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Homework for Week of 9/14-9/18

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Homework this week is due on Friday, September 18:
For this week, there are 6 components required for weekly homework:

  • Reading (20-30 minutes every day!)
  • Word Sorts
  • Spelling
  • Math
  • Sentence
  • ANIMAL REPORT
1- Math Homework:  
*Complete every other problem (alternate between evens and odds) on the worksheets that will be coming home in their homework folders on Monday Sept. 14 (No need to print anything out)

2- Reading 20 minutes per day, record on reading log attached to our new Weekly Homework form.
There are several sources for reading: “Buddy books” which will be sent home on Friday, books from home or the public library and our online reading program Raz-Kids.  Our class Raz-Kids login is: anelson74

3- (**NEW**)Weekly Word Sort and High Frequency Word homework.  Here is the link for our weekly homework form: Weekly-Homework-Organizer-Form

This form can also be found under the heading “HOMEWORK” and the drop down tab “Weekly Homework Organizer Form Link”.  Detailed homework instructions are also located here.   We have been practicing the word sort activities in class and the kids are doing great!  Let me know if you have questions.

There will be a word sort test and a “spelling” test (high frequency words) every Friday morning.  

High Frequency Words for this week are:
in
is
that
it
was
REVIEW WORDS (these will also be on the Friday test):
of  
to
and
SENTENCE
The cat is fat.

SPELLING SENTENCE  6 POINTS POSSIBLE ON TEST (1 point for each correctly spelled word,  1 point for beginning the sentence with an uppercase letter, and 1 point for the correct punctuation mark at the end of the sentence.)

SORT GROUPS:  (to print your child’s sort click on their group color)
RED GROUP: Payton E, Bryton
PINK GROUP: Leah, Peyton S
YELLOW GROUP:  Charlie, Kaylee, Brynn, Kyler, Owen, Jessica, London, Isaac, Isabella, Jake, Saelim, Tegan, Clay, Hannah, Spencer
GREEN GROUP: Bryker, Rosa
BLUE GROUP: Kathlyn, Tenaya, Alexa, Athena
PURPLE GROUP: Adalai

A few notes about sorts:
1- Focus on the pattern or the type of sort.  (Listed above in parenthesis)
2- Right now as we begin, you may choose to have your student write a few words for each header instead of the all the words.  As they become more familiar with sorting and writing you will increase your expectations about how many words they are to write.  (For Monday and Wednesday sorting)
3- Remember to record their sort times for Tuesday’s speed sort.  Times are necessary to receive credit for that day.

Animal Reports: We are working on research reporting and finding facts on animals.  Your student needs to fill out the report page and then draw a picture of their animal. This is due on Friday. They will be presenting their reports next week to the class.  Feel free to use any source to get your information, including: internet, encyclopedia, other books, etc. Here is a list of their animals they are reporting on:

Zebra: Charlie, Owen, Tegan
Peacock: Kaylee, Tenaya, Clay
Lion: Kathlyn, Jessica, Bryker
Snake: Brynn, Spencer, Athena
Tiger: Alexa, London, Hannah
Gorilla: Leah, Isaac, Rosa
Seal: Payton E, Isabella
Polar Bear: Adalai, Peyton S
Giraffe: Bryton, Jake
Elephant: Kyler, Saelim 

Homework 5/11-5/15

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**There will be no more homework packets sent home the rest of the year.  We will continue doing our sort work in class, but not part of homework.  From now until the end of the year the students will be doing their math and reading homework via computer.  They will also have Spelling City assignments to complete if they do not complete it in class. 

1- Math Homework:
For Math Homework this week, please have your child log into Front Row Ed with our class code of: tcri3k and complete work under the Geometry Yellow Box.  I will be pulling the report at the end of the week and enter their grade off of what they completed. 

2- Reading 20 minutes per day.  Please have your child read at least two of their days on RazKids this week and take the comprehension quizzes.  I will be inputting their scores in their grade on Friday.  I will be doing this until the end of school.    

3- Timed Fluency Practice.  This daily one-minute timed fluency reading will help your student become a fluent reader.  It will also count for reading minutes.  Click here: Timed Fluency Practice

High Frequency Words:  
another
came
come
work
three
REVIEW WORDS:
around
words
right
SENTENCE
I will do my best work.

SPELLING SENTENCE  11 POINTS POSSIBLE ON TEST (one point for each correctly spelled word,  2 points for correct uppercase and lowercase letters, 2 points for finger spaces between words, and 1 point for the correct punctuation mark at the end of the sentence.)

SORT GROUPS: No sorts Homework from now on. 

Homework 5/4-5/8

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Homework this week is due on Friday, May 8th:

1- Math Homework:
Ch. 10 Lesson 1
Ch. 10 Lesson 2

2- Reading 20 minutes per day, record on reading log. Please have your child read one day in Raz Kids and take the comprehension quizzes. LIBRARY DAY IS TUESDAY.  Please send your students with their library books. 

3- Timed Fluency Practice.  This daily one-minute timed fluency reading will help your student become a fluent reader.  It will also count for reading minutes.  Click here: Timed Fluency Practice

4- Word Sort & High Frequency Word homework.  Weekly Homework Organizer

High Frequency Words:  
right
look
think
words
around
REVIEW WORDS:
any
use
write
SENTENCE
Look at the tree.

SPELLING SENTENCE  9 POINTS POSSIBLE ON TEST (one point for each correctly spelled word,  2 points for correct uppercase and lowercase letters, 2 points for finger spaces between words, and 1 point for the correct punctuation mark at the end of the sentence.)

SORT GROUPS:  
RED GROUP: Cooper, Owen, Jessica, Tony, Tyler
PINK GROUP: Nickzia, Sam, Sydney, Brycen 
YELLOW GROUP:  Kali, Lily, Konlan, Oakley, Humberto, Mylee, BrynDee
GREEN GROUP: Aaron, Kaleb, Trevyn, Britton, Brielle, Walker, Lavea
BLUE GROUP: Samantha, Summer
PURPLE GROUP: Jack, Braxtyn

Homework 4/13-4/17

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Homework this week is due on Friday, April 17:

1- Math Homework:
Keep practicing your math facts!  
Ch. 9 Lesson 2
Ch. 9 Lesson 4
Additional Resource (Not required to turn in as homework):  Ch. 9 Vocabulary

2- Reading 20 minutes per day, record on reading log. Please have your child read 1 day on Raz Kids and take the comprehension quiz.  

3- Timed Fluency Practice.  This daily one-minute timed fluency reading will help your student become a fluent reader.  It will also count for reading minutes.  
Click here: Timed Fluency Practice

4- Word Sort & High Frequency Word homework.  Weekly Homework Organizer

High Frequency Words:  
must
here
went
find
use
REVIEW WORDS:
our
because
family
SENTENCE:
Can he find the cow?

SPELLING SENTENCE  10 POINTS POSSIBLE ON TEST (one point for each correctly spelled word,  2 points for correct uppercase and lowercase letters, 2 points for finger spaces between words, and 1 point for the correct punctuation mark at the end of the sentence.)

SORT GROUPS:  *** We are staying on the same sorts this week. ***
RED GROUP: Cooper, Owen, Jessica, Tony, Tyler
PINK GROUP: Nickzia, Sam, Sydney, Brycen 
YELLOW GROUP:  Kali, Lily, Konlan, Oakley, Humberto, Mylee, BrynDee
GREEN GROUP: Aaron, Kaleb, Trevyn, Britton, Brielle, Walker, Lavea
BLUE GROUP: Samantha, Summer
PURPLE GROUP: Jack, Braxtyn

Homework 4/6-4/10

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Homework this week is due on Friday, April 10:

1- Math Homework:
Telling Time 1
Please have your students practice telling time this week on digital and analog clocks throughout the week.  If they record 10 different times on the back of the Telling Time Assignment they will earn 15 points.  

2- Reading 20 minutes per day, record on reading log. If possible, please have your student read one day on RazKids and take the comprehension quiz after the book. 

3- Timed Fluency Practice.  This daily one-minute timed fluency reading will help your student become a fluent reader.  It will also count for reading minutes.  Click here: Timed Fluency Practice

4- Word Sort & High Frequency Word homework.  Weekly Homework Form  

High Frequency Words:  
such
even
much
our
love
REVIEW WORDS:
through
where
because
SENTENCE
I love my family.

SPELLING SENTENCE  9 POINTS POSSIBLE ON TEST (one point for each correctly spelled word,  2 points for correct uppercase and lowercase letters, 2 points for finger spaces between words, and 1 point for the correct punctuation mark at the end of the sentence.)

SORT GROUPS:  *** SORT GROUPS ***
RED GROUP: Cooper, Owen, Jessica, Owen, Tony, Tyler
PINK GROUP: Nickzia, Sam, Sydney, Brycen 
YELLOW GROUP:  Kali, Lily, Konlan, Oakley, Humberto, Mylee, BrynDee
GREEN GROUP: Aaron, Kaleb, Trevyn, Britton, Brielle, Walker, Lavea
BLUE GROUP: Samantha, Summer
PURPLE GROUP: Jack, Braxtyn

Our scenery  “Paint Day” is scheduled for the afternoon of Friday, April 10.  I am requesting parent volunteers for this fun, busy day.  Please let me know if you are available to spend the afternoon with us.   anelson@questac.org .  
I will be posting the kids characters they picked and costume ideas this week.  

Practice singing along with our opera using your CD’s and the lyrics here:
The Incredible Cave Escape Lyrics

Homework March 16-March 19

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End of term testing this week, Monday-Thursday.  Please have your student get plenty of rest and eat a good breakfast each day.  Remember there is no school on Friday for students due to the end of third term on Thursday.  

Homework this week is due on Thursday, March 19:

1- Math Homework:
Keep practicing your math facts!  Please note: Because we are moving into “double-digit addition and subtraction,” it is now more important than ever that students get their basic addition and subtraction math facts memorized.  It is a great idea to use Xtra Math: https://xtramath.org/ (find login info HERE) during the next several weeks to help memorize math facts. You can also use flashcards, etc.  

Math Homework this week due on Thursday: 
Chapter 8 Lesson 3
Chapter 8 Lesson 4

Additional Resource (Not required to turn in as homework):  Ch. 8 Vocabulary

2- Reading 20 minutes per day. Library Day is Tuesday-send your students with their checked out books. 

3- Timed Fluency Practice.  This daily one-minute timed fluency reading will help your student become a fluent reader.  It will also count for reading minutes.  Click here: Fluency-Week-23-Timing-Sheet- (Due on Thursday)

4- High Frequency Words:  (You choose how to practice and prepare for the Thursday spelling test.  One option is: Spelling City)
words
around
another
came
work
REVIEW WORDS:
three
come

SENTENCE
Where is my book?

SPELLING SENTENCE  13 POINTS POSSIBLE ON TEST (one point for each correctly spelled word,  5 points for correct uppercase and lowercase letters, 3 points for finger spaces between words, and 1 point for the correct punctuation mark at the end of the sentence.)

**NO WORD SORTS THIS WEEK**

Homework March 9th – 13th

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Homework this week is due on Friday, March 13th:

1- Math Homework: 
Chapter 8 Lesson 1
Chapter 8 Lesson 2

2- Reading 20 minutes per day, record on reading log. Please make sure your child reads at least one day on RazKids and takes the comprehension test after the book.  I have assigned the students an assessment where they record and read to me.  

3- Timed Fluency Practice.  This daily one-minute timed fluency reading will help your student become a fluent reader.  It will also count for reading minutes.  Click here: Week 21 Timed Fluency Sheet

4- Word Sort & High Frequency Word homework. 
 Weekly Homework Organizer Form
High Frequency Words for this week:  
good
write
me
man
too
any
REVIEW WORDS (these will also be on the Friday test):
find 
use
SENTENCE
He can get the ball. 

SPELLING SENTENCE  15 POINTS POSSIBLE ON TEST (one point for each correctly spelled word,  5 points for correct uppercase and lowercase letters, 4 points for finger spaces between words, and 1 point for the correct punctuation mark at the end of the sentence.)

SORT GROUPS:  *** NEW SORT GROUPS ***
RED GROUP: Cooper, Owen, Jessica, Owen, Tony, Tyler
PINK GROUP: Nickzia, Sam, Sydney, Brycen 
YELLOW GROUP:  Kali, Lily, Konlan, Oakley, Humberto, Mylee, BrynDee
GREEN GROUP: Aaron, Kaleb, Trevyn, Britton, Brielle, Walker, Lavea
BLUE GROUP: Samantha, Summer
PURPLE GROUP: Jack, Braxtyn

Homework March 2nd – 6th

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Homework this week is due on Friday, March 6th:

1- Math Homework:
Chapter 7 Lesson 3
Chapter 7 Lesson 4
Additional Resource (Not required to turn in as homework):  Ch. 7 Vocabulary

2- Reading 20 minutes per day, record on reading log. Please make sure your child reads at least one day on RazKids and takes the comprehension test after the book.  I have assigned the students an assessment where they record and read to me.  

3- Timed Fluency Practice.  This daily one-minute timed fluency reading will help your student become a fluent reader.  It will also count for reading minutes.  Click here: Fluency Week 20 Timing Sheet

4- Word Sort & High Frequency Word homework.
 Weekly Homework Organizer Form
High Frequency Words for this week:  
must
went
find
use
long
go
REVIEW WORDS (these will also be on the Friday test):
or
through
know
SENTENCE
Did you see the hat?

SPELLING SENTENCE  15 POINTS POSSIBLE ON TEST (one point for each correctly spelled word,  5 points for correct uppercase and lowercase letters, 4 points for finger spaces between words, and 1 point for the correct punctuation mark at the end of the sentence.)

SORT GROUPS:  *** NEW SORT GROUPS ***
RED Group: Cooper, Owen, Jessica, Owen, Tony, Tyler
PINK Group: Nickzia, Sam, Sydney
YELLOW Group:  Kali, Lily, Konlan, Oakley, Humberto, Mylee, BrynDee, Brycen
GREEN Group: Aaron, Kaleb, Trevyn, Britton, Brielle, Walker, Lavea
BLUE Group: Samantha, Summer
PURPLE Group: Jack, Braxtyn

Homework Feb. 23rd – 27th

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** Library is tomorrow (Tuesday).  Please send your student with their library books so that they may check out a new one. ** 

Parent Conferences next week, please let me know if you would like to meet with me by clicking on the following link and signing up for a time slot: 
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F0E4CAAA822A2F94-february

1- Math Homework:  If your child has not finished the homework from last week, feel free to have them do it this week.  If your child has finished these lessons below, please feel free to have them log into Moby Max Math or Xtra Math for their math work this week.  I have attached last week’s math lessons below if you need them:  
Chapter 6 Lesson 4
Chapter 6 Lesson 5
 
2- Reading 20 minutes per day, record on reading log. Please have at least one of the days this week be on RazKids and complete the comprehension quizzes after reading the book.  

3- Timed Fluency Practice.  This daily one-minute timed fluency reading will help your student become a fluent reader.  It will also count for reading minutes.  
Click here: Fluency-Week-19-Timing-Sheet-

4- Word Sort & High Frequency Word Organizer. ** NO SORT WORK THIS WEEK AT HOME- I AM RE-ASSESSING THE STUDENTS PLACEMENTS ** 
Weekly Homework Organizer Form

High Frequency Words for this week:  
where
know
little
such
even
much
our
love
Review Words for this week (they will be on the test Friday as well):
each
through

SENTENCE
My family can play.

SPELLING SENTENCE  13 POINTS POSSIBLE ON TEST (one point for each correctly spelled word,  5 points for correct uppercase and lowercase letters, 3 points for finger spaces between words, and 1 point for the correct punctuation mark at the end of the sentence.)

Valentine’s Party

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Valentine’s Party- Friday, February 13th 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Activities during school on February 13th will involve sugary foods, such as eating candy and the decorating of sugar cookies.   We are also planning to watch some short (rated G) Valentine’s Day video clips.  Please indicate below your permission for your child to participate in these activities.  We are also asking that parents please donate $3 to the office to help with the cost of cookies, games, and art supplies.

Valentine’s Celebration coming this week!  Friday, February, 13th 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.  Please e-sign the permission slip here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1M_FKaExM-Ev0oIfYyoURHD4WjUBdFSYBt51o70kv1xY/viewform?usp=send_form

or print and return the paper copy as soon as possible by clicking the below link: 
Valentine Party Permission Slip

We can always use volunteers as well. Our party is Friday from 1:30-3pm. We are also asking that all students please donate $3 to the office to help with the cost of sugar cookies and sugar-cookie-decorating materials, art/craft supplies, and game supplies.