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We are having a terrific time getting to know each other and sharing our fabulous summer experiences. Your children have adjusted nicely to the school routine, and their eagerness for learning is amazing! It is going to be a wonderful year!
Regular Homework
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Extra Practice with our math concepts can be found online using the ISE under "Things to Do" and Skill Sets found in the "Library", click on the "Lady in the Red Hat." You can find these helpful web based tools on Student Links under "Think Central." The children have been practicing how to access these helpful tools, so they should be able to show you how to log on to the program.
Please check over your child’s math homework daily for accuracy and completeness. Studies show students learn better when they are given the opportunity to verbalize the steps taken to solve problems. Please allow your child this golden opportunity each evening when completing the math homework to explain to you their logic on a few select problems. If you notice an error, you will be able to catch it quickly before it becomes a habit that is difficult to break. Some of the concepts may seem tricky, so please know ANY strategy you show your child that works is worth learning and sharing in math class.
Xtra Math Fact practice is expected to be completed daily for points. If your child completes facts for 5 days/week they will receive 10 points (A+) for the week, 4 days = 9 points (A-), 3 days = 8 points(B-), 2 days = 7 points(C-), 1 day = 6 points(D-).
Spelling Ideas to try at home:
- ABC order: Write your words in alphabetical order.
- Word Sort: Sort your words by vowel sounds, patterns, syllables, etc.
- Repetition: Write your words 3 times each
- Sentences: Write a sentence for each
- spelling word.
- Word Art: Draw a picture and write your
- words in the picture.
- Story time: Write a short story using all
- your words.
- Creative Letters: Write your words by magazine and glue them on a paper.
- cutting out letters in an old newspaper or
- Pyramid: Write your words adding or will be a pyramid shape of words.
- subtracting one letter at a time. The result
- Good Clean Words: Write your words in surface that can be cleaned safely.
- shaving cream on a counter or some other
- Handwriting: Write each word 3 times in
- your best handwriting.
- Cheer your words: Pretend you are a
- cheerleader and call out your words!
- Sound Words: Use a tape recorder and
- record your words and their spelling. Then listen to your tape, checking to see that you spelled all the words correctly.
- Choo-Choo Words: Write the entire list end-to-end as one long word, using different colors of crayon or ink for different words.
- Flashwriting: In a darkened room, use a flashlight to draw letters in the air.
- Timer: Get a timer. Set it for 3 minutes. See how many times you can write your words before the timer goes off.
- Scramble: Have a parent scramble your spelling words. You unscramble them.
Chalk: Write your words outside using sidewalk chalk.
Letters: Write each word as many times as there are letters in the word.
Out loud: Spell your words out loud 2 times to a brother or sister, mom or dad.
Trace Around: Print your spelling words neatly. Take a colored pen and draw an outline around the word, closely following the shapes of the letters. Close your eyes and remember the shape.
Colorful Words: Use two different color pens to write your spelling words. Use one color to write the consonants and the other for the vowels.
Military spelling: Do jumping jacks, as you clap say a letter to spell your words.
Finger Tracing: Use your finger to spell out each of your words one letter at a time on your Mom or Dad‛s back. Then it‛s YOUR turn to feel and spell. Try to guess the word.
Practice Test: Have an adult give you a practice test.
Scratch n' Sniff: Write letters with glue on paper, and then sprinkle with Jell-O. Makes a super scratch n' Sniff when tracing over the letters.
Computer Words: Have your child type their spelling words ten times each on the computer. Use different colors and fonts and print it out!
Words-in-words: Write your word and then write at least 2 words made from each.
Snap and Spell: Snap on each letter, clap when you say the word at the end.
Create an activity: Can you think of a fun way to do your spelling activities? Try it out.
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who'll decide where to go...” Dr. Seuss
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Students will be tested on their spelling words on Friday. We will introduce words each Monday. Students will be expected to practice the words at home throughout the week.
Reading Logs will go home on Fridays and will be due the following Friday. We are expecting students to read for 20 minutes and record three complete sentences summarizing what they read. Please initial each entry. For three complete entries, they will receive a B-. For four complete entries, they will receive an A-. For five complete entries, they will receive an A+. They can choose which nights to read.
The following schedule shows the consistent homework assignments for each day. There may be other assignments given. Please check the agenda daily for specific assignments.
Monday
Read 20 Minutes and record in reading log.
Math- One lesson plus Xtra Math facts practice
Practice spelling words on own.
Tuesday
Read 20 Minutes and record in reading log.
Math- One lesson plus Xtra Math facts practice
Practice spelling words on own.
Wednesday
Read 20 Minutes and record in reading log.
Math- One lesson plus Xtra Math facts practice.
Practice spelling words on own.
Library book due Thursday.
Thursday
Read 20 Minutes- Signed reading logs due on Friday.
Math- One lesson plus Xtra Math facts practice
Practice spelling words on own.
NO HOMEWORK ON FRIDAY - ONLY MAKE-UP WORK AS NEEDED.
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Agenda for Monday, October 9
Read 20 Minutes, Reading Log, Parent to Initial, Due Friday.
Xtra Math Facts Practice on CB
Math 3.1 2 WB Page 108 A/B (Watch ISE 3.1 on CB if absent or if more help is needed.)
Charge & Return your CB tomorrow
Two students to return Late Reading Log. (It was Due Oct. 6)
Five students to return Blue Folders.
Jog-A-Thon Pledges were due by Friday, September 29 to be eligible for the prizes. Donations are always welcome!
Please return any late Library Books.
Agenda for Friday, Oct. 6
Read 20 Minutes, NEW Reading Log STARTS TODAY, Parent to Initial, Due Friday, October 13.
Charge & Return your CB on Monday
Return Late Reading Log on Monday if needed.
Return Late Blue Folders on Monday if needed.
Thurs., October 5 Agenda
Notice: We have Library Tomorrow! Please remember your library book. Students may not check out a new book until their previous book is returned.
Read 20 Minutes, Reading Log, Parent to Initial, Due tomorrow.
Xtra Math Facts Practice on CB
Math WS R-13 Homework grade will be recorded in PowerSchool for this assignment.
Charge & Return your CB tomorrow
Two students to return last week's Late Reading Log - Now a missing assignment with a missing score.
Return Blue Folders tomorrow.
Homework Agenda for Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Read 20 Minutes, Reading Log, Parent to Initial, Due Friday.
Xtra Math Facts Practice on CB. (Please check your child's CB to make sure they do fact practice tonight. Six students did not do Xtra Math homework last night. Doing it in class the following day takes valuable time away from other lessons and it does not count for the current evening's homework. Thank you!)
Math Review Worksheet R-10. Homework grade will be recorded in PowerSchool for this assignment.
Charge & Return your CB tomorrow
Two students to return Late Reading Log.
Three students to return Blue Folders.
Please return any late Library Books.
Tuesday, Oct. 3 Agenda
Read 20 Minutes, Reading Log, Parent to Initial, Due Friday.
Xtra Math Facts Practice on CB
Do on Tuesday afternoon: Math WB Pages 100-102
Charge & Return your CB tomorrow
Three students to return Late Reading Log.
Four students to return Blue Folders.
Please return any late Library Books.
Homework & Agenda for Monday, October 2, 2023
Read 20 Minutes, Reading Log, Parent to Initial, Due Friday.
Xtra Math Facts Practice on CB
Math WB pages 97-99. (Watch ISE for Book 2 lessons on CB if absent or if more help is needed.)
Charge & Return your CB every day.
Four students to return Late Reading Log. (It was Due Sept. 29)
Six students to return Blue Folders.
Jog-A-Thon Pledges were due by Friday, September 29 to be eligible for the prizes. Donations are always welcome!
Please return any late Library Books.
Homework Agenda + Friday, September 29, 2023
Read 20 Minutes, NEW Reading Log STARTS TODAY, Parent to Initial, Due Friday, October 6.
Charge & Return your CB on Monday. Two students forgot their CB and two were not charged this morning.
Return Late Reading Log, Due Sept. 29 on Monday. Four students need to bring in the late reading log.
Return Late Blue Folders on Monday. Six students need to bring in the late blue folder.
Homework "Alert" for Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023
Notice: We have Library Tomorrow! Please remember your library book. Students may not check out a new book until their previous book is returned.
Read 20 Minutes, Reading Log, Parent to Initial, Due tomorrow. Five reading logs are still missing from last week. Please check the reading log is in the backpack tonight, ready for class tomorrow.
Xtra Math Facts Practice on CB Six students did not do their Xtra Math Facts Practice last night. Please check your student is doing it tonight.
Math Lesson 2.12 WB Page 96 A/B (Watch ISE 2.12 on CB if absent or if more help is needed.) Seven students did not do their Math Homework last night. Please check your student is doing their homework daily.
Charge & Return your CB tomorrow (One missing CB this morning and three returned with a low/dead battery. Please check yoiur student has a charged CB daily.)
Five students to return Late Reading Log, Due Sept. 22 - Now a missing assignment with a missing score.
Parent Conferences Next Week!
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 Agenda
Read 20 Minutes, Reading Log, Parent to Initial, Due Friday.
Xtra Math Facts Practice on CB
Math Lesson 2.11 WB Page 92 A/B (Watch ISE 2.11 on CB if absent or if more help is needed.)
Charge & Return your CB tomorrow
Five students to return Late Reading Log on Wednesday. (It was Due Sept. 22)
Four students to return Blue Folders.
Jog-A-Thon Pledges are due by Friday, September 29 to be eligible for the prizes.
Please return any late Library Books.
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 Agenda
Read 20 Minutes, Reading Log, Parent to Initial, Due Friday.
Xtra Math Facts Practice on CB
Tuesday homework: Math Lesson 2.10 WB Page 88 A/B (Watch ISE 2.10 on CB if absent or if more help is needed.)
Charge & Return your CB tomorrow
Six students to return Late Reading Log on Wednesday. (It was Due Sept. 22)
Six students to return Blue Folders.
Jog-A-Thon Pledges are due by Friday, September 29 to be eligible for the prizes.
Please return any late Library Books.
Agenda for Mon., Sept. 25, 2023
Read 20 Minutes, Reading Log, Parent to Initial, Due Friday.
Xtra Math Facts Practice on CB
Math Lesson 2.9 WB Page 84 A/B (Watch ISE 2.9 on CB if absent or if more help is needed.)
Charge & Return your CB tomorrow
Five students to return Late Reading Log on Tuesday. (It was Due Sept. 22)
Five students to return Blue Folders.
Jog-A-Thon Pledges are due by Friday, September 29 to be eligible for the prizes.
Please return any late Library Books.