Newsletter: January 10th, 2011
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Classroom News
January 10th, 2011
A Peek At The Week
- Religion: Illuminous Mysteries
- Phonics: Lessons & Homework 55-59. Final & Stable: ‘[ble, ‘[dle, [fle, ‘[ple, ‘[tle, ‘[gle, ‘[cle, ‘[zle, ‘[sle, ‘[kle. Digraphs sh, oo. Letter & sounds of x, y, v, j.
- Math: Lessons & Homework 55-59. Writing #’s 50-54. Odds & Even #’s, Numbering clock face, telling time by hour, adding two to even & odd #’S, & covering design, sorting, recording & graphing.
- Spelling List #8: teeth, disk, creek, swim, duck, snack, locking, needed, hunting, tricked, spelling sight words where & said.
- Spelling List #9: green, plus, bake, spoke, wink, make, like, upset, brushing, admit, spelling sight words do & to.
- Sightwords: you, one, some, friend, their, does.
- Readers: Little Angels Readers A, Deb’s Dogs, Jogging Josh, Fig Jam, Yellow short vowel & Green LongVowels Readers.
Looking Ahead
- Free Dress Day for a week for Kindergarten January 10th – 14th.
- Phonics & Math assessments #10 & Spelling List #8 on Tuesday, January 11th, 2011.
- Phonics words to focus on and code this week are zoom, good, shake, yet, mix, van, picnic, smell, joke, & glass.
- The children are looking forward to our 100′s Day Event. When we reach a 100 days that we have been in school we will celebrate by having your child bring an item that are 100. An example would be 100 M&M’s or buttons etc. We are at 75 days of school so far.
Important
- Coats for P.E. & outside play & a snack everyday. Preferably items your child can fix on his/her own. Include forks, spoons & plates. Our dishwasher is broken & we are limited on cleaning dishes at this time.
Home Connections
- Please have your child read to you at least 20 minutes each night. Reading old titles already read in past is great also. I will let students choose from their library sets to take home & read to you.
- I will be sending home phonics short vowel yellow books 1-10 & green long vowel books 1-10 to increase improvement with your child’s reading fluency, comprehension & vocabulary skills within their readiness level.
- Please ask comprehension questions after each story & have your child answer verbally. I ask questions regarding assigned stories read for homework the next day in class.
Classifieds
Please have your child bring their favorite story books from home to share with class especially if they can read on their own without help. The kids love to play librarian & act out these stories.
Special Thanks
For all your support in your child’s education. If you have any questions regarding anything, please call me anytime!! Your child’s progress is very important to me positive or negative feedback from you is always helpful in accomodating your child’s needs.
Newsletter: October 4th, 2010
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Classroom News
October 4, 2010
A Peek At The Week
- Religion: Feast of Saint Faustina.
- Phonics: Lessons & Homework 21-24 Sounds, keywords & writing letters b, c, k & the rule to syllable division.
- Math: Lessons & Homework 21-24. Write numbers 19-22. Writing addition sentences, identifying ordinal position 1st – 6th, addition fact doubles to 10, identifying sides & angles of a rectangle.
- Spelling: at, lot, lap, nap, pat, tan, lip, tap, zip, pit. Sight Words are oh, what, who, was & put.
- Readers: Max’s Dragon Shirt, Lost at the Pond, & Sass.
Looking Ahead
- Spelling Test on Friday, October 8th on list & sight words.
- We are going to see Miss Nelson Is Missing play on Wednesday, October 6th from 9:00 to 2:00.
- Please provide a sack lunch with snack included. Depending on weather we will stop & have lunch in a park after the play.
- Please return permission slip & cost of $7.50 if you haven’t already before the play. If your child does not have a permission slip with signature, he or she will not be able to attend.
Important
- Some students still need a smock or an old shirt to paint in art class.
- Some students are not completing their homework. I will provide extra incentives to those who do remember to complete & return.
Home Connections
- I will be sending home thisweek “My Favorite Saint” paper. Discuss what Saint your child would like to dress up as for All Saints Party on October 29th.
- In addition to phonics & math homework there will be homework in spelling & reading each night with your child as well.
- I have sent home with your child the phonics packet for parents homework answers. You will be able to know what your child is learning in each lesson & know what some of those pictures are in the homework.
Classifieds
Parents would you like to come in and read to class? Please see me we could also tape record your voice reading from home.
Special Thanks
- Mrs. Raab for coordinating our field trip & lunch in the park.
- Mrs. Liao for the supplies needed for the classroom.
Newsletter: September 27th, 2010
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Classroom News
September 27, 2010
A Peek At The Week
- Religion: Feast of Saint Therese & God Made Us. Hail Mary Prayer Books.
- Phonics: Lessons & Homework 16-20. Sounds, keywords & writing letters s, d, f, h, g, r, k. One-Syllable words such as sad, got, fan, rag, hit with suffix -s.
- Math: Lessons & Homework 16-20. Write numbers 15-18. Counting Pennies. Identify season. Dividing a solid in half.
- Geoboards: inside & outside. Sorting by one attribute. Counting pennies & using the hundreds number chart.
- Spelling: Know how to code & first two spelling rules.
- Spelling List Words it, pit, bit, fit, sit, in, win, fin, pin, sin
- Readers: Nat & Don, Max’s Dragon Shirt.
- Science / History: Healthy Habits & Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
Looking Ahead
- Assessments in math, phonics & spelling on Friday, October 1, 2010.
- Your child filled the pebble jar with some awesome behavior. We will reward with a treat they voted to have to make an arts & craft project. I’m thinking maybe making Spirit Shakers or Spirit Bands in class.
- We are scheduling to see a play about Miss Nelson is Missing. Cute book! The kids can relate recently since I needed a substitute filled in for me this past week.
- Sending permission slips soon in your child’s folder.
Important
To keep your child’s uniform clean from paint and other messy activities, please provide an old shirt to use as a smock. Washable paints & markers are also helpful.
Home Connections
- I will be sending home “My Favorite Saint” paper. Discuss what Saint your child would like to dress up as for All Saints Party on October 29th.
- Your child will also be bringing home prayer books made in class to read at home with you. My goal is to have each child memorize and recite all prayers by the end of 2nd quarter.
- In addition to phonics & math homework there will be homework in spelling as well.
- Would like to have a skit performed by Kindergarten to share during homecoming week.
Classifieds
To make the shakers in class I will need a few items you may have around the house. Small plastic bottles . Maroon, blue, & white beads.
Special Thanks
Mrs. Rudolph & Mrs. Sipe for substituting. Mr & Mrs Raab for coordinating newsletter & field trips. To Mr. Rain for coming to read during story time. The Kiddos loved it!
Newsletter: September 20th, 2010
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Classroom News
September 20, 2010
A Peek At The Week
- Religion: Liturgical Year Calendar . Discuss many different Saints.
- Phonics: Lessons 13-17. Sounds , keywords & writing letters n, o, t, p, i, l, a, d, f, s, h , g.
- Math: Lessons 13-17. Identify triangles by sides and angles. Sorting by one attribute.
- Geoboards: inside & outside. Sorting by one attribute. Counting pennies & using the hundreds number chart.
- Spelling List: at, cat, fat, hat, mat, an, fan, man, pan, van.
Looking Ahead
- Assessments in math, & phonics Wednesday, Septemember 22, 2010.
- Spelling Test over list words on Friday, September 24th.
- We want to get the spirit stick by this Friday. “Spirit Shakers” would be a nice touch! Please see FHS Cheerleader for details to purchase.
- We will be taking a field trip to see the play Snow White. I will be sending home permission slips soon with all the details.
Important
Mr. Mamola, the art teacher, request that your child has a smock or old shirt to use to cover their uniforms when they paint on Monday, September 27th.
Home Connections
- Have your child bring an apple for class by Thursday, September 23rd.
- Discuss what Saint your child would like to dress up as for All Saints Party on October 29th.
- If unable to purchase “Spirit Shakers” you and your child can create your own shakers. I would like them to be ready by Friday before pep rally, if possible.
Classifieds
Donated items needed for classroom are markers and watercolors. If you want your child to use this type of art media then you can supply only for your child.
Special Thanks
Thank you so much for your attention and responses to my request and the support you give me and your child’s education.
Welcome to the 2010/2011 Academic Year!
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Welcome to the 2009/2010 Academic Year at Faustina Academy!
Be sure to follow all homework assignments, news & information, and contact your teachers through this site.
If you have any questions about the use of this site, please feel free to email the Website Administrator.
Thank you!…and have a wonderful school year!
Welcome to the 2009/2010 Academic Year!
August 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment or Ask a Question | Print This Homework Post
Welcome to the 2009/2010 Academic Year at Faustina Academy!
Be sure to follow all homework assignments, news & information, and contact your teachers through this site.
If you have any questions about the use of this site, please feel free to email the Website Administrator.
Thank you!…and have a wonderful school year!
Scope and Sequence Kindergarten
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Scope and Sequence Kindergarten
2008-2009
Mrs. Pearson
Religion
- Basic Catholic prayers
- The Rosary
- The Seven Sacraments
- God the Father
- The Blessed Trinity
- The Holy Spirit
- God the Son- Jesus Christ
- Various lives of Saints
- Feast days and liturgical seasons
- sin-the first, Original, Actual
- kinds of actual sin; mortal and venial
- grace
- more in depth on the Sacraments
- more Saints, feast days, seasons of the Liturgical year
Phonics
- names and sounds of short I, U, E, A, O
- concept of five vowels
- names and sounds for T, L, B, N, M, H, S, C, D, G, R, F
- consonant-vowel blends
- one-vowel words
- making one vowel words using final consonant to blends
- sentences, capitals and periods
- names and sounds for X, Z, Q
- words ending in two consonants
- simple compound words
- ‘s possessives
- sight words to, do, of, you
- one-vowel rule
- long vowel sounds
- more long vowels
- two- vowel rule
- marking short, long and silent vowels
- basic phonics flash cards 1-33
- basic phonics flash cards 34-50
- drill and review to continue while focused on reading
Spelling
- Word lists to correspond with phonics lessons
Reading
- Story time with comprehension check
- Reading in class and at home 3-5 days per week with focus
On building speed, accuracy and comprehension in 4th qtr.
Handwriting
- Introduction to writing and writing positions
- first and last name
- Writing Ii, Uu, Ee, Aa, Oo, Tt, Ll, Bb, Nn, Mm, Hh, Ss, Cc, Dd, Gg, Rr, Ff
- Writing blends and words learned in phonics
- writing Jj, Kk, Vv, Ww, Yy, Pp, Xx, Zz, Qq
- mastery of first and last name
- blends and words learned in phonics
- Continued practice and review
Math
- counting 1-69
- recognition 1-59
- writing 1-10
- positional words
- patterns and shapes
- concept of larger, smaller, same size, greater than, after, longer, taller, shorter
- number family concept
- value of nickel
- adding on 1
- ordinal numbers 1st-5th
- Time to the hour
- recognizing and counting 60-100
- counting by 5s to 100
- counting by 10s to 100
- recognition and value of the dime and dollar
- before and after numbers
- adding 0
- combinations –one-five addition families
- ordinals 6th-10th
- writing 11-100
- number words one-ten
- fraction ½
- time to the half hour
- combination six and seven addition families
- writing by 10s to 100
- counting by 2s
- time to the quarter hour
- recognition and value of quarter
- adding unlike coins (nickel and penny)
- before and between number to 100
- smallest to largest number concept
- combination eight, nine and ten addition families
- subtracting 1 and all of a number
- concept on an inch
- writing by 5s and 2s to 100
- continued writing practice
- timed addition and subtraction facts
- constant drill
- graphing and calendar all 4 quarters
History
- voyages of discovery
- Christopher Columbus
- the conversion of Mexico
- St. Augustine, Florida
- the first Thanksgiving
- Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha
- Maryland Colony
- Declaration of Independence
- George Washington
- map skills- direction words, finding cardinal directions
- Charles Carroll
- Junipero Serra
- St. Rose Philippine Duchesne
- St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
- Abe Lincoln
- Irish immigrants
- St. john Neumann
- Mother Francesca Cabrini
- Cardinal Gibbons
- map skill- map symbols, measuring distance
Science
- the food pyramid
- keeping teeth healthy
- eyes and how they work
- sound and God’s gift of hearing
- muscles
- the sense of smell
- sense of taste
- skin and how it protects
- miracle of blood
- the heart and how it works
- the skeletal system
- what to do in an emergency
- burns
- our soul, immortal body (the Resurrection), angels
English
- poetry and literature
- identify several parts of speech: nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives
- basic diagramming
- write and correctly punctuate simple sentences