Topics for week of June 1, 2009
Spelling Words:None (students may enjoy practicing their words on the website www.spellingcity.com) additional websites listed below.
Vocabulary Words: Vocabulary words are "high frequency" words. Students will need to know their meaning and how to use them in a sentence. High Frequency words this week: None
Math: We will review for our End of Year Math Final on Monday, June 1, 2009 and take our exam on Tuesday, June 2, 2009,
Reading and Language Arts:We will complete thank you notes for the faculty and staff who work with first grade throughout the year and we will work in our own memory books, decorating and writing about our memories. We will also have a reading marathon to finish our current Humphrey book on Tuesday after our Math Final. Students may bring their favorite blanket or pillow to use on the floor during reading.
Science and Social Studies:
We will complete the short unit on the ocean and sea creatures. We will be learning factual information about sharks, dolphins, sea turtles, seahorses, fish and animals/plants found in swamps and marshes in Florida. We will also discuss summer safety: water safety, safe exposure to sun, and safety measures with summer recreational activities.
Religion: We will discuss Sunday's Gospel reading and complete the Church Worship Bulletin. We will discuss the Ascension and Pentecost. We will also continue discussing our own stewardship and Jesus' mission for us.
Prayer Requests:
Nicole Leach and family
Mrs. Guettler and her family: Ryan has safely arrived at his base in Arlington, VA. Mrs. Guettler's son, Kyle is now in Basic Training in the Army, please keep both boys and Mrs. and Mr. Guettler in your prayers.
Mrs. Guettler's mother
Griffin Cruse's grandfather
Julia DeMott's grandmother
Mrs. Betsy Winn
Mrs. Russell
Mrs. Noelke's grandmother
All those serving our country in the armed forces both here and abroad especially Mrs. Guettler's sons, Ryan and Kyle
** Please remember to bring a canned or boxed, nonperishable food item with you when you come to church for the St. Vincent DePaul food pantry boxes.
WEBSITES:
www.pearsonsuccess.net Leveled Readers are on each week.
www.starfall
www.spellingcity.com (can type spelling words and play games like HangMouse with Spelling words). GREAT SITE!
We have had a few students already type Spelling words on this site. WOW!
www.readwritethink.org
www.literacycenter.net
www.earobics.com/gamegoo (fun games)
Nick Jr offers fun games with Dora the Explorer.
www.eduplace.com/kids MATH WEBSITE
This offers games, work with manipulatives and practice sheets that go with our Math program.
