I warned the students that I may be on jury duty this week, but it's been postponed until April 14.
Second grade students will have the opportunity to make birdhouses on December 10. They will need to bring $3.50 to help cover the cost of materials.
Third grade students will be taking formative assessments in reading and math this week. Please encourage them to do their personal best.
This week for spelling, I’ve assigned dictated sentences using some of the top 100 most commonly used words. The last two sentences are for students who have no trouble learning the first 3 sentences. Please work on these at home. The final test will be on Friday. Study individual words that the student missed on the pre-assessment. A method I’ve taught the students is:
1. Study the word. (Look at its parts, beginning, middle, ending.) Point to each letter and say it.
2. Cover the word and spell it orally.
3. Look at the word to check your spelling. Point to each letter as you check it! (If you are not right, start at the beginning step again.
4. Cover the word and write it.
5. Look at the word to check your spelling. (If you are not right, start at the beginning step again.)
1. As we go places, we should take our time.
2. I only have so much time to jump into the water.
3. No, I don’t want to ask him.
4. Please don’t be nervous about taking an assessment.
5. Children have a natural curiosity.
Continue working on identifying coins and counting change. We’ve been working on the addition and subtraction facts at school. Please work with your child at home as well. Flashcards are helpful. If you need some, please let me know, and then I will send some home with your child.
Our goal this year at Forest Ridge is to improve students’ writing. Family writing for this week: Tell what your Halloween was like by writing a short narrative. You might describe some of the things you observed with your senses (taste, sight, smell, feel, hear—maybe what it would say?!) You can add your own voice to it, by adding your own feelings into the paragraph. Writing together encourages your child to see you having fun with writing, and allows you an opportunity to spend time with your child while he/she learns. Please have your child bring the writing in by Friday.
Our library check out day is on Tuesday. Please help your child to remember to return his/her book back by Monday.
Take home folders (with reading logs attached) need to be turned in on Thursday instead of Friday. Then students can bring home “Thursday Thoughts” and other papers in their folders.
Friday, October 24, 2008
October 27, 2008
There will be a guest teacher in our room on Tuesday-Thursday. I will be at a technology conference in Seattle.
Meg Lippert (author) will visit our school on Tuesday.
In science we are studying about the water cycle and in health we are learning about the brain.
This week for spelling, I’ve assigned dictated sentences using some of the top 100 most commonly used words. The last two sentences are for students who have no trouble learning the first 3 sentences. Please work on these at home. The final test will be on Friday. Study individual words that the student missed on the pre-assessment. A method I’ve taught the students is:
1. Study the word. (Look at its parts, beginning, middle, ending.) Point to each letter and say it.
2. Cover the word and spell it orally.
3. Look at the word to check your spelling. Point to each letter as you check it! (If you are not right, start at the beginning step again.
4. Cover the word and write it.
5. Look at the word to check your spelling. (If you are not right, start at the beginning step again.)
1. All of the people were called.
1. He may go with you or my friend.
2. An animal just like that one has its legs to walk with.
3. The water cycle is an interesting science subject.
4. Finding the difference in mathematics can be described as difficult.
Continue working on identifying coins and counting change. We’ve been working on the addition and subtraction facts at school. Please work with your child at home as well. Flashcards are helpful. If you need some, please let me know, and then I will send some home with your child.
Our goal this year at Forest Ridge is to improve students’ writing. Family writing for this week: Describe a pumpkin or Jack-o-lantern. Write a paragraph describing this object. You might describe some of the things you observe with your senses (taste, sight, smell, feel, hear—maybe what it would say?!) You can add your own voice to it, by adding a bit of your own feelings into the paragraph. Writing together encourages your child to see you having fun with writing, and allows you an opportunity to spend time with your child while he/she learns. Please have your child bring the writing in by Friday.
Our library check out day is on Tuesday. Please help your child to remember to return his/her book back by Monday.
Take home folders (with reading logs attached) need to be turned in on Thursday instead of Friday. Then students can bring home “Thursday Thoughts” and other papers in their folders.
Meg Lippert (author) will visit our school on Tuesday.
In science we are studying about the water cycle and in health we are learning about the brain.
This week for spelling, I’ve assigned dictated sentences using some of the top 100 most commonly used words. The last two sentences are for students who have no trouble learning the first 3 sentences. Please work on these at home. The final test will be on Friday. Study individual words that the student missed on the pre-assessment. A method I’ve taught the students is:
1. Study the word. (Look at its parts, beginning, middle, ending.) Point to each letter and say it.
2. Cover the word and spell it orally.
3. Look at the word to check your spelling. Point to each letter as you check it! (If you are not right, start at the beginning step again.
4. Cover the word and write it.
5. Look at the word to check your spelling. (If you are not right, start at the beginning step again.)
1. All of the people were called.
1. He may go with you or my friend.
2. An animal just like that one has its legs to walk with.
3. The water cycle is an interesting science subject.
4. Finding the difference in mathematics can be described as difficult.
Continue working on identifying coins and counting change. We’ve been working on the addition and subtraction facts at school. Please work with your child at home as well. Flashcards are helpful. If you need some, please let me know, and then I will send some home with your child.
Our goal this year at Forest Ridge is to improve students’ writing. Family writing for this week: Describe a pumpkin or Jack-o-lantern. Write a paragraph describing this object. You might describe some of the things you observe with your senses (taste, sight, smell, feel, hear—maybe what it would say?!) You can add your own voice to it, by adding a bit of your own feelings into the paragraph. Writing together encourages your child to see you having fun with writing, and allows you an opportunity to spend time with your child while he/she learns. Please have your child bring the writing in by Friday.
Our library check out day is on Tuesday. Please help your child to remember to return his/her book back by Monday.
Take home folders (with reading logs attached) need to be turned in on Thursday instead of Friday. Then students can bring home “Thursday Thoughts” and other papers in their folders.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
It's Time to Prepare a "Me" Speech!
Time is creeping up on me! I will be at a technology conference in Seattle on October 28-30. There will be a guest teacher in our room. I’ve also been called up for jury duty in Portland on November 3 (unless the Friday night before I find out the case has been canceled), so students will have another day with a guest teacher. If I’m selected for jury duty, the case may last a week.
One thing we haven’t done this term, yet, is a speech. Students have wanted to share, so this will give them an opportunity to do that! Please help get your child prepared!
I would like for your child to choose 3-5 objects to represent what is important to him/her. The objects could include family pictures, awards, medals, favorite book, a treasured card or letter, a picture he/she drew, something representing his/her happiest memory, favorite place, or favorite restaurant, etc. The objects need to fit into and come to school in a brown paper bag. The bag may be decorated if your child chooses. The following is a description of the assignment:
*The students need to be prepared to name the objects, describe them, explain why they are important, and tell any other important information about the objects.
*Students will be scored on:
1. Having a beginning, middle, and an ending to their speeches.
2. Using appropriate language (grammar).
3. Giving the audience eye contact.
4. Speaking loud enough for the audience to hear.
5. Keeping the body from fidgeting.
*Students will not need notes since this will be such a short speech (2-3 minutes).
Students will need to practice at home. Speeches will begin by Thursday, October 23. I’ll take volunteers first. All speeches need to be prepared and ready to be given by Friday, October 24. We’ll try to have all students present by Monday, October 27, but some may have to wait until I return on Friday, October 31.
Thank you for helping your child get ready.
One thing we haven’t done this term, yet, is a speech. Students have wanted to share, so this will give them an opportunity to do that! Please help get your child prepared!
I would like for your child to choose 3-5 objects to represent what is important to him/her. The objects could include family pictures, awards, medals, favorite book, a treasured card or letter, a picture he/she drew, something representing his/her happiest memory, favorite place, or favorite restaurant, etc. The objects need to fit into and come to school in a brown paper bag. The bag may be decorated if your child chooses. The following is a description of the assignment:
*The students need to be prepared to name the objects, describe them, explain why they are important, and tell any other important information about the objects.
*Students will be scored on:
1. Having a beginning, middle, and an ending to their speeches.
2. Using appropriate language (grammar).
3. Giving the audience eye contact.
4. Speaking loud enough for the audience to hear.
5. Keeping the body from fidgeting.
*Students will not need notes since this will be such a short speech (2-3 minutes).
Students will need to practice at home. Speeches will begin by Thursday, October 23. I’ll take volunteers first. All speeches need to be prepared and ready to be given by Friday, October 24. We’ll try to have all students present by Monday, October 27, but some may have to wait until I return on Friday, October 31.
Thank you for helping your child get ready.
Friday, October 17, 2008
October 20, 2008
This week for spelling, I’ve assigned dictated sentences using some of the top 100 most commonly used words. The last two sentences are for students who have no trouble learning the first 3 sentences. Please work on these at home. The final test will be on Friday.
1. In about an hour, she will be at home.
2. They should know by then.
3. How many of them are there?
4. A mayor is the leader of a community.
5. An apple or a banana with chocolate will taste great for dessert.
Please continue playing the games I‘ve sent home in the past. Continue working on identifying coins and counting change. We’ve been working on the addition facts at school. Please work with your child at home with them as well. Flashcards are helpful. If you need some, please let me know, and then I will send some home with your child.
Our goal this year at Forest Ridge is to improve students’ writing. Family writing for this week: Choose an object to describe. It could be a cookie fresh from the oven, an old shoe, or a bone with a little meat attached. Write a paragraph describing this object. You can add your own voice to it, by adding a bit of your own feelings into the paragraph. Writing together encourages your child to see you having fun with writing, and allows you an opportunity to spend time with your child while he/she learns. Please have your child bring the writing in by Friday.
Our library check out day is on Tuesday. Please help your child to remember to return his/her book back by Monday.
Take home folders (with reading logs attached) need to be turned in on Thursday instead of Friday. Then students can bring home “Thursday Thoughts” and other papers in their folders.
1. In about an hour, she will be at home.
2. They should know by then.
3. How many of them are there?
4. A mayor is the leader of a community.
5. An apple or a banana with chocolate will taste great for dessert.
Please continue playing the games I‘ve sent home in the past. Continue working on identifying coins and counting change. We’ve been working on the addition facts at school. Please work with your child at home with them as well. Flashcards are helpful. If you need some, please let me know, and then I will send some home with your child.
Our goal this year at Forest Ridge is to improve students’ writing. Family writing for this week: Choose an object to describe. It could be a cookie fresh from the oven, an old shoe, or a bone with a little meat attached. Write a paragraph describing this object. You can add your own voice to it, by adding a bit of your own feelings into the paragraph. Writing together encourages your child to see you having fun with writing, and allows you an opportunity to spend time with your child while he/she learns. Please have your child bring the writing in by Friday.
Our library check out day is on Tuesday. Please help your child to remember to return his/her book back by Monday.
Take home folders (with reading logs attached) need to be turned in on Thursday instead of Friday. Then students can bring home “Thursday Thoughts” and other papers in their folders.
Friday, October 10, 2008
October 13, 2008
This week for spelling, I’ve assigned dictated sentences using some of the top 100 most commonly used words. The last two sentences are for students who have no trouble learning the first 3 sentences. Please work on these at home. The final test will be on Friday.
1. Which was her favorite?
2. When would they come over?
3. See his many friends.
4. Your vacation location is beautiful.
5. You sure have a curiosity for knowledge.
Please continue playing the games I‘ve sent home in the past. Continue working on identifying coins and counting change. We’ve been working on the addition facts at school. Please work with your child at home with them as well. Flashcards are helpful. If you need some, please let me know, and then I will send some home with your child.
Our goal this year at Forest Ridge is to improve students’ writing. Family writing for this week: Think about an exciting experience or event in your life that you would like to share. Write a personal narrative about it. Consider creating a mood of suspense, humor, or fantasy. Tell what happened and how you felt. This encourages your child to see you having fun with writing, and allows you an opportunity to spend time with your child while he/she learns. Please have your child bring the writing in by Friday.
Our library check out day is on Tuesday. Please help your child to remember to return his/her book back by Monday.
Take home folders (with reading logs attached) need to be turned in on Thursday instead of Friday. Then students can bring home “Thursday Thoughts” and other papers in their folders.
1. Which was her favorite?
2. When would they come over?
3. See his many friends.
4. Your vacation location is beautiful.
5. You sure have a curiosity for knowledge.
Please continue playing the games I‘ve sent home in the past. Continue working on identifying coins and counting change. We’ve been working on the addition facts at school. Please work with your child at home with them as well. Flashcards are helpful. If you need some, please let me know, and then I will send some home with your child.
Our goal this year at Forest Ridge is to improve students’ writing. Family writing for this week: Think about an exciting experience or event in your life that you would like to share. Write a personal narrative about it. Consider creating a mood of suspense, humor, or fantasy. Tell what happened and how you felt. This encourages your child to see you having fun with writing, and allows you an opportunity to spend time with your child while he/she learns. Please have your child bring the writing in by Friday.
Our library check out day is on Tuesday. Please help your child to remember to return his/her book back by Monday.
Take home folders (with reading logs attached) need to be turned in on Thursday instead of Friday. Then students can bring home “Thursday Thoughts” and other papers in their folders.
Saturday, October 04, 2008
Friday, October 03, 2008
October 6, 2008
This week for spelling, I’ve assigned dictated sentences using some of the top 100 most commonly used words. The last two sentences are for students who have no trouble learning the first 3 sentences. Please work on these at home. The final test will be on Friday.
1. It’s a long way up, but get it if you can.
2. Only take the other one.
3. Who is out the most?
4. Always plan enough time to draw a picture.
5. The country we live in is the United States of America.
I sent a new math game home, “Plus-Minus-Stay the Same. Please play it and continue playing the games I‘ve sent home. Continue working on identifying coins and counting change. We’ve been working on the addition facts at school. Please work with your child at home with them as well. Flashcards are helpful. If you need some, please let me know, and then I will send some home with your child.
Our goal this year at Forest Ridge is to improve students’ writing. Write a paragraph (topic sentence, at least 3 detail sentences, and a conclusion) describing why you enjoy your pet or someone else’s pet. This encourages your child to see you having fun with writing, and allows you an opportunity to spend time with your child while he/she learns. Please have your child bring the writing in by Friday.
Our library check out day is on Tuesday. Please help your child to remember to return his/her book back by Monday.
Take home folders (with reading logs attached) need to be turned in on Thursday instead of Friday. Then students can bring home “Thursday Thoughts” and other papers in their folders.
1. It’s a long way up, but get it if you can.
2. Only take the other one.
3. Who is out the most?
4. Always plan enough time to draw a picture.
5. The country we live in is the United States of America.
I sent a new math game home, “Plus-Minus-Stay the Same. Please play it and continue playing the games I‘ve sent home. Continue working on identifying coins and counting change. We’ve been working on the addition facts at school. Please work with your child at home with them as well. Flashcards are helpful. If you need some, please let me know, and then I will send some home with your child.
Our goal this year at Forest Ridge is to improve students’ writing. Write a paragraph (topic sentence, at least 3 detail sentences, and a conclusion) describing why you enjoy your pet or someone else’s pet. This encourages your child to see you having fun with writing, and allows you an opportunity to spend time with your child while he/she learns. Please have your child bring the writing in by Friday.
Our library check out day is on Tuesday. Please help your child to remember to return his/her book back by Monday.
Take home folders (with reading logs attached) need to be turned in on Thursday instead of Friday. Then students can bring home “Thursday Thoughts” and other papers in their folders.
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