Friday

Hi! Today I had to miss school. The students had a substitute for the first time, I am sure they had a great day!

Homework:

Reading: Book Report students need to complete book report over the weekend. This could be any book of their choice. If your child misplaced their book report you can print an extra one at the right "book report"

Reminder: There is no school on Monday, see you Tuesday! 

Wednesday 8/29/12

Hi! Today we worked on writing stories that are small moments in our lives! Students did a great job drawing their illustration and matching their sentences with their words. Encourage your child to stretch out their words to hear all the s-o-u-n-d-s in the words. 

Homework:

Spelling: Rainbow Write (see spelling notebook)

Math: Worksheet on adding with drawing counters and words problems

Reading: Re-read "Fan and Nan" pg 51 and "We Can" these are easy decode-able stories or your child can read another story. (This might be too easy for some students) record reading in log.

Tuesday 8/28/12

Hi! I am asking if you can please donate one of the following items. If you can, that would be great! We have been  having lots of spills and accidents in our class. I try to teach my students healthy habits and keeping us healthy by keeping our space clean. Any little help is greatly appreciated! 

-Lysol disinfectant spray

-Lysol or Clorox Wipes 

-Purell hand sanitizer 

Homework:

Spelling: draw 5 more pictures and write a sentence using your spelling words in your sentence

Math: Workbook page 11-12

Reading: Practice sight words and read a book record reading in your log 

Monday 8/27/12

Hi! Today we learned about our weekly sight words. These words are not their Spelling words. students are responsible to practice these sight words nightly. Sight words make up 70% of words that students will encounter when reading. Sight words are not easy to decode so students will need to memorize them. Practice makes progress!

Homework:

Math: Worksheet on adding

Spelling: 3 times each

Reading: practice sight word flash cards and nightly reading

Thursday 8/23/12

Hi!

Today we worked on build our stamina during silent reading. We also practice on working at literacy centers.

Homework:
Spelling: practice test 

Math: workbook page

Reading: Read every night with your child 

Wednesday 8/22/12

Homework:

Reading: practice reading and record in reading log

Spelling: Rainbow Write (see inside of Spelling notebook)

Tuesday 8/21/2012

Hi!

Today we had an awesome day in school! The students are picking up the routine just fine. I am excited to report that we had all but 3 students complete their homework last night! That's awesome for a class of 31 students. Thanks parents for your help and support.

Homework:
Reading: practice reading (log on the back of the orange folder)

Math: Worksheet on counting

Spelling: Draw and illustrate  5 spelling words

Monday 8/20/12

Hi! Today we are off to our first day of our weekly routine. Today students received their Spelling words and we will work with these words throughout the week. I will update this blog daily to keep you inform on daily homework.

Homework:
Spelling: 3 times each (we started in class, so students just need to finish)

Math: Workbook page 3-4

Reading: Every night your child needs to read (please look in the back of their orange folder for more details).

Happy Monday!
~Mrs. Estrada

Under Construction!!!

Hi! I wanted to let you know that this blog will be under construction for the next couple of days as I transition from teaching 3rd grade to 1st grade this year!!!! Super excited to teach in the primary grades and utilize my knowledge of literacy. Please visit back to see the new changes to www.mrsestrada.com.

See you back on the 1st day of school, August 13th!!!! Don't forget the longer school day starts at 8:00am.

Enjoy your last days of Summer vacation,
~Mrs. Estrada