Lesson Plans 2/29-3/4

Reminders
Dr. Seuss Dress up day Wednesday March 2, 2016, students wishing to participate may dress up as their favorite Dr Seuss character their will be contest held from 1:30 to 2:00pm. Friday March 4, 2016 Progress Reports will be sent home, please ensure to check your child's backpack.



Sight Words
his
or
please
with


Vocabulary
Religion
family-
Mathematics
weight-a measurement that indicates how heavy a person or thing is
capacity-  the largest amount or number that can be held or contained
equal- the same in number, amount; having the same mathematical value
ELA
environment-The place where living things live 

nutrients-Things that help plants or animals grow and be healthy in the same way that food and vitamins help children grow and be healthy
plants- Living things that grow in the ground or water
plant- To put a seed or plant in soil and cover it with additional soil so it will grow
soil- The top layer of dirt where seeds or plants are planted
flowers- Parts of the plant where seeds are; blossoms 

leaves-The parts of the plant that make food for the plant
photosynthesis- The process in green plants that uses light to turn water and air into food 
roots- The parts of the plant that keep it in the ground and take up food and water 
seeds-The small, protected parts of a plant that are able to grow into a new plant
stems-The parts of the plant that support the plant and through which water and nutrients travel to the rest of the plant
survival-The act of staying alive
Social Studies

battle- fights between armies
president- the person chosen to lead a country
soldier- a person in an army
war- a fight between states or countries
Science
spring-  the season between winter and summer : the season when plants and trees begin to grow
summer-the warmest season of the year that is after spring and before autumn
fall-the season between summer and winter : the season when leaves fall from trees: Autumn
winter-the coldest season of the year that is after autumn and before spring

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Homework
Monday 2/29
Write each sight word three times in hw notebook
Engage NY math worksheet
Tuesday 3/1
Engage NY math worksheet
Phonics book pg.157-158
www.ixl.com (Measurement)
If students will not participate in Dr Seuss dress contest they must be in gym uniform no exceptions.
Wednesday 3/2
Phonics book pg.159-160
Write a sentence with each sight word
Thursday 3/3
Phonics book pg.161,162,163
Engage NY math worksheet

Lesson Plans 2/22-2/26

Reminders
Tuesday is Superkids dress up day, as a reminder this is not mandatory its a choice if students wish to participate. Friday Early Dismissal at 12:00 noon, After school program available if needed.



Sight Words
come
her
on 
say



Vocabulary
Religion
senses-one of the five natural powers (touch, taste, smell, sight, and hearing) through which you receive information about the world around you
hear-receiving sound through the ears
taste- the flavor of something
touch-using your hands to feel something
smell-using the nose to notice an odor
see-using eyes to notice things or people
Reading
car- a vehicle that has four wheels and an engine and that is used for carrying passengers on roads
racing-the sport or profession of racing horses, cars, etc.
wheels- one of the round parts underneath a car, wagon, etc., that rolls and allows something to move
Mathematics
weight-a measurement that indicates how heavy a person or thing is
heavier- having great weight : difficult to lift or move
lighter- not heavy : having little weight or less than usual weight
ELA
fragrances- Sweet or pleasant odors

misused- Used incorrectly
compassion-Deep awareness of the suffering of another, as well as a desire to stop it

enormous-Very large
peep- A quick and secret look at something or someone

startled- Surprised because of an unexpected event
suddenly-Very quickly and unexpectedly
wee-Very small
boast-To tell someone about something in a proud way

bold- Brave and fearless
foolishness- A lack of good sense or judgment
might- Physical strength

Social Studies

currency- the money that a country uses : a specific kind of money
Science
seasons- one of the four periods (spring, summer, autumn;fall, and winter) into which the year is commonly divided
spring-  the season between winter and summer : the season when plants and trees begin to grow
summer-the warmest season of the year that is after spring and before autumn
fall-the season between summer and winter : the season when leaves fall from trees: Autumn
winter-the coldest season of the year that is after autumn and before spring

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Homework
Monday 2/22
Write each sight word three times in hw notebook
Engage NY math worksheet
Tuesday 2/23
Phonics book pg. 153-154
Engage NY math worksheet
Wednesday 2/24
Engage NY worksheets 
Write a sentence with each sight word
Yesterday the Lenten box were sent home and are for Catholic Relief Services, the small box is referred to as a rice bowl, donation boxes are due in March please read the brochure attached to see how donation works. 
Thursday 2/25
Phonics book pg.155-156
Engage NY math worksheet lesson 10
Dress down tomorrow Friday with a  $1.00 donation towards the orphanage in Haiti

Lesson Plans 2/15-2/19

Reminders
Gym is on Wednesday's please remember to have your child in full gym uniform with sneakers.
Cake sale Thursday if you would for your child to purchase something like please send your child with at least $1.00 to buy something. Superkids dress up day is optional, it will be held Tuesday February 23,2016. If you wish for your child to be in contest they must wear an outfit according to the superkid of their choice. The outfit cannot be bought in any store, it is your job as the parent or guardian to be creative in designing something similar to the superkid your child decides to dress up as, creativity is what counts and it is how the winner from each grade is chosen. 


Sight Words
does
had
put
where



Vocabulary
Religion
Lent- is a preparation for the celebration of Easter
Reading
sledding-to ride on a sled especially down a hill
riddles-a difficult question that is asked as a game and that has a surprising or funny answer
enchanted-to attract and hold the attention of (someone) by being interesting, pretty, etc.
forest-a thick growth of trees and bushes that covers a large area
Mathematics
shorter- having a lesser length or height
longer- having greater length
heavier- having greater weight
lighter- having a lesser weight
ELA

perched- Sat or rested on something

island- A piece of land completely surrounded by water 

pheasant- A type of bird that normally has a long tail
swooped- Moved downward quickly through the air in a curving movement
Social Studies
president-the head of the government in some countries
Science
clouds- visible masses of tiny water drops or ice particles suspended in the air
energy- the ability of something to do work or a source of power
weather- the condition of the outside air or atmosphere at particular time and place
climate- weather typical of a place over a long period of time
climatologists- scientist who study weather patterns over long periods of time
meteorologists- scientist who study the earth's atmosphere
precipitation- water that falls from the sky in the form of rain, sleet, hail, or snow


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Homework
Tuesday 2/16
Write each sight word three times in hw notebook
Phonics book pg. 149, 150, 151
Wednesday 2/17
Phonics book pg. 152
www.ixl.com Section on Measurement Q.1, Q.2
Thursday 2/18
Write a sentence with each sight word
Engage NY math worksheet
Dress down tomorrow Friday we are collecting $1.00 donation for a special cause.

Lesson Plans 2/8-2/12

Reminders
Tuesday February 9, 2016 Valentine's concert begins promptly at 9:00 am parents wishing to attend should arrive early to get seated.  Students should be dressed accordingly with either pink, white, or red. Wednesday February 10,2016 Ash Wednesday Mass at 11:00 am. School is closed Friday February 12, for a Conference and Monday February 15, 2016 for President's Day. Superkids progress test Thursday. Wednesday Math quiz on measurements.  

Sight Words 
has
just
saw
when

Vocabulary
Religion
senses-one of the five natural powers (touch, taste, smell, sight, and hearing) through which you receive information about the world around you
hear-receiving sound through the ears
taste- the flavor of something
touch-using your hands to feel something
smell-using the nose to notice an odor
see-using eyes to notice things or people
Reading
exercises- physical activity that is done in order to become stronger and healthier
excellent- very good : extremely good
entertaining- amusing and enjoyable 
educational- teaching something
address- the words and numbers that are used to describe the location of a building and that are written on letters, envelopes, and packages so that they can be mailed to that location
Mathematics
taller-having a greater height
shorter- having a lesser length or height
longer- having greater length
ELA
bleated- Made the sound or cry of a goat or sheep 
disguise- Make oneself look like someone or something else

kids-Young goats

terrified- Deeply afraid-
miller- One who works in, operates, or owns a mill—a building where grain is ground into flour

musician- Someone who plays a musical instrument or sings 

panting-Breathing quickly through your mouth because you are hot or out of breath

perched- Sat or rested on something

island- A piece of land completely surrounded by water 

pheasant- A type of bird that normally has a long tail
swooped- Moved downward quickly through the air in a curving movement

Social Studies 
slave- someone who is legally owned by another person and is forced to work for that person without pay
segregation- the practice or policy of keeping people of different races, religions, etc., separate from each other
barrier- a law, rule, problem, etc., that makes something difficult or impossible
Science
Sunny- to have bright sunshine
rainy- to have a lot of rain
windy- to have a lot of wind
snowy- to have a lot of snow
cloudy- to have a lot of clouds

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Homework
Monday 2/8
Write each sight word three times in hw notebook
Common core math worksheet
Tuesday 2/9
Phonics book pg.144-145
Common core engage NY math worksheet
Wednesday 2/10
Common core engage NY math worksheet
Write a sentence with each sight word in hw notebook
Thursday 2/11
Common core engage NY math worksheet
Phonics book pg. 146,147, 148