Tuesday 09/30/14

Hi! Today we started Chapter 2 of Math. We will be working on subtraction this chapter. 

I am sending home parent letters that explain how to access RazKids from home! Please have your child practice reading every night! These online books can also be used for you nightly reading for your reading log.

Homework:
Spelling: 5 sentences

Reading: practice reading and record the book you read on the reading log, also practice sight words by using word list and weekly poem

Phonics: letter V workbook page 33

Math: workbook page 23-24 make sure your child draws their thinking 

Monday 09-29-14

Hi! Today we read The Three Bears and our poem this week relates to the story of Goldilocks. In Math we took our Chapter 1 Test! For the most part the students did well. 

I am sending home today "Friday Test Folder" normally I would send this home on Friday, but since I was out Friday, I am sending it home tonight. Please review test, sign each test on the marker line, and sign the log to document you are receiving tests. All test MUST BE RETURNED! These test are filed in your child's portfolio. 

Happy Monday!
Ms. Juarez 


Spelling Words: pet, ten, bed, bell, net, met, hen, pen, red, fed, tell, well

Homework:
Spelling: 3 times each

 Math: review worksheet on simple addition

Phonics: pg 31-32 J and Q

Reading: practice sight words, poem, and record nightly reading on reading log

Thursday 09/25/14

Hi! Today we got a new student! She joins us all the way from China!!! The students were all very excited and helpful in helping her understand the routine of our class. Tomorrow is test day! Please make sure your child is ready and knows their sight words and spelling words.

Homework:
Spelling: practice test

Math: Practice test! Please read each question to your child as I will be reading the questions for tomorrow's test

Reading: practice reading and record the book you read on the reading log. Also practice sight words

Phonics: letter K page 29

Tuesday 09/23/14

Hi! Today I was out of the classroom at a Network meeting. The students had a sub today so the homework below is written with the hopes that the sub follow today's lesson plans.

Homework: 
Spelling: 5 sentences 

Math: workbook page

Reading: practice sight words and practice reading... reading should be recorded on the reading log

Phonics: workpage

Monday 09/22/14

Hi! Today we took our REACH Begininning of the Year Test! This test will montitor your child's growth from today through the end of year when they take a similar reading test. We are taking our Math MPG Test on Wednesday! Please make sure your child comes to school that day.

Picture Day is Thursday!!!!!!!!!

Spelling words this week:
pin, win, fin, pill, hill, fill, rip, lip, zip, sick, pick, lick

Homework:
Spelling: 3 times each

Math: workbook page on adding 

Reading: practice sight words and practice reading

Phonics: workbook page 21

Thursday 09/18/14

Tomorrow is test day! Please make sure your child is ready to be tested on their spelling and sight words!

Last day for uniform orders is tomorrow!

Homework:
Spelling: practice test

Math: workbook page 15-16

Reading: practice sight words and record reading in reading log

Wednesday 09/17/14

Hi! I am still missing a handful of emergency forms and media release forms. PLEASE return to school as soon as possible, I sent another copy home for the students who still need to return forms. Those parents who have returned forms in already THANK YOU!

Last day to order gym uniform is FRIDAY! 

Homework: 
Spelling: Rainbow Write 

Math: workbook reteach R5-R6

Reading: reading log and practice sight words

Tuesday 09/16/14

Homework:

Spelling: 5 sentences

Math: workbook page 13-14

Reading: reading log and practice sight words

Phonics: workbook page on the letter "L"

Monday 09/15/14

Hi! Please make sure return both emergency form and media release form. I need to submit these to the office but I can't do so until I have everyone's form.

Thanks!

Homework:
Spelling:  3 times each
job, rob, sob, cob, lock, rock, sock, dock, dog, log, fog, job

Math: workbook page 11-12

Reading: record tonight's reading in "reading log" located on the back of orange folder and practice sight words

Friday 09/12/14

Hi! Today was a great day! For the most part students did well on both their Spelling and Sight Words Test!!!!!! We also learned a lot about plants today in science. Student drew and labeled the parts of the plant. In writing we worked on writing stories that show a strong emotion.

Thanks to all the parents that showed up for Open House! It was a pleasure to meet you all!

Have a great weekend!

Homework:
Math: workbook page R3-4

Reading: read every night!

Thursday 09/11/14

Hi!

Tonight is Open House! Please make sure to attend!!! This will be very a informative meeting and help you make sense of everything we are doing in first grade.

Homework:
Spelling: practice test

Math: workbook page 9-10

Reading: practice sight words and practice reading

09/10/14

Hi! Today we tried our best to get back to routine. The students visited the library and were able to checkout books from the school's library. These books need to be returned next Wednesday. 

Tomorrow is Open House! Please make sure to attend as I will be explaining a lot about homework, test, and routines for a successful year. 

Homework:
Spelling: rainbow write

Math: workbook page 7-8

Reading: practice sight words and practice reading

Tuesday 09/09/14

Unfortunately, I was not able to make it to school today. So the homework below is written with the hope that the sub replacement passed out what the students needed. (If your child forgot something or didn't get something, no worries, I will take care of it when I get back.) I will be back tomorrow!

Homework:
Spelling: 5 sentences and pictures (pick any 5 words and write a sentence, then draw a picture that matches their sentence)

Reading: practice sight words, reread Little Blue Truck poem, and practice reading

Math: Reteach workbook page R1-R2 

Monday 09/08/14

Hi!

Unfortunately I had an emergency and had to leave school today. So the homework below is written with the hope that the sub replacement passed out what the students needed. (If your child forgot something or didn't get something, no worries, I will take care of it when I get back.) I hope to be back tomorrow. I really hate missing school, especially at the beginning of the year!

Homework:
Spelling: 3 times each 

Math: Workbook page 5-6

Reading: practice sight words, reread poem, and practice reading 

Friday 09/05/14

YAY! First Week of School is done!

Today we took our Spelling and Sight Word Test. Please look in your child's sight word notebook to see what they got on their test.

This Friday there is no homework. Unless... your child didn't complete their "I'm a Bucket Filler" worksheet from yesterday. If your child didn't complete this sheet they need to draw and write how they are a bucket filler at home or at school. A Bucket Filler is a helpful and caring person. 

Enjoy your weekend!!!
~Ms. Juarez 

Thursday 09/04/14

Today we jumped right in to our Math books! We are starting with simple adding and counting. We also read the book The Night Before First Grade! The students really enjoyed this book as many of them can connect to the book. 

All students received a CEA T-shirt that they can wear tomorrow with jeans! 

Homework:
Spelling: Rainbow write

Math: workbook page

Writing: students will complete response to story by writing sentences and drawing a picture that explains their thoughts, feelings, and/or actions both the night before First Grade and the night after the first day of school. (Not all students finished in class)

Here is the link to The Night Before First Grade story! 

Reading: read every night and practice sight words

2nd day completed!

Thank you to all the parents you have send supplies to school. If you haven't done so, please send your child with their supplies as soon as possible. 

Homework:
Spelling: 5 sentences with pictures (pick any 5 words to write a sentence a draw a picture to match the sentence.

Phonics: workbook page 7-8

Reading: read every night and practice sight words

Tuesday 09/02/14

Dear Parents and Guardians,

I am super excited to be teaching first grade! I believe that first grade is a very important year that builds the foundation for reading, writing, and math. This year we will work together to give your child the support he/she needs to do and be their best! 

This is my 9th year of teaching at Columbia Explorers Academy. I have a true passion for teaching and enjoy my profession. Teaching was what I wanted to do since I was a little girl. In my commitment to my profession, I became a National Board Certification Teacher in 2011.  In addition, I hold a Masters in Reading.

I think of my classroom as not just a classroom, but also a community that includes students, families, teachers, and administrators. I work hard to promote parent involvement in my students’ education. I have created this classroom blog that is used daily within classroom instruction and communicating with parents.

I look forward to meeting you all!

Ms. Juarez, NBCT

Homework:

Spelling: finish 3 times each  (see the inside of your child's spiral notebook)

Reading: Read every night and practice sight words (seed inside your child's composition notebook, black and white)

Ms. Juarez’s Prep Schedule J

10:00-11:00

Monday: Art

Tuesday: Gym

Wednesday: Library

Thursday: Gym

Friday: Computers

Recess: 11:05-11:25

Lunch: 11:25-11:50

* Gym day is the only day that students can come to school in their gym shirt and sweatpants.