Sunday, November 27, 2011
Friday, November 18, 2011
I LOVE spending my day with a room full of precious children that LOVE to read!
We sure did have a fantastic week celebrating American Education Week. I was so proud to have every single person in Room 124 participating in all of the activities throughout the week. I have to say that my favorite day was Career Day. I already knew I had a room full of world changers, but I sure did love having a look into their very bright futures. They also showed just how brave and patient they are as we endured the longest time I have ever spent in the hallway for bad weather. Thank goodness we had good books to pass the time! Also a first, we ate our lunch in the hallway. I am very thankful we were all safe that day.
A great big thank you to all of the moms that came and shared books with us as well. The kids LOVED this time, and I hope we get to do it again. Thank you!
A letter came home to you about a Holiday Shop that we will have to do some Christmas shopping at Blount. Please discuss with your child what you would like for them to do. I will tell you that the kids take a lot of pride in being able to do their own shopping for people that are special to them. The prices are also very reasonable for young shoppers. I still have a treasure that my son gave me last year that he purchased from the shop.
Thanks for all of the items that were sent in for the Adopt a Troop program we participated in. I can't think of a better way to enter the Holiday Season than by showing your kids the importance of helping others.
Story: Dear Juno
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Phonics: Long o: o, oa, ow
Comp. Skill: Draw Conclusions
Comp. Strategy: Visualize
Grammar: Verbs with singular and plural nouns
In Math we will finish up Chapter 9 and test on it Wednesday, November 30th. Please go over the review sheet with your child to make sure they are comfortable with it. We have been doing very well with regrouping.
Don't forget to practice math facts. There are some excellent web sites on the side of this page that would be very helpful.
If at any time you would like to sit down and discuss the progress of your child, please just send me an email and we will set up a time right away.
A book order is coming home Monday, Nov. 28th and it will be due back Friday, Dec. 2nd. Remember that you can write one check for all of the orders if you order from more than one catalog.
A great big thank you to all of the moms that came and shared books with us as well. The kids LOVED this time, and I hope we get to do it again. Thank you!
A letter came home to you about a Holiday Shop that we will have to do some Christmas shopping at Blount. Please discuss with your child what you would like for them to do. I will tell you that the kids take a lot of pride in being able to do their own shopping for people that are special to them. The prices are also very reasonable for young shoppers. I still have a treasure that my son gave me last year that he purchased from the shop.
Thanks for all of the items that were sent in for the Adopt a Troop program we participated in. I can't think of a better way to enter the Holiday Season than by showing your kids the importance of helping others.
Story: Dear Juno
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Phonics: Long o: o, oa, ow
Comp. Skill: Draw Conclusions
Comp. Strategy: Visualize
Grammar: Verbs with singular and plural nouns
In Math we will finish up Chapter 9 and test on it Wednesday, November 30th. Please go over the review sheet with your child to make sure they are comfortable with it. We have been doing very well with regrouping.
Don't forget to practice math facts. There are some excellent web sites on the side of this page that would be very helpful.
If at any time you would like to sit down and discuss the progress of your child, please just send me an email and we will set up a time right away.
A book order is coming home Monday, Nov. 28th and it will be due back Friday, Dec. 2nd. Remember that you can write one check for all of the orders if you order from more than one catalog.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Very Busy and Exciting Week Coming Up!
We will be celebrating American Education Week every day this week!
Please allow your child to bring in their favorite book to share with the class Tuesday. We will be taking time throughout our day to enjoy our favorite books together.
WEDNESDAY IS CAREER DAY! Please have your child dress up as their future career.
Thursday - I need a parent volunteer to come and share a book with us. We will work with your schedule that entire day if you are able to come. Just send me an email and let me know your time frame. I would love it if we could spread several of you out throughout that day. Your child would also love it. I know you are all experts at this because every child in Room 124 loves literature!
If you would like a suggestion, we will be reading a lot about Thanksgiving this week. Any book that you may have that relates would be fantastic.
Friday is College Game Day. Have your child wear their favorite college shirt or sweatshirt.
Adopt-A-Troop information came home last week. Please look at the list and send in any items you are able to. We will be collecting these items until November 18th. What an excellent way to show our kids just how much we appreciate our military and all they do for us!
2nd Annual Blount Elementary Holiday Market
Thursday, Nov 17th
5:30-8:30pm
Come shop from 19 booths selling personalized items, kitchen goods, cake
testing, jewelry, skincare, candles, girls bows and much more! Food
vendors - Jason's Deli and Nancy's Italian Ice! 19 Door Prizes to win!
Plus our very own school Choir and Band will be performing!
Help spread the word! All booth fees and ticket sales for door prizes go
to support our school! Admission is FREE!
Interested in having a booth? There's still room! Contact Holly Harris -
treasurer@blountpta.org.
WOW! Now for our regular activities!
Story: Pearl and Wagner Two Good Friends
Genre: Animal Fantasy
Phonics: Long e: e, ee, ea, y
Comprehension Skill: Author's Purpose
Comprehension Strategy: Story Structure
Your child received a new Spelling list for the Unit 3 Spelling words in their binder.
Grammar: Verbs
Math: We will begin Chapter 8 with 2-Digit Subtraction. This is another extremely important chapter that will require a lot of practice at home as well. Please make sure your child is doing their Math homework sheets that they bring home.
As we approach the Thanksgiving Holiday I have to tell each of you just how much I appreciate you and the amazing job you do as parents. Your child comes to school each day and represents you just so incredibly well! You will be happy to know that the hard work you do at home pays off with your child each and every day. I am so blessed to spend my day with your child. Thank you!!
"While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about."
Please allow your child to bring in their favorite book to share with the class Tuesday. We will be taking time throughout our day to enjoy our favorite books together.
WEDNESDAY IS CAREER DAY! Please have your child dress up as their future career.
Thursday - I need a parent volunteer to come and share a book with us. We will work with your schedule that entire day if you are able to come. Just send me an email and let me know your time frame. I would love it if we could spread several of you out throughout that day. Your child would also love it. I know you are all experts at this because every child in Room 124 loves literature!
If you would like a suggestion, we will be reading a lot about Thanksgiving this week. Any book that you may have that relates would be fantastic.
Friday is College Game Day. Have your child wear their favorite college shirt or sweatshirt.
Adopt-A-Troop information came home last week. Please look at the list and send in any items you are able to. We will be collecting these items until November 18th. What an excellent way to show our kids just how much we appreciate our military and all they do for us!
2nd Annual Blount Elementary Holiday Market
Thursday, Nov 17th
5:30-8:30pm
Come shop from 19 booths selling personalized items, kitchen goods, cake
testing, jewelry, skincare, candles, girls bows and much more! Food
vendors - Jason's Deli and Nancy's Italian Ice! 19 Door Prizes to win!
Plus our very own school Choir and Band will be performing!
Help spread the word! All booth fees and ticket sales for door prizes go
to support our school! Admission is FREE!
Interested in having a booth? There's still room! Contact Holly Harris -
treasurer@blountpta.org.
WOW! Now for our regular activities!
Story: Pearl and Wagner Two Good Friends
Genre: Animal Fantasy
Phonics: Long e: e, ee, ea, y
Comprehension Skill: Author's Purpose
Comprehension Strategy: Story Structure
Your child received a new Spelling list for the Unit 3 Spelling words in their binder.
Grammar: Verbs
Math: We will begin Chapter 8 with 2-Digit Subtraction. This is another extremely important chapter that will require a lot of practice at home as well. Please make sure your child is doing their Math homework sheets that they bring home.
As we approach the Thanksgiving Holiday I have to tell each of you just how much I appreciate you and the amazing job you do as parents. Your child comes to school each day and represents you just so incredibly well! You will be happy to know that the hard work you do at home pays off with your child each and every day. I am so blessed to spend my day with your child. Thank you!!
"While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about."
Monday, November 7, 2011
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Grade Level T-Shirt Order Forms Are Coming Home This Week!
It is time to order our grade level t-shirts. The following is the schedule from the office. Please order a shirt for your child if at all possible. We will wear these on field trips and once a week. They only place the order once for the year.
Monday, Nov. 7th - Order forms go home
Tuesday, Nov. 8th - Kindergarten & 1st grade
Wednesday, Nov. 9th - 2nd grade & 3rd grade
Thursday, Nov. 10th - 4th grade & 5th grade
Friday, Nov. 11th - No School! - Veteran's Day :)
We have an ordering deadline with our supplier; therefore, this is the only week that we will accept orders.
Our PTA meeting this Tuesday has had a time change. The time will now be at 6:00. If you failed to place your order for Marco's pizza that deadline has been extended until this Monday. If you don't still have your order form just email me and I will send you the attachment to print out and send in. There is going to be a lot of pizza and drinks at the meeting for you to purchase if you are unable to order ahead of time. Please plan to attend.
Your child will not have homework that night and dinner will be provided! WIN/WIN!
This week is a review week in Reading. Remember that we won't have a spelling test. Your child will have new spelling words for Unit 3 in their binder by the end of the week. We will be taking a Benchmark Test on Unit 2.
Don't forget the Science Vocabulary test this Tuesday. Remember to look over the study guide.
Thanks for working so hard on regrouping! We are doing very well with it! We will continue with Chapter 8 and 2-Digit Addition. Our plan is to test on Thursday. You will see a review sheet Wednesday if we are ready.
Please don't schedule any appointments for Wednesday afternoon if at all possible. We have Josh Johnson coming from WSFA to do a weather segment with 2nd grade and he is fantastic with the kids. I don't want any of them to miss it!
Don't forget that we are out of school this Friday for Veteran's Day.
Thanks for all you do! Your hard work with your child shows greatly through them every single day! What an honor it is to teach your child!
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