Week of April 30^th-May 4^th

This week in Reading we will begin the story Building with Dad. The question we will focus on is: What are different ways of building? This story is an informational fiction and we will be focusing on the text based comprehension skill of compare and contrast. Our phonics skill is /a/ spelled Aa and /i/ spelled Ii. Our high frequency words are: here, with, do, what, little.

This week in Math we will begin Topic 11, Decomposing Numbers 11 to 19. We will learn to create number sets to 19 and learn parts of numbers 11-19. Please continue practicing counting to 100 by ones, fives, and tens as well as writing numbers 0 to 20.

Our class took some of the end of the year Kindergarten testing which was administered by the Title 1 teachers last week. I have not yet received the results on the ten-minute writing test but as I was walking around during the test I noticed a huge improvement. Thank you for working with your child! J This Thursday, students will take the Math DIBELS test. They will be asked to identify as many numbers, out of order, as possible, tell the quantity that is bigger when looking at both sides of a domino, and tell the number that would come next when looking at a flash card.

Our daily special schedule for the week is: Monday, Day 8-Gym; Tuesday, Day 9-Music; Wednesday, Day 10-Computer; Thursday, Day 1-Art; and Friday, Day 2-Guidance.

Some dates to look ahead: 5/3-Math DIBELS test, 5/16-Reading DIBELS test, 5/22-Kindergarten Graduation, 5/28- off for Memorial Day.

If you ever need to contact me, please call the school at 570-874-3661 ext. 3243 or email at scapone@northschuylkill.net.

Week of April 23^rd-27^th

This week in Reading we will begin the story This Is the Way We Go to School! The question we will focus on is: How do children around the world get to school? This story is an informational fiction and we will be focusing on the text based comprehension skill of drawing conclusions. Our phonics skill is /y/ spelled Yy and /kw/ spelled qu. Our high frequency words are: where, come

This week in Math we will continue with Topic 10, Composing Numbers 11 to 19. We will learn to make the numbers 11-19 as well as write number sentences for the numbers 11-20. Our topic 10 test will be on Friday. J Please continue practicing counting to 100 by ones, fives, and tens as well as writing numbers 0 to 20.

Please continue to practice writing as many possible words in ten minutes. The goal is to get approximately 30 words written correctly. Two and three letter words that are sight words or word families are the easiest to remember. Remember repeat words, backwards letters, and illegible letter or words will not be counted. Students will also be asked to write two sentences. Review punctuation, spacing, and sounding out words. Our class will be getting tested this Thursday so please continue to practice. J

Our daily special schedule for the week is: Monday, Day 3-Gym; Tuesday, Day 4-Music; Wednesday, Day 5-Computer; Thursday, Day 6-Art; and Friday, Day 7-Library.

Some dates to look ahead: 4/24-Art Show 4-6pm, 4/26-Kindergarten Graduation Pictures (students must wear a white collar), 4/27-Paid Dress Down, $1.00 “Pink Against Bullying” dress down day. (From Mrs. Hull: The shirt cannot have any offensive language or suggestive statements.  Suggestions … any collared pink shirt, a solid pink t-shirt, or any pink North Schuylkill shirts), 4/30 Kindergarten Physicals.

If you ever need to contact me, please call the school at 570-874-3661 ext. 3243 or email at scapone@northschuylkill.net.

Week of April 16^th-20^th

This week in Reading we will begin the story On the Move! The question we will focus on is: How do people in different parts of the world travel? This story is an informational text and we will be focusing on the text based comprehension skill of main idea. Our phonics skill is /v/ spelled Vv and /z/ spelled Zz. Our high frequency words are: where, come

This week in Math we will continue with Topic 9, Composing and Decomposing Numbers to 10. We will learn to make the numbers 4-10 as well as write number sentences for the numbers 4-10. Our topic 9 test will be on Wednesday. J Please continue practicing counting to 100 by ones, fives, and tens as well as writing numbers 0 to 20.

On Friday, a timed writing words assessment and explanation was sent home. We will be practicing writing as many words as we can in ten minutes. An average goal is 30 words. I will be sending these home so you can see how your child is doing. Be sure to practice this at home as well. Using word families and changing a vowel is an easy way to think of more words quickly.

Our daily special schedule for the week is: Monday, Day 8-Gym; Tuesday, Day 9-Music; Wednesday, Day 10-Computer; Thursday, Day 1-Art; and Friday, Day 2-Guidance.

Some dates to look ahead: 4/18-Picture Money or Returned Pictures Due, 4/20-Spartan Dress Down $1.00, 4/26-Kindergarten Graduation Pictures (students must wear a white collar).

If you ever need to contact me, please call the school at 570-874-3661 ext. 3243 or email at scapone@northschuylkill.net.

Week of April 9^th-13th

This week in Reading we will begin the story The Little Engine That Could. The question we will focus on is: What kind of work do trains do? This story is a classic fantasy and we will be focusing on the text based comprehension skill of plot. Our phonics skill is /u/ spelled Uu. Our high frequency words are: what, said, was.

This week in Math we will continue with Topic 9, Composing and Decomposing Numbers to 10. We will learn to make the numbers 4-10 as well as write number sentences for the numbers 4-10. Please continue practicing counting to 100 by ones, fives, and tens as well as writing numbers 0 to 20.

It is not too late to send in an auction basket donation. Our class theme is “Summer Time Pool Fun”. Our basket looks great. Thank you to all for the wonderful donations! J The auction will be held this Saturday and Sunday at NSE’s gym. There are some really great prizes and some baskets set aside strictly for NSE students. Hope to see you there.

Our daily special schedule for the week is: Monday, Day 3-Gym; Tuesday, Day 4-Music; Wednesday, Day 5-Computer; Thursday, Day 6-Art; and Friday, Day 7-Library.

Some dates to look ahead: 4/9-PTO Meeting, 4/13-Community Movie Night at NSE at 7pm, 4/14-4/15-Basket Auction at NSE.

If you ever need to contact me, please call the school at 570-874-3661 ext. 3243 or email at scapone@northschylkill.net.

A Few Reminders

Tomorrow, Thursday, March 29^th will be a free dress down for all students. Students may wear a Spartan shirt with jeans, sweats, or shorts. I am very proud to report that all students received their 4 stamps for the PBIS reward tomorrow. Great job!! J  Due to the PBIS reward, tomorrow will be a non-rotation day. There is no school on Friday, March 30^th. School will resume on Monday, April 2^nd. School Spring pictures will be taken on Tuesday, April 3^rd. Students may dress in their “Sunday best” or better for school pictures. A collared shirt is not needed for pictures, but keep in mind that sleeveless tops are not permitted. Monday will be rotation day 8 and we will have Gym. 

Week of March 26^th-29th

Next week in Reading we will begin the story Mayday! Mayday!. The question we will focus on is: What kinds of transportation help us in an emergency? This story is an informational text and we will be focusing on the comprehension skill of cause and effect. Our phonics skill is /ks/ spelled Xx. Our high frequency words are: yellow, blue, and green.

Next week in Math we will finish Topic 8, Understanding Subtraction. Our test will be on Wednesday, March 28^th. In this topic, we will learn about stories about separating, take away and comparing. Additionally, we will learn about using the minus sign, finding differences and subtraction sentences. Please continue practicing counting to 100 by ones, fives, and tens as well as writing numbers 0 to 20.

Please be sure to send in any auction basket donations. We have the following items: power pump hydro blaster, 1 spray kid’s sunscreen, goggles, and an inflatable raft. Our classroom basket theme for the auction is “Summer Time Pool Fun”. We will be accepting donations until April 6^th. Some ideas for our basket include: sunscreen, goggles, mask, pool toys, flip-flops, sun hats, visor, Frisbee, balls, rafts, pool noodles, inflatables, towels, and swim bag.

Our classroom is in need of some glues sticks. It would be greatly appreciated if each student could bring in a four pack of glue sticks. Thank you in advance for your donation.

Our daily special schedule for next week is: Monday, Day 5- Computer; Tuesday, Day 6- Art; Wednesday, Day 7- Library; Thursday, Day- Non-Rotation Day; and Friday, Day- Off. Please remember if we have a snow day that the next school day will be the next rotation day.

Some dates to look ahead: 3/27-Title 1 Family Fun Night at 6pm at the elementary, 3/29-PBIS Reward-Non-Rotation Day, 3/30-No School, 4/2-Spring Picture Day

If you ever need to contact me, please call the school at 570-874-3661 ext. 3243 or email at scapone@northschylkill.net.

Week of March 19^th-23^rd

This week in Reading we will begin the story Max Takes the Train. The question we will focus on is: What are different ways of going places? This story is an animal fantasy and we will be focusing on the comprehension skill of realism and fantasy. Our phonics skill is /j/ spelled Jj and /w/ spelled Ww. Our high frequency words are: yellow, blue, and green.

This week in Math we will continue with Topic 8, Understanding Subtraction. In this topic, we will learn about stories about separating, take away and comparing. Additionally, we will learn about using the minus sign, finding differences and subtraction sentences. Please continue practicing counting to 100 by ones, fives, and tens.

Our classroom is in need of some glues sticks. It would be greatly appreciated if each student could bring in a four pack of glue sticks. Thank you in advance for your donation.

Our daily special schedule is: Monday, Day 2: Guidance, Tuesday, Day 3: Gym, Wednesday, Day 4: Music, Thursday, Day 5: Computers, and Friday, Day 6: Art. Please remember if we have a snow day that the next school day will be the next rotation day.

Please be sure to send in any auction basket donations. So far, we do not have anything for our basket. Please refer to the PTO letter about the basket auction that was sent home last week. Our classroom basket theme for the auction is “Summer Time Pool Fun”. We will be accepting donations until April 6^th. Some ideas for our basket include: sunscreen, goggles, mask, pool toys, flip-flops, sun hats, visor, Frisbee, balls, rafts, pool noodles, inflatables, towels, and swim bag.

Some dates to look ahead: 3/22-Meet the Spartans at 7pm in HS gym, 3/27-Title 1 Family Fun Night at 6pm at the elementary, 3/29-PBIS Reward, 3/30-No School.

If you ever need to contact me, please call the school at     570-874-3661 ext. 3243 or email at scapone@northschylkill.net.