Newsletter-Oct. 5-9, 2015
Mrs. Wells and Mrs. Reim
Please visit my webpage for more information-
Look under the NEWSLETTER tab to find "view" or "downloads" of the spelling word list, the spelling dictation sentences, the xtra math pins, and the RAZ kids login cards.
For xtra math website, students use my email: belinda.wells@leanderisd.org, then use the pin number from the download. Most students are now successful in getting into RAZ Kids.
A note from Mrs. Wells
All students were given their reading level this week. I also helped them to find a chapter book on their level. If they have a book that they want to find the reading level, I use scholastic book wizard website. If the book isn't listed on that site, then have them type in the google search box, "What is the reading level of _______________(book's title). I want them to be successful readers. Also to note, if a book is a little higher than their level, and they are reading it successfully, then let them read it. I will be monitoring reading levels through RAZ reading and moving them up as they master fluency, retelling, and comprehension.
I enjoy watching the children learn each day and appreciate your support.
Math Homework
1. Mrs. Reim gave the students a worksheet for homework today titled "Check for Understanding." If they can't find it, let me know and I'll make them another copy.
2. Spend 15 minutes on the xtra math website practicing skills.
Reading
1. Students need to complete one digital diary entry this week on the chapter book that is on their level. We successfully did one this week in the computer lab. The xx require that they enter the last 2 digits of their cafeteria number. Digital diary entries will be a weekly homework assignment, so please let me know if they need a "reteach" on the procedures.
2. Reminders:
*go to google
*login with their google credentials
first.lastXX@k12.leanderisd.org
yyyymmdd
*Once logged in, they go to the grid in the upper right corner and open a "doc"
*find their Digital Diary document and write a new entry below the one we did this past week.
*Select and "A" character trait from the list on my reading tab (my website). I'll also include the character trait list as a download. ONLY "A" words this week.
*Follow the example on the homepage
*Click blue share button (top, right)
*type Belinda Wells...when my email shows up, click, then hit SEND!
Spelling
Sounds of /ou/ and /ow/.
Spelling words and sentence dictation are downloads on website.
This week I had 18 out of 22 students who missed 0 or 1 word on their sentence dictation. I was AMAZED at what a difference studying those sentences made. Good job everyone!
It is a good idea to practice neat handwriting and spacing between letters and words for my students who struggle in this area.
Social Studies
Science
We made electro-magnets this week. I don't know what happened to me, because I didn't get any PICTURES! I think I was sitting with the kids and totally forgot!