Week of September 26-30, 2011

Important events this week: 

Picture Day            Monday 9/26

Walk-a-Thon  Friday 9/30

Like last week, we took the Unit 1 Week 2 reading test together.  Next week students will take the assessment independently.  Please review the reading tests that have been sent home to prepare your child for future assessments.  Below are the categories you will find in Progress Book as well as how each section of the test will affect your child’s grade: 

Ø      Vocabulary            20%

Ø      Phonics                20%

Ø      Comprehension (multiple choice questions AND written response fall into this category)           50%

Ø      Other                     10

The Family Times newsletter is a great resource for review and also includes weekly spelling words.  The Pearson Success Net Website (www.pearsonsuccessnet.com) is also a great tool.  Students can access the weekly selection, vocabulary games, and much more.  Our next story is Kumak’s Fish and we will be working on sequencing and visualizing. 

The Unit 1 Math test is Monday.  Each night students should read for 20 minutes and record the title of the book and total minutes read in their homework planners.  Students receive credit for turning in math homework:  1 point for turning the assignment in on time, and 1 point for completion.  Half credit will be given if the assignment is turned in the next day.  Continue working on math facts as well. 

Have a great week! 

Natalie Crawford

943-6833

crawford_n@westcler.org

Weekly Update Sept. 19-23, 2011

Thank you for another successful week!  Arrival and dismissal procedures improve daily.  We appreciate your continued flexibility.  Students are still working hard on classroom procedures and expectations.

Last week we started Reading Street and read When Charlie McButton Lost Power.  You should have received login information for the Pearson Success Net website.  Most of the reading materials used in class, including the weekly reading selection, can be found here.  I encourage you to browse the website with your child to practice weekly skills and strategies.  On Friday, we took the Unit 1 Week 1 Reading Street test.  The test is divided into four sections:  vocabulary, phonics, comprehension, and written response.  Each section is taken as a separate grade and is weighted differently in Progress Book:

·        Vocabulary          20%

·        Phonics               20%

·        Comprehension          50%

·        Other               10%

The test was taken in a whole group format to model test-taking strategies.  This week we will follow the same format.  However, by week three, students will complete the assessment independently.  All three grades will be recorded, but the Week 3 assessment will allow you to see your child’s strengths and areas for improvement.  The Family Times newsletter is a great resource for review and also includes weekly spelling words.  Our next story is What About Me?

Nightly homework consists of math review and 20 minutes of reading.  Continue working on math facts as well. 

Scholastic Book Orders were sent home in the Friday folder.  Online and paper orders are due FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23. 

Picture Day 9/26

Walk-A-Thon 9/30

Week of September 12-16, 2011

Thank you for a great first week back to school!  Your patience during arrival and dismissal are greatly appreciated.  Here are a few reminders: 

Please sign your child's assignment planner each night and be sure he/ she has filled out the title of the book read and total number of minutes.  Also, if your child will be walking home from school, please send a note daily! 

This week we will begin Reading Street.  The Family Times letter was sent home at Open House and contains important information about weekly skills and concepts.  Please review these at home so your student can be better prepared for the test on Friday.  We will also have our first spelling test this week.  A word list can be found at the bottom of the Family Times letter and at the following link:  http://www.westcler.org/wv/corotisd
       

Sept 14^th     PTO Meeting @ Tealtown Ballpark Booster Room (building in the   

                                    back) 6:30 pm             

Sept 15^th     Marco’s Pizza – All Day                  

Have a great week!