Monday, December 10, 2012

Gonzales Weekly


Gonzales Weekly
12/10/12

We have just eight days left of school!

Please make sure that you go through your child's backpack today!  There are several reminders and permission slips to read and fill out!  Most importantly is one regarding the holiday concert, which is next Tuesday, December 18th.  You must sign the permission slip or your child will not be allowed to perform.

While I will not assign official homework over the winter break, I expect your child to practice their multiplication drills, study for the spelling bee, and read!

In math this week, we will learn about algebraic equations, as well as patterns and change.  In reading, we will learn about an author's purpose for writing.  In writing, we will write a paragraph using the structure we learned last week, as well as do a word war!  In social studies, we will close up our American Revolution Unit.

Spelling words this week:
1) 
create
2) 
quiet
3) 
cruel
4) 
liar
5) 
actual
6) 
ruin
7) 
trial
8) 
rodeo
9) 
science
10) 
usual
11) 
appreciate
12) 
variety
13) 
enthusiastic
14) 
realize
15) eventually
Challenge Words
16) ominous
17) 
occurred
18) 
obscure
19) 
obeyed
20) 
opportunity

Homework is problemsets 46-48, three spelling activities, a reading log, and a current event from last week's magazine.

Have a great week!

Ms. Gonzales
andreagonzaleslpa.blogspot.com
520-721-4205

Monday, December 3, 2012

Gonzales Weekly 12/03/12


Gonzales Weekly
12/03/12

Just twelve days left until the Winter Break!

I have a quick update regarding my discipline policy in class.  As some of you may know, students misbehaving in class are assigned to run laps around the field.  As of today, I have an addition to this.  Any student who receives three or more laps will have an afterschool detention that day.  They will call you from the school phone to let you know.

Please remember that the Holiday Concert is next Tuesday morning.  I do not have an official time for the show.  I will keep you informed as soon as I know more.

This week marks the second benchmark for Galileo testing!  Make sure your child has a good night's sleep and eats a good breakfast every morning!

In math, we will start learning about two-step equations.  In reading, we will work through our Buckle Down reading book.  In writing, we will continue working on staying on topic in an essay.  In social studies, we will learn more about the American struggle for independence from the British.


Spelling words for the week:
1.      district
2.      address
3.      complain
4.      improve
5.      although
6.      laughter
7.      mischief
8.      complex
9.      orphan
10.  employ
11.  sandwich
12.  function
13.  extreme
14.  simply
15.  farther
16.  necessity
17.  nostalgia
18.  nomadic
19.  negligent
20.  nutritious

Have a great week!

Ms. Gonzales
andreagonzales.blogspot.com
(520)721-4205