News From Mrs. Denny's Class December 11, 2009
I have just completed the 3rd round of curriculum based measurements with your child in reading and writing. I have definitely seen some growth.
In order not to lose any of the skills students are learning, please encourage your child to do something academic each day over the holidays. I would like for them to continue to read over the holidays. Bookman’s has generously donated some books to our classroom. It is my hope that each child will be able to bring one book home over the break. Visiting the public library is another great way to motivate your child to read.
I gave students the option to earn some extra credit over the break by completing some supplemental math assignments from their textbook. They may choose any of the supplemental lessons on pp. 529-537 to be completed by Jan. 4th.
Students can also go onto to some of the math web sites I have suggested in past newsletters to play math games and practice their math facts. If you google “math games”, a plethora of sites become available.
Holiday Party: Just a reminder that we will be having a small holiday party next Wed, Dec. 16th. We will play games and have a voluntary book exchange. Your child may bring a new or used (in good condition) wrapped book to participate in the book exchange. It must be labeled “girl, boy or boy/girl” on the book.
The students have also volunteered to bring snacks for the party. If you could provide snacks such as chips, salsa, cheese, crackers, fruit, vegetables, drinks, cups etc., we would be very grateful.
Markers/colored pencils needed: We are still in need of some classroom markers and colored pencils for our many projects we do in class. If you can provide us any, we would truly appreciate it.
End of Quarter: The last day of the quarter is Dec. 11th. Report cards will be coming Wednesday, Dec. 16th with your child.
Communicating: Please feel free to email me at any time with questions or concerns you have about your child. I usually check my email once per day. My email address can be found at the top of every newsletter, as well as on the LPA web site.
I wish you all a peaceful, restful and happy holiday!
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Friday, December 4, 2009
December Happenings
December 4, 2009
denny@lpatucson.org
Newsworthy News
December:
4-Pancake Breakfast with Principal
4-Character Lunch
4-PTO Bingo Night 6:00-7:30
7-10-Holiday Shop
9-Holiday Music Program at Grace Church. 9:15-11:00 a.m.
12-Downtown Christmas Parade
*Two students from our class will be walking in the parade!
16-Report Cards: No lunch or after school
17-1/3- Holiday Break
Chick-Fil-A Fundraiser: Cow calendars will sell for $6.00. Please help LPA by selling some of these wonderful calendars. An order form was sent home with your child this week.
WHAT WE'RE LEARNING:
Spelling/S.S: Students are to be studying the 50 states and where they are located on a US map. They will have a test on all states on Monday, Dec. 7th. They have been practicing the spelling of the states for the last 4 weeks, so spelling will be assessed as well.
A website to help students practice the states is: www.sheppardsoftware.com/web_games.htm
We are still studying the geography of the United States and learning about mapping skills.
The vocabulary words we have focused on the last 2 weeks have come from our social studies unit:
geography, plain, plateau, cartographer, region, latitude, longitude, axis and equator.
Students have their vocabulary test this Friday.
Math: The students are continuing with fractional concepts as well as division. This week they were introduced to short division, dividing remainders, adding & subtracting whole numbers, fractions and mixed numbers. Students will also begin working with measurement.
Reading: We are well into our literature book, Shiloh. Students have been making connections to the story’s theme and writing about it.
Writing: Students are learning about the different purposes for writing. This week we focused on informational writing. Your child should have given you an invitation he/she created for our holiday music program on Wed., Dec. 9th at Grace Church.
Many thanks to the families of Nolyn Shanks, Joe Doherty, and Marlene Cabrera for providing turkeys for our Thanksgiving Feast! The food was great and we had a grand time!
NOTES FOR PARENTS:
Holiday Music Program: Please join us on Wed. 12/9 from 9:15-11:00 at Grace to the Nations Church to hear LPA students sing wonderful seasonal music.
*Please remind your child to dress nicely that day. Our class is to wear green and red for the performance.
Holiday Shop: On Monday, Dec. 7th, students will have the opportunity to preview gifts for family or friends at our holiday shop. Your child will bring home a list with gifts and prices of the things they would like to purchase. Tuesday, Dec. 8th, will be our buying day. Students may bring money to purchase gifts for family or friends for the holidays on this day.
Markers/colored pencils needed: We are still in need of some classroom markers and colored pencils for our many projects we do in class. If you can provide us any, we would truly appreciate it.
End of Quarter: The last day of the quarter is Dec. 11th. Students must have all assignments completed in order to count for this quarter’s grades. Please encourage your child to make up any late assignments.
Can Food Drive: LPA is having a can food drive for families in need. If you can send in any cans with your child it would be greatly appreciated.
denny@lpatucson.org
Newsworthy News
December:
4-Pancake Breakfast with Principal
4-Character Lunch
4-PTO Bingo Night 6:00-7:30
7-10-Holiday Shop
9-Holiday Music Program at Grace Church. 9:15-11:00 a.m.
12-Downtown Christmas Parade
*Two students from our class will be walking in the parade!
16-Report Cards: No lunch or after school
17-1/3- Holiday Break
Chick-Fil-A Fundraiser: Cow calendars will sell for $6.00. Please help LPA by selling some of these wonderful calendars. An order form was sent home with your child this week.
WHAT WE'RE LEARNING:
Spelling/S.S: Students are to be studying the 50 states and where they are located on a US map. They will have a test on all states on Monday, Dec. 7th. They have been practicing the spelling of the states for the last 4 weeks, so spelling will be assessed as well.
A website to help students practice the states is: www.sheppardsoftware.com/web_games.htm
We are still studying the geography of the United States and learning about mapping skills.
The vocabulary words we have focused on the last 2 weeks have come from our social studies unit:
geography, plain, plateau, cartographer, region, latitude, longitude, axis and equator.
Students have their vocabulary test this Friday.
Math: The students are continuing with fractional concepts as well as division. This week they were introduced to short division, dividing remainders, adding & subtracting whole numbers, fractions and mixed numbers. Students will also begin working with measurement.
Reading: We are well into our literature book, Shiloh. Students have been making connections to the story’s theme and writing about it.
Writing: Students are learning about the different purposes for writing. This week we focused on informational writing. Your child should have given you an invitation he/she created for our holiday music program on Wed., Dec. 9th at Grace Church.
Many thanks to the families of Nolyn Shanks, Joe Doherty, and Marlene Cabrera for providing turkeys for our Thanksgiving Feast! The food was great and we had a grand time!
NOTES FOR PARENTS:
Holiday Music Program: Please join us on Wed. 12/9 from 9:15-11:00 at Grace to the Nations Church to hear LPA students sing wonderful seasonal music.
*Please remind your child to dress nicely that day. Our class is to wear green and red for the performance.
Holiday Shop: On Monday, Dec. 7th, students will have the opportunity to preview gifts for family or friends at our holiday shop. Your child will bring home a list with gifts and prices of the things they would like to purchase. Tuesday, Dec. 8th, will be our buying day. Students may bring money to purchase gifts for family or friends for the holidays on this day.
Markers/colored pencils needed: We are still in need of some classroom markers and colored pencils for our many projects we do in class. If you can provide us any, we would truly appreciate it.
End of Quarter: The last day of the quarter is Dec. 11th. Students must have all assignments completed in order to count for this quarter’s grades. Please encourage your child to make up any late assignments.
Can Food Drive: LPA is having a can food drive for families in need. If you can send in any cans with your child it would be greatly appreciated.
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