February 1, 2010
Dear Parents and Guardians,
This week, we will be working on the following:
Phonograms 1-70
Telling time
Communities & Early Spanish explorers
Plants parts
Addressing an envelope
Compound words
Reading comprehension
Literacy centers
IMPORTANT DATES:
February 2 – Groundhog’s Day
UPCOMING TESTS:
Wednesday – Phonic blends
Friday – Spelling
HOMEWORK:
Monday – Write spelling words from list #1 5 times each and make up a sentence for
each word (must do both)
Tuesday – Write spelling words from list #2 5 times each and make up a sentence for
each word (must do both)
Wednesday/Thursday – Language Arts worksheets and/or Math worksheets
Friday – If all students turn in their homework, there will be no weekend homework; otherwise, Language Arts worksheet and/or Math worksheet
FYI:
Please return report card envelopes signed by Friday.
We had a great time doing our leaf rubbings on Friday. Thanks for allowing your child to find leaves and bring them in.
From now on, students will take a practice spelling test on Thursdays. Anyone who passes with an 80% or better will not have to take the test on Friday.
Progress folders go home on Mondays. Please look over any work in the folder and read the behavior sheet. There should be no surprises to your child’s progress if this is being done.
The student council will be selling Valentine grams this week for $2.50.
We collected $24.00 last week for dress down. The money is going toward the yearbook.
Our next field trip will be March 30 at Glendale Community College for Water Safety Day. Chaperones will be needed. If anyone would like to go, please plan ahead and get a fingerprint card to the office before this date.
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Perfect attendance for January: Andrella, Noe, Katie, Lorraine, Dayanara, and Jose
Keep up the good work!
Sincerely,
Beth Hernandez
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Saturday, January 23, 2010
January 25, 2010
January 25, 2010
Dear Parents and Guardians,
This week, we will be working on the following:
Phonograms 1-70
Telling time
Maps & Early Spanish explorers
Plants needs & parts
Writing a thank you note
Contractions
Reading comprehension
Literacy centers
IMPORTANT DATES:
January 25 – 100th Day of School
January 28 & 29 – Dress Down Days (Pay $1.00 for both days)
UPCOMING TESTS:
Tuesday – Math (counting coins) & Monthly phonogram
Wednesday – Phonic blends
Friday – Spelling
HOMEWORK:
Monday – Write spelling words from list #1 5 times each and make up a sentence for
each word (must do both)
Tuesday – Write spelling words from list #2 5 times each and make up a sentence for
each word (must do both)
Wednesday/Thursday – Language Arts worksheets and/or Math worksheets
Friday – If all students turn in their homework, there will be no weekend homework; otherwise, Language Arts worksheet and/or Math worksheet
FYI:
Please return report card envelopes signed by Friday.
Please have your child bring in leaves by Friday. We will be doing leaf rubbings for Science on Friday.
The student council will be selling Valentine grams soon.
Yo-yo sales are still going on this week.
Our next field trip will be March 30 at Glendale Community College for Water Safety Day. Chaperones will be needed. If anyone would like to go, please plan ahead and get a fingerprint card to the office before this date.
Student of the Month for January:
Luis Garcia Congratulations!
Sincerely,
Beth Hernandez
Dear Parents and Guardians,
This week, we will be working on the following:
Phonograms 1-70
Telling time
Maps & Early Spanish explorers
Plants needs & parts
Writing a thank you note
Contractions
Reading comprehension
Literacy centers
IMPORTANT DATES:
January 25 – 100th Day of School
January 28 & 29 – Dress Down Days (Pay $1.00 for both days)
UPCOMING TESTS:
Tuesday – Math (counting coins) & Monthly phonogram
Wednesday – Phonic blends
Friday – Spelling
HOMEWORK:
Monday – Write spelling words from list #1 5 times each and make up a sentence for
each word (must do both)
Tuesday – Write spelling words from list #2 5 times each and make up a sentence for
each word (must do both)
Wednesday/Thursday – Language Arts worksheets and/or Math worksheets
Friday – If all students turn in their homework, there will be no weekend homework; otherwise, Language Arts worksheet and/or Math worksheet
FYI:
Please return report card envelopes signed by Friday.
Please have your child bring in leaves by Friday. We will be doing leaf rubbings for Science on Friday.
The student council will be selling Valentine grams soon.
Yo-yo sales are still going on this week.
Our next field trip will be March 30 at Glendale Community College for Water Safety Day. Chaperones will be needed. If anyone would like to go, please plan ahead and get a fingerprint card to the office before this date.
Student of the Month for January:
Luis Garcia Congratulations!
Sincerely,
Beth Hernandez
Monday, January 18, 2010
January 15, 2010
January 19, 2010
Dear Parents and Guardians,
This week, we will be working on the following:
Phonograms 1-70
Counting pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Animal groups
How animals grow and change
Plant needs
Writing a thank you note
Contractions
Literacy centers
IMPORTANT DATES:
January 22 – Report cards go home
UPCOMING TESTS:
Tuesday – Science
Friday – Spelling & weekly phonogram
HOMEWORK:
Tuesday – Write spelling words 5 times each and make up a sentence for
each word (must do both)
Wednesday/Thursday – Language Arts worksheets and/or Math worksheets
Friday – If all students turn in their homework, there will be no weekend homework; otherwise, Language Arts worksheet and/or Math worksheet
FYI:
Thanks to all parents for ensuring that your child is complying with the dress code.
The student council will be selling pickles at lunch time and snacks after school this week
There will be an assembly on Friday (The Ned Show) and yo-yos can be ordered afterward for $6.50.
Our next field trip will be March 30 at Glendale Community College for Water Safety Day. Chaperones will be needed. If anyone would like to go, please plan ahead and get a fingerprint card to the office before this date.
Student of the Month for December:
Betty Amezcua
Congratulations!
Sincerely,
Beth Hernandez
Dear Parents and Guardians,
This week, we will be working on the following:
Phonograms 1-70
Counting pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Animal groups
How animals grow and change
Plant needs
Writing a thank you note
Contractions
Literacy centers
IMPORTANT DATES:
January 22 – Report cards go home
UPCOMING TESTS:
Tuesday – Science
Friday – Spelling & weekly phonogram
HOMEWORK:
Tuesday – Write spelling words 5 times each and make up a sentence for
each word (must do both)
Wednesday/Thursday – Language Arts worksheets and/or Math worksheets
Friday – If all students turn in their homework, there will be no weekend homework; otherwise, Language Arts worksheet and/or Math worksheet
FYI:
Thanks to all parents for ensuring that your child is complying with the dress code.
The student council will be selling pickles at lunch time and snacks after school this week
There will be an assembly on Friday (The Ned Show) and yo-yos can be ordered afterward for $6.50.
Our next field trip will be March 30 at Glendale Community College for Water Safety Day. Chaperones will be needed. If anyone would like to go, please plan ahead and get a fingerprint card to the office before this date.
Student of the Month for December:
Betty Amezcua
Congratulations!
Sincerely,
Beth Hernandez
Sunday, January 10, 2010
January 11, 2010
Spelling words:
List #1
best
form
far
gave
alike
add
brave
corn
dance
dinner
List #2
doll
egg
fruit
looks
pick
rich
zoo
zip
zero
seven
January 11, 2010
Dear Parents and Guardians,
This week, we will be working on the following:
Phonograms 1-70
Counting pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters
Symbols on a map
World cultures
How animals grow and change
Writing a thank you note
Literacy centers
IMPORTANT DATES:
January 15 – Dress Down Day & Early Release at 1:00 (End of the 2nd quarter)
January 18 – No School Martin Luther King Day
January 22 – Report cards go home
UPCOMING TESTS:
Tuesday – Math
Friday – Spelling & weekly phonogram
HOMEWORK:
Monday - Write spelling words from list #1 5 times each and make up a sentence for
each word (must do both)
Tuesday – Write spelling words from list #2 5 times each and make up a sentence for
each word (must do both)
Wednesday/Thursday – Language Arts worksheets and/or Math worksheets
Friday – If all students turn in their homework, there will be no weekend homework; otherwise, Language Arts worksheet and/or Math worksheet
FYI:
We welcome our new principal Ms. Stockton to our school family. She has many years of teaching experience and will also be running reading & math intervention, which will start soon.
We have started “cracking down” on the dress code. Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately:
Pants, shorts, skirts must be either navy blue or khaki in color (NO BLACK OR GRAY OR
SWEATPANTS)
Sweatshirts that can be seen underneath school shirts need to be the same color as the shirt worn.
Jackets or sweaters worn OVER the school shirt must be red, white, or blue with no logos. (Your
child will be asked to remove the jacket or sweater in class if it is not within compliance).
School shirts (either new or old) must be worn and tucked in.
The student council will be selling snacks after school this week and next week.
Sincerely,
Beth Hernandez
List #1
best
form
far
gave
alike
add
brave
corn
dance
dinner
List #2
doll
egg
fruit
looks
pick
rich
zoo
zip
zero
seven
January 11, 2010
Dear Parents and Guardians,
This week, we will be working on the following:
Phonograms 1-70
Counting pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters
Symbols on a map
World cultures
How animals grow and change
Writing a thank you note
Literacy centers
IMPORTANT DATES:
January 15 – Dress Down Day & Early Release at 1:00 (End of the 2nd quarter)
January 18 – No School Martin Luther King Day
January 22 – Report cards go home
UPCOMING TESTS:
Tuesday – Math
Friday – Spelling & weekly phonogram
HOMEWORK:
Monday - Write spelling words from list #1 5 times each and make up a sentence for
each word (must do both)
Tuesday – Write spelling words from list #2 5 times each and make up a sentence for
each word (must do both)
Wednesday/Thursday – Language Arts worksheets and/or Math worksheets
Friday – If all students turn in their homework, there will be no weekend homework; otherwise, Language Arts worksheet and/or Math worksheet
FYI:
We welcome our new principal Ms. Stockton to our school family. She has many years of teaching experience and will also be running reading & math intervention, which will start soon.
We have started “cracking down” on the dress code. Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately:
Pants, shorts, skirts must be either navy blue or khaki in color (NO BLACK OR GRAY OR
SWEATPANTS)
Sweatshirts that can be seen underneath school shirts need to be the same color as the shirt worn.
Jackets or sweaters worn OVER the school shirt must be red, white, or blue with no logos. (Your
child will be asked to remove the jacket or sweater in class if it is not within compliance).
School shirts (either new or old) must be worn and tucked in.
The student council will be selling snacks after school this week and next week.
Sincerely,
Beth Hernandez
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Jauary 4, 2010
Spelling words for this week:
List #1
new
letter
take
Mr.
Mister
after
thing
what
than
its
List #2
his
her
it's
very
or
thank
dear
west
sold
told
January 4, 2010
Dear Parents and Guardians,
WELCOME TO 2010!
This week, we will be working on the following:
Phonograms 1-70
Counting pennies, nickels, and dimes
Ancient Arizona civilizations
Inventors and scientists
How animals grow and change
Reading comprehension
Literacy centers
UPCOMING TESTS:
Friday – Spelling & weekly phonogram
HOMEWORK:
Monday - Write spelling words from list #1 5 times each and make up a sentence for
each word (must do both)
Tuesday – Write spelling words from list #2 5 times each and make up a sentence for
each word (must do both)
Wednesday/Thursday – Language Arts worksheets and/or Math worksheets
Friday – If all students turn in their homework, there will be no weekend homework; otherwise, Language Arts worksheet and/or Math worksheet
FYI:
Welcome back students! We have lots of work to do to get ready for 2nd grade. So, let’s put our thinking caps back on and work hard for the rest of the year!
ATTENDANCE IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS! Please make sure that your child is at school if not sick. They miss important learning opportunities when frequently absent.
I have a BLOG on the school website that can be accessed at www.ltsphoenix.org
It is generally this newsletter and the spelling words of the week.
Thanks to all parents that helped out on the field trip to Superstition Farms. We all had a fantastic time!
Sincerely,
Beth Hernandez
List #1
new
letter
take
Mr.
Mister
after
thing
what
than
its
List #2
his
her
it's
very
or
thank
dear
west
sold
told
January 4, 2010
Dear Parents and Guardians,
WELCOME TO 2010!
This week, we will be working on the following:
Phonograms 1-70
Counting pennies, nickels, and dimes
Ancient Arizona civilizations
Inventors and scientists
How animals grow and change
Reading comprehension
Literacy centers
UPCOMING TESTS:
Friday – Spelling & weekly phonogram
HOMEWORK:
Monday - Write spelling words from list #1 5 times each and make up a sentence for
each word (must do both)
Tuesday – Write spelling words from list #2 5 times each and make up a sentence for
each word (must do both)
Wednesday/Thursday – Language Arts worksheets and/or Math worksheets
Friday – If all students turn in their homework, there will be no weekend homework; otherwise, Language Arts worksheet and/or Math worksheet
FYI:
Welcome back students! We have lots of work to do to get ready for 2nd grade. So, let’s put our thinking caps back on and work hard for the rest of the year!
ATTENDANCE IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS! Please make sure that your child is at school if not sick. They miss important learning opportunities when frequently absent.
I have a BLOG on the school website that can be accessed at www.ltsphoenix.org
It is generally this newsletter and the spelling words of the week.
Thanks to all parents that helped out on the field trip to Superstition Farms. We all had a fantastic time!
Sincerely,
Beth Hernandez
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