Sunday, January 29, 2017

Week of 1/30 - 2/3

Supplemental Online Helpers
  • Parents, don't forget to log onto GreatMinds. Remember that Homework Helpers and Parent Tip Sheets are provided for each module that is covered in class and the lessons within them. This is a great aid to you as the parent when you sit with your child and help them with homework.
  • Also, IXL is another great reinforcement tool that can be used at home with your child. Both ELA and Math can be practiced on a weekly bases by your child.
Reminders
  • Tuesday, January 31st: All students must be in FULL UNIFORM.
  • Thursday, February 2nd: Students whose parents don't have an outstanding tuition will receive their report cards.
  • Friday, February 3rd: Mass at 9am and it's half day, dismissal is at 12 noon. Parent teacher conferences from 3pm - 8pm. Uniforms to be worn by all students.
  • I am still working on fixing those accounts for parents who are having trouble login onto Superkids Online Portal. As soon as the matter is fixed I will be informing you. Thanks for your patience!
Sight Words
day
how
very
when

Homework
Monday 1/30
  • Complete math worksheet for lessons 20 and 21.
  • Write each sight word in homework notebook 3 times each.
  • Review sight words as assessments will being tomorrow.
Tuesday 1/31
  • Complete math worksheet for lesson 22.
  • Phonics book pages 125, 126, 127, 128.
Wednesday 2/1
  • Complete math worksheet lesson 23
  • Write a sentence for each sight word in homework notebook 
  • Decodable books went home in ziplock bags, please have your child read it & bring back tomorrow.
  • Report cards will be going out tomorrow for those students who parents do not have an outstanding tuition balance 
Thursday 2/2
  • Complete math worksheet lesson 24
  • Phonics book pages 129, 130, 131, 132
Friday 2/3
    • Review sight words over the weekend. Assessments were pushed to next week.
    • Review bending worksheets. New ones will be going out on Monday for the new unit we are covering.
    • Children should be reading some type of book over the weekend so that they are getting practice.



    Sunday, January 22, 2017

    Week of 1/23 - 1/27

    Reminders
    • As posted on the school's blog, beginning Monday, 1/23 dismissal will be at 3:15 pm as per Mr. Woods. If someone else other than yourself is responsible for picking up your child, please advise them of the new dismissal time as we will not be dismissing until 3:15pm. -Thanks!
    • Midterm exams will be sent home this week, please look over them, sign them and return them back to me. -Thanks!
    • The end of the 2nd quarter is next Monday, 1/30. All grades will be posted up on Cornerstone by then.
    • Decodible books will be sent home this week so that students can begin to get into the flow of reading more and eventually independently. I ask that parents please make sure that they are returned on time as I only have a limited amount and students will be taking turns using them throughout the week. - Thanks!
    • I hope that most of you were able to access Superkids Online Portal over the weekend and that your child found the reinforcement actives fun. I encourage for students to log in a few nights a week to keep up with practice.
    • As previously mentioned in earlier post, parents are urged to create an account (if you haven't done so yet) on GreatMindsHomework Helpers and Parent Tip Sheets can be found on there for each module that we cover and the lessons within them. These supplements are a great aide to you as the parent when helping your child complete their homework.
    Sight Words
    back
    little
    out
    what

    Homework
    Monday 1/23
    - Write each sight word 3 times each in homework notebook
    - Complete math worksheet for lesson 15 and 16
    - Review sight words and blending worksheets

    Tuesday 1/24
    - Some children took some decodable books today, please have them read it tonight and return back tomorrow. Since we only have a limited amount, other children will need them to take home tomorrow. -Thanks!
    - Complete math worksheet for lesson 17
    - Complete Phonics book pages 115, 116, 117, and 118
    - Both ELA and Math Midterms were sent home today. Please look them over, sign and return to me. Thanks!


    Wednesday 1/25
    - Complete math worksheet for lesson 18.
    - Write a sentence for each of the sight words in homework notebook.
    - Review sight words and blending worksheets
    - If you have not yet returned the midterms signed to me, please do so tomorrow. -Thanks!

              Since I have a few parents having trouble login onto the Superkids Online Portal, I have contacted the person in charge of it and currently waiting for a response. As soon as I get answers or they fix the issue I will inform parents of it right away. -Thank you for your patience.

    Thursday 1/26
    - Some children took home decodable books today, please have them read it tonight and return back tomorrow. Since we only have a limited amount, other children will need them to take home tomorrow. -Thanks!
    - Complete math worksheet for lesson 19
    - Phonics book pages 121, 122, 123, 124
    - Review sight words and blending worksheets

    Friday 1/27
    - Review sight words over the weekend. Students will have an assessment on Tuesday. A reminder to parents, the sight words are not to be sounded out, they are memory words. Your child should be able to recognize them and say the words instantly.
    - Review blending worksheets. Have your child go over each sound alone and then blend the sound together.



    Lesson Plans for the week

    Monday, January 16, 2017

    Week of 11/16 - 11/20

    Reminders
    • Midterms for both Math and ELA are this week. Review sheets have been posted on last week's blog so please check them out and review with your child to ensure that they do their very best.
    •  ELA will be Tuesday 11/17 and Math on Wednesday 11/18
    • Index cards are going home this week with the information needed for the Superkids Online Portal. I still don't have emails for all parents. Usernames and passwords will be on the index cards Please write your email on the back side of it. If you have already provided me with one and have yet to login I encourage that you do to review with your child and reinforce what is taught in class. 

    ELA Midterm Review Sheet


    Math Midterm Review Sheet


    Sight Words
    got
    house
    pull

    Homework
    Tuesday 11/17
    - Review for math midterm 
    - Complete math worksheet for lesson 13
    - Write each sight word 3 times each in homework notebook
    - Parents please send me back the green index card with your email written on the back side, THANK YOU!

    Wednesday 11/18
    - Write a sentence for each sight word in homework notebook
    - Superkids worksheet page 38 and 42
    - If you haven't returned index cards please do so.

    For parents that have already registered and completed the Superkids registration steps please login at Superkids Online Portal on the top right hand corner click on school and parent login. Follow the prompts with your email and password. Once logged in, you can click on Online Fun located on the left of the page. 

    Thursday 11/19
    - Complete Superkids worksheets page 44, 45 and 47
    - Complete math worksheet for lesson 14
    - Blended worksheets from the Superkids program were sent home today. Please keep these at home so that they are not lost and use them as a review for your child. I suggest going over at least one or two rows per night.
    - Dress down tomorrow with a $1 donation

    Friday 11/20
    - Blended worksheets were sent home yesterday, have your child review some of them. If you have already set up Superkids Online Portal log your child in over the weekend and have them practice a little with the Superkids.

    Have a good weekend & see you Monday!
    - Ms. Coello
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    Sunday, January 8, 2017

    Week of 1/9 - 1/13

    Reminders
    -Monday, January 9th is early dismissal at 12:00 noon (Gym Uniform to be worn)
    Please send back the progress reports signed.

    -Tuesday, January 10th review for mid-terms will be posted


    -Starting this week, children will now have 4 sight words per week


    - If you haven't done so yet, I ask that you create an account on GreatMinds.

    On here you can find Homework Helpers and Parent Tip Sheets for each module that we cover and the lessons within them. These are a great supplement to assist you as the parent when helping your child complete their homework.

    - Please send in on an index card an email to register your child for the Superkids Online Portal (I only have emails for 9 students, and only 2 of which have signed on) 


    Sight Words

    from
    know
    much
    upon

    Homework

    Monday 1/9
    - Complete math worksheet for lessons 11 and 12
    - Write each sight word 3 times each in homework notebook (this wee we begin with four sight words per week)

    Wednesday 1/11
              I apologize for the late post on the review sheets for the midterms. As some may know I have been stuck home with asthma and this cold hasn't been of any help. The links below are the review sheets for both Math and ELA midterms. Everything for the math can practiced on IXL and I have indicated the sections for each topic on the review sheet. As for ELA everything is pretty much self explanatory but you can also log onto Engage NY if you need further clarification. 

    ELA Midterm Review Sheet


    Math Midterm Review Sheet

    Thursday 1/12
    - Write a sentence for each sight word in the homework notebook.
    - Complete Phonics Book pages 107, 108, 109 and 110.
    - Begin to review for next week's midterm exams.


    Friday 1/13
    - Review for midterm exams, the links above provide a review sheet for each ELA and Math in which I strongly encourage parents to go through with their child so that they are well prepared for the exam.

    Hope everyone enjoys their long weekend as I am still recovering.
    See you Tuesday! 
    - Ms. Coello





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    Monday, January 2, 2017

    Week of 1/2 - 1/6

    REMINDERS
    I hope that this post finds you all well and that your holiday breaks were all spent well and enjoyed to the fullest. Welcome Back!

    - Please make sure to bring back your child's seat sack (or else they won't have where to place their books)
    - Continue to review sight words with your children, I plan to begin assessments on Wednesdy
    - Midterms have been scheduled for January 18th, 19th and 20th and review sheets will be posted up on next week's blog.

    SIGHT WORDS
    are
    can
    to

    HOMEWORK
    Tuesday 1/3
    During the next week, our math class will compare the weights of objects in the classroom by using the words heavier than, lighter than, or the same as. As a guide, I urge parents to create an account (if you haven't done so yet) on GreatMinds. On here you'll be able to find Homework Helpers and Parent Tip Sheets for each module that we cover and the lessons within them. These supplements are a great aide to you as the parent when helping your child complete their homework.

    - Complete math worksheet for lessons 7 and 8
    - Write each sight word 3 times each in homework notebook

    Wednesday 1/4
    - Complete math worksheet for lesson 9
    - Write a sentence for each sight word in homework notebook

    Again, I urge parents to create an account (if you haven't done so yet) on GreatMinds. On here you'll be able to find Homework Helpers and Parent Tip Sheets for each module that we cover and the lessons within them. These supplements are a great aide to you as the parent when helping your child complete their homework.

    Thursday 1/5
    - Complete math worksheet lesson 10
    - Play clothes tomorrow with a $1 donation

    Friday 1/6
    Progress Reports were sent home today. As per Mr. Woods, please look them over so that you know how your child has been doing, sign and send them back to me on Monday, Thanks.

    I ask that over the weekend you log onto Superkids Online Fun to review with your child their letter sounds and blending. If you cannot login it's because I still have not received an email address to register your child with (I've been asking parents since October).

    Reviews for the Math and Reading Mid-Terms will be posted next week, so please keep an eye out for those.

    Have a warm weekend and see you Monday!

    -Ms. Coello



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