Ms. Z’s
Class News
Week of: October 1, 2012
Reading Story: Animals Building Homes
Character Education: Individuality
WE ARE LEARNING ABOUT:
Word Work/Spelling:
next, end, camp, sank, sing, drink, hunt, stand, long, stamp, pond,
and bring
Genre: Informational Text
Phonics: Common Final Blends nd, ng, mk, nt, xt, mp
Grammar: Plural Nouns that Change Spelling
Comprehension Skill: Text and Graphic Features
Math: 2.9-2.14
Social Studies/Science: “Maps and Globes”
THINGS TO DO AT HOME:
Homework:
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Monday: Write 5 sentences using Word Work Words
Tuesday: Read Animals Building Homes
Wednesday: Comprehension Paper
Thursday: Book Bag
Friday: Word Work Test
***It is very important that the students review their
math facts and read for 15 minutes at least 4 nights a
week.
Class Schedule:
8:35-9:45 Math
9:45-10:45 Word Work
10:45-11:45 Recess/Lunch
11:45-12:30 Reading
12:30-1:10 Specials
1:10-2:20 Reading and Writing
2:05-2:20 Snack
2:20-3:05 Science/Social Studies
Wednesday: Library- 1:15-1:55
Thursday: Computer Lab- 9:55-10:35
Friday: Typing Pal – 1:15-1:35
Rotating Special’s Schedule:
Monday: C
Tuesday: A
Wednesday: B
Thursday: C
Friday: A
Other News:
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Book Bag: On Thursdays, your child will be bringing home a
book to read. Please have your child read it to you and sign the
“Reading Log”. If you have any questions, please let me know!
Mystery Reader: I need some volunteers to be a “Mystery
Reader”. Please send in a note or email me what day and time
you would like to come!
Websites: Here’s a list of some the websites we use at school.
www.sheppardsoftware.com
www.coolmath.com
www.funbrain.com
www.pbskids.org
www.factmonster.com
yahooligans.com
kidsnumbers.com
www.storylineonline.net/
awesomelibrary.org
nationalgeographic.com
Have a great week! I can be reached by email at
mzilgalvis@springboro.org