Monday, April 28, 2014

April 28-May 2
Monday-Vv worksheet
Practice flash cards
Practice reading "The Jazz Band"
Tuesday-Zz worksheet
Practice flash cards
Practice reading "The Jazz Band"
Wednesday-end mark worksheet
Practice flash cards
Practice reading "The Jazz Band"
Thursday- subtraction worksheet
Practice flash cards
Practice reading "The Jazz Band"
Friday-Field trip permission form due


 In Phonics we will be learning about the voiced and unvoiced digraph th, as in thimble and feather. A digraph is 2 letters that come together to make one sound. We code digraphs by underlining them.

In Reading, we’ll read “On the Move.” This story is an informational text. We will discuss travel around the world. Students will learn about main idea. Please be sure to review your Family Times when it comes home.

Order forms for the Kindergarten Graduation DVD were sent home last week. This is a great Kindergarten keepsake! Order forms are due back by Monday, May 5th! NO ORDERS WILL BE TAKEN AFTER THIS DATE!

Thursday, April 17, 2014

April 21-25
Monday-match word to picture worksheet
Practice reading "Bud in the Mud"
Practice flash cards, especially was, where, said, come, what
Tuesday-wordsearch
Practice reading "Bud in the Mud"
Practice flash cards, especially was, where, said, come, what
Wednesday-adding worksheet
Practice reading "Bud in the Mud"
Practice flash cards, especially was, where, said, come, what
Thursday-drawing worksheet
Practice reading "Bud in the Mud"
Practice flash cards, especially was, where, said, come, what
Friday-
Practice reading "Bud in the Mud"
Practice flash cards, especially was, where, said, come, what

In Phonics, we will be learning about the digraph sh like in shark. A digraph is 2 letters that come together to make one sound. We code digraphs by underlining the 2 letters.
 
In Reading, we’ll read “The Little Engine that Could.” In this classic story, a little train carrying toys to all of the good boys and girls is confronted with a seemingly impassable mountain. As nicely as they ask, the toys cannot convince the Shiny New Engine or the Big Strong Engine to say anything but "I cannot. I cannot." It is left up to the Little Blue Engine to overcome the odds and pull the train to the other side. We will discuss make believe transportation. Students will learn about plot. Please be sure to review your Family Times when it comes home.




Monday, April 14, 2014

April 14-17
Monday-Uu worksheet
Practice flash cards
Practice reading "Bud the Pup"
Tuesday-story worksheet
Practice flash cards
Practice reading "Bud the Pup"
Wednesday-Uu worksheet
Practice flash cards
Practice reading "Bud the Pup"
Thursday-
Practice flash cards
Practice reading "Bud the Pup"
Friday- No school


In Reading, we’ll read Messenger, Messenger. In this story, Calvin Curbhopper leaves his studio apartment with his bike on his shoulder. By eight a.m., he's made his first delivery and embarked on a crazy routine of carrying urgent business packages through traffic, tunnels, parking lots and dangerous neighborhoods. He doesn't slow down until after nightfall, when he rides home. We will discuss transportation jobs. Students will learn about comparing and contrasting. Please be sure to review your Family Times when it comes home this week.

In Phonics, we will finish learning about long vowels. The rule for long vowels is if the vowel is followed by anything other than a consonant then it is long (we code it with a macron.) Students will also learn about the digraph ck like at the end of duck.
 
In math we will be finishing work on Topic 11, Decomposing Numbers 11 to 19.  We will then start Topic 12, Measurement.
 
An Easter egg hunt will be held on Wednesday, April 16th.  The boys and girls will be looking for eggs with the word “are” printed on the outside.  Be sure to review this word with your child!
 
For the Field Trip:  If you are interested in chaperoning the Field Trip, please send in a note as soon as possible.  Also, please make sure that you have fulfilled your PTO requirements that are necessary to be a chaperone for a Field Trip.

Friday, April 4, 2014

April 7-11
Monday- Xx worksheet
Practice flash cards
Practice reading "On the High Seas"
Tuesday- middle sound worksheet
Practice flash cards
Practice reading "On the High Seas"
Wednesday- penny worksheet
Practice flash cards
Practice reading "On the High Seas"
Thursday-trace word worksheet
Practice flash cards
Practice reading "On the High Seas"
Friday- QU Wedding

In Reading, we’ll read Mayday, Mayday!: A Coast Guard Rescue! In this book the United States Coast Guard leaps into action when they hear a call for help. A team of four highly trained rescue specialists head out in an H-60 Jayhawk helicopter. Battling fierce conditions, the Coast Guard team finally locates the disabled boat, rescues the crew, treats injured passengers, and carries them back to safety. We will be discussing emergency transportation. Students will learn about cause and effect. Please be sure to review your Family Times when it comes home this week.\

In Phonics, we will finish learning about the letter Q and begin long vowels. The rule for long vowels is if the vowel is followed by anything other than a consonant then it is long (we code it with a macron.) On Friday, April 5th students are formally invited to attend the wedding of Q and U! Invitations were sent!
 
·       In Math, we will begin Topic 10: Composing Numbers 11-19.  Review daily work mats and continue to practice addition, subtraction, and different ways to make numbers from 6-10.