We experienced our first full week together and we survived!! It has been a terrific week. To cap it off, today is my birthday and I received some absolutely beautiful cards from my thoughtful students. Thank you everyone!
Coming up the week:
Spelling: Lesson 4 – Pretest Monday, Test Friday (unless your child passes the pretest.) All homework is due on Thursday. Students that are using the “challenge” list will choose 2 activities (please refer to “All About Spelling”) and students using the "regular" words will be putting the words in ABC order. ALL students will practice their cursive with a sheet that will come home after every pretest. This homework needs to be completed by the next day (Tuesday.)
Language Arts: This week, we’ll finally get started reading about Ivan, a mighty silverback gorilla in the novel The One and Only Ivan. There will be a short quiz on Thursday, 9/18, on pp. 1-18 and on a worksheet in the reading pocket called “All About Gorillas.” They may use the book AND this worksheet during the quiz.
Your child’s MAP goal sheet is in his/her Reading pocket. The lexile score is highlighted. I showed the children how to find a lexile score in our classroom books and how to use their “range” to help them find a “good fit” book.
In English, 2e will conclude Unit 1 this week, “The Sentence.” There will be a test on Wednesday, 9/17. We will review Monday and Tuesday. Children should be bringing their textbooks home starting today! They may keep it at home until Wednesday. A study guide will also be coming home today. By the way, have you met Mr. Morton? Ask your child about it!!
Social Studies: There will be a short Directions quiz on 9/16. Then, we’ll move on to hemispheres.
Science: We'll continue our first unit on ecosystems (Chapter 4) this week. Our first open note/open book graded review will take place on Monday, 9/15 and will cover lesson 1. I will help and encourage the students when seeking out the text-dependent questions. We’ll then begin lesson 2.
Mrs. Klacza's Math Class: I’m so excited to finally have a math class! It contains 24 bright math students and one very happy teacher. Please expect homework most nights from the workbook which I’ll be handing out today. Our first chapter is on numeration and includes place value, using number lines, and rounding numbers.
Important Dates:
9/13 - Center Cass District 66 Community Day
9/25 - Early Dismissal
9/26 - Johnny Appleseed’s Birthday
Have a great weekend! Mrs. Klacza
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