back of 2 papers
Reading
Tues.- Tues. (Nov.23)-Please read "The Big Circle", pg. 86-103. Practice the words on pg.86. There will be a test on these words and story on Tues., Nov. 23.
There will be an 11:45 early dismissal on Wednesday, Nov. 24.
Please dress appropriately for recess. We do go outside.

Monday, November 8, 2010

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

Nov. 8-12
Spelling- Lesson 9
Mon.-write words three times each
Wed.- write words three times each
Thurs.- practice test
Fri.- final test
Math
Mon.- sorting items- complete back of 2 papers
Tues.-weighing objects- complete back of 2 papers
Wed.-finding a sum by counting on-complete back of 2 papers
Fri.- adding 0- complete back of 2 papers
Reading
Mon.-Fri.- Please read "Who works Here?", pg 66-77. Practice the words on pg 66. There will be a test on these words and story on Friday.
There is no school for students on Mon., Nov. 15.
Shorts are NOT allowed to be worn during standard time. Shorts can be worn again when daylight savings begins in the spring.
Please dress appropriately for recess. We do go outside.

Monday, November 1, 2010

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

November 1-5
Spelling- Lesson 8
Mon.-write words three times each
Wed.- write words three times each
Thurs.- practice test
Fri.- final test
Math
Mon.- counting backwards 10- 1- complete back of 2 papers
Tues.- morning, afternoon, evening, night-complete back of two papers
Thurs.- adding one- complete back of 2 papers
Fri.- adding one- complete back of 2 papers
Reading
Mon.- Fri.- Please read "The Farmer in the Hat", pg. 38-53. Practice the words on pg. 38. There will be a test on these words and story on Friday.
Report cards will be sent home on Friday, Nov. 5.
Please wear warm clothes, we do go outside for recess.

Monday, October 25, 2010

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

October 25-29
Spelling- Lesson 7
Mon.- write words three times each
Wed.-write words three times each
Thurs.- practice test
Fri.- final test
Math
Mon.- designs with pattern blocks- complete back
Tues.-ordering numbers to 20- complete back
Wed.-subtraction problems- complete back
Thurs.- counting backward- complete back
Reading
Please read "A Big Fish for Max", pg. 12-29. Practice reading the words on pg. 12 and the story. There will be a test on these words and story on Friday.
PTO party money is $4.00. Please hand in as soon as possible.
The Halloween Parade will begin at 2:00 on Friday.
Please send costumes in a bag with your child's name on it.

Friday, October 15, 2010

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

October 18-22
Spelling-Lesson 6
Mon.- write words three times each
Wed.- write words three times each
Thurs.- practice test
Fri.- final test
Math
Mon.-doubles with sums to 18- complete back
Tues.-doubles with sums to 18- complete back
Wed.-light and heavy objects using a balance- complete back
Thurs.-doubles with sums to 18- complete back
Reading
Please read "Animal Park", pg. 116-127. Practice reading the words on pg 116 and the story. There will be a test on these words and story on Friday.
PTO party money is $4.00. Please hand in as soon as possible:)
***Wear sneakers on Friday. We will be walking at the stadium for "Make a Difference Day".***

Monday, October 4, 2010

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

October 4-8
Spelling- Lesson 5
Mon.- Write words three times each
Wed.- Write words three times each
Thurs.- practice test
Fri.- Final test
Math
Mon.- write addition sentences- complete back
Tues.- identify ordinal position to sixth- complete back
Wed.- doubles with sums to 10- complete back
Thurs.- identify a rectangle and its sides and angles- complete back
Reading
Please read "Get the Egg!", pg 96-107. Practice reading the words on pg. 96 and the story. There will be a test on these words and story on Friday.
There will be a pep rally on Friday morning. Please wear your SPARTAN apparel and show your school spirit.
There is NO school for students on Monday, October 11 and Tuesday, October 12.
PTO party money is $4.00. Please hand in as soon as you can:)

Monday, September 27, 2010

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

September 27- October 1
Spelling- Lesson 4
Mon. write words three times each
Wed. - write words three times each
Thurs.- practice test
Fri.- final test
Math
Mon.- Identify a number between 2 numbers- complete back
Tues.- dividing a solid in half- complete back
Wed.- graphing- complete back
Reading
Please read "A Fox and a Kit", pg. 76-87. Practice reading the words on pg. 76 and the story. There will be a test on these words and story on Friday.
Hearing tests will be given on Tuesday.

PTO party money is $4.00. Please hand in as soon as you can:)

We will be making applesauce, enjoying apples and dip, and eating apple shapd cookies in honor of Johnny Appleseed's birthday.

Monday, September 20, 2010

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

Sept. 20-24
Spelling- Lesson 3
Mon.- write words three times each
Wed.- write words three times each
Thurs.- practice test
Fri.-final test
Math
Mon.-identify a triangle- complete back
Tues.- make a shape on a geoboard- complete back
Wed.- some more, some went away-complete back
Fri.- counting pennies- complete back
Reading
Please read "The Blue Ox", pg 54-65. Practice reading the words on pg. 54 and the story. There will be a test on these words and story on Friday.
Every Friday is SPIRIT DAY. Show your Spartan Spirit by wearing your favorite Spartan t-shirt.

Monday, September 13, 2010

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

Sept. 13-17
Spelling- Lesson 2
Mon.-write words three times each
Wed.- write words three times each
Thurs.- practice test
Fri.- final test
Math
Mon.- smallest/ largest- complete back of worksheet
Thurs.- first, second, third- complete back of worksheet
Fri.- some more/ some went away- complete back of worksheet
Reading
Please read "pig in a Wig", pg. 32-45. Practice reading the words on pg. 32 and reading the story. There will be a test on these words and story on Friday.
Library day is every Monday.
We will be shopping at the Book Fair on Wednesday.

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

Sept. 7-10
Spelling-Lesson 1
Tues.-Write words 3 times each
Wed.- Write words 3 times each
Thurs.-Practice test- If your child receives 100% on the practice test, He does NOT need to take Friday's test.
Fri.-Final test
Math
Tues.-writing 2, 3, 7- complete back of worksheet
Wed.- identify circle and square-complete back of worksheet
Thurs.-left and right, and most and fewest-complete back of worksheet
Fri.- writing 0, 6, 8, and 9-complete back of worksheet
Reading
Practice reading "Sam, Come Back!" There will be a test on the words on pg. 12 and the story on Friday.
School pictures will be taken on Thursday, September 9. Please remember to follw the school dress code.

Monday, May 17, 2010

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

May 17-21
Spelling- Lesson 21
Mon.-write words three times each
Wed.- write words three times each
Thurs.-practice test- make corrections three times each
Fri.- final test
Phonics
Tues.- suffixes -er, -est-complete back
Wed.- suffix -ful- complete back
Thurs.- prefix un-- complete back
Math
Mon.- measuring distances using feet- complete back
Tues.- adding 9- complete back
Wed.- dollar sign- NO homework
Thurs.- adding 9- complete back
Reading
Please read "Dot and Jabber and the Great Acorn Mystery", pg 78-103. Practice the words on pg. 78. There will be a test on these words and story on THURSDAY.
Please remember to wear sunscreen and bring a change of sneakers and socks for the carnival on Monday, May 24.

Monday, May 10, 2010

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

May 10-14
Spelling- Lesson 20
Mon.- write words three times each
Wed.- write words three times each
Thurs.- practice test-make corrections 3 times each
Fri.- final test
Phonics
Tues.- letter a (wallet)- complete back
Wed.- diagraph ei (receipt, veil)-complete back
Thurs.- diagraph ew (cashew)- complete back
Math
Tues.- subtracting a number from 10- complete back
Wed.- subtract a number from 10- complete back
Thurs.- identify a dozen and half dozen- complete back
Fri.- measuring distances using feet_complete back
Reading
Please read "Mole and the Baby Bird", pg. 46-67. Practice the words on pg. 46. There will be a test on these words and story on Friday.
All students can wear their pink or navy Relay for Life shirts on Friday.

Monday, May 3, 2010

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

May 3-7
Spelling- Lesson 19
Mon. - write words three times each
Wed.- write words three times each
Thurs.- practice test-make corrections 3 times each
Fri.- final test
Phonics
Mon.- trigraph dge (bridge)-complete back
Tues- spelling with ch and j-complete back
Wed.- diagraph ie (pie, shield)-complete back
Fri.- combination wh (whale)-complete back
Math
Mon.- draw congruent shapes and designs-complete back
Tues.- measuring and drawing line segments to nearest inch-complete back
Wed.- counting nickels- complete back
Thurs.- counting nickels and pennies-complete back
Fri.- ordering events by time-complete back
Reading
Please read "Tippy Toe Chick, Go", 12-35. Practice the words on pg. 12. There will be a test on the story and words on Friday.

Monday, April 26, 2010

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

April 26- 30
Spelling-No Lesson
Phonics
Mon.-rule v cv' with e,o,u- complete back
Wed.- trigraph tch (patch)- complete back
Math
Mon.- sums of 10- complete back
Wed.-congruent shapes and designs- complete back
Reading
Please read "Tippy Toe Chick, Go!", pg 12-35. Practice the words on page 12. There will be a test on the story and the words sometime next week.

The field trip to Hershey is on Thursday. A reminder note will be sent home on Wednesday. If you didn't return your "pink" permission form, please return it as soon as possible!

Monday, April 19, 2010

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

April 19-23
Spelling Fieldtrip Lesson
Phonics
Mon.- soft g (giraffe)-complete back
Wed.- spelling with doubling rule-complete back
Thurs.- "Ghost Letters" kn (knot), gn (gnat), wr (wreath)- complete back
Fri.- spelling with doubling and dropping rule- complete back
Reading- Please read "Henry and Mudge", pg 158-181. Practice the words on pg 158. There will be a test on these words and story on Friday.
Math
Mon.- comparing and ordering numbers to 100- complete back
Tues.- counting by 100- complete back
Wed.- sums of 10, finding the missing addend-complete back
Thurs.-sums of 10-complete back

Monday, April 12, 2010

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

April 12-16
Spelling- Lesson 18
Phonics
Mon.-diagraph ey (key)- complete back of paper
Tues.- rule vc' v-complete back
Wed.- diagraph ph (phone)-complete back
Reading
Please read "Peter's Chair", pg 128-151. Practice the words on pg 128. There will be a test on these words and story on Friday.
Math
Tues.-counting by 100's- complete back of paper
Wed.- sums of 10- complete back
Thurs.- sums of ten- complete back

Thursday, April 1, 2010

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

April 5- 9
Spelling- Lesson 17
Phonics
Mon.-diagraph au (faucet)-complete back
Tues.- diagraph aw (straw)- complete back
Wed.- "WILD COLT" words- complete back
Thurs.- diagraph oa-complete back
Reading-Please read "The Lady in the Moon", pg 100-119. Practice the words on pg 100. There will be a test on this story and the words on Fri.
Math
Mon.- divide shapes into 4ths- complete back
Tues.- adding 10 to a number-complete back
Wed.- counting by 10's from a single digit number-complete back
Fri-adding 10 to a number-complete back
Report cards will be sent home on Friday, April 9.

Monday, March 29, 2010

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

March 29-April 1
Spelling- No Lesson
Phonics-
Mon.-rule vc ccv or vcc cv- complete back of paper
Wed.- diagraph au (faucet)-complete back of paper
Math
Mon.- adding 2 digit numbers with regrouping- complete back
Tues.- telling time to the half hour- complete back
Wed.- dividing a shape into 4ths- complete back
Reading-
Mon.-Wed.- please read "The Lady in the Moon", pg 100-119. Practice the words on pg 100. A test on these words and story will be given NEXT Friday (April 9).
There is no school on Friday, April 2.

Monday, March 22, 2010

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

March 22-26
Spelling- Easter Lesson
Mon.-words three times each
Wed.- Words three times each
Thurs.- practice test
Fri.- final test
Reading- Please read "Mr. Bones: Dinosaur Hunter", pg 74-91. Practice the words on pg 74. There will be a test on this story and words on Friday.
Phonics
Mon.- suffix -es- complete back
Wed.- dipthongs ou (mouse) and ow (cow)- complete back
Thurs.- spelling with ou and ow- complete back
Fri.- rule vc ccv or vcc cv- complete back
Math
Mon.-counting large collections, grouping by 10- complete back
Tues.- comparing 2 digit numbers- complete back
Thurs.-adding 2 digit numbers with regrouping- complete back
Fri.- telling time to the half hour- complete back
There is NO school on Friday, April 2.

Monday, March 15, 2010

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

March 15-19
Spelling-Lesson 16
Mon. -write words three times each
Wed.- write words three times each
Thurs.- practice test- make corrections 3 times each
Fri.- final test
Phonics
Mon.- spelling with oi, oy-complete back
Wed.- rule vc cvc cv- complete back
Thurs.- final, stable syllable -tion (lotion)-complete back
Fri.- diagraph ue (glue)-complete back
Math
Tues.- adding two digit numbers without regrouping- complete back
Wed.-identify how many more on a graph-complete back
Thurs.- identify and make congruent shapes-complete back
Fri.- grouping by 10, counting large collections-complete back
Reading-Please read "The Dot", pg 46-67. Practice the words on pg 46. There will be a test on these words and story on Friday.
Children are allowed to wear the green spartan shirts on Wednesday.
Spring pictures are on Thursday. Children are allowed to wear spartan shirts for pictures.

Monday, March 8, 2010

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

March 8- 12
Spelling- Lesson 15
Mon.- 3 times each
Wed.- 3 times each
Thurs.- practice test
Fri.- final test
Phonics
Mon.-diagraph ea (leaf)- complete back
Tues- diagraph ea (thread, steak)-complete back
Thurs.-Spelling with the dropping rule- complete back
Fri.- dipthongs oi, oy (oil, toy) -complete back
Reading- Mon.-Fri.-Please read "Mama's Birthday Present", pg. 12-37. Practice the words on pg. 12. There will be a test on these words and story on Fri.
Math
Tues.-identifying doubles plus 1 facts- complete back
Wed.- doubles facts plus 1-complete back
Thurs.-doubles facts plus 1-complete back
Fri.- doubles plus 1-complete back
Gym-Please practice tying shoelaces. Your child will be tested on this on Tues.

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

March 2-5
Spelling- Lesson 14
Tues.- write words three times each
Wed.- practice test
Thurs.- final test
Phonics
Wed.- rule v' cv (banana)-complete back
Math
Tues.- adding two digit numbers without regrouping-complete back
Wed.- adding two digit numbers without regrouping-complete back
Thurs.-adding- showing doubles plus 1 facts-complete back
Reading- Tues.- Thurs.- please read "Where Are My Animal Friends?", pg 146-163.
Practice the words on pg 146. There will ba a test on these words and story on Thurs.
NSE will be celebrating Read Across America Day on Friday. Bloomsburg University students will be coming into our classrooms to work on some Dr. Seuss activities.

Monday, February 22, 2010

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

Feb. 22-26
Spelling- Lesson 14
Mon.- Write words three times each
Wed.- write words three times each
Thurs.- practice test- make corrections 3 times each
Fri.- final test
Phonics
Mon.- rule v' cv with o and u- complete back
Tues.- rule v' cv (banana)- complete back
Math
Mon.-sorting common objects- complete back
Tues.- adding 2 digit numbers without regrouping- complete back
Wed.- adding 2 digit numbers without regrouping- complete back
Thurs.- adding 2 digit numbers without regrouping- complete back
Reading-Mon.- Thurs.- please read "Where Are My Animal Friends?", pg 146-163. Practice the words on pg. 146. There will be a test on these words and story on Thurs.
NSE will be celebrating Read Across America Day on Friday. Bloomsburg University students will be coming into our classrooms to work on some Dr. Seuss activities.
There is NO school for students on Monday, March 1 due to an Act 80 Day.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

Feb. 16-19
Spelling- Valentine's Lesson
Wed.- write words three times each
Thurs.- practice test
Fri.- final test
Phonics
Tues.-rule v' cv with a- complete back
Thurs.- rule v' cv with e and i-complete back
Math
Tues.- using a ruler to draw a line segment- complete back
Thurs.- sorting common objects- complete back
Reading
Tues.- Thurs. -Please read "I'm a Caterpillar", pg 120-137. There will be a test on the words on pg 120 and the story on Thurs. Please read "Where Are My Animal Friends?", pg 146-163 on Friday.
Valentine Parties will be held on Friday, February 19.

Monday, February 8, 2010

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

Feb. 8-12
Spelling-Valentine's Lesson
Mon.- write words three times each
Wed.- Write words three times each
Thurs.-practice test
Fri.- final test
Phonics
Mon.- soft c (circle)-complete back
Tues.- diagraph ow (bow)-complete back
Thurs.- rule v' cv with a-complete back
Fri.- rule v' cv with e and i-complete back
Math
Mon.-subtracting 2- complete back
Tues.- counting by 5 and tally marks- complete back
Thurs.- using a ruler to draw a line- complete back
Fri.- sorting common objects- complete back
Reading
Mon.-Wed.- read "I'm a Caterpillar", 120-137. Practice the words on pg 120 and the story. There will be a test on Wednesday. Thurs.- Fri.- Please read "Where Are My Animal Friends?", pg 146-163.
Gym-practice tying your shoes. There will be a test on shoelace tying in a few weeks.
Party money is due by Friday. $4.00 will cover the Valentine party and end of the year party.
Valentines can be sent in anytime this week.
There is no school on Mon., Feb. 15 in honor of Presidents' Day.

Monday, February 1, 2010

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

Feb. 1-5
Spelling- Lesson 13
Mon.- write words three times each
Wed.- write words three times each
Thurs.- practice test- make corrections three times each
Fri.- final test
Phonics
Mon.- combination ir (bird)- complete back
Tues.-combination ur (turtle)- complete back
Thurs.- soft c (circle)-complete back
Fri- diagraph ow (bow)- complete back
Math
Mon.-writing the cent symbol- complete back
Tues.- dividing into squares- complete back
Thurs.- subtracting 2- complete back
Fri.- subtracting 2- complete back

Monday, January 25, 2010

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

Jan. 25-26
Spelling- Lesson 12
Mon.- write words three times each
Wed.- write words three times each
Thurs.- practice test
Fri.- final test
Phonics
Tues.- combination or (horse)- complete back
Wed.- combination qu (quilt)- complete back
Fri.- combination ir (bird)- complete back
Math
Mon.- writing number words 0- 10- complete back
Tues.- identifying pairs- complete back
Wed.- graphing- complete back
Fri.- using dimes and pennies-complete back
Reading-Mon.- please read "Jan's New Home", pg. 72-87. Practce the words on pg 72 and review the story. There will be a test on the words and story on Tues. Tues.-Fri.- Please read "Frog and Toad Together", pg. 96-111. There will be a test on this story and words next Tues.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

Jan. 19-22
Spelling- Lesson 11
Tues.- write words three times each
Wed.- write words three times each
Thurs.- practice test
Fri.- final test
Phonics
Tues.- diagraph ay (hay)- complete back
Thurs.- combination ar (star)- complete back
Fri.- diagraph ch (cheese)- complete back
Math
Tues.- covering a design with block patterns-complete back
Thurs.- adding 2 to a number- complete back
Fri.- measuring length-complete back
Reading- Please read "Jan's New Home", pg 72-87. Practice the words on pg. 72 and the story. There will be a test on this story and words next Tues.

Monday, January 11, 2010

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

Jan. 11-15
Spelling- Lesson 10
Mon.- write words three times each
Wed.- write words three times each
Thurs.- practice test- make corrections 3 times each
Fri.- Final test
Phonics
Mon.-suffixes -less, -ness,-ly-complete back of paper
Tues.-diagraph ai (rain)- complete back of paper
Wed.- diagraph ay (hay)- complete back of paper
Fri.- diagraph ch (cheese)- complete back of paper
Math
Mon.- identify odd and even numbers- complete back of paper
Tues.- time to the hour- complete back of paper
Wed.- adding 2 to an even number- complete back of paper
Thurs.- adding 2 to an odd number- complete back of paper
Fri.- pattern blocks- complete back of paper

Monday, January 4, 2010

Mrs. Kaminsky's Homework

Jan. 4-8
Spelling- Lesson 9
Mon.- write words three times each
Wed.- write words three times each
Thurs.- practice test- make corrections 3 times each
Fri.- final test
Phonics
Mon.- combination er (butter)-complete back of paper
Tues.- trigraph igh (light)- complete back of paper
Thurs.- compound words- complete back of paper
Fri.- suffixes -less, -ness, -ly- complete back of paper
Reading
Mon.- Fri.- Please read "An Egg is An Egg" pg. 12-29. There will be a test on the words on pg. 12 and the story on Friday.
Math
Mon.- identify a line of symmetry- complete back of paper
Tues.- line of symmtery-complete back of paper
Thurs.- odd and even numbers- complete back of paper
Fri.- numbering a face clock and telling time to the hour- complete back of paper