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GRADES 3-6 NEWSLETTER
STANDARDIZED TESTING: Testing will be April 20-24. Please make sure your child has plenty of rest, nutritious snacks, and is not tardy during this week. Your child also needs to have several sharpened #2 pencils for use each day. Make up testing will take place April 27-30.
OUTDOOR EDUCATION: Grades 3-6 will be taking their trip to Arrowhead on May 13-15. All students are expected to participate, unless we receive an explanation in writing as to why a child may not be attending. This trip will be a great educational and fun experience for your child.
EASTER EGG COLORING: Bring hard boiled eggs on Thursday to dye and decorate.
EASTER PARTY: Grades 3-6 will have a pizza and cookie decorating party on Friday, April 10, at 11:00 a.m. Please send $4.00 by Wednesday (or $6 per family for those with siblings in 3rd-6th grades) to help defray the cost of food, beverage, cups, and plates.
SPRING BREAK: No school April 13--17. Enjoy the time with your family!!
STANDARDIZED TESTING: Testing will be April 20--24. Please make sure your child has plenty of rest, nutritious snacks, and is not tardy during this week. Your child also needs to bring several sharpened #2 pencils for use during the testing.
OUTDOOR EDUCATION trip to Arrowhead will be in May. Not everyone has given a written explanation as to why their child may not be attending. We need to know if you child WILL or WILL NOT be attending.
ASSIGNMENTS:
3/4: Memory: no memory this week
Spelling: Write Spelling words three times each in cursive; pretest Wednesday, final test Thursday
Grade 3 Spelling list: woman, eleven, even, garden, happen, bottom, cannon, dragon, horizon, lesson, totem, important, legend, system, listen
Grade 4 Spelling list: anyway, backyard, bathroom, bathtub, bedroom, bedroom, bedspread, everybody, fireplace, herself, homemade, homework, newspaper, yardstick, playground, railroad, somewhere, sunshine, within
3/4 Reading:
3/4 Book Reports: Students did a great job presenting their biography book reports! Most of them have already selected a non-fiction animal book for their April report which will also involve use of the Internet. A form will be sent home before Easter break.
3/4 Science:
CA History: work on "My Place in LA" book. Work will be done at school and at home. Books will be presented in class April 9.
5/6 Memory: no memory
5/6 Spelling: test on Thursday
5/6 Reading: finish Johnny Tremain
5/6 Book Report: Students will be dressing up "in character" the week of April 6--10 to share their book with the class.
5/6 History: chapter 11 (Ancient Greece) test on Wednesday; packet due Thursday
5/6 Science: Geography Packet: Standard 4: Places and Region due Friday April 10.
5/6 Math: test on Tuesday
5/6 Vocabulary: test on Friday
OUTDOOR EDUCATION trip to Arrowhead will be in May. Not everyone has given a written explanation as to why their child may not be attending. We need to know if you child WILL or WILL NOT be attending. Please send this information no later than Monday, March 30.
Library Help Needed: Our school would love to have a parent or two or three help keep our library in order. We have some books that need to be reshelved and would greatly appreciate any help a parent or parents could offer. In addition, if a parent would like to volunteer about an hour to an hour and a half a week to help the classes with book check out it would be wonderful. Please let one of the teachers, the principal or Mrs. Orbison know if you could help in this way.
ASSIGNMENTS:
3/4: Memory: first 35 books of the Old Testament
Spelling: Write Spelling words three times each in cursive; pretest Wednesday, final test Friday
Grade 3 Spelling list: batch, catch, latch, match, lamb, limb, comb, climb, calf, thumb, ditch, crumb, scratched, kitchen, half
Grade 4 Spelling list: he'd, I'd, they'd, he'll, it'll, she'll, couldn't, didn't, hadn't, weren't, wouldn't, here's, she's, there's, what's, where's, who's, we've
3/4 Reading: Third and fourth graders will be finishing the novel Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing and take the final test on Friday.
3/4 Book Reports: Information sent home on biography book report which is due March 31. Students should read a biography chapter book and complete the poster report which was given to them in class. Dress up in character and/or use props when presenting to the class.
3/4 Science:
CA History: test on Thursday
5/6 Memory: no memory; the class will be working on a special presentation called "The Way of the Cross"
5/6 Spelling: test on Friday
5/6 Reading: continue reading Johnny Tremain
5/6 Book Report: Report is due on March 31. Genre is biography. Students will be dressing up "in character" the week of April 6--10 to share their book with the class.
5/6 History: chapter 11 (Ancient Greece) study guide sheets Monday through Wednesday
5/6 Science: test on Friday
5/6 Math: test on Tuesday
5/6 Vocabulary: test on Friday
UPCOMING FIELD TRIP: Drivers needed!!!! Grades 3-6 will go to the Getty Villa on Thursday, March 26.
OUTDOOR EDUCATION trip to Arrowhead will be in May. Please return your slip by Wednesday, March18. We need to know if you child WILL or WILL NOT be attending.
A few report cards have not been returned. Please make sure that your child's card has been signed and sent back to school. Keep the white copy for your records.
Library Help Needed: Our school would love to have a parent or two or three help keep our library in order. We have some books that need to be reshelved and would greatly appreciate any help a parent or parents could offer. In addition, if a parent would like to volunteer about an hour to an hour and a half a week to help the classes with book check out it would be wonderful. Please let one of the teachers, the principal or Mrs. Orbison know if you could help in this way.
ASSIGNMENTS:
3/4: Memory: first 30 books of the Old Testament
Spelling: Write Spelling words three times each in cursive; pretest Wednesday, final test Friday
Grade 3 Spelling list: know, knee, kneel, knife, knit, wrap, wren, wreck, wrist, wrong, write, wrinkle, knew, known, written
Grade 4 Spelling list: appear, beard, disappear, fear, gear, near, rear, spear, tear, weary, cheer, deer, steer, fierce, cereal, period, sincerely, weird
3/4 Reading: Third and fourth graders are reading the novel Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing
3/4 Book Reports: Information sent home on biography book report which is due March 31. Students should read a biography chapter book and complete the poster report which was given to them in class. Dress up in character and/or use props when presenting to the class.
3/4 Science:
CA History:
5/6 Memory: test Friday on entire Apostle's Creed
5/6 Spelling: test on Friday
5/6 Reading: continue reading Johnny Tremain
5/6 Book Report: Report is due on March 31. Genre is biography.
5/6 History: chapter 11 (Ancient Greece) study guide sheets Monday through Thursday
5/6 Science:
5/6 Math:
5/6 Vocabulary:
Extra time was needed by your child's teachers to prepare report cards for four classes. Therefore, report cards for grades 3-6 will be sent home on Monday, March 16. Please sign and return the card by March 18; keep the enclosed copy for your records.
UPCOMING FIELD TRIP: Drivers needed!!!! Grades 3-6 will go to the Getty Villa on Thursday, March 26.
OUTDOOR EDUCATION trip to Arrowhead will be in May. Please return your slip by Wednesday, March18. We need to know if you child WILL or WILL NOT be attending.
Library Help Needed: Our school would love to have a parent or two or three help keep our library in order. We have some books that need to be reshelved and would greatly appreciate any help a parent or parents could offer. In addition, if a parent would like to volunteer about an hour to an hour and a half a week to help the classes with book check out it would be wonderful. Please let one of the teachers, the principal or Mrs. Orbison know if you could help in this way.
Come join us at Shakey's Pizza on Tuesday, March 17, from 5-8 p.m. of fun, food, and fellowship.
ASSIGNMENTS:
3/4: Memory: first 25 books of the Old Testament
Spelling: Write Spelling words three times each in cursive; pretest Wednesday, final test Friday
Grade 3 Spelling list: splint, splash, splatter, sprinkle, sprout, spring, strap, strike, string, streak, stronger, spun, stories, sticky, slap
Grade 4 Spelling list: bare, compare, dare, fare, glare, hare, scare, share, stare, scarce, pear, wear, anywhere, dairy, fair, hair, repair, upstairs
3/4 Reading: Third and fourth graders are reading the novel Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing
3/4 Book Reports: Information sent home on biography book report which is due March 31. Students should read a biography chapter book and complete the poster report which was given to them in class. Dress up in character and/or use props when presenting to the class.
3/4 Science: test Thursday
CA History:
5/6 Memory: Apostle's Creed Part 3
5/6 Spelling: test on Friday
5/6 Reading: continue reading Johnny Tremain
5/6 Book Report: Report is due on March 31. Genre is biography.
5/6 History: chapter 10 study guide sheets Monday and Wednesday
5/6 Science:
5/6 Math: test on Friday
5/6 Vocabulary: cumulative test on Monday and Wednesday
Your child's report card will be sent home on Friday, March 13. Please sign and return the card by March 18; keep the enclosed copy for your records.
UPCOMING FIELD TRIPS: Drivers needed!!!!
1. Grades 5&6 will visit the Ronald Regan Library on Thursday, March 12.
2. Grades 3-6 will go to the Getty Villa on Thursday, March 26.
Library Help Needed: Our school would love to have a parent or two or three help keep our library in order. We have some books that need to be reshelved and would greatly appreciate any help a parent or parents could offer. In addition, if a parent would like to volunteer about an hour to an hour and a half a week to help the classes with book check out it would be wonderful. Please let one of the teachers, the principal or Mrs. Orbison know if you could help in this way.
Come join us at Shakey's Pizza on Tuesday, March 17, from 5-8 p.m. of fun, food, and fellowship.
ASSIGNMENTS:
3/4: Memory: first 20 books of the Old Testament
Spelling: Write Spelling words in a sentence; pretest Wednesday, final test Friday
Grade 3 Spelling list: offer, winner, zipper, will, well, he'd, isn't, taking, monkeys, stitches, use, cutting, clippers, saving, died
Grade 4 Spelling list: curtain, fountain, chicken, kitchen, listen, oven, siren, robin, ruin, champion, lion, button, common, cotton, dragon, lemon, reason, ribbon
3/4 Reading: Third and fourth graders are reading the novel Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing
3/4 Book Reports: Information sent home on biography book report which is due March 31. Students should read a biography chapter book and complete the poster report which was given to them in class. Dress up in character and/or use props when presenting to the class.
3/4 Science: test Friday
CA History:
5/6 Memory: Apostle's Creed Part 2
5/6 Spelling: test on Friday
5/6 Reading: continue reading Johnny Tremain
5/6 Book Report: Report is due on March 31. Genre is biography.
5/6 History: chapter 10 study guide sheets Monday and Wednesday
5/6 Science:
5/6 Math:
5/6 Vocabulary: test on Friday
LUTHERAN SCHOOLS WEEK: Parents, thanks for bringing your children to the Sunday service. The kids sounded great, and it was a wonderful way to launch Lutheran Schools Week.
Special events for the week are as follows:
Monday~Wear Aloha shirt and sunglasses; song fest, turn in order and payment for Jamba Juice
Tuesday~Crazy Hat Day; Spelling Bee at 12:45 p.m.
Wednesday~Wear red logo or red polo shirt for School Picture Day; L.A. Animal Shelter Assembly at 10:30 a.m.
Thursday~Dress in camouflage colors; Reading and Game Day
Friday~Jog-a-thon begins at 9:15 a.m. Volunteers are needed to help count the joggers' laps. Noon dismissal.
UPCOMING FIELD TRIPS: Drivers needed!!!!
1. Grades 5&6 will visit the Ronald Regan Library on Thursday, March 12.
2. Grades 3-6 will go to the Getty Villa on Thursday, March 26.
Library Help Needed: Our school would love to have a parent or two or three help keep our library in order. We have some books that need to be reshelved and would greatly appreciate any help a parent or parents could offer. In addition, if a parent would like to volunteer about an hour to an hour and a half a week to help the classes with book check out it would be wonderful. Please let one of the teachers, the principal or Mrs. Orbison know if you could help in this way.
ASSIGNMENTS:
3/4: Memory: first 20 books of the Old Testament
Spelling: no test this week
Grade 3 Spelling list: Spelling Bee words
Grade 4 Spelling list: Spelling Bee words
Reading: Third and fourth graders have started the novel Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing; information sent home on biography book report which is due March 31
CA History:
5/6 Memory: no test this week
5/6 Spelling: no test this week
5/6 Reading: continue reading "Johnny Tremain"
5/6 Book Report: Report is due on March 31. Genre is biography.
5/6 History: chapter 10 study guide sheets Monday and Wednesday
5/6 Science:
5/6 Math: all corrections due by Thursday
5/6 Vocabulary: test on Thursday
LUTHERAN SCHOOL'S WEEK: We will kick off Lutheran School's Week by singing in church at the 8:30am service on March 1. Please have your child meet in Mrs. Chrzan's room at 8:10am. The students have all ready begun working on their music. Thank you.
Students have reported that school supplies are missing. A few items have reappeared in unusual places, causing concern that someone is playing pranks. Teachers have spoken to the students concerning this problem. Please let your child know that it is never appropriate to take what does not belong to him/her without permission. Thank you for reinforcing our school policy at home.
UPCOMING FIELD TRIPS: Drivers needed!!!!
1. Grades 5&6 will visit the Ronald Regan Library on Thursday, March 12.
2. Grades 3-6 will go to the Getty Villa on Thursday, March 26.
Library Help Needed: Our school would love to have a parent or two or three help keep our library in order. We have some books that need to be reshelved and would greatly appreciate any help a parent or parents could offer. In addition, if a parent would like to volunteer about an hour to an hour and a half a week to help the classes with book check out it would be wonderful. Please let one of the teachers, the principal or Mrs. Orbison know if you could help in this way.
ASSIGNMENTS:
3/4: Memory: first 15 books of the Old Testament
Spelling: Monday write words 3x each (fourth grade write in cursive), pretest on Thursday, test on Friday.
Grade 3 Spelling list: playground, underground, chalkboard, cardboard, spacewalk, sidewalk, rainbow, anything, campfire, eyelash, shoelaces, something, overprinting, neighborhood, sometimes
Grade 4 Spelling list: sure, sir, during, firm, overlook, possible, honor, curl, avoid, rather, dessert, either, germ, cure,level, burst, worst, choice, royalty, capture
Reading: Third and fourth graders have started the novel Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing
CA History: Mission Report Presentations. Monday: Natalie S, Karmen, Ian, Natalie K, Michael; Tuesday: Albert, Jide, Chance, Alexa, Hannah; Wednesday: Tyler, Emily, Aimelia
Science: bring something small to put inside a shoebox landfill experiment
5/6 Memory: We will begin memorizing the Apostles Creed
5/6 Spelling: no test this week
5/6 Reading: continue reading "Johnny Tremain"
5/6 Book Report: Report is due on March 31. Genre is biography.
5/6 History: There will be an open book test on China during class on Monday and Tuesday
5/6 Science:
5/6 Math: test on Thursday
5/6 Grammar: Adjective Test on Wednesday; Cumulative Review test on Friday
OPEN HOUSE: Open House and Early Registration will be held Thursday, Feb. 20, from 5:30pm until 7:30pm and also on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 10:00am until 12:00pm. Please plan on attending. This is a great opportunity to meet next year's teacher, ask questions and register your child for the 2009--2010 school year. Please invite family, friends, or neighbors, who may be looking for a school, to attend.
LUTHERAN SCHOOL'S WEEK: We will kick off Lutheran School's Week by singing in church at the 8:30am service on March 1. Please have your child meet in Mrs. Chrzan's room at 8:10am. The students have all ready begun working on their music. Thank you.
NO SCHOOL: President's Day Weekend, February 13--16.
Students have reported that school supplies are missing. A few items have reappeared in unusual places, causing concern that someone is playing pranks. Teachers have spoken to the students concerning this problem. Please let your child know that it is never appropriate to take what does not belong to him/her without permission. Thank you for reinforcing our school policy at home.
Friday folders will go home on Tuesday, Feb. 17.
ASSIGNMENTS:
3/4: Memory: first 10 books of the Old Testament
Spelling: Monday write words 3x each (fourth grade write in cursive), pretest on Thursday, test on Friday.
Grade 3 Spelling list: berries, bunnies, guppies, hobbies, pennies, puppies, ponies, babies, donkeys, families, dollars, horses, sleeves, cowboys, britches
Grade 4 Spelling list: festival, final, general, hospital, several, total, label, level, model, evil, battle, castle, gentle, jungle, possible, puddle, simple, uncle
Reading: Third and fourth graders have finished the novel In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson and will take the final test this week.
CA History: test on Friday
Science: bring something small to put inside a shoebox landfill experiment
5/6 Memory: Luther's Morning Prayer
5/6 Spelling: pretest on Thursday, test on Friday
5/6 Reading: continue reading "Johnny Tremain"
5/6 Book Report: Report is due on March 31. Genre is biography.
5/6 History: present projects in class; test on China this Friday
5/6 Science: test on Friday
5/6 Math:
5/6 Grammar:
February Class Projects: Please continue to work on the history class projects. They are due in February and will be on display during the Open House.
NO SCHOOL: President's Day Weekend, February 13--16.
Students have reported that school supplies are missing. A few items have reappeared in unusual places, causing concern that someone is playing pranks. Teachers have spoken to the students concerning this problem. Please let your child know that it is never appropriate to take what does not belong to him/her without permission. Thank you for reinforcing our school policy at home.
Friday folders will go home on Tuesday, Feb. 17.
ASSIGNMENTS:
3/4: Memory: first 5 books of the Old Testament
Spelling: Monday write words 3x each (fourth grade write in cursive), pretest on Thursday, test on Friday.
Grade 3 Spelling list: berries, bunnies, guppies, hobbies, pennies, puppies, ponies, babies, donkeys, families, dollars, horses, sleeves, cowboys, britches
Grade 4 Spelling list: festival, final, general, hospital, several, total, label, level, model, evil, battle, castle, gentle, jungle, possible, puddle, simple, uncle
Reading: Third and fourth graders have finished the novel In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson and will take the final test this week.
CA History:
Science: bring something small to put inside a shoebox landfill experiment
5/6 Memory: Luther's Morning Prayer
Spelling: pretest on Wednesday, test on Thursday
Reading: begin reading "Johnny Tremain"
Book Report: Report is due on March 31. Genre is biography.
History: present projects in class; test on China this Friday
Science:
Math: test on Thursday
Grammar: test on Thursday
February Class Projects: Please continue to work on the history class projects. They are due in February and will be on display during the Open House.
OPEN YOUR HEARTS FUNDRAISER: Tickets are on sale. Please get your tickets and plan on attending this fun night. A kids' party will also be held. Each class will be doing a gift basket for the Silent Auction. If you have not all ready done so, please send your donated items to school. Thanks for supporting your school!!!
Mark your calendars for the upcoming Pico Adobe field trip (grades 3-6) on Feb. 5. Drivers are desperately needed!!
Information about Pio Pico Adobe: Pio Pico was born at the San Gabriel Mission on May 5, 1801. He rose from poverty to become one of the richest men in California. He was the last Governor to serve in Alta California when it was part of Mexico. He played an important role in the political and economic life of this state throughout most of his life. He died in LA on Sept. 11, 1894. His home and gardens have been restored to their condition as it was 125 years ago when Pico lived there. Today they are owned by the State of CA. The property was placed under the Division of Beaches and Parks in 1927, making it one of the earliest state historic parks.
ASSIGNMENTS:
3/4: Memory: Matt. 1:21 p. 85 in Voyages book
Spelling: Monday write words 3x each (fourth grade write in cursive), pretest on Wednesday, test on Friday.
Grade 3 Spelling list: he'll, she'll, we'll, I'd, we'd, they'll, you'd, that's, she'd, you'll, it's, she's, what's, I'm, can't
Grade 4 Spelling list: appointment, avoid, choice, disappoint, joint, moist, oily, point, rejoice, topsoil, annoy, destroy, employ, enjoyment, loyal, royalty, soybean, voyage
Reading: Third and fourth graders are reading the novel In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson
3/4 Book Reports: form already sent home; due Feb 6 (free choice chapter book)
CA History: test on Friday. Notes go home Tuesday
Science: bring something small to put inside a shoebox landfill experiment
5/6 Memory: 2 Corinthians 9:8 (Voyages page 77)
Spelling: pretest on Wednesday, test on Friday
Reading: finish "Detectives in Togas" TOGA PARTY on Friday afternoon. Please send a sheet for your child to wear (school uniform stays on underneath toga!!) More information on snacks will be sent home on Monday.
Book Report: Report is due on MONDAY, Feb. 2.
History: Work on projects: new due date is Feb. 12
Science: test on Thursday
Math: test on Friday
Vocabulary: test on Friday
February Class Projects: Please continue to work on the history class projects. They are due in February and will be on display during the Open House.
Progress Reports will be sent home Monday, January 26.
OPEN YOUR HEARTS FUNDRAISER: Tickets are on sale. Please get your tickets and plan on attending this fun night. Child care is provided. Each class also will be doing a gift basket for the Silent Auction. If you have not all ready done so, please send your donated items to school by Jan. 20. Thanks for supporting your school!!!
Mark your calendars for the upcoming Pico Adobe field trip (grades 3-6) on Feb. 5 Permission slips will go home on Jan. 20 and need to be returned by Jan. 23. Drivers will be needed.
Information about Pio Pico Adobe: Pio Pico was born at the San Gabriel Mission on May 5, 1801. He rose from poverty to become one of the richest men in California. He was the last Governor to serve in Alta California when it was part of Mexico. He played an important role in the political and economic life of this state throughout most of his life. He died in LA on Sept. 11, 1894. His home and gardens have been restored to their condition as it was 125 years ago when Pico lived there. Today they are owned by the State of CA. The property was placed under the Division of Beaches and Parks in 1927, making it one of the earliest state historic parks.
ASSIGNMENTS:
3/4: Memory: Ps. 46:1 P. 81 in Voyages book
Spelling: Monday write words 3x each (fourth grade write in cursive), pretest on Thursday, test on Friday.
Grade 3 Spelling list: spill, hill, gull, smell, mess, odd, add, cliff, mitt, fuzz, all, still, fall, till, guess
Grade 4 Spelling list: crooked, footprint, goodness, overlook, wooden, tourist, bulldozer, bulletin, fully, handful, cure, curious, during, furious, plural, pure, sure, butcher
Reading: Third and fourth graders are reading the novel In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson
3/4 Book Reports: form already sent home; due Feb 6 (free choice chapter book)
CA History: test on Friday. Notes go home Tuesday
5/6 Memory: James 2:10, Romans 5:8 (Voyages page 67))
Spelling: pretest on Thursday, test on Friday
Reading: continue "Detectives in Togas"
Book Report: Jan. book report is due Feb. 2; the genre is mystery.
History: Work on projects: new due date is Feb. 12; history test on Friday
Science: test on Thursday
Math: test on Friday
February Class Projects: Please continue to work on the history class projects. They are due in February and will be on display during the Open House.
OPEN YOUR HEARTS FUNDRAISER: Tickets are on sale. Please get your tickets and plan on attending this fun night. Child care is provided. Each class also will be doing a gift basket for the Silent Auction. If you have not all ready done so, please send your donated items to school by Jan. 20. Thanks for supporting your school!!!
Mark your calendars for the upcoming Pico Adobe field trip (grades 3-6) on Feb. 5 Permission slips will go home on Jan. 20 and need to be returned by Jan. 23. Drivers will be needed.
ASSIGNMENTS:
3/4: Memory: Jeremiah 17:7 pg. 77 in Voyages book
Spelling: Monday write words 3x each (fourth grade write in cursive), pretest on Thursday, test on Friday.
Grade 3 Spelling list: better, letter, potter, rubber, soccer, ladder, hammer, scatter, dinner, slippers, tomorrow, summer, pretty, button, happy
Grade 4 Spelling list: dessert, germ, perfect, birth, firm, sir, skirt, worry, worst, worth, burst, curl, curve, furniture, further, nurse, purpose, turkey
Reading: Third and fourth graders are reading the novel In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson
3/4 Book Reports: form already sent home; due Feb 6 (free choice chapter book)
5/6 Memory: Matthew 5:16 (Voyages page 65)
Spelling: pretest on Thursday, test on Friday
Reading: continue "Detectives in Togas"
Book Report: Jan. book report is due Feb. 2; the genre is mystery.
History: Work on projects: new due date is Feb. 12
Science: Report on volcanic activity due Friday Jan. 23
February Class Projects: Information has gone home for those wanting to use the holiday vacation time to work on the upcoming class project. Grades 3 and 4 will be required to write a report, give an oral presentation, and make a California Mission. Students will be able to choose their mission on a first come, first serve basis. Information will be sent home on Monday December 14. These projects will be displayed for the February Open House.
Jan. 13--- All School Field trip to Gene Autry Museum. We need drivers.
Jan. 19-- No School in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
ASSIGNMENTS:
3/4: Memory: Psalm 122:1 pg. 73 in Voyages book
Spelling: Monday write words 3x each, pretest on Thursday, test on Friday.
Grade 3 Spelling list: made, note, sail, boat, use, soon, bright, pool, open, each, became, like, reach, stone, jewels
Grade 4 Spelling list: (20 review words) enough, rough, toward, hardly, already, bounce, exciting, fault, glance, science, author, scene, recess, else, sauce, awful, loaf, frown, swift, harsh
Reading: third and fourth graders are reading the novel In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson
California History: test on Friday
5/6 Memory: Hebrews 4:10, Matt. 4:16 (Voyages pg 59,61)
Spelling: pretest on Thursday, test on Friday
Reading: starting "Detectives in Togas"
Book Report: Jan. book report is due Feb. 2 the genre is mystery.
History: return projcet proposals by Thursday, Jan. 15; test on chapter 7 (Egypt ) will be Friday, Jan. 16
February Class Projects: Information will be going home for those wanting to use the holiday vacation time to work on the upcoming class project. Grades 3 and 4 will be required to write a report, give an oral presentation, and make a California Mission. Students will be able to choose their mission on a first come, first serve basis. Information will be sent home on Monday December 14. These projects will be displayed for the February Open House.
Jan. 9---5/6 treat sale please bring in $4 per family
Jan. 13--- All School Field trip to Gene Autry Museum. We need drivers.
ASSIGNMENTS:
3/4: Memory: 2 Corinthians 5:17 pg. 69 in Voyages book
Spelling: Monday write words 3x each, pretest on Thursday, test on Friday.
Grade 3 Spelling list: moon, cute, loose, scoop, choose, dune, flute, chew, few, grew, new, noon, rule, fool, looms
Grade 4 Spelling list: barber, barnyard, cardboard, carnival, carpet, cart, farmer, farther, garbage, garden, hardly, harm, harsh, marbles, scarf, spark, starve, yarn
California History: mission projects need to be OK'd this week
5/6 Memory: Isaiah 41:10
Spelling: pretest on Thursday, test on Friday
Reading: starting "Detectives in Togas"
Book Report: Jan. book report is due Feb. 2 the genre is mystery.
History: study guides must be finished for homework if not completed in class; information sent home regarding the February World History project.
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: Parts of the Christmas Program have been sent home. Please help your child with their part or with learning the words to the songs. The program is scheduled for Dec. 18, 2008 at 7pm. Please have your child here at 6:30pm. They will meet in their classrooms to dress for the program.
"The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" movie will be shown next week. Please sign and return the permission slip to watch this movie.
Noon Dismissal on Friday, December 19. School resumes January 5, 2009.
All students are invited to bring a new, unwrapped toy for a child in need. The toys will be brought to chapel on Friday morning as an offering.
Class Party: Please send $4 per student to cover the cost of soda, pizza, plates, napkins, and a treat for our Christmas Party. This will be held at 11:00 on Friday, December 19.
February Class Projects: Information will be going home for those wanting to use the holiday vacation time to work on the upcoming class project. Grades 3 and 4 will be required to write a report, give an oral presentation, and make a California Mission. Students will be able to choose their mission on a first come, first serve basis. Information will be sent home on Monday December 14. These projects will be displayed for the February Open House.
ASSIGNMENTS:
3/4: Memory: Songs and parts for the Christmas Program
Spelling: Monday write words 3x each, pretest on Thursday, test on Friday.
Grade 3 Spelling List: cone, vote, spoke, froze, chose, coal, goal, soap, choke, goat, over, alone, noses, most, old
Grade 4 Spelling list: all right, almost, already, false, quarrel, toward, applause, author, fault, haul, pause, sauce, awful, hawk, fog, offer, cord, forest
California History: test on Wednesday
5/6 Memory: Songs and parts for the Christmas Program
Spelling: pretest on Wednesday, test on Thursday
Reading: "Lion, Witch and Wardrobe" activities booklet
Book Report: Nov. book report will be due Dec. 17. The genre is historical fiction.
History: Test on chapter 6 will be Tuesday, Dec. 16; information sent home regarding the February World History project.
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: Parts of the Christmas Program have been sent home. Please help your child with their part or with learning the words to thesongs. The program is scheduled for Dec. 18, 2008 at 7pm. Please have your child here at 6:30pm. They will meet in their classrooms to dress for the program.
TREAT SALE: 3/4 treat sale will be on Friday. Please send $4 per family to help cover expenses. Volunteer parents to help with setting up and taking down treat sale would be great. Please let Ms. Sorensen know if you are available for this.
CHAPEL: A special "Karate Chapel" will be held on Tuesday at 2pm. Family and friends are invited to attend.
ASSIGNMENTS:
3/4: Memory: Songs and parts for the Christmas Program
Spelling: Monday write words 3x each, pretest on Thursday, test on Friday.
Grade 3 Spelling List: line, pipe, wise, smile, glide, high, sigh, fright, sight, light, fine, wide, right, time, night
Grade 4 Spelling list: aloud, bounce, country, household, noun, outdoors, pound, scout, stout, trout, underground, frown, gown, growl, owl, however, powder, tower
California History: test on Friday
5/6 Memory: Songs and parts for the Christmas Program
Spelling: pretest on Thursday, test on Friday
Vocabulary: test on Friday
Reading: begin reading "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" this book will also be the December book report book, and the projects will be completed in class.
Book Report: Nov. book report will be due Dec. 17. The genre is historical fiction.
History: Study guide sheets must be completed for homework if they are not finished in class; test on chapter 6 will be Tuesday, Dec. 16
Science: test on Friday
Math: test on Thursday
FIELD TRIP: A field trip has been scheduled to the Crystal Cathedral on Dec. 2. Please have your child at school no later than 7:45am. THE BUS LEAVES AT 8:00am SHARP!!!
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: Parts of the Christmas Program have been sent home. Please use the time during Thanksgiving Break to help your child memorize their part. The program is scheduled for Dec. 18, 2008 at 7pm. Please have your child here at 6:30pm. They will meet in their classrooms to dress for the program.
ASSIGNMENTS:
3/4: Memory: Songs and parts for the Christmas Program
Spelling: Monday write words 3x each, pretest on Thursday, test on Friday.
Grade 3 Spelling List: neat, deal, clean, please, beast, keep, street, seen, easy, creek, eat, hearing, feel, real, tree
Grade 4 Spelling list: cellar, chance, citizen, decide, exciting, fence, glance, peace, police, scene, science, across, press, recess, beast, else, famous, son
Grades 3/4 November Book Report: extension given; new due date is Dec. 4
5/6 Memory: Songs and parts for the Christmas Program
Spelling: pretest on Thursday, test on Friday
Vocabulary: test on Friday
Reading: begin reading "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" this book will also be the December book report book, and the projects will be completed in class.
Book Report: Nov. book report will be due Dec. 17. The genre is historical fiction.
History: Study guide sheets must be completed for homework if they are not finished in class.
Thanksgiving Luncheon Nov. 21. Please respond if your child wants pizza or traditional turkey dinner.
Return Crystal Cathedral field trip permission slip by Nov. 20. Each child needs to bring a canned good as admission to the pageant.
Thanksgiving Break will be Nov. 24--28. Have a blessed Thanksgiving Day.
ASSIGNMENTS:
3/4: Memory: Ps. 100:4 Enter his gates with a song of Thanksgiving. Come into his courtyards with a song of praise. Give thanks to him; praise his name. test on Friday
Spelling: Monday write words 3x each, pretest on Thursday, test on Friday.
Grade 3 Spelling List: flame, blaze, spade, fail, mail, stain, play, away, plate, raise, clay, rain, awake, face, chain
Grade 4 Spelling List: cough, enough, laugh, rough, tough, alphabet, elephant, graph, orphan, photograph, bluff, stuff, office, chef, loaf, craft, drift, swift
CA History: test on Fri
Book Report form: (already sent home) Select a fictional chapter book; due on Dec. 2.
5/6 Memory: Do not fear, for I am with you: do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 (Friday test)
Spelling: pretest on Thursday, test on Friday
Reading: sign permission slip for "Indian in the Cupboard"
Math: test on Wed.
Social Studies: Study guide sheets on Mon. & Tues., Ch 5 test on Friday
Grammar: test on Wed.
Book Report: Select a book that is historical fiction. Book must be approved by Nov. 17. Book report is due Dec. 17. The December book report will be completed in class.
Burbank Food Pantry: We are asking for food items for the Burbank Food Pantry. They are in special need of dried beans, small cereal boxes, and canned goods. Please bring in a food item in lieu of a chapel offering this week and next. Thank you.
Come to the 1st Annual Chili Cook Off on Saturday, Nov. 8, and taste Mrs. Chrzan's chili, along with other delectable varieties. Set up at 4:00 p.m. if you are bringing chili, and the Competition /Eating begins at 5:00 p.m.
NO SCHOOL on Monday Nov. 10. Enjoy the day.
Grades 3-6 Sing on Sunday, Nov. 16. Please meet in Mrs. Chrzan's room at 8:15 a.m. Sunday. This is a wonderful opportunity to sing praises to God and for our school families to meet our church families.
Moms are invited to attend the Thursday Arbonne fundraiser at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
ASSIGNMENTS:
3/4: Memory: 2 Corinthians 5:17 If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! (p. 69) test on Friday
Spelling: Monday write words 3x each, pretest on Thursday, test on Friday.
Grade 3 Spelling List: noisy, choice, grouch, growl, puddle, dirt, pear, corner, rare, return, clouds, tangled, cradle, noise, jangled
Grade 4 Spelling List: (review unit) whom, comb, whose, wrong, broom, knob, usual, dream, stretch, blanket, movement, strap, stool, spirit, throat, folks, climb, moment, thoughtful, steady
5/6 Memory: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, but every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God. 1 John 4:2-3 (Friday test)
Spelling: pretest on Thursday, test on Friday
Reading: start "The Indian in the Cupboard"
Science: test on Friday
Social Studies: Study guide sheet for homework on Wed.
Burbank Food Pantry: We are asking for food items for the Burbank Food Pantry. They are in special need of dried beans, small cereal boxes, and canned goods. Please bring in a food item in lieu of a chapel offering this week and next. Thank you.
VOTE: All students will have the opportunity to vote on Nov. 4.
Please bring newspaper or internet information on the election on Wed. or Thurs. to share in class. Information such as electoral maps, popular vote vs. electoral vote, US or worldwide reaction to election outcome, CA state information.
ASSIGNMENTS:
3/4: Memory: Ps. 145:13 (pg. 63) test on Friday
Election Project: Due Nov 3. We will start sharing what we've learned in class this week. We will hold a mock election at school on Tuesday Nov. 4 and compare our results with the national results.
Spelling: Monday write words 3x each, pretest on Thursday, test on Friday.
Grade 3 Spelling List: brand, candy, plan, hobby, best, read, us, top, jump, send, tell, prison, last, robbers, struggle
5/6 Memory: The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control....Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Galatians 5:22-23, 25
Spelling: pretest on Thursday, test on Friday
Election Project: Projects due Nov. 3. We will start sharing what we've learned in class this week. We will be holding a mock school election on Tuesday Nov. 4. We will compare the results of our school election with those of the nation.
Vocabulary: test on Monday
Reading: test on Tuck Everlasting will be Tuesday. Please return the permission slips to watch the movie "Tuck Everlasting" on Wed. and Thurs. of this week.
Burbank Food Pantry: We are asking for food items for the Burbank Food Pantry. They are in special need of dried beans, small cereal boxes, and canned goods. Please bring in a food item in lieu of a chapel offering this week and next. Thank you.
5/6 Treat Sale: Please send in $4 per family for the Friday sale.
Book Orders due on Friday.
Due to a 100% lack of participation in bringing $4 for treat sale on Friday, the 3/4 treat sale was cancelled. This money is used for classroom reading books, art supplies, and other "extras".
First Lutheran students will say "no" to drugs during Red Ribbon Week, which will take place from Oct. 28-31, culminating in a Costume Ball on October 31. Students will come to school in uniform and change into a costume in the afternoon. In compliance with administrative guidelines, no witches, ghosts, devils, or horror characters will be allowed. Our students will enjoy eating red food items at the ball, with each class providing part of the menu. Please bring the following: 6th~chips with salsa; 5th~red fruit (red apples, grapes, watermelon); 4th~cherry tomatoes, red bell peppers with ranch dip; 3rd~8-10 red juice boxes
IMPORTANT: Please send one small pumpkin with your child on Friday for our art pumpkin carving class. We will not have any extra pumpkins!!! Also, send a small box (shoebox or even a kleenex box) for a dancing spider art project.
ASSIGNMENTS:
3/4: Memory: Ps. 51:10 (p. 61) test on Friday
3/4 October book reports must be turned in by Oct. 28
Election Project: keep working on your projects. If some of your choices are completed please feel free to bring in what you have finished, so we may display them.
Spelling: Monday write words 3x each, pretest on Thursday, test on Friday.
Grade 3 Spelling List: mouse, count, mouth, south, bound, gown, crown, brown, frown, crowd, flowerpot, house, throughout, surrounds, found
5/6 Memory: Each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body. Ephesians 4:25
Spelling: pretest on Thursday, test on Friday
Election Project: keep working on your projects. If some of your choices are completed please feel free to bring in what you have finished, so we may display them.
Vocabulary: test on Friday
Reading: test on Tuck Everlasting
History: election test corrections due Wednesday
Burbank Food Pantry: We are asking for food items for the Burbank Food Pantry. They are in special need of dried beans, small cereal boxes, and canned goods.
If you haven't done so all ready, please check out the website. All classroom information is posted on the website!!
Remember Shakey's Pizza Night this Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. Come enjoy an evening out and support our school.
This Friday is the 3/4 treat sale. Please send $4 per family to buy the food items. Profits will go directly to the class fund and help purchase educational supplies.
First Lutheran students will say "no" to drugs during Red Ribbon Week, which will take place from Oct. 28-31, culminating in a Costume Ball on October 31. In compliance with administrative guidelines, no witches, ghosts, devils, or horror characters will be allowed. Our students will enjoy eating red food items at the ball, with each class providing part of the menu. Check the school newsletter for to find out what your child needs to bring.
ASSIGNMENTS:
3/4: Memory: Hebrews 13:5-6 (Voyages page 47) test on Friday
Election Project: keep working on your projects. If some of your choices are completed please feel to bring in what you have finished, so we may display them.
Spelling: Monday write words 3x each, pretest on Thursday, test on Friday.
Grade 3 Spelling List: candle, handle, tangle, jungle, marble, apple, bubble, bottle, jingle, pebble, people, turtles, little, waddle, whistle
5/6 Memory: Ephesians 2:8-9 (Voyages page 219)
Spelling: pretest on Thursday, test on Friday
Election Project: keep working on your projects. If some of your choices are completed please feel to bring in what you have finished, so we may display them.
History: Election Packet test on Friday
Burbank Food Pantry: We are asking gifts for the Burbank Food Pantry. They are in special need of dried beans, small cereal boxes, and canned goods.
If you haven't done so all ready, please check out the website. All classroom information is posted on the website!!
Parent Teacher Conferences will be Oct. 16 and 17. Grades 3/4 will conference with Mrs. Chzran and grades 5/6 will conference with Ms. Sorensen. If you have not all ready done so, please see one of us to set up your conference time.
Oct. 16 and 17 are both noon dismissal. No hot lunch will be served. EDC will be open for those needing extended care. Please pack a snack and your child's lunch for those days if they are staying for after school care.
ASSIGNMENTS:
3/4: Memory: Ph 4:13 test on Friday
Election Project: keep working on your projects. If some of your choices are completed please feel to bring in what you have finished, so we may display them.
Spelling: Monday write words 3x each, pretest on Thursday, test on Friday.
5/6 No memory this week.
Spelling: pretest on Thursday, test on Friday
Election Project: keep working on your projects. If some of your choices are completed please feel to bring in what you have finished, so we may display them.
Math: test on Tuesday
Science: test on Wednesday
Quiz over Election Material: Wed.
Burbank Food Pantry: We are asking gifts for the Burbank Food Pantry. They are in special need of dried beans, small cereal boxes, and canned goods.
Please visit our website: firstlutheranburbank.org. Newsletters, projects, special events, pictures, and emails to faculty are all available. If you lose your newsletter, just log on. It's there!!
Upcoming Events: Mid-term conferences for the first tri-mester are just around the corner. See your child's teacher to set up a time for your conference. IMPORTANT: Grades 5/6 will conference with Ms. Sorensen and Grades 3/4 will conference with Mrs. Chrzan. This is being done as Ms. Sorensen teaches language arts and math for grades 5/6 and Mrs. Chrzan teaches language arts and math for grades 3/4. If you would like to meet with the other teacher to discuss Religion or History please contact that teacher.
Upcoming Assignments:
Grades 5/6: Keep working on those election projects. Due Nov. 3.
Science: test moved to Monday
Math: test on Monday
Spelling: test on Friday
Book Report sent home Oct. 2
Memory: 1 John 1:7 test on Friday
Grades 3/4: Keep working on those election projects. Due Nov. 3.
Spelling: Pretest on Thursday and test on Friday
Book Report sent home Oct. 3
CA History test: moved to Monday
Memory: 1 John 1:9 test on Friday
Please visit our website: firstlutheranburbank.org
Newsletters, projects, special events, and emails to faculty are all available. We will be eliminating the paper newsletter soon. Emails will be checked and responded to within 48 hours. Notes to teachers via letters or in the planners are still a great option though.
Wed., Oct. 1, will be our field trip to Riley's Farm for the California Gold Mining Adventure. Please be at school by 7:30. We will leave promptly at 7:45am sharp!! Please pack a sack lunch, wear red logo shirt and jeans or jean shorts. Return time is approximately 4:00pm, depending upon traffic.
Signature Fundraiser continues. Profits for grades 4 though 6 will be used to offset the outdoor education trip. Last Day for sales is September 29. Bring your orders to your teacher.
Friday Folders. Please remove the graded papers from this folder every Friday. Please return the folder to school on Monday. Some students are not remembering this.
Picture Day. Friday Oct. 3. Students may dress in nice clothes, not school uniform, if the desire. If students change out of picture clothes, they will need to wear school uniform.
Special assignments:
Grades 5/6: Start Election Projects. (see posting on website)
History: Study Guide 15 (Mon.) Test Ch. 3 (Fri.)
Memory Test: Romans 1:16-17 (Fri.)
5/6 Science: experiment due (Wed.) test (Fri.)
5/6 Vocab: test (Fri)
Grades 3/4: Start Election Projects. (see posting on website)
Grades 3/4: Sp. Words 3x each (Mon.)
Grade 3 Reading: oral reading Open Court Pg. 94-109
Memory Test: Jeremiah 17:7 Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in Him. (Fri.)
CA History: test (Fri.)
Election Project Due Nov. 3
Choice of projects Due Oct. 3
Students will learn about the upcoming election through their choice of projects listed below. Projects must be typed using the student's own words. Pictures used for displays may be obtained from the internet, books, campaign flyers, newspapers, etc. Materials to use include: poster board, construction paper, trifold display board, folder, markers, colored pencils, political stickers or buttons, etc. Be creative!!
Grading will be based on: creativity, neatness, meeting due dates, quality of information, use of sources/resources, and oral presentation of one project of student's choice.
Grade 3 choose 3 projects
Grade 4 choose 4 projects
Grade 5 choose 5 projects
Grade 6 choose 6 projects
Each student may choose one additional project for extra credit.
1. Decorate an election folder.
2. Make a poster showing the jobs done by the President or the Vice President.
3. Explain the qualifications that must be met to run for President.
4. Research the Republican and Democratic parties. List each party's Presidents.
5. Research any third parties, their candidates, and their platforms.
6. Visit a campaign office. Interview the workers and find out why they are committed to their candidate.
7. Secret Service personnel guard the President, the Vice President, the candidates, and their families 24 hours a day; find out how these people are chosen, trained, and what their job duties include.
8. Research one U. S. President before 1900 and one since 1900. Compare and contrast the terms of the two men.
9. Our Presidents have all been men. Explain why you think this is so and whether you think a woman could or should be elected.
10. If you could vote, which candidate would you choose? Be sure to include the reasons for your decision.
11. Make a collage or bumper sticker encouraging people to vote.
12. Make up a crossword puzzle using election terms and names.
13. Explain how the Electoral College works and explain its pros and cons.
14. We always hope "the best man wins", but television can have an effect on this. Explain how the media can influence voters.
15. Make a display board of five political cartoons. Explain what they mean.
16. Make a list of unusual facts about 10 Presidents.
17. Find out how another country picks its leaders. Compare their system with ours.
18. It's very important for a country to have good leaders. Make a list of the qualities you think a President should have and explain why.
19. Write a letter to a candidate giving suggestions on how to win the election.
20. Would you be interested in a political career as an adult? Why? What would you do?
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Curriculum
Here is a brief description of the curriculum covered in our First Grade Program during the course of the year…
Devotions: We open our day with song, a children's devotion and prayer.
Calendar: During calendar, we practice patterns, days of the week, months, date, estimation, weather, counting to 100, counting by 5's, counting by 10's, counting by 2's, counting by 3's, countdown to the future days and events, daily math problems and time.
Reading/Spelling: Our class uses the Open Court Reading program. This program encompasses the areas of: Reading, Language Arts and Spelling. Through the use of sound and spelling cards the students are exposed to the phonetic principles of the English language. The units covered are: Let’s Read, Animals, Things That Go, Our Neighborhood at Work, Weather, Journeys, Keep Trying, Games, Being Afraid, and Homes.
Handwriting: Students practice letter formation by tracing letters and then independently writing the letters, words and phrases.
Math: Through instruction, workbook pages and hands on activities, students are exposed to addition, subtraction, problem solving, number patterns, money and geometric shapes.
Science: The following topics are covered through instruction, worksheets and experiments: plants, growing and changing, weather, electricity, magnets and simple machines.
Social Studies: The following topics are covered through instruction, discussion and the Weekly Reader magazine: family, friends, town and country, world and universe.
Art: Students will learn basic art concepts, including primary and secondary colors, by doing simple artwork.
Music: Students will learn basic musical concepts by singing fun songs and learning rhythm and beats.
Physical Education: Exercise and games are planned that will work on gross motor skills, especially walking, running, skipping, galloping, hopping, jumping, tumbling and balance.
Computer Literacy: Typing tutor, keyboard familiarization and educational computer games.
Faith Studies: Bible stories are presented to the students each day with activities that correspond. Weekly memory work is assigned.
Parent - Teacher Communication
A weekly newsletter is sent home every Monday afternoon along with the student's corrected work from the previous week. The weekly newsletter will inform parents of what is going on in First Grade during that and upcoming weeks.
Curriculum
Here is a brief description of the curriculum covered in our First Grade Program during the course of the year…
Devotions: We open our day with song, a children's devotion and prayer.
Calendar: During calendar, we practice patterns, days of the week, months, date, estimation, weather, counting to 100, counting by 5's, counting by 10's, counting by 2's, counting by 3's, countdown to the future days and events, daily math problems and time.
Reading/Spelling: Our class uses the Open Court Reading program. This program encompasses the areas of: Reading, Language Arts and Spelling. Through the use of sound and spelling cards the students are exposed to the phonetic principles of the English language. The units covered are: Let’s Read, Animals, Things That Go, Our Neighborhood at Work, Weather, Journeys, Keep Trying, Games, Being Afraid, and Homes.
Handwriting: Students practice letter formation by tracing letters and then independently writing the letters, words and phrases.
Math: Through instruction, workbook pages and hands on activities, students are exposed to addition, subtraction, problem solving, number patterns, money and geometric shapes.
Science: The following topics are covered through instruction, worksheets and experiments: plants, growing and changing, weather, electricity, magnets and simple machines.
Social Studies: The following topics are covered through instruction, discussion and the Weekly Reader magazine: family, friends, town and country, world and universe.
Art: Students will learn basic art concepts, including primary and secondary colors, by doing simple artwork.
Music: Students will learn basic musical concepts by singing fun songs and learning rhythm and beats.
Physical Education: Exercise and games are planned that will work on gross motor skills, especially walking, running, skipping, galloping, hopping, jumping, tumbling and balance.
Computer Literacy: Typing tutor, keyboard familiarization and educational computer games.
Faith Studies: Bible stories are presented to the students each day with activities that correspond. Weekly memory work is assigned.
Parent - Teacher Communication
A weekly newsletter is sent home every Monday afternoon along with the student's corrected work from the previous week. The weekly newsletter will inform parents of what is going on in First Grade during that and upcoming weeks.
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CURRICULUM
- Core Knowledge concepts integrated into Language, Science, and Social Studies at all grade levels
- Math: California HSP Math for grades 1-5 covering CA state standards at all levels
- Social Studies 3,4,5: text: Houghton Mifflin’s Oh California Core Knowledge concepts (world and U.S. history and geography) will be integrated into the course of study. Projects, Internet research, Weekly Reader, and field trips will supplement the curriculum.
- Reading: Fourth and fifth graders will use novels. Oral and silent reading will be accompanied by class discussion and discovery. Assignment packets include vocabulary development, comprehension questions, and related activities. Third graders will use the Open Court Reading curriculum until the third trimester, at which time they will join the others in reading novels.
- Language Arts 3, 4, 5: Shurley English includes vocabulary building, grammar practice, literature development, and writing time
- Spelling: third grade~ Open Court Vocabulary and Spelling
4th grade~ A Reason for Spelling fifth grade~ Building Spelling Skills
- Phonics 3: Phonics level C (Modern Curriculum Press)
- Handwriting 3/4/5: Contemporary Cursive Handwriting (Schaffer Publications)
- Religion 3/4/5: Voyages (Concordia Publishing Co.) Each student will need an New International Version (NIV) Bible.
- Science: Core knowledge curriculum using a variety of texts and resources. A Reason for Science will be our lab book with students completing weekly experiments and write-ups. Internet research, projects, Weekly Reader, and field trips will supplement the curriculum.
CURRICULUM
- Core Knowledge concepts integrated into Language, Science, and Social Studies at all grade levels
- Math: California HSP Math for grades 1-5 covering CA state standards at all levels
- Social Studies 3,4,5: text: Houghton Mifflin’s Oh California Core Knowledge concepts (world and U.S. history and geography) will be integrated into the course of study. Projects, Internet research, Weekly Reader, and field trips will supplement the curriculum.
- Reading: Fourth and fifth graders will use novels. Oral and silent reading will be accompanied by class discussion and discovery. Assignment packets include vocabulary development, comprehension questions, and related activities. Third graders will use the Open Court Reading curriculum until the third trimester, at which time they will join the others in reading novels.
- Language Arts 3, 4, 5: Shurley English includes vocabulary building, grammar practice, literature development, and writing time
- Spelling: third grade~ Open Court Vocabulary and Spelling
4th grade~ A Reason for Spelling fifth grade~ Building Spelling Skills
- Phonics 3: Phonics level C (Modern Curriculum Press)
- Handwriting 3/4/5: Contemporary Cursive Handwriting (Schaffer Publications)
- Religion 3/4/5: Voyages (Concordia Publishing Co.) Each student will need an New International Version (NIV) Bible.
- Science: Core knowledge curriculum using a variety of texts and resources. A Reason for Science will be our lab book with students completing weekly experiments and write-ups. Internet research, projects, Weekly Reader, and field trips will supplement the curriculum.
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CURRICULUM
- Core Knowledge concepts integrated into Language, Science, and Social Studies at all grade levels
- Math: California HSP Math for grades 1-5 covering CA state standards at all levels
- Social Studies 3,4,5: text: Houghton Mifflin’s Oh California Core Knowledge concepts (world and U.S. history and geography) will be integrated into the course of study. Projects, Internet research, Weekly Reader, and field trips will supplement the curriculum.
- Reading: Fourth and fifth graders will use novels. Oral and silent reading will be accompanied by class discussion and discovery. Assignment packets include vocabulary development, comprehension questions, and related activities. Third graders will use the Open Court Reading curriculum until the third trimester, at which time they will join the others in reading novels.
- Language Arts 3, 4, 5: Shurley English includes vocabulary building, grammar practice, literature development, and writing time
- Spelling: third grade~ Open Court Vocabulary and Spelling
4th grade~ A Reason for Spelling fifth grade~ Building Spelling Skills
- Phonics 3: Phonics level C (Modern Curriculum Press)
- Handwriting 3/4/5: Contemporary Cursive Handwriting (Schaffer Publications)
- Religion 3/4/5: Voyages (Concordia Publishing Co.) Each student will need an New International Version (NIV) Bible.
- Science: Core knowledge curriculum using a variety of texts and resources. A Reason for Science will be our lab book with students completing weekly experiments and write-ups. Internet research, projects, Weekly Reader, and field trips will supplement the curriculum.
CURRICULUM
- Core Knowledge concepts integrated into Language, Science, and Social Studies at all grade levels
- Math: California HSP Math for grades 1-5 covering CA state standards at all levels
- Social Studies 3,4,5: text: Houghton Mifflin’s Oh California Core Knowledge concepts (world and U.S. history and geography) will be integrated into the course of study. Projects, Internet research, Weekly Reader, and field trips will supplement the curriculum.
- Reading: Fourth and fifth graders will use novels. Oral and silent reading will be accompanied by class discussion and discovery. Assignment packets include vocabulary development, comprehension questions, and related activities. Third graders will use the Open Court Reading curriculum until the third trimester, at which time they will join the others in reading novels.
- Language Arts 3, 4, 5: Shurley English includes vocabulary building, grammar practice, literature development, and writing time
- Spelling: third grade~ Open Court Vocabulary and Spelling
4th grade~ A Reason for Spelling fifth grade~ Building Spelling Skills
- Phonics 3: Phonics level C (Modern Curriculum Press)
- Handwriting 3/4/5: Contemporary Cursive Handwriting (Schaffer Publications)
- Religion 3/4/5: Voyages (Concordia Publishing Co.) Each student will need an New International Version (NIV) Bible.
- Science: Core knowledge curriculum using a variety of texts and resources. A Reason for Science will be our lab book with students completing weekly experiments and write-ups. Internet research, projects, Weekly Reader, and field trips will supplement the curriculum.
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Teacher Profile
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Mrs. Chrzan
My name is Beth Chrzan and I have the awesome job of working with my favorite age group--grades 3, 4, and 5--at First Lutheran School, Burbank. I am a native of North Tonawanda, NY, and a graduate of Concordia University, NE, where I received a B.S. in Elementary Education with an emphasis in music.
For 30 years I have been teaching in Lutheran schools with classroom experience in grades K-6 as well as teaching school music. During the summer months I enjoy interacting with children as the summer camp director. One of my greatest blessings is to greet former students who return for a visit, and to work alongside some very talented alumni who have given back in the areas of education, music, technology, summer camp counseling, and special work days. My former students are my heroes, for they have motivated and challenged me to do my best.
First Lutheran has given me the opportunity to work with wonderful colleagues and bright young children in a loving, Christian atmosphere. Every day I am privileged to be part of a learning environment where children are challenged and guided toward achieving their academic potential, as well as solidly growing up in the knowledge of the Lord.
My desire is for our students to walk closely with their Savior Jesus Christ, and be prepared for a life of service to God and to the world.
Mrs. Chrzan
My name is Beth Chrzan and I have the awesome job of working with my favorite age group--grades 3, 4, and 5--at First Lutheran School, Burbank. I am a native of North Tonawanda, NY, and a graduate of Concordia University, NE, where I received a B.S. in Elementary Education with an emphasis in music.
For 30 years I have been teaching in Lutheran schools with classroom experience in grades K-6 as well as teaching school music. During the summer months I enjoy interacting with children as the summer camp director. One of my greatest blessings is to greet former students who return for a visit, and to work alongside some very talented alumni who have given back in the areas of education, music, technology, summer camp counseling, and special work days. My former students are my heroes, for they have motivated and challenged me to do my best.
First Lutheran has given me the opportunity to work with wonderful colleagues and bright young children in a loving, Christian atmosphere. Every day I am privileged to be part of a learning environment where children are challenged and guided toward achieving their academic potential, as well as solidly growing up in the knowledge of the Lord.
My desire is for our students to walk closely with their Savior Jesus Christ, and be prepared for a life of service to God and to the world.
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