Week of 12-12 to 12-16

One week to Jesus'  Birthday!!!!!!

Thank you for being so generous with the pen pal gifts.  My sister picked up the gifts so she can give them out next week.  She was very impressed with my class!!!!

AS YOU KNOW, WE HAVE BEEN LEARNING TO PLAY THE RECORDER.  THOSE WHO KNOW HOW TO PLAY(THEY WILL FIND OUT MONDAY) ARE INVITED TO PLAY ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT BEFORE THE CHRISTMAS PROGRAM AT ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH

STUDENTS WILL NEED TO WEAR NICE CHURCH CLOTHES.  A NOTE WILL GO HOME TO INFORM PARENTS WITH INFORMATION TUESDAY.  PLEASE KEEP THIS NIGHT OPEN FOR THIS SPECIAL EVENT.  THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT.






This week will be another busy week.  Plans may change daily, so I will blog the basic lessons.

Religion
pgs 326-327, FJ pg 327
Christmas program rehearsal
pgs 328-329, FJ pg 329
Preschool reading
Christmas assembly and Play

Science
Lessons 3-4 and workbook

Math
pgs 112-113
pgs 116-117, 118-119
pg 120- This will count as a test
pg 123

SS- we will read bible stories about Jesus' birth

Language arts/ Writing
Finish HOW TO writing packet and final drafts
Handwriting
writing prompt writing

Art and PE

12-5 to 12-9

Here are a few reminders:

• Please send in items for our pen pal gifts by Wed.
• All School Mass - Immaculate Conception- Thursday 12-8
• Science Test- This Thursday 12-8
• English test- verbs- Friday 12-9
• Unit 11 spelling test - Friday 12-9
• Reading test- "City Green" story- Friday 12-9

The next two weeks will full of excitement as we prepare for the Birthday of Jesus.  With this time of year plans can change on a daily basis.  I will list the basic information for each subject, but will not do the daily list of work.  If your child is absent, please call and I will send the work to the office.  I have had students who are absent and don't get their work made up.  It is ultimately their responsibility.  The end of the quarter is the Friday we get out for Christmas vacation.  Please remember this will be the last day all work for the 2nd quarter is due.  Thank you.

Religion
We will be discussing Advent and helping those in need
Science
Review for A/4 test and test Thursday
Math
pgs 106-111
SS
Finishing up presentations!
Sp
Unit 11 pgs 72-75
Test- Friday
English
Reviewing for verb test; Verb test Friday
Reading
Story-"City Green"
PKBK pgs 89-95
Test- Friday

week 11-28-2011

It's MISSION PROJECT time!!!!!  We will be doing mission presentations all week.  Your child must be ready to present their report using their boards to explain information about their missions.  This is the requirement.  If your child has built a mission, please come right to the classroom first thing Monday morning so we can get them set up.  Some will be in faculty room and other classes not being used as a classroom so they will not be touched.  When we are done with the presentations, they will be displayed in the auditorium for display so the whole school can see them. 

Penance- will be Wednesday morning.  Please discuss the importance of penance and have them get ready- practice the Act of Contrition and know the sins they want to tell the priest.  We are so lucky to be able to have this chance to be forgiven and become closer to God.

As a class service project, we have written pen pal letters to our pen pal class in Los Banos.  This class is a special education class.  Mr. Hoffart has come in to share what it is like to have learning challenges.  This has been a wonderful experience for my class because they have come to understand that we are all unique children of God.  Just because we don't all learn the same way, we are still human beings and loved by God.  My sister and I have paired up several times to do this, because it gives our children experiences in sharing and toleration- something our world seems to be lacking.  Her class is one that has learning challenges as well as financial challenges.  Her class is a very low income group, and because of this we have worked together to help provide each child with something for the holidays.  I am asking each child to bring in something small to put in a gift bag for each child.  We need scarves, socks, gloves, hats, toiletries, and/ or small games, school supplies, or toys.  This should not be something expensive, but something meaningful- something they would like.  These children are ages 8-12, and I know that they would love anything that my students would pick out.  I will talk to my class about this project and they can volunteer to bring in 1-2 items.  I will also need15 gift bags- maybe something you have laying around.  The best items are ones that can be for a boy or girl- not specific to one group.  I am asking that we have all items in byWed. December 7, 2011 please.  We will need to have them ready for pick before the holidays.  Thank you for all your support and generosity!  Merry Christmas!!!!

Religion

prepare for penance and work on service project

Science- next test Thursday 12-8- Ch A/4

• lesson 2, work on outline
• lesson 2, work on outline
• lesson 2 finish outline
• wb pgs 51,55
• wb pg 56

Math- Ch 3

• pgs 96-97 evens
• pgs 98-99  evens, est. 2-20 only
• pgs 100-101 read over only, do pgs 102-103
• pgs 104-105 # 1-10

SS- Mission presentations all week

Sp- Unit 10

• 3x each- cursive
• pgs 72-73
• pgs 74-75
• pg 76
• test

English- test next week

• pgs 150-151
• pgs 152-153
• pgs 154-155
• pg 156, review pg 158 evens
• review pg 159 evens

Reading- "Whales"

• read story, do pkbk 98
• pkbk 99-100
• pkbk 101, 103
• pkbk & handwriting
• test

Art
Holiday cards for pen pals
mission presentations
PE

11/14 to 11/18 Thanksgiving is almost here!!!

Our Mission trip was a success!!! Everyone was so well behaved.........I even got a complement from our mission game guide.  He told me they were the most well behaved class he's had in a VERY long time.  I knew my students would do well because they are.........AWESOME!!!!  Thanks to all my parent chaperones and especially to Holly Pellicano. She seemed to have everything planned to every last detail.  THANKS AGAIN!


There WILL NOT be a reading test on Teammates.  Many didn't remember to take home book or practice to study and this will be a busy week already.  Sorry for the inconvenience! We will also not be doing a spelling unit this week.  We will read a new story and have a test on that story on Friday. 


Tuesday - Free dress if you bring in canned food


Thursday- Class Mass in the Chapel.  If you would like to join us it starts right after morning prayer


Friday- Reading test on "Just a Dream", and its a 12:30 dismissal


Other reminders:  When we return from break, the MISSION PROJECTS ARE DUE.  WE WILL START OUR PRESENTATIONS ON MONDAY 11-28.  Also we will have a penance service Wed 11/30.  Please talk to your child about this important event.


Religion

• We will be practicing for our Mass each day.  Please have them practice the Act of Contrition prayer.
• Thursday - Mass in the Chapel

Science

• lesson 1
• lesson1
• lesson 1- we will finish our outline of this lesson
• Lesson 2 lab
• begin lesson 2

Math- We will be having a math test this Thursday 11-17 of chapter 2

• pg 92
• pg 94
• multiplication timed test BE READY!
• Ch 2 test

SS

•  computers
• read lesson 3, do wb pg 29
• read lesson 4 , do wb pg 32
• wb pages 33-34 - There will not be a test on this chapter due to the Mission Projects!

English 

• rewrite final draft of compare & contrast paper- Apples VS Oranges- Due tomorrow!
• pgs 142-142
• pgs 144-145
• pgs 146-147
• pgs 148-149

Reading

• Read "Just a Dream" do pkbk pg 105
• pkbk pgs 106-107
• pkbk 108-109
• pkbk 110
• test on story

Art

Monday - band elective at 1:40
finish warm/cool color painting

PE

Short week 11-7 to 11-10

Hey 4th graders and parents!!!!  If you're reading this you are AWESOME!!!!!!! 


**** BIOGRAPHY BOOK PROJECT DUE MONDAY!!!


This week is a short week due to our FIELD TRIP TO THE MISSION AND BECAUSE WE ARE OFF FRIDAY IN OBSERVANCE OF VETERAN'S DAY YES!!!!


You will need to check your child's planner for the days work because the daily plans will probably change due to school activities.


Monday we are blessed to be able to participate in a band elective that will run for 5 consecutive weeks. THAT STARTS THIS WEEK.


There will not be any tests this week, but there will be a reading test for this week's story next  MONDAY.


THURSDAY NOVEMBER 10, 2011 is our field trip to Mission San Juan Bautista!


Here are things you need to know:

• BE AT SCHOOL BY 7:20 AM- I WILL BE HERE AT THAT TIME.  WE WILL LEAVE BY 7:40.  
• MUST WEAR BLUE AND WHITE- JEANS ARE GREAT.  BRING A SWEATSHIRT IT WILL PROBABLY BE CHILLY.
• MUST BRING A SACK LUNCH!  
• IF YOU WANT TO PURCHASE SOUVENIRS, YOU MAY SEND MONEY WITH YOUR CHILD- PLEASE REMEMBER THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN MONEY.
• WE WILL GO FOR ICE CREAM BEFORE WE HEAD BACK TO SCHOOL .  PLEASE SEND $ FOR A TREAT.- IF YOU APPROVE OF YOUR CHILD HAVING ICE CREAM.
• SNACKS AND WATER WILL BE PROVIDED ON THE BUS- BUT THEY CAN BRING EXTRA SNACKS IN THEIR LUNCH IF YOU WISH. 
• WE PLAN TO RETURN BY 2:30- SCHOOL DISMISSAL TIME. USUALLY WE ARE BACK BY 2:15.  PLEASE PARK IN THE BACK PARKING LOT AND WALK UP TO PICK UP YOUR CHILD, THANK YOU!

THIS IS A REALLY A GREAT TRIP- THEY WON'T EVEN REALIZE THEY ARE LEARNING!!!!  THEY WILL LEARN SO MUCH ABOUT MISSIONS WHICH WILL HELP THEM ON THEIR MISSION PROJECTS.  


 

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 !!!!