Friday, February 29, 2008

Week of February 25-29, 2008

Hello All!

The students are doing a great job, despite the gloomy and cold weather! We are all definitely looking forward to spring break! They have been working on verbs and writing sentences, along with poetry and decoding skills. Poetry has been great fun for them so far, allowing them to express their creative side.

Next week, we will be preparing for ISAT week, refreshing their various reading comprehension and ERR skills. We will also be working on test taking strategies and time management skills.

Have a great weekend!

Friday, February 22, 2008

Whelan 2/22/2008

Hello Parents!

IOWA week has finally ended! Our students worked very hard on their IOWA tests. I am very excited to see how much they have learned since last year!

In reading, the we are working on various elements of poetry. The students are really enjoying the ability to be creative with their writing. In Language Arts, the focus is still on verbs and writing "Lakeview" sentences.

Also, I would like to take a moment to thank all of you parents for the hard work you do for your kids! You are truly appreciated!

Have a great weekend!

Friday, February 15, 2008

Week of February 11-15, 2008

Hello All!

We all had a great week! In Reading, we dove into the wonderful world of poetry. The students did a great job identifying rhyme, lines, stanzas, and form. At the end of the unit, the students will have created a poetry book, showcasing their poetic writings. In Language Arts, the students have finished their chapter on action verbs. The other group is working on elaborating sentences by providing additional information. In all cases, the students continously work hard on their learning.


Have an enjoyable weekend!

Friday, February 8, 2008

Week of February 4-8, 2008

Hello All!

The students are doing a great job in their classes! They have definitely learned the classroom routine and are making the most of their school time! The students are continuing with action verbs and writing complete sentences, along with reading stories from their basal reader and strengthening their decoding skills.

Have a Great WEEKEND!