Week of September 3rd

Important Reminders: Please complete and return all paperwork!!  I do not accept late homework! Please remember these important reminders on homework and tests: Homework is due DAILY.  Math and spelling assignments should come back to school the next day.  Fluency and summaries are ALL due on Fridays.  Summaries are paragraphs that include important things from their story. They must not include opinions, such as I love this book. There is a Chapter 4 Test on Friday in math! Please go over the chapter with your child. Students take a vocabulary quiz once a week. There are 20 words and they must know their definitions. I recommend that the students take home their vocabulary notebooks nightly to study for their quiz. If they study 5 words a night, they should be okay. This week's story is By the Shores of Silver Lake. Spelling words are listed in the Theme 1 link under Spelling Lists. Here are the vocabulary words:

By the Shores of Silver Lake Vocabulary

1.     jolting-moving in a jerky, bumpy way

2.     appreciate-see what is good about something

3.     depot-a train or bus station

4.     blaring-making a loud noise

5.     conductor-person in charge of a train or subway

6.     feats-difficult actions

7.     callused-having patches of thick skin, tough

8.     combination-mixture

9.     bobs-moves up and down

10.                         introduce-present something

11.                         lurching-moving unsteadily from side to side

12.                         racket-loud noise

13.                         promptly-right away

14.                         suspected-guessed

15.                         suggest-give an idea

16.                         satchels-small bags used for carrying books or small items

17.                         effort-attempt

18.                         platform-raised floor or surface

19.                         nocturnal-active at night

20.                         craned-stretched the neck in order to see better

Here is the homework for the week:




Monday:  NO HOMEWORK TO COMPLETE


Tuesday: Do a fluency read for one minute aloud with an adult, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, do spelling words with rainbow colors, and complete the math page for Chapter 4 Lesson 2.

Wednesday: Do a fluency read for one minute aloud with an adult, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, write spelling words 3 times each, and complete the math page for Chapter 4 Lesson 3.

Thursday: Do a fluency read for one minute aloud with an adult, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 4 Lesson 4 and study for the vocabulary, spelling, and math tests tomorrow!

*Papers that should be turned in on Friday are: all reading log pages, the fluency paper, and the homework from Thursday night.

Week of August 27th

Important Reminders: Please complete and return all paperwork!!  I do not accept late homework! Please remember these important reminders on homework and tests: Homework is due DAILY.  Math and spelling assignments should come back to school the next day.  Fluency and summaries are ALL due on Fridays.  Summaries are paragraphs that include important things from their story. They must not include opinions, such as I love this book. There is a Chapter 3 Test on Thursday in math! Please go over the chapter with your child. Students take a vocabulary quiz once a week. There are 20 words and they must know their definitions. I recommend that the students take home their vocabulary notebooks nightly to study for their quiz. If they study 5 words a night, they should be okay. This week's story is Finding the Titanic. Spelling words are listed in the Theme 1 link under Spelling Lists. Here are the vocabulary words:

Finding the Titanic Vocabulary

1.     survivors-people who have stayed alive

2.     marine-under the ocean

3.     funnels-smokestacks

4.     species-a group of living things

5.     wreckage-the remain of something that has been destroyed

6.     pursuing-chasing

7.     plaques-flat markers that are engraved with words

8.     rare-uncommon

9.     monument-a structure in memory of people that have died

10.             emotional-having to do with feeling

11.             voyage-a long journey to a distant place

12.             nuisances-things that cause problems

13.             unsinkable-impossible to sink

14.             valuable-helpful

15.             shipwrecks-wrecked ship

16.             interfere-get involved with

17.             bamboo-a tall woody grass with a hollow stem, often used for building

18.             opposing-working against

19.             dilemma-problem

20.             rattan-a plant with very long tough stems, often woven for use

Here is the homework for the week:
Monday: Do a fluency read for one minute aloud with an adult, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, do spelling words with rainbow colors, and complete the math page for Chapter 3 Lesson 2.

Tuesday: Do a fluency read for one minute aloud with an adult, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, write spelling words 3 times each, and complete the math page for Chapter 3 Lesson 3.

Wednesday: Do a fluency read for one minute aloud with an adult, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, write spelling words in ABC order, and complete the math page for Chapter 3 Lesson 4.

Thursday: Do a fluency read for one minute aloud with an adult, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the comprehension  page for Story Elements and study for the vocabulary, spelling, and math tests tomorrow!

*Papers that should be turned in on Friday are: all reading log pages, the fluency paper, and the homework from Thursday night.

Week of August 20th

Important Reminders: Please complete and return all paperwork!! Back to School Night is this Thursday, August 24th.  Our BBQ starts is from 5-6pm and classrooms are open from 6-7pm.  Hope to see you there! 

Please read the packet of information I gave to your child so you know what to expect. I do not accept late homework! Please remember these important reminders on homework and tests: Homework is due DAILY.  Math and spelling assignments should come back to school the next day.  Fluency and summaries are ALL due on Fridays.  Summaries are paragraphs that include important things from their story. They must not include opinions, such as I love this book. There is a Chapter 2 Test on Thursday in math! Please go over the chapter with your child. Students take a vocabulary quiz once a week. There are 20 words and they must know their definitions. I recommend that the students take home their vocabulary notebooks nightly to study for their quiz. If they study 5 words a night, they should be okay. This week's story is Grandfather's Journey. Spelling words are listed in the Theme 1 link under Spelling Lists. Here are the vocabulary words:


Grandfather’s Journey Vocabulary


1. concluded-formed an opinion

2. homeland-country where one was born

3. surrounded-put all around

4. vision-idea of what something could be like in the future

5. reminded-made someone remember

6. display-show

7. marveled-filled with surprise and wonder

8. standards-levels used to compare

9. still-to make quiet

10. stranded-left helpless

11. longed-wished for, wanted very much

12. huddle-crowd together

13. homesick-missing one’s home to the point of pain or sickness

14. graceful-elegant way of moving

15. traditional-handed down for generations

16. alert-be aware

17. bewildered-greatly puzzled, confused

18. fractured-broken

19. weariness-tiredness

20. syllable-a word or part of a word pronounced as a single sound, natural breaks within a word


Here is the homework for the week:
Monday: Do a fluency read for one minute aloud with an adult, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, do spelling words with rainbow colors, and complete the math page for Chapter 2 Lesson 2.

Tuesday: Do a fluency read for one minute aloud with an adult, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, write spelling words 3 times each, and complete the math page for Chapter 2 Lesson 3.

Wednesday: Do a fluency read for one minute aloud with an adult, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, write spelling words in ABC order, and complete the math page for Chapter 2 Lesson 4.

Thursday: Do a fluency read for one minute aloud with an adult, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the comprehension page and study for the vocabulary, spelling, and math tests tomorrow!

*Papers that should be turned in on Friday are: all reading log pages, the fluency paper, and the homework from Thursday night.



Have a great week!

Week of August 13th

Important Reminders:  Homework will be starting this week.  Please read the packet of information I gave to your child so you know what to expect.  I do not accept late homework!  Please remember these important reminders on homework and tests:  Summaries are paragraphs that include important things from their story.  They must not include opinions, such as I love this book.  There is a Chapter 1 Test on Friday in math!  Please go over the chapter with your child.   Students take a vocabulary quiz once a week.  There are 20 words and they must know their definitions.  I recommend that the students take home their vocabulary notebooks nightly to study for their quiz.  If they study 5 words a night, they should be okay.  This week's story is Akiak.  Spelling words are listed in the Theme 1 link under Spelling Lists. Here are the vocabulary words:

proposed-suggested

rugged-having a rough, uneven surface

clumsy-awkward

musher-the driver of a dogsled team

corps-a group

experienced-having the knowledge to do a particular task

landmark-important place

courageous-brave; fearless

territory-land area

checkpoint-a place along a route where people sign in

  route-path or way

blizzard-a snowstorm with strong winds

  supplies-important things people need

vowed-promised

 accompany-go with

refuge-a safe or covered place out of bad weather

 interpreter-person who translates different languages

  burrowed-dug a hole like a small animal

  volunteer-someone who helps free of charge

duty-job; responsibility

Here is the homework for the week:

Monday:  Do a fluency read for one minute aloud with an adult, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, do spelling words with rainbow colors, and complete the math page for Chapter 1 Lesson 1.

Tuesday:  Do a fluency read for one minute aloud with an adult, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, write spelling words 3 times each, and complete the math page for Chapter 1 Lesson 2.

Wednesday:  Do a fluency read for one minute aloud with an adult, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, write spelling words in ABC order, and complete the math page for Chapter 1 Lesson 3.

Thursday:  Do a fluency read for one minute aloud with an adult, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 1 Lesson 4 and study for the vocabulary, spelling, and math tests tomorrow!

*Papers that should be turned in on Friday are:  all reading log pages, the fluency paper, and the homework from Thursday night.

Have a great week!

Welcome Back!

Welcome to 4th grade and our classroom blog! Here you will be able to see all the spelling and vocabulary (only the key vocabulary words) lists for the whole year, just in case you forget your copy at school.  I also have put on here some helpful websites for you and your child.  I will be posting important information regularly and hope to post pictures of fun things we will be doing in the classroom.  Please be sure to get all the paperwork from your child and complete it as soon as possible so that we have the important information we need at school.  I am excited to start our year!

Last Week of School

Hello Families,

I am sad to say that the last week of school is upon us.  It has been wonderful getting to know and working with you all.  You are all considered part of my Woodward family and will continue to be through the years!  Thank you for all the memories you have allowed me to make with your children.  I wish you all the best of luck in the future and don't forget to visit me!

We have no homework for this last week, but here are some things that we will be doing during the week:

Making Dirt Cake (like the Gold Miners used to eat) on Monday

The Ports Game on Tuesday (Don't forget to wear your tye-dye shirts.)  A lunch is included in the price of their ticket:  a hot dog, chips and a drink.  I recommend not giving your child more than $20 spending money for the day.  We leave at 8:45 and return at 2:30.

Wednesday will be a rotation morning with the 4th grade classes to do cool activities with the other teachers and we will also have a teacher kickball game in the afternoon that the students can watch.

Thursday will be clean up/board game day.  Everything that belongs to your child should come home this day.

Friday, our last day, =( we will watch a movie and get out of school at 12:10.  Let's start the summer out right and have some fun!

It has been a pleasure,
Mrs. Day

Homework for the Week of May 14th

Important Reminders:   Please remember these important reminders on homework and tests:  Summaries are paragraphs that include important things from their story.  They must not include opinions, such as I love this book.  Students take a vocabulary quiz once a week.  There are 20 words and they must know their definitions.  I recommend that the students take home their vocabulary notebooks nightly to study for their quiz.  Notebooks must come back to school the next day.  This week students will be reading By the Great Horn Spoon.  Math proficiency this Wednesday.  Progress reports will come home Wednesday.


The Ports Game is coming up on the 22nd!  Please make sure your child has their shirt in with their name on the inside by the 17th so we can tye dye them.

Monday:  Do a fluency read for one minute aloud, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, and complete the math page for Chapter 26 Lesson 1.

Tuesday:  Do a fluency read for one minute aloud, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, and complete the math page for Chapter 26 Lesson 2.

Wednesday:  Do a fluency read for one minute aloud, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, and complete the math page for Chapter 26 Lesson 3.

Thursday:  Do a fluency read for one minute aloud, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 26 Lesson 4, and study for the vocabulary test tomorrow!

*Papers that should be turned in on Friday are:  all reading log pages, the fluency paper, and the homework from Thursday night. 

Have a great week!

Homework for the Week of May 7th

Important Reminders:   Please remember these important reminders on homework and tests:  Summaries are paragraphs that include important things from their story.  They must not include opinions, such as I love this book.  Students take a vocabulary quiz once a week.  There are 20 words and they must know their definitions.  I recommend that the students take home their vocabulary notebooks nightly to study for their quiz.  Notebooks must come back to school the next day.  This week students will be reading By the Great Horn Spoon.  Chapter 26 Test Friday.  Progress reports will come home Wednesday.


Spring pictures have gone home.  Please decide if you would like to keep them or not.  You can choose one sheet, or more than one, or none!  If you do not choose to keep the pictures, they must come back.  Also, the sheets you do not want to keep should come back when you return the money in.

We have a fieldtrip to the WOW museum in Lodi on May 9th.  Permission slips have gone home. Students without signed permission slips will not be able to attend the field trip.


Monday:  Do a fluency read for one minute aloud, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, and complete the math page for Chapter 25 Lesson 1.

Tuesday:  Do a fluency read for one minute aloud, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, and complete the math page for Chapter 25 Lesson 2.

Wednesday:  Do a fluency read for one minute aloud, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, and complete the math page for Chapter 25 Lesson 3.

Thursday:  Do a fluency read for one minute aloud, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 25 Lesson 4, and study for the vocabulary test tomorrow!

*Papers that should be turned in on Friday are:  all reading log pages, the fluency paper, and the homework from Thursday night. 

Have a great week!

Homework for the Week of April 30th

Important Reminders:   Please remember these important reminders on homework and tests:  Summaries are paragraphs that include important things from their story.  They must not include opinions, such as I love this book.  Students take a vocabulary quiz once a week.  There are 20 words and they must know their definitions.  I recommend that the students take home their vocabulary notebooks nightly to study for their quiz.  Notebooks must come back to school the next day.  This week students will be reading By the Great Horn Spoon.  Chapter 25 Test Friday.  Progress reports will come home Wednesday.


Spring pictures have gone home.  Please decide if you would like to keep them or not.  You can choose one sheet, or more than one, or none!  If you do not choose to keep the pictures, they must come back.  Also, the sheets you do not want to keep should come back when you return the money in.

We have a fieldtrip to the WOW museum in Lodi on May 9th.  Permission slips have gone home. Students without signed permission slips will not be able to attend the field trip.


Monday:  Do a fluency read for one minute aloud, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, and complete the math page for Chapter 23 Lesson 3.

Tuesday:  Do a fluency read for one minute aloud, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, and complete the math page for Chapter 23 Lesson 4.

Wednesday:  Do a fluency read for one minute aloud, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, and complete the math page for Chapter 24 Lesson 1.

Thursday:  Do a fluency read for one minute aloud, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 24 Lesson 2, and study for the vocabulary test tomorrow!

*Papers that should be turned in on Friday are:  all reading log pages, the fluency paper, and the homework from Thursday night.

Homework for the Week of April 23rd

Important Reminders:   Please remember these important reminders on homework and tests:  Summaries are paragraphs that include important things from their story.  They must not include opinions, such as I love this book.  Students take a vocabulary quiz once a week.  There are 20 words and they must know their definitions.  I recommend that the students take home their vocabulary notebooks nightly to study for their quiz.  Notebooks must come back to school the next day.  This week students will be reading By the Great Horn Spoon.  Chapter 24 Test Thursday.  Progress reports will come home as soon as possible.


Spring pictures have gone home.  Please decide if you would like to keep them or not.  You can choose one sheet, or more than one, or none!  If you do not choose to keep the pictures, they must come back.  Also, the sheets you do not want to keep should come back when you return the money in.

We have our walking field trip to the movies on Wednesday.  Please make sure your child has a sweater as it will be windy and a sack lunch so we can eat at the park.  Students without signed permission slips will not be able to attend the field trip.


Monday:  Do a fluency read for one minute aloud, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, and complete the math page for Chapter 22 Lesson 3.

Tuesday:  Do a fluency read for one minute aloud, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, and complete the math page for Chapter 22 Lesson 4.

Wednesday:  Do a fluency read for one minute aloud, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, and complete the math page for Chapter 23 Lesson 1.

Thursday:  Do a fluency read for one minute aloud, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 23 Lesson 2, and study for the vocabulary test tomorrow!

*Papers that should be turned in on Friday are:  all reading log pages, the fluency paper, and the homework from Thursday night.

Have a great week!

Homework for the Week of April 16th

STAR testing is this week.  Make sure your child gets a good night's rest each night and has a well balanced breakfast.  Good breakfasts ideas for brain power include things like yogurt, eggs, bacon (a couple slices), toast, cereal WITHOUT lots of sugar, and fruit.  If the kids are running late, grab a peanut butter sandwich and some string cheese.  This will help with their scores!  Students MUST be on time to class as they will get locked out if they are not! 

Spring pictures have gone home.  Please decide if you would like to keep them or not.  You can choose one sheet, or more than one, or none!  If you do not choose to keep the pictures, they must come back.  Also, the sheets you do not want to keep should come back when you return the money in.

There are no more stories in our reading book for the year.  It is hard to believe we have gotten to this point already!  We are going to be reading the story By the Great Horn Spoon.  A link for this book is in my favorites section.  Here you will find the vocabulary we will study and other useful information.

No homework for this week, except Monday!!! I do want students to take the practice STAR test that I sent home on Friday and have parents review it their answers.  They will have to return it on Tuesday as the only homework for the week.

 

Homework for the Week of April 10th

Important Reminders:   Please remember these important reminders on homework and tests:  Summaries are paragraphs that include important things from their story.  They must not include opinions, such as I love this book.  Students take a vocabulary quiz once a week.  There are 20 words and they must know their definitions.  I recommend that the students take home their vocabulary notebooks nightly to study for their quiz.  Notebooks must come back to school the next day.  This week is THEME TESTING WEEK.  Students need to concentrate on antonyms and synonyms for the vocabulary this week.  Progress reports will come home as soon as possible.

STAR testing is next week.  Make sure your child gets a good night's rest each night and has a well balanced breakfast.  This will help with their scores!

Spring pictures have gone home.  Please decide if you would like to keep them or not.  You can choose one sheet, or more than one, or none!  If you do not choose to keep the pictures, they must come back.  Also, the sheets you do not want to keep should come back when you return the money in.


Tuesday:  Do a fluency read for one minute aloud, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, and complete the math page for Chapter 22 Lesson 1.

Wednesday:  Do a fluency read for one minute aloud, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, and complete the comprehension page.

Thursday:  Do a fluency read for one minute aloud, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 22 Lesson 2, and study for the vocabulary test for Monday!

*Papers that should be turned in on Friday are:  all reading log pages, the fluency paper, and the homework from Thursday night.

Have a great week!

Homework for the Week of April 2nd

Important Reminders:   Please remember these important reminders on homework and tests:  Summaries are paragraphs that include important things from their story.  They must not include opinions, such as I love this book.  Students take a vocabulary quiz once a week.  There are 20 words and they must know their definitions.  I recommend that the students take home their vocabulary notebooks nightly to study for their quiz.  Notebooks must come back to school the next day.  This week's story is Skylark.  Progress reports will come home as soon as possible.

No school this Friday or next Monday.


Monday:  Do a fluency read for one minute aloud, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 21 Lesson 2, and write 25 spelling words 3 times each.

Tuesday:  Do a fluency read for one minute aloud, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 21 Lesson 3, and write 25 spelling words in ABC order.

Wednesday:  Do a fluency read for one minute aloud, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the comprehension page, and study for the vocabulary test tomorrow!

*Papers that should be turned in on Friday are:  all reading log pages, the fluency paper, and the homework from Thursday night.

Have a great week!

Homework for the Week of March 26th

Important Reminders:  Chapter 23 Test will be this Thursday! Please remember these important reminders on homework and tests:  Summaries are paragraphs that include important things from their story.  They must not include opinions, such as I love this book.  Students take a vocabulary quiz once a week.  There are 20 words and they must know their definitions.  I recommend that the students take home their vocabulary notebooks nightly to study for their quiz.  Notebooks must come back to school the next day.  This week's story is Wildfires.  Progress reports will come home Friday.

I sent back jog-a-thon papers and students can collect their donations now.  Remember that all this money comes directly back to the school to get technology in our classrooms and your child could win a limo lunch with Mrs. Jamero for getting the highest donation amounts.  Good luck!


Your child will be a published author!!  Forms were sent home to purchase a book that your child will write this year.  Each student gets their own book filled with their own poems.  The first book is free.  Any other reprints of their book require you to purchase them.  Please fill out the information, but know that it must be turned in by March 27th.

Monday:  Do a fluency read for one minute aloud, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 20 Lesson 3, and write 25 spelling words 3 times each.

Tuesday:  Do a fluency read for one minute aloud, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 20 Lesson 4, and write 25 spelling words in sentences.

Wednesday:  Do a fluency read for one minute aloud, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 21 Lesson 1, and write 25 spelling words in ABC order.

Thursday:  Do a fluency read for one minute aloud, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 21 Lesson 2 and study for the vocabulary test tomorrow!

*Papers that should be turned in on Friday are:  all reading log pages, the fluency paper, and the homework from Thursday night.

Have a great week!

Homework for the Week of March 20th

Important Reminders:  Chapter 22 Test will be this Thursday! Please remember these important reminders on homework and tests:  Summaries are paragraphs that include important things from their story.  They must not include opinions, such as I love this book.  Students take a vocabulary quiz once a week.  There are 20 words and they must know their definitions.  I recommend that the students take home their vocabulary notebooks nightly to study for their quiz.  Notebooks must come back to school the next day.  This week's story is Salmon Summer.  Progress reports will come home Friday.

Spring picture day is Thursday, March 22nd.  The Jog-a-thon is Friday, March 23rd.  All sponsors should be found by this day.  Students must have their papers turned in with a parent signature in order to participate that day. After the Jog-a-thon, I will give back papers and students can collect their donations.  Your child could win a limo lunch with Mrs. Jamero for getting the highest donation amounts.  Good luck!


Your child will be a published author!!  Forms were sent home to purchase a book that your child will write this year.  Each student gets their own book filled with their own poems.  The first book is free.  Any other reprints of their book require you to purchase them.  Please fill out the information, but know that it must be turned in by March 27th.


Tuesday:  Do a fluency read for one minute aloud, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 15 Lesson 5, and write 25 spelling words 3 times each.

Wednesday:  Do a fluency read for one minute aloud, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 20 Lesson 1, and write 25 spelling words in ABC order.

Thursday:  Do a fluency read for one minute aloud, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 20 Lesson 2 and study for the vocabulary test tomorrow!

*Papers that should be turned in on Friday are:  all reading log pages, the fluency paper, and the homework from Thursday night.

Have a great week!

Homework for the Week of March 5th

Important Reminders:  We are in a new trimester!  Chapter 21 Test will be this Wednesday! Please remember these important reminders on homework and tests:  Summaries are paragraphs that include important things from their story.  They must not include opinions, such as I love this book.  Students take a vocabulary quiz once a week.  There are 20 words and they must know their definitions.  I recommend that the students take home their vocabulary notebooks nightly to study for their quiz.  Notebooks must come back to school the next day.  Progress reports come home on Tuesday.

It's conference week through Thursday March 8th and is a minimum day week through Friday.

Your child will be bringing home a permission slip to go on a fieldtrip to the Stockton Symphony next week.  Your child must have their permission slip turned in to attend the fieldtrip.  Also, conference forms are coming home.  Please make sure you look for them and send them back so I know if you can attend or not.


Your child will be a published author!!  Forms were sent home to purchase a book that your child will write this year.  Each student gets their own book filled with their own poems.  The first book is free.  Any other reprints of their book require you to purchase them.  Please fill out the information, but know that it must be turned in by March 27th.


Monday:  Do a fluency read for one minute aloud, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 15 Lesson 1.

Tuesday:  Do a fluency read for one minute aloud, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 15 Lesson 2.

Wednesday:  Do a fluency read for one minute aloud, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 15 Lesson 3.

Thursday:  Do a fluency read for one minute aloud, read from a book of your choice for 15 minutes then write a 5 (or more if you choose) sentence summary about what you read, complete the math page for Chapter 15 Lesson 4 and study for the vocabulary test tomorrow!

*Papers that should be turned in on Friday are:  all reading log pages, the fluency paper, and the homework from Thursday night.

Have a great week!