Christmas Break

I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Remember our Christmas break is Dec. 22-Jan. 2. We return to school on Monday, Jan. 5. Be safe and enjoy your time off!!!

Reading Assessment Results

My class scored 50% at benchmark on the GRADE and DIBELS winter assessments. That means that half of my class is reading and performing at First Grade middle of the year level. I would be glad to set up a conference after we return from Christmas break to discuss your child's test results with you. It is very important that your child read at least 15-20 minutes each night to help build and maintain his/her reading skills.

Words for this week

Spelling Words: five, ride, nine, like, kite, time, prize, smile

High-frequency words: give. little, fly, good, try, our, her, was

Vocabulary words: anywhere, beautiful, convinced, easy, news, perfect, raining, weather

Please take 5-10 minutes each night to read and practice these words with your child.

Homework for week of Dec. 15-19

Monday - Read story in folder. Complete reading sheet.

Tuesday - Read library book with child. Complete math sheet.

Wednesday - Read story in folder. Write spelling words two times each. NOTE: We will have our spelling test tomorrow this week.

Thursday - No Homework. Christmas program at 6:00 pm. Remember to be in classroom by 5:30 pm.

Friday - No Homework

NOTE: I have spelling words, high-frequency words, and vocabulary words for this week on word cards this week. Please take 5-10 minutes each night to read and practice these words with your child.

Thanksgiving Vacation

We will be out of school Nov. 26-28 for Thanksgiving vacation. I hope everyone has a nice break and remembers to take the time to be thankful for all the things we are blessed to have in our lives. Enjoy and be thankful for the time to spend with your family and friends!!!!!

Homework for Week of Nov. 17-21

Monday - Read story in folder. Complete reading sheet.

Tuesday - Read library book with child. Complete math sheet.

Wednesday - Read story in folder. Complete reading sheet.

Thursday - Read story in folder. Write spelling words two times each.

Friday - No Homework

Note: Remember to practice spelling, high-frequency, and vocabulary words a few minutes each night.

Practice Reading - Mid Year Assessments

We will be taking our mid-year reading assessments in the next two-three weeks. It is very important to practice sight word lists sent home and read at home 10-15 minutes each night. Remember the goal for oral reading fluency is to be able to read 20 words per minute.

New Words for Week of Nov. 17-21

Spelling words: up, run, but, us, fun, cut, jump, plum

High-frequency words: car, down, hear, hold, hurt, learn, their, walk, would

Vocabulary words: morning, waves, rain, darkness, music, moonlight, rules, day, shop

NO SCHOOL

No school on Monday, Nov. 3, and Tuesday, Nov. 4. Enjoy your long weekend!!!!!!

Halloween Party

We will have a Halloween Party on Friday, 10-31-08, from 12:00-12:40 pm. Since we get back from lunch at 11:40, the students won't be very hungry; therefore, I only listed things like cookies, chips, dip, candy, and drinks. If these things aren't eaten, they can easily be sent home with students. Please send any of the items listed if you want to send something for the party.

New Words for Week

Spelling words: on, hot, box, got, not, top, pond, doll

Vocabulary words: breaks, hatches, sown, brewed, grew, families, snap, garden, food, picnic, ball

High-frequency words: children, come, family, father, love, mother, people, picture, your

Homework for Oct. 27-31

Monday - Read story in folder. Complete reading sheet.
Tuesday - Read library book with child. Complete math sheet in folder.
Wednesday - Read story in folder. Complete reading sheet in folder.
Thursday - Read story in folder. Write spelling words two times each.
Friday - No Homework

Homework

Monday - Read story in folder. Complete reading sheet.
Tuesday - Read library book. Complete math sheet.
Wednesday - Read story in folder. Complete reading sheet.
Thursday - Read story in folder. Write spelling words two times each.
Friday - NO HOMEWORK

Reminders

Don't forget School Pictures are due Thursday, Oct. 23. Fall Festival will be from 4:30-7:30 pm on Friday, Oct. 24. Remember we need toys and cleaning supplies sent by Wednesday if you would like to donate any for our toy walk or cleaning supply basket. Ident-a-Kid will be Wed., Oct. 29.

Book Order Update

I placed the Reading First Book Order last night. It should be back when we return from Fall Break!!!

Fall Break

Remember Fall Break begins in one week, Sept. 29-Oct. 10. Hope everyone has a safe and relaxing break and is ready to return on Oct. 13!!!! ENJOY!!!!!!

Book Order

I just wanted to let you know that I have not received my purchase order to place my Reading First Book order for this month yet. However, I did place the order for the three parents that sent money to purchase extra books. I placed that order yesterday. I will place the free books book order as soon as I receive my purchase order.

Thank you,
Mrs. Kitchens

Homework for Sept. 22-26

Monday: Read story and complete reading sheet in folder.

Tuesday: Read library book with your child and complete math sheet in folder.

Wednesday: Read story and complete reading sheet in folder.

Thursday: Read story and write spelling words two times each.

Friday: No Homework

Spelling, High-frequency, and Vocabulary Words for Sept. 22

Spelling Words for this week: had, pad, man, than, cat, rat

High-frequency words for this week: animal, bird, cold, fall, flower, full, look, of, see

Vocabulary words for this week: waterfall, rainfall, moss, vines, creek, river, earth, sky, south, snow, spring, snowman, summer, cool, winter, leaves

Fall Break

Don't forget that our Fall Break begins in two weeks. It starts on Sept. 29. We come back to school on Oct. 13. Hope everyone has a great break!!!!!

Spelling, High-frequency, and Vocabulary words for Sept. 15-19

Spelling words: but, cut, fun, run, sun

High-frequency words: are, away, live, does, pull, they, he, where

Vocabulary words: planted, watered, raked, sprayed, hoed, slugs, hut, fun, jug, rug, cap, van, elephant, hippo, rope, I'm, outside, narrator

Homework for week of Sept. 15-19

Monday - Read story in folder. Complete reading sheet in folder.
Tuesday - Read library book with your child. Complete math sheet in folder.
Wednesday - Read story in folder. Complete reading sheet in folder.
Thursday - Read story in folder. Write spelling words 2 times each.
Friday - No Homework

Spelling, High-frequency, and Vocabulary Words for Sept. 8-12

Spelling words for this week are: pet, vet, wet, set, get

High-frequency words for this week are: do, I, me, is, said, for, my, you

Vocabulary words for this week are: farmer, barn, laundry, stalls, milking stools, nesting boxes, bucket, vet, pet, kit, wet, van, pen, wanted, vat, noodles, soup, fire

Remember to practice these words a few minutes each night with your child.

Homework for Sept. 8-12

Monday - Read story in folder. Complete reading sheet in folder.
Tuesday - Read library book with your child. Complete math sheet in folder.
Wednesday - Read story in folder. Complete reading sheet in folder.
Thursday - Read story in folder. Write spelling words two times each.
Friday - No homework

DIBELS testing

We will be taking the DIBELS reading assessment on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Remember to get plenty of rest the night before and eat a good breakfast each morning.

Spelling Words, Vocabulary Words, and High-Frequency Words for Week of Aug. 25-29

Spelling Words: it, bit, pit, sit, hit (remember to practice reading and spelling these words each night)

High-Frequency Words: a, have, find, one, who, to

Vocabulary Words: tiger, monkey, crocodile, flamingo, elephant, bear, spider, snake (words in Big Book, Charles Tiger); find, farm, one, feed have carrot

Remember to take a few minutes each night to practice reading these words with your child.

Homework and Words for this week

Homework for each night this week is:
Monday - Read the story in folder.
Tuesday - Complete math sheet in folder.
Wednesday - Read the story in folder.
Thursday - Read the story in folder. Write spelling words 2 times each.
Friday - NO HOMEWORK

Word Station Words - an, can, man, fan, pan - will take spelling test over these words on Friday

High-Frequency Words - we, jump, here, and, too, not

Vocabulary Words - perfect, whole, world, someone, lonely, family, fuss, jump, draw, write, read, not, go

GRADE Assessment

We will begin taking the GRADE reading assessment on Tuesday this week. Please see that your child goes to bed early and is well rested. Also eating a good breakfast will help your child be alert and ready to do his/her best.

Thank you!!!!!

Reminders about PE

Students are asked to wear tennis shoes on days that PE is scheduled. Check out the Specials Schedule for times.

Vocabulary, Short a, and High-Frequency Words

This week we will begin reading, spelling, and discussing the meaning of the following words. Please take a few minutes each night to help your child study these words.

Short a Spelling Words: mat, cat, sat, that, chat

High-Frequency Words: go, on, the

Vocabulary Words: teacher, school, hamster, write, paint, cow, goat, dog

GMADE

We will be taking the GMADE assessment on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings. Please see that your child gets to bed early the night before and eats a good breakfast each of these mornings. Thank you!!!!!

Special Classes Schedule

We have the following special classes on these days.

Monday - Art 10:15-11:00; PE 12:06-12:46
Tuesday - Library 12:06-12:46
Wednesday - Music 12:06-12:46
Thursday - PE 12:06-12:46
Friday - Music (First 9 weeks) 11:40-12:09

We go to lunch each day from 11:15-11:40.

Scholastic Book Order

Your child received a Scholastic Books order form today. Please take the time to sit down with your child and help him/her choose a total value of $4.00 in books. Be sure and mark these with the letter "F" on the order form. This is purchased with the Reading First Grant money. If you would like to purchase additional books for your child, please mark these and send a check made to Scholastic Book Clubs. This is due by Friday, August 8.

Thank you!!!