Week at a Glance: May 11-15

I hope everyone had a great weekend and a Happy Mother's Day! Here is what we will be working on this week:

• Phonics/Sight Words: CVC, blends, digraph review, new sight words: had
• Reading: Features of non-fiction text and reviewing previous skills
• Writing: Poetry
• Math: Measurement and Reviewing addition/subtraction
• Science: Ocean Animals

Reminders:

• Our class play will be Thursday, May 14th at 6:00
• Our field trip to the San Antonio Aquarium is Friday, May 22nd. Please make sure you have returned the permission slip.
• If you would like to order a Field Day Shirt, here is the link. http://expertees.com/sc/i79o89. 
• We will have an end of the year party June 1st at 2:00.  I hope you will all be able to attend.

Have a great week!

Week at a Glance: April 27-May 1

I hope everyone had a great weekend! Here is what we will be working on this week:

• Phonics/Sight Words: CVC, blends, digraph review, new sight words: from, are
• Reading: Features of non-fiction text
• Writing: Poetry
• Math: Measurement and Reviewing addition/subtraction
• Science: Plants

Reminders:

• Our class play will be Thursday, May 14th.  Please make sure you have returned the permission slip, so we can make changes if needed.
• Our field trip to the San Antonio Aquarium is Friday, May 22nd.  Permission slips were sent home today.
• If you would like to order a Field Day Shirt, here is the link.  http://expertees.com/sc/i79o89.  I know some were having trouble with it.  Field Day will be the last week of May.  When I have more information, I will pass it on.
• We will have our last Book Fair next week.  More information will be sent home soon.

Have a great week!

Week at a Glance: April 6-10

I hope everyone had a great weekend! Here is what we will be working on this week:

• Phonics/Sight Words: beginning blends and digraphs (sh, th, ch, wh), new sight word: his
• Reading: Features of non-fiction text
• Writing: Writing for a Reason
• Math: Introducing coins, Teen number review
• Social Studies: Our Neighborhood

Reminders:

• Report cards will go home Wednesday, April 8th.
• Reading folders will be coming home again this week.  We were busy assessing for report cards last week.  Sorry they didn't get sent home.
• We try to play outside everyday.  With it heating up, please make sure your child has weather appropriate clothing.  We don't want anyone to get too hot!

In other news, Marcus (aka Mr. Cargill) and I are excited to announce that Baby Cargill is expected to arrive at the end of September.  I am sure some of your kiddos have already shared our news.  We are so excited for this new chapter in our lives.  Thoughts and prayers for a healthy pregnancy and baby are much appreciated!

Week at a Glance: March 23-27

I hope everyone had a great weekend! Here is what we will be working on this week:

• Phonics/Sight Words: beginning blends and digraphs (sh, th, ch), reviewing sight words
• Reading: How can reading buddies be helpers?
• Writing: How to Writing
• Math: Comparing 2D and 3D shapes and Addition/Subtraction Review
• Science: The Moon and Sun

Reminder:

• Group picture day is Wednesday, March 25th.  If you would like to order a class picture, they are $12 each.  The money must be sent on or before Wednesday.
• There will be no school Friday, March 27th due to the Stock Show.  Enjoy your long weekend!

Week at a Glance: March 2-6

I hope everyone had a great weekend! Here is what we will be working on this week:

• Phonics/Sight Words: beginning blends and digraphs (sh, th, ch), reviewing sight words
• Reading: Back up and reread
• Writing: How to Writing
• Math: More subtracting within 10 and Shapes
• Social Studies: Texas

Reminders:

• This week is Dr. Seuss Week.  We will be doing some fun activities and have a different theme every day.  They are:
• Monday-  Wear silly socks and stripes
• Tuesday- Bring your favorite Dr. Seuss book to read with a buddy.  Make sure they are labeled.
• Wednesday-  Wear a silly hat
• Thursday-  Wear a shirt with as many words as possible for your friends to read.
• Friday-  Dress up as your favorite Dr. Seuss character.  Students who write a "blurb" about their favorite character or book will receive a spirit stick from the library.
• Next week is Spring Break!  :)

Week at a Glance: Feb 9-13

I hope everyone had a great weekend! Here is what we will be working on this week:

• Phonics/Sight Words: beginning blends, middle and ending sounds, sight words: in, she, it
• Reading: How can letters help us read?
• Writing: Continuing with personal narratives. 
• Math: Adding and Subtracting within 10
• Science: Magnets and Motion

Reminders:

• We will be passing out Valentine's cards Friday, February 13th.  Please make sure your child has a Valentine for every student in the class.  If you need a new list, please let me know!
• We will be decorating our bags in class this week.  If you would like to send anything to help with this project (stickers, glitter glue, etc.) it would be greatly appreciated!

Have a great week!

Week at a Glance: Feb 2-6

I hope everyone had a great weekend!  Here is what we will be working on this week:

• Phonics/Sight Words: short /i/ words, beginning blends, middle and ending sounds, sight words:  in, she
• Reading: What do good readers do to get ready to read?
• Writing: Continuing with personal narratives. 
• Math: One more/One less and numbers 16-20
• Science: Energy (Heat, Light, Sound)

Reminders:

• Thursday, February 5th is the 100th day of school.  I can't wait to see the shirts your kiddos have created!
• Look for a new snack calendar in folders today.
• Look for the Valentine's note in folders this week.

Have a great week!

Week at a Glance: Jan 26-30

I hope everyone had a great weekend! Sorry I have not posted in a couple of weeks.  Here is what we will be working on this week:

• Phonics/Sight Words: short /u/ words, beginning blends, middle and ending sounds, sight words :that, was
• Reading: Visualizing, predicting, connecting, making inferences, and reviewing patterns in books
• Writing: Continuing with personal narratives.  I can't wait for the kiddos to publish their books!
• Math: Adding/subtracting to 10, and numbers 16-20
• Science: Energy (Heat, Light, Sound)

Reminders:

• Scholastic Book Order went home Friday.  These orders are due Friday, January 30th.
• The 100th day of School is Thursday, February 5th.  We will have a fashion show to model the students' 100 day t-shirts.
• We will not have a Valentine's Day party, but we will exchange cards Friday, February 13th.  I will be sending home a class list soon.

Here are a few pictures of our work from last week:

Writing about Martin Luther King, Jr.

 "He didn't let people fight.  He wanted people to sit on the bus whereever they wanted."

"He helps people be nice to others."

We Have a Dream!

 "the world will be safe."

 "that people will be happy."

 "that people will keep the world clean."

"to celebrate Martin Luther King."

Seasons Flip Books

 "It does not snow in La Vernia."

 "In Spring, it can have a lot of flowers."

 "Summer is hot."

"On Fall, leaves start to fall."

Our Week at a Glance: Jan 5-9 (And a few pictures too!)

I hope everyone had a fantastic Christmas break! I enjoyed spending time with my family in beautiful Frisco, Colorado.  We had so much fun, but I was definitely ready to get back to warmer weather!

Here is what we will be working on this week:

• Phonics/Sight Words: -et word family, beginning and ending sounds, sight word review
• Reading: Making inferences, and How can patterns help us read?
• Writing: Writing about personal narratives, We will being writing little books!
• Math: Adding/subtracting to 10
• Science: Weather

Reminders:

• We try to go outside if it is possible because your children need to play. Please make sure your child is dressed for colder weather.
• I have a project up on the non-profit website DonorsChoose.org.  I am asking for donations to purchase a listening center and books for our classroom.  All donations made will be matched 100% using the promo code SPARK until Wednesday.  Any little bit helps!  Here is the link:
• Listen Up! Donor's Choose Project

Here are a few pictures of some of our holiday activities.  Enjoy!

We learned all about holidays around the world.

In Mexico, they celebrate Christmas with Pinatas.

 In China, they celebrate the new year with fireworks and releasing lanterns into the night sky.

In Hawaii they greet each other with leis and say "Mele Kalikimaka" which means Merry Christmas.

 The tradition of decorating Christmas trees originated in Germany.

During Kwanzaa families use Mkekas (woven mats).  These mats represent their African heritage.

We also loved hearing the story of Polar Express and looking at the model train!