Week 10/30 to 11/4

It was great to see so many of you at the Halloween carnival this weekend.  Your costumes were awesome!!!!! It was a great conference week as well.  I enjoyed spending time talking to parents about how wonderful each of my students are.  Just a reminder---- In less than two weeks we will be taking our trip to San Juan Bautista Mission.  We are going on Thursday , November 10, 2011.  These are the parents who will be going with us on the VIA bus and who are helping to chaperone our trip:

Mrs. Hanley
Mrs. Teresa Gonzalez
Mr. Abbate
Mrs. Scheuerman
Mrs. Bustabade
Mr. and Mrs. Pellicano
Mrs. Fonda
Mrs. Guererro
Mrs. Hoffart
Mr. Bliss
Ms. Millicent Piro


Remember that if you didn't get chosen this time, There's still the spring trip to Mariposa.  Since we are driving to that one, anyone -WHO IS FINGERPRINTED AND HAVE ATTENDED THE SAFE ENVIRONMENT CLASS- may accompany us on the trip.  I would appreciate your understanding in this matter.  Thank you.

THIS WEEK
NO UNIFORM SHORTS ALLOWED UNTIL NEXT YEAR!
There is a science test on Wed 11-2
I will hand out the book project sheet - This is due next week on Monday 11/7
spelling unit 9 test- Friday 11/4
Reading test- Justin and the Best Biscuits in the World- Friday 11/4

Religion
Mass on Tuesday
Unit 1 rev 77-80 Wed.

Science

• vocab review
• quiz game
• ch a/3 test-Wed
• begin ch a/4 vocab cards
• finish ch a/4 cards

Math

• pgs 78-79
• Mass and science rev
• pgs 80-81
• pgs 82-83
• Wb pages 20-21

SS

• Library and computers
• go over test, start ch 3 cards
• finish ch 3 cards
• begin ch 3- lesson 1 ; start packet
• finish lesson 1?  Write Friendly letters home

Language arts

Spelling

• unit 9 - 2x cursive in library- BASIC AND CHALLENGE WORDS!!!!
• pgs 60-61
• pgs 62-63
• study
• Unit 9 test

Writing
We will be working on Compare and Contrast writing all week................. I WOULD LOVE A VOLUTEER TO BRING IN 8 APPLES AND 8 ORANGES ON TUESDAY.............IF YOU WILL BE ABLE TO BRING IN EITHER OR BOTH ITEMS LET ME KNOW ON MONDAY .  THANK YOU !

We will be pre-writing and writing the rough draft in class this week.

Reading

• Library and computers
• pkbk 74
• pkbk 75
• reread story- please rev vocab page and story for the test
• Test

Art- warm/ cool color painting

MONDAY WILL BE THE HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST/PARADE.  YOUR CHILD MAY WEAR THEIR COSTUME ALL DAY.  ALL PROPS CAN BE USED FOR THE AM CONTEST BUT WILL NEED TO BE PUT AWAY AFTER IT'S OVER.  THEY MIGHT WANT COMFORTABLE SHOES FOR THE REST OF THE DAY.

ALSO, WE WILL BE HAVING A SMALL TREAT IN THE AFTERNOON AROUND 1:45.  

Conference week & RED RIBBON WEEK 10-24 TO 10-28

Red Ribbon Week Calendar:
Monday- Crazy hair style, socks, hats and/or sunglasses
Tuesday- Game with upper grade class
Wednesday- all school DANCE PARTY!
Thursday- partner with upper grade class for activity
Friday- Free Dress Jeans with red or white shirt


Don't forget it' s 12:30 dismissal all week!

Tests:
SS ch 2 test Wed.
Rosary retest
No spelling or reading tests this week.


Religion

• review rosary - will retest on Thursday.  Ch 4 pgs 63-65
• pgs 66-69
• Ch 4 rev
• Rosary/ Preschool reading
• Music

Science- Next test - Ch A/3 will be NEXT Wednesday 11-2

• Lesson 4 Notesheet- All
• wb pgs 45-46
• Ch A/3 rev. pgs 98-99
• Start study guide
• Finish study rev  ******* It would be beneficial to study this weekend coming up BEFORE Halloween!

Math

• pgs 70-71 
• pgs 72-73 all ; wb pg 16
• pgs 74-75 all
• pgs 76-77 all
• wb pgs 17-18 ?????

Social Studies

• Finish review of study guide
• Quiz Game
• Ch 2 Test
• will assign Mission projects and each student will be assigned a Mission to research.  This is done randomly so there are no problems.
• Ch 3 Voc cards

Language Arts


Reading-

• read Justin and the Best Biscuits in the World, do pkbk pg 69
• pkbk 71
• pkbk 72
• pkbk 73
• We will not have a test until next week

Writing- We will begin Compare/Contrast writing this week will daily in class activities

Handwriting- P, Q, R


This week's plan is very tentative.  If your child is absent, please call to get that day's work.

IF YOU ARE READING THIS BLOG...............................YOU'RE AWESOME LIKE MRS. M !!!!

10-17 to 10-21 IT'S THE 2ND QUARTER!!!!!

It's the second quarter........... Wow time flies when you're having fun!!!!  My students have been working very hard, and you'll see this in their report card grades.  Much of the first quarter was review, and many of assignments that were completed were done together.  With this new quarter comes more challenge.  Many have improving independent working skills and this is where the challenge will come.  My students will be expected to do more on their own.  Please encourage your child to ask questions when they don't understand something, though. I am always there to help. 


PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO PRACTICE MATH FACTS- ESPECIALLY MULTIPLICATION FOR 10 MINUTES A DAY.  THIS IS A MUST FOR 4TH GRADERS. 


WEDNESDAY IS PINK FREE DRESS-  FULL PARTICIPATION AND WE CAN EARN ANOTHER FREE DRESS----------GO 4TH GRADE SPIRIT!!!!!!!!!!!!

TESTS THIS WEEK:
English - nouns- Tuesday
Rosary test- Wednesday- we will be working on this Monday and Tuesday this week
Math-place value-Wednesday
Spelling unit 8 test-Friday
Reading- Mom's Best Friend- Friday



NEXT WEEK:
Social Studies- Ch 2- Wednesday 10-26

MISSION PROJECT FORMS WILL BE HANDED OUT SOON- THE MISSIONS WILL BE ASSIGNED SO IT WILL BE FAIR.  THANKS FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.


Religion

• Rosary lesson - review at home- test wed.
• write the Apostle's Creed in Faith Journal
• Rosary test
• Rosary with school; preschool reading
• Music

Science

• finish lesson 2 and wb pg 27
• lab lesson 2
• lab lesson 3; homework- read lesson 3
• begin lesson 3 notesheet
• finish lesson 3 notesheet, do wb pg 41

Math- review multiplication facts each day!!!!!!

• ch rev pg 66 ALL
• math rev/quiz game
• Ch 1 test
• (X) math facts test
• Ch 2 begin addition chapter

Social Studies- Ch 2 test NEXT WEEK

• library/computers
• do wb pg 21, and 22-23
• skills lesson read pgs 74-75; do wb 18-19
• Ch rev. pg 91 # 1-13
• begin study guide- remember doing this guide is a great way to study, and you will get extra credit for the test if it's completed!!!!!

Spelling

• library
• Unit 8 2x each in CURSIVE
• pgs 55-56
• pgs 57-58
• Unit 8 test

Grammar

• Library- book project is Due!!!!! Students will be checking out biography books for the next project
• Noun test
• Cinquain poetry- rough draft
• Final draft poem- in class
• Begin writing- Compare and Contrast

Reading- reread story throughout the week and please review pages from the practice book workbook to get reading for the test

• library
• Read "Mom's Best Friend", do pkbk pg 62- these are the vocab on the test-hint, hint!
• pkbk 64-65
• pkbk 66-67
• "Moms' Best Friend" test

ART cool/ Warm  water color art project

PE exercise curcits

********If you read the blog........... remember high five!

October 10-14

Dear parents and students

If you're reading this...........YOU'RE AWESOME!!!!!!!!  Students don't forget to give me a high five- I love to see who is reading the blog!

This week we will be having a unit 7 spelling test on Friday.  We will be reviewing for a math test and noun test for next week.

• Math test Wednesday 10/19
• English test-nouns-Tuesday 10/18

Because October is the month of the Rosary, we will be saying the Rosary every Thursday as a school family.  If your child has one, bring it on Thursdays.

Religion

• Ch 3 activity pg 51
• Ch 3 pgs 52-55; FJ pg 54
• pgs 56-58; FJ pgs 59-60
• Rosary, read to preschool
• music practice

Science

• Lab-ecosystem; I will check ch 3 cards
• begin lesson 1 notesheet
• finish lesson 1; homework-do lesson 1 rev #1-5 on notesheet
• Lab-do wb pages for Lesson 2 lab
• begin lesson2

Math- Test unit 1 - next Wed. 10/19

• pgs 58-59
• (x) timed test, do pages 60-61
• (x) timed test, do pages 62-63
• (x) timed test, do pages 64-65 evens (this is review)
• pages 64-65 odds (review)

SS

• library/computers
• Ch 2 skills lesson wb pages 18-19, go over lesson 4 outline sheet
• begin lesson 5; homework wb pg 20
• lesson 5
• lesson 5

Sp

• library
• Unit 7 3x each & pg 48
• pages 49-50
• page 51
• unit 7 test

English

• pgs 84-85
• pages 86-87
• pages 88-89
• pg 90 1-8
• pg 93 (this is review page)

Language arts/ reading

• Haiku poetry
• We will watch the 8th graders perform "The Miracle Worker"
• Read "Felita".  We will be reviewing parts of a story again as well as strategies of a good reader.  There will not be a test
• finish reading story
• present Indian legend stories

Art 
In art we will be illustrate our Halloween Haiku poems
PE
We will be doing exercise curcits

first week of October!

Dear parents
   We have been working on building complete sentences and making paragraphs.  Some students are struggling with making basic complete sentences. One way you can help is by checking their homework.  Please check homework for capitalizing the first word of each sentence and when the word is a proper noun.  Also, check to see that they use punctuation at the end of each sentence. 
   Another concern is counting money.  Please practice counting money and giving change.  This is a crucial life skill that they must know.  A little help will go a long way in what we are covering in math.  Thanks for the help.

This Tuesday is the Blessing of the Animals Mass.  Students may wear shorts because the Mass is at 1:15 at the front of the school.  If you are bringing an animal bring the animal at that time.  Parents and their family pets will sit at the back.  Students must sit with their class until after the Mass when the animals are to blessed.  Thank you for your cooperation with this.

• Science test ch A/2 is this Tuesday!
• Your child should be reading their library book to ensure they finish it and complete the project by10/17.
• Friday is a 12:30 dismissal day

#1-5 corresponds with the days of the week Mon-Fri.

Religion

1. Ch 2 pgs 39-41; FJ pg 41
2. 42-45, FJ 45
3. finish reading chapter
4. Pray the Rosary as a school
5. Music practice

Science

1. Quiz game and vocab rev , study for tomorrow's test
2. Ch A/2 test
3. Start Ch A/3 vocab
4. finish vocab cards
5. ?

Math

1. $ review, pg 51 #15-22
2. pgs 52-53
3. pgs 54-55
4. pg 56 all
5. pg 57 all

Social Studies

1. library
2. finish lesson 2 outline; homework- make sure lesson 2 is completed & do wb pg 15
3. lesson 3 outline, rev vocab
4. begin lesson 4, review
5. work on lesson 4 outline

English/grammar

1. pgs 80-81 at the library
2. none
3. pgs 82-83

Spelling
no spelling this week

Language arts
There will be no reading story this week.  Students will be learning about Indian legend stories.  The students will write their own Indian legend story with their tribe(coloring page from last week) in mind.  This writing will be done in class, and they might need to take stories home to help with proofreading and editing sometime this week.  I want this to be the student's work, but helping in the area of spelling and punctuation is always a good thing when they are learning to write.  Check their planners daily to see if they need to complete any portion of this assignment at home for homework on any given night this week. Thank you.