Week of April 27-May 1,2009
What we covered this week
Math: We began measurement
Reading: Our theme for the week was Bugs, Bugs, Bugs! Our main selection was Dot and Jabber and the Big Bug Mystery. Our purpose for reading was: questioning, drawing conclusions and using illustrations to infer.
A look at next week
Math: We will review fractions and measurement
Reading: Our theme for the week is Exploring Space! Our main selection will be Blue Jay Finds his Way. Our purpose for reading will be: predicting, retelling and rereading to understand.
Sight Words: bear, bird, Earth, table
Spelling Word: friend what how she they some little make
Keeping you posted
I will be ISEL testing the class on Tuesday, April 28th. You will receive the results a few weeks after I test the class.
The Autism Walk is Friday, May 1st. Please turn in any donations by this day. Thanks for your support for this great cause!!!!
Have a great weekend!
Mrs. Allison Grasso
agrasso@npd117.net
708-233-7865
Friday, April 17, 2009
Week of April 20-April 24, 2009
What we covered this week
Math: We began fractions. The class did a great job!!
Reading: Our theme for the week was How Does it Grow. Our main selection was A Fruit Is A Suitcase for Seeds. Our purpose for reading was: questioning and classifying and categorizing.
Sight Words: places animals from ground beautiful
Spelling Word: was can’t very said made your rain when
A look at next week
Math: We will begin measurement
Reading: Our theme for the week is Bugs, Bugs, Bugs! Our main selection will be Dot and Jabber and the Big Bug Mystery. Our purpose for reading will be: questioning, drawing conclusions and using illustrations to infer.
Sight Words: places been gone other
Spelling Word: over thing who out here after day because
Keeping you posted
Next week is Earth Week! Students should wear the following colors on the specific days listed to represent parts of our Earth.
Monday- wear blue for water
Tuesday- wear yellow for the sun
Wednesday- wear brown for soil
Thursday- wear green for trees
Friday-wear white for air
Our field trip will be on Friday, April 24th. We are looking forward to a great day! I will send a reminder note home on Tuesday with any updated information.
Have a great weekend!
Mrs. Allison Grasso
agrasso@npd117.net
708-233-7865
What we covered this week
Math: We began fractions. The class did a great job!!
Reading: Our theme for the week was How Does it Grow. Our main selection was A Fruit Is A Suitcase for Seeds. Our purpose for reading was: questioning and classifying and categorizing.
Sight Words: places animals from ground beautiful
Spelling Word: was can’t very said made your rain when
A look at next week
Math: We will begin measurement
Reading: Our theme for the week is Bugs, Bugs, Bugs! Our main selection will be Dot and Jabber and the Big Bug Mystery. Our purpose for reading will be: questioning, drawing conclusions and using illustrations to infer.
Sight Words: places been gone other
Spelling Word: over thing who out here after day because
Keeping you posted
Next week is Earth Week! Students should wear the following colors on the specific days listed to represent parts of our Earth.
Monday- wear blue for water
Tuesday- wear yellow for the sun
Wednesday- wear brown for soil
Thursday- wear green for trees
Friday-wear white for air
Our field trip will be on Friday, April 24th. We are looking forward to a great day! I will send a reminder note home on Tuesday with any updated information.
Have a great weekend!
Mrs. Allison Grasso
agrasso@npd117.net
708-233-7865
Monday, February 23, 2009
Week of February 23-27 2009
What we covered this week
Math: We began learning about money! I have attached a letter explaining the program we will be using and how you can help at home.
Reading: Our theme for the week was Weather. Our main selection was Stormy Weather. Our purpose for reading was: Predicting and comparing and contrasting
Social Studies & Science: Presidents Day activities and learning about Illinois.
A Peek at next week
Math: We will continue with money $$$$
Reading: Our theme for the week is What Scientists Do. Our main selection will be Meet Ben Franklin. Our purpose for reading will be: Inferring and Summarizing.
Sight Words: knew new old work after find
Spelling Word: animal there little down kick clown stick brick
Social Studies & Science: We will continue learning about Illinois.
Keeping you posted
· Dorn has a new policy regarding any child who is purchasing a lunch. If you send your child to school with lunch money daily, the exact amount will need to be sent. Change will no longer be given. Lunch prices are $1.85 per day or $9.75 for an entire week. Milk is .40.
What we covered this week
Math: We began learning about money! I have attached a letter explaining the program we will be using and how you can help at home.
Reading: Our theme for the week was Weather. Our main selection was Stormy Weather. Our purpose for reading was: Predicting and comparing and contrasting
Social Studies & Science: Presidents Day activities and learning about Illinois.
A Peek at next week
Math: We will continue with money $$$$
Reading: Our theme for the week is What Scientists Do. Our main selection will be Meet Ben Franklin. Our purpose for reading will be: Inferring and Summarizing.
Sight Words: knew new old work after find
Spelling Word: animal there little down kick clown stick brick
Social Studies & Science: We will continue learning about Illinois.
Keeping you posted
· Dorn has a new policy regarding any child who is purchasing a lunch. If you send your child to school with lunch money daily, the exact amount will need to be sent. Change will no longer be given. Lunch prices are $1.85 per day or $9.75 for an entire week. Milk is .40.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Week of February 9-13, 2009
What we covered this week
Math: More on telling time. We continued learning the hour and the half hour
Reading: Our theme for the week was Birds. Our main selection was Pelican Was Hungry. Our purpose for reading was: predicting and inferring.
Social Studies & Science: Birds
A Peek at next week
Math: We will be reviewing place value: tens and ones, and reviewing concepts such as: patterns, and graphing
Reading: Our theme for the week is Recycling. Our main selection will be June Robot Cleans Up. Our purpose for reading will be: Predicting, Inferring and Drawing Conclusions.
We have no school on Monday, February 16th because of President Day!
What we covered this week
Math: More on telling time. We continued learning the hour and the half hour
Reading: Our theme for the week was Birds. Our main selection was Pelican Was Hungry. Our purpose for reading was: predicting and inferring.
Social Studies & Science: Birds
A Peek at next week
Math: We will be reviewing place value: tens and ones, and reviewing concepts such as: patterns, and graphing
Reading: Our theme for the week is Recycling. Our main selection will be June Robot Cleans Up. Our purpose for reading will be: Predicting, Inferring and Drawing Conclusions.
Sight Words: work, after, old, find, new, done
Spelling Word: jump, do won’t, school, off, bump, thump, stump
Social Studies & Science: Black History Month and Dental Health
Keeping you posted
Our Valentines Day party will be on Thursday 2/12 from 2:00-3:00. We now have 24 students in our classroom. Attached is a list of all the students from our classroom. If you choose to send Valentines, please send one for every child in the class. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me.
We have no school on Monday, February 16th because of President Day!
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