Welcome back to our Oakman Family. We hope you all took the time to relax and enjoy the break. We are all excited to see you and know that you are feeling rejuvenated and ready to conquer your goals!
What is Happening This Week at Oakman?
WIDA Testing continues this week.
Monday: Welcome Back
Tuesday:
Wednesday: 1st grade field trip to Michigan Science Center.
School Store Open
Thursday: Pre-school Parent meeting at 9am
2nd & 3rd Grade concert at 2:30pm
Friday: PTA Founder’s DAy Dinner at 5:30pm
Parent Healthy Food, Healthy Families Class This Friday at Oakman
Parents, please join us for a meeting this Friday at 9am. This is the first day of a series of dates where you will have a fun opportunity to learn about healthy eating for all.
Oakman Folder- sign Behavior calendar for FEBRUARY!!! *** IMPORTANT PAPERS about our TIMELINE PROJECT were due today and sight word assessment will be given this week
Reading bag- 40 TOTALNEW SIGHT WORDS ARE IN THEIR BAGS— come, for, are, said, this, one, little, play, me, here, am, do, not, who, with, I, like, the, see, we, go, can, she, a, at, is, was, will, he, has, on, in, and, you, up, look, it, my, to, and dog. Practice each night to MEMORIZE THESE WORDS!* TEST will be February 25-28, 2020 see practice paper in the folder.
READING GROUP BAG — Everyone has a new book to read three times each tonight, have someone sign when you’re finished. READ every day and focus on fluency and comprehension. To move UP reading levels students need to be able to read the words accurately and COMPREHEND (understand what I read). After reading books, please practice using the handout for the “retelling rope” see picture below!! (Don’t forget to ask your child– what was your favorite part of the story and WHY? or what did this story remind you of?)
Kindergarten Spelling Week of February 24th Test on Friday, February 28th! This week’s spelling words are: and is you pig big Plus 2 other words from the –ig family (such as jig, fig, wig, dig) Thank you for practicing spelling words EACH NIGHT by doing daily assignments (inside cover) in their spelling notebooks! ****Remember BONUS sentence must be perfect to get the bonus point! (Capital letter, finger spaces, neatly on lines, and correct punctuation mark at the end of the sentence.)****
Oakman Folder- sign Behavior calendar for FEBRUARY!!! *** IMPORTANT PAPERS about our TIMELINE PROJECT and sight word assessment that will be due when we return from break!
Reading bag- 40 TOTALNEW SIGHT WORDS ARE IN THEIR BAGS— come, for, are, said, this, one, little, play, me, here, am, do, not, who, with, I, like, the, see, we, go, can, she, a, at, is, was, will, he, has, on, in, and, you, up, look, it, my, to, and dog. Practice each night to MEMORIZE THESE WORDS!* TEST will be February 25-28, 2020 see practice paper in the folder.
READING GROUP BAG — Everyone has a couple books to read over break, please read every day. READ every day and focus on fluency and comprehension.To move UP reading levels students need to be able to read the words accurately and COMPREHEND (understand what I read). After reading books, please practice using the handout for the “retelling rope” see picture below!! (Don’t forget to ask your child– what was your favorite part of the story and WHY? or what did this story remind you of?)
3. Math Homework MODULE 4 Book, Lesson 10-15— homework helper lesson 10 is on page 39 and homework is on page 41and 42, lesson 11 homework helper page 43 and homework on page 45 and 46, lesson 12 homework helper page 47 and homework on page 49 and 50, lesson 13 homework helper page 51 and homework on page 53, lesson 14 homework helper page 55 homework page 57, and lesson 15 homework helper page 59 and homework page 61.
Please do one lesson per day one for Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. DO ONE LESSON PER DAY. Watch the video and then do the lesson use the homework helper to help you.
4. Spelling Notebook:
Look over the new spelling list for the __ig family.
5. NEW library books were chosen on Tuesday. Students can keep at home and return after Mid-Winter break (Monday, Feb. 24) and we will check out new books on Tuesday, Feb. 25.
6. Kindergarten Timeline Project directions are in the folder today. Please follow directions and return to school on Monday, February 24, to present to the class.
Reminders:
No school February 17-21, 2020 Winter Break.
Have a wonderful week off enjoy but please read and do your math each day.
Oakman Folder- sign Behavior calendar for FEBRUARY!!! *** Please see spelling paper from today and remember to practice letter formation on the lines for test on FRIDAY!!!
Reading bag- 40 TOTALNEW SIGHT WORDS ARE IN THEIR BAGS— come, for, are, said, this, one, little, play, me, here, am, do, not, who, with, I, like, the, see, we, go, can, she, a, at, is, was, will, he, has, on, in, and, you, up, look, it, my, to, and dog. Practice each night to MEMORIZE THESE WORDS!* TEST will be February 25-28, 2020 see practice paper in the folder.
READING GROUP BAG — Everyone has a couple books to read over break, please read every day. READ every day and focus on fluency and comprehension. *ks will not be given every day so more focus can be on comprehension. To move UP reading levels students need to be able to read the words accurately and COMPREHEND (understand what I read). After reading books, please practice using the handout for the “retelling rope” see picture below!! (Don’t forget to ask your child– what was your favorite part of the story and WHY? or what did this story remind you of?)
3. Math Homework MODULE 4 Book, Lesson 9— homework helper is on page 39 and homework is on page 41
4. Spelling Notebook:
Create a fun sentence for each spelling word, make sure to include a capitals to begin the sentence, spaces, and ending punctuation. Please study for test tomorrow on the __et family.
5. NEW library books were chosen yesterday. Students can keep at home and return after Mid-Winter break (Monday, Feb. 24) and we will check out new books on Tuesday, Feb. 25.
6. Kindergarten Timeline Project directions are in the folder today. Please follow directions and return to school on Monday, February 24, to present to the class.
Reminders:
Tomorrow is dress in red and pink for Valentine’s Day!
Friday will be our Valentine’s Day Party at school. Students are asked to make 21 Valentine cards to pass to their friends (such as the picture below).
Oakman Folder- sign Behavior calendar for FEBRUARY!!! *** Please see spelling paper from today and remember to practice letter formation on the lines for test on FRIDAY!!!
Reading bag- 40 TOTALNEW SIGHT WORDS ARE IN THEIR BAGS— come, for, are, said, this, one, little, play, me, here, am, do, not, who, with, I, like, the, see, we, go, can, she, a, at, is, was, will, he, has, on, in, and, you, up, look, it, my, to, and dog. Practice each night to MEMORIZE THESE WORDS!* TEST OVERALL 40 words will be when we come back from Mid-Winter break!!!*
READING GROUP BAG — Everyone has a couple books to read over break, please read every day. READ every day and focus on fluency and comprehension. *ks will not be given every day so more focus can be on comprehension. To move UP reading levels students need to be able to read the words accurately and COMPREHEND (understand what I read). After reading books, please practice using the handout for the “retelling rope” see picture below!! (Don’t forget to ask your child– what was your favorite part of the story and WHY? or what did this story remind you of?)
4. Math Homework MODULE 4 Book, Lesson 8— homework helper is on page 31 and homework is on page 33 (Try “challenge” on the back!)
5. Spelling Notebook:
Spelling words are glued into your child’s spelling notebook. We will have our test on Friday, February 14th!!!
Wednesday: Building Words!
Write each spelling word one letter at a time, for example:
c h
ca ho
cat hom
home
7. NEW library books were chosen yesterday. Students can keep at home and return after Mid-Winter break (Monday, Feb. 24) and we will check out new books on Tuesday, Feb. 25.
Reminders:
Tomorrow is college day. Wear a shirt or hat for your favorite college!
Friday will be our Valentine’s Day Party at school. Students are asked to make 22 Valentine cards to pass to their friends (such as the picture below).
Reading bag- 40 TOTALNEW SIGHT WORDS ARE IN THEIR BAGS— come, for, are, said, this, one, little, play, me, here, am, do, not, who, with, I, like, the, see, we, go, can, she, a, at, is, was, will, he, has, on, in, and, you, up, look, it, my, to, and dog. Practice each night to MEMORIZE THESE WORDS!* TEST OVER ALL 40 words will be when we come back from Mid-Winter break!!!*
READING GROUP BAG — READ every day and focus on fluency and comprehension. *If your child did not get a new book, focus on RETELLING— new books will not be given every day so more focus can be on comprehension. To move UP reading levels students need to be able to read the words accurately and COMPREHEND (understand what I read). After reading books, please practice using the handout for the “retelling rope” see picture below!! (Don’t forget to ask your child– what was your favorite part of the story and WHY? or what did this story remind you of?)
4. Math Homework MODULE 4 Book, Lesson 7— homework helper is on page 27 and homework is on page 29.
5. Spelling Notebook:
Spelling words are glued into your child’s spelling notebook. We will have our test on Friday, February 14th!!!
Tuesday: Consonants blue and vowels red
Write each spelling word using blue for consonants and red for vowels.
6. POEM BOOKS ARE BACK!!!!!!!! Please read and discuss 100th day poem!! Talk about where does the poem begin, are there any rhyming words, sight words, commas, and ending marks. Please sign and return to school by Friday.
7. Library: Everyone picked a new library book today. Read, read, and read some more.
Reminders:
Wednesday is mix-match day, mix up your socks or your shirt and pants.
Friday is Valentine’s Day, please bring in 21 valentine’s cards and candy to share with the class.
Reading bag- 40 TOTALNEW SIGHT WORDS ARE IN THEIR BAGS— come, for, are, said, this, one, little, play, me, here, am, do, not, who, with, I, like, the, see, we, go, can, she, a, at, is, was, will, he, has, on, in, and, you, up, look, it, my, to, and dog. Practice each night to MEMORIZE THESE WORDS!* TEST OVERALL 40 words will be when we come back from Mid-Winter break!!!*
READING GROUP BAG — READ every day and focus on fluency and comprehension. *If your child did not get a new book, focus on RETELLING— new books will not be given every day so more focus can be on comprehension. To move UP reading levels students need to be able to read the words accurately and COMPREHEND (understand what I read). After reading books, please practice using the handout for the “retelling rope” see picture below!! (Don’t forget to ask your child– what was your favorite part of the story and WHY? or what did this story remind you of?)
4. Math Homework MODULE 4 Book, Lesson 6— homework helper is on page 23 and homework is on page 25.
5. Spelling Notebook:
Spelling words are glued into your child’s spelling notebook. We will have our test on Friday, February 14th!!!
Monday: Rainbow Spelling!
Write each spelling word in pencil. Now use a crayon to trace each word in that color. Pick another color and repeat it.
6. POEM BOOKS ARE BACK!!!!!!!! Please read and discuss the 100th-day poem!!
7. Library Books are due back tomorrow!
Reminders:
Tomorrow is our 100th day of school and Poster and presentations are due!!!
