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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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April 8, 2022
The Maidu Museum Field Trip was a successful learning adventure. The students enjoyed the trail and the museum and got to show off how much they new about the Maidu and Nisenan tribes. Thank you to the volunteer chaperones for your help!
Scholastic Book Fair is back! After months without beloved school traditions, our upcoming Book Fair will be a familiar and welcome celebration. Here's what you need to know about our upcoming fair:
- Every dollar you spend will benefit our school directly
- You can sign up for Book Fair eWallet, a convenient digital payment account, so your child can shop the Fair cash-free. Grandparents, friends, and others can contribute to the eWallet to help build your home library.
Save these dates and view our school’s Book Fair site:
Book Fair Dates: 4/26 – 4/30
Book Fair Homepage: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/altasierraelementaryschool1
Book Fair Facebook Page:
https://fb.me/e/2lhQV2O47
A flyer went home with your child with information about helping Parents’ Club out with the book fair.
Library: 10:25, Thursday, April 21, 2022
Please remind students to bring their library books in for renewal or check-in. We have finally finished our Mission Reports so students may now return their Mission Books. We will work on our Mission Art Projects when we return from Spring Break. Final Mission Boards are due on Friday, May 6. Most of the work is completed in class. When we have all of our pieces ready they will be sent home to glue down onto the student's Mission board. (I will supply the Mission boards and send home detailed instructions soon.)
Marshall Gold Discovery Site Permission slips will come home on Monday, April 18. Our field trip is on May 12. The sign up genius is out and we already have many parents ready to join us. Thank you! This should be an exciting day!
Spring Carnival is scheduled for Saturday, April 30, 12:00-4:00. Please sign up for a 30-minute slot on our sign up genius. If you are able to volunteer, you will help students play "Beach Ball Bowling". Please sign up today!
Have a great Spring Break!
March 2, 2022 - Change Date for Teddy Bear Picnic
March 1, 2022 - Important Information!
A Message from our Superintendent
Due to using the four allotted emergency days, the school calendar has been modified for the remainder of the school year. The last school day is now June 10th and March 18th, and April 18th are now school days. Please view the changes on the school calendar posted on the district website or attached is the link. https://www.prsd.us/pdf/calendar.pdf
February 11, 2022
Higgins Diggins Lion’s Club Reading Raffle
When: Now until Sunday, February 13. Continue to READ and take AR quiz before Sunday night!
What: For every "AR Test" a student takes and passes 80% or better, they will earn one ticket.
Prize: $50 gift card to Target
How: Raffle tickets will be awarded when classes visit the library during their usual time and put into that grades raffle bucket. On March 4, Mrs. Alonso will draw one name from each bucket. Good Luck!
Looking ahead... School will be closed on Friday, February 18 and on Monday, February 21.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Friday, January 28, 2022
Higgins Diggins Lion’s Club Reading Raffle
When: On NOW!!!
What: For every "AR Test" a student takes and passes 80% or better, they will earn one ticket.
Prize: $50 gift card to Target
How: Raffle tickets will be awarded when classes visit the library during their usual time and put into that grades raffle bucket. On March 4, Mrs. Alonso will draw one name from each bucket.
Mid-Tri Ends Today!
Request for Donations...
January 14, 2022
Happy Holidays!
Decemer 10, 2021
This upcoming week is going to be full of fun! The children are so excited! I have a few "special" projects planned! (So many secrets this time of year!)
We will have spelling activities this week for lesson 4.1.
We will have homework this week, so please check your child's agenda. Our NWEA Math MAPS testing will be held on Tuesday. It is important to get plenty of rest the night before and enjoy a healthy breakfast on Tuesday morning. We will begin testing right after snack recess on Tuesday.
We have a school spirit day this week! Friday is Pajama Day!
Please remember to have your child bring a wrapped, new or gently used 4th grade level book to class before Friday for our Secret Santa Book Exchange. We have volunteers who have signed up to send in an extra book just in case you are unable to send one in. We still need 15 more books. Thank you all!
After we share our book exchange on Friday morning, we will watch a holiday movie and enjoy our holiday treats. Kids are welcome to bring a pillow, blanket, and stuffed animal! Remember, Friday is pajama day! So students may come to class in pajamas, too! However, please remember to wear shoes appropriate for PE and recess activities.
We nearly have everything we need for our holiday party. Please check the sign up genius for items to send in. If you have signed up for something, you may begin sending in items on Monday.
Thank you for all of your support! It is so greatly appreciated!
Have a wonderful weekend!
December 3, 2021
December 3, 2021
Happy Friday! The students had a full week and they learned so much in class this week. I am so proud of their progress. Report cards went home on Thursday, and most of the report card envelopes made it back to class. Please make sure to sign and return the report card envelope if you have not done so already.
On Wednesday, December 8, am hoping your child can come to class in their "Holiday Best" for a photo for the holidays. I will ask students to write a reminder in their agenda on Tuesday night.
Our classroom party sign up genius was sent out today. Here is the link in case you missed it: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4EAAA92FA0FB6-holiday1 I am requesting all students to bring in a new or gently used 4th grade level book, wrapped in holiday paper, to pass out during our holiday party. Book gifts do not need a "to" and/or "from" name tag. They will be passed out randomly during a class game. I have extra gift wrapping paper in class, if needed. In addition, I have asked a few families to send in an extra book on the "Sign Up Genius" in case you are not able to do so. I love to promote reading in every way possible!
Please continue to have your child read nightly. Even though AR goals are not required in our class, students still need to stay on top of reading and taking AR tests when available for their reading selection. Mrs. Alonso has passed out coupons for prizes in the library! It was great fun!
Thank you so much for all of your help and support! Have a wonderful weekend!
November 23, 2021
November 23, 2021
We had a great time in the garden this week planting bulbs and painting flower pots. Our garden parent volunteers are amazing! Thank you!
We finished our first novel, Wonder, and everyone enjoyed the book! Students did a nice job on the AR quiz and are enjoying the sequel, Auggie and Me.
Second Trimester has begun. This school year is moving so quickly!
Art Docent is scheduled for Wednesday with Mrs. Yoho.
Library Time: Thursday, December 2, at 10:25am. Please remind students to bring their library books in for renewal or check-in.
Report cards will come home December 2 in our Thursday Folders. Please sign the envelope and return it with your child’s Thursday Folder. Please keep the report card.
Have a Great Thanksgiving Break!