Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Remember to think of those in need and patiently wait for the coming of Our Savior Jesus Christ.

We are counting down until Friday.  We will not be having a story this week however we will be having spelling words.  There will be  no vocabulary words since we have no story. 

WEDNESDAY, December 17th at 6:30 will be the Christmas program at St. Patrick's Church.  Our class is not part of the program however all are welcome to attend.

The end of the quarter will be on Friday, December 19th.  Your child may wear Free dress if they are not already.  This will be an early dismissal day and there will be no extended care.  Please make sure your child is picked up at 12:30. 

English - Adverbs and Adjectives
Spelling and writing - Christmas story writing
Science - Animals
Religion - Advent

When we return from our break our class will be preparing for the All School mass on Friday, January 9th.  I will be asking some students to help with readings, carry gifts, or to be alter servers.  All the students will be involved in singing.

There is a great need for school supplies for all students.  If everyone could bring in new school supplies for themselves when we return it would be greatly appreciated.  Mostly pencils, erasers and crayons are needed. I asked the students to possibly write this on their Christmas wish list.  Thank you.

I WISH ALL OF YOU A VERY HAPPY AND SAFE MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!

GOD BLESS

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

December 1-5

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving vacation. We only have 3 weeks of December and we will be very busy finishing our work. 

School Reminders:

This week we will have an early dismissal on Friday at 12:30. 

Parish Mass at 7 am on December 14th

December 17th will be the Christmas Program at St. Patricks church at 6:30 pm. All are welcome to attend.

We are collecting for the Spirit of Christmas food drive.  3rd grade is responsible for bringing rice, cereal or dried beans.  You may also send in a toy that is wrapped.  Indicate whether it is for a boy or girl and the age.  We often forget those who are struggling.  This is the season of giving and the items will go to those who are in need.  Thank you

Classwork:

English - Unit 7 Adjectives
Spelling and Reading - The Fruit and Vegetable Man
Math - Test on Wednesday on Chapter 4
Social Studies - Ch 4 Changing way of life for American Indians
Religion - Advent
Science - Chapter 3



Monday, November 17, 2014

November 17-21

I hope everyone is doing well and keeping warm :)

We are well on our way through the month of November with Thanksgiving break coming up from November 24-28.  School will resume on December 1st.  Please continue to discuss with your child the season of giving.  We have been collecting canned peas and corn for  Catholic Charities. We have also been collecting items for the Operation Christmas shoe boxes.  If you have not and would like to help the less fortunate the items and canned goods are due tomorrow morning.  We will be putting the boxes together tomorrow afternoon with out faith families. 

Tomorrow, November 18 some of our students will be going to Cherish for entertainment.  We will be singing songs and doing dances for the residents.  As of now i do not have enough drivers.  If there was a note stapled in your child's planner please be sure to respond so I know who is still available.  If we do not have enough drivers some studnets will stay at the school.  Thank you

We will be having our class mass on Thursday, November 20th.  If your child has a reading part please practice with them as needed.

Progress reports go home Friday.  Please note this is a reflection of their progress so far.  This is not their report card.  If you have any questions you can refer to Option C or contact me at the school.  Thank you

SUBJECTS

English- We are finishing up Unit 5 on Verbs.  We will be having our test on Thursday.
Spelling and Reading - We are reading Granddaddy's Farm. Spelling words will include or and ar pattern.
Math - We are finishing up Chapter 4 on Multiplication. 
Religion - We are discussing Reconciliation
Phonics - Contractions


Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Nov 12-14

November 12-14

Welcome to a short week! We will not have spelling words this week. We will be working on different types of writing instead of a story this week. We will be having a social studies test next week so look for the study guide to be written in your child's journal on Friday. We will be discussing Chapter 3.

Thursday will be the Thanksgiving program for some classes. All are welcome to attend. It begins at 6:30 in the cafeteria.

Reminders:

Please bring in your canned food for Catholic Charities if you have not already done so.

Operation Christmas boxes items are being collected. We will put the boxes together as a faith family next Thursday. There was a note in the family envelope you may refer to if you are unsure.

Next Tuesday our class will be going to Cherish for our community service. If you have signed up to drive I will be confirming this week.

Thursday , November 20th our class will be having a class mass in the chapel. I will be asking for readers to help out.

Friday, November 21st progress reports go home.

Thank you again and God Bless


Wednesday, November 5, 2014

November  3-7

We are well on our way through the school year. This week we will be having an early dismissal on Friday.  We will also be having an all school mass.  Thank you very much to all the parents who helped and volunteered for the Halloween carnival.  It was a big success.

We will be having next Monday and Tuesday off due to Veterans day.

Subjects:

English - We are continuing to work on Verbs
Spelling and Reading - Ramona Forever
Math - we have began multiplication and timed tests.  The students are very excited about the timed tests because they are able to earn incentives.
Social Studies - We are continuing to learn about American Indians. (CH. 3)
Religion - Ch 6 Reconciliation
Phonics - Syllables
Science - Test Ch. 2 Friday ( your child has the study guide questions.  We will also be studying in class.  The vocabulary is matching)

November 12 - We will be having a class mass in the Chapel.  I will be having some students help with the readings and petitions. 

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.