Contact Information:
Mrs. M. Callaghan
mcallaghan@ksd140.org







Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Homework

Reading/Language Arts:
Practice page 149

Spelling:
Practice page 150

Math:
Home links 4.8 and 4.9

Reminders:
1. Reading sheets for Pizza Hut are due Friday. New sheets for December went out Monday.
2. Scholastic Book orders for November were put in today, they should be arriving shortly. New order forms for December were handed out today.

Have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Interactive Multiplication Games

Here is a great way start practicing your multiplication skills.

Interactive Multiplication Games

Have fun with these games!

Homework

Reading/Language Arts:
Practice pages 143 and 144.

Math:
Home link 4.7

Reminders:
1. Pizza Hut reading sheets for November are due Friday.
2. Today the unit 2 benchmark test were sent home graded. This assignment will be taken as a homework grade instead of a test grade. If you have any questions about this assignment, please call me.

Have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

Monday, November 28, 2011

Homework

Welcome Back!

Reading/Language Arts:
Vocabulary lesson 11 worksheet

Spelling:
5 times each for lesson 11 words, must have ALL 18 words

Math:
Home link 4.6

Social Studies:
Our Environment worksheet, we started chapter 4 today.

Reminder:
1. Pizza Hut reading sheets for December went out today. Reading sheets for November are due NO later than Friday. 

Have a GREAT Monday!

 

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving

Parent/Teacher Conferences are now over. I want to thank all the parents that were able to come. I hope everybody has a great week off and Thanksgiving. Take care and contact me with any questions.


Friday, November 18, 2011

Halloween Party






Happy Friday!

Homework:
Please signed your child's Friday folder

Things we learned this week:
1. Observed the interaction of water on different materials.
2. Practiced our comprehension skills and started writing extended response.
3. Division and multiplication number stories.
4. The students took chapter 3 test in Social Studies, they went home today.
5. Reviewed sequencing and cause/effect in stories.

Special Notes:
1. Parent/teacher conferences will be held next Monday and Tuesday. If you cannot attend your schedule time, please contact me as soon as possible. I can always schedule a new time or we could have a phone conference.
2. I hope you all enjoy your week off and have a great Thanksgiving. Enjoy this time with your love ones. I know one thing I am truly thankful for is the opportunity to teach your child in my class.
3. Again, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Happy Thanksgiving! 

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Homework for Thursday 11-17-2011

I am placing the homework on the blog for Thursday early because I will not be at school tomorrow. 

Reading/Language Arts:
1. Study D.O.L. week 12, test will be Friday.
2. Cause and effect worksheet

Spelling:
Study unit 2 review words, must know ALL 25 words for the test. Spelling unit 2 review test will be Friday.

Math:
Home link 4.5

Friday is sports day, wear your favorite sports jersey or shirt. 

Virtual Backpack

Remember to visit out virtual backpack website. Here you will find our newsletter for each month and other great information. 

Keller's Virtual Backpack Website

Enjoy!

Homework

Reading/Language Arts:
Sequencing worksheet (extra practice for benchmark test)

Math:
Home link 4.4

Social Studies:
Study for chapter 3 test, test will be tomorrow. Remember to study your flash cards and study guide!

Reminders:
1. I will NOT be at school tomorrow due to MAP training. If you have any issues/concerns, please call me and leave a message. I will get back to you as soon as possible.
2. Read for Pizza Hut, goal is 250 minutes.
3. Get your book orders in as soon as possible.

Thank you to ALL the parents that came in this morning and read with their child. It was a joy to see you today.

Have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Homework

Reading/Language Arts:
Understanding Sequence worksheet (extra practice)

Spelling:
None unless you did not finish your 5 times each for the review words

Math:
Home link 4.3 

Science:
Observe water at home, starting our water unit tomorrow!

Social Studies:
Complete your chapter 3 study guide and study for the test. Chapter three test will be Thursday. I will be going over the study guide tomorrow. Remember to study your vocabulary flash cards!

Reminders:
1. Get your book orders in as soon as possible.
2. Read for Pizza Hut, goal is 250 minutes.
3. Wear something you can read tomorrow.

I was gone the entire day yesterday for a professional development day. I am sorry if you checked the blog and did not see the homework. I will NOT be at school on Thursday as well due to MAP training. Thanks for understanding.

Have a GREAT Tuesday!
Who's ready for some turkey?!?

Friday, November 11, 2011

Happy Friday!

Homework:
Get your Friday folder signed by your parents/guardians

Things we learned this week:
1. Multiplication diagrams
2. Our country's regions
3. Subject and object pronouns
4. How to find the main idea in a story
5. Practiced our subtraction skills

Week of November 14th:
1. Reading Week and Spirit Week (papers are going home today with the information)
2. November 16th is D.E.A.R. breakfast
3. Scholastic Book orders for November went out today. NO CASH, checks only! (For sure)

The weather is changing! Brrrr..... Make sure you wear a warmer jacket! Have a wonderful weekend. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call me.

Mrs. Callaghan

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Everyday Math Home Links

Parents,

This may be a strange website but this website allows you to access the Every Day Math home links. The website allows you to print home links from any unit as well. I think this would be helpful if your child forgets their homework at school.

Thanks,

Mrs. Callaghan

Website:
http://www.mrnale.com/Homelinks.htm

Grammar Rock Pronoun

Homework

Reading/Language Arts:
1. Study D.O.L. week 11, test will be tomorrow
2. Re-read Young Edison, test will be tomorrow
3. Study vocabulary words/definitions, test will be tomorrow

Spelling:
Study spelling words from lesson 10, test will be tomorrow

Math: 
Home link 4.1

Social Studies:
Start studying your chapter 3 vocabulary flash cards, test will be next Tuesday. Students will receive their study guide tomorrow.

Reminders:
1. Hot Lunch order forms are due TOMORROW. 
2. Read for Pizza Hut

Have a TERRIFIC Thursday!

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Homework

Welcome back!

Reading/Language Arts:
Practice page 135

Spelling:
Practice page 136

Math:
1. Finish your subtraction turkey sheets
2. Please get your math test signed and return it to school

Reminders:
1. Picture Retake Day is tomorrow.
2. Read for Pizza Hut

Have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Monday, November 7, 2011

Homework

Reading/Language Arts:
Vocabulary worksheet for lesson 10

Math:
Subtraction worksheet (subtraction arrows)

Spelling:
5 times each for lesson 10 words, must have ALL 18 words

Social Studies:
Our Country's Region worksheet

Bring back your report card envelopes

All homework is due Wednesday, there is no school tomorrow (Teacher's Institute Day).

Have a great Monday!

Friday, November 4, 2011

Happy Friday!

Homework:
Report Cards were issued today. Please look over your child's report card and sign the back. Return the envelope signed. Also, on the back of the yellow envelope I wrote conference times. Please check over these times and let me know if there is an issue. 

Things we learned this week:
1. Nouns in the subject and verbs in the predicate
2. Cause and effect
3. Our country's geography
4. Took unit 1 science test, students did great
5. Diameter and circumference 

Coming Soon:
1. November 8th, NO SCHOOL (Teacher's Institute Day)
2. November 10th, picture re take day
3. November 11th, Fannie May is due and Hot Lunch order forms are due
4. November 15th, Dippin Dots

We had a wonderful week. I hope everybody enjoys the weekend. If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact me.

Mrs. Callaghan


Thursday, November 3, 2011

Homework

Reading/Language Arts:
1. Study D.O.L. week 10, test will be tomorrow
2. Re-read story from lesson 9, test will be tomorrow. You can access the story online, just use your username and password.
3. Study lesson 9 vocabulary words, test will be tomorrow.

Spelling:
Study lesson 9 spelling words, test will be tomorrow. 

Math: 
Addition/Subtraction worksheet, extra practice for the students. Please try to review addition and subtraction at home if possible. This is very important that the students master these skills. 

Reminders:
1. Pizza Hut reading sheets went out yesterday, the goal for November is 250 minutes. 
2. I will be sending out Scholastic Book order forms tomorrow for the month of November. The more books students order, the more book we receive for free for our classroom!
3. Our school is now selling charms, they will be 25 cents, bring in your quarters.

Have a great Thursday!


Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Homework

Reading/Language Arts:
Practice page 114

Spelling:
Practice page 113

Math:
Study for chapter 3 test, test will be tomorrow. We went over the study guide today in class.

Reminder:
1. November reading sheet are now out for Pizza Hut

Have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!


Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Homework

Reading/Language Arts:
Vocabulary sheet for lesson 9

Spelling:
5 times each, must have ALL 18 words (spelling list was handed out today)

Math:
Home link 3.9

Reminder:
1. Report Cards will be issued Friday.

I was absent yesterday, there was no homework assigned. Thank you!
Mrs. Callaghan

Have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

Welcome November