Week at a Glance

ELA

To decode sentences with /ch/ words
To use capitalization and end marks to write sentences
To identify main topic and key details
To listen to and discuss a complex informational text
To know and use text features
To decode and encode /sh/ words
To recognize and spell Memory Words: I, my, she, her, he, his
To use personal and possessive pronouns
To draw and write about something you did at a place you visited

MATH * Thursday: Unit 2 test

To use patterns to read and write numbers to 120
To count a number of objects
To practice composing and decomposing 10

SCIENCE

Students develop a model of the sun’s daily path across the sky, then use this model to help someone who’s lost. In the activity, Sun Finder, students create a mobile paper model of the sun and earth to illustrate the position of the sun throughout the day.

SOCIAL STUDIES

To explain what it means to be respectful and responsible

RELIGION Friday: Rosary Prayer Service

To learn how to pray the rosary

To practice the prayers of the rosary
To create a rosary

Homework 9/16/21

* Reread Cass's Cat.

* Practice reading and spelling words in plastic baggy found in folder.

Homework 9/15/21

* Reread Cass's Cat.

* Math worksheet

* Reminder: Tomorrow is PE :)

Homework 9/14/21

* Please read Backpack Page 6: Cass's Cat several times over the week.

Week at a Glance

ELA

To encode pattern words
To understand and use alphabetical order
To read and discuss a grade level text
To recognize ch spelling patterns
To decode and encode /ch/ words
To recognize and spell Memory Words: I, my, she, her, he, his
To develop fluent reading with repeated readings of a stroy
To observe punctuation while reading
To understand and use Unit 1 Words to Know: communicate, powerful, balance
To write a list of events
To select a topic for a personal narrative
To draw and write about something you did

MATH

To identify patterns on a number line when counting to 120
To use patterns to read and write numbers to 120
To count a number of objects

SCIENCE

In our Read-Along lesson, Jada explores why her shadow changes over the course of a day at the beach. The lesson includes a short exercise where students act out the movement of shadows with their bodies. Another activity will be Trace Your Shadow, where students trace their shadows using colored chalk and track the shadow’s changes throughout the day.

SOCIAL STUDIES

To tell how rules and laws are the same and different

RELIGION

To explain that we show love for one another in special ways
To identify the Bible as God’s special message
To tell that God gave us his only Son, Jesus, to teach how much God loves us
To define Bible and Jesus

Reminders

* Library books are due on Tuesday.

* P.E. on Thursday- please wear gym clothes.

Week at a Glance

ELA

To decode short-vowel words
To read a decodable story
To recognize spelling patterns
To encode pattern words and short-vowel words
To use and spell memory words: was, put
To encode rhyming words
To observe punctuation while reading
To understand and describe characters and events
To retell a story
To write sentences about what you like to do
To write sentences about animals you like
To understand vocabulary words from a grade-level text

MATH

To identify patterns when counting to 100
To describe patterns on a number chart
To identify patterns on a number line when counting to 120
To use patterns to read and write numbers to 120

SCIENCE

To investigate what it takes to make a stationary object’s shadow move. In the activity, Moving Shadows, students use flashlights and paper gnomes to explore how moving the position of a light makes shadows move. Students relate these observations to shadows changing throughout the day and the Sun’s position moving across the sky.

SOCIAL STUDIES

To tell why we have rules
To explain our classroom rules
To tell why we have laws
To tell how rules and laws are the same and different

RELIGION

To show our love for God when we care for others
To give thanks to God for all He gives us

8/30/21

* Library books are due tomorrow.

* Homework: Backpack Page 1

Listen to your child read the story. Practice every day this week!

Reminder for Monday

* Wear your gym clothes for PE on Monday.

Week at a Glance

ELA

To identify and form Qu, qu, Jj, Xx, Yy, Zz
To encode ck words, short-vowel words, and plural -s words
To identify Aa, Ee, Ii, Oo, Uu
To recognize and spell Memory Words: for, you, like, to, of, no
To use beginning capitalization and end marks in sentences
To develop fluent reading with repeated readings
To write verbs to complete sentences
To write different types of sentences: declarative, interrogative, exclamatory
To understand features of lists
To write a list of things you like to do
To read and discuss a grade-level text

MATH

To compose and decompose 5
To identify patterns when counting to 100
To describe patterns on a number chart
To identify patterns on a number line when counting to 120
To use patterns to read and write numbers to 120

SCIENCE

To investigate what it takes to make a stationary object’s shadow move. In the activity, Moving Shadows, students use flashlights and paper gnomes to explore how moving the position of a light makes shadows move. Students relate these observations to shadows changing throughout the day and the Sun’s position moving across the sky.

SOCIAL STUDIES

To define responsibility, right, and cooperate
To identify and explain responsibilities at home and at school, including showing respect for oneself and others
To identify and explain rights and the choices made as a member of a family and a class
To explain the importance of cooperating, or working well together

RELIGION

To explain that God wants us to help others feel welcome
To tell that we show our love for God when we care for others
To define liturgy and Mass

8/23/21

* No homework today! The children worked very hard all day. Picture order forms went home- picture day is on Friday. Book orders also went home. Have a good night!

Our Specials Schedule

Monday: PE- please wear gym uniform

Tuesday: Library

Wednesday: Art

Thursday: Music and PE- please wear gym uniform

Friday: Steam

Week at a Glance

ELA

To identify and form: Dd, Cc, Gg, Oo, Ll, Ss, Tt, Aa, Ff, Ww, Nn, Ii, Hh, Rr, Bb, Ee, Mm, Pp, Vv, Kk, Uu
To encode short a, i, e, u words
To recognize and spell Memory Words: I, a , the
To use capitalization for names
To understand structure of sentences
To use beginning capitalization and end marks in sentences
To listen to and discuss a grade-level literary text
To determine the meaning of key vocabulary words: cabin, proud, loose, tied, hollers, ranger, lend a hand, blast, set, vet, mend, clinic
To draw and label a self-portrait
To recognize types of sentences: declarative, exclamatory, interrogative
To write singular and plural nouns to complete sentences

MATH

To identify their own and others’ strengths in math
To explain what a problem is and ways to solve it
To explore ways to use mathematics to show real-world situations
To explore ways to explain their thinking and respond to the ideas of their classmates
To explore strategies for describing and extending patterns

SCIENCE

To deepen their understanding of two foundational scientific practices: making observations and asking questions. In the activity, Curiosity Challenge, students “train their brains” by observing an everyday object and asking questions like a scientist would.

SOCIAL STUDIES

To understand that citizens have rights and responsibilities, including voting for public officials
To identify and describe the characteristics of good citizenship, including respect for oneself and others, and responsibility in daily life
To demonstrate good citizenship in school and in the community
To explain the purpose for rules in the home, school, and community
To identify how a person can be a good sport

RELIGION

To tell that God created everything out of love for us
To explain that we care for God’s creation by helping others
To define Amen, Creator, God, and saint

Homework: 8/19/21

* Show and Tell bag: bring in something special to share that tells more about you!

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