Hello!
It's beginning to look and sound a lot like Christmas!
The Christmas concert last week was wonderful and the kids are getting anxious for the break. However, we are still working hard...as follows!
Reading - We will be reading the story called Aero and Officer Mike. It is about a police officer and his working dog, Aero.
Math - We continue to work on multiplication and division. The sundaes are coming along nicely with the timings.
Science - Mr. Leintz's class is working on plants and their function. They will have a test on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
There will be NO spelling this week or next. We will work on handwriting. The next list will be January 5th.
Happy Holidays!!
Mrs. Staffileno
Monday, December 15, 2014
Friday, December 5, 2014
Week of December 8 -12
Hello!
Wow, the weeks are flying by!
In reading we will start the story The Science Fair.
In math we continue to do multiplication and we have timings on Monday - Thursday. Bring flashcard slips every Wednesday for credit!
Science with Mr. Leintz's class is going well. We are working on our seed and plant unit.
Spelling words this week: ( clusters)
three, scrap, street, spring, thrill, scream, strange, throw, string, scrape, spray, threw, strong, scratch, think, they, straight, scramble
Have a good week!
Mrs. Staffileno
Wow, the weeks are flying by!
In reading we will start the story The Science Fair.
In math we continue to do multiplication and we have timings on Monday - Thursday. Bring flashcard slips every Wednesday for credit!
Science with Mr. Leintz's class is going well. We are working on our seed and plant unit.
Spelling words this week: ( clusters)
three, scrap, street, spring, thrill, scream, strange, throw, string, scrape, spray, threw, strong, scratch, think, they, straight, scramble
Have a good week!
Mrs. Staffileno
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Week of Dec. 1 - 5
Hello!
I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving! It went by so quickly and now we approach the holiday season with excitement and busy schedules. Please continue to have your child read and do flashcards. Both slips are due every Wednesday.
In reading we are learning about Michael Jordan in the story Jump! The kids have been fascinated with all they have learned about him.
In math we continue to tackle multiplication and division. We have started our Multiplication sundaes!
I will have Nr. Leintz's class for science beginning on Thursday of this week.
Spelling words ( short and long vowels)
math, toast, easy, socks, Friday, stuff, paid, cheese, June, elbow, program, shiny, piles and midnight.
Happy studying!
Mrs. Staffileno
I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving! It went by so quickly and now we approach the holiday season with excitement and busy schedules. Please continue to have your child read and do flashcards. Both slips are due every Wednesday.
In reading we are learning about Michael Jordan in the story Jump! The kids have been fascinated with all they have learned about him.
In math we continue to tackle multiplication and division. We have started our Multiplication sundaes!
I will have Nr. Leintz's class for science beginning on Thursday of this week.
Spelling words ( short and long vowels)
math, toast, easy, socks, Friday, stuff, paid, cheese, June, elbow, program, shiny, piles and midnight.
Happy studying!
Mrs. Staffileno
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Weeks of Nov. 17 -21 and Nov. 24 -26
Hello!
I am looking forward to meeting with all of you for parent teacher conferences. It was wonderful for children how we can all work as a team to benefit them!
In reading we are reading the Kamishibai Man and will soon start Young Thomas Edison. We have done many activities on inventions and the computer has been a helpful device as we venture through this unit.
In math the flashcards were sent home and so many kids brought them back with parents signatures!! Way to go! We will continue to learn our facts for a few more weeks.
In science, we are studying food chains. This is a really fun unit and the children enjoy finding animal that eat other animals.
Spelling for this week: ( long i)
slight, mild, sight, pie, mind, tie, pilot, might, lie, tight, blind, fight, and die.
There will be No spelling the week of Nov. 24 -26.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Mrs. Staffileno
I am looking forward to meeting with all of you for parent teacher conferences. It was wonderful for children how we can all work as a team to benefit them!
In reading we are reading the Kamishibai Man and will soon start Young Thomas Edison. We have done many activities on inventions and the computer has been a helpful device as we venture through this unit.
In math the flashcards were sent home and so many kids brought them back with parents signatures!! Way to go! We will continue to learn our facts for a few more weeks.
In science, we are studying food chains. This is a really fun unit and the children enjoy finding animal that eat other animals.
Spelling for this week: ( long i)
slight, mild, sight, pie, mind, tie, pilot, might, lie, tight, blind, fight, and die.
There will be No spelling the week of Nov. 24 -26.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Mrs. Staffileno
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Week of November 3-7
Hello!
It is hard to believe that we are almost to the end of the first quarter.
In reading we are finishing up the story Max's Words and will be starting The Harvest Birds.
In math, we just finished our graphing unit. My math kids have an at home graphing project that is due on Friday.
Science class has been studying plant parts and their functions.
Spelling words this week:
lay, real, trail, sweet, today, dream, seem, tea, treat, afraid, leave, bait, screen, and speed
The kids will be tested on the words on Friday, Nov. 7
Happy studying!
Mrs. Staffileno
It is hard to believe that we are almost to the end of the first quarter.
In reading we are finishing up the story Max's Words and will be starting The Harvest Birds.
In math, we just finished our graphing unit. My math kids have an at home graphing project that is due on Friday.
Science class has been studying plant parts and their functions.
Spelling words this week:
lay, real, trail, sweet, today, dream, seem, tea, treat, afraid, leave, bait, screen, and speed
The kids will be tested on the words on Friday, Nov. 7
Happy studying!
Mrs. Staffileno
Monday, October 20, 2014
Week of October 20 - 24
Hello!
We will continue with our MAPS testing on Tuesday and Thursday this week. It can be a long and draining test so be sure your child eats a good breakfast.
Reading - Roberto Clemente
Math - We are beginning our graph unit.
Science - The children will start Physical science with Mr. Leintz on Wednesday.
Spelling words for the week: ( short vowel sounds) crop, plan, thing, smell, shut, sticky, spent, lunch, pumpkin, clock, gift, class, skip,and swing
Specials:
Monday - Library
Tuesday - P.E.
Wednesday - Music
Thursday - Library
Friday - Health
Our Halloween party will be Friday afternoon, Oct. 31. A note will be sent home as to what the boys should bring. The girls will bring treats for the Valentine's Day party.
Mrs. Staffileno
We will continue with our MAPS testing on Tuesday and Thursday this week. It can be a long and draining test so be sure your child eats a good breakfast.
Reading - Roberto Clemente
Math - We are beginning our graph unit.
Science - The children will start Physical science with Mr. Leintz on Wednesday.
Spelling words for the week: ( short vowel sounds) crop, plan, thing, smell, shut, sticky, spent, lunch, pumpkin, clock, gift, class, skip,and swing
Specials:
Monday - Library
Tuesday - P.E.
Wednesday - Music
Thursday - Library
Friday - Health
Our Halloween party will be Friday afternoon, Oct. 31. A note will be sent home as to what the boys should bring. The girls will bring treats for the Valentine's Day party.
Mrs. Staffileno
Monday, October 6, 2014
Week of October 6 - 10
Hello!
In reading this week we are reading Pop's Bridge. Look for that story to come home with your child.
In Math we are working on subtraction.
Spelling words:
use, kept, keep, also, always, starting, reach, does, what, and when
The test will be this Friday which is October 10.
PICTURE DAY IS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8.
SPECIAL FOR THE WEEK:
Monday : Health
Tuesday : Music
Wednesday : Library
Thursday : PE
Friday: Music
All kids need 10 AR points for the first quarter.
Thanks!
Mrs. Staffileno
In reading this week we are reading Pop's Bridge. Look for that story to come home with your child.
In Math we are working on subtraction.
Spelling words:
use, kept, keep, also, always, starting, reach, does, what, and when
The test will be this Friday which is October 10.
PICTURE DAY IS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8.
SPECIAL FOR THE WEEK:
Monday : Health
Tuesday : Music
Wednesday : Library
Thursday : PE
Friday: Music
All kids need 10 AR points for the first quarter.
Thanks!
Mrs. Staffileno
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Week of September 29 - October 3
Hello!
This week is going to be a little off the normal schedule due to the third grade field trips. Mr. Leintz's class will go to the Sundance Center on Monday, Mrs. Staffileno's class on Tuesday and Mrs. McMorris's class on Thursday. Due to the constant change in classes my reading kids will not have a spelling list.
Reading - We will read The Trial of Cardigan Jones on the days that we are all here. All reading kids are working towards 10 points for the first quarter in AR. The quarter ends November 7th.
Math - We continue with place value.
Science - Our study continues with life cycles of plants, frogs, birds and humans.
Specials:
Monday - Music
Tuesday - Field trip
Wednesday - P.E.
Thursday - Music
Friday - Library
Mrs. Staffileno
This week is going to be a little off the normal schedule due to the third grade field trips. Mr. Leintz's class will go to the Sundance Center on Monday, Mrs. Staffileno's class on Tuesday and Mrs. McMorris's class on Thursday. Due to the constant change in classes my reading kids will not have a spelling list.
Reading - We will read The Trial of Cardigan Jones on the days that we are all here. All reading kids are working towards 10 points for the first quarter in AR. The quarter ends November 7th.
Math - We continue with place value.
Science - Our study continues with life cycles of plants, frogs, birds and humans.
Specials:
Monday - Music
Tuesday - Field trip
Wednesday - P.E.
Thursday - Music
Friday - Library
Mrs. Staffileno
Friday, September 19, 2014
Week of Sept. 24
Hello!
There is no school on Monday and Tuesday of this week. Wednesday is an early out.
Reading - We will start the story The Trial of Cardigan Jones. Your child will bring home a copy of the story that they will read to you. Please sign and return it the next day! So many of you did that perfectly last week!
Math - We will work on expanded form.
Science - Life cycles
No spelling this week due to it being so short!
Specials:
Wednesday - Music
Thursday - Library
Friday Health
Have a happy long weekend!
Mrs. Staffileno
There is no school on Monday and Tuesday of this week. Wednesday is an early out.
Reading - We will start the story The Trial of Cardigan Jones. Your child will bring home a copy of the story that they will read to you. Please sign and return it the next day! So many of you did that perfectly last week!
Math - We will work on expanded form.
Science - Life cycles
No spelling this week due to it being so short!
Specials:
Wednesday - Music
Thursday - Library
Friday Health
Have a happy long weekend!
Mrs. Staffileno
Friday, September 12, 2014
Week of September 15 - 19
Hello!
Wow! The past week flew by. We worked so hard and the kids are adjusting well. We have learned a lot of new rules and procedures that the children keep practicing and are getting good at!
Here's a look at what's coming up for this week!
Reading - We are reading the story A Fine, Fine School. The story will be sent home for your child to read if they are in my reading class. We are working on writing letter, compare and contrast and comprehension.
Math - We are working on rounding and estimating sums.
Science - We continue our plant unit. We will do 2 experiments this week. One will be how water travels through a stem. The other will be dissecting flower parts and learn their names.
Spelling words for the week of Sept. 15:
weekend, because, of, friend, really, very, the, played,they, and was.
These are commonly misspelled so we will practice them all week. The test will be on Friday.
Specials for the week:
Monday - Library
Tuesday - Health
Wednesday - Music
Thursday - Library
Friday - P.E.
Keep selling coupon books and bringing in box tops!!!!
Mrs. Staffileno
Wow! The past week flew by. We worked so hard and the kids are adjusting well. We have learned a lot of new rules and procedures that the children keep practicing and are getting good at!
Here's a look at what's coming up for this week!
Reading - We are reading the story A Fine, Fine School. The story will be sent home for your child to read if they are in my reading class. We are working on writing letter, compare and contrast and comprehension.
Math - We are working on rounding and estimating sums.
Science - We continue our plant unit. We will do 2 experiments this week. One will be how water travels through a stem. The other will be dissecting flower parts and learn their names.
Spelling words for the week of Sept. 15:
weekend, because, of, friend, really, very, the, played,they, and was.
These are commonly misspelled so we will practice them all week. The test will be on Friday.
Specials for the week:
Monday - Library
Tuesday - Health
Wednesday - Music
Thursday - Library
Friday - P.E.
Keep selling coupon books and bringing in box tops!!!!
Mrs. Staffileno
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Weeks of Sept. 2 and Sept. 8
Hello and welcome to the new school year!
We are off to a super start! Here's what's happening!!
We have started off the new year by reviewing rules in the classroom and the hallways. With the new addition and playground, things have been a bit confusing for all of us but it is going well.
Reading - We read the story Chuka's Hawk. The kids will do some extensions with hawks the next two weeks that will include poetry, parts of speech, drawing, and research. This is a unit that the kids really enjoy.
Math - We just finish taking a beginning of the year test so that we can see what the children remember from second grade. We will start with place value on Monday .
Science - We just started our plant unit. The children have been carefully observing seeds, sorting them and showing measurements. We will study plants, life cycles and food chains for 6 weeks.
Early out is Wednesday, Sept. 10
Specials-
Sept. 2 Library
Sept. 3 P.E.
Sept. 4 Music
Sept. 5 Library
Sept. 8 Health
Sept. 9 Music
Sept. 10 Library
Sept. 11 P.E.
Sept. 12 Music
Thank you! Mrs. Staffileno
We are off to a super start! Here's what's happening!!
We have started off the new year by reviewing rules in the classroom and the hallways. With the new addition and playground, things have been a bit confusing for all of us but it is going well.
Reading - We read the story Chuka's Hawk. The kids will do some extensions with hawks the next two weeks that will include poetry, parts of speech, drawing, and research. This is a unit that the kids really enjoy.
Math - We just finish taking a beginning of the year test so that we can see what the children remember from second grade. We will start with place value on Monday .
Science - We just started our plant unit. The children have been carefully observing seeds, sorting them and showing measurements. We will study plants, life cycles and food chains for 6 weeks.
Early out is Wednesday, Sept. 10
Specials-
Sept. 2 Library
Sept. 3 P.E.
Sept. 4 Music
Sept. 5 Library
Sept. 8 Health
Sept. 9 Music
Sept. 10 Library
Sept. 11 P.E.
Sept. 12 Music
Thank you! Mrs. Staffileno
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Week of May 19 - 23
Hello!
Early out! May 21st at 1:00
Music Festival at Elder Grove: 3rd grade sings at 10:00 a.m.
Reading - We will start working on our "blank" books and develop them into an "All About Me" book. Also we will finish up our Abracadabra Book.
Math - We start a new unit on geometry.
Social Studies - We will learn the cities, rivers and mountains in Montana.
Spelling words: concept: ( short o sound as in "aw" "a" "o" and "au"
draw, walk, bought, because, frog, along, long, water, always, brought, off, belong, mall, straon, tall, and talk
Mrs. Staffileno
Early out! May 21st at 1:00
Music Festival at Elder Grove: 3rd grade sings at 10:00 a.m.
Reading - We will start working on our "blank" books and develop them into an "All About Me" book. Also we will finish up our Abracadabra Book.
Math - We start a new unit on geometry.
Social Studies - We will learn the cities, rivers and mountains in Montana.
Spelling words: concept: ( short o sound as in "aw" "a" "o" and "au"
draw, walk, bought, because, frog, along, long, water, always, brought, off, belong, mall, straon, tall, and talk
Mrs. Staffileno
Week of May 12 - 16
Hello!
This week is a little crazy with MAPS testing and field trips!
There is no spelling this week for my reading class!
Field trip for my class is Friday, May 16. We will be back in time for the track meet.
Mrs. Staffileno
This week is a little crazy with MAPS testing and field trips!
There is no spelling this week for my reading class!
Field trip for my class is Friday, May 16. We will be back in time for the track meet.
Mrs. Staffileno
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Week of May 5 - 9
Hello!
Reminders:
- Early out on Wednesday, May 7
- Talent show practice, Tuesday, May 6 at 3:00
- Staffileno class field trip on Friday, May 16. We will return in time for the track meet.
Reading - We are reading Abracadabra.
Math - Working with perimeter and area.
Social Studies - Mrs. McMorris' class will have a quiz on Wednesday over Montana facts.
Spelling words: taller, tallest, longer, longest, dirtier, dirtiest, hotter, hottest, stronger, strongest, greater, greatest, funnier, funniest, sharper, sharpest, stranger, and strangest
Happy Spring!
Mrs. Staffileno
Reminders:
- Early out on Wednesday, May 7
- Talent show practice, Tuesday, May 6 at 3:00
- Staffileno class field trip on Friday, May 16. We will return in time for the track meet.
Reading - We are reading Abracadabra.
Math - Working with perimeter and area.
Social Studies - Mrs. McMorris' class will have a quiz on Wednesday over Montana facts.
Spelling words: taller, tallest, longer, longest, dirtier, dirtiest, hotter, hottest, stronger, strongest, greater, greatest, funnier, funniest, sharper, sharpest, stranger, and strangest
Happy Spring!
Mrs. Staffileno
Monday, April 28, 2014
Week of April 28 - May 2
Hello!
It is hard to believe that May is approaching so quickly!
Keep your child reading as 20 AR points are required this quarter!
Mid-term is this Friday, May 2.
Reading - We will be starting a new chapter book called Abracadabra on Wednesday. Then the children will be performing in a magic show in the classroom in the middle of May so they should start learning a trick they can perform for the 3rd graders.
Math - We will begin with measuring length.
Social Studies ( Mrs. McMorris' class) - We are studying "where I live" and will have a quiz on Wednesday over the material. A study guide will be sent home Monday, April 28.
Spelling - ( concept: short o) October, shop, block, bottle, o'clock, sorry, socks, problem, what, jog, wash, was, clock, bottom, forgot, and body
Happy reading and studying!
Mrs. Staffileno
It is hard to believe that May is approaching so quickly!
Keep your child reading as 20 AR points are required this quarter!
Mid-term is this Friday, May 2.
Reading - We will be starting a new chapter book called Abracadabra on Wednesday. Then the children will be performing in a magic show in the classroom in the middle of May so they should start learning a trick they can perform for the 3rd graders.
Math - We will begin with measuring length.
Social Studies ( Mrs. McMorris' class) - We are studying "where I live" and will have a quiz on Wednesday over the material. A study guide will be sent home Monday, April 28.
Spelling - ( concept: short o) October, shop, block, bottle, o'clock, sorry, socks, problem, what, jog, wash, was, clock, bottom, forgot, and body
Happy reading and studying!
Mrs. Staffileno
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Week of April 22-25
Hello!
I hope you all had a wonderful Easter break. The kids came back very refreshed.
Reminders:
Early-out on Wednesday ( April 23)
AR points required for my reading class is 20 AR points. At least 5 points must be non-fiction.
In reading we are reading some stories from our basil. They are mostly non-fiction stories that the kids can test on.
In math we are working on our measurement unit and working with time.
No new spelling words for the week. However there are several kids who will be tested this Friday on the words they missed last week. Please ask your child for the "purple" sheet and it lists any words they missed previously.
We will work on our cursive handwriting of capital letters this week.
Social Studies will cover Montana and I will be teaching Mrs. McMorris' class for these last 6 weeks.
Mrs. Staffileno
I hope you all had a wonderful Easter break. The kids came back very refreshed.
Reminders:
Early-out on Wednesday ( April 23)
AR points required for my reading class is 20 AR points. At least 5 points must be non-fiction.
In reading we are reading some stories from our basil. They are mostly non-fiction stories that the kids can test on.
In math we are working on our measurement unit and working with time.
No new spelling words for the week. However there are several kids who will be tested this Friday on the words they missed last week. Please ask your child for the "purple" sheet and it lists any words they missed previously.
We will work on our cursive handwriting of capital letters this week.
Social Studies will cover Montana and I will be teaching Mrs. McMorris' class for these last 6 weeks.
Mrs. Staffileno
Friday, April 11, 2014
Week of April 14 -17
Hello!
* No school this Friday ( April 18 and the following Monday)
* AR points this quarter are 20 points for my reading class. The kids are working towards a pizza party.
Reading - We continue with the novel Sarah, Plain and Tall
Math - We are finished with fractions and will start geometry.
THERE WILL BE SPELLING THIS WEEK DUE TO NOT HAVING IT LAST WEEK!!!!!
Here are the new spelling words: (a lot of these are review words)
receive, because, where, were, doesn't, everywhere, already, a lot, remember, forgotten, question, children, before, answer, brought, friends, anyone, and watched.
* No school this Friday ( April 18 and the following Monday)
* AR points this quarter are 20 points for my reading class. The kids are working towards a pizza party.
Reading - We continue with the novel Sarah, Plain and Tall
Math - We are finished with fractions and will start geometry.
THERE WILL BE SPELLING THIS WEEK DUE TO NOT HAVING IT LAST WEEK!!!!!
Here are the new spelling words: (a lot of these are review words)
receive, because, where, were, doesn't, everywhere, already, a lot, remember, forgotten, question, children, before, answer, brought, friends, anyone, and watched.
Monday, March 31, 2014
Week of March 31- April 4
Hello!
In reading we are starting the novel, Sarah, Plain and Tall. This is a wonderful story about a mail order bride and two children needing a mother.
Math - We continue our study of fractions.
Social Studies - We will talk about famous people that have had an impact on Montana and why they are famous.
Spelling words this week (concept: ear, are, ere, air words)
near, care, fire, where, hear, wire, stairs, deer, ear, year, tire, here, dear chair, air, and hair. Test will be Friday, April 4.
Mrs. Staffileno
In reading we are starting the novel, Sarah, Plain and Tall. This is a wonderful story about a mail order bride and two children needing a mother.
Math - We continue our study of fractions.
Social Studies - We will talk about famous people that have had an impact on Montana and why they are famous.
Spelling words this week (concept: ear, are, ere, air words)
near, care, fire, where, hear, wire, stairs, deer, ear, year, tire, here, dear chair, air, and hair. Test will be Friday, April 4.
Mrs. Staffileno
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Week of March 25- 28
Hello!
I hope you all had a nice break! I am sure the kids will be ready to work hard when they come back from a restful break.
Early out - Wednesday ( March 26 )
Reading - We are starting the novel Sarah, Plain and Tall. We will spend about 2 weeks on this book.
Math - Comparing fractions will be our focus.
Social Studies - Yellowstone National Park, George Armstrong Custer and Chief Joseph will be covered
Spelling - No spelling this week due to a short week.
Happy Spring!
Mrs. Staffileno
I hope you all had a nice break! I am sure the kids will be ready to work hard when they come back from a restful break.
Early out - Wednesday ( March 26 )
Reading - We are starting the novel Sarah, Plain and Tall. We will spend about 2 weeks on this book.
Math - Comparing fractions will be our focus.
Social Studies - Yellowstone National Park, George Armstrong Custer and Chief Joseph will be covered
Spelling - No spelling this week due to a short week.
Happy Spring!
Mrs. Staffileno
Monday, March 17, 2014
Week of March 17 - 20
Hello!
Reading - We are reading a story from a Judy Moody book .
Math- We continue to work on fractions.
Social Studies with Mr. Leintz's class - Study of bison and Yellowstone National Park.
Spelling - No spelling this week. However, kids who missed any words last week will be retested on Thursday.
Happy Spring!
Mrs. Staffileno
Reading - We are reading a story from a Judy Moody book .
Math- We continue to work on fractions.
Social Studies with Mr. Leintz's class - Study of bison and Yellowstone National Park.
Spelling - No spelling this week. However, kids who missed any words last week will be retested on Thursday.
Happy Spring!
Mrs. Staffileno
Monday, March 10, 2014
Week of March 10 - March 14
Hello!
I hope you all had a chance to look over your child's midterms. The quarter ends April 2.
Early out this Wednesday, March 12.
Reading - We are starting some new stories in the basil. Watch for a large folder in your child's backpack and they will read it to you.
Math - Fractions!!!!
Spelling words: concept: ir,ur,er,or
nurse, work, shirt, hurt, first, word, serve, curly, dirt, third, worry, turn, stir, firm, her, girl, perfect, and hamburger
Thank you!
Mrs. Staffileno
I hope you all had a chance to look over your child's midterms. The quarter ends April 2.
Early out this Wednesday, March 12.
Reading - We are starting some new stories in the basil. Watch for a large folder in your child's backpack and they will read it to you.
Math - Fractions!!!!
Spelling words: concept: ir,ur,er,or
nurse, work, shirt, hurt, first, word, serve, curly, dirt, third, worry, turn, stir, firm, her, girl, perfect, and hamburger
Thank you!
Mrs. Staffileno
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Week of March 3
Hello!
We have been working very hard in school despite the tractors and loud machines outside of our windows. The construction has begun on our new classrooms!
AR points for the quarter: Every child needs at least 5 pts of NON-FICTION. The goal is 20pts by April 2.
Mid-term grades come home on March 7.
Reading: We are just finishing up our novel Lumber Camp Library.
Math: We just started our 2 month unit on fractions
Spelling words concept ( oo,ew,u-e, u-e)
noon, huge, few, used, tooth, blue, school, Tuesday, who, knew, two, true, too, news, move, June
Happy reading and studying!
Mrs. Staffileno
We have been working very hard in school despite the tractors and loud machines outside of our windows. The construction has begun on our new classrooms!
AR points for the quarter: Every child needs at least 5 pts of NON-FICTION. The goal is 20pts by April 2.
Mid-term grades come home on March 7.
Reading: We are just finishing up our novel Lumber Camp Library.
Math: We just started our 2 month unit on fractions
Spelling words concept ( oo,ew,u-e, u-e)
noon, huge, few, used, tooth, blue, school, Tuesday, who, knew, two, true, too, news, move, June
Happy reading and studying!
Mrs. Staffileno
Monday, February 24, 2014
Hello!
We are already in our last week of February! That's so hard to believe.
In reading class, we are reading Lumber Camp Library. It is a wonderful novel and it is an AR book. We are working hard on the parts of speech too.
In math we will finish our division chapter this week and then start on fractions.
Famous people in Montana is the focus this week in Social Studies.
Spelling words: (concept: contractions)
she's, they'll, I've, you'll, we've, I'm, I'll, you've, it's, I'd, you'd, we'll, they'd, she'll, they've, he's, would've, could've, and should've.
Have a good week!
Mrs. Staffileno
We are already in our last week of February! That's so hard to believe.
In reading class, we are reading Lumber Camp Library. It is a wonderful novel and it is an AR book. We are working hard on the parts of speech too.
In math we will finish our division chapter this week and then start on fractions.
Famous people in Montana is the focus this week in Social Studies.
Spelling words: (concept: contractions)
she's, they'll, I've, you'll, we've, I'm, I'll, you've, it's, I'd, you'd, we'll, they'd, she'll, they've, he's, would've, could've, and should've.
Have a good week!
Mrs. Staffileno
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Week of Feb. 18
Hello!
I hope you all had a relaxing break!
We are working very hard on our AR points. The kids check out library books every three days so they should be equiped to read their 20 minutes nightly.
Reading - We are reading Lumber Camp Library.
Math - Working on division
Social Studies - Learning Montana cities, rivers and mountains
Spelling words this week: concept: ( ur, or, ir, ere, ear)
curl, world, learn, turn, were, girl, word, bird, work, earth, first, Thursday, dirt, worm, fur, and third.
Happy studying!
Mrs. Staffileno
I hope you all had a relaxing break!
We are working very hard on our AR points. The kids check out library books every three days so they should be equiped to read their 20 minutes nightly.
Reading - We are reading Lumber Camp Library.
Math - Working on division
Social Studies - Learning Montana cities, rivers and mountains
Spelling words this week: concept: ( ur, or, ir, ere, ear)
curl, world, learn, turn, were, girl, word, bird, work, earth, first, Thursday, dirt, worm, fur, and third.
Happy studying!
Mrs. Staffileno
Monday, February 10, 2014
Week of Feb. 10 - 14
Hello!
A few reminders:
- Early out this Wednesday, Feb. 12.
- There is no school on Firday, Feb. 14 or Monday, Feb. 17.
- Please send box tops with your child. The contest ends on Fab. 21.
- The Valentine's Day party is this Thursday, Feb. 12 at 2:00. Girls will
be bringing the treats.
There is no spelling this week due to the fact that it is early out Wednesday and no school on Friday. However, if your child missed any words on last weeks test those words will be given again on Thursday, Feb. 13. Please help your child with any missed words.
Have a great week!
Mrs. Staffileno
A few reminders:
- Early out this Wednesday, Feb. 12.
- There is no school on Firday, Feb. 14 or Monday, Feb. 17.
- Please send box tops with your child. The contest ends on Fab. 21.
- The Valentine's Day party is this Thursday, Feb. 12 at 2:00. Girls will
be bringing the treats.
There is no spelling this week due to the fact that it is early out Wednesday and no school on Friday. However, if your child missed any words on last weeks test those words will be given again on Thursday, Feb. 13. Please help your child with any missed words.
Have a great week!
Mrs. Staffileno
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Week of February 3 -7
Hello!
February is such an exciting month with a lot of fun activities going on. This is "I Love to Read" month. Many of the kids are participating in the Read-a-thon. Fridays are dress up days and can be found on the school website.
Wednesday is 100 day. Please send your child with a baggie of 100 edible items. We will make trail mix and celebrate the 100th day of school.
Kids need to bring a shoebox to school by Friday so we can decorate them.
Reading - We are on the story Yonder Mountain
Math - We are learning many strategies for patterns and tables
Social Studies - We have a test over Montana facts on Wednesday. Besides that we are learning about the importance of the bison to the Native American people.
Spelling words: ( suffix of -ed and - ing)
sneezed, smiling, beginning, hoped, dropping, shining, stopped, pleased, dropped, liked, taking, driving, closed, jogged, hopping, shopping, mopped, and liking.
Stay warm!
Mrs. STaffileno
February is such an exciting month with a lot of fun activities going on. This is "I Love to Read" month. Many of the kids are participating in the Read-a-thon. Fridays are dress up days and can be found on the school website.
Wednesday is 100 day. Please send your child with a baggie of 100 edible items. We will make trail mix and celebrate the 100th day of school.
Kids need to bring a shoebox to school by Friday so we can decorate them.
Reading - We are on the story Yonder Mountain
Math - We are learning many strategies for patterns and tables
Social Studies - We have a test over Montana facts on Wednesday. Besides that we are learning about the importance of the bison to the Native American people.
Spelling words: ( suffix of -ed and - ing)
sneezed, smiling, beginning, hoped, dropping, shining, stopped, pleased, dropped, liked, taking, driving, closed, jogged, hopping, shopping, mopped, and liking.
Stay warm!
Mrs. STaffileno
Monday, January 27, 2014
January 27 - 31
Hello!
Just a few reminders
- please continue helping your child with their math facts. When they go to fourth grade, the teachers will not be teaching the facts to your kids. It is assumed that they know them and will move onto harder math concepts involving memorized facts.
- AR points this quarter are set at 20 points. 5 of those points must be non-fiction!
- report cards come home this Friday.
Reading - We just finished writing our research papers and the kids did an amazing job. We will be reading some stories from our reading book. The kids will be bringing home a copy to read to you.
Math - My class continues to work on multiplication and division.
Social Studies - My homeroom has a test on "Where do we live" this Wednesday, January 29. A study guide was sent home on Monday.
Spelling : ( concept; suffixes) ending, wished, asked, guessing, laughing, dreamed, rained, meeting, sleeping, handed, painted, filled, reading, subtracted, thanked, waited, scared, and walked.
Have a good week! Mrs. STaffileno
Just a few reminders
- please continue helping your child with their math facts. When they go to fourth grade, the teachers will not be teaching the facts to your kids. It is assumed that they know them and will move onto harder math concepts involving memorized facts.
- AR points this quarter are set at 20 points. 5 of those points must be non-fiction!
- report cards come home this Friday.
Reading - We just finished writing our research papers and the kids did an amazing job. We will be reading some stories from our reading book. The kids will be bringing home a copy to read to you.
Math - My class continues to work on multiplication and division.
Social Studies - My homeroom has a test on "Where do we live" this Wednesday, January 29. A study guide was sent home on Monday.
Spelling : ( concept; suffixes) ending, wished, asked, guessing, laughing, dreamed, rained, meeting, sleeping, handed, painted, filled, reading, subtracted, thanked, waited, scared, and walked.
Have a good week! Mrs. STaffileno
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Week of January 21 - 24
Hello!
Thursday is the end of 2nd quarter! I can't believe we are halfway through the school year. WOW!
AR points for 3rd quarter is set at 20 ( 5 of those points must be non-fiction)
Reading - We are finishing up our polar bear unit. The kids have done very well on this challenging book. Continue having your child read 20 minutes a night and return their reading logs on Monday.
Math - We continue to work on multiplication and division. The kids need to keep studying their flashcards. The slip is checked every Monday and it is for a grade.
Social Studies - We are finished with our science block and will have social studies the rest of the year. My class will do an extensive unit on Montana.
Spelling words - We will have spelling this week even though it is a short week. Concept: (prefixes ) The words are: prevent, preserve, predict, product, unlucky, undo, untie, repeat, remain, reconnect, redo, misbehave, mischief, mistake. Review words: birthday, receive, friend, and suppose. Test will be on Friday, January 24.
Report cards will come on January 31.
Thank you! Mrs. Staffileno
Thursday is the end of 2nd quarter! I can't believe we are halfway through the school year. WOW!
AR points for 3rd quarter is set at 20 ( 5 of those points must be non-fiction)
Reading - We are finishing up our polar bear unit. The kids have done very well on this challenging book. Continue having your child read 20 minutes a night and return their reading logs on Monday.
Math - We continue to work on multiplication and division. The kids need to keep studying their flashcards. The slip is checked every Monday and it is for a grade.
Social Studies - We are finished with our science block and will have social studies the rest of the year. My class will do an extensive unit on Montana.
Spelling words - We will have spelling this week even though it is a short week. Concept: (prefixes ) The words are: prevent, preserve, predict, product, unlucky, undo, untie, repeat, remain, reconnect, redo, misbehave, mischief, mistake. Review words: birthday, receive, friend, and suppose. Test will be on Friday, January 24.
Report cards will come on January 31.
Thank you! Mrs. Staffileno
Thursday, January 2, 2014
Weeks of January2 and January 6-10
Hello!
I hope you all had a wonderful and relaxing Christmas break. The kids seemed very rested and ready to start working their brains!
Reading - We are starting a chapter book called Polar Bears and the Arctic. We will study polar bears, the Arctic Circle, how animals and people survive, and how changes are affecting this region.
Math - We continue to work on multiplication and division. Keep working on the facts with your child. They are given a timing every day and are working on earning a sundae.
Science - Our work with food chains will be studied for 2 weeks.
Spelling - No spelling for Jan. 2 or 3.
Spelling words for the week of January 6 are: polar, bear, Arctic, Arctic Circle, harsh, weather, animals, permafrost, tundra, equator, orbit, Inuit, Eskimos, caribou, parka, dogsled, kayak, and umiak. NOTE: The spelling test will be given on MONDAY, January 13 because my class will be on their field trip Friday, January 10.
Field Trip- January 10, from 9:00 - 2:00. Kids need a sack lunch and appropriate clothing for the day.
Stay warm!
Mrs. Staffileno
I hope you all had a wonderful and relaxing Christmas break. The kids seemed very rested and ready to start working their brains!
Reading - We are starting a chapter book called Polar Bears and the Arctic. We will study polar bears, the Arctic Circle, how animals and people survive, and how changes are affecting this region.
Math - We continue to work on multiplication and division. Keep working on the facts with your child. They are given a timing every day and are working on earning a sundae.
Science - Our work with food chains will be studied for 2 weeks.
Spelling - No spelling for Jan. 2 or 3.
Spelling words for the week of January 6 are: polar, bear, Arctic, Arctic Circle, harsh, weather, animals, permafrost, tundra, equator, orbit, Inuit, Eskimos, caribou, parka, dogsled, kayak, and umiak. NOTE: The spelling test will be given on MONDAY, January 13 because my class will be on their field trip Friday, January 10.
Field Trip- January 10, from 9:00 - 2:00. Kids need a sack lunch and appropriate clothing for the day.
Stay warm!
Mrs. Staffileno
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