FriYAY 6/13
I first wanted to say THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for all your patience and support this year as I navigated through Remote Teaching. Without your continued support, I don't think it would have been as smooth of a transition for "our" children! I feel so blessed to have been able to spend this school year with your kids (also the best class EVER). It truly has been the best year ever! Thank you!!!!
FLEX FRIDAY
Use today to catch up on any work that is missed. Also check in with specialists' to make sure your child is caught up and good to go for the remainder of he school year.
You can also work on your FlipGrid for next week. Below are directions:
For the last day of school, students will be creating a flipgrid that we will watch together!
Please log into the following link and have your child share a quick video on what they will miss in first grade
Log in withe the Google Classroom information.
Example
User: 224_____@voorhees.k12.nj.us
Password (birthday): 11/22/2012vt
any questions please let me know :)
Wednesday 6/10
Continue to practice spelling words: mix, mixed, hop, hopped, hope, hoping, run, running, use, used
Readers Notebook page 154
log into ThinkCentral
Read "Henry and Dad Go Camping"
Journal "Ben..." 4 sentences/picture
Math-
Rewatch the video Use Attributes to Define Two-Dimensional Shapes
pages 751-752
Science- MysteryDoug Video
Monday - Art
Tuesday- Music
Wednesday - Library
Thursday - Health/PE
Tuesday 6/9
Pick up times for first grade materials are 6/9-6/10 from 9:30-11:00. Please return the "Journeys" hard cover book.
10 AM meeting
Continue to practice new spelling words: mix, mixed, hop, hopped, hope, hoping, run, running, use, used
Readers Notebook page 155
log into ThinkCentral
Read "The Dot"
Journal "Nick..." 4 sentences/picture
Math- (Wednesday will be our last day of math for the year..!!!!)
www.pearsonrealize.com
Watch the video Use Attributes to Define Two-Dimensional Shapes
pages 748-750
Monday - Art
Tuesday- Music
Wednesday - Library
Thursday - Health/PE
Monday 6/8
Introduce new spelling words: mix, mixed, hop, hopped, hope, hoping, run, running, use, used
Readers Notebook page 152
log into ThinkCentral
Read "Words to Know 26"
Readers Notebook page 153
Journal "Over the weekend..." 4 sentences/picture
No Math/Science today
Please have your letter for Danny ready as he will be joining us at 10:30
Monday - Art
Tuesday- Music
Wednesday - Library
Thursday - Health/PE
FriYAY 6/5
Today is "Flex Friday" so you have an opportunity to catch up on the work you missed.
A few students missed the Pearson Math Test, as well as the Weekly Test 25 (I will reach out if it is you).
You can also visit/complete:
Mrs. Richards' page
Mr. Klock's page
IXL
iReady
Journal
I am available by Remind101 today if you need me. I will see your kids Monday at 10 am. Have a great weekend :)
Wednesday 6/3 --- 10 AM meeting today
Continue to practice spelling words: how, now, cow, owl, ouch, house, found, out, gown, town
Write one sentence for each word
Log into Think Central:
Reread "The New Friend" Readers Notebook page 145-146
Grammar- Readers Notebook page 151
Journal - We will begin writing about our SUMMER BIRTHDAYS!! "Deyana....." 4 sentences/picture (Every child NEEDS to stay for journal.. it has come to my attention that several children have NOT done journal for days! This is my way to check for accountability)
Math
www.pearsonrealize.com
Topic 13 Online Assessment
Science- No Science
Our classroom safety Danny will be joining us for a "virtual thank you" on Thursday. Please have your child write Danny a letter or picture they can share with him! :)
Monday - Art
Tuesday- Music
Wednesday - Library
Thursday - Health/PE
Tuesday 6/2
Please have your kids log into Google Meet tomorrow at 10 AM for our Virtual Field Trip of the Philadelphia Zoo! :)
Monday 6/1 --- 10 AM meeting today
How is it June already? Feels like it was just March 13th!
Continue to practice spelling words: how, now, cow, owl, ouch, house, found, out, gown, town
Readers Notebook page 144
Log into Think Central:
Read "Symbols of our Country" and answer the "Text-to-Self" question on page 193
Grammar- Readers Notebook page 150
Journal - We will begin writing about our SUMMER BIRTHDAYS!! "Julie....." 4 sentences/picture
Math
Review for Topic 13 Test
Math workbook pages 735-736
Science- Mystery Doug Video
Today we will also have a 5th grade reader joining us at 10:45 AM
On Thursday June 4th, Danny (our classroom safety) will be joining us for a Virtual "Thank You" party. Please have your child write a thank you letter to Danny, as they will share it with him Thursday!
Monday - Art
Tuesday- Music
Wednesday - Library
Thursday - Health/PE
Thursday 5/28 --- 10 AM meeting today
Continue to practice spelling words: how, now, cow, owl, ouch, house, found, out, gown, town
Readers Notebook page 141
Log into Think Central:
Read "Scout and Count" and identify all "ow, ou" words
Grammar- Readers Notebook page 149
Journal - "My favorite part of learning at home is....."
iReady- 15 Minutes
Math
Rewatch the video Math Practice and Problem Solving
Math pages 731-732
IXL- 15 Minutes
Science- Scholastic Reader... "Making Ice Cream"
**Not sure if this link will work... I will teach it tomorrow at our google meet**
Monday - Art
Tuesday- Music
Wednesday - Library
Thursday - Health/PE
Wednesday 5/27 --- 10 AM meeting today
Continue to practice spelling words: how, now, cow, owl, ouch, house, found, out, gown, town
Readers Notebook page 140
Log into Think Central:
Read "The New Friend"
Grammar- Readers Notebook page 142
Journal - "I can be a good friend by....."
Math
Watch the video Math Practice and Problem Solving
Math pages 727-730
IXL- 15 Minutes
Science- No Science
Monday - Art
Tuesday- Music
Wednesday - Library
Thursday - Health/PE
Tuesday 5/26 --- 10 AM meeting today
Welcome back! I hope everyone had a fun and relaxing Memorial Day with family and friends!
Introduce new spelling words: how, now, cow, owl, ouch, house, found, out, gown, town
Readers Notebook page 138
Log into Think Central:
Read "Words to Know 25" and complete Readers Notebook page 139
Watch "GrammarSnap Video: Contractions
iReady - Complete the assigned lesson "Answer Questions about Stories"
Journal - "Over my three day weekend...." 4 sentences/picture
Math
Telling Time to the Half Hour Review
Complete the assigned lesson "Telling Time to the Half Hour"
**We will be taking our time with this unit**
Science- MysteryDoug!
Monday - Art
Tuesday- Music
Wednesday - Library
Thursday - Health/PE
Friday 5/22
Flex Friday!!
Please make sure you completed the Google Classroom assignment as well as the Lesson 24 test on Think Central.
Other options for to day:
IXL
iReady
Mrs. Richards' page
Mr. Klock's page
Check to make sure you are up to date on your assignments with the other specialists
Have a great Memorial Day Weekend!! :)
Thursday 5/21
TEST DAY
Today I am going to have the kids log into classroom.google.com to complete an assignment
1. Go to classroom.google.com
2. username: 224___@voorhees.k12.nj.us password: birthday with vt at the end example: 12/26/2013vt
3. Click homeroom
4. Click "Christine Hammitt posted a new assignment"
5. Click on "Write one sentence for each vocabulary word"
6. use the +add/create and choose a google document
Your child needs to write ONE sentence for each vocabulary word posted. This assignment DOES NOT need to be completed today. You can finish this assignment for "Flex Friday". We have been practicing typing in the classroom since November, so if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out. I will walk them through this tomorrow as well so they have an idea of what they need to complete.
Listen to "A Tree is a Plant"
**Complete Weekly Test 24**
The story "A Tree is a Plant" is also available through ThinkCentral, if you'd like to use it for an OPEN BOOK comprehension quiz :)
Journal No Journal
Math
Rewatch the video 13-3 Tell and Write Time to the Half Hour
Math workbook pages 725-726
Science- log into Epic! and complete the assigned reading "Holidays: Memorial Day" (I will read this with them).
Monday - Art
Tuesday- Music
Wednesday - Library
Thursday - Health/PE
Wednesday 5/20
continue to practice spelling words: soon, new, noon, zoo, boot, too, moon, blew, soup, you
**Write one sentence for each word**
Reread the story "A Tree is a Plant"
Readers Notebook page 130-131
Journal Happy Birthday Nicolette!!! "Nicolette......" 4 sentences/picture
iReady- 20 minutes
Math
www.pearsonrealize.com
Watch the video 13-3 Tell and Write Time to the Half Hour
Math workbook pages 721-724
IXL- 15 minutes
Science- Scholastic Reader
Monday - Art
Tuesday- Music
Wednesday - Library
Thursday - Health/PE
Tuesday 5/18
There will be no 10 a.m. meeting today as I will be at school packing up supplies. Stay tuned for more information on how to retrieve your child's belongings in the upcoming weeks.
continue to practice spelling words: soon, new, noon, zoo, boot, too, moon, blew, soup, you
Read the story "Grow Apples Grow"
Complete the "Text to Self" Question (Students will be expected to share their writing Wednesday morning).
Journal "America...." 4 sentences/picture
Grammar- Review future tense verbs. Readers Notebook page 125
iReady- 15 minutes
Math
www.pearsonrealize.com
Math pages 719-720
IXL- 15 minutes
Science- No Science
Monday - Art
Tuesday- Music
Wednesday - Library
Thursday - Health/PE
Monday 5/17
continue to practice spelling words: soon, new, noon, zoo, boot, too, moon, blew, soup, you
Readers Notebook page 126
Read the story "Moon News"
Journal "Over the weekend...." 4 sentences/picture
iReady- 15 minutes
Math
www.pearsonrealize.com
watch the video 13-2 Tell and Write Time to the Hour
Math pages 715-718
IXL- 15 minutes
Science- Mystery Doug Monday
Monday - Art
Tuesday- Music
Wednesday - Library
Thursday - Health/PE
I will see your kids at 10 AM
Friday 5/15
Flex Friday! Please use the following resources for enrichment work...
-Mr. Klock's page
-Mrs. Richards' page
-iReady
-IXL
-www.iknowit.com
-Journal
I am available via Remind tomorrow. Please reach out if you have any questions!
Thursday 5/14
**Guest Reader today at 10:30**
continue to practice spelling words: soon, new, noon, zoo, boot, too, moon, blew, soup, you
Readers Notebook page 125
Read the story "A Tree is A Plant"
Pronouns - Readers Notebook page 127
Journal "When i go outside...." 4 sentences/picture
iReady- 15 minutes
Math
**NO Math today**
IXL- 15 minutes
Science- No Science
Monday - Art
Tuesday- Music
Wednesday - Library
Thursday - Health/PE
I will see your kids at 10 AM
Wednesday 5/13
Introduce new spelling words: soon, new, noon, zoo, boot, too, moon, blew, soup, you
Readers Notebook page 123
Review the "Words to Know 24"
Readers Notebook page 124
Journal "I feel happy when...." 4 sentences/picture
**I will have all kids stay and read at least one journal entry they completed this week or last**
iReady- 15 minutes
Math
www.iknowit.com
Complete lesson "Telling Time to the Hour" lesson
Science- Elevate Science page 163 (optional)
Monday - Art
Tuesday- Music
Wednesday - Library
Thursday - Health/PE
I will see your kids at 10 AM
Tuesday 5/12
**READING TEST DAY**
Continue to practice spelling words: look, book, good, hook, brook, took, foot, shook, wood, hood
Write one sentence for each word.
Listen to the story "Whistle for Willie"
Take the "Weekly Test 23"
Journal "I laugh when..."
**Wednesday 5/13 I will have all kids stay and read at least one journal entry they completed this week or last**
iReady- 15 minutes
Math
www.pearsonrealize.com
Rewatch the video 13-1 Understand the Hour and Minute Hand
Complete workbook pages 713-714
Science- No Science
Monday - Art
Tuesday- Music
Wednesday - Library
Thursday - Health/PE
I will see your kids at 10 AM
Monday 5/11
Continue to practice spelling words: look, book, good, hook, brook, took, foot, shook, wood, hood
These words follow the "oo" pattern
Complete 1 sentence for each of the vocabulary words: again, along, began, boy, father, house, nothing, together
Reread the story Whistle for Willie
Readers Notebook page 115-116
Journal "My mom..."
iReady- 15 minutes (I have been monitoring this closely and noticing a lot of kids aren't doing it)! Please have your child log in for at least 15 minutes a day!
Math (we will be skipping around beginning today)
www.pearsonrealize.com
Watch the video 13-1 Understand the Hour and Minute Hand
Complete math book pages 709-712
IXL- 15 minutes
Science- Mystery Doug Monday!
Monday - Art
Tuesday- Music
Wednesday - Library
Thursday - Health/PE
I will see your kids at 10 AM
Friday 5/8
Flex Friday!
Please use this time to catch up on assignments you may have not completed this week. For additional resources, please visit Mr. Klock's or Mrs. Richards' page for enrichment activities.
Your child can also complete:
Journal (Free Writing)
IXL
iReady
www.iknowit.com
I will be available via Remind101 if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you and have a great weekend :)
Thursday 5/7
Continue to practice spelling words: look, book, good, hook, brook, took, foot, shook, wood, hood
These words follow the "oo" pattern
Readers Notebook page 117
Read "Pet Poems"
answer the text-to-self question on a separate piece of paper
Journal "My favorite book" 4 sentences and a picture.
iReady- 15 minutes (I have been monitoring this closely and noticing a lot of kids aren't doing it)! Please have your child log in for at least 15 minutes a day!
Review Proper Nouns Readers Notebook page 121
Math
www.pearsonrealize.com
Review the video 12-2 Indirect Measurements
Complete homework pages 677-678
IXL- 15 minutes
Science- No Science
Moving forward, we will follow a school-wide special schedule
Monday - Art
Tuesday- Music
Wednesday - Library
Thursday - Health/PE
I will see your kids at 10 AM
Wednesday 5/6
Continue to practice spelling words: look, book, good, hook, brook, took, foot, shook, wood, hood
These words follow the "oo" pattern
Readers Notebook page 111
Read "Two Good Cooks"
Identify all words that make the "oo" sound
Journal "May.." 4 sentences and a picture.
iReady- 15 minutes (I have been monitoring this closely and noticing a lot of kids aren't doing it)! Please have your child log in for at least 15 minutes a day!
Possessive pronouns -- Readers Notebook page 112
Math
www.pearsonrealize.com
Watch the video 12-2 Indirect Measurements
Complete pages 673-676
IXL- 15 minutes
Science- Elevate Science pages 156-159
Moving forward, we will follow a school-wide special schedule
Monday - Art
Tuesday- Music
Wednesday - Library
Thursday - Health/PE
I will see your kids at 10 AM
Tuesday 5/5
Continue to practice spelling words: look, book, good, hook, brook, took, foot, shook, wood, hood
These words follow the "oo" pattern
Readers Notebook page 110
Read "Whistle for Willie"
Journal Happy Birthday Charlotte!!!! "Charlotte...." 4 sentences and a picture.
iReady- 15 minutes
Math
www.pearsonrealize.com
Rewatch the video 12-1 Compare and Order by Length
Complete pages 671-672
class code: hammitt1
username: first name
password: first name (use an uppercase)
**Complete the assignment "Measurement (Longer/Taller and Shorter)** This will be used as a grade for students. Please make sure it is completed by the end of the day :)
Science- Elevate Science pages 150-153
Moving forward, we will follow a school-wide special schedule
Monday - Art
Tuesday- Music
Wednesday - Library
Thursday - Health/PE
I will see your kids at 10 AM
Monday 5/4
Introduce new spelling words: look, book, good, hook, brook, took, foot, shook, wood, hood
These words follow the "oo" pattern
Readers Notebook page 108
Introduce "Words to Know 23"
Readers Notebook page 109
Journal "Over the weekend...." 4 sentences and a picture.
iReady- a lesson was assigned. Please have your child complete the "describe characters" lesson
Math
www.pearsonrealize.com
Watch the video 12-1 Compare and Order by Length
Complete pages 667-670
15 Minutes of IXL
Science- Mystery Doug (I will present, if you cannot get to the 10 AM meeting, no worries!)
Moving forward, we will follow a school-wide special schedule
Monday - Art
Tuesday-
Wednesday - Library
Thursday - Health/PE
I will see your kids at 10 AM
Friday 5/1
Flex Friday!
Today will be used as a day for students to catch up on work they may have missed during the week.
Some things your child can complete today:
IXL
iReady
Journal
Visit Mrs. Richards' or Mr. Klock's page for enrichment activities
Check the specialists' web sites to make sure you are all caught up with the work
I will be available from 10:30-11:00 on Google Meet to answer any questions you or your child may have. Feel free to drop in to share journal too! :)
Happy FRIYAY!
Thursday 4/30
Today is a testing day so the work load will be lighter than usual. Please see Mr. Klock's website or Mrs. Richards' for enrichment activities!
Continue to practice spelling words: her, fern, girl, sir. stir, bird, fur, hurt, turn, third
These words follow the "r controlled vowels pattern"
Readers Notebook page 105
Take the "Weekly Test 22" GOOD LUCK!
Journal "What is your favorite vegetable...Why?" 4 sentences and a picture.
20 Minutes iReady
Math
www.pearsonrealize.com
Take the Topic 11 Online Assessment (good luck)
15 Minutes of IXL
Science- No Science today!
Moving forward, we will follow a school-wide special schedule
Monday - Art
Tuesday-
Wednesday - Library
Thursday - Health/PE (Please visit Mr. Prager's and Mrs. Principe's page for more information)
I will see your kids at 10 AM
Wednesday 4/29
Continue to practice spelling words: her, fern, girl, sir. stir, bird, fur, hurt, turn, third
These words follow the "r controlled vowels pattern"
1. Reread the story "Amazing Animals"
Readers Notebook pages 100-101
Review pronouns
Readers Notebook page 107
Journal "What is your favorite thing in your house...Why?" 4 sentences and a picture.
20 Minutes iReady
Math
Topic 11 Review 657-660 (Will do a brief review with students tomorrow)
15 Minutes of IXL
Science- Elevate Science pages 136-139
Moving forward, we will follow a school-wide special schedule
Monday - Art
Tuesday-
Wednesday - Library (Please visit Mrs. Richards' page for more information)
Thursday - Health/PE
I will see your kids at 10 AM
4/28
Continue to practice spelling words: her, fern, girl, sir. stir, bird, fur, hurt, turn, third
These words follow the "r controlled vowels pattern"
If you have chalk, go outside and rainbow write your words. If you do not have chalk, rainbow write your words with crayons or markers :)
1. Read the "Vocabulary Cards" write one sentence for each word (baby, begins, eight, following, learning, until, years, young) I will begin this lesson but students will need to finish on their own.
2. Read the story "The Ugly Duckling" answer the Text-to-Self Question
Journal "Learning at home..."
20 Minutes iReady
Math
www.pearsonrealize.com
Visual Learning Video 11-7 Math Practices and and Problem Solving (homework pages)
Workbook pages 651-652
15 Minutes of IXL
Science- I've attached a "Nature Scavenger Hunt" activity. Take a walk and see how many items you can find on the list :)
Moving forward, we will follow a school-wide special schedule
Monday - Art
Tuesday- Music (Please see Mr. Blossom's page for more information)
Wednesday - Library
Thursday - Health/PE
I will see your kids at 10 AM
Monday 4/27
Continue to practice spelling words: her, fern, girl, sir. stir, bird, fur, hurt, turn, third
These words follow the "r controlled vowels pattern"
Readers Notebook page 96
Read "Fox and Crow"
Watch the GrammarSnap Video on Pronouns: I and Me
Readers Notebook page 103
Journal "Over the weekend...." 4 complete sentences and a picture.
20 Minutes iReady
Math
www.pearsonrealize.com
Visual Learning Video 11-7 Math Practices and and Problem Solving
Workbook pages 647-650
15 Minutes of IXL
Science- Mystery Doug Video (I will present at 10 am)
Moving forward, we will follow a school-wide special schedule
Monday - Art (Please see Mrs. Alonzo's website for additional information)
Tuesday- Music
Wednesday - Library
Thursday - Health/PE
I will see your kids at 10 AM
Friday 4/24
Beginning today, Kresson has decided to use Fridays, as what I like to call "Flex Friday". Flex Fridays will be used as a day for parents and students to catch up on work and assignments they may have missed during the week. Some things your child can still do are as followed:
-Journal (Free Writing Day)
-iReady lessons
-IXL lessons
-Mrs. Richards' page/Mr. Klock's page for enrichment activities.
I will be available in the google meet from 10:30-11:00 for Q&A. Your child can pop in to share journal, ask questions about math or reading, or just to say hi. I will not be teaching any new materials during this time.
Please let me know if you have any questions! Happy FriYAY! :)
Thursday 4/23
Continue to practice spelling words: her, fern, girl, sir. stir, bird, fur, hurt, turn, third
These words follow the "r controlled vowels pattern"
Readers Notebook page 95
Read "Amazing Animals"
Watch the GrammarSnap Video on Pronouns: I and Me
Readers Notebook page 97
Journal "I can take care of Earth by...." 4 complete sentences and a picture.
20 Minutes iReady
Math
11-6 Use Strategies to Practice Subtraction (homework pages)
Workbook pages 645-646
15 Minutes of IXL
Science- Elevate Science pages 128-131
Gym -- Please see Mr. Prager's page for more information.
I will see your kids at 10 AM
Wednesday 4/22
Introduce new spelling words: her, fern, girl, sir. stir, bird, fur, hurt, turn, third
These words follow the "r controlled vowels pattern"
Readers Notebook page 93
Have students review the "Words to Know 22"
Readers Notebook page 94
Journal "The Earth...." 4 complete sentences and a picture.
20 Minutes iReady
Math
Watch the video 11-6 Use Strategies to Practice Subtraction
Workbook pages 641-644
15 Minutes of IXL
Science- Happy Earth Day!!! Read the article "Our Planet"
Art -- Please see Mrs. Alonozo's page for more information.
I will see your kids at 10 AM
Tuesday 4/21
A few announcements for today.....
Today is a "reading testing day" so the rest of the work load will be lighter.. if you are interested in additional work, please see Mr. Klock's website or Mrs. Richards' page for enrichment activities.
There will be NO 10 AM meeting today. I will be running to school today to pick up materials. Please feel free to Remind101 me, or email if you have any questions.
Have students reread the story "Frog and Toad Together"
Complete "Weekly Test 19" and submit when finished (this needs to be finished by the end of the day).
Journal "My friends at school...." 4 complete sentences and a picture.
20 Minutes iReady
Math
Complete the 11-5 Mental Math: Ten Less Than a Number homework pages on 639-640 in your math workbooks.
15 Minutes of IXL
Science- No Science
Health -- Please see Mrs. Principes' page for more information.
Monday 4/20
Continue to practice Spelling Words: far, arm, yard, art, jar, bar, barn, bark, card, yarn
Write one sentence for each word (Ten Sentences in all)
Read the story "Garden Good Guys" and answer the text-to-self question. (Will do with students)
Journal Happy Birthday Ria!!!! "Ria....". 4 complete sentences and a picture.
20 Minutes iReady
Math
log into www.pearsonrealize.com
Rewatch the video 11-5 Mental Math: Ten Less Than a Number (I will review this lesson tomorrow)
Complete pages 635-638
15 Minutes of IXL
Science- Elevate Science pages 126-127. This lab is optional!
Library -- Please see Mrs. Richards' page for more information
See you at 10 AM! :)
Continue to practice Spelling Words: far, arm, yard, art, jar, bar, barn, bark, card, yarn
Readers Notebook page 87
Read the story "At The Shore" and identify words that have the sound -or and -ore (will teach this lesson)
Readers Notebook page 84
Journal Free Writing! 4 sentences and a picture
20 Minutes iReady
***I assigned a "bossy ar" lesson via this app. Please make sure your child completes it by the end of the day (I will begin lesson tomorrow they need to finish it)
Math
log into www.pearsonrealize.com
Rewatch the video 11-4 Use Addition to Subtract Tens (I will review this lesson tomorrow)
Complete pages 633-634 in your math book
15 Minutes of IXL
Science- No Science
Music -- Please see Mr. Blossom's website for more information
See you at 10 AM! :)
