Mrs. Borden and Mrs. Jones Nifty Newsletter (Week of March 12)
In Phonics, our letter is Xx like at the end of Fox. We will be having a Treasure Hunt at the end of the week to find the “Xx that marks the spot.” We have also been working on a new Phonics rule for long vowels. The rule is “When a vowel is not followed by a consonant, the vowel is long and we code it with a macron.” We also talked about the sound that long vowels make. They say their own name. Examples of the words we have been coding and reading are: me, he, so, no, hi. We are also naming words that begin with long vowels (acorn, equal, icicle, overalls and universe.
In Math, we will be working on identifying and writing numbers to30, reviewing penny, nickel, and dime. We will also be introducing quarters. A favorite lesson of ours is the tangram lesson and we will be working more with them as well.
To get ready for St. Patrick’s Day, we will be graphing and comparing Lucky Charms. We also had a Kid Writing about what we would do with a pot of gold that we found.
In Reading, our story is Mayday! Mayday! A Coast Guard Rescue. It is a nonfiction story and we will be learning about the ins and outs of a rescue. We will also be talking about different kinds of transportation that can be used in an emergency. Our skill is linking the cause to the effect and talking about the features of a nonfiction text.
Library is Day 2, Tuesday, please remember your books. Gym is Day 4, Thursday, please wear your sneakers.
Information about Kindergarten Graduation went home on Friday. These pictures will be on March 30th. The children will be wearing caps and gowns for the pictures. Your child will need to wear a white collared shirt so that the collar will be visible. If you need an extra picture form it is located on our blog to print.
We would just like to give a big shout out to all of our hard workers! We have started some report card testing and will continue to do so over the next week. Everyone is trying their best and working so hard. We are also working on word families, spelling words, and writing sentences. Great job everyone!
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Sunday, February 26, 2012
week of Feb. 27
Mrs. Borden and Mrs. Jones’ Nifty Newsletter
(week of February 27)
Next week in Reading we will finish Unit 4 Let’s Explore. We will be reading the story Abuela. We will discuss adventures in a city. Students will review the vowel Ee and the story element, setting. In Phonics we will be learning about the consonant “Vv” as in vest, vegetable, and volcano. A big thank you to all the parents that completed the dinosaur projects with their child. They were all DINOmite!!! Word List 14 will be tested Friday, March 2nd.In Math, we will continue to practice using nickels and counting by 5’s.
On Friday, March 2nd NSE will celebrate “Read Across America.” In the morning we will have students from Bloomsburg University visit our classroom to teach a lesson using a Dr. Seuss book. In the afternoon, a retired North Schuylkill Elementary teacher, will visit our classroom for another special Dr. Seuss lesson. We will be doing lots of Dr. Seuss activities all week and we might even have a few surprise guest readers!
Specials schedule for next week is:
Tuesday: Gym, please don’t forget to wear sneakers!
(week of February 27)
Next week in Reading we will finish Unit 4 Let’s Explore. We will be reading the story Abuela. We will discuss adventures in a city. Students will review the vowel Ee and the story element, setting. In Phonics we will be learning about the consonant “Vv” as in vest, vegetable, and volcano. A big thank you to all the parents that completed the dinosaur projects with their child. They were all DINOmite!!! Word List 14 will be tested Friday, March 2nd.In Math, we will continue to practice using nickels and counting by 5’s.
On Friday, March 2nd NSE will celebrate “Read Across America.” In the morning we will have students from Bloomsburg University visit our classroom to teach a lesson using a Dr. Seuss book. In the afternoon, a retired North Schuylkill Elementary teacher, will visit our classroom for another special Dr. Seuss lesson. We will be doing lots of Dr. Seuss activities all week and we might even have a few surprise guest readers!
Specials schedule for next week is:
Tuesday: Gym, please don’t forget to wear sneakers!
Monday, February 13, 2012
week of February 13, 2012
In Phonics, our letter is Yy like in Yarn. Please continue to review all letters and sounds and sight words/high frequency words that are located on the back of the Phonics practice page daily. Word List 12 will be sent home and tested at the end of the week.
In Math, we will be working with numbers 0-20 and comparing sets of objects. We will be dividing things by sharing them and identifying hot and cold. Also, we will continue our work with nickels, but please don’t forget to review penny and dime.
In Reading, our new story is Goldilocks and The Three Bears. We will be discussing what kind of adventures a little girl can have and sequence the events in the story.
Our Valentine Party will be on Tuesday, February 14. Please don’t forget your Valentines!
Our Gym day is Day 4, Tuesday. Please wear sneakers.
Papers that come home that are extra are from the writing center. The students may pick papers to keep in their desks are work on during transition times. They do not have to be completed for homework.
There will be no school on Friday, February 17 or Monday, February 20 due to Teacher In-Service. School will resume Tuesday, February 21.
Thank you so much, but we are no longer collecting coupons for the Troops. Thank you to everyone who participated. Please see the pink paper for further details.
In Math, we will be working with numbers 0-20 and comparing sets of objects. We will be dividing things by sharing them and identifying hot and cold. Also, we will continue our work with nickels, but please don’t forget to review penny and dime.
In Reading, our new story is Goldilocks and The Three Bears. We will be discussing what kind of adventures a little girl can have and sequence the events in the story.
Our Valentine Party will be on Tuesday, February 14. Please don’t forget your Valentines!
Our Gym day is Day 4, Tuesday. Please wear sneakers.
Papers that come home that are extra are from the writing center. The students may pick papers to keep in their desks are work on during transition times. They do not have to be completed for homework.
There will be no school on Friday, February 17 or Monday, February 20 due to Teacher In-Service. School will resume Tuesday, February 21.
Thank you so much, but we are no longer collecting coupons for the Troops. Thank you to everyone who participated. Please see the pink paper for further details.
Friday, January 27, 2012
week of Jan. 30
Mrs. Borden and Mrs. Jones’ Nifty Newsletter (week of January 30)
Homework for the week:
Monday-Thursday: ½ sheet practice paper and Word List 10
Tuesday-Thursday: Reader practice
In Phonics, our letter is Cc like in Cat. The rule to use C and K when spelling words is: Use a K before e, I, or y like in key, kid, or milky. Use a C before a, o, u, or any consonant like cat, cot, cup, or clip.
In Math, we will continue to copy line segments and shapes on geoboards and measure objects with nonstandard units as well as compare length. We are also learning a new pattern that is the ABC pattern and will problem solve and act out some and some more problems.
In Reading, our new story is My Lucky Day and we will be talking about animal adventures and fiction/animal fantasy stories. We will also be talking about cause and effect and retelling a story.
• Just a reminder: Party money is due as soon as possible.
Tuesday, January 31 will be the 100th day of school. Please don’t forget your collections!
Gym is Day 4 on Tuesday. If your child wears boots to school on a gym day please have sneakers for them in their bookbag so that they can change for class. Thank you!
Important Dates in February:
February 2 is Groundhog’s Day. We will be making predictions if the groundhog sees his shadow or not.
February 14 is the Valentine’s Party. Please make sure that you have a class list to fill out your Valentines.
The Month of February is Dental Health Month and we will be doing various activities throughout the month about this very important topic.
Homework for the week:
Monday-Thursday: ½ sheet practice paper and Word List 10
Tuesday-Thursday: Reader practice
In Phonics, our letter is Cc like in Cat. The rule to use C and K when spelling words is: Use a K before e, I, or y like in key, kid, or milky. Use a C before a, o, u, or any consonant like cat, cot, cup, or clip.
In Math, we will continue to copy line segments and shapes on geoboards and measure objects with nonstandard units as well as compare length. We are also learning a new pattern that is the ABC pattern and will problem solve and act out some and some more problems.
In Reading, our new story is My Lucky Day and we will be talking about animal adventures and fiction/animal fantasy stories. We will also be talking about cause and effect and retelling a story.
• Just a reminder: Party money is due as soon as possible.
Tuesday, January 31 will be the 100th day of school. Please don’t forget your collections!
Gym is Day 4 on Tuesday. If your child wears boots to school on a gym day please have sneakers for them in their bookbag so that they can change for class. Thank you!
Important Dates in February:
February 2 is Groundhog’s Day. We will be making predictions if the groundhog sees his shadow or not.
February 14 is the Valentine’s Party. Please make sure that you have a class list to fill out your Valentines.
The Month of February is Dental Health Month and we will be doing various activities throughout the month about this very important topic.
Friday, January 13, 2012
week of January 17, 2012
Mrs. Borden and Mrs. Jones’ Nifty Newsletter (week of January 17)
*There will be no school for students on January 16.*
Homework for the week:
Tues-Thurs.: 1/2 sheet practice, reader review, word list 8
In Phonics, we will be learning the letter Uu like in Umbrella. The United States report information was already sent home and the reports will be due on Friday, January 20.
Our Reading story is Hide Clyde and the concept of the story is changing for protection. We will also be talking about the main idea and the plot of the story.
We will continue our number practice and identification to 20 and problem solving activities. We will also be talking about measuring cups and following recipes as well as full and half full containers.
We will begin our new Science unit called Wood and Paper. We will become familiar with different kinds of wood, learn their names, and observe how they are alike and different, we will go on a wood hunt in our classroom, and observe how wood and water interact.
The first day of the 3rd Marking Period will be Wednesday, January 18 and report cards for the 2nd Marking Period will be sent home on Friday, January 20. Please sign and return report cards as soon as possible.
The “I am Special” Packets that might be coming home were a bonus packet passed out this week. The students were able to keep them in their desk to work on in down time and then take them home as they wish. They are not a mandatory assignment. Sorry for the confusion.
Tuesday will be Day 4, Gym day.
*There will be no school for students on January 16.*
Homework for the week:
Tues-Thurs.: 1/2 sheet practice, reader review, word list 8
In Phonics, we will be learning the letter Uu like in Umbrella. The United States report information was already sent home and the reports will be due on Friday, January 20.
Our Reading story is Hide Clyde and the concept of the story is changing for protection. We will also be talking about the main idea and the plot of the story.
We will continue our number practice and identification to 20 and problem solving activities. We will also be talking about measuring cups and following recipes as well as full and half full containers.
We will begin our new Science unit called Wood and Paper. We will become familiar with different kinds of wood, learn their names, and observe how they are alike and different, we will go on a wood hunt in our classroom, and observe how wood and water interact.
The first day of the 3rd Marking Period will be Wednesday, January 18 and report cards for the 2nd Marking Period will be sent home on Friday, January 20. Please sign and return report cards as soon as possible.
The “I am Special” Packets that might be coming home were a bonus packet passed out this week. The students were able to keep them in their desk to work on in down time and then take them home as they wish. They are not a mandatory assignment. Sorry for the confusion.
Tuesday will be Day 4, Gym day.
Monday, January 2, 2012
week of January 3, 2012
Mrs. Borden and Mrs. Jones’ Nifty Newsletter (week of January 3)
Welcome Back and Happy New Year!
The next class newsletter will be sent home on Friday, January 6.
Homework for the week:
Monday-Thursday: ½ sheet practice and new reader
Our new letter in Phonics is Kk like in Kite. Word list 7 will be sent home.
In Math, we will be working with Geoboards and counting by 10’s to 100. We also count pennies in Math meeting and identify nickels and their value.
Important dates:
Tuesday, January 3- Welcome back from Holiday Break. Day 5, Computers
Thursday, January 5- King Day for the Boys for Letter Kk.
Welcome Back and Happy New Year!
The next class newsletter will be sent home on Friday, January 6.
Homework for the week:
Monday-Thursday: ½ sheet practice and new reader
Our new letter in Phonics is Kk like in Kite. Word list 7 will be sent home.
In Math, we will be working with Geoboards and counting by 10’s to 100. We also count pennies in Math meeting and identify nickels and their value.
Important dates:
Tuesday, January 3- Welcome back from Holiday Break. Day 5, Computers
Thursday, January 5- King Day for the Boys for Letter Kk.
Friday, December 9, 2011
week of December 12
Mrs. Borden and Mrs. Jones’ Nifty Newsletter (week of December 12)
*This newsletter will be the last newsletter of 2011, please stay tuned for more classroom happenings in 2012.*
Homework for the week:
Monday-Thursday: ½ sheet practice and continue reading “Stan’s Pigs” from previous week
*There will be no homework the week of December 19. Please enjoy the Holiday!*
Our new letter in Phonics is Rr like in Rabbit. Word list 6 will be the last word list sent home for 2011.
Our Reading story is “See How We Grow” and we will be talking about how we have grown. If you would like to send in a baby picture of your child to share with the class, ld’s name is on the back.
In Math, we will be working with Geoboards and counting by 10’s to 100. We also count pennies in Math meeting and identify nickels and their value.
A big Thank You! to Letter Carrier Eric Hughes and his special elf helper, Dee for coming to pick up our letters to deliver to Santa Claus.
Monday, December 12 – K-2 Music Program 9:30 a.m. School dress code or nicer (Christmas dresses or suits etc.) can be worn. No spirit wear.
Friday, December 16 – We will go to the high school auditorium to watch the elementary band/chorus concert.
Monday, December 19 – “Burble, Fizz, Kaboom” program
Wednesday, December 21- The NSHS Band & Choir will perform for us!
Thursday, December 22 – Polar Express and Holiday Party. Wear your favorite pajamas!
Friday, December 23- Early Dismissal for students, 11:4 5 a.m.
Tuesday, January 3- Welcome back from Holiday Break.
Thursday, January 5- King Day for the Boys for Letter Kk.
Happy Holidays to you and yours! We hope that the Holiday Season is merry and bright from Mrs. Borden, Mrs. Jones, and Miss Lisa. Have a Happy and Healthy New Year!
*This newsletter will be the last newsletter of 2011, please stay tuned for more classroom happenings in 2012.*
Homework for the week:
Monday-Thursday: ½ sheet practice and continue reading “Stan’s Pigs” from previous week
*There will be no homework the week of December 19. Please enjoy the Holiday!*
Our new letter in Phonics is Rr like in Rabbit. Word list 6 will be the last word list sent home for 2011.
Our Reading story is “See How We Grow” and we will be talking about how we have grown. If you would like to send in a baby picture of your child to share with the class, ld’s name is on the back.
In Math, we will be working with Geoboards and counting by 10’s to 100. We also count pennies in Math meeting and identify nickels and their value.
A big Thank You! to Letter Carrier Eric Hughes and his special elf helper, Dee for coming to pick up our letters to deliver to Santa Claus.
Monday, December 12 – K-2 Music Program 9:30 a.m. School dress code or nicer (Christmas dresses or suits etc.) can be worn. No spirit wear.
Friday, December 16 – We will go to the high school auditorium to watch the elementary band/chorus concert.
Monday, December 19 – “Burble, Fizz, Kaboom” program
Wednesday, December 21- The NSHS Band & Choir will perform for us!
Thursday, December 22 – Polar Express and Holiday Party. Wear your favorite pajamas!
Friday, December 23- Early Dismissal for students, 11:4 5 a.m.
Tuesday, January 3- Welcome back from Holiday Break.
Thursday, January 5- King Day for the Boys for Letter Kk.
Happy Holidays to you and yours! We hope that the Holiday Season is merry and bright from Mrs. Borden, Mrs. Jones, and Miss Lisa. Have a Happy and Healthy New Year!
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