Hi Students and Parents,

Welcome to Mrs. Estrada's blog. This blog will help you keep up to date on homework, in-class work, and any school reminders. I will update this blog after school Monday through Friday. Please feel free to leave me a post if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. Don't forget to check orange folders and reading log every night!

~Mrs. Estrada
National Board Certified Teacher

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Thursday and Long Weekend Homework

Hi!
Today the students had a substitute so I am writing the homework based on what the substitue should have assigned. Today the students worked on extended responses in both reading and math, preparing them for the ISAT. They also took their continents and ocean quiz today. 

Homework:
Friday Folder: Please sign folder after reviewing test

English: English packet and  page 208 in the English book on Book Titles


Math: Worksheet on addition with regrouping and words problems and Page 82-83 in Math book #21-38 (Make sure your child shows their work)





Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Wednesday Homework

Hi! Today we worked with the story Enemy Pie. Students worked in groups preparing to defend their case why the narrator of the story is a good friend or not. Enemy Pie is a book the entire school is reading for Family Literacy Night. I am looking forward to seeing you all at Family Literacy night this Thursday!

Homework:

Spelling: finish you pick 3

Reading:  20 min log read The Keeping Quilt and answer question #1-6 on pg 152 in complete sentences

Phonics: Pg 61-64

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Tuesday's Homework

Today we read the story "The Keeping Quilt" by Patricia Polacco. The story is about a quilt that is passed on through generation by generation. When we read the story students had a hard time understanding great-great-grandparents, great-grandparents and grandparents and family tree. At home, I encourage you to talk to your child about their family tree. In Math we are working on adding with regrouping!!! In social Studies we work on creating a model of the globe as we study the continents and the oceans.

Spelling: You Pick 3 (Due Thursday)

Math: WB 19-20

Reading: 20 min log

Study the continents and the oceans using the map for QUIZ tomorrow, and yes spelling counts!

Monday, November 7, 2011

Monday Homework

Hi!

The story for the week is Enemy Pie by Derek Munson. We worked on making predictions as we read. We also are working on looking at art and an interrupting what symbolism in art stands for. Today we looked at a Frida Khalo piece to build background knowledge for our class read aloud tomorrow.

Homework:

Spelling: 4 times each

ISAT: Reading pg 63-65 "Scooter"

Math: pg 79 #22-37

Reading Log: 20 min log

Friday, November 4, 2011

Friday 11/4/11

Hi!
Today we worked on publishing our narratives!!!!!!!!!! Students have been working so hard on this writing piece that includes, dialogue, inner thinking, and details. Our next writing unit we will  be working on responding to reading. This will help the students with the type of writing they will be required to do on the ISAT.

Homework:

Reading: log 20 min

Math: WS on word problems

English: packet on quotation marks

Study the map of the world, including how to spell the continents and oceans.

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Thursday's Homework

Hi Parents,

Please remember to sign your child's report card and send it back to school as soon as possible. Thanks!

Homework:
Spelling: write and study sort for test tomorrow

Reading Log: Read CAM JANSEN Chapter 7-8 and answer questions

Math: WB 18

English: pg 207 #1-21

Social Studies: study handout on learning the continents and the ocean, students will be tested next week and they will have to spell them correctly

Also, the Art teacher would like to record a lesson as she is teaching our class, please sign and return the permission slip for video consent. This video will be used as a portfolio piece for her National Board Candidacy.

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Tuesday and Wednesday Homework

Hi! Today we worked on finishing up our narratives!!! We worked on adding important details and reactions to our story.

Spelling: All your You Pick Three

Reading: CAM JANSEN read and answer questions for chapter 3-6 (this can be used as your 20 MIN reading log)

Math: Use What You Know pg 75 #1-20

Social Studies: Chapter 3 Lesson 2 on pg 90-97 read and complete graphic organizer as you are reading

Remember: For this homework you have 2 days to complete.... All work needs to be done when you return to school on Thursday.

Parent-Teacher Conferences tomorrow!!!!!!! I am looking forward to speaking to all parents from 12:00pm-3:00pm and 3:45pm-6:15pm

Perfect Attendance for conferences, = equals a FREE pizza party!!!!