Hello,
Welcome back ! I hope you had a great week of family, fun, a chocolate bunny or two, and a break from homework.
In your envelope you'll find information about the end-of-the-year party at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk on June 5. I'm hoping you'll be able to join us for this fun day. If you or your student will need to purchase a wristband for our day at the Boardwalk, please return the form with your money by April 16. Checks need to be made out to Rio Del Mar Parent Alliance. Thanks so much! And remember, if your student has an ANNUAL PASS they DO NOT need to purchase a day pass. They just need to bring it with them on June 5. I'll be sending more information about this day as we get closer to going.
This week in Room 10:
1. We're back to our usual homework schedule for a five day week!! If the Sentinel gets delivered on Monday, we'll have News Teams this week.
2. Students have all the information for the next book report due on April 18.
3. On Monday, we're going to begin an illustrated children's book in social studies. There will be class time and their folder can go home nightly. This ABC BOOK is due on April 16.
4. The California Distinguished School Team is visiting our very distinguished school this Thursday.
5. The BIG SPIN IS Friday.
6. On Friday, the "5 DAY MATH GROUP" will have the end of the year test.
Homework: Remember to read nightly and bring a book to class daily. Work on social studies booklet nightly.
Monday:
Math - Review, tests 16/17, even only
Spelling - Pages 329/330
Tuesday:
Math - Review tests 18/19 B, even only
Spelling - Pages 331/332
Grammar - Pages 70/73
Wednesday:
Math - Review, tests 20/21 B, even only
Grammar - Pages 119/123
Thursday:
Math - Review tests 22/23 B, even only
DLP
Read Aloud
Study for final spelling test
Reread Elena, if necessary
Best regards,
Melanie Jaynes
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Sunday, March 16, 2008
WEEK OF MARCH 17-20, 2008
Hello,
Our field trip to the courthouse was, as many students mentioned, the BEST! Everyone was prepared to present the case and anxious to hear the verdict. I congratulate the class for a job well done. Last Friday Sara Clarenback come to the classroom to tie up lose ends and answer questions. She also gave the children high praise. We were extremely fortunate to have her as our coach and legal advisor.
This week in Room 10:
1. On Monday we'll be seeing a fifty-minute version of Romeo and Juliet presented by Shakespeare To Go from UC Santa Cruz.
2. This week students will get the details for the next book report and have an opportunity to go to the school library to select a book. The genre is science fiction/fantasy. The due date for this book report is April 18.
3. No new spelling or grammar this week. Literacy will center around the the book we will begin to read. My Brother Sam is Dead is an above grade level book that fits perfectly with social studies. The plot will generate questions to be discussed in class. Vocabulary and comprehension questions will be completed for homework.
4. President presentations continue on Monday and Tuesday.
5. Monday and Tuesday we will review the study guide for the Chapter 7 social studies test on Wednesday.
6. Wednesday we'll see the 1st grade play. This is always a class favorite. They remember when.....
7. We will be writing thank you notes to Judge Salazar.
8. Please sign and return the report card envelope.
Homework: Nightly reading for 30 minutes, study for social studies test.
Monday:
Math - Review, tests 1 and 3 B
Reading - Comprehension questions and vocabulary, chapter 1
Tuesday:
Math - Review, tests 5 and 7 B
Reading - Comprehension questions and vocabulary, chapter 2
Social studies - Study for Chapter 7 test
Wednesday:
Math - Review, tests 9 and 11 B
Reading - Comprehension questions and vocabulary, chapter 3
Thursday:
Math - Review, tests 13 and 15 B
Reading - Comprehension questions and vocabulary, chapter 4
Friday begins the Spring recess. Enjoy the holiday and the time for "R and R". Hopefully, all those nasty colds and other assorted bugs that have hung around all too long will be gone when school resumes on March 31!!! Just a reminder and hint, students should be reading during the vacation!! Many students have a third trimester goal to " pump up" those AR POINTS, not to mention the joy of reading when the nights are not filled with homework.
Best regards,
Melanie Jaynes
Our field trip to the courthouse was, as many students mentioned, the BEST! Everyone was prepared to present the case and anxious to hear the verdict. I congratulate the class for a job well done. Last Friday Sara Clarenback come to the classroom to tie up lose ends and answer questions. She also gave the children high praise. We were extremely fortunate to have her as our coach and legal advisor.
This week in Room 10:
1. On Monday we'll be seeing a fifty-minute version of Romeo and Juliet presented by Shakespeare To Go from UC Santa Cruz.
2. This week students will get the details for the next book report and have an opportunity to go to the school library to select a book. The genre is science fiction/fantasy. The due date for this book report is April 18.
3. No new spelling or grammar this week. Literacy will center around the the book we will begin to read. My Brother Sam is Dead is an above grade level book that fits perfectly with social studies. The plot will generate questions to be discussed in class. Vocabulary and comprehension questions will be completed for homework.
4. President presentations continue on Monday and Tuesday.
5. Monday and Tuesday we will review the study guide for the Chapter 7 social studies test on Wednesday.
6. Wednesday we'll see the 1st grade play. This is always a class favorite. They remember when.....
7. We will be writing thank you notes to Judge Salazar.
8. Please sign and return the report card envelope.
Homework: Nightly reading for 30 minutes, study for social studies test.
Monday:
Math - Review, tests 1 and 3 B
Reading - Comprehension questions and vocabulary, chapter 1
Tuesday:
Math - Review, tests 5 and 7 B
Reading - Comprehension questions and vocabulary, chapter 2
Social studies - Study for Chapter 7 test
Wednesday:
Math - Review, tests 9 and 11 B
Reading - Comprehension questions and vocabulary, chapter 3
Thursday:
Math - Review, tests 13 and 15 B
Reading - Comprehension questions and vocabulary, chapter 4
Friday begins the Spring recess. Enjoy the holiday and the time for "R and R". Hopefully, all those nasty colds and other assorted bugs that have hung around all too long will be gone when school resumes on March 31!!! Just a reminder and hint, students should be reading during the vacation!! Many students have a third trimester goal to " pump up" those AR POINTS, not to mention the joy of reading when the nights are not filled with homework.
Best regards,
Melanie Jaynes
Saturday, March 8, 2008
WEEK OF MARCH 10-14, 2008
Hello,
Today begins the final trimester of the school year. As you know, report cards go home this Friday. Thank you parents for supporting your child with their school work. I know your NUMBER 1 priority is the same as mine, an enjoyable journey to academic success.
This is what's happening this week in Room 10:
1. Tuesday we're going to the Santa Cruz Courthouse. Remember, everyone needs a bag lunch. The drivers are in place and we will be leaving around 10:30.
Homework: Continue to read nightly for 30 minutes.
Monday:
Math - lesson 116, all
Spelling - pages 315/316
Social studies - packet, page 71
Tuesday:
Math - lessons, 117/118, even only
Spelling - Pages 317/318
Grammar - pages 67/68
Wednesday :
Math - lesson 119, all
Grammar - pages 114/116
Social studies, study guide in packet
Thursday:
Math - practice test 23B
Study for spelling and reading tests
Read Aloud
DLP
Dates to Remember:
Spring Recess - March 21-March 28
Social Studies Test - Next week, Wednesday, March 19. Letter is also due.
Next book report - Science fiction, due April 18. Details to follow.
Best regards,
Melanie Jaynes
Today begins the final trimester of the school year. As you know, report cards go home this Friday. Thank you parents for supporting your child with their school work. I know your NUMBER 1 priority is the same as mine, an enjoyable journey to academic success.
This is what's happening this week in Room 10:
1. Tuesday we're going to the Santa Cruz Courthouse. Remember, everyone needs a bag lunch. The drivers are in place and we will be leaving around 10:30.
Homework: Continue to read nightly for 30 minutes.
Monday:
Math - lesson 116, all
Spelling - pages 315/316
Social studies - packet, page 71
Tuesday:
Math - lessons, 117/118, even only
Spelling - Pages 317/318
Grammar - pages 67/68
Wednesday :
Math - lesson 119, all
Grammar - pages 114/116
Social studies, study guide in packet
Thursday:
Math - practice test 23B
Study for spelling and reading tests
Read Aloud
DLP
Dates to Remember:
Spring Recess - March 21-March 28
Social Studies Test - Next week, Wednesday, March 19. Letter is also due.
Next book report - Science fiction, due April 18. Details to follow.
Best regards,
Melanie Jaynes
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Week of March 3-7, 2008
Hello,
Thank you parents for the good food and help at last Friday's Pot Luck lunch. A great time was had by all!!
This week in Room 10:
1. On Thursday, local attorney, Sara Clarenback will visit the class. During this introductory session, she will go over all the details for our court visit/trial play which is scheduled for next Tuesday, March 11. Please let me know if you can drive or contact Mrs. Bird who is organizing the drivers. We will leave school at 10:45 and return for regular dismissal.
2. Please read and complete the Consent for the California Healthy Kids Survery. It is important that I have a completed form for each student. There is a place to check if you do not give permission.
3. The research paper is due on Thursday, March 6. Oral presentations will be next week. Students will get the details and a date by the end of this week.
4. The trimester ends this Friday and report cards go home on the 14th.
5. I gave everyone an AR POINT update last week and they will have their final number for the trimester on Friday. Many students made a great increase. I'm looking for that improvement!
Homework:
Remember nightly reading and there will be a geography test on the 4 southwest states and capitals on Friday.
Monday:
Math - lesson 111, all
Spelling - pages 299/300
Social studies - packet, pages 66/67
Tuesday:
Math - lessons 112/113, even only
Spelling pages 301/302
Grammar - pages 63/64
Social studies - packet, pages 68/69
Wednesday:
Math - lesson 114, all
Grammar - pages 108/112
Social studies - packet, page 70
Thursday:
Math - practice test, 22B
Read Aloud
DLP
Study for spelling test and geography test
Wishing everyone a great week!
Best regards,
Melanie Jaynes
Thank you parents for the good food and help at last Friday's Pot Luck lunch. A great time was had by all!!
This week in Room 10:
1. On Thursday, local attorney, Sara Clarenback will visit the class. During this introductory session, she will go over all the details for our court visit/trial play which is scheduled for next Tuesday, March 11. Please let me know if you can drive or contact Mrs. Bird who is organizing the drivers. We will leave school at 10:45 and return for regular dismissal.
2. Please read and complete the Consent for the California Healthy Kids Survery. It is important that I have a completed form for each student. There is a place to check if you do not give permission.
3. The research paper is due on Thursday, March 6. Oral presentations will be next week. Students will get the details and a date by the end of this week.
4. The trimester ends this Friday and report cards go home on the 14th.
5. I gave everyone an AR POINT update last week and they will have their final number for the trimester on Friday. Many students made a great increase. I'm looking for that improvement!
Homework:
Remember nightly reading and there will be a geography test on the 4 southwest states and capitals on Friday.
Monday:
Math - lesson 111, all
Spelling - pages 299/300
Social studies - packet, pages 66/67
Tuesday:
Math - lessons 112/113, even only
Spelling pages 301/302
Grammar - pages 63/64
Social studies - packet, pages 68/69
Wednesday:
Math - lesson 114, all
Grammar - pages 108/112
Social studies - packet, page 70
Thursday:
Math - practice test, 22B
Read Aloud
DLP
Study for spelling test and geography test
Wishing everyone a great week!
Best regards,
Melanie Jaynes
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