Field Trip Reminder

This is just a reminder that the field trip is tomorrow. Your child should bring a bagged lunch to school. I encourage everyone to get to school on time because we will be leaving at around 8:30. Thank you for all your support.

Homework for 12-17-09

Your child received a book report form today to work on over the winter break. Additionally, I am requesting each child read four different newspaper, magazine, or online articles. Write a brief summary of what was read. Include the author, date of publication, and title of newspaper, magazine, or website. Also include an opinion or thoughts on what was read. These assignments are due January 4, 2010. Have a wonderful Holiday Season.

Homework for 12-16-09

Tonight's homework is to study for the reading and spelling test and to complete home link 5.5.

Homework for 12-15-09

Tonight's homework is to write each spelling word in a sentence and to complete home link 5.4.

Unit 2 Spelling Review

1. germ
2. very
3. trunks
4. limbs
5. sprouts
6. peach
7. cheese
8. please
9. between
10. eagle
11. waist
12. railroad
13. pavement
14. flavor
15. Thursday
16. underneath
17. always
18. depend
19. wait
20. sneeze
21. ice
22. magic
23. pencil
24. peace
25. age

Unit 2 Vocabulary Review

1. trunks
2. limbs
3. stems
4. minerals
5. sprouts
6. insects
7. cocoon
8. tunnels
9. enemies
10. invade
11. chain
12. trace
13. fossil
14. print
15. outstretched
16. fussy
17. dull
18. sensing
19. antennae
20. cycle
21. rent
22. vacant
23. tenants
24. deserted
25. examined

Unit 2 Review

The students have finished unit 2 in the reading series. There will be no new story to read this week. We will be spending the week reviewing concepts from the second unit. The students will have a test on the vocabulary and spelling words on Thursday.

Spelling Test

I have graded and recorded today's spelling test in the grade book. Your child has been instructed to bring it home.

Unit 4 Math Test

I have graded and recorded the scores for unit 4 math test in the grade book. A part of the home work for this weekend will be to correct all mistakes made on the test. If your child finishes all the corrections on the test, half credit for the questions missed will be added back to the final test score. For example: a child receives a score of 32 out of 36 on the test. If he corrects his mistakes and returns the corrections with the test, he will receive two of the points back for a score of 34 out of 36. Thus changing his final grade of 89% to 94%.
Please return the original test along with the corrections on a separate piece of paper by 12-15-09 to receive credit.

Homework for 12-11-09

This weekend's homework is to complete a book report. The book report is due on 12-18-09.

Homework for 12-10-09

Tonight's homework is to complete home link 5.2 and to study for the reading and spelling test.

Grades for 12-9-09

The unit 2 lesson 4 reading test has been graded and posted to the grade book.

Homework for 12-9-09

Tonight's homework is to complete home link 5.1 and to write the spelling words in alphabetical order.

Spelling Words for the Week of 12-7-09

1. cancel
2. grieve
3. brief
4. baby
5. rigid
6. thief
7. funny
8. chief
9. civil
10. cell
11. germ
12. very
13. trunks
14. limbs
15. sprouts

Vocabulary Words for the Week of 12-7-09

I apologize for posting these late.

1. trunks
2. limbs
3. stems
4. minerals
5. sprouts

Homework for 12-8-09

Tonight's homework is to complete the chapter 4 practice test and write each spelling word in a sentence.

Chaperones for 12-18-09

All of the room 200 chaperone spots have been filled for this trip. I would like to thank the parents who volunteered for the field trip on the eighteenth.

Holiday Assembly

This year's holiday assembly will be on December 17,2009 at noon. The students in room 200 will be performing the song, Buon Natale. We hope to see you there.

Lyrics to Buon Natale

Buon Natale, means Merry Christmas to you
Buon Natale, to everyone
Happy New Year and lots of fun
Buon Natale may all your wishes come true
Buon Natale in Italy means
A Merry Christmas to you
Far away across the sea
In sunny Italy
There's a quaint little town
Not a clock has been wound
For over a century
They don't know the time or year
And no one seems to care
And this is the reason
The Christmas season
Is celebrated all year
Buon Natale, means Merry Christmas to you
Buon Natale, to everyone
Happy New Year and lots of fun
Buon Natale may all your wishes come true
Buon Natale in Italy means
A Merry Christmas to you

Grades for 12-3-09

The spelling test has been graded and recorded. Your child has been instructed to bring the test home.

Homework for 12-3-09

This weekend's homework is to complete the book report. It is due on 12-11-09.

Grades for 12-2-09

The test for the reading story, "Hungry Hoppers", has been graded and put added to the grade book. The students have been instructed to bring the test home.

Chaperones for 12-18-09

As stated on the permission slip, only the first five paid parents may attend the field trip. I have two spots left. Thank you for your support.

Homework for 12-2-09

Tonight's homework is to write the spelling words in alphabetical order and to complete home link 4.8. The book report is due tomorrow and the students will have a reading and spelling test as well. The students have been instructed to bring their books home so that they may prepare for the tests.

Homework for 12-1-09

Tonight's homework is is write each spelling word in a sentence and to complete home link 4.7.

Homework for 11-30-09

Tonight's homework is to complete home link 4.6 and write each vocabulary word in a sentence.

Spelling Words for the Week of 11-30-09

1. excite
2. century
3. tragic
4. gentle
5. piece
6. large
7. city
8. gem
9. face
10. digit
11. ice
12. magic
13. pencil
14. peace
15. age

Vocabulary Words for the Week of 11-30-09

1. rent
2. vacant
3. tenants
4. deserted
5. examined

Homework for 11-24-09

Tonight's homework is to complete the reading worksheet and home link 4.5.

Homework for 11-23-09

Tonight's homework is to complete the reading worksheet and home link 4.4.

Reading Work for the Week of 11-23-09

The students will not be working on a new story the week of 11-23-09 due to the Thanksgiving break. We will not have a vocabulary or spelling word list. We will however be reviewing skills and working out of the ISAT books

Grades for 11-20-09

The spelling test has been graded and recorded online. Your child has received his/her graded test and has been instructed to bring it home.

Homework for 11-20-09

This weekend's homework is to complete the book report. It is due on 11-25-09.

Homework for 11-19-09

Tonight's homework is to complete home link 4.3 and to write the spelling words in alphabetical order. Your child also needs to study for the spelling and reading test which will take place on 11-20-09. Additionally, the book report is due tomorrow.

Report Card Pick Up Schedule

Just a reminder that Wednesday November 18, 2009 is Report Card Pick Up Day. The times for pick up your child's report card are: 12:00-3:00 and 3:45-6:15. I look forward to meeting you.

Homework for 11-17-09

Tonight's homework is to write each spelling word in a sentence and to complete home link 4.2.

Homework for 11-16-09

Tonight's homework is to complete home link 4.1 and write each vocabulary word in a sentence. I am aware that the students have not taken the unit 3 test in math. The bulk copying machine at school is out of order. The unit 3 test will be administered by the end of the week.

Spelling Words for the Week of 11-16-09

1. tail
2. reach
3. queen
4. fear
5. say
6. gave
7. sweet
8. acorn
9. player
10. even
11. underneath
12. always
13. depend
14. wait
15. sneeze

Vocabulary Words for the Week of 11-16-09

1. fussy
2. dull
3. sensing
4. antennae
5. cycle

Homework for 11-13-09

This weekend's homework is to complete the book report that was given today. The report is due on 11-20-09.

Homework for 11-12-09

Tonight's homework consists of a worksheet for reading and math. These assignments are due on 11-13-09. Additionally, the book report is also due on this Friday.

Veteran's Day 2009

Robert A. Black will be closed on Wednesday November 11, 2009 in observance of Veteran's Day.

Homework for 11-10-09

Tonight's homework is to complete the reading worksheet and home link 3.8.

Homework for 11-9-09

Tonight's homework is to complete the reading worksheet and home link 3.7.

Reading Work for the Week of 11-9-09

The students in room 200 will not be working on a new story this week, nor will there be a spelling or vocabulary word list. The students will be doing work out of their reading ISAT books, reviewing concepts presented in class, and working on phonics skills this week. Students will still be receiving homework in the form of worksheets to practice at home.

Homework for 11-5-09

This weekend's homework is to complete the book report and turn it in by 11-13-09.

Grades for 11-5-09

The spelling test given today has been graded and recorded in the grade book. Your child has been instructed to bring the test home.

Homework for 11-4-09

Tonight's homework will be to study for the reading and spelling test as well as complete home link 3.6.

Homework for 11-3-09

Tonight's homework is to write each spelling word in a sentence and to complete home link 3.5.

Grades for 11-2-09

The reading test, which was given on 10-30-09, has been graded and inputted into the grade book. The children have been instructed to bring these tests home.

Homework for 11-2-09

Tonight's homework is to write each vocabulary word in a sentence and to complete home link 3.4.

Spelling Words for the Week of 11-2-09

1. stay
2. rain
3. base
4. April
5. May
6. chain
7. trace
8. play
9. paid
10. fable
11. waist
12. railroad
13. pavement
14. flavor
15. Thursday

Vocabulary Words for the Week of 11-2-09

1. chain
2. trace
3. fossil
4. print
5. outstretched

Homework for 10-30-09

The homework for this weekend is to complete the book report and turn it in by 11-5-09. Additionally, students may correct any errors on the math test ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER. The corrections MUST be turned in with the original test. Grades will be adjusted when corrections are received.

Grades for 10-30-09

I have graded the spelling test and unit 2 math test. The scores have been recorded and the students have been told to bring the tests home.

Homework for 10-29-09

Tonight's homework is to complete home link 3.3 and to study for the reading and spelling test.

Homework for 10-28-09

Tonight's homework is to write the spelling words in alphabetical order and to complete home link 3.2.

Grades for 10-28-09

The Unit 1 reading and spelling tests have been graded and entered into the grade book. Your child has been instructed to bring the tests home.

Homework for 10-26-09

Tonight's homework will be to complete the math chapter 2 practice test. The practice test is provided so the students may prepare for the math test which will take place on 10-27-09. Additionally, students must also write each vocabulary word in a sentence.

Vocabulary Words for the Week of 10-26-09

1. insects
2. cocoon
3. tunnels
4. enemies
5. invade

Spelling Words for the Week of 10-26-09

1. real
2. sleep
3. we
4. feel
5. east
6. green
7. team
8. belong
9. knee
10. clear
11. peach
12. cheese
13. please
14. between
15. eagle

Homework for 10-21-09

Tonight's homework is to complete home link 2.13 as well as study for the unit 1 vocabulary test. Tomorrow's vocabulary test will consist of questions that require the students to fill in the blanks with the correct vocabulary word, write a sentence using the vocabulary word, matching word to definition, and multiple choice.

Homework for 10-20-09

Tonight's homework is to complete home link 2.12 and write each spelling word in a sentence.

Grades for 10-20-09

Unit 1 lesson 5 reading test has been graded and inputted in the grade book. The students have been instructed to bring the test home.

Homework for 10-19-09

Tonight's homework is to complete home link 2.11 and write each vocabulary word in a sentence.

Unit 1 Review Vocabulary List

1. feelings
2. precious
3. care
4. kind
5. share
6. dawn
7. elves
8. shoemaker
9. flash
10. leather
11. finest
12. snoozing
13. furious
14. repay
15. raged
16. gnaw
17. palace
18. escalator
19. dashing
20. yanked
21. fastened
22. engines
23. glows
24. witness
25. litter

Unit 1 Review Spelling Word List

1. apron
2. final
3. quite
4. quiet
5. share
6. comb
7. bugle
8. total
9. human
10. suppose
11. basic
12. program
13. usual
14. finest
15. caper
16. compete
17. create
18. evening
19. delete
20. eraser
21. alphabet
22. wrinkle
23. known
24. nephew
25. photo

Unit 1 Review Week

The students have finished unit 1 in reading. We will not be reading a new story for the week of 10-19-09. We will however review spelling words, vocabulary words, and concepts learned within this unit. There will be a unit 1 spelling test and vocabulary test given on 10-22-09. I have included the list of words that will appear on the tests. The students will receive the list on Monday.

Grades for 10-16-09

The spelling test has been graded and recorded in the grade book. The students have been instructed to bring the test home.

Homework for 10-16-09

This weekend's homework is to complete the book report. It is due on 10-22-09.

Progress Reports

Progress Reports were distributed to the students today. They were instructed to bring them home.

Homework for 10-15-09

Tonight's homework is to complete home link 2.10 and to study for the reading and spelling tests. Additionally the book report is due tomorrow.

Grades for 10-14-09

I have graded the unit 1 lesson 4 spelling and reading tests. The students have been instructed to bring home these tests. I apologize for the tardiness in returning the tests. I could not input my grades into the system until today. Thank you for your patience.

Homework for 10-14-09

Tonight's homework is to complete home link 2.9 and to write each spelling word in a sentence.

Homework for 10-13-09

Tonight's homework is to write each vocabulary word in a sentence. The students have torn out home link 2.7 and the triangle flash cards may be used as a reference at home. I encourage you to practice these flash cards with your child.

Spelling Words for the Week of 10-12-09

1. wren
2. knot
3. knife
4. write
5. phone
6. graph
7. wrap
8. wrist
9. phase
10. knit
11. alphabet
12. wrinkle
13. known
14. nephew
15. photo

Vocabulary Words for the Week of 10-12-09

1. palace
2. escalator
3. dashing
4. yanked
5. fastened

Homework for 10-9-09

This weekend's homework is to complete the book report. This assignment will be due on 10-16-09.

Homework for 10-8-09

Tonight's homework is to study for the reading and spelling test. Additionally the students need to complete home link 2.6.

Homework for 10-7-09

Tonight's homework is to write the spelling words in alphabetical order and to complete home link 2.5.

Homework for 10-6-09

Tonight's homework is to write each spelling word in a sentence and to complete home link 2.4.

Grade Input for 10-6-09

I have graded and inputted the reading test scores into the grade book for "The Elves and the Shoemaker". I have passed back the test and the students have been instructed to go over it with a parent.

Supplies

Thank you to all who have sent supplies with your child to school. If have not sent supplies to school with your child, you may still do so.

Homework for 10-5-09

1. Write each vocabulary word in a sentence
2. Math test corrections on a separate piece of paper
3. Home Link 2.3

Unit 1 Math Test

I have graded and recorded the scores for unit 1 math test in the grade book. A part of the home work for this evening will be to correct all mistakes made on the test. If your child finishes all the corrections on the test, half credit for the questions missed will be added back to the final test score. For example: a child receives a score of 32 out of 36 on the test. If he corrects his mistakes and returns the corrections with the test, he will receive two of the points back for a score of 34 out of 36. Thus changing his final grade of 89% to 94%.
Please return the test along with the corrections by 10-6-09 to receive credit.

Vocabulary Words for the Week of 10-5-09

1. snoozing
2. furious
3. repay
4. raged
5. gnaw

Spelling Words for the Week of 10-5-09

1. repay
2. meter
3. eve
4. gene
5. beside
6. elect
7. pretend
8. these
9. hero
10. demand
11. compete
12. create
13. evening
14. delete
15. eraser

Grades for 10-2-09

The spelling tests were graded today and inputted into the grade book. The students were instructed to give their parents their tests.

Homework for 10-2-09

This weekend's homework is to work on the book report. It is due on 10-9-09

Homework for 10-1-09

Tonight's homework is to complete home link 2.2 and to study for the reading and spelling test. The children have been instructed to bring home their hard covered readers. I encourage you to read the story with your child and go over the main highlights.
Tomorrow's reading test will follow the same format as the previous tests; however there will be five short answer questions that pertain to the story added to the test as well. The students have answered other questions with short answers for the stories in class before in preparation for the short answer portion of the test. I will go over the questions and discuss them with the students before the test.
I also think it would be beneficial to give a mock spelling test at home to prepare for the test on Friday.
I would also like to mention that book reports are due on Friday as well.

Homework for 9-30-09

Tonight's homework is to write the spelling words in alphabetical order and to complete home link 2.1.

Homework for 9-29-09

Tonight's homework is to write each spelling word in a sentence. The students have a math test tomorrow. I have made a practice test for them to complete for homework. We have gone over the skills in class. I encourage you to go over the practice test with your child and discuss the skills on the homework sheet.

Homework for 9-28-09

Tonight's homework is to write the vocabulary sentences and home link 1.12.

Spelling Words for the Week of 9-28-09

1. label
2. vine
3. bonus
4. wild
5. gate
6. huge
7. zero
8. made
9. spoke
10. use
11. basic
12. program
13. usual
14. finest
15. caper

Vocabulary Words for the Week of 9-28-09

1. elves
2. shoemaker
3. flash
4. leather
5. finest

Homework for 9-24-09

Your child was given a book report form today. This book report is due on 10-02-09.

Reminder for 9-25-09

September 25, 2009 is a professional development day. The students have the day off from school.

Grades for 9-24-09

The students in room 200 have taken their spelling and reading test. I have graded the tests and have inputted the grades in my grade book online. I encourage you to look at your child's grades in the grade book. I have passed back the tests to the children and they were instructed to bring them home.

Picture Day Reminder

Just a quick reminder that picture day is Monday September 28, 2009.

Homework for 9-23-09

Tonight's homework will be to write the spelling words in alphabetical order. The students also have to complete home link 1.11. The first section on the home link page which asks to use the Student Reference Book, may be skipped. The students may finish the other exercises on the page.
Additionally, the reading and spelling test will be on 9-24-09. I have reviewed the test questions with the children. I encourage you to read the story with your child and go over the main highlights. I think it would be beneficial to give a mock spelling test at home to prepare for the test on Thursday.
I would also like to mention that book reports are due on Thursday as well.

Homework for 9-22-09

Tonight's homework is to write each spelling word in a sentence. This work is due on 9-23-09.

Homework for 9-21-09

Tonight's homework is to write each vocabulary word in a sentence. This is due on 9-22-09.

Reading and Spelling Test

The students in room 200 have taken their spelling and reading test. I have graded the tests and have inputted the grades in my grade book online. I encourage you to look at your child's grades in the grade book. I have passed back the tests to the children and they were instructed to bring them home.

Words for Next Week

I have posted the spelling and vocabulary words on my blog for next week early in case you wanted to get a head start with studying the words for the reading and spelling test on 9-24-09. Your child will have a printed copy of these words on Monday.

Vocabulary Words for the Week of 9-21-09

1. dawn
2. engines
3. glows
4. witness
5. litter

Spelling Words for the Week of 9-21-09

1. menu
2. nose
3. most
4. cure
5. joke
6. unit
7. vote
8. fuse
9. soda
10. mule
11. comb
12. bugle
13. total
14. human
15. suppose

Homework for 09-18-09

This weekend's homework is to complete the book report and turn it in by 09-24-09.

Homework for 9-17-09

Tonight's homework is to study for the reading and spelling test. The reading test will consist of multiple choice questions that ask about the meaning of the vocabulary words and highlights from the story. I will have read the test and gone over the answers today as well as review the spelling words. I will also reread the test with the students again on Friday. I encourage giving a mock spelling test at home and rereading the story with your child. I have instructed the students to take the reading book home today. Please make sure your child returns the book to school on Friday because they will be able to use the book while taking the test.

Homework for 09-17-09

Tonight's homework is to study for the spelling and reading test.

Homework for 9-16-09

Tonight's homework is to write the spelling words in alphabetical order.

Homework for 9-15-09

Tonight's homework is to use each spelling word in a sentence.

Homework for 09-14-09

Tonight's homework is to write each vocabulary word in a sentence.

Spelling Words for the Week of 09-14-09

1. mild
2. care
3. pilot
4. lady
5. bake
6. time
7. sale
8. ride
9. able
10. kind
11. apron
12. final
13. quite
14. quiet
15. share

Vocabulary Words for the Week of 09-14-09

1. feelings
2. share
3. precious
4. care
5. kind

Game Days

This Tuesday and Wednesday I am allowing the students to bring board/card games to school. If your child wishes to bring a game, he/she is responsible for all the pieces. Electronic handheld games are NOT allowed.

Homework

There will not be any homework this week. Additionally, there will not be a reading or spelling test.

Field Day Reminder

June 5, 2009 will be Robert A. Black's first field day. If your child has not turned in a permission slip, please do so by Friday.

Homework for May 28, 2009

Tonight's homework is to study for the reading and spelling test.

Homework for May 27, 2009

Tonight's homework is to write the spelling sentences and to put the spelling words in alphabetical order.

Vocabulary Words for the Week of 05-25-09

1. calves
2. ached
3. pounding
4. pale
5. glimpse
6. shuffled
7. slipped
8. strolled

Spelling Words for the Week of 05-25-09

1. awkward
2. applaud
3. owl
4. awe
5. clown
6. claw
7. shower
8. shawl
9. pounding
10. pause
11. tower
12. tawny

Homework for 05-22-09

This weekend's homework is to complete the book report and turn it in by 05-29-09. This will be our last book report for the quarter. Your child should have turned in eight book reports for the fourth quarter. All late book reports are due by 05-29-09.

Homework for 05-21-09

Tonight's homework is to study for the reading and spelling test and to do home link 11.8.

Field Day Money and Permission Slips

All Field Day money is due by Friday May 22, 2009.

Homework for 05-20-09

Tonight's homework is to complete home link 11.7 and the spelling sentences.

Homework for 5-18-09

Tonight's homework is to complete home link 11.6 and the vocabulary sentences with the vocabulary words from the textbook.

Vocabulary Words for the Week of 05-18-09

1. demanding
2. fair
3. laws
4. graduated
5. arrested
6. prejudice
7. content
8. section

Spelling Words for the Week of 05-18-09

1. screen
2. spry
3. strength
4. scratch
5. strange
6. sprout
7. sprawl
8. scream
9. splash
10. stretch
11. scrape
12. split
13. straw

Homework for 05-15-09

This weekend's homework is to complete the book report form and turn it in by next Friday.

Homework for 05-14-09

Tonight's homework is to study for the reading and spelling test as well as finish home link 11.5.

Homework for 05-13-09

Tonight's homework is to complete home link 11.4 and to put the spelling words in alphabetical order.

Homework for 05-12-09

Tonight's homework is to complete home link 11.3 and the spelling sentences.

Homework for 05-11-09

Tonight's homework is to complete home link 11.2 and the vocabulary sentences.

Vocabulary Words for the Week of 5-11-09

1. brisk
2. doe
3. leather
4. shed
5. recycling
6. fabric
7. citizens
8. adopted

Spelling Words for the Week of 5-11-09

1. chaos
2. could
3. would
4. island
5. doubt
6. answer
7. rhino
8. whistle
9. rustle
10. castle
11. listen

Homework for 05-08-09

This weekend's homework is to complete the book report. It is due next Friday.

Homework for 05-07-09

Tonight's homework is to study for the reading and spelling test and complete home link 11.1.

Homework for 5-5-09

Tonight's homework is to complete the spelling sentences and home link 10.10.

Homework for 5-04-09

Tonight's homework is to complete the vocabulary sentences and the math worksheet.

Vocabulary Words for the Week of May 4, 2009

1. explorer
2. orchid
3. chores
4. discovered
5. sesame
6. popular
7. wiser

Spelling Words for the Week of May 4, 2009

1. mowing
2. mountain
3. moonbeam
4. loom
5. fume
6. noon
7. nook
8. took
9. tool
10. cube
11. cook
12. flower
13. flow

Homework for 05-01-09

This weekend's homework is to complete the book report and turn it in by May 8, 2009.

Homework for 04-30-09

Tonight's homework is to complete home link 10.9 and to study for the reading and spelling test.

Homework for 04-29-09

Tonight's homework is to put the spelling words in alphabetical order and home link 10.8.

Homework for 04-28-09

Tonight's homework is to write the spelling sentences and home link 10.7.

Homework for 04-27-09

Tonight's homework is to complete home link 10.6 and the vocabulary sentences.

Vocabulary Words for the Week of 04-27-09

1. reservation
2. dreaded
3. qualified
4. mysterious
5. mountain lion
6. stomping
7. inform

Spelling Words for the Week of 04-27-09

1. because
2. walnut
3. ointment
4. rejoice
5. loyal
6. noise
7. oyster
8. naughty
9. thoughts
10. stalk
11. recall
12. haul
13. lawn

Homework for 04-24-09

This weekend's homework is to complete the book report and return it by 05-01-09.

Homework for 04-23-09

Tonight's homework is to study for the reading and spelling test and to complete home link 10.5.

Homework for 04-22-09

Tonight's homework is to reread the story, "Akiak" and put the spelling words in alphabetical order.

Homework for 04-21-09

Tonight's homework is to write the vocabulary sentences and to complete the math worksheet.

Homework for 04-20-09

Tonight's homework is to complete home link 10.3 and the spelling sentences.

Spelling Words for the Week of 04-20-09

1. moist
2. appoint
3. royal
4. toy
5. boil
6. enjoy
7. coin
8. voyage
9. boys
10. choice
11. annoy
12. spoil
13. join

Vocabulary Words for 4-20-09

1. rumble
2. rugged
3. snowdrift
4. burrowed
5. squinted
6. shifted
7. snapped

Homework for April 17, 2009

This weekend's homework is to complete the book report form and have it turned in by 04-24-09.

Homework for 04-16-09

Tonight's homework is to study for the reading and spelling test and to finish home link 10.2.

Homework for 04-15-09

Tonight's homework is complete home link 10.1 and to put the spelling words in alphabetical order.

Homework for April 14, 2009

Tonight's homework is to complete spelling sentences and home link 9.9.

Spelling Words for 04-13-09

1. sourdough
2. thorough
3. thoughtful
4. ought
5. tough
6. although
7. rough
8. thought
9. though
10. fought
11. dough
12. cough

Vocabulary Words for 04-13-09

1. transferred
2. sprout
3. courage
4. tended
5. blossom
6. kingdom
7. emperor

Homework for 04-13-09

Tonight's homework is to complete the vocabulary sentences and home link 9.8.

Homework for 04-02-09

Tonight's homework is to complete home links 9.6 and 9.7, as well as study for the tests.

Homework for 03-31-09

Tonight's homework is to complete the spelling sentences and to put the words in alphabetical order.

Homework for 03-30-09

Tonight's homework is to complete home link 9.4 and 9.5 and the vocabulary sentences.

Vocabulary Words for 03-30-09

1. trickling
2. flooded
3. rumbling
4. numb
5. dikes
6. windmills

Spelling Words for 03-30-09

1. chalk
2. daughter
3. small
4. halt
5. caught
6. taught
7. sought
8. always
9. call
10. bought
11. overall
12. walk

Homework for 03-25-09

Tonight's homework is to put the spelling words in alphabetical order and to complete home link 9.3. There will not be a reading or spelling test this week.

Homework for 03-24-09

Tonight's homework is to complete home link 9.2 and the spelling sentences.

Homework for 03-23-09

Tonight's homework is to complete the vocabulary sentences and home link 9.1.

Vocabulary Words for 02-23-09

1. trembling
2. avalanche
3. leaping
4. puffing
5. afraid
6. brave

Spelling Words for 03-23-09

1. daunting
2. squawk
3. vault
4. cause
5. author
6. yawn
7. crawl
8. launch
9. draw
10. thaw
11. sauce
12. hawk

Tonight's Homework

The homework for March 18, 2009 is to complete home link 8.6 and put the spelling words in alphabetical order.

Homework for 03-17-09

Tonight's homework is to use each spelling word in a sentence and home link 8.5. I apologize for not posting last night's assignment. Last night's homework was to use each vocabulary word in a sentence and home links 8.3 and 8.4.

Vocabulary Words for 03-16-09

1. unaware
2. protective
3. coloration
4. imitator
5. available
6. natural

Spelling Words for 03-16-09

1. snowplow
2. looser
3. books
4. scout
5. cool
6. duty
7. count
8. plow
9. cookie
10. frown
11. rude
12. blue
13. childhood
14. igloo
15. hoop

Homework for 03-13-09

This weekend's homework is to complete the book report form that is due next Friday.

Homework for 03-12-09

Tonight's homework is to study for the reading and spelling test and complete home link 8.2.

Homework for 03-11-09

Tonight's homework is reread "How the Guinea Fowl Got Her Spots", home link 8.1, and to put the spelling words in alphabetical order.

Homework for 03-10-09

Tonight's homework is to complete the spelling sentences and reread "How the Guinea Fowl Got Her Spots."

Homework for 03-09-09

Tonight's homework is to complete the vocabulary sentences and home link 7.8.

Vocabulary Words for 03-09-09

1. delicate
2. reeds
3. bank
4. admired
5. temper
6. glossy

Spelling Words for 03-09-09

1. shower
2. outside
3. birdhouse
4. round
5. howl
6. town
7. sound
8. down
9. crowd
10. loud
11. now
12. hour
13. ouch

Homework for 03-06-09

Tonight's homework is to complete a book report for next Friday.

Homework for 03-05-09

Tonight's homework is to complete home link 7.7 and study for the reading and spelling test.

Homework for 03-04-09

Tonight's homework is to put the spelling words in alphabetical order and use each one in a sentence.

Homework for 03-03-09

Tonight's homework will be to use each vocabulary word in a sentence and home links 7.4 and 7.6.

Vocabulary Words for the Week of 03-03-09

1. delay
2. glides
3. designed
4. proceeds
5. fade
6. creatures

Spelling Words for the Week of 03-03-09

1. childhood
2. uncooked
3. hook
4. hoof
5. wood
6. brook
7. foot
8. stood
9. shook
10. soot
11. good
12. look
13. rooster
14. noodle
15. wooden

Homework for 02-26-09

Tonight's homework is to study for the reading and spelling test. Students must also complete home link 7.3.

Homework for 02-25-09

Tonight's homework is to write the spelling words in alphabetical order and complete home link 7.2.

Supplies

Our supplies for the classroom have been used up. I am asking for extra boxes of tissue and rolls of paper towels. Thank you for your continued support.

Homework for 02-24-09

Tonight's homework is to complete the spelling sentences and home link 7.1.

Vocabulary Words for the Week of 02-23-09

1. meadow
2. pond
3. scent
4. disguise
5. hare
6. stump

Spelling Words for the Week of 02-23-09

1. newsroom
2. fluid
3. salute
4. blueberry
5. overdue
6. ruby
7. due
8. grew
9. dew
10. student
11. June
12. lure
13. blew
14. clue

Homework for 02-20-09

Your child received a book report form. It is due next Friday.

Homework for 02-19-09

Tonight's homework is to study for the reading and spelling test. Additionally, I would like the children to continue practicing the song at home for the assembly.

Lyrics for Buffalo Soldier by Bob Marley

Buffalo soldier, dreadlock Rasta:
There was a buffalo soldier in the heart of America,
Stolen from Africa, brought to America,
Fighting on arrival, fighting for survival.

I mean it, when I analyze the stench -
To me it makes a lot of sense:
How the dreadlock Rasta was the buffalo soldier,
And he was taken from Africa, brought to America,
Fighting on arrival, fighting for survival.

Said he was a buffalo soldier, dreadlock Rasta -
Buffalo soldier in the heart of America.

If you know your history,
Then you would know where you coming from,
Then you wouldn’t have to ask me,
Who the heck do I think I am.

I’m just a buffalo soldier in the heart of America,
Stolen from Africa, brought to America,
Said he was fighting on arrival, fighting for survival;
Said he was a buffalo soldier win the war for America.

Dreadie, woy yo yo, woy yo-yo yo,
Woy yo yo yo, yo yo yo yo!
Woy yo yo, woy yo yo yo,
Woy yo yo yo, yo yo yo yo!
Buffalo soldier troddin through the land, wo-ho-ooh!
Said he wanna ran, then you wanna hand,
Troddin through the land, yea-hea, yea-ea.

Said he was a buffalo soldier win the war for America;
Buffalo soldier, dreadlock Rasta,
Fighting on arrival, fighting for survival;
Driven from the mainland to the heart of the Caribbean.

Singing, woy yo yo, woy yo yo yo,
Woy yo yo yo, yo yo yo yo!
Woy yo yo, woy yo yo yo,
Woy yo yo yo, yo yo yo yo!

Troddin through San Juan in the arms of America;
Troddin through Jamaica, a buffalo soldier
Fighting on arrival, fighting for survival:
Buffalo soldier, dreadlock Rasta.

Homework for 02-18-09

Your child was given the lyrics to the song "Buffalo Soldier" by Bob Marley. We are performing this song at the assembly on Friday. I am asking that you review and practice the song at home. If your child loses his/her lyric sheet, please refer to the blog. Additionally, your child needs to write each spelling word in a sentence and complete home link 6.9.

Homework for 02-17-09

Tonight's homework is to use each vocabulary word in a sentence and home links 6.7 and 6.8.

Vocabulary Words for the Week of 02-17-09

1. camouflage
2. mimicry
3. patterns
4. surroundings
5. pretenders
6. blend

Spelling Words for the Week of 02-17-09

1. school
2. rooster
3. noodle
4. pool
5. pooch
6. room
7. food
8. bloom
9. soon
10. igloo
11. mood
12. tooth
13. hoop

Homework for 02-13-09

The book report form given to your child on 02-11-09 is due on 02-20-09.

Homework for 02-10-09

Tonight's homework is to complete home links 6.5 and 6.6.

Homework for 02-06-09

This weekend's homework is to complete the book report form given to your child. The book report is due on 02-11-09.

Homework for 02-05-09

Tonight's homework is to study for the spelling and reading test. The children have been instructed to take home their reading textbooks. Also, student's are to complete home link 6.4.

Homework for 02-04-09

Tonight's homework is to put the spelling words in alphabetical order and complete home link 6.3.

Homework for 02-02-09

Tonight's homework is to write the vocabulary sentences and complete home link 6.1.

Vocabulary Words for 02-02-09

1. arrangement
2. tingle
3. huddled
4. sharp
5. construction
6. aisles

Spelling Words for 02-02-09

1. moment
2. radio
3. united
4. dial
5. continue
6. minus
7. number
8. wagon
9. begin
10. fuel
11. cancel
12. person
13. until
14. humid
15. open

Homework for 01-29-09

Tonight's homework is to study for the reading and spelling tests as well as home link 5.8. Your child was instructed to take his/her reading textbook home.

Homework for 01-28-09

Tonight's homework is to complete home link 5.7 and put the spelling words in alphabetical order.

Homework for 01-27-09

Tonight's homework will be to complete the vocabulary sentences and home link 5.6.

Homework for 01-26-09

Tonight's homework is to complete the spelling sentences and home link 5.5.

Vocabulary Words for 01-26-09

1. council
2. mayor
3. elect
4. cashier
5. taxes
6. routes

Spelling Words for 01-26-09

1. argue
2. skew
3. view
4. confuse
5. fury
6. rescue
7. human
8. cute
9. mew
10. value
11. pure
12. music
13. few
14. hue
15. cue

Homework for 01-22-09

Your child received a book report form today. It is due 01-30-09.

Homework for 01-21-09

Tonight's homework is to complete home link 5.4 and the reading worksheet given to your child.

Homework for 1-20-09

There will be no new vocabulary or spelling word for this week. Tonight's homework is to watch a news program or read something (newspaper or online article) about today's inauguration. I would like for each child to write a reflection on what they saw or read.

Homework for 1-15 and 1-16-09

Tonight's homework will be to reread the story, "Jalapeno Bagels" and finish the questions at the end of the story. The students may also put their spelling words in alphabetical order.

Friday's homework will be to complete the book report form that was passed out. This book report is due 01-22-09.

Jalapeno Bagels Test

The students were to take the reading and spelling test today. However, due to the weather, there were many absent students. I am attending a workshop tomorrow and do not want the students to take the tests with a substitute. The tests will be on Tuesday January 20, 2009. Please take time this weekend to review for the tests.

Homework for 1-14-09

Your child needs to complete home link 5.3 and study for the reading and spelling test. The story we worked on this week in reading is called Jalapeno Bagels. Please reread the story with your child and discuss details from the story. Additionally, review this week's vocabulary words. Your child was instructed to bring their reading text home.

Tonight's homework

Tonight your child is to write each vocabulary word in a sentence and complete home link 5.2.

This week's reading test

I will be attending a workshop this coming Friday. I would like to be present when your child takes the reading and spelling test. Therefore, the reading and spelling test will this Thursday January 15, 2009. Thank you for your continued support.

Young Author's Books

If your child did not turn his/her book today, he/she may turn it in tomorrow.

Homework for 1-12-09

Tonight's homework is to complete the spelling sentences and home link 5.1.

Vocabulary Words for 1-12-09

1. culture
2. international
3. ingredients
4. dough
5. jalapeno

Spelling Words for 1-12-09

1. thigh
2. cocoa
3. shallow
4. twilight
5. July
6. oak
7. cone
8. bike
9. below
10. soap
11. tow
12. why
13. fight
14. tie
15. dry

School Supplies

Please make sure your child has the supplies he/she needs for school.

Homework for 1-08-09

Tonight's homework will be to study for the reading and spelling tests as well as put the spelling words in alphabetical order.

Last Night's Homework

I apologize for not posting last night's homework. Your child was to write their spelling sentences and complete home link 4.9. Your child may turn it in tomorrow for full credit.

Homework for 1-06-09

The students are to complete home link 4.8 and write about the following prompt: Explain the route you take to get to school each morning. Write directions from your house to the school using the words left and right.

Homework for 1-05-09

Tonight's homework is to use each vocabulary word in a sentence and complete home link 4.6 and 4.7

Spelling Words for 1-05-09

1. owe
2. robot
3. below
4. coast
5. borrow
6. show
7. hello
8. coat
9. blow
10. toad
11. know
12. boat
13. grow
14. loan
15. store

Vocabulary Words for 1-05-09

1. vault
2. withdrawals
3. borrow
4. employees
5. deposits