Monday, January 30, 2017

In Our Class This Week...

Be sure to check our our Shutterfly page for our latest classroom pictures. If you would like access, please email me for a special invite. Also, don't forget all parents/guardians were given access to teachers grade books. I try to update my grades right away after the students take a test.



With a new year upon us, some of our classroom supplies have begun to run low. Donations of the following items would be greatly appreciated!
Glue Sticks

If you have any question or concerns please feel free to email me, text back to the reminders I set or stop by the classroom.

School News:

February Family Project
Below are some ideas
Please bring in by 2/13


1/31: Awards @ 8am
2/9: Color Run (Jog-a-thon) 12:45-1:15
water and orange donations can be brought in the day of

2/10: 100th day of school

2/14: Valentines day Celebration (sign up sheet available soon outside our classroom)

2/17: No school- Lincoln's Birthday
2/20: No school- Presidents day

Here is a look into our week

Language Arts: Unit 3 Week 6: "The Lion and the Mouse"Unit 3 Final on Thursday  
Review all Unit 3 HFW: me, with, she, see, look, they, you, of
Rhyming words
Initial sounds (identify words/pictures that begin with same sound)
CVC words
Letter(s) of the week: Oo
Letter O song-ABC mouse
Home activities: Look for the letter O (in all kinds of fonts)
Say words that begin with the /o/ sound
Draw pictures that begin with the /o/ sound
Sound  out CVC words (determine if real or silly)
 hot, fox, pot, jop, dot, rom,  
Make a list words with these endings
-ot, -op, -ob, -om, -ox

Weekly reading comprehension test: Every Friday (Based on the comprehension skill of the week)
Song we review in class:  Parts of a story song
This week's focus:  main idea

High Frequency Words (HFW-also known as Sight words : Same set of words last for two weeks. These words are meant to be read just by seeing them.
This week's words: they, you, of

Math: Unit 8 Measurement
    Begin Unit 8-measurement
    Comparing numbers game song
    Key concepts: Nonstandard units and cm cubes, length, height, width, size, comparing length and size
    At home practice: lay foundation for comparison of numbers, introduce rules of measurement-aligning endpoints, no gaps or overlaps, same size unit

    Science: Chapter 4 Plants and Animals
    Students will be able to match baby and adult animals
    Students will be able to tell how plants change as they grow

    Social Studies: Groundhogs Day
    Students will be able to state facts about Groundhogs Day

    Writing: The Handwriting House
    "I will" sentences
    Practice paper (print and use at home)

    Please feel free to stop by with any questions or concerns. If you are unable to, you may always email me or text back via my reminders.

    Monday, January 23, 2017

    In Our Class This Week...

    With a new year upon us, some of our classroom supplies have begun to run low. Donations of the following items would be greatly appreciated!
    Glue sticks

    If you have any question or concerns please feel free to email me, text back to the reminders I set or stop by the classroom.

    School News:
    1/27: Last day to turn in January monthly project
     If weather permits Jog-A-Thon-during PE (12:45-1:15)
    Students may bring an extra clothes to change into after
    1/31: Awards @ 8am

    2/10: 100th day of school (sign up sheet will be up this week)

    2/14: Valentines day Celebration (sign up sheet should be up soon)
    2/17: No school- Lincoln's Birthday
    2/20: No school- Presidents day
    Here is a look into our week

    Language Arts: Unit 3 Week 5: "Then and Now"

    Letter(s) of the week: Oo
    Letter O song-ABC mouse
    Letter O song-Have Fun Teaching

    Letter O song-Storybots
    Home activities: Look for the letter O (in all kinds of fonts)
    Say words that begin with the /o/ sound
    Draw pictures that begin with the /o/ sound
    Sound  out CVC words (determine if real or silly)
    hot, fox, pot, jop, dot, rom,  
    Make a list words with these endings
    -ot, -op, -ob, -om, -ox

    Weekly reading comprehension test: Every Friday (Based on the comprehension skill of the week)
    Song we review in class:  Parts of a story song
    This week's focus:  draw conclusions

    High Frequency Words (HFW-also known as Sight words : Same set of words last for two weeks. These words are meant to be read just by seeing them.
    This week's words: they, you, of

    Math: Unit 7 Comparing sets
    Comparing numbers game song
    Number gator
    Key concepts: comparing sets, greater, fewer
    At home practice: lay foundation for comparison of numbers

    Science: Chapter 4 Plants and Animals
    Students will be able to match baby and adult animals
    Students will be able to tell how plants change as they grow

    Social Studies: Chinese New Year
    Students will be able to state facts about Chinese New Year
    Also in case you are interested: Lunar Festival 1/28/17 Downtown Riverside 

    Writing: The Handwriting house
    "I can" sentences
    Practice paper (print and use at home)
    Please feel free to stop by with any questions or concerns. If you are unable to, you may always email me or text back via my reminders.

    Monday, January 16, 2017

    In Our Class This Week...

    With a new year upon us, some of our classroom supplies have begun to run low. Donations of the following items would be greatly appreciated!

    Paper towels

    Disinfecting wipes (ORAGNIC PLEASE)

    School News:
    1/18: Wacky Wednesday PLEASE BRING ITEMS TUESDAY
    1/27:  Jog-A-Thon during PE (12:45-1:15)
    Students may bring an extra clothes to change into after
    1/31: Awards @ 8am

    2/10: 100th Day of School (more information to come really soon)
    2/14: Valentines Day Celebration (more information to come really soon)
    2/17: NO SCHOOL Lincoln's Birthday
    2/20: NO SCHOOL Presidents day
    Here is a look into our week

    Language Arts: Unit 3 Week 4: "Farfallina and Marcel"
    Letter of the week: Ff
    Letter F song-ABC mouse
    Home activities: Look for the letter F (in all kinds of fonts)
    Say words that begin with the /f/ sound
    Draw pictures that begin with the /f/ sound
    Sound  out CVC words (determine if real or silly)
    fat, fap, fen, fig, fog, fun, 
    Make a list words with these endings
    -af, -ef, -if, -of, -uf

    Weekly reading comprehension test: Every Friday (Based on the comprehension skill of the week)
    Song we review in class:  Parts of a story song
    This week's focus:  plot

    High Frequency Words (HFW-also known as Sight words : Same set of words last for two weeks. These words are meant to be read just by seeing them.
    This week's words: see, look

    Math: Unit 7 Comparing Sets
    Begin Unit 7 Comparing Sets
    Comparing numbers game song
    Key concepts: Nonstandard units and cm cubes, length, height, width, size, comparing length and size

    At home practice: lay foundation for comparison of numbers, introduce rules of measurement-aligning endpoints, no gaps or overlaps, same size unit

    Science: Chapter 3 Living and Non-Living Things
    Students will be able to identify living and nonliving things.

    Social Studies: Unit 6 Lesson 3: How have things changed?
    Students will understand how people lived in earlier times and how their lives would be different today 

    Writing: The Handwriting House
    "I like" sentences
    Writing test this week
    Practice paper (print and use at home)

    Please feel free to stop by with any questions or concerns. If you are unable to, you may always email me or text back via my reminders.

    Thank you, Mrs. Juarez

    Sunday, January 8, 2017

    In Our Class This Week...2017!

    Happy New Year! I hope you all enjoyed this time off with your family. Time to get back to our daily routines and finish off this school year! Be sure to check out our Shutterfly page for our latest classroom pictures. If you would like access, please email me for a special invite.

    With a new year upon us, some of our classroom supplies have begun to run low. Donations of the following items would be greatly appreciated!

    Paper towels
    Disinfecting wipes (organic please)
    ______________________________________________

    Classroom rules:
    #1: Listen while the teacher is talking
    #2: Follow directions quickly
    #3: Respect others, respect yourself, respect your school
    #4: Raise your hand to speak or stand
    #5: Keep your hands to yourself
    #6: Keep your dear teacher happy

    If you have any question or concerns please feel free to email me, text back to the reminders I set or stop by the classroom.

    School News:

    Jog-A-Thon-during PE (12:45-1:15)
    Students may bring an extra clothes to change into after

    1/16: NO SCHOOL

    1/18: Wacky Wednesday (sign up list can be found outside the classroom)

    1/27: Awards @ 8am

    2/1: Global School Play Day

    2/10: 100th day of school (more information to come really soon)

    2/14: Valentines day Celebration (More information to come really soon)

    2/17: NO SCHOOL - Lincoln's Birthday
    2/20: NO SCHOOL - Presidents day

    Here is a look into our week

    Language Arts: Unit 3 Week 3: "George Washington Visits"

    CVC reading test on FRIDAY
    5 points-students reads CVC word without sounding out loud "cat
    4 points-students sounds out word then reads whole word "c-a-t, cat"
    3 points-student only says sounds for letters but not does blend word correctly or does not blend sounds at all "c-a-t" or "c-a-t cap"
    2 points-student only says 2 letter sounds
    1 point-student only says 1 letter sound


      Letter(s) of the week: D and K

      Letter D song-ABC mouse
      Home activities: Look for the letter D and K (in all kinds of fonts)
      Say words that begin with the /d/ and /k/ sound
      Draw pictures that begin with the /d/ and /k/ sound
      Sound  out CVC words (determine if real or silly)
      day, Dex, dip,dog, dut
      kat, kip, kit, kom, kug
      Make a list words with these endings
      -og, -ip,-en, -at, -um

      Weekly reading comprehension test: Every Friday (Based on the comprehension skill of the week)
      This week's focus:  Cause and Effect
      High Frequency Words (HFW-also known as Sight words : Same set of words last for two weeks. These words are meant to be read just by seeing them.
      This week's words: see, look

      Math: Unit 5-Shapes
      Unit 5: shapes TEST FRIDAY
      Identify similar solid shapes
      name shapes
      look for 3d shapes outside of the classroom
      Shape song
      3D shape song


      Science: Chapter 3 Living and non-living things
      Students will be able to identify living and nonliving things.

      Social Studies: Unit 6 Lesson 2: Who are people in history?
      Students will know the triumphs in American legends and historical accounts through the stories of people 

      Writing: The Handwriting House
      "I like" sentences
      Writing test next week

        Please feel free to stop by with any questions or concerns. If you are unable to, you may always email me or text back via my reminders.