Hello Parents,

I hope you had a restful and wonderful weekend.  Please send a water bottle with your child.  Weather forecasters predict hot weather this week.  Thank you again for your continued support.

Regards,

Mr. Avila

Phonics/ Spelling:  High Frequency Words

1. people
2. little
3. words
4. could
5. should
6. would
7. only
8. over
9. other
10. your

Math: We began chapter 7 this week we will be learn about Measurement and Data.  The focus is on picture graphs and bar graphs.

Science:  We will begin a few lessons on Animals.  These lessons will focus on structure, function and information processing.  In addition, the information we learn will help us in our writing.

Upcoming Dates:

Tue-March 14^th-Spring Pictures

Fri-Mar 31^st-Spirit Awards Assembly

April 3-7^th-Spring Break No School

Hello Parents,

Scholastic Book Fair is this week, we previewed the fair yesterday and we are making our purchases on Wednesday, March 8^th.  Students took home a wish list of items they would like to buy.

Phonics/ Spelling:  (oo)

1. book
2. cook
3. foot
4. good
5. tooth
6. wood
7. bloom
8. moon
9. tool
10. school

Math: We began chapter 7 this week we will be learn about Measurement and Data

Social Studies: We have been learning about Goods and Services in Social Studies. Please talk to you child about what goods we need in order to survive the services we use in everyday life. 

Upcoming Dates:

Mon-Fri-Mar 6-10^th-Scholastic Book Fair

Fri-Mar 31^st-Spirit Awards Assembly

April 3-7^th-Spring Break No School

Thank you for your continued support.  Go WILDCATS!

Mr. Avila

Hello Parents,

Here is the weekly update. This Friday is VIP Lunch from 12 to 1pm. Please let your child know if someone is not coming to eat with them. This way they know to eat lunch with friends. Also, don’t forget that our Famous Person Day is next Monday, February 27^th at 8:45am. Students will need to come dressed up as their famous person and be ready to answer the questions. Make sure their answers and facts are kid friendly. We would like for them to memorize the facts but they can also write their answers on a flash card. Here are the questions your child should be able to answer.

Who are you? When were you born? Why are you famous?

What is your favorite fact about yourself? Are you still alive?

 Language Arts: This week we will be continuing to read informational books in our small groups.

 Phonics/ Spelling:  Vowel Pairing –ou and -ow

Spelling Test will be on Friday, please study with your child.

1. ouch
2. loud
3. cloud
4. sprout
5. mouse
6. ground
7. cow
8. crown
9. down
10. frown

 Math: All the students did great on the Math Unit 6 test. We will be taking the district’s multiple measures math test this week.

 Writing: Last week the kids finished writing about Bees. It was the topic for the district’s writing assessment. This week the kids will be writing about Famous People in class.  

Social Studies: We’re finishing our unit on American Landmarks. We will be taking our Unit test this week.

Upcoming Dates:

Wed- Feb 22 – Variety Show Dress Rehearsal at 1:30

Thur- Feb 23^rd – Variety Show Evening Performance at 6:30 pm

Fri- Feb 24^th Variety Show at 9am, VIP Lunch, Spirit Awards

Mon- Feb 27^th- Living Museum at 9am

Tues- Feb 28^th- Mrs. Arcangel’s last day

Hello Parents,

We have been learning about some amazing things this week and we are looking forward to fun events next week. Please have your child bring in a small shoe box. We will be decorating them on Valentine’s Day. Also please send in your child’s signed permission slip. We are very excited for our Field Trip to Kidspace next Friday, 2/17!

Language Arts: This week we will be continuing to read informational books in our small groups.

Phonics/ Spelling:  Vowel Pairing –ay and -ai

Spelling Test will be on Friday, please study with your child.

1. stay
2. tray
3. play
4. brain
5. paint
6. train
7. plain
8. stain
9. wait
10. faint

Math: All the students did great on the Math Unit 5 test. We have started Chapter 6 which is adding and subtracting 2 digit numbers.

 Writing: This week the kids are writing an Informational Book on an animal. Thank you for sending them in with facts, this helps them with the writing process. I have graded all their books. Remember that we are keeping all of their writing to display at Open House.

Social Studies: We are continuing to learn about American Landmarks. The kids learned all about the Statue of Liberty. Ask them about her! Paper work came home describing our Living Museum Project, which is on Monday, February 27^th. Please try and take the morning off and come see all the kids dressed up as famous people. It starts at 9am and last for about 40 mins. If your child hasn’t choosen who they will be please have them do so by this Friday.

Upcoming Dates:

Fri-Feb 10^th- Variety Show Try-outs at 2:30

Mon- Feb 13^th- Holiday/ No School

Fri-Feb 17^th- Field Trip and Variety Show Practice

Mon- Feb 20^th- Holiday/ No School

Wed- Feb 22 – Variety Show Dress Rehearsal at 1:30

Thur- Feb 23^rd – Variety Show Evening Performance at 6:30 pm

Fri- Feb 24^th Variety Show at 9am, VIP Lunch, Spirit Awards

Mon- Feb 27^th- Living Museum at 9am

Tues- Feb 28^th- Mrs. Arcangel’s last day

 Hello Parents,

Thursday folders are coming home today with lots of information. If you haven’t heard the news…I’m moving to Oregon and my last day is February 28^th. There was a letter explaining in detail my plans that went out last week. If you haven’t signed it, please do so and have your child turn it in. There is a second copy in their Red Folder.

The permission slip for our Field Trip also needs to be signed and sent back with your child. Chaperone’s please send in your money so we can purchase your tickets. I’ve also included information on Valentine’s Day.

Language Arts: This week I have been assessing the kids’ reading levels. I’m currently working on grades for the class so I can complete report cards, which come out in March. I am also leaving detailed notes on Reading Groups for Mr. Avila, so he will know exactly what your child needs to continue working on.  

Math: Students will be taking their Chapter 5 Unit test next week. All kids have been making great growth with their math skills.

Writing: The class is finishing up their informational books. Thank you for helping them research their topics. Know that they will be picking out a new topic for next week. So please make sure they are prepared for their new topic next Monday.

Science: This week the kids took a test on the plant unit. We will be creating a plant engineering project this Friday to end the unit.

Social Studies: The kids have begun our new unit on American Landmarks and Symbols.

Important Dates:

 Friday, Feb 10^th- Variety Show Try-Outs @ 2:30

Monday, Feb 13^th-  No School/ Holiday

Tuesday, Feb 14^th- Valentine’s Day

Friday, Feb 17^th- First Grade Field Trip

Friday, Feb 17^th-  Variety Show Rehearsal @ 2:30

Monday, Feb 20^th- No School/ Holiday

Friday, Feb 24^th – VIP Lunch/ Spirit Awards

Frida, Feb 24^th- Variety Show @ 9am and 6:30pm

Tuesday Feb 28^th- Mrs. Arcangel’s Last Day

 Hello Parents,

Thursday folders are coming home today with lots of information. If you haven’t heard the news…I’m moving to Oregon and my last day is February 28^th. There was a letter explaining in detail my plans that went out last week. If you haven’t signed it, please do so and have your child turn it in. There is a second copy in their Red Folder.

The permission slip for our Field Trip also needs to be signed and sent back with your child. Chaperone’s please send in your money so we can purchase your tickets. I’ve also included information on Valentine’s Day.

Language Arts: This week I have been assessing the kids’ reading levels. I’m currently working on grades for the class so I can complete report cards, which come out in March. I am also leaving detailed notes on Reading Groups for Mr. Avila, so he will know exactly what your child needs to continue working on.  

Math: Students will be taking their Chapter 5 Unit test next week. All kids have been making great growth with their math skills.

Writing: The class is finishing up their informational books. Thank you for helping them research their topics. Know that they will be picking out a new topic for next week. So please make sure they are prepared for their new topic next Monday.

Science: This week the kids took a test on the plant unit. We will be creating a plant engineering project this Friday to end the unit.

Social Studies: The kids have begun our new unit on American Landmarks and Symbols.

Important Dates:

 Friday, Feb 10^th- Variety Show Try-Outs @ 2:30

Monday, Feb 13^th-  No School/ Holiday

Tuesday, Feb 14^th- Valentine’s Day

Friday, Feb 17^th- First Grade Field Trip

Friday, Feb 17^th-  Variety Show Rehearsal @ 2:30

Monday, Feb 20^th- No School/ Holiday

Friday, Feb 24^th – VIP Lunch/ Spirit Awards

Frida, Feb 24^th- Variety Show @ 9am and 6:30pm

Tuesday Feb 28^th- Mrs. Arcangel’s Last Day