Gonzales Weekly

Gonzales Weekly

09/08/14

I hope everyone is staying dry today!

Today, progress reports went out. I expect students to have them signed by Thursday morning. If they are not, your child will be assigned an afterschool detention. I make it very easy for students to pass my classes. They simply need to complete their work, both at home and in class. If your child has a D or an F, it is because they are not turning in their work.

A lot of students did not turn in their research notes for their project. They can turn it in for half credit. Rough drafts for the Explorations, Early Years, and map pages are due on Friday.

This week in math, we will be multiplying and dividing decimals. In reading, we will finish Maniac Magee. In writing, we will write an acrostic and Clarihew poem. In social studies, we will wrap up our explorers unit with cause and effect. There will be a test next week!

Spelling words:

1.        staff

2.        slept

3.        bunch

4.        stuck

5.        swift

6.        breath

7.        tough

8.        grasp

9.        dwell

10.      split

11.      ditch

12.      swept

13.      deaf

14.      trek

15.      summit

16.      decimal

17.      disinfectant

18.      dungeon

19.      dynamite

20.      dishonest

Have a great week!

Ms. Gonzales

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Gonzales Weekly

Gonzales Weekly

09/02/14

I hope everyone had a great Labor Day!

This week will be a short week, but filled to the brim with work!

All students were given a research project for Social Studies on Friday. They were assigned an explorer. Research notes are DUE THIS FRIDAY!

Friday also marks mid-quarter. Make sure any missing assignments are turned in this week, as they will show up on progress reports.

In math, we will round, add, and subtract decimals. In reading, we will continue with Maniac Magee. In writing, students will finish their informational essay and take a quiz on conjunctions, interjections, and prepositions. In social studies, students will continue studying early American explorers.

This week's spelling words are the same as last week's, as so many students failed their test. This week's test will replace their previous score. Any student who received a 15 or above is excused from spelling homework this week.

Spelling words for the week:

1.   either

2.        character

3.        scene

4.        scent

5.        chorus

6.        biscuit

7.        scheme

8.        muscle

9.        guarantee

10.      typical

11.      schedule

12.      dialogue

13.      limousine

14.      fascinated

15.      physical

16.      carriage

17.      conversation

18.      contribution

19.      criticism

20.      continuous

Have a great week!

Ms. Gonzales

msandreagonzales@gmail.com

andreagonzaleslpa.blogspot.com

721-4205

Gonzales

Gonzales Weekly

08/25/14

Happy Monday!

Remember that midquarter grades are coming out! You can always take a look at Family Link any time to check their grades and missing assignments!

Please either sell your Great American Savings Book or return it to me ASAP!

This week in math, we will begin learning about decimals and comparing them. In reading, we will continue with Maniac Magee. In writing, we will learn about segregation and do research during computer lab time. In social studies, we will continue learning about different European explorers. Your child will also have a research project sent home later in the week.

Spelling words for the week:

1.   either

2.        character

3.        scene

4.        scent

5.        chorus

6.        biscuit

7.        scheme

8.        muscle

9.        guarantee

10.      typical

11.      schedule

12.      dialogue

13.      limousine

14.      fascinated

15.      physical

16.      carriage

17.      conversation

18.      contribution

19.      criticism

20.      continuous

Have a great week!

Ms. Gonzales

msandreagonzales@gmail.com

andreagonzaleslpa.blogspot.com

721-4205

Gonzales Weekly

Gonzales Weekly

08/18/14

Happy Monday!

Remember that tomorrow is Picture Day! If you wanted to order pictures, make sure to either order them online or send your child with the form and money.

Our fundraiser is going well! Our class goal was to sell 26 books – one per student! If you do not plan on selling the books, please make sure you bring them back to school!

This week in math, we will work on dividing with two digit divisors. Our Reteach/Enrich classes will review multi-digit multiplication. In reading, we will read Maniac Magee, as well as have an oral reading evaluation. In writing, students will finish their persuasive essays and learn about prepositions. In social studies, we will begin learning about five important early explorers.

Spelling list (16-20 are bonus words for the 20 word list people!  They know what list they are on!):

1.   fact

2.   factual

3.   perfect

4.   perfection

5.   subtract

6.   subtraction

7.   select

8.   selection

9.   elect

10. election

11. punctuate

12. punctuation

13. exaggerate

14. exaggeration

15. participate

16. participation

17. barometer

18. benevolent

19. beige

20. believable

Have a great week!

Ms. Gonzales

msandreagonzales@gmail.com

andreagonzaleslpa.blogspot.com

721-4205

Gonzales Weekly

Gonzales Weekly

08/11/14

Happy Monday!

We've hit the ground running on school this year! Your child is working very hard in this class!

This week is the mark of our very first fundraiser of the year! Last year, for this fundraiser ALONE, we brought in over $10,000 for the school that went towards classroom technology. Please make sure your child does their part to be a part of the school community and help La Paloma Academy succeed!

In math this week, we will begin multiplying multi-digit numbers. There is an extra credit Problem of the Week (POW) your child can complete in addition to their homework! In reading, we will continue reading Maniac Magee both in small groups and as a class. In writing, we will discuss conjunctions and their functions. In social studies, we will do group centers to learn about the reasons for exploration in early America.

Spelling list (16-20 are bonus words for the 20 word list people!  They know what list they are on!):

1.       cord

2.       chord

3.       seam

4.       seem

5.       sole

6.       soul

7.       piece

8.       peace

9.       role

10.    roll

11.    pole

12.    poll

13.    aisle

14.    isle

15.    rein

16.    reign

17.    anxious

18.    arrangement

19.    applicant

20.    annoyance

Have a great week!

Ms. Gonzales

msandreagonzales@gmail.com

andreagonzaleslpa.blogspot.com

721-4205

Gonzales Weekly

Gonzales Weekly

08/04/14

Welcome to the first full week of school!

For school supplies, we are in need of facial tissue. If you find yourself at the grocery store, please consider picking up a box for the classroom. Also, your child NEEDS to have a copy of Maniac Magee this week. We begin reading the book tomorrow, so they will be behind if they do not have a copy. Please contact me if you have concerns about getting the book. I would be more than happy to help!

This week in math, we will review long division with one digit divisors. In reading, we will begin reading Maniac Magee. In writing, we will review the parts of a sentence. In social studies, we will start our unit on early American explorers.

Spelling words for the week:

Spelling words this week:
1.     steal
2.     stealth
3.     cave
4.     cavity
5.     wise
6.     wisdom
7.     deal
8.     dealt
9.     athlete
10.  athletic
11.  crime
12.  criminal
13.  breathe
14.  breath
15.  wild
16.  wilderness
17. volcano
18. volcanic
19. cycle
20. bicycle

Have a great week!

Ms. Gonzales

msandreagonzales@gmail.com

andreagonzaleslpa.blogspot.com

721-4205