1/12: Officer Buckle and Gloria: accident, attention, audience, commands, officer, safety
1/19: Ant: antennae, cocoons, colonies, fungus, larvae, tunnels
1/26: The Great Ball Game: accept, advantage, argument, penalty, quarrel
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
January Spelling Lists
1/5-1/9 Word Wall Review
1/12-1/16: smart, arm, park, yard, part, barn, hard, party, farm, warm, car*, are*, department, carpet, heart
1/19-1/23: king, hand, sing, send, think, bring, bang, end, junk*, drink*, thank*, thing*, grand, young, camping
1/26-1/30: boat, cold, road, blow, gold, old, load, snow, hold, most, toe, do, slow*, float*, rainbow
1/12-1/16: smart, arm, park, yard, part, barn, hard, party, farm, warm, car*, are*, department, carpet, heart
1/19-1/23: king, hand, sing, send, think, bring, bang, end, junk*, drink*, thank*, thing*, grand, young, camping
1/26-1/30: boat, cold, road, blow, gold, old, load, snow, hold, most, toe, do, slow*, float*, rainbow
January Newsletter
Granzow Gazette
January 2009
Thank You!
Once again, thanks to everyone who made our seasonal party a success. We couldn’t have done it without you.
The Issues With Tissues
Cold and flu season has already hit us hard this year, and it has made a serious dent in our tissue supply. I would deeply appreciate it if you could send your child in with an extra box of tissues, as it is only going to get worse before it gets better.
Lifeskill Update
Flexiblity- It’s not just about bending. Flexibility is about going with the flow, not getting frustrated when things don’t go your way, and being patient with yourself and others.
What We Are Learning?
Guided Reading: We are working on answering the questions of who, what, where, when, why, and how when we read, as well as context clues.
Math: We are learning about charts, graphs, and measurement.
Writing: We are working on descriptive words when we write.
Health: We are beginning our studies on how we grow and change, as well as how to take care of our bodies. There is a special homework assignment about a timeline project. (See rubric.)
Upcoming Dates
January 22- Timelines are Due.
January 28- Progress Reports
Book Report
A is for Axel by Kurt Browning- Part of an amazing series of alphabet books, this one is my favorite. Each page has a simple rhyme for each letter. There are also facts in the margins that makes for a more challenging read.
January 2009
Thank You!
Once again, thanks to everyone who made our seasonal party a success. We couldn’t have done it without you.
The Issues With Tissues
Cold and flu season has already hit us hard this year, and it has made a serious dent in our tissue supply. I would deeply appreciate it if you could send your child in with an extra box of tissues, as it is only going to get worse before it gets better.
Lifeskill Update
Flexiblity- It’s not just about bending. Flexibility is about going with the flow, not getting frustrated when things don’t go your way, and being patient with yourself and others.
What We Are Learning?
Guided Reading: We are working on answering the questions of who, what, where, when, why, and how when we read, as well as context clues.
Math: We are learning about charts, graphs, and measurement.
Writing: We are working on descriptive words when we write.
Health: We are beginning our studies on how we grow and change, as well as how to take care of our bodies. There is a special homework assignment about a timeline project. (See rubric.)
Upcoming Dates
January 22- Timelines are Due.
January 28- Progress Reports
Book Report
A is for Axel by Kurt Browning- Part of an amazing series of alphabet books, this one is my favorite. Each page has a simple rhyme for each letter. There are also facts in the margins that makes for a more challenging read.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Vocabulary for December
12/5 chief, dispatch, emergencies, fire engine, firefighters, gear
12/12 bushy, costume, disguise, handsome, mirror, mustache
12/19 booth, plaque, station, subway, token
12/12 bushy, costume, disguise, handsome, mirror, mustache
12/19 booth, plaque, station, subway, token
Spelling Lists for December
12/5 train, tray, trail, pay, sail, hay, nail, great, again, said, played, rain, they, snail, subway
12/12 town, sour, frown, cow, clown, mouse, brown, should, outside, hour, house, found could, how, around
12/19 clean, keep, please, feel, we, be, tree, mean, the, green, here, eating, people, stream
12/12 town, sour, frown, cow, clown, mouse, brown, should, outside, hour, house, found could, how, around
12/19 clean, keep, please, feel, we, be, tree, mean, the, green, here, eating, people, stream
December Newsletter
Upcoming Dates
Dec. 18 Seasonal Party and half day. Dismissal is at 11:25. Lunch will be served.
Dec. 20-Jan. 4 Winter Holiday.
Speaking of Seasonal Party…
We have twenty-three students in our class, and gift giving amongst the students can get pretty hairy. This year I am asking that everyone in class brings twenty-seven small items to be put into gift bags for the students. The cost should run no more than $5.00. Items can include but are not restricted to: pencils, pens, erasers, small toys, candies, etc. Last year, I found some of the best buys at the Dollar Store, Big Lots, and Walgreen’s ten-cent sales. Please have your child bring in his or her items in by December 17, so that I have time to get the gift bags ready. I did this project with the students last year and it turned out very well.
Book Orders
Due to the short month, I will not be sending book order sheets home until January.
Book of the Month
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis. With the movie coming out, there are various versions of the classic story for all readers. The novel makes for a good family read as well as an alternative for children who are not quite ready to read the Harry Potter Series.
Dec. 18 Seasonal Party and half day. Dismissal is at 11:25. Lunch will be served.
Dec. 20-Jan. 4 Winter Holiday.
Speaking of Seasonal Party…
We have twenty-three students in our class, and gift giving amongst the students can get pretty hairy. This year I am asking that everyone in class brings twenty-seven small items to be put into gift bags for the students. The cost should run no more than $5.00. Items can include but are not restricted to: pencils, pens, erasers, small toys, candies, etc. Last year, I found some of the best buys at the Dollar Store, Big Lots, and Walgreen’s ten-cent sales. Please have your child bring in his or her items in by December 17, so that I have time to get the gift bags ready. I did this project with the students last year and it turned out very well.
Book Orders
Due to the short month, I will not be sending book order sheets home until January.
Book of the Month
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis. With the movie coming out, there are various versions of the classic story for all readers. The novel makes for a good family read as well as an alternative for children who are not quite ready to read the Harry Potter Series.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
November Updates
Important Dates
No book order due to book fair.
November 24-26 half days due to parent teacher conferences.
Dismissal at 11:25. Lunch is available
November 27-28 Thanksgiving Break.
Lifeskill Report
We have been working on the Lifeskill of Responsibility. We have been learning to take responsibility for our work, our personal things, and our actions. A Responsibility activity which can be done at home would be: Have your child make a checklist of what needs to done after school (i.e. homework, chores, activities). Post the checklist in an easily viewed area, so your child can see it and check it off as jobs are completed.
Reminders
Homework is due every Friday unless otherwise indicated. Reading Logs are due on Mondays at the latest and are part of homework. The only way your child will become a better reader is with practice.
Book Report
The Tale of Desperaux by Kate Di Camillo. This is the book we are currently reading aloud in class. We are hoping to have it finished before the movie comes out in December. It is a story of a mouse who wants to be a knight and protect Princess Pea. It is also the story of rat named Roscuro who wants the light of the castle instead of the dark dungeon. It is also the story of Miggery Sow who is a serving girl with a sad story and an impossible wish.
No book order due to book fair.
November 24-26 half days due to parent teacher conferences.
Dismissal at 11:25. Lunch is available
November 27-28 Thanksgiving Break.
Lifeskill Report
We have been working on the Lifeskill of Responsibility. We have been learning to take responsibility for our work, our personal things, and our actions. A Responsibility activity which can be done at home would be: Have your child make a checklist of what needs to done after school (i.e. homework, chores, activities). Post the checklist in an easily viewed area, so your child can see it and check it off as jobs are completed.
Reminders
Homework is due every Friday unless otherwise indicated. Reading Logs are due on Mondays at the latest and are part of homework. The only way your child will become a better reader is with practice.
Book Report
The Tale of Desperaux by Kate Di Camillo. This is the book we are currently reading aloud in class. We are hoping to have it finished before the movie comes out in December. It is a story of a mouse who wants to be a knight and protect Princess Pea. It is also the story of rat named Roscuro who wants the light of the castle instead of the dark dungeon. It is also the story of Miggery Sow who is a serving girl with a sad story and an impossible wish.
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