Last week before Christmas Break!!!!

DEAR STUDENTS AND PARENTS,

Wow, I am so impressed by my students' generosity with our pen pal gifts!  They really understand the true meaning of the season!  Our pen pals are going to be so happy with the gifts!  Their teacher got tears in her eyes when she saw how generous you were!  So did I!

This week will be busy ---- but we CAN do it.  The blog will be tentative, so if you are absent, please call a friend to check on the work you miss.  There will not be any tests because we did them last week, yeah. However, we will be finishing up with the math chapter, and the chapter review will count as a test.  My suggestion will be to CHECK YOUR WORK! 

Thanks to the parents for all your support with driving to the various events we have had lately.  I know that it was busy, but I truly appreciate you tremendously!  I couldn't do my job without you!

Upcoming:
Christmas program rehearsal for the school will be this Tuesday morning at 8:30 in the auditorium- come join us.  It is always fun to watch.  Don't forget that on Wednesday, 12-15 the band will perform before the Christmas program at St. Patrick's Church, followed by the Christmas program.  There is nothing like joining the school family in this most precious event!  Extra credit will be given for all those who attend this event.  Who wouldn't want to see a real baby be Jesus- its always exciting, right!

Monday 12-13
Rel- Christmas pgs 326-327; do pg 327 in FJ
Sci- read lesson 2, Homework- read lesson 2- There will not be a test on this chapter!
Math- pgs 114-115, #s 13-24; #s 31-32
library and  computers
bible story read , handw "p", "Q"
art- cards

Tuesday 12-14
Religion pgs 328-329; do pg 329 in FJ
8:30 Christmas program at school
Math- go over pgs 116-117; do pgs 118-119
SS- read lesson 3; do wb pg with lesson 3
Lang arts- finish "How to" packet, bible story read, do handw pgs "R", "S"
Art

Wednesday 12-15
math ch rev pg 120 all - will be graded as a test
Sci- lesson 4 ; do wb pg 73
Kinder reading
SS- lesson 4; do wb for lesson 4
Lang Arts- prewrite How to writing topic of choice; Homework finish writing at home, bible story read , handw pgs "T", "U"
art - finish cards

Thursday 12-16
Preschool reading
Sci- wb pg 74
Math correct ch rev; do pg 123
SS- Ch 4 rev- do wb pgs Ch 4 study guide
Lang Arts- Present "How To" writing to class- they will be graded on their presentations
PE

Friday 12-17- 12:30 dismissal & FREE DRESS- CHRISTMAS THEME- GO SCHOOL SPIRIT!!!!!!
Christmas assembly and drama play
Bible story - choose favorite and write a summary.  They will be graded on summary and spelling.  Their spelling on regular work has not been up to par, they need to take time to check their work!
Christmas party !
If there is not rain we will be outside for PE
If there is rain we will watch a Christmas movie or play games!

12-6-2010 to 12-10-2010

We were so proud of all of the dancers in the Nutcracker- Especially Sophia, Karlee, Carly, Lizzy, and Adriana!  Mrs. Hobbs was great too!  What a show!!!!! I am so glad that we had enough drivers to all go- Thanks to Mrs. Brockman who doesn't even have a child or grandchild in the class!!!!

This Friday we have a community service trip to go to The Hampshire and Emeritus.  We will need to leave at 9:40 and will return around 10:30.  I will split the class and each group will be reading and singing for their communion service. I will go to one place and I will need one of my parents to help with the place.  If this is something you would like to help with, please let me know.  Thanks again for your support!  These are the drivers who have signed up:

Mrs. Pilkington

Reid

Mrs.Small

Mr. Sizemore

Mrs. d'Escoto

Mrs. Hobbs

Mrs. Bryan

I know that their is a very important fundraiser- the enchilada sale- but I know you will come through for this important event thank you! 

Upcoming dates to remember for this week:

Book project is due this Monday 12-6
Verb test- This Tuesday 12-7
Science test- This Thursday 12-9

We are still collecting gifts for our pen pal class.  We need to have all gifts by THIS Thursday so that I can get them to the students before their holiday break.  Remember as we fill their gift bags- We are filling their "buckets" and ours!  When we give to others, we are giving to Jesus!  That is the reason for the season!

Because these next two weeks are busy the blog is just tentative.  If your child is sick, please call someone from the class to check to make sure you have the accurate assignments.  Thank you!

Monday 12-6
Rel- Advent pgs 318-319, do pg 219 in FJ
Sci- ch rev pgs 126-127, study
Math- pgs 106-107 - #s 11-20 check each probelm, #s 21-30 just do the problems
Library & Computers
LIBRARY BOOKS MUST COME TO SCHOOL AND BE RETURNED! BOOK PROJECTS ARE DUE!
Reading- read "City Green" , do PKBK pg 89(vocab for test)
We will be finishing up on the Mission presentations YEAH! * They have all done a wonderful job: You should stop by to see them.  The boards and missions will go home this week.

Tuesday 12-7
Rel- pgs 320-323, do pgs 321 & 323 in FJ
Sci-Rev and quiz game?  I will give them specific things to study, please schedule appts later in the day!
Math- pgs 108-109, do #s 11-19 check each problem, #s 20-30
SS- Begin ch 4- read lesson 1, do wb pg 55- please use your book these pages will be graded
Sp- unit 12 rev- write all 60 words 2x each in cursive- there will be a test !
English test
Reading PKBK pgs 90-91
handwriting- O

Wed 12-8
Mass
Science -quiz game, study- test tomorrow!
visit with kinder
SS- skills lesson - read 116-117, do wb pg56
Writing
sp pgs 78-79
Reading PKBK  pgs 92, 94
Handwriting - P
Pen pal cards

Thursday 12-9
Rel- visit with preschool
Sci- Test Ch A/4
Math- pgs 110-111, #s 6-21
SS- lesson 2, do wb pg 57 ( use the book)
Writing
Sp- pg 80
Reading- PKBK pgs 95-95
Handwriting- Q
Finish pen pal cards, pack gift bags!

Friday 12-10
Music
Science - Ch A/5 - read lesson 1 , do wb pg 61 (use the book)
Communion Service - Leave by 9:40 We are going to The Hampshire and Emeritus
Writing
Spelling Test unit 12
Reading test- City Green