Sunday, October 27, 2013

October 28-November 1

  • OIS Annual Candy Crash is Tuesday, October 29th from 5:30-7:00. It costs $1 to attend. 
  • This week is theme week in reading. There is no weekly story. Students will be taking theme test 2. We will also review focus skills, grammar skills, and spelling words.
  • This week's focus skill is review of Theme (lesson 6 and 7) and Text Structure: Sequence (lesson 8 and 9). 
  • This week's spelling words are review of the last 2 weeks: through, you're, want, there, said, their, won't, they're, throw, your, looked, always, sometimes, again, because, another, beginning, which, people, and thought. Test will be next Thursday.
  • This week's grammar skill is review of compound subjects and predicates, simple and compound sentences, and prepositions and propositional phrases.
  • The classes took chapter 3 social studies tests last week. These tests are open book and page numbers given to find the answers! There were lots of 100s!!
  • If you would like to conference (phone or in person), please let me know! 
  • Last week's tests come home on Tuesday.
  • If your child makes a D (60-69) or an F (59 and below), please sign the test and return it the next day.  .
  • Please check agenda books daily!
  • Your child has spelling homework this week on Tuesday night. Homework is listed in the agenda books!   
  • A BIG thank you to all of you who sent in candy!  Keep the pencils coming!!
  • OIS Fall Festival is Friday, November 8th. A note will be coming home soon with all of the details. Our booth is face paint, so if any one is interested in volunteering some time to paint faces, just let me know!
  • Saints for Christ is in the library for students to attend every Wednesday morning at 7:15!
  • Please continue to talk with your child about their school work, homework, conduct, notes from the school/teachers, etc. I will continue to sign conduct folders for NO homework, failure to return signed papers, etc!
  • Let me know if you need me in any way!

  • Sunday, October 20, 2013

    October 21-25

  • This week's story is Leonardo's Horse.
  • This week's genre is narrative nonfiction.
  • This week's focus skill is Text Structure: Sequence. 
  • This week's spelling words are because, always, again, which, thought, people, another, looked, beginning, and sometimes.
  • This week's grammar skill is prepositions, prepositional phrases, and the object of the preposition again. This is a hard grammar skill and with the short week last week, the students were not yet prepared for a quiz.
  • Chapter 3 social studies test is going to be the first part of this week, then we will begin chapter 4. Remember tests are open book with page numbers given. Should be lots of 100s!
  • Report cards go home on Thursday, October 24th. Please review your child's grades. Sign and return as soon as possible if you haven't already. If you would like to conference (phone or in person), please let me know!
  • There will be a reading, spelling, and grammar test on Friday.
  • Last week's tests come home on Tuesday.
  • If your child makes a D (60-69) or an F (59 and below), please sign the test and return it the next day.  
  • Please check agenda books daily!
  • Your child has spelling homework this week on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday nights. Reading homework questions are not due until Friday. Homework is listed in the agenda books! 
  • PLEASE send in pencils for the class or make sure that your child has pencils every day!!!!!  
  • OIS is having the 3rd Annual Candy Crash on Tuesday, October 29th from 6-7:30. PLEASE send in a bag of candy as soon as possible!
  • Please continue to talk with your child about their school work, homework, conduct, notes from the school/teachers, etc. I will continue to sign conduct folders for NO homework, failure to return signed papers, etc!
  • Let me know if you need me in any way!

  • Monday, October 14, 2013

    October 14-18

    Thanks to everyone who came out to Open House last Monday night! Mrs. Tillman and I have such great classes!!
  • This week's story is When Washington Crossed the Delaware.
  • This week's genre is narrative nonfiction.
  • This week's focus skill is Text Structure: Sequence.
  • We are beginning spelling words this week. This week's spelling words are want, won't, said, there, their, they're, through, threw, your, and you're. These are words that are commonly misspelled in the students' writing.
  • This week's grammar skill is prepositions and prepositional phrases.
  • We are working on chapter 3 in social studies this week.
  • Report cards go home on Thursday, October 24th. Please review your child's grades. Sign and return as soon as possible. If you would like to conference (phone or in person), please let me know!
  • There will be a reading, spelling, and grammar test on Friday.
  • Last week's tests come home on Wednesday this week because of no school on Monday.
  • If your child makes a D (60-69) or an F (59 and below), please sign the test and return it the next day. 
  • Please check agenda books daily!
  • Your child has spelling homework this week on Tuesday and Thursday nights. Homework is listed in the agenda books!
  • School pictures money is due no later than October 16th.
  • OIS is having the 3rd Annual Candy Crash on Tuesday, October 29th. This is open to everyone, not just OIS students! PLEASE send in a bag of candy as soon as possible!
  • Please continue to talk with your child about their school work, homework, conduct, notes from the school/teachers, etc. I will be continue to sign conduct folders for NO homework, failure to return signed papers, etc!
  • Let me know if you need me in any way!


  • Sunday, October 6, 2013

    October 7-11

  • EVERYBODY that was dressed up last week for homecoming looked SUPER DUPER! Thanks for showing school spirit!
  • Open House is this Monday, October 7th from 5:30-7:00!
  • This week's story is When the Circus Came to Town.
  • This week's genre is historical fiction.
  • This week's focus skill is theme.
  • This week's grammar skill is simple and compound sentences.
  • We are working on chapter 3 in social studies this week.
  • There will be a reading and grammar test on Friday.
  • Last week's tests come home on Tuesday.
  • If your child makes a D (60-69) or an F (59 and below), please sign the test and return it the next day. 
  • Please check agenda books daily!
  • Your child has reading homework that is due on Friday!
  • School pictures are in. I will send them home as soon as I get them. Check the date on the proof for when the money is due. 
  • OIS is having the 3rd Annual Candy Crash on Tuesday, October 29th. PLEASE send in a bag of candy as soon as possible!
  • Please continue to talk with your child about their school work, homework, conduct, notes from the school/teachers, etc. Some of the students are still getting organized!
  • Let me know if you need me in any way!