Newsletter 1/6/14

Mrs. Besselman’s Bulletin                               1/6/14

Goals for the week:

To continue some of last weeks goals we did not finish due to snow!

To review all short vowel sounds.

To read and write words containing  blends, l,r , w and s.

To continue problem solving skills in unit 3 (problem solving, addition and subtraction)

To identify and use descriptive words.

To review diagraphs (ch, sh, th)

To review sounds and write the super “6” letters  (f,t,b,h,l,k)

To identify details in a story.

To retell a story.

 Word study words to know at, cat, sat, bat, fat, as, has, can, an, man, had, van, sad, to, bad, rag, in big, is, did, if, it, his, pack, said, sick, tack, back, kid, cab, of sack, pack. Its, him quit, six, fix, wax, on got not , was, box, job, off, will, miss, you, fix, pass, long, ring, pink, what, bank, sang, inch, whip, are, put, whiff, chill, that, thing, with, this, dish, thank, well, men, get, tell, set , let, when, them, then, flag, plan, sled, glad, black, class, fresh, bring, grass, drink, crack, press,  Twin, still, swim, snack, skin, smell, spell.

Red words to know, to, the, have, said, of, was, you, what, are, put, would, could should, they, your

Word study words this week: review all unit 13

flag, plan, sled, glad, black, class, fresh, bring, grass, drink, crack, press, They, Twin, still, swim, snack, skin, smell, spell.

To self edit our writing using our writer’s eye.

To listen and respond to The Lady with the Alligator Purse.

To identify fantasy and realism in a story.

To read about Lilly’s Plastic Purse and to write using descriptive words.

To use persuasion in our writing.

To practice reading with fluency.

To begin our new science unit : Pebbles Sand and Silt.

Homework :  New Homework packet for new year sent home today.

Monday: Choose an activity from Reado and/or Write board.

Tuesday:  study math facts.  You should know all +/-1, +/-2,  and doubles.  We are starting doubles +/-1. You may use the math page in homework packet if it helps.

Wednesday: Write to the next prompt in your 100 things about me book.

Thursday:  study word study words using new tic tack toe board.  All unit 13

Friday: 

 Request and Reminders:

* Empty folders as much as possible each night.

Newsletter 1/2/14!!

Mrs. Besselman’s Bulletin                                  1/02/14

Happy New Year!  I hope you all enjoyed your family time over the break.

Goals for the week:

To review all short vowel sounds.

To  continue practicing addition and subtraction facts and problem solving.

To read and write words with the short vowels.

To read words with l and r blends.

To identify and use descriptive words.

To identify details in a story.

To retell a story.

  Word study words to practice, children should know: , at, cat, sat, bat, fat, as, has, can, an, man, had, van, sad, to, bad, rag, in big, is, did, if, it, his, pack, said, sick, tack, back, kid, cab, of sack, pack. Its, him quit, six, fix, wax, on got not , was, box, job, off, will, miss, you, fix, pass, long, ring, pink, what, bank, sang, inch, whip, are, put, whiff, chill, that, thing, with, this, dish, thank, well, men, get, tell, set , let, when, them, then,

Red words to know, to, the, have, said, of, was, you, what, are, put, would, could should, they.

Word study words this week: flag, plan, sled, glad, black, class, fresh, bring, grass, drink, crack, press,  and Your.

Review r blends from before break. 

Word study words next week: Twin, still, swim, snack, skin, smell, spell.

To continue to use capital letters and punctuation in sentences.

To self edit our writing using our writer’s eye.

To listen and respond to On Top of Spaghetti.

To write about our favorite birthday/Christmas gift.

To welcome the New Year by making new year resolutions.

To have fun with the winter season by doing lots of winter activities and writing.

Homework :

Monday:

Tuesday:

Wednesday: Go to bed early after a good book!  School tomorrow!

Thursday:  to study word study words  unit 13b r blends

Friday: 

 Request and Reminders:

* Empty folders as much as possible each night.

*Dress for the weather the children are outside for recess for 30 min.!

Thank you!

Thank you to all  who contributed for or helped with our holiday party.   

Thank you to all my friends who gave me beautiful holiday wishes and gifts,

Please look for thank you notes in your child’s folder!

newsletter 12/16

Mrs. Besselman’s Bulletin                                  12/16/13

Goals for the week:

To review all short vowel sounds.

To continue to work on subtraction.

To read and write words with l  and r blends.

To identify and use descriptive words.

To identify details in a story.

To retell a story.

To  continue to compare and contrast Gingerbread stories.

  Word study words to practice over the break, children should know: , at, cat, sat, bat, fat, as, has, can, an, man, had, van, sad, to, bad, rag, in big, is, did, if, it, his, pack, said, sick, tack, back, kid, cab, of sack, pack. Its, him quit, six, fix, wax, on got not , was, box, job, off, will, miss, you, fix, pass, long, ring, pink, what, bank, sang, inch, whip, are, put, whiff, chill, that, thing, with, this, dish, thank, well, men, get, tell, set , let, when, them, then,

Red words to know, to, the, have, said, of, was, you, what, are, put, would, could should, they.

Word study words this week: flag, plan, sled, glad, black, class, fresh, bring, grass, drink, crack, press, and Your.

To continue to use capital letters and punctuation in sentences.

To self edit our writing using our writer’s eye.

To listen and respond to The Polar Express.

To make a gift for someone we love.

To have fun at a holiday band assembly.

To continue to discuss about how different cultures and countries celebrate winter holidays.

To have some fun at our own holiday party.

Homework :

Monday night: Choose an activity from your READO board

Tuesday:  study math facts

Wednesday: Write to the next prompt in your 100 things about me book

Thursday:  study all word study words, no assessment till we return in January.

Friday: Wear PJ’s or bring a robe and slippers for our Polar Express.  Party in the afternoon.  Only parent helpers please.

Request and Reminders:

Have a wonderful time with your family over our Winter Break!  Look forward to seeing you in the new year!!

Newsletter 12/9/13

Mrs. Besselman’s Bulletin                                  12/9/13

Goals for the week:

To review all short vowel sounds.

To continue to work on addition problem solving.

To read and write words with the short vowel e.

To read and write words with l blends.

To review words ending in ng and nk.

To review words with h brothers: ch,sh,th,wh.

To identify telling, asking, and exclamatory sentences and the punctuation that goes with them.

To identify and use descriptive words.

To identify sequence of events and retell a story.

To identify rhyming words in a story.

To identify details in a story.

New word study words this week: unit 13 a flag, sled, class, plan, they, glass, glad and black.

Word study words to know: am, at, cat, sat, bat, fat, as, has, can, an, man, had, van, sad, to, bad, rag, in big, is, did, if, it, his, pack, said, sick, tack, back, kid, cab, of sack, pack. Its, him quit, six, fix, wax, on got not , was, box, job, off, will, miss, you, fix, pass, long, ring, pink, what, bank, sang, inch, whip, are, put, whiff, chill, that, thing, with, this, dish, thank, would, could, should, well, men, get, tell, set , let, when, them, then.

Red words to know, to, the, have, said, of, was, you, what, are, put, would, should, could

To continue to use capital letters and punctuation in sentences.

To self edit our writing using our writer’s eye.

To learn about how different animals get ready for winter.

To listen to many stories about gingerbread people.

To identify characters, setting, problem and resolution in stories.

To predict what will happen in a story.

To compare and contrast stories about gingerbread men.

To learn about how different cultures and countries celebrate winter holidays.

To write a story with a beginning middle and end.

Homework :

Monday night:  Complete an activity on your Reado board.

Tuesday: Study math facts

Wednesday: Holiday shop today! Write in your 100 things about me book

Thursday:  Nutcracker trip today!!  study word study words  using your spelling menu

Friday:

 Request and Reminders

* Dress for the weather the children are outside for recess for 30 min.!  Emphasize to your child that they should not be taking coats off at recess, it is now too cold!!!

* Lunch money must be in an envelope marked with a name.

Newsletter 12/2/13

Thank you to all for coming out to talk at conferences!  It was nice to see you all and I hope you enjoyed a nice long weekend.

Mrs. Besselman’s Bulletin                                  12/2/13

Goals for the week:

To review all short vowel sounds.

To review unit 1-10 in project read and word study words.

To continue to work on diagraphs, (sh. Ch, th, wh)

To read words with a short 0.

To use identify and practice when to use exclamation points in a sentence.

To continue to work with addition facts.

To find a missing part in addition.

To identify and use descriptive words.

To review sounds and write lowercase diver letters (r, n, m, p, and h).

To identify fantasy and realism in a story.

To identify beginning, middle and end in story.

To identify details in a story.

To retell a story using detail.

New word study words this week:  Unit 12  well, men, get, tell, set, let, when, them, then, would, could, should.

Word study words to know: am, at, cat, sat, bat, fat, as, has, can, an, man, had, van, sad, to, bad, rag, in big, is, did, if, it, his, pack, said, sick, tack, back, kid, cab, of sack, pack. Its, him quit, six, fix, wax, on got not , was, box, job, off, will, miss, you, fix, pass, long, ring, pink, what, bank, sang, inch, Red words to know, to, the, have, said, of, was, you, what, are, put, whip, are, put, whiff, chill, that, thing, with, this, dish, thank.

To continue to use capital letters and punctuation in sentences.

To self edit our writing using our writer’s eye.

To listen and respond to The Desert.

To learn about Winter Holidays and how lights are used to celebrate.

To discuss the signs that winter is coming.

To listen and respond to Time for Bed, Little Bear. 

To persuade little bear to stay awake this winter by writing him a letter.

To complete our unit on insects and life cycles.

Homework :

Monday night: Literacy activity from the Reado board and Practice reading with fluency

Tuesday: Study math facts (+/- 1, 2, and doubles)

Wednesday:  Write to the next prompt in your 100 things about me book. Please include topic sentence and 2 detail sentences.  Think about when, where and how like we have been practicing in class to extend our sentences.

Thursday: study word study words (unit 12)  using your spelling menu

Friday:

 Request and Reminders:

Permission form for Nutcracker field trip 12/12 will come home this week.  Send back your permission slip for the Nutcracker performance at Henderson High ASAP!  Please note if you would like to be a chaperone.  It will be afternoon only.