March is almost here.
Spelling words for the test on March 1st are listed on the previous post.
Tubac field trip is March 21st. Permission forms are due Friday, March 1st.
The U.S. Symbol Project is due the week of March 27 or sooner. We had 2 fantastic presentations today in class. Wow!
We are beginning to focus on persuasive writing. Students have written some creative poems.
Soon we will begin our study of the Revolutionary War. After our discussions, students will design a project highlighting some of the important information. The project will be worked on in class and presented to the class.
Report cards will be sent home this Friday, March 1st.
Thank you for all of your support, kind words, and sharing your children with me. I had so much fun watching our class enjoy the rare Tucson snow. :)
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.
Kathy Smith
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Sunday, February 17, 2013
It's Rodeo Week!
Remember we do not have school on Thursday or Friday. Because of the short week, there will be no spelling test. Also, I will not be assigning any homework. I hope you enjoy your break.
I owe a huge thank you to Patricia Shaffer and Galena Robinson for organizing a great Valentine's Day party. I love how parents and students all stepped up when I went him ill. Thank you. I am a very fortunate teacher to have such amazing students and parents.
I hope you notice a very creative bulletin board for the 40 Book Challenge in the hall. Thank you so much to Jennifer Young for sharing her creative talents.
Spelling Words for Week of February 25
Focus: (irregular verbs)
forget, forgot, forgotten, speak, spoke, spoken, tear, tore, torn, begin, began, begun, been, were
Challenge Words: choose, chose, lose, lost
In Social Studies students completed the colonial slide presentations, and they are working on U.S. Symbol projects. Soon we will begin to study the Revolutionary War.
Report cards go home March 1. Can you believe Trimester 3 is starting?
Enjoy your rodeo break. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me.
Kathy Smith
Remember we do not have school on Thursday or Friday. Because of the short week, there will be no spelling test. Also, I will not be assigning any homework. I hope you enjoy your break.
I owe a huge thank you to Patricia Shaffer and Galena Robinson for organizing a great Valentine's Day party. I love how parents and students all stepped up when I went him ill. Thank you. I am a very fortunate teacher to have such amazing students and parents.
I hope you notice a very creative bulletin board for the 40 Book Challenge in the hall. Thank you so much to Jennifer Young for sharing her creative talents.
Spelling Words for Week of February 25
Focus: (irregular verbs)
forget, forgot, forgotten, speak, spoke, spoken, tear, tore, torn, begin, began, begun, been, were
Challenge Words: choose, chose, lose, lost
In Social Studies students completed the colonial slide presentations, and they are working on U.S. Symbol projects. Soon we will begin to study the Revolutionary War.
Report cards go home March 1. Can you believe Trimester 3 is starting?
Enjoy your rodeo break. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me.
Kathy Smith
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Happy Valentine's Day! (Thursday, February 14)
Spelling Words for test on Friday, February 15
arrow, friendship, candy, Cupid, flowers, sweetheart, romance, ribbons, valentine, February, celebrate, heart, secret, poetry
Challenge Words: compatible, sonnet, admirer, chocolate
Valentine Information:
*Decorate a box for your cards. Remember to bring it to school by Thursday.
*We will have a class celebration on Thursday from 12:00-1:10.
*If you exchange cards, please be sure to include everyone in the class.
Social Studies colonial presentations are this Monday and Tuesday.
Please continue to read 20 minutes each night and record it on the reading log.
Thanks for being wonderful! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me.
Kathy Smith
Spelling Words for test on Friday, February 15
arrow, friendship, candy, Cupid, flowers, sweetheart, romance, ribbons, valentine, February, celebrate, heart, secret, poetry
Challenge Words: compatible, sonnet, admirer, chocolate
Valentine Information:
*Decorate a box for your cards. Remember to bring it to school by Thursday.
*We will have a class celebration on Thursday from 12:00-1:10.
*If you exchange cards, please be sure to include everyone in the class.
Social Studies colonial presentations are this Monday and Tuesday.
Please continue to read 20 minutes each night and record it on the reading log.
Thanks for being wonderful! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me.
Kathy Smith
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
February 6, 2013
Spelling Words for Friday, February 8 Focus: consonant doubling
admitted, beginning, coolly, hopping, knotted, quitting, shopped, starring, totally, wagged, dragged, wetter, oppose, offer
Challenge: controlled, slippery, occurred, referral
Valentine's Party is Thursday, February 14th, from 12-1:10 PM. A list of names for cards was sent home with students. Please be sure to include all students if you are giving cards. Students have been asked to create and decorate a box for their cards. Thank you so much to Galena Robinson and Patricia Shaffer for organizing our class celebration.
Our trip to Tubac is on Thursday, March 21st. Please do not schedule any doctor appointments for that day. More details will be sent home.
Guided reading group discussions continue to be wonderful. Children are asking higher level questions, identifying the main idea, and practicing fluency. Huge progress is occurring with the 40 Book Challenge. Please continue to encourage your child to read at least 20 minutes each night.
In Social Studies students are finishing up and getting ready to present a colonial slide presentation. Technology skills are impressive! Students are also working individually on an American symbol project. Wow! We sure are busy.
Thank you for all of your support. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.
Kathy Smith
Spelling Words for Friday, February 8 Focus: consonant doubling
admitted, beginning, coolly, hopping, knotted, quitting, shopped, starring, totally, wagged, dragged, wetter, oppose, offer
Challenge: controlled, slippery, occurred, referral
Valentine's Party is Thursday, February 14th, from 12-1:10 PM. A list of names for cards was sent home with students. Please be sure to include all students if you are giving cards. Students have been asked to create and decorate a box for their cards. Thank you so much to Galena Robinson and Patricia Shaffer for organizing our class celebration.
Our trip to Tubac is on Thursday, March 21st. Please do not schedule any doctor appointments for that day. More details will be sent home.
Guided reading group discussions continue to be wonderful. Children are asking higher level questions, identifying the main idea, and practicing fluency. Huge progress is occurring with the 40 Book Challenge. Please continue to encourage your child to read at least 20 minutes each night.
In Social Studies students are finishing up and getting ready to present a colonial slide presentation. Technology skills are impressive! Students are also working individually on an American symbol project. Wow! We sure are busy.
Thank you for all of your support. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.
Kathy Smith
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