Week of Jan. 27

  Weekly Update

     Week of January 27, 2020 

1  1/27	B Day	We have S.E.L. and Music.      Homework: Complete Math Center Practice Sheet and review      word list.  Math Game Bag sent home today.
1  1/28	C Day	We have Art.     Homework:  Complete your word sheet.
1/29	D Day	We have Gym and Music.       Homework: Play your math game, sign sheet, and return bag.
1/30	E Day	We have Art.    Math Game Bag due today.     Homework: Read for 15 min and make sure your reading log is up to date.
1/31	F Day	We have Gym.     We do not have homework.  Remember to read this weekend.

Word Work: Our class will be learning about the r-controlled /ar/ syllable pattern this week. Our syllable pattern makes the sound as in beware, rarely, and prairie. Students should read their word lists, discuss the meaning of the words, and practice spelling words with similar syllable patterns. Spelling City is ready for students to access the practice list for the week.

Math Bags: Math bags will begin coming home every Monday again. They are due back on Thursday. This week’s game is Salute. Your student has been playing at school and should know how to play. Instructions will be included in the bag just in case there is any confusion.

Math Center: Did you know there are only 13 more Math Center days. At this time of year, your child should be half-way through Wizard C. If they are not at this point, please make sure they practice their facts nightly. If your child needs flashcards, we can provide a set for them to carry back and forth between school. Let us know if you have any questions.

Upcoming Events

1/29	Late Start.  School begins at 9:25
2 2/5	Late Start.  School begins at 9:25
2/12	Late Start.  School begins at 9:25
2/14	Valentine's Day Party TBD
2/19	Late Start.  School begins at 9:25
2/26	Late Start.  School begins at 9:25

Week of Jan. 20

  Weekly Update

     Week of January 20, 2020

1  1/20		No School  Martin Luther King, Jr. Day     Remember to read and enjoy your day. Practice your math facts for Math Center tomorrow.
1  1/21	D Day	We have gym and music.       Homework:  Complete your word sheet.
1/22	E Day	We have art.       NWEA MATH in the morning.     Homework: Complete math sheet
1/23	F Day	We have gym.       Homework: Read a fiction and non-fiction book on Book Flicks (See instructions below.)
1/24	A Day	We have a half day.  Dismissal at 12:06 p.m.     We do not have homework.  Remember to read this weekend.

Word Work: Our class will be continuing with learning about other -r controlled syllable patterns this week. Our -r controlled syllable pattern will contain e, i, u as in term, chirp, and turnip. Students will be expected to differentiate between -ar,-or, -er, -ir, and -ur syllable word patterns. Students should read their word lists, discuss the meaning of the words, and practice spelling words with similar syllable patterns.

*Our word list was sent home Friday, January 17th along with a math center practice sheet. Please check your child's take home folder. Thank you


Book orders are due Tuesday, January 21st. Please place online orders by 8:00 p.m.
Paper orders and payment are due during the school day.


Book Flicks: This coming Thursday students are being asked to access Book Flicks, select a category, and read a fiction / non-fiction book set for homework.

Here are the directions to access Book Flicks:

Click on Lincoln Elementary Symbaloo

Click on " Book Flicks"  (second row, last column)

Log in: login: lincolnelem Password: flix
 

Upcoming Events

1/20	No School Y5/K-12  Martin Luther King Jr. Day
1/22	NWEA Math Assessment A.M.
1/24	Half Day   Dismissal at 12:05 a.m.      Teacher Inservice

Stone Jar Celebration

Stone Jar Celebration

Our class filled the stone jar with stones and gold pieces from our "Ar" Day last week.  As a special celebration, we will watch a short movie, eat popcorn (provided by school), and enjoy a special drink brought from home.  Students may bring water, a clear pop or root beer, or juice, sport drink (no red/orange/purple) to enjoy with the popcorn and movie.  Students may bring their regular morning snack as well.  Thank you  

Wed., January 15 HOMEWORK

Homework News

Students are welcome to only read for homework this evening.  

Our class worked very hard on the Reading NWEA and students

deserve a quiet, restful evening.  Thank you

Week of Jan.13

Weekly Update

Week of January 13, 2020

1/13	E Day	We have art.     Homework: Read your word list and practice for Math Center
1/14	F Day	We have math center and gym.     Homework:  Complete your word sheet.
1/15	A Day	We have art, computer lab, and library.         *We are working on having a 100% of our library books returned on time.     Homework: Practice math facts or play a math game
1/16	B Day	We have music.     Homework: Read a book from home or on  RAZ.
1/17	C Day	We have art.      Homework:  No homework.  Keep reading and practicing math facts.

Word Work: Our class will be learning the r controlled o syllable pattern this week. Our vowel pattern will show up in words like door, explore, yourself, and support. Students should read their word lists, discuss the meaning of the words, and practice spelling words with similar syllable patterns. Spelling City is ready for students to access the practice list for the week.

Book Orders: Book Orders will be due on Tuesday, January 21rd.

Guest Readers: Our class would like to invite parents, grandparents, or special friends to share a favorite book with our class during the months of January, February, and March. We are available on C Days from 3:20 p.m. - 3:35 p.m. A sign up email was sent to you. If you did not receive it or can not sign up using the Google doc, please contact me.

Class Donations: We are in need of paper towel and bird seed. If you would like to donate a roll of paper towel or a small bag of bird seed it would be appreciated. 

Thank you

100th Day Project: Our 100th day of school will be on Feb. 6th. Your child will bring home the materials needed to create his/her 100th Day Riddle Bag soon. The 100 pieces of a single item should be put into the paper lunch bag. Students should write 3 clues about the 100 objects on the attached paper. Best handwriting and complete sentences should be used by all. 100th Day Bags may be brought to school on the 100th Day, February 6th. Please do not send them in early; we have no place to store them.

Upcoming Events

1/15	NWEA Reading Assessment A.M.
1/15	Late Start
1/17	Popcorn Day
1/20	No School Y5/K-12  Martin Luther King Jr. Day
1/22	NWEA Math Assessment A.M.
1/24	Half Day   Dismissal at 12:05 a.m.      Teacher Inservice

Week of Jan. 6

Weekly Update

Week of Jan. 6, 2020

1  1/6	F Day	We have gym.      Homework: Read your word list and practice for Math Center   Remember your library books for tomorrow.
1  1/7	A Day	We have art, library, and computer lab.     Homework:  Complete your word sheet.
1/8	B Day	We have music.      Homework: Complete math sheet.
1/9	C Day	We have art.       Homework: Read on RAZ. SJPSJLAUKUS
1/10	D Day	We have gym and music.      We do not have homework.  Remember to read this weekend.

Happy New Year!  I am so excited to start 2020 with all of you.  Please watch for news about class volunteering opportunities, needed supplies, and field trips in March and May.  I will be sharing information soon so you can check your calendars.  Thank you

Thank you! Our class holiday party was a huge success. Thank you to all the parents who donated supplies.  A special thank you to those parents who helped out the day of the party since I had to be gone due to my husband's surgery.  His retina surgery was a success and we are very grateful.  

Word Work: Our class will be learning the -r controlled /ar/ syllable pattern this week. Our syllable pattern will show up in words like smart, shark, start, and market. Students should read their word lists, discuss the meaning of the words, and practice spelling words with similar syllable patterns. Spelling City is ready for students to access the practice list for the week.

“All Hands on Deck!” Friday, January 10th our second grade classes may dress like pirates to celebrate our /ar/ syllable pattern. “Arrr” it should be a jolly ole time.

Upcoming Events

1/15	NWEA Reading Assessment A.M.
1/15	Late Start
1/17	Popcorn Day
1/20	No School Y5/K-12  Martin Luther King Jr. Day
1/22	NWEA Math Assessment A.M.
1/24	Half Day   Dismissal at 12:05 a.m.      Teacher Inservice