We just ended another great week of teaching and learning  at Killian.    Our 2nd grade field trip to EdVenture was fun and educational.    Students learned about forces in motion and they explored Eddie  (The world’s largest 10 year-old boy).  Please ask them  to share  something about their experience.    A special thanks to those parents who  were able to chaperone. 

Friday, December 21st will be a half  STEAM Day for students.  If there are any changes in which your child will get home, please send a note or email.   Our winter break will be .......... 

On Thursday, December  20th,  our class will make Gingerbread Houses.   To make this activity a success, each student should bring in following item(s) listed below by  Wednesday.   Please inform me if your child is allergic to any of these items.

We will not  have a story of the week.   Students will receive activity sheets each night.     

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Keebler’s   Plain Graham Crackers  (2 boxes  per student)    Shawn    Makayla           

Skittles (Large bag)              Byrson         Michiko  

Large bag of Gummy Bears       Jordan      

Pull and Peel   Twizzlers   2 packs       Danika 

Small Butter Squared Pretzels         Haley 

Small Christmas Candy (No Chocolate) (Any kind will work)     Semya   Sharvae     Nina 

Vanilla Icing  (2 per student)         Elijah     Aziah      Olivia      Jesuel     Halen         

  

Small Candy Canes  (2 boxes per student)     Lorenzo        

Winter Holiday Jewelry Sale

                          

      Date:  Wednesday,  December 19, 2018

      Time:  8:00 am – 1:00 pm

      Grades: Pre K -  2nd

      Date:  Thursday,  December 20, 2018  

      Time:  8:00 am – 1:00 pm

      Grades:  3rd  - 5th  

      Place:  Killian Elementary Science Lab

      Price:  $5.00  *Cash Only

necklaces, earrings, bracelets, hair accessories, men’s ties, and more

*10% of the of the proceeds will be donated to Killian.

12/7/18

Happy Friday!  

We just ended another great week!  

On Friday, December 14th, we will go on a field trip to EdVenture. Please allow your child to wear his/her Killian shirt. If you cannot locate a shirt, please have them to wear their school uniform. The cost for each chaperone is $11.50 which should be paid directly to EdVenture.

Our story for the  next week  will be  Stirring Up Memories .  We will focus on the skill of drawing conclusions.   Students will take their  assessments on  Thursday.    

Skills

Story: Stirring Up Memories

Reading: Drawing Conclusions, Generating Questions 

Language Arts:  synonyms, r-controlled vowels (-air, -are, -ear, -ere)

Grammar: root words, combining sentences

Writing: Friendly Letter 

Math: Place Value (word problems)

Science:  Weather 

Social Studies: Goods and Services

Homework Asignments 

Monday

Reading:  Answer Comprehension Check questions 1 and 2

*Vocabulary Choiceboard

*Math: Complete math activity sheet

Tuesday

Reading:  Answer Comprehension Check  questions 3 and 4

*Vocabulary Choiceboard

*Math: Complete math activity sheet

Wednesday 

Reading:  Answer Comprehension Check  questions 5  

*Vocabulary Choiceboard

*Math: Complete math activity sheet

Thursday 

*Read a book of choice for 15 mins

*Field trip tomorrow

  

December 3, 2018 

Greetings! 

We just wrapped up another week of  fun and learning.   Students did a great job adjusting back to normal routines after the holiday break.     I am looking forward to another  GREAT  week beginning  Monday.  

Impact Aid forms were  sent out  on Thursday in your child blue communication folder.  All students who bring their forms in at least by Monday will qualify for the icee incentive. 

Mrs. Hair will be selling popcorn on Friday December 7, and Friday December 14.  Cost is $1 per bag.  Proceeds go towards our spring production: The Lion King. 

On December 14th, we will go on a field trip to EdVenture. Please allow your child to wear his/her Killian shirt. If you cannot locate a shirt, please school uniform. The cost for each chaperone is $11.50 which should be paid directly to EdVenture.

Our story for the week  will be Click Clack Moo.  We will focus on the skill of cause and effect. Students will take their  assessments on Thursday.    Please refer to the homework assignments  listed below.              

Skills for the Week
Story: Click Clack Moo: Cows That Type
Reading: Cause and Effect, Generating Questions 
Language Arts:  synonyms, r-controlled vowels (-or, -oar, -ore)
Grammar: Synonyms
Writing: Friendly Letter
Math: Place Value
Science:  Force and Motion
Social Studies: Government   

Homework

Monday

Reading:

1. Who are the characters in the story?

2. Where does the story take place?

3. What skill did Farmer Brown's cows have that made them special?

4. Farmer Brown couldn't believe his ears and his eyes. Why not?

* Vocabulary Choice- board
*Math: Complete math activity sheet

Tuesday 

Reading:

1. Why do the cows want electric blankets?

2. When the cows go on strike, what do they do?

3. Why is Farmer Brown mad when the cows and hens refuse to give milk and eggs?* Vocabulary Choice- board

*Math: Complete math activity sheet

Wednesday

Reading:

Complete Comprehension Check at the endof the story. Questions (1 - 3)

* Vocabulary Choice- board
*Math: Complete math activity sheet

Thursday
*Reading: Activity Sheet
*Math: Complete math activity sheet

November 26, 2018

Family Literacy Night is scheduled for Thursday, November 29th @ 6:00pm.  During this event, you and your child will have the opportunity to engage in various literacy  activities.   I hope to see each of you.  

Our story for the week will be  Music of the Stone Age.  We will focus on the skill of author's purpose.   Students will take their  assessments on Thursday.   

Story: Music of the Stone Age

Skills
Vocabulary Words: impossible, treasures, talent, pleasant
Reading: Author's Purpose
Language Arts:  r-controlled vowels (-ar)
Grammar: Inflectional Endings, Past Tense Verbs
Writing: Informational Writing
Math: Place Value
Science: Force and Motion
Social Studies: Citizenship
Homework 
Monday
Math- Activity Sheet
Vocabulary- Choice Board
Reading- Complete Comprehension Check  Questions 1 - 3 

Tuesday
Math-Activity Sheet

Vocabulary-Choice Board

Reading-

1. Why did the author write this story?

2. What instruments are used to make your favorite kind of music?

3. How do you think music from the Stone Age was different from today's music?

Wednesday

Math- Activity Sheet

Vocabulary - Choice Board'
Reading - "Text Features"
1. Look at the TOP picture on page 392. What is the purpose of the Caption? (white writing)
2. What is the purpose of the map on page 393?

Thursday
Math- Activity Sheet

Vocabulary- Choice Board'

Reading- Activity Sheet

~Skills/Units of Study
Story: Music of the Stone Age
Vocabulary Words: impossible, treasures, talent, pleasant
Reading: Author's Purpose
Language Arts:  r-controlled vowels (-ar)
Grammar: Inflectional Endings, Past Tense Verbs
Writing: Informational Writing
Math: Place Value
Science: Force and Motion
Social Studies: Citizenship

Greetings Families!  


I will return to school on Monday.   Students will be assessed on the story Abuelo and the Three Bears.   This week will be very short and  we will not  begin a new  story.    Our  Thanksgiving Break will be November 21st -23rd. 

There will not be  21st Century on Monday and Tuesday.   Classes will resume Monday, November 26th. 

Family Literacy Night is scheduled for Thursday, November 29th @ 6:00pm.  During this event, you and your child will have the opportunity to engage in various literacy  activities.   I hope to see each of you.  

Greetings!

We just wrapped up another fantastic week at Killian.   

Fall pictures were sent home today in your child’s binder.  

I will be out Wednesday, November 14th - Friday, November 16th.   Please speak to your child about being on their best behavior.    Reading assessment will be given when I return on Monday, November 19th.    

Family Literacy Night will be Thursday,   November 29th @ 6:00pm.  During this event, you and your child will have the opportunity to engage in various literacy stations.    

    

Skills for the Week

Story: Abuelo and the Three Bears

Reading: Summary (beginning, middle, end)

Language Arts:  r-controlled vowels (-ear, -eer, -ere)

Grammar: present-tense verbs, using commas in a series, 

Writing: Non-fiction (Research)

Math: Place Value 

Science:  Force and Motion 

Social Studies: Government (Rules and Laws)

HOMEWORK

Monday

Reading:
1. The genre of this story is a fairy tale.  How do you know it is a fairy tale?
List three (3)examples from the text. 
2. Who are the characters on pages 362 - 363?
3 What is the setting time on 362?
4. What is the setting  place on 362?
Vocabulary: Choice Board Activity 

Math:  Activity Sheet

Tuesday

Reading:
1. List 3 ways to show is Abuelo similar to  the story of "Goldilocks and The Three Bears"?
2. List 3 ways  to show how  Abuelo's  story different than the story of "Goldilocks and The Three Bears"?
Vocabulary: Choice Board Activity 

Math:  Activity Sheet 

Wednesday

Reading:   Complete Comprehension Check  page 381  Questions 1 - 3
Vocabulary: Choice Board Activity 

Math:  Activity Sheet


Thursday 

Reading:    Activity Sheet
Math:  Activity Sheet 

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Wednesday, Nov. 21- 23

No School

Thanksgiving Break

November 2, 2018 

Greetings Families!  

Wednesday was our final day of testing!  A BIG thanks to my students for staying focused and showing perseverance during the past two weeks. 

A  SPECIAL  THANKS to those of you who came out to our Veteran´s Day breakfast.  It was great seeing each of you.   

Report cards were sent home in your child's blue communication folder on Thursday.  The report card should be kept at home.  The envelope that the report was sent in should be signed and returned.  

Congratulations to those students who made the honor roll.  Certificates were sent home today in your child’s binder.  

Please check Powerschool to ensure your phone number. address, and email information is up to date.  

Students will have a reading story for the week.  They will test on Friday.    Homework assignments will resume as normal.    All assignments are posted below.   

Have a Fantastic Weekend!  


Skills of the Week

Story: The Alvin Ailey Kids

Reading: Summary (Main idea and details)

Language Arts:  r-controlled vowels (ir, ur, er)

Grammar: action verbs, antonyms

Writing: Non-fiction (Research)

Math: Place Value 

Science:  Force and Motion

Social Studies: Government

Homework
Monday
*Reading: 
1. What is an expository text? 

2. Write three (3) details about the Alvin Ailey School.
3. What is the main idea of pages 334 - 335?
* Vocabulary Choice- board
*Math: Complete math activity sheet

Tuesday
*Reading:
1. Why did the author write this story?
2. Tell two ways Jasper and Whitney are alike.
3. Tell two ways Jasper and Whitney are different.
* Vocabulary Choice- board
*Math: Complete math activity sheet

Wednesday
*Reading:
1. Summarize (In your own words) what happens during Dress Rehearsal .

2. Summarize what happens during Performance Day.
* Vocabulary Choice- board
*Math: Complete math activity sheet

Thursday
*Reading: Activity Sheet
*Math: Complete math activity sheet