Monday, February 29, 2016

February 29-March 4
Monday-Gg worksheet
Practice the flash cards
Practice reading "My Words"
Tuesday- 10 frame worksheet
Practice the flash cards
Practice reading "My Words"
Wednesday- grouping worksheet
Practice the flash cards
Practice reading "My Words"
Thursday-10 frame worksheet
Practice the flash cards
Practice reading "My Words"
Friday- Read Across America Day

For Reading we will the classic traditional tale, Goldilocks and the Three Bears as retold by Valeri Gorbachev.  We will review the comprehension skill, character and the letter sound /g/.

In Math we will finish Topic 8, Understanding Subtraction.  Review vocabulary; take away, difference, minus sign, and subtraction sentence.


This month’s AR “Book Buddy” recording sheet and books are due back to school on Monday, February 29th.  The goal for the month is 15 stories/books.  Students who meet the monthly goal will receive a Pizza Hut coupon! 

Friday, March 4th is NSE’s Read Across America Day in honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Throughout the week we will be reading some great books by Dr. Seuss.  Some Bloomsburg University students will visit our classroom on 2/4 to read the book, One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish and to do a follow up activity with the class. 

Newspaper in Education Week will be March 7-11.   Detailed notes will be sent home soon, so please watch for information in your child’s folder.

The PTO FUNDRAISER PICK-UP estimated date is scheduled for Thursday, March 10thin the gym.  Anyone who participated will need to stop by the school to pick up his/her orders!  Thank you for your support!

The PTO Spring Fling Chinese Auction will be held in April.  Our class’ theme basket will be K-Cups.  Any flavor of K-Cups for Keurig coffee makers would be greatly appreciated.


Monday, February 22, 2016

February 22-26
Monday-GYM
Ending sound worksheet
Practice flash cards
Practice reading "My Words"
Tuesday- MUSIC
Tracing worksheet
Practice flash cards
Practice reading "My Words"
Wednesday-COMPUTERS
Blend worksheet
Practice flash cards
Practice reading "My Words"
Thursday- GUIDANCE
Number worksheet
Practice flash cards
Practice reading "My Words"
Friday- ART


For Reading our next story will be “One Little Mouse!” by Dori Chaconas.  It will be a rhyming/concept story and we will review the comprehension skill, sequence.  We will introduce consonant blends too.


In Math we will be working on Subtraction, Topic 8.  Review daily practice pages and continue to practice joining sets and counting how many altogether. 



Friday, March 4th is NSE’s Read Across America Day in honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday.  Throughout the upcoming weeks we will be reading some great books by Dr. Seuss and making some fun things to go along with the stories.  Some students from Bloomsburg University will visit our classroom on Friday, 3/4 to read a book and do a follow up activity.

Newspaper in Education Week is a program sponsored by the Pottsville Republican & Herald to promote interest in the newspaper in our schools.  It will be starting on Monday, March 7th and continue through Friday, March 11th.

The Kindergarten reward for our Spartan Pride behavior goal for the month of February will be that students may bring one toy from home to play with during recess on Friday, February 26th.  The toy is your child’s responsibility and should remain in his/her backpack until recess and then be put back in when recess is over.  The toy should NOT be out on the bus or any time other than recess! 
 
This month’s AR “Book Buddy” recording sheet and books are due back to school on Monday, February 29th.  The goal for the month is 15 stories/books.  Students who meet the monthly goals will have their names entered into the end-of-the-year building-wide drawing for Accelerated Reader and will also receive a Pizza Hut coupon! 

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

February 17-19
Wednesday- DAY 3- computers
Ll worksheet
Practice flash cards
Practice reading "Lad and Me"
Thursday- DAY 4- library
18, 19, 20 worksheet
Practice flash cards
Practice reading "Lad and Me"
Friday- DAY 5-art

For Reading we will read the story, My Lucky Day, by Keiko Kasza.  It is an animal fantasy story and we will focus on the comprehension skill cause and effect. We will review the /l/ sound and connect it with the letter Ll. 

In Math we will finish Topic 7: Understanding Addition.  Review vocabulary; number story, join, plus sign, and addition sentence.  Continue to practice joining sets and counting how many altogether.  Next we will be working on Topic 8 –Understanding Subtraction.

The 3rd annual NSE Chinese auction will be held at NSE this year on Saturday, April  16th and Sunday, April 17th Every student will receive a free sheet of tickets if they attend the auction.  Donations of prizes are greatly appreciated!! For more information “like” the North Schuylkill Elementary Spring Fling Chinese Auction on Facebook or contact Alex Trexler (alexandra_fedeles@yahoo.com) (570) 875-7313.  Information about a “class basket” will be sent home soon.  Watch your child’s folder in the upcoming week!

Monday, February 8, 2016

February 8-11
Monday-Hh worksheet
Practice flash cards
Practice reading "I Have"
Tuesday- number worksheet
Practice flash cards
Practice reading "I Have"
Wednesday- ten frame worksheet
Practice flash cards
Practice reading "I Have"
Thursday- Ten frame worksheet
Practice flash cards
Practice reading "I Have"
Friday- NO School

For Reading we will continue with the story Rooster’s Off to See the World by Eric Carle.  It is an animal fantasy and we will be reviewing the comprehension skill,sequence.  We will review the initial /h/ sound for the letter Hh.  Review high frequency sight words daily!

In Math we will continue with Topic 7: Understanding Addition. Students will learn to join two groups and tell how many there are altogether.  They will learn how to use the plus sign and the equal sign and learn about addition sentences.  Please review daily lessons.

If you haven’t already returned your child’s activities’ yearbook picture form, please do so as soon as possible. PTO will be taking group pictures and class photos for the yearbook in the AM on Tuesday, February 9th.

 NSE PTO Gertrude Hawk Fundraiser Orders and Money are due by Thursday, Feb. 11th.  Make checks payable to North Schuylkill Elem. PTO. 

On Thursday, February 11th we will be having our Valentine’s party from 1:30-3:00. Valentines will be “delivered” the day of the party, so be sure to bring them to school before 2/11! 

There is no school for students on Friday, February 12 and Monday, February 15.

Monday, February 1, 2016

February 1-5
Monday- Oo worksheet
Read "A Cap for Tom"
Practice new flash cards
Tuesday- number worksheet
Read "A Cap for Tom"
Practice new flash cards
Friday, Feb.5 is now the 100th day of school. Please remember your projects.
         
For Reading this week we will read the story, The Lion and the Mouse. We will introduce the comprehension skill, main idea.  We will review the short /o/ sound in words.

In Math we will continue with Topic 6; Numbers to 100.  Continue to practice counting to 100 by 1’s and 10’s and writing numbers to 20.  Take some time to review daily practice pages!
The Valentine’s Day party will be held on Thursday, February 11thfrom 1:30-3:00. A Valentine’s Class List was sent home to help you prepare valentines for the party. 

Tuesday, February 2nd is Groundhog’s Day.  Check to see if Phil sees his shadow and whether or not there will be 6 more weeks of winter or an early spring!

February recording sheets for our AR “Book Buddy” bags will be sent home on Friday, 1/29. The goal for the month is 15+ books.  January Pizza Hut reward coupons will be enclosed in your child’s folder too. 

There will be NO SCHOOL for students on Friday, February 12th due to a scheduled ACT 80 day, and Monday, February 15th—Presidents’ Day.