Lesson Plans 2/1-2/5

Reminders
Early Dismissal Friday February 5, 2016 at 12:00 noon for Parent Teacher Conferences from 1:00pm to 7:00pm. A reminder that Gym is only on Wednesdays. Students will be participating in a show with Ms.Alma this month they can wear red, pink, or white. The Valentine's day show will be Tuesday February 9,2016 at 9:00am.


Sight Words
ask
help
they
went






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Homework
Monday 2/1
Write each sight word three times in hw notebook
Go math workbook pg.229-230
Picture of a banjo or violin for Music teacher Ms.Alma
Tuesday 2/2
Go math book pg. 231-232
Phonics book pg.133-134
Wednesday 2/3
Write a sentence with each sight word
Go math book pg 281-282
Thursday 2/4
Go math workbook pg.283-284
Phonics book pg.139-140 ( on a separate sheet of paper write down what you had for dinner, draw a picture with your sentence)

Lesson Plans 1/25-1/29

Reminders
School will be closed Friday January 29, 2015. Interim Assessments this week in ELA and Math please view school blog for dates. 



Sight Words
away
down
give
make


Vocabulary
Religion
diversity-the quality or state of having many different forms, types, ideas, etc.
appreciation-a feeling of being grateful for something
Reading
include- to make (someone or something) a part of something
ruin-to damage (something) so badly that it is no longer useful, valuable, enjoyable, etc. : to spoil or destroy (something)
bait-something (such as a piece of food) that is used to attract fish or animals so they can be caught
dock- an area of water in a port where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired
pier-a structure that goes out from a shore into the water

Piers are typically used as a place for ships to load and unload people or things or as a place where people can walk.

Mathematics
longer- having greater length
shorter- having lesser height or length
taller- having a greater height
same height- not taller or shorter; having heights that match
same length- not longer and not shorter; having the lengths that match
ELA
acorn-The seed of an oak tree

character-The person or animal that a story is about
den-A cave-like home of some wild animals 
fiction-A type of book or story that has imaginary characters and events
sly-Sneaky and secretive
blazing- Hot and shining brightly

chimney- A hollow passage through which smoke escapes from a building
huff-To blow air or breathe in and out heavily
plot-The events of a story
puff-To make a sudden gust of smoke, air, breath, or wind 

Social Studies
grade- a year or class in school
subjects- different things to study, such as art, reading, music, or math
grammar school- a school also known as an elementary school grades k-5
Science
Lighting- a thin, bright light you see in the sky during some storms
Storm- weather with snow or rain and a lot of wind
Weather- how hot or cold it is outside and what it is like outside in other ways

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Homework
Monday 1/25
Write each sight word three times in hw notebook
Go math workbook pg.221-222
Tuesday 1/26
Go math book pg.223-224
Phonics book pg.129-130
* www.ixl.com Section on Measurement Q.1 long and short
Wednesday 1/27
Go math workbook pg.225-226
Write a sentence with each sight word
Thursday 1/28
Go math book pg. 227-228
Phonics book pg.131-132
Students will have blending sheets sent in their hw folders to keep at home so they can practice putting the sounds of the letters to form a word
Ms.Alma the music teacher would like students to draw a picture of a banjo or a violin for
Tuesday February 2.

Week of 1/18-122

Reminders
Math midterm Tuesday January 19,2016, ELA midterm Wednesday January 20, 2016. 
Mass on Thursday January 21, 2016 at 9:00 am parent or guardian are welcomed to join us. Please remember you can now access lesson plans by clicking on link below.





Sight Words
he
for
stop
that




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Homework
Tuesday 1/19
Write each sight word three times in hw notebook
Phonics book pg. 125-126
Wednesday 1/20
Math worksheet on Three dimensional shapes
Phonics book pg.127-128
Thursday 1/21
Write a sentence with each sight word
Math worksheet numbers 1-20
No Dress down tomorrow students are to be in full uniform.

Lesson Plans 1/11-1/15

Reminders
Monday January 18, 2016 school closed for Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday. There are two links below one to view lesson plans for the week,  the other link is a review guide for next weeks midterm exams in ELA and Math, the review sheet will be ready before end of week. Schedule changes are being made I will inform you via this blog please make sure to check each day for up to date information regarding schedule changes. Gym classes will be Wednesday's only, students should be in full gym uniform with sneakers, no exceptions.


Sight Words
but
have
she
was



Vocabulary
Religion
ordinary-normal or usual : not unusual, different
saint-a person who is officially recognized by the Christian church as being very holy because of the way he or she lived
watch-to look at (someone or something) for an amount of time and pay attention to what is happening
clock- a device that shows what time it is and that is usually placed in a room or attached to a wall
time-the thing that is measured as seconds, minutes, hours, days, years, etc.
Reading
worried-feeling or showing fear and concern because you think that something bad has happened or could happen
embarrassed- to make (someone) feel confused and foolish in front of other people
relieved- feeling relaxed and happy because something difficult or unpleasant has been stopped, avoided, or made easier : feeling relief
trampoline-a piece of equipment that has a sheet of strong cloth attached by springs to a metal frame and that is used for jumping up and down for exercise or as a sport
tangerine- a small, sweet fruit that is like an orange with a loose skin which is easy to remove
tap shoes- special shoes with metal plates on the heels and toes and make tapping sounds with your feet
tugging- to pull something with a quick, forceful movement
Mathematics
above, below,beside, next to, in front of- positional words
two dimensional- a flat shape
three dimensional-solid shapes that have length, width, and height
ELA
nerves- Tiny, wire-like bits under the skin enabling us to feel 

sensitive-Able to feel something strongly or quickly
skin-The soft, smooth covering all over the outside of the body
texture- The way something feels on the outside or surface

blind- Unable to see; not having the sense of sight
disability- A condition in which someone is not able to perform a task of daily life in the way that most people can
disease- A serious sickness or illness
opportunity--A good chance to accomplish something
remarkable- Wonderful or amazing 
Social Studies
African American- dark skinned people called black people, whose early relatives are known to have come from Africa
civil rights- the equal rights of every citizen in the country
society-people in general thought of as living together in organized communities with shared laws, traditions, and values
speaker- someone who talks about something to a group of people
Science
senses- one of the five natural powers (touch, taste, smell, sight, and hearing) through which you receive information about the world around you
taste- the flavor of something

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Please click on this link to view Review sheet for Midterm


Homework
Monday 1/11
Write each sight word three times in hw notebook
Go math book pg.217-218
Tuesday 1/14
Phonics book pg.121-122
Go math book please review chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, and 10 for next weeks midterm
Wednesday 1/13
Write a sentence with each sight word
Please review chapters above from go math for midterm
www.ixl.com (sections on Positions, Geometry, Numbers through 10)
Thursday 1/14
Phonics book pg.123-124
Continue to review go math book for midterm
www.ixl.com review positions, geometry and numbers -10

Week of 1/4-1/8

Reminders
Happy New Year, Welcome back I hope you all had a wonderful break. Please make sure all books and homework are returned this week.  Early Dismissal Friday January 8, 2016 at 12:00 noon. Math Test on chapter 10 on Friday on three dimensional shapes please be sure to review go math homework book. After this week I will be assigning four sight words instead of three, please make sure to continuously review these words with your children at home as this is part of the preparation in learning to read.

Sight Words
am
how
want



Vocabulary
Religion
shepherd-a person whose job is to take care of sheep
saint-a person who is officially recognized by the Christian church as being very holy because of the way he or she lived
ordinary- normal or usual : not unusual, different, or special
Reading/phonics
television programs-something that is broadcast on television or radio
television commercials- an advertisement on radio or television
Mathematics
above, behind, below, beside, next to, in front of- positional words
Three dimensional shapes- solid shapes that have length, width, and height
ELA
nerves- Tiny, wire-like bits under the skin enabling us to feel 

sensitive-Able to feel something strongly or quickly
skin-The soft, smooth covering all over the outside of the body
texture- The way something feels on the outside or surface 

opportunity--A good chance to accomplish something
remarkable- Wonderful or amazing 

Social Studies
shelter- a structure that covers or protects people or things
Science
loud- not a soft sound
soft- not a loud sound
high- pitch; not low
low- pitch; not high


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Homework
Monday 1/4
Write each sight word three times in hw notebook
Go math workbook pg.209-210
Tuesday 1/5
Go math workbook pg.211-212
Phonics book pg. 117-118
Superkids progress test tomorrow Wednesday. Please review beginning, middle, and ending sounds with the letters c,o,g,a,d, s,l.
Wednesday 1/6
Go math workbook pg.213-214
Write a sentence with each sight word
Thursday 1/7
Go math workbook pg.215-216
Phonics book pg.119-120
* Study for math test tomorrow
* Students may wear clothes with a $1.00 donation.

Week of 12/14-12/18

Reminders
Monday December 14, 2015 Early Dismissal at 12:00 noon after school program available if needed. Friday December 18, 2015 Lessons and Carols in Church at 8:30am, if possible I would like students to wear red or green in light of the Christmas season, parents are welcomed to join us. We will be collecting plastic bags for students to pack up books and items from their desks for classroom clean up during the winter break. I will hope that my winter break packets will be ready for students to take home by Friday, These packets are for students to practice math and reading skills during the Christmas break. Parents are welcomed to bring goodies for Friday's Christmas party. School Resumes Monday January 4, 2015. Have a wonderful Christmas and prosperous New Year.


Sight Words
and
if
what

Vocabulary
Religion
scripture- the books of either the Old Testament or the New Testament or of both
shepherd-a person whose job is to take care of sheep, to guide (someone or something) 
Reading

lullaby- is a gentle song sung at bedtime.

quilt -is a blanket made from colored pieces of cloth sewn together to show a pattern or a picture.

dew-  drops of water that form outside at night on grass, trees, etc.

do- to perform (an action or activity)

Mathematics
sphere- a rounded three dimensional shape such as a ball
cube-a three dimensional shape with six square faces
cylinder- a three dimensional shape with two circular parallel bases and a curved surface
cone- a three dimensional  shape with a round base and a point at the top
ELA
nerves- Tiny, wire-like bits under the skin enabling us to feel 

sensitive-Able to feel something strongly or quickly
skin-The soft, smooth covering all over the outside of the body
texture- The way something feels on the outside or surface 

blind- Unable to see; not having the sense of sight

disability- A condition in which someone is not able to perform a task of daily life in the way that most people can
disease- A serious sickness or illness
opportunity--A good chance to accomplish something
remarkable- Wonderful or amazing 

Homework

Monday 12/14

Go math book pg. 201-202

Write each sight word three times in hw notebook
Tuesday 12/15
Go math book pg. 203-204
Phonics book pg. 113-114
If you would like to donate money for the class pizza party for Friday, its at your discretion.
Wednesday 12/16
Go math book pg. 205-206
Write a sentence with each sight word
Thursday 12/17
Go math book pg. 207-208
Phonics book pg.115-116
Please practice song for lessons and carols tomorrow "Go Tell it on a Mountain" by cedarmont kids on youtube.com
Students will be receiving books in ziplock bags they are to be read over the Christmas break and returned once school resumes, practice packets in reading and mathematics are also to be done and returned

Week of 12/7-12/11

Reminders
Friday December 11, 2015 is a full day, all students should be dressed in full school uniform with uniform sweaters. Monday December 14, 2015 dismissal at 12:00 noon half-day schedule, after school program available if needed. Math test on Tuesday December 8, 2015 on two-dimensional shapes. 


Sight Words
get
in
will



Vocabulary
Religion
wreath-an arrangement of leaves or flowers in the shape of a circle that is worn or placed as a sign of honor or victory
scripture- the sacred writings of a religion
Reading
seasons-one of the four periods (spring, summer, autumn, and winter) into which the year is commonly divided
weather-the temperature and other outside conditions (such as rain, cloudiness, etc.) at a particular time and place
temperature-a measurement that indicates how hot or cold something is : a measurement in degrees showing the heat of something (such as air or water, persons body)
Mathematics
Three dimensional shapes- solid shapes that have length, width, and height
flat surface- a surface that is not curved
roll- to move forward along a surface by turning over and over
slide- to move over a surface without lifting or turning
stack- to put one object on top of another
sphere- a rounded three dimensional shape such as a ball 
ELA
nerves- Tiny, wire-like bits under the skin enabling us to feel 

sensitive-Able to feel something strongly or quickly
skin-The soft, smooth covering all over the outside of the body
texture- The way something feels on the outside or surface 

blind- Unable to see; not having the sense of sight
disability- A condition in which someone is not able to perform a task of daily life in the way that most people can
disease- A serious sickness or illness
opportunity--A good chance to accomplish something
remarkable- Wonderful or amazing 

Social Studies
shelter- a structure that covers or protects people or things
Science
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


Homework
Monday
Go math workbook pg. 191-192
Write each sight word three times in hw notebook
Tuesday
Go math workbook pg.193-194
Phonics book pg.108,109,110
Wednesday
Go math workbook pg. 195-196
Write a sentence with each sight word
Thursday
Go math workbook pg. 199-200
Phonics pg.111-112