Monday, October 13, 2014

October  13-17

It was nice to have a 3 day weekend.  The teachers had a writing inservice on Friday. It was very informational and about writing. I can't wait to use some of the strategies in class.

Friday we will be going to Emeritus and Hampshire.  If you have signed up to drive I have stapled a note in your child's planner.  If you are unable to drive please let me know. 

REPORT CARDS will also be sent home on Friday.  Please sign and return Monday.  Please note we will be having conferences next week so this is a good time for any discussion. 

CONFERENCES - We will be having conferences next week Oct. 20-24. We will have 15 minutes for conferences and I will be discussing ITBS scoring and any necessary concerns.  If you are unable to attend a conference please let Carnation know.  Dismissal will be at 12:30 all next week for Conferences along with the Book Fair.

RELIGION - Chapter 5
English - We are beginning Unit 5 on Verbs
Reading and Spelling - How my Parents Learned to Eat
Math - Regrouping with subtraction. We are also working on math timed tests.  (please practice this concept at home along with basic math facts)
Social Studies - Unit 3 Chapter 3 (American Indians ) p. 92-107
Phonics - blending
Science - Animals (Chapter 2)

October 25 - We will be having our Halloween Carnival.  All are welcome to attend.

October 26 - All school mass at St. Patricks at 9 am

October 29- Monterey Aquarium Field Trip

Thank you and have a great week!!

Monday, October 6, 2014

October 6-10

We are well on our way through the school year.  The end of the quarter will be on Friday, October 10th. Report cards will be going out on October 17th.  Please remember to check Option C to check for missing work.

English - Finishing up Unit 3. We will be having a test on Friday

Spelling and Reading - Patchwork Quilt.  Since we have no school on Friday we will be having our Reading, Spelling and Vocabulary tests on Thursday.

Math - We have begun Subtraction and continuing timed tests. Please practice subtraction and addition math facts with your child.

Social Studies - Our test is tomorrow on Chapter 2. Study with your child.  The short answers need to be written in complete sentences.

Religion - test on page 93 & 94.  Please review with your child.

Science - Animals Chapter 2


Upcoming events:

October 10 - No School (teachers will be at an in-service)

Oct 11 - Octoberfest at the Fruit Barn from 6-9pm. Tickets are $25. The money raised will be put toward our technology fund.

Oct 17 - Our Class will be going to Emeritus/Hampshire. If we do not have enough drivers some students will stay behind.  If you signed up I will be writing in your child's planner to remind you.  If you are unable to attend please respond as soon as possible so I can make arrangements.

October 20-24 - This will be conference week along with the Book Fair.  We will have a 12:30 dismissal everyday. This is a time for me to let you know how your child is doing along with ITBS scores.  We only have 15 minutes to discuss your child so please understand this is just an update of your child's progress.

Oct.25- The Halloween Carnival will be on Saturday, October 25. Anyone is welcome to attend.  Friends, Family and Neighbors are all welcome.  There is a price sheet in the family envelope to buy your bracelet early. 

Oct. 26- Our all school mass will be at St. Patricks Church at 9 am.

October 29 - Our class will be attending the Monterey Bay Aquarium.  All parents who are signed up to drive I will be writing in your child's planner with an update.  We will be leaving at 7:45 and not returning until 4:30.  So please be sure to be prompt in picking up your  child.  If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask.