basic words with oa, ow, ee, ea
seated
keeps
speed
seen
means
clean
groan
roast
bowls
crow
owe
grown
Review
green
snow
Challenge (must get these two words to earn certificate)
peace
below
Because TPRI testing and Dibels among others we will take two weeks to do the reading selection but I am securing the 3rd grade list to get ahead....but because we are taking a long time we are going to do a study of Benjamin Franklin: More details on later blogs
Friday, April 29, 2011
HEB Mother's Day Cakes
Parents:
Mission Academy is hosting a Mother's Day cake fundraiser event on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 1:15 pm in the cafeteria. Your child will be able to place an order for an 8" single layer butter cream cake from the HEB Bakery and decorate it in their own creative way to proudly bring home to their "Special Person".
If you would like your child to participate in this special event, please send $6.-- per cake along with the bottom portion to the front office on or before Monday May 2, 2011. If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Rodriguez @ 210 633 2546
Late orders will not be accepted
_________________________________________________________________
Teacher's Name and Grade_____________________________________________
Child's name:________________________________________________________
Will your child be sharing a single cake? Yes____ No_____
If yes sibling name:_____________________________________
Teacher's Name and Grade_____________________________________________
No. of cakes ordered:____________
1 order form per child/children
cash only please
Mission Academy is hosting a Mother's Day cake fundraiser event on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 1:15 pm in the cafeteria. Your child will be able to place an order for an 8" single layer butter cream cake from the HEB Bakery and decorate it in their own creative way to proudly bring home to their "Special Person".
If you would like your child to participate in this special event, please send $6.-- per cake along with the bottom portion to the front office on or before Monday May 2, 2011. If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Rodriguez @ 210 633 2546
Late orders will not be accepted
_________________________________________________________________
Teacher's Name and Grade_____________________________________________
Child's name:________________________________________________________
Will your child be sharing a single cake? Yes____ No_____
If yes sibling name:_____________________________________
Teacher's Name and Grade_____________________________________________
No. of cakes ordered:____________
1 order form per child/children
cash only please
Saturday, April 23, 2011
CLASSROOM NOTES AND TPRI
What a week! With only four days of school this past week and a very busy last two days before our Easter Holiday, our class is going to be working on unit 18 on math, spelling words and reading story will be the same.
Fluency and the TPRI
The TPRI EOY (end of the year) test is fast approaching, our students must renew their efforts to read everything that you can possibly put in front of them... I have always believed that reading for the sake of reading is a good thing ( Mom used to take my comic books away thinking it would make me a poor student) Whether reading a text, library, or fun books, our children must put in the time to gain fluency by reading aloud and silently.
Working with words is another challenge particularly words that are found on the TPRI. The next few weeks Spelling City will have a series of "Challenge Words" That are based on the Graphophonemic parts that are emphasized by the test. ( not the actual words, that would be unethical...cheating) but words such as the
-ight words
light
night
tight
that way your child will be able to use "prior knowledge" and attack new similar words such as:
might
Questions found in the text and homework sheet about the reading selection are excellent when trying to develop comprehension or the understanding of what your child has just read.
Have your child read to you or read silently, then ask him some questions about the story he or she just read....this goes a very long way where a child, is not just reading a line of words, but saying them in an understanding manner and tone. Knowing that questions are next after they read is a super way to develop comprehension reading skills...
Any Question? Come by or write a few notes on the reply
Thank you again parents.
Mr F
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Field Trip to Sea World
The field trip to Sea World was an outstanding success. The kids got to see dolphins up close and even got totally soaked by them. The Shark exhibit was clearly scary since some of the kids could not believe how large those fish are. Kudos to Mr. Castillo for a pretty well planned field trip, extra kudos for the water and juices that he provided for our kids....The other school and districts were really amazed that we brought that for our kids....(pays to ask for permission!!!) T
Tomorrow the festivities start with our egg hunt and culminates with our hot dog picnic. If you want to come by and help us hide eggs or help cook by all means show up about 1:00 pm...Please make sure that you bring anything promised for the egg hunt or hot dog picnic.
Again parents, you are the the best, and have made this year very memorable for your student.
Mr. F
Tomorrow the festivities start with our egg hunt and culminates with our hot dog picnic. If you want to come by and help us hide eggs or help cook by all means show up about 1:00 pm...Please make sure that you bring anything promised for the egg hunt or hot dog picnic.
Again parents, you are the the best, and have made this year very memorable for your student.
Mr. F
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Two of Everything
aim
gain
snail
sly
bay
chain
braid
shy
ray
bright
always
fright
tray
try
bonus words for certificate
contain
thigh
Please call Tuesday if you would like to be a chaperone for our field trip...space is limited...so don't delay.
gain
snail
sly
bay
chain
braid
shy
ray
bright
always
fright
tray
try
bonus words for certificate
contain
thigh
Please call Tuesday if you would like to be a chaperone for our field trip...space is limited...so don't delay.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Working in Space and Reminders for next week
Spelling Words
ow, ou
cow found
house loud
town brown
shout ground
down pound
mouse flower
Review
out now
Challenge
towel pounce
Please note on Homework sheet this week I also put next weeks words also: I believe the next three weeks will be very hectic and I do want to get a jump on things for your convenience and mine...
Thursday please have your child bring their permission slip signed and their $5.00.
They will sign up with PTA representatives for the field trip in the library...
The field trip to Seaworld will be on the 20th...
Parents our annual Easter Egg Hunt will be on 21st. Please we will be conducting our own hunt for 2nd grade. We need the following:
1. Plastic eggs already filled with candy (if possible not chocolate, could be a hot day)
2. Send a basket or beach pail (dollar tree has nice ones) for the hunt
3. I am going to make hot dogs for the kids for after the hunt.
a. hotdogs
b. buns
c. chips
d. sodas/ water(especially after the hunt if its hot)
e. catsup/relish/mustard
please write on the blog what you can donate so other won't overbuy.
4. Parent help: Hide eggs and help with Hot dogs, for the kids after the hunt.
I haven't really commented on how much I appreciate you, our parents.
You have supported your child and classroom and really have made this a special year for them.
ow, ou
cow found
house loud
town brown
shout ground
down pound
mouse flower
Review
out now
Challenge
towel pounce
Student tab
Missiona
password: Academy
Reminders for Next Week
Please note on Homework sheet this week I also put next weeks words also: I believe the next three weeks will be very hectic and I do want to get a jump on things for your convenience and mine...
Thursday please have your child bring their permission slip signed and their $5.00.
They will sign up with PTA representatives for the field trip in the library...
The field trip to Seaworld will be on the 20th...
Parents our annual Easter Egg Hunt will be on 21st. Please we will be conducting our own hunt for 2nd grade. We need the following:
1. Plastic eggs already filled with candy (if possible not chocolate, could be a hot day)
2. Send a basket or beach pail (dollar tree has nice ones) for the hunt
3. I am going to make hot dogs for the kids for after the hunt.
a. hotdogs
b. buns
c. chips
d. sodas/ water(especially after the hunt if its hot)
e. catsup/relish/mustard
please write on the blog what you can donate so other won't overbuy.
4. Parent help: Hide eggs and help with Hot dogs, for the kids after the hunt.
I haven't really commented on how much I appreciate you, our parents.
You have supported your child and classroom and really have made this a special year for them.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Teaching Books On Line
Parents and Followers of this Blog:
A few blogs ago I posted a sight where your child could search our library for books on line and even read on line books, unfortunately the site address was incorrect and Mrs. H.E Garza (librarian) straightened me out and gave me the correct address:
http://www.teachingbooks.net
username: student@saisd.net
This site allows you to find books to read, listen, and research all kinds of books...
Give it a try and tell me what you think....
Mr. F.
A few blogs ago I posted a sight where your child could search our library for books on line and even read on line books, unfortunately the site address was incorrect and Mrs. H.E Garza (librarian) straightened me out and gave me the correct address:
http://www.teachingbooks.net
username: student@saisd.net
This site allows you to find books to read, listen, and research all kinds of books...
Give it a try and tell me what you think....
Mr. F.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Fiesta Parade
Fiesta Parade
Further update: Parade participants that want to have a float may want to look at this website:
http://blog.mardigrasoutlet.com/2011/02/create-mini-mardi-gras-parade-float-out.html
This is a good idea on how to build a float.
Ms Garza also wanted to lets us know that we can decorate wagons, rc toys, and big wheels (no bicycles)
thank you
Mr. Fierros
Further update: Parade participants that want to have a float may want to look at this website:
http://blog.mardigrasoutlet.com/2011/02/create-mini-mardi-gras-parade-float-out.html
This is a good idea on how to build a float.
Ms Garza also wanted to lets us know that we can decorate wagons, rc toys, and big wheels (no bicycles)
thank you
Mr. Fierros
Monday, April 4, 2011
Upcoming events
Upcoming Events:
Friday Dress Fiesta today!
Fiesta Float Parade for Primary PK-2nd grade 1:30
All classes are invited to participate or be an audience
Fiesta Flambeau Day and Night parade April 15 & 16. Day parade tickets are still available.
An Easter Egg Hunt is planned for April 21st PK-2nd grade
Students may create a float, decorated fiesta style to be displayed and be part of our mini-parade...
Thursday 4-6 parent report card conferences
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Free Dress Day
Parents and Interested followers of this blog,
Mission Academy is having free dress day on Wednesday, April 6.
Why Wednesday?
Since TAKS is being given on Monday and Tuesday it was changed as to not pose a distraction...
(I just pass this info on, not come up with it....lol)
If your child has a free dress ticket they may "free dress" on Wednesday.
Remember not everyone qualifies, some delimiters are tardies and behavior....
Questions please call the office for more details...
Mr. F
The Dog...Dinosaurs
If you Still haven't tried Spelling City, what are you waiting for?
SpellingCity.com - Spelling List
1. took
2. books
3. foot
4. hoof
5. cook
6. nook
7. hood
8. wood
9. stood
10. shook
11. crook
12. cookbook
13. look
14. good
Extra Credit
15. crooked
16. bookcase
http://www.spellingcity.com
Student tab
Missiona
password: Academy
SpellingCity.com - Spelling List
1. took
2. books
3. foot
4. hoof
5. cook
6. nook
7. hood
8. wood
9. stood
10. shook
11. crook
12. cookbook
13. look
14. good
Extra Credit
15. crooked
16. bookcase
http://www.spellingcity.com
Student tab
Missiona
password: Academy
Final 9 Weeks
Parents,
Several Notes:
1. Pictures have been sent out ...I had the kids place the picture in their reading book....
some students still had theirs in the book.
2. Handwriting is now in cursive....many assignments will be done using cursive such as 5x each.
3. Fluency is rate is now measured by 180 words per 2 minutes. (still 90 wpm)
4. Please note the questions on the homework sheet. Preview the questions before your child begins reading and see if your student can answer them after reading....We will go over the question prior to the test...
5. Report Cards have been issued, please schedule an appointment with the teacher if you have any questions concerning grades.
6. Time to for conference with the teacher is here! My time available is 10:30-11:15 a.m. and after school M-F 3:30 Thursday n/a. Call in for an early appointment...
Several Notes:
1. Pictures have been sent out ...I had the kids place the picture in their reading book....
some students still had theirs in the book.
2. Handwriting is now in cursive....many assignments will be done using cursive such as 5x each.
3. Fluency is rate is now measured by 180 words per 2 minutes. (still 90 wpm)
4. Please note the questions on the homework sheet. Preview the questions before your child begins reading and see if your student can answer them after reading....We will go over the question prior to the test...
5. Report Cards have been issued, please schedule an appointment with the teacher if you have any questions concerning grades.
6. Time to for conference with the teacher is here! My time available is 10:30-11:15 a.m. and after school M-F 3:30 Thursday n/a. Call in for an early appointment...
PTA Highlights
- April 7 PTA Meeting at 5:30 pm
- April 7 family movie night: Double feature: Tron and Tron Legacy
- Field Trip sponsored by the PTA to Sea World
- April 20th, 2011
- a charge of $5.00 per student is required for your child to go.
- Chaperones will also pay the same rate.
- DO NOT PAY THE TEACHER... all monies and permission slips will be turned in to the PTA and will be announced very soon (they had said April 15 but it is a holiday)
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