Back to School 2011-2012

         It' that time again.......And I hope everyone is as excited as I am!!! If you are reading this blog, have your child bring in a small picture of him/herself for the bulletin board as soon as possible.  Thanks!!! Having school supplies the first day is important.  Some things will be sent home like:  the extra paper.  Most things should fit in the large school box.  The school box will be on a shelf not in their desks, so don't worry about it fitting in the desk.

There are a few important things for you to know or to do:

• Your child MUST have a planner by Tuesday if he/she doesn't already have one.
• Have your child bring a book that they want to read Tuesday for silent reading.  We do this daily.  This will help with their daily reading requirement.  We will not go to the library or computers for the first two weeks of school.
• PARENTS- PLEASE fill out and sign all paperwork sent home by Wednesday.  Thank you!  It should be sent in with your child.  This is an important step in learning responsibility. I will sort and get all paper that needs to get to the office ......To the office.
• for Math- please send in graph paper to use for their assignments.  This help tremendously with neatness!  Have graph paper by Monday, thank you.

 On Monday 15, 2011,  we will be having Mass.  No shorts may be worn.  Please remember the school rules when it comes to uniform attire.  Boys MUST wear a belt in 4th grade.   After Mass, we will be going over classroom rules and consequences.  I run a tight classroom where rules MUST be followed.  We will also be going over school rules.  We will also be filling out planners starting the first day.  Planners MUST be signed EACH DAY. Thank you.  This is a great way to get to know what your child has been doing throughout the day and what homework or daily work needs to be finished.  Please read the letter I send home for all the rules and expectations for parents and students.  Please fill out the parent questionnaire also.  This is very beneficial because it is the what you want me to know about your child.  It gives me some incite to what your child's strengths and weaknesses are so I can better help them succeed in school.


FYI: The work that I post on my blog is that day's assignments.  When they do not finish their daily work, they are to finish it at home.  sometimes I will list or assign follow up homework in class.  You will find this in their planner.  If you have any questions about this matter PLEASE SEE ME THANKS!

Tuesday 8-16
Rel- discuss religion topic for writing, do class sample paragraph
Sci- begin animal activity
Math- begin basic facts rev of addition
Soc St- begin introduction of geography terms pgs I17- I19
Lang arts- discuss choosing the right book, begin handwriting -cursive ws, & back to school fun handout
Reading- Begin story-"Rajah's Rice", begin prac book pg 8
Art- Begin "Me" activity

Wednesday 8-17
Rel- we will begin religion writing assignment .  They will learn the proper format of a paragraph, how to brainstorm and to put their ideas into sentences. They will be doing their writing in a packet I have copied for them and I want them to do their writing in class so I can better assess their individual skills in writing. They will begin their rough draft
Sci- finish their animal activity- This is due tomorrow!
Math- addition and subtraction review, complete worksheets
Soc. St. -Reading maps pgs I20-I22
Lang.arts- handwriting sheet, discuss daily silent reading requirement
Reading- finish story, do practice book{PKBK} pg 1,8
PE

Thursday 8-18
Rel- finish rough draft writing, proof read and rewrite on binder paper- Each student will present their writing to the class tomorrow.
Sci- begin ch 1 vocab cards, I will show them how to do this skill because in is one of the most crucial study skill they MUST learn.  They will do this all year and for years to come.
Math- double digit subtraction worksheets
Soc. St- begin ch 1 vocab cards- I will give them the words to know and define
English- rev parts of speech in grammar. Do handout
Handwriting?
Reading- work on PKBK pages, Silent reading [ssr]
ART

Friday 8-19
Rel- present Religion paragraphs to class
Sci- finish vocab cards
Math- multiplication review worksheets
S.S - finish vocab cards
Language Arts- play basic word spelling bee {words will be taken from sight word list and spelling workbook.}
Grammar- beginning English book / sentence unit--pgs 14-15 all
Finish Art assignment


Please remember that your child should read and be practicing their basic math skills nightly.