Martinez's Marvels

Sunday, January 7, 2018

The Week of January 8th through 12th, 2018

Spelling: List #8 /ow/

clown cloud crown flour flower brown sound mouth however

towel trout around meow shout about

Review Words: smile arrive confuse

Challenge Words: downspout allowance

Reading and Language Arts:

We are starting our next class novel, Runaway Ralph by Beverly Cleary. We will do a comprehension and vocabulary packet along with the reading.
Student will take a test at the end of the book and can use their packet to answer the questions.
Working on commas and where they should be placed in a series of words, addresses and in dialogue.
Learning about Martin Luther King, Jr.
Winter Reading Assessments to determine new reading level cards.

Math:

This week we will review all of our multiplication and division facts and strategies that we have learned so far.
Working on quick recall of multiplication facts.

Science:

Homework:

December Reading calendars are due this week. Remember that 400 minutes a month or more receives full credit (100%) in the grade book. January calendars are going home with your child on Monday.

Practice Spelling words from List #8 /ow/
Math homework is to practice multiplication facts using flashcards or writing down all of the facts from the 1's family through the 12's for practice.
*** Some students do not have working headphones to use at school. If it is possible for you to replace your child's broken headphones that would be great. If you cannot at this time I will work on getting some extra headphones.

Dates to Remember:

No School on Monday, January 15th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Teacher will have an inservice at the school.
No School on Friday, January 26th for parent-teacher conferences. I will contact about conferences next week.

****Please remind your child to bring a snack to have at our morning break (10:30 am) since they don't eat lunch until 1:00 pm.

Teacher Turtle