Friday, September 27, 2013

Here is the link for the coming week below:

September 30 - October 4, 2013

Hope everyone has a great weekend!
Mrs. Duke

Thursday, September 26, 2013

If your child ever tells you they can't dance...DON'T BELIEVE THEM! I taught them a simple "dance" to go along with our Bible verse for September. They were AMAZING!!! We even integrated some sign language too!

We also continued our discussion about exploration through nature. We got into the discussion of how God gave certain animals the ability to use their other senses in a stronger way than we do (i.e., a dog and his sense of smell, a bat and the sonar communication, etc.). What a creative God we serve!

Tonight's Homework incorporates Spelling List #7. The students were able to copy the words using "fancy" pens today! They loved it and were all a chatter!

Tonight's Homework

Spelling - Write each spelling word 3 times each and highlight each vowel.

Math - Complete workbook pages 13 - 14

DON'T FORGET WE HAVE MASS TOMORROW!! WE ALSO HAVE ELECTIVES FROM 2 - 3 PM!

Have a wonderful evening!

Mrs. Duke

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Here is the link to some newsletter updates and what we have been up to in the classroom!

Have a great evening!
Mrs. Duke

Monday, September 23, 2013

WOW! What beautiful weather God has blessed us with as we begin Fall! Today we had wonderful Monday as we begin the last full week of September.

Spelling - Write each spelling words. Trace the consonants in orange and vowels in red. 
Math - Complete the Adding Ten Worksheet.
Social Studies - Complete Worksheet Page 5.
Language - Complete/Study the Study Guide for Grammar test on Wednesday, September 25. (Answers to study guide here.)

There will also be a Spanish test on Friday, September 27 in Spanish Class. Your child should have received their complete study guide in their binder's today.

Please remember to sign behavior sheets from last week (purple) and return in the DOG binder. 

I will be at a conference with Ms. Nolen tomorrow; therefore, there will be a sub in my absence. However, all scheduled tests for Wednesday will stay as planned.

Finally, don't forget to call the school office to arrange a conference time for either Thursday, October 24 or Friday, October 25. 

Have a blessed evening,

Mrs. Duke

Reading Study Guide

 Below I have placed the links to help with studying for our reading test on Monday, September 23. 

Comprehension Study Guide Page 1
High Frequency Words Study Guide Page 2

I hope everyone has a restful weekend.

Homework and News

Below are the assignments you should see listed on your child's binder on the "Homework" page. 

• Spelling – Write a 5 – 7 sentence paragraph about Fall using at least 5 of your spelling words. Draw and color a picture to go with your paragraph.
• Math – Worksheet page 47
• Science – Study for Science Test!
• We did not get a chance to take AR tests today. We WILL be taking them tomorrow at 9 AM. 

Below is next week's newsletter. Please take note of information about the upcoming Holiday Auction and our class's basket donation.

Spelling List #6

Here is our 6th Spelling List below. Since the first day of Fall is on Saturday, September 21, we will be talking about Fall words this week for spelling. Today in class the students wrote their words five times each. Tonight for homework, I have asked them to write a 5 - 7 sentence paragraph about fall using at least 5 of their spelling words. They are also to draw a picture to go with their paragraph.

Spelling List #6

1. leaf

2. rake

3. scarecrow

4. crow

5. apple

6. pumpkin

7. hay

8. acorn

9. web

10. corn

11. costume

12. treats

13. tricks

14. football

15. candy

Happy Fall!

Science Chapter 1 Study Guide

Here are the questions that will be covered on the Chapter 1 Science Test:
1. What is one MAJOR difference between a living and non-living thing?
2. List at least 2 things that a living thing needs in order to grow and change.
3. What happens to tree leaves just before a rain in order for the tree to catch the most water possible?
4.What is the purpose for a seed coat?
5. What are the different classifications of plants?
6.  Who, originally, was put in charge of naming all the living and non-living things on the Earth?
7. Do all seeds, when scattered by humans or by natural causes, germinate into new plants?
8. What do we call a baby tree?
9. Be able to label a tree during all 4 specific seasons.
(The answers to questions 3, 6 - 9 cannot be found in the book. They were items discussed during class. However, it will be recorded by your child on his/her personal class study guide that will come home tomorrow.)

The questions on the test will be a mixture of matching, multiple choice, true/false and short answer. This is a topic that the students covered in 1st grade, and we have been discussing for quite some time; therefore, I believe they are more than adequately prepared for their exam on Friday, September 20.. Please note the change!

Spelling List #5

Below are the words that will be on our spelling test next Wednesday, September 18, 2013. The students made their own personal copies during class on Friday. They will have assignments in-class on Tuesday and a homework assignment to help with application of these words.

 1. stop 

2. strap 

3. nest 

4. hand 

5. brave 

6. ask 

7. clip 

8. stream 

9. mask 

10. twin 

11. breeze 

12. state 

13. browse 

14. straight 

15. skeleton 

I want to thank the students for being so understanding of my early departure today from school. Thankfully after sleeping all day, I have made an almost 100% recovery and plan on being back on Tuesday! Therefore, we WILL have our Science plant/bean identification quiz tomorrow and our Chapter Science test will be on Thursday!

Lastly, we will be having Mass on THURSDAY again this week due to a scheduling conflict on Friday with a funeral. Therefore, the students will need to wear their Mass Uniforms on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19. I will send out a Remind101 and note on Wednesday. Students will also get their Progress reports on Wednesday, September 18! They are all doing very well!

September 9 -13, 2013

 I have just uploaded this week's newsletter. Please note that we will be having Mass on Thursday since the students will be out of school on Friday, September 13 for teacher in-service. I hope everyone has had a wonderful weekend!
See you Monday,
Mrs. Duke

September 9 -13, 2013 Newsletter

Spelling List 4

This week's list is focused on words from our chapters in Science (living and non-living things) and Social Studies (Our Community and Those Around Us).

1. urban
2. plant
3. living
4. rural
5. plain
6. valley
7. river
8. trip
9. ocean
10.  lake
11. forest
12. desert
13. gulf
14. hill
15. island

The students will be bringing home a student copied list. Part of their homework tonight is to write the words in alphabetical order.
Our Newsletter will not be coming home until Monday, September 9. Sorry for the delay. Therefore, there will not be a scheduled test for Monday, September 9. Have a great weekend!