Thank you for a fabulous year!
I have enjoyed your children so much.
It's going to be hard to let them go.

We will be doing End of the Year activities next week.
Monday and Tuesday are full days.
Wednesday and Thursday are half days - 11:15 dismissal.

Wednesday is the Semester Celebration at 8:15 in Willett Hall.
You have received word if your child's name will be called out.
Thursday is Field Day. Parents are welcome to attend both!

In closing, let me encourage you to enjoy your summer but,
PLEASE read and practice math flashcards with your child
so he/she will have a strong start for next year!

Love,
Jackie

I can't remember when I've had such a wonderful birthday!
Thank you!

We will round out the school year with some fun and a
few challenges...just to get ready for next year.
We will be learning about:

Reading - Fairy Tales
English - A little something special for our Moms
Spelling - We will have words but, the test won't count
Math - 2 Two Digit Subtraction WITH borrowing
           They did great with regrouping with addition.
           Mistakes were typically in addition NOT in "how to".
Science - Plants
Bible - Elijah and Elisha
Verse - We will review all of Psalm 23 (no reciting)

It has been a fabulous year.
I really can't believe how close to the end it is.
I'm going to soak up as much of them as I can!

Baseball did not disappoint!
They had a ball...no pun intended.

As we are winding down - we are ramping up the fun.
Please encourage your child to watch his/her behavior this last little bit.
We've had a good year and I want to end on a good note!

Next week we'll be as busy as ever.
We'll be studying about:

Reading - Arthur's Funny Money
English - Noun/Verb Review
Math - Year End Review
Science - Space /  Plants
Bible - Elijah
Verse - Psalm 23:6

We had so much fun with dinosaurs this week!
We'll be reading a book about baseball next week.
It should be a hit!

The concert was so sweet.
I am glad so many people were able to attend.

Next week we will be learning about:

Reading - The Littlest Leaguer
English - Persuasive Writing
Math - 2 Digit Mixed Practice
Science - Objects in the Sky
Bible - David and Jonathan
Verse - Psalm 23:5

A good many students are still needing fingers or a number line to add and
subtract. While most are getting the right answers - we need to be moving
away from these methods. If they could work on their facts to 10 (for sure)
and to 12 (for good measure) - it will pay off next year!

Tah-Tah Day was an absolute blast!

We had so much fun!!!

Next week we will have a different kind of fun...

We will rotate classes for special reading activities!

We will also be learning about:

Reading - Nate the Great and the Missing Stamp

English - BOOK REPORTS!!!!! They are due Monday.

We will share them orally during the week.

I hope they had a good time doing them!

Math - 2 Digit Subtraction - no borrowing

Science - Objects in the Sky

Bible - David and Goliath

Verse - Psalm 23:4

THURSDAY is the Ahna's Angel Concert at Mulder.

I can't wait! It's always so good.

Enjoy your weekend!

Sorry - I left off the due date for the book reports.

They are due next Monday the 16th!

Hopefully, by now, you've had a chance to look over our sample book report.

The children were so excited about picking their books for the individual reports!

I just want to say again that these books are not intended to be at the top of their

reading level. I wanted books that could easily be read so the focus could be the

report itself. That being said - you can absolutely read it with your child.

THEY should write the summary in their own words. YOU should double check

it for correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, etc. I have stressed to the children

that this should not be done in 1 night. We took 4 days to work on the sample!

Next week we will be learning about:

Reading - various stories with a focus on Ira Sleeps Over

English - Letter Writing

Math - 2 Digit Addition without regrouping

Social Studies - Our Country

Bible - David

Verse - Psalm 23:3

I hope everyone has a wonderfully blessed Easter!

I hope everyone is having a fabulous break!

The weather is certainly cooperating with us.

Although our first week back is only 4 days - it will be packed!

We will be learning about:

Reading - adding -er and -est

(kinder, cutest, thinner, happiest)

The rules we've already learned will used again this week.

English - Book Reports

We will make a sample book report in class.

They will take this home along with instructions and the book

they choose on Friday.

Math - Capacity

No grades will be taken on this unit. It is simply an

introduction. We will learn the names of different

measuring tools (cups, pints, quarts, gallon) and equivalent

measurements (2 cups equals 1 pint, etc.)

Social Studies - Our Country

Bible - Easter

As you can see, we will be busy little bees!

So...rest up and enjoy your time off!

What an excellent day !!!

Eric Litwin was absolutely fabulous!!!

All of the kids have been extra sweet for me this week.

I've been battling something that has taken most of my voice away.

Hopefully, with a little rest I'll be back to full speed next week.

We will be learning about:

Reading - Plurals (-s, -es/words ending in s,x,z,ch,sh, -ies/change y to i)

English - Compound Words

Math - Measurement

Science - Air and Weather

Bible - Easter

Verse - Jesus called out with a loud voice, "Father into your hands I commit my spirit." When

had said this, he breathed his last. Luke 23:46

I sent the Spelling Words home today.

The Spelling Test and Bible Verse will be done on THURSDAY!!!

Friday is a half day. The entire morning will be comprised of the Science Fest.

The kids are really enjoying Air and Weather.

I've heard several comments about wanting to be scientists

when they grow up!

Homophones (homonyms) were a blast!

We enjoyed so many fun activities with them.

We are also having lots of fun with fractions.

Their "fractionpillars" turned out so cute!

We will continue working with fractions next week.

We'll also be learning about:

Reading - dropping the e and doubling the last letter ( wave/waving, hop/hopping)

English - Multiple Meanings (bat, ball, etc.)

Math - Fractions

Science - Air and Weather

Bible - Easter

Next week we have several special things going on...

Wed., the 14th - Class Pictures and Ahna's Angels sing

Fri., the 16th - Author Visit

I hope everyone had a good time on our field trip Friday. It's such a good trip. It's one of my favorites! A huge thank you to our drivers...we couldn't have gotten there without you! A big shout out to Emma Jane...we certainly missed you last week. It just wasn't the same without you. We hope you are feeling much better! Next week we will be studying: Reading - Reviewing -s, -ed, -ing English - Homophones Math - Fractions Science - Air and Weather Bible - Samuel Verse - Psalm 23:2 Can you believe we are getting ready to start our 4th 9 weeks? Where did the time go????

Uhhh... make that alleviate...NOT elevate.

That would be the exact opposite of what they are trying to do.

Spell check is great unless it's an actual word!

Between buttons and Kisses - math was a blast this week!

We sorted,problem solved, estimated, graphed, divided and followed up

with a writing activity.

Hope you enjoyed reading those as much as I did!

Next week we will be learning about:

Reading - au, aw

English - Capitalization and Commas

Math - Shapes (emphasis on solid shapes)

Science - Air and Weather

Bible - Hannah

Verse - Psalm 23:1

Friday we will head to "Let's Pretend Hospital".

For those of you who don't know about this - it's a field trip

set up by nursing students. They walk the kids through all

the different areas of a hospital and familiarize them with

equipment and tools of the trade. Hopefully, if they must

go to the hospital themselves - some of the fear is elevated.

(Sorry Jackson...you beat us to it!)

Looking ahead...Class Pictures - March 14th

Enjoy your weekend. I am looking forward to a full week with

the kids

I am so sorry that I wasn't able to come to the Valentine's Party.

I have not missed a school party - EVER!!! So, know that I did not come

to the conclusion to stay home lightly. I've never seen my fellow that sick.

I am reaching out for a little help in recapturing good behavior from our class.

As one might expect - having a sub for 2 days, kind of made the kids think that

they were in charge. And they were a bit reluctant to relinquish their new found

status. Any and all help is greatly appreciated!

With another short week ahead of us - we will hit the road running next week.

We will be learning about:

Reading - oi, oy

English - capitals and commas

Math - review

Social Studies - Land and Water

Bible - The "Lost" Stories

I sent the Spelling Words home Thursday.

We went over what they mean and how to sort them.

It's a bit easier to study if they'll remember that oi comes in the word and oy at the end.

The only exception is oyster.

There is NO dictation sentence for these words!

Enjoy the long weekend.

Do something really fun!!!

We certainly enjoyed Henry and Mudge!

Thank you to our drivers. We couldn't have done it without you!

Next week will be full of excitement as we celebrate Valentine's Day and

enjoy a 4 day week! Our party will be on Tuesday from 2:00 - 2:45ish.

Parents are welcome to attend if your schedule allows it.

Next week we will be learning about:

Reading - Silent letters (kn, wr, mb)

English - Tooth Stories

Math - Mixed Practice - addition to and subtraction from 20

Social Studies - Land and Water

Bible - Jesus Heals

Verse - Mark 10:52

Keep warm this weekend!

I hope you enjoyed their portraits with labels this week.

We were doing a follow up activity from our story.

I thought they turned out precious! They did a great job.

We will be going to see Henry and Mudge at the Davis Theater this Wednesday!

This book series is quite popular. There is a beginner level and a more advanced level - so, all can enjoy them. Transportation is already taken care of. If you are a driver - I will send you a reminder next week.

Next week we will be learning about:

Reading - oo - as in cook

English - Antonyms

Math - Subtraction from 20

Science - Balance and Motion

Bible - Jesus Walks on Water

Verse - Matt. 14:27

We had a great week!

I look forward to next week.

Whew!

After a month filled with a culture study, getting reading for K Open House, the Book Fair, a chapel, a fire drill and celebrating the 101st day of school - I can truly say we couldn't have packed another thing in!

The 101st day of school was sooo much fun!

The culture study of Spain ended today. Each child had a part in our presentation to the other classes and everyone did a great job!

Next week should be a bit calmer as we study:

Reading - ou/ow

English - adjectives

Math - addition to 20

Science - motion and balance

Bible - Jesus Feeds 5,000

Verse - Eph. 4:32

Looking ahead...Valentine's Day will be here before you know it.

Children can start bringing Valentines Friday, Feb. 10th.

We have 21 students including your child.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Open House was fantastic. I know it was hard to get back out...

but, we sure do appreciate the turn out!

Next week we will be learning about:

Reading - soft g (ge, gi, gy = s)

English - Adjectives

Math - Patterns

Science - Motion and Balance

Bible - Jesus Loves Children

Verse - Luke 18:16

You will find an information sheet in your child's Red Folder about Oral Reading.

There has not been a problem with oral reading. We just send this home 2nd semester

because we are learning so many weird sounds and history tells us what we can expect.

I hope you have a wonderful and restful weekend!

Brrrr!!! What a frigid end to our week!

Winter has finally shown up.

Remember - we do NOT have school Monday.

Next week we will be learning about:

Reading - Soft c (ce, ci, cy = s)

English - ABC Order

Math - Spatial Awareness

Social Studies - Work!

Bible - Jesus Calls His Disciples

Verse - Matt. 4:19

I'll see you Tuesday!

Well... I think everyone is back in the swing of things.
You may not see it - but, so many of the kids grew up over the holidays.
It happens every year but, every year I'm amazed!

Next week will be a full week of school.
We will be learning about:

Reading - "Cousin Y" (sometimes he says e sometimes he says i)
English - Synonyms
Math - Time
Social Studies - Work!
Bible - Jesus Is Tempted
Verse - Matt. 4:4

Ahna will be sending home information about Kindergarten Open House soon.
Go ahead and mark your calendars... January 19th - p.m.

Enjoy your weekend and I'll see you Monday!

Welcome Back!

I hope everyone enjoyed the time off with family and friends.

Hopefully, the short week will help ease us all back into the school routine.

This week we will be learning about:

Reading - Review of all long vowels

English - Contractions

Math - Fact Families, Graphs and Place Value Review

Social Studies - Work!

Bible - The Boy Jesus

Verse - No Verse this week

Report Cards will go home Thursday.

See you tomorrow!