Sunday, December 14, 2014

Lesson Plans 12/15-12/19

Reminders

New After School Program -dismissal in main office. Please send in shopping bags with your children as we will be packing up books into the classroom closets, for winter break and clean up. On Friday December 19, 2014 we will be having lessons and carols and I would like students to wear red or green in light of the Christmas spirit and any other christmas accessories that you may want them to wear are welcomed. Have a safe and wonderful Christmas. Class resumes January 5,2015.

Sight Words
do
has
said








Homework
Monday 12/15
Prog. in mathematics pg.195-196
Write each sight word three times in hw notebook
Tuesday 12/16
Prog. in mathematics pg.199-200
Phonics book pg.103-104 
Wednesday 12/17
Prog. in mathematics pg.201-202
Write a sentence with each sight word in hw notebook

Sunday, December 7, 2014

Lesson Plans 12/8-12/12

Reminders
Monday December 8, 2014 Mass at 9:00 am children should be in full uniform with ties, shoes and sweaters. Parents are welcomed to join us for the Mass. Early Dismissal on Friday December 12, 2014 at 12:00noon after school program available if needed. Tuesday Math test on shapes. 

Sight Words
and
help 
want



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Homework
Monday 12/8
Go math practice book pg.187-188
Write each sight word three times in hw notebook
Phonics book pg.91-92
Tuesday 12/9
Go math practice book pg.189-190
Phonics book pg.93-94
Wednesday 12/10
Go math practice book pg.191-192
Write a sentence with each sight word
Thursday 12/11
Go math practice book pg.193-194
Handwriting book pg.30-31

Sunday, November 30, 2014

Lesson Plans 12/1-12/5

Reminders
Weekly quizzes are a must and will be very short to check children's progress as we are moving forward with the common core. Nightly homework review is a must to ensure the children are understanding what they have learned during the day. Sight word review and assessment this week.






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Homework
Monday 12/1
Phonics book pg. 84,85,86
Handwriting 26-27
Tuesday 12/2
Go math practice book pg.181-182
Common core math book pg.59
Phonics book pg. 87-88
Wednesday 12/3
Go math practice book pg.185-186
Phonics book pg.89-90
Thursday 12/4
Go math practice book pg.183-184
Handwriting book pg.28-29

Sunday, November 23, 2014

Lesson Plans 11/24-11/28

Reminders
Thanksgiving Mass on Wednesday November 26,2014  at 9:00 am. Parents invited to join, honors awards handed out after mass.Thanksgiving is approaching and we are still collecting cans Wednesday will be the last day for can collections. I will be collecting $3.00 for the Thanksgiving party. A reminder that school we closed Thursday November 27 and Friday November 28, 2014 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. No new sight words this week just a review of all the word given up to this point. Please review with children over the break since I will not be sending any homework. Please remember children are to be in full uniform for Wednesday's Thanksgiving Mass.






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Homework
Monday 11/24
Go math practice book pg.177-178
Phonics book pg.80-81
Handwriting book pg.24-25
Tuesday 11/25
Go math practice book pg.179-180
Phonics book pg.82-83


Sunday, November 16, 2014

Lesson plans 11/17-11/21

Reminders
Class picture day Wednesday November 19, 2014 students are to be in full uniform, shoes, sweaters, ties, etc. Friday November 21,2014 Early Dismissal at 12:00 noon for parent teacher conferences that will begin promptly at 1:00pm until 7:00pm, I will see the last parent at 6:50pm we need to finish on time due to the fact that the church has an activity. We are still collecting canned food if you are able to contribute please do, we will be accepting these donations up until Wednesday November 26,2014.  


Sight Words
can 
eat
so


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Homework
Monday 11/17
Go math practice book pg.77-78
Write each sight word three times in hw notebook
Phonics book pg.70-71
Tuesday 11/18
Go math practice book pg.171-172
Common core practice book pg.57-58
Phonics book pg. 72-73
Wednesday 11/19
Go math practice book pg.173-174
Write a sentence with each sight word in hw notebook
Thursday 11/20
Go math practice book pg.175-176
Phonics book pg.78-79
Handwriting book pg.22-23

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Lesson Plans Week of 11/10-11/14

Reminders 
Math test Thursday on numbers 1-10, greater, more, fewer, less, know the number names etc. No new sight words because of the short week. We are still collecting canned food if you are able to donate please bring in some cans to help those in need, thank you for your contributions.




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Homework
Wednesday 11/12
Common core math book pg.21-22
Phonics book pg.64-65
Handwriting book pg.20, 21
Thursday 11/13
Go math workbook pg.75-76
Common core math book pg.24-25
Phonics book pg.66, 68,69

Sunday, November 2, 2014

Lesson plans 11/3-11/7

Reminders 
Last day of book fair is Monday November 3, 2014 if you are still interested in your child purchasing a book please send at least $5.00 for a book. Quarterly Exams are this week please check school blog for the listing of exams, review sheet was put up on Friday October 31,2014. Friday November 7,2014 Early Dismissal at 11:30am After-school program available if needed. For the month of November we will be collecting canned food to donate for Thanksgiving to those less fortunate, any canned donation is appreciated. Next week we will be closed Monday November 10 and Tuesday November 11, 2014. 


Sight Words
big
of
you

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Homework
Monday 11/3
Go math practice book pg.67-68
Write each sight word three times in HW notebook
Phonics book pg.50-51
Tuesday 11/4
Go math practice book pg.69-70
Phonics book pg.52-53
Wednesday 11/5
Go math practice book pg.71-72
Common core math book pg.20
Write a sentence with each sight word in hw notebook
Thursday 11/6
Go math practice book pg.73-74
Phonics book pg.54&56
Handwriting pg.18-19

Thursday, October 30, 2014

Quarterly Exam

Review for Quarterly Exam


Religion

  • God's creations 
  •  God gives us many gifts:
  •  light: sun, moon, and stars
  •  water: ocean, river, lakes, ponds, streams, and waterfall
  •  land: forest, desert, mountains
  •  animals
  •  people

Reading/ELA
Beginning sounds for /c/, /o/, and /g/
Identify characters in a story
Identify sequence in a story (first, next and last)
Identify sight words given up to this point
Recognize capital and lowercase letters
Identify rhyming words
Recognize  the difference between fantasy vs. reality
Identify parts of a book
To recognize and count syllables in words

Mathematics
Recognize numbers 0-10
Count numbers 0-10 (show, write and count numbers 0-10)
Recognize number names from zero to ten
Put numbers in order from 0-10, recognize numbers in between that are missing on a number line 1-10.
Know the difference between a number greater than or less than
Know the terminology one less than or fewer than a  given number/ greater than or more than a given number
Represent objects with a number name and a written numeral
Be able to problem solve and use strategies learned in class with cubes, counters, and a ten frame


Science 
Know the difference between natural or man made
Be able to classify objects based on physical appearance
Know science safety rules
Be able to recognize and know simple science tools
Know the uses of seeds
Recognize the five senses


Social Studies
Know what a friendship consists of
How are children alike or different
Know why school rules are important, recognize basic rules
Know school personnel(people that work in a school)
The school and classroom environment
Be able to identify members of a family
Safety curriculum be able to identify: good touches, bad touches, people you can trust




Sunday, October 26, 2014

Lesson Plans week of 10/26-10/31

Reminders
Individual picture day Thursday October 30,2014 picture envelopes should be in prior to this date. I will be collecting $5.00 for the Halloween Party Friday October 31,2014, there will be a halloween parade for the students in Kindergarten beginning at 8:30 am in the school building, students are invited to participate with costume and candy bag in hand to collect candy , parents are welcomed to join us for the parade but must leave immediately finishing the parade. The book fair is this week, children wishing to purchase books must bring at least $5.00 to buy at least one book. Math Test Tuesday on Chapter children should be able to recognize numbers 1-9 and number word for the numbers as well.


Sight Words
are
my
two


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Homework
Monday 10/27
Go math practice book pg.59-60
Common core math book pg.16,17,18
Write each sight word three times in HW notebook
Tuesday 10/28
Go math practice book pg.61-62 English/Spanish please read and do practice activity with child.
Common core math book pg.19
Phonics book pg.48-49
Wednesday 10/29
Go math practice book pg.63-64
Write a sentence with each sight word
Thursday 10/30
Go math practice book pg.65-66
Handwriting book pg.16-17


Monday, October 20, 2014

Lesson Plans 10/20-10/24

Reminders
Interim Assessments this week in ELA and Mathematics. Friday dress down with $1.00 donation. In case some parents may have forgotten Gym is on Tuesday's children should be in full gym uniform with sneakers. Please check homework folders daily as this helps you the parents be informed of any letters or information being sent home. A mistake in last weeks homework pages were mixed up. Please see homework below. There will be a Halloween party on Friday October 31,2014 we will be collecting $5.00 for Mcdonalds, desert and juice, Thank You for your cooperation.


Sight Words
be
did
no


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Homework
Monday 10/20
Go math practice book pg.51-52
Write each sight word three times in hw notebook
Phonics book pg.38, 39,40
Tuesday 10/21
Go math practice book pg.53-54
Phonics book pg.41,42,43,44
Common Core Math book pg.13-14
Wednesday 10/22
Go math practice book pg.55-56
Common Core Math book pg.15
Write a sentence with each sight word in hw notebook
Thursday 10/23
Go math practice book pg.57-58
Phonics book pg.46-47
Handwriting book pg.14-15

Monday, October 13, 2014

Lesson Plans 10/13-10/17

Reminders
Monday October 13,2014 School Closed Columbus Day. Dress down fridays with a $1.00 donation.  This week I will not be giving new sight words instead I want to review all of the sight words given up to this point. Student will be quizzed on all previous sight words on Thursday.






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Homework
Tuesday 10/14
Go math practice book pg.45-46
Phonics book pg.31,32,33,34
Wednesday 10/15
Go math practice book pg.47-48
Phonics book pg.35-36
Common core math pg.12
Thursday 10/16
Go math practice book pg.49-50
Phonics book pg.38,39,40
Handwriting book pg.12-13

Sunday, October 5, 2014

Lesson Plans 10/6 thru 10/10

Reminders
Friday Early Dismissal 12:00 noon after-school program available if needed. Children are to collect some leaves and bring them to class by thursday the latest. Progress reports were sent home friday please review carefully any questions or concerns please make an appointment with Alba in the office. Math Test Wednesday on Chapter 2 Numbers through five, greater than, less than and recognize the word for the numbers. Sight word make up assessment Tuesday. Hispanic Heritage if you are able to contribute please send with your child a little background of the country you or your ancestors are from with an item to display by Thursday because it will need to be ready by Friday so we can put it all together in the lunchroom. 
Hispanic heritage can include information about the country, the food, clothing, music, culture etc. we will collect and put together as a class project. 

Sight Words
at
had
make

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Homework
Monday 10/6
Go math practice book pg.35-36
Common core practice book pg.7-8
Write each sight word three times in hw notebook
Tuesday 10/7
Go math practice book pg.37-38
Common core practice book pg.9
Phonics book pg.25-26
Wednesday 10/8
Go math practice book pg.41-42
Common core practice book pg.11
*Write a sentence with each sight word/ if you already did then please write three times each
Thursday 10/9
Go math practice book pg.43-44
Phonics book pg.28,29,30
Handwriting book pg.10-11


Sunday, September 28, 2014

Lesson Plans week of 9/29-10/3

Reminders
Math test on Thursday on chapter one numbers 1-5 be able to count, write and recognize the word for that number. Friday October 3,2014 children may dress down and bring $1.00 donation. Mass at 9:00 am students are allowed to bring pets to classroom if they are not a cat or dog otherwise those pets must be brought by a parent or guardian during the Mass and leave with the parent or guardian after the mass, parents or family are invited to join us for Mass. Homework will be posted daily to ensure that children stay on pace with the rest of the class. Sight word assessment Friday children should be able to recognize all the sight words given up to this point.




Sight Words
it
one
yes


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Homework
Monday 9/29
Go math practice book pg. 27-28
Write each sight word three times in hw notebook
Tuesday 9/30
Go math practice book pg.29-30
Common core practice book pg.1-2
Phonics book pg.23-24
Wednesday 10/1
Go math practice book pg.31-32
Common core practice book pg.3-4
Write a sentence with each sight word in hw notebook
Thursday 10/2
Go math practice book pg.33-34
Common core practice book pg.5-6
Handwriting book pg.8-9


Sunday, September 21, 2014

Lesson Plans week of 9/22-9/26

Reminders
The Reading Program will begin this week and I will have a sheet in the classroom for parents to give their email. It is imperative that children do their homework on a daily basis to ensure their academic progress please look at the blog for hw pages etc. Quizzes will be sent home on Monday for parents to look over and sign. If you see an index card in your child's hw folder that will indicate sight words they did not recognize when assessed. If your child does not have one in their hw then this indicated they recognized all the sight words given up until last week. Please do not hesitate to ask any questions.  A reminder gym is every Tuesday unless otherwise indicated, children should be in gym uniform. Fridays are usually dress down days meaning children can come with regular clothes with a purchase of a nut card in the tuition office or $1.00


Sight Words
have
look
to


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Homework
Monday 9/22
Go Math Practice workbook pg.19-20
Write each sight word three times in hw notebook and practice recognizing the word
Tuesday 9/23
Go Math Practice workbook pg.21-22
Phonics workbook pg.17,18,19,20.
Wednesday 9/24
Go Math Practice workbook pg.23-24
Write a sentence with each sight word
Thursday 9/25
Go Math Practice workbook pg.25-26
Handwriting book pg.6,7

Sunday, September 14, 2014

Lesson Plans Week of 9/15-9/19

Reminders
Early Dismissal Friday September 19,2014 at 12:00noon after-school program available if needed. Fridays unless otherwise stated are dress down days where children can wear clothing with the purchase of a nut card in the tuition office, sometimes we will collect it raise funds for the school but I will let you know. Reading and Math test on Thursday. Math numbers 1-5,Reading recognize rhyming words, recognizing letter and beginning letter sounds. Sight word test Friday be able to recognize the sight words not spell them.
Dear Parents/Guardians,
This year, our class will use the Superkids Reading Program, a core reading and language arts program designed for kindergarten through second grade. This program includes a parent portal, which contains information about the Superkids Reading Program and what your child will learn this year as well as activities your child can do at home.
Please fill out the form I will provide to you with your child's name and your e-mail addresses if you would like to set up a parent portal account. I will enter this information into my online class roster. 
To create your parent portal account, follow these steps:
1. Look for an e-mail from Superkids Reading Program.
2. Click the link in the e-mail. On the page that opens, create a password for your parent portal account.

Sight Words
I
go
me


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Homework
Monday 9/15
Go math practice book pg.11-12
Write each sight word three times in HW notebook
Tuesday 9/16
Go math practice book pg.13-14
Phonics book pg.15-16
Wednesday 9/17
Go math practice book pg.15-16
Write a sentence with each sight word
Thursday 9/18
Go math practice book pg.17-18
Handwriting book pg.4-5

Monday, September 8, 2014

Lesson Plans week of 9/8-9/12

Dear Parents/Guardians
I like to take this opportunity to remind you of a couple of things, children should be on time everyday at 8:00 am, I understand things happen but please remember it is imperative that we start class on time. Students should be in full uniform ties, shoes, sweaters, etc. All supplies should be in this week, forms should be filled out completely and handed back by this week Friday. The goal and expectation is that every child is reading by the end of Kindergarten in order for promotion into the next grade. If we work together then your child should progress academically with no issues. A reminder that all announcements, homework, and lesson plans will be available every week on the blog.



Sight Words
is
the 
a



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Homework
Monday 9/8
Go Math book pg.3,4
Write sight word three times in hw notebook
Tuesday 9/9
Go Math book pg.5,6
Phonics book pg.8 &10
Wednesday 9/10
Go Math book pg.7,8
Write a sentence with each sight word
Thursday 9/11
Go Math book pg.9,10
Phonics book pg.11&12

Thursday, August 14, 2014

Supply List Academic School Year 2014-2015

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Below please find a list of the supplies your child will need in Kindergarten for the school year.
Supply list: Please label all of your child's supplies.
2 notebooks- Please purchase them in our school supply store as the lines on these notebooks make it easier for children learning penmanship (Make sure they are the blue ones in the school supply store)
Drawing pad ( Preferably a spiral notebook, with no lines) 
6 pocket folders - Please purchase these in the school supply store as these are sturdy and more durable (Please put your child’s name on all folders)
2 packs of #2 pencils (Triconderoga pencils only)
1 Sharpener
2 large erasers/ or pencil cap erasers
1 child friendly scissor
1 pencil case (Large enough to fit crayons, pencils, etc.)
2 packs of crayons
1 dry erase marker
1 pack of index cards 
6 glue sticks 
1 Activity book (Academic for e.g math practice, reading, phonics that is age appropriate)
2 boxes of Tissue
2 rolls of paper towels
2 Clorox or Lysol Disinfecting Wipes
1 Purell hand sanitizer
1 box of Ziploc bags ( gallon size)
A change of clothes (pants, shirt, underwear and socks in case of an accident.)*Please place clothes in a large Ziploc bag and label with your child’s name*

Throughout the school year I will inform you of any supplies that we might be running out of and your donations toward classroom supplies are always welcomed and appreciated.Thank you in advance for your help. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask.

Sincerely,
Ms.Ocasio

Sunday, June 15, 2014

Week of 6/16-6/20

Reminders
End of Year Assessments are scheduled as the following Monday June 16, 2014 Religion, Science, and Social Studies exam then Tuesday June 17, 2014 Mathematics, Reading, and ELA.
Graduation is Thursday June 19,2014 Students should arrive around 10:30am and the graduation ceremony will begin promptly at 11:00am, there is a limit of 3 people per graduation as this is a large class and we will not be able to accommodate a large crowd. Thank you  for your cooperation. A reminder school will be over for children on Wednesday June 18, 2014 is Kindergartens last day of school therefore no after school after this day.You may pick up your cap and gown at the tuition if your tuition is paid in full. The children may wear any clothing under their cap and gown no specific clothing is required.
On Wednesday June 18,2014 students are allowed to wear play clothes and are to give a small donation as this will be collected for the Orphanage in Haiti.
I would like to thank all the parents for their support throughout this school year, it was not easy with all the changes and challenges we faced but I could have not done it without your help and dedication to your children. May they all continue to flourish in the next grade. God Bless.

Sunday, June 8, 2014

Lesson Plans 6/9-6/13

Reminders 
Friday June 13, 2014 Early Dismissal at 12.00 noon.  Friday  is also Shorts Day for Haiti, for the orphanage. Please remember to study with students for the End of Year exams and review math and phonics homework workbooks. Review sheets will be sent home on Tuesday June 10, 2014. We will also be reviewing in class this week.


Sight Words
ate
funny
may
think



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Homework
Monday 6/9
Write each sight word three times in hw notebook
Prog. in mathematics pg.149-150
Tuesday 6/10
Prog. in mathematics pg.151-152
Phonics book pg.106-107
Wednesday 6/11
Write a sentence with each sight word
Prog. in mathematics pg.193-194,242-243
Thursday 6/12
Prog. in mathematics pg.247,248,249,250
Phonics book pg.108-109

Sunday, June 1, 2014

Lesson Plans 6/2-6/6

Reminders
Early Dismissal Friday June 6, 2014 at 12:00 noon. Math quiz Friday on Tally Marks, bar graphs, interpreting data on a graph. Friday Haiti Dress Down Day children may wear clothing and donate money to aide Haiti. 


Sight Words
came
friend
let
open



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Homework
Monday 6/2
Write each sight word three times in hw notebook
Prog. in mathematics pg.175-176
Tuesday 6/3
Prog. in mathematics pg.113-114
Phonics book pg.97,98,99,100
Wednesday 6/4
Prog. in mathematics pg.136-137
Write a sentence with each sight word
Thursday 6/5
Prog. in mathematics pg.138,140
Phonics book pg. 101,103,104,105


Monday, May 26, 2014

Lesson Plans 5/26-5/30

Reminders
Kindergarten to lead Mass on Thursday May 29,2014 at 9:00am, Children should be in full school uniform, and Parents are welcomed to join us. Friday Reading Test on K,Q, and J rhyming words, identify words, be able to read a story and answer questions. 


Sight Words
find
little
must
new



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Homework
Tuesday 5/27
Prog. in mathematics pg.240-241
Write each sight word three times in hw notebook
Wednesday 5/28
Prog. in mathematics pg.73,74
Write a sentence with each sight word
Thursday 5/29
Prog. in mathematics pg.75,77
Phonics book pg. 93,94,95,96
Handwriting book pg.80(last page)

Sunday, May 18, 2014

Lesson Plans 5/19-5/23

Reminders
Friday May 23,2014 Early Dismissal at 11:00am after-school program available if needed.
Math Test on Wednesday on Patterns.



Sight Words
an
found
there
were



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Homework
Monday 5/19
Prog. in mathematics pg.31
Write each sight word three times in hw notebook
Tuesday 5/20
Prog. in mathematics pg.32
Phonics book pg.89,90,91,92
Wednesday 5/21
Prog. in mathematics pg.89
Write a sentence with each sight word
Thursday 5/22
Prog. in mathematics pg.90
Handwriting book pg.76,77,78,79

Sunday, May 11, 2014

Lesson Plans 5/12-5/16

Reminders
Graduation pictures have been rescheduled for this Friday May 16, 2014, Children should wear a dress shirt with collar in order for gowns to fit during their pictures. Tuesday May 13,2014 is our annual May procession children should have rosary beads as we will be praying the Holy Rosary. Rowland Reading progress test on computers will be given this week Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday children are to practice all they have learned up to this point. (e.g. letter sound correspondence, sight words, blending, decoding and encoding words, rhyming words, word families, identifying punctuation, main characters, main idea, elements of a story etc.)



Sight Words
again
here
play
then


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Homework
Monday 5/12
Prog. in mathematics pg.27
Write each sight word three times in hw notebook
Tuesday 5/13
Prog. in mathematics pg.28
Phonics book pg. 85, 86, 87, 88
Wednesday 5/14
Prog. in mathematics pg.29
Write a sentence with each sight word
Thursday 5/15
Prog. in mathematics pg.30
Handwriting book pg. 72, 73, 74, 75

Sunday, May 4, 2014

Lesson Plans 5/5-5/9

Reminders
Graduation picture day was Cancelled and rescheduled for Friday May 16. Children are to be in uniform because they will provide caps and gowns and this will assure that it will fit properly if they have their uniform shirt under the gown. Math quiz Wednesday and Friday Reading test. 



Sight Words
as
into
just
where


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Homework
Monday 5/5
Prog. in mathematics workbook pg.36, 211
Write each sight word three times in hw notebok
Tuesday 5/6
Prog. in mathematics workbook pg.72,212
Phonics book pg.81,82,83,84
Wednesday 5/7
Prog. in mathematics workbook pg.38,
Write a sentence with each sight word
Thursday 5/8
Prog. in mathematics workbook pg.39,213
Handwriting book pg.68,69,70,71

Sunday, April 27, 2014

Lesson Plans week of 4/28-5/2

Reminders
Welcome back! Students who's parents have filled out the form as bilingual speaking when you registered your child means they will be taking the NYSESLAT this week.(For more info on NYSESLAT please refer to school blog) Homework packets are due back. This is a busy month as students will be leading the Mass on May 29,2014 I will be sending home reading material for students who will be reading at the Mass this week.


Sight Words
after
know
some
take


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Homework
Monday 4/28
Prog. in mathematics pg.13-14
Write each sight word three times in hw notebook
Tuesday 4/29
Prog. in mathematics pg.15-16
ELA worksheet
Phonics book pg.79-80
Wednesday 4/30
Prog. in mathematics pg.17,19
Write a sentence with each sight word
Thursday 5/1
Prog. in mathematics pg.34-35
Handwriting book pg.66-67

Monday, April 7, 2014

Week of 4/7-4/11

Reminders
Dismissal Thursday April 10,2014 at 12:00 noon for Parent/Teacher conference from 2:00pm thru 7:00pm sharp. Friday April11,2014 dismissal at 11:00am and there will be NO AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM please make necessary arrangements. Easter Recess begins after dismissal on April 11 and school resumes on April 28,2014. Please bring disposable shopping bags as we will packing up the children's books to store in the classroom, students will not be taking their books home. No new sight words this week, we will be reviewing all the sight words learned up to this point, I urge you to review them on the vacation as well. Students will be taking home a packet of work to do over the vacation so that they are continuing to practice skills already taught.  We are collecting canned food for the Lenten season, and we are also collecting pennies for patients for the Leukemia and Lymphoma society, all until the end of this week. I would like to wish everyone a safe and happy vacation.



Homework
Monday 4/7
Progress in mathematics pg. 229
Phonics pg.77-78
Tuesday 4/8
Progress in mathematics pg.233
Handwriting book pg.64-65
Wednesday 4/9
Progress in mathematics pg.238-239
Sight word worksheet

Sunday, March 30, 2014

Lesson Plans 3/31-4/4

Reminders
Gym Class on Tuesday children should be in full uniform. Reading Test on Tuesday letters B and R. Math test on Wednesday on numbers 1-100.

Sight Words
from
how
them
when



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Homework
Monday 3/31
Write each sight word three times in hw
Prog. in mathematics pg.222,223,224
Tuesday 4/1
Prog. in mathematics pg.231-232
Phonics workbook pg.75-76
Wednesday 4/2
Prog. in mathematics pg.225-226
Write a sentence with each sight word
Thursday 4/3
Prog. in mathematics pg.227-228
Handwriting book pg.62-63

Sunday, March 23, 2014

Lesson Plans 3/24-3/28

Reminders
Book fair this week, children interested in purchasing books should bring at least $4.00 to buy a book. Gym class on Tuesday students should be in full gym uniform. 



Sight Words
ask
give
his
she



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Homework
Monday 3/24
Write each sight word three times in hw notebook
Prog. in mathematics pg.218-219
Tuesday 3/25
Prog. in mathematics pg.133
Phonics book pg.73-74
Wednesday 3/26
Prog. in mathematics pg.197-198
Write a sentence with each sight word
Thursday 3/27
Prog. in mathematics pg.199-200
Handwriting book pg.60-61

Sunday, March 16, 2014

Lesson Plans 3/17-3/21

Reminders
Monday March 17,2014 Children may wear green for the celebration of St. Patricks Day. Friday March 21,2014 Early Dismissal at 11:00am after school program available if needed. Gym on Tuesday's. Math Test  Wednesday please review numbers 11-20 know numbers names, count objects to 20 and write numbers correctly, Reading Test Thursday please review identifying initial sounds, identifying letters, initial letter sound correspondence, identify rhyming words, recognize sight words, read a short story on their own, follow oral directions and recall details about the story.


Sight Words
by
or
stop
with


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Homework
Monday 3/17
Prog. in mathematics pg. 195-196
Write each sight word three times
Tuesday 3/18
Prog. in mathematics pg. 201-202
Phonics book pg.71-72
Wednesday 3/19
Prog. in mathematics pg. 215-216
Write a sentence with each sight word
Thursday 3/20
Prog. in mathematics pg. 217-218
Handwriting book pg.58-59

Sunday, March 9, 2014

Lesson Plans 3/10-3/14

Reminders
Friday March 14,2014 school closed for religious conference. Unit Exams this week below is a link to review the material on unit exams. No new sight word this week so students can focus on exams. Gym on Tuesday students should be in full uniform with sneakers.

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Homework
Monday 3/10
Prog. in mathematics pg.173-174
Phonics book pg.67-68
Tuesday
Prog. in mathematics pg.185-186
Phonics book pg.69-70
Wednesday
Prog. in mathematics pg.187-188
Handwriting book pg. 54-55
Thursday
Prog. in mathematics pg.189-190
Handwriting book pg.56-57

Sunday, March 2, 2014

Lesson Plans 3/3-3/7

Reminders
Gym will be held on Monday this week children should be in full gym uniform with sneakers. Ash Wednesday Mass @11:00am Children should be in full school uniform shoes, sweaters etc. Parents are welcomed to join us.  Progress Reports will be sent home Friday. Wednesday children will be sent an index card indicating what sight words they are still having trouble with, please make sure to review their HW folder, if child does not have an index card this states they have mastered all of the sight words up to this point. 

Sight Words
had
put
so
want




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Homework
Monday 3/3
Prog. in mathematics pg.165-166
Write and recognize each sight word three times
Tuesday 3/4
Prog. in mathematics pg.167-168
Phonics book pg. 65-66
Wednesday 3/5
Prog. in mathematics pg.169-170
Write a sentence with each sight word
Thursday 3/6
Prog. in mathematics pg.171-172
Handwriting book pg.52-53

Sunday, February 23, 2014

Lesson Plans 2/24-2/28

Reminders
Kindergarten students will have gym classes Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday this week, please make sure children wear proper attire and sneakers. Math Quiz on Wednesday on comparing numbers 1-10. Reading Test on Tuesday for Superkids end of Level 1.  Sight Word Test was not administered last week due to lack of students recognition this week Friday sight word test. No new Sight Words this week.




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Homework
Monday 2/24
Prog. in mathematics pg.157-158
Phonics book pg.63-64
Tuesday 2/25
Prog. in mathematics pg.159-160
Handwriting book pg.46-47
Wednesday 2/26
Prog. in mathematics pg.161-162
Handwriting pg.50-51
Thursday 2/27
Prog. in mathematics pg.163-164
Phonics Worksheet

Monday, February 17, 2014

Lesson Plans 2/17- 2/21

Reminders
Gym classes will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday for Kindergarten this week.
(yeah we are excited, finally!) Math quiz rescheduled for Wednesday on measurements.
Books or blending sheets will be sent home this Friday please review your children's book bags. No new sight words this week full review and quiz next week of all sight words given up to this point. 











Homework
Tuesday 2/18
Prog. in mathematics pg.129
Phonics workbook pg.59-60
Wednesday 2/19
Prog. in mathematics pg.130
Phonics  workbook pg.61-62
Thursday 2/20
Prog. in mathematics pg.132
Handwriting book pg.48-49

Sunday, February 9, 2014

Lesson Plans 2/10-2/14

Reminders
Students did not take books home this weekend instead I sent two blending sheets which should have been reviewed. 
Mass on Tuesday February 11,2014. 
Interim Assessments Tuesday Math and Wednesday ELA.
Math quiz on Thursday on Measurement.
Cake sale on Thursday children should bring at least $1.00 if they would like to buy anything from the sale. 
I have decided we will not be having a Valentine's party because behavior is an issue in the classroom. As per the curriculum parties are not written in therefore they are not mandatory.

Sight Words
does
has
will
very


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Homework
Monday 2/10
Write each sight word three times in hw notebook
Prog. in mathematics pg.123
Tuesday 2/11
Prog. in mathematics pg.124
Phonics book pg.57-58
Wednesday 2/12
Prog. in mathematics pg.127
Write a sentence with each sight word
Thursday 2/13
Prog. in mathematics pg.128
Handwriting book pg.46-47

Sunday, February 2, 2014

Lesson Plans 2/3-2/7

Reminders
Children went home on Friday with books and they should be returned on the next school day.
It it imperative that children are reading by the end of Kindergarten in order for promotion into the first grade. Math test on subtraction Tuesday February 4,2014.


Sight Words
he
if
under
what


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Homework
Monday 2/3
Prog. in mathematics pg.191-192(create your own story for the subtraction equations)
Write each sight word three times in hw notebook
Tuesday 2/4
Prog. in mathematics pg.120
Phonics book pg.55-56
Wednesday 2/5
Prog. in mathematics pg.121
Write a sentence with each sight word
Thursday 2/6
Prog. in mathematics pg.122
Handwriting book pg.44-45

Sunday, January 26, 2014

Lesson Plans 1/27-1/31

Reminders
Mass on Tuesday January 28, 2014 children are to be in full school uniform.
Gym will be held on Wednesday this week. Parent Teacher Conferences will be held Thursday January 30, 2014 Early Dismissal this day after school program available if needed. Children may dress up as their favorite Super Kid character Friday January 31, 2014, look at the Rowland Reading website to help your child dress up if they wish to do so. Wednesday Reading test, Friday Math test.

Sight Words
her
now
that
was


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Homework
Monday 1/27
Write each sight word three times
Prog. in mathematics pg.95
Tuesday 1/28
Prog. in mathematics pg.96
Handwriting book pg.42-43
Wednesday1/29
Prog. in mathematics pg.97
Write a sentence with each sight word
Thursday 1/30
Math worksheet (subtraction)
Phonics book pg.53-54

Sunday, January 19, 2014

Lesson Plans 1/20-1/24

Reminders
Monday January 20, 2014 Martin Luther King Jr. School Closed. A reminder that books were sent home on Friday in a ziplock and should returned on the next school day. 


Sight Words
get
please
saw
went


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Homework
Tuesday 1/21
Write each sight word three times
Prog. in mathematics pg.92
Handwriting book pg.40-41
Wednesday 1/22(Snow Day School Closed)
Prog. in mathematics pg.93
Thursday 1/23
Prog. in mathematics pg.93-94
Write a sentence with sight word

Sunday, January 12, 2014

Lesson Plans 1/13-1/17

Reminders
Early Dismissal Friday January 17,2014 @11:00am. A reminder children were given books in a ziplock bag on Friday Jan.10 and they must be returned Monday Jan.13, but not later than Wednesday Jan.15 These books are for the children to practice their reading fluency it is imperative that children are reading by the end of Kindergarten otherwise they cannot be promoted to the first grade. Books will be given every Friday and are to be returned on the next school day.



Sight Words
did
have
they
who



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Homework
Monday 1/13
Write a sentence with each sight word
Prog. in mathematics pg.181-182
Tuesday 1/14
Prog. in mathematics pg.183-184
Phonics workbook pg.51-52
Wednesday 1/15
Math worksheet(addition)
Handwriting book pg.38-39
Thursday 1/16
Math worksheet(addition)
Phonics worksheet

Sunday, January 5, 2014

Lesson Plans 1/6/14 thru 1/10/14

Reminders
Welcome back hope everyone had a wonderful New Year 2014.
Friday January 10, 2014 Early Dismissal at 12:00 noon after school program available if needed.
Notice instead of three sight words per week I will be giving four sight words. 



Sight Words
but
eat
on
say










Homework
Monday 1/6
Write a sentence with each sight word
Prog. in mathematics pg.179
Tuesday 1/7
Phonics book pg.48,49,50
Prog. in mathematics pg.180
Wednesday 1/8
Math worksheet (addition)
Handwriting book pg.36-37
Thursday 1/9
Math worksheet (addition)
Reading response sheet