Mrs. Jurik – Second Grade
Posted on September 29, 2010, by Linda Jurik, under Second Grade.
PrintThis is what we will cover this month in 2nd grade.
Math
In Math, place value and number words up to 100 will be introduced. Then functions of greater than and less than will be utilized along with writing numbers in expanded form.
Spelling
Spelling tests are conducted weekly. We start with words selected with short “e” and “u” sounds. Words containing constant blends like gl, bl, pl, gr, tr, and dr will also be included. Can you think of five words that contain these constant blends?
Reading
As spelling is tested weekly, vocabulary is tested on Friday. These words are introduced from the story of the week. In October, we will cover: fantasy and fiction genres. Comprehension skills include: predicting, classifying, cause and effect, and sequencing.
English/Writing
The class will continue daily journals. Each morning students are asked questions to get them thinking and recording these thoughts. Students will learn five-step writing process to produce written work. Along with being able to identify types of sentences, irregular past tense, and punctuation dialogue.
Religion/Prayer
In the area of religion, the focus will be obeying God’s commandments and loving God with all our hearts.
The Act of Contrition will be introduced.
Science
In science, students will observe how matter changes state along with, identifying properties of liquids and gases.
Social Studies
In this area student will describe free enterprise; identify goods and services and what is a “want” and what is a “need”. As different work environments are identified students will be able to explain bartering and trade.
Health
In Health, the importance of fire safety will be presented.
**Important Dates**
ITBS Achievement Testing: Oct. 11 – 15th
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Ms. Vercillo – Fifth Grade ELA
Posted on September 29, 2010, by Beth Vercillo, under Fifth Grade.
PrintFifth Grade is off and running! We have been working very hard! Thank you for being so diligent about checking our web site. Please remind students to check their planners so they do not forget to do important homework assignments, and to study for tests.
Spelling
We continue to use Spellography. The students are getting used to the new routine of learning spelling rules. This will really improve their spelling in all classroom work.
English
We have been reviewing complete subjects and predicates, the four types of sentences, helping verbs, and ending our first unit with simple subjects and predicates. This is a bit difficult for some new students so be sure to encourage them to come to tutoring if necessary. We are using the Houghton Mifflin textbook and students are encouraged to bring it home to review.
Reading
We began the year brushing up on comprehension, context clues, and vocabulary skills using retired fifth grade TAKS Tests. Needless to say, the kids were very excited to move on and get into our new novel, Loser. They are really enjoying the story. We are learning about characters, main idea, setting ,and mood using this novel. Be sure kids are reading at home, they need to get used to this routine as they will have book reports due next quarter! Keep signing those reading logs! I want to thank everyone for their support; St. E parents are the best.
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Ms. Johnson – Middle School ELA and Math
Posted on September 29, 2010, by Susan Johnson, under Middle School Notes.
Print6th Grade English — October takes us on a study of nouns including compound, proper, common, abstract, concrete, singular, plural, gender, the nominative case (subject, complement, direct address, appositive), and the possessive case. The test on nouns is scheduled for October 20. We will then begin a unit on pronouns to include recognizing nouns, personal, demonstrative, and the subjective case. Pronouns will continue into November. Spelling will include lessons 7, 8, 9, and 10.
6th Grade Math — We just finished a unit on multiplication properties. The study of division properties in October will include short division, estimating quotients, dividing whole numbers, dividing by powers of ten, dividing decimals, expressions, and problem solving. Our mad minute results are improving every week.
7th Grade English — We are in the midst of a study of nouns. This will include collective, compound, common, proper, concrete, abstract, gender, plurals, the nominative case (subject, appositive, complement, direct address), the possessive case, and the objective case (direct object, object of the preposition, appositive, indirect object). The test is scheduled for October 26. In order to finish the research paper and to coincide with the science fair, we will begin our research process on October 27. Look for the letter and list of topics (also to be posted on the web site) to come home on October 19. Spelling for October will include lessons 7, 8, 9, and 10.
8th Grade English — The entire month of October will be filled with the research paper. The letter and list of topics (also on the web site) went home September 14. The tentative due dates are also posted on the web site. The following are some due dates: sources October 4, bibliography cards on October 5, the thesis on October 6, and the typed outline on October 8. The first twenty note cards will be due October 19, forty will be due October 21, sixty will be due on October 26, eighty on October 28, and all are due November 1. Spelling for the month of October will include lessons 7, 8, 9, and 10.
All classes will take a break from homework, spelling, and tests during Standardized Testing week, October 11-15. We will be doing cross-curricular work during class time.
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Mrs. Fabian and Mrs. Patton – First Grade
Posted on November 11, 2009, by Betty Fabian, under First Grade.
PrintImportant Information for November
- Field trip money and form must be returned by November 12th
- Pow Wow – November 24th at 11:00 in the cafeteria – all families are welcome
Social Studies – Native Americans will be the topic for the month. This will include: customs, clothing, and symbols.
Science – Deciduous and evergreen trees, seasons, conifer, cones, and fruit that is produced by trees.
Math – Subtraction will continue throughout the month. Practice addition and subtraction facts to sums of 12.
Religion – November is the month of saints. We will pick a boy and a girl to represent our classroom saints for the Mass on November 20th (8:00am). Teachers will supply the costumes.
English – Nouns, pronouns and sentence types will be tested on November 18th.
Language Arts – We will continue with oral reading tests on Thursdays or Fridays but will not tell you what book of the week will be testing on, so practice all books. We are starting to blend more sounds – these blends are all part of your decodable and spelling words.
Spelling – Added to your list of words is now a sentence. It is made up of spelling words and frequency words. Your child will have to practice writing this sentence at home and it will be read during the test.
We wish you and your families a Happy Thanksgiving.
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