I am still out on maternity leave, but wanted to add a link to the baby's birth announcement. I am enjoying time at home with my family, but am looking forward to finishing out this school year with my students!
Nicholas Edward Pettinelli
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Monday, October 24, 2011
Conferences Are Around The Corner
Students have been working hard in room 214. The math class put their knowledge of polygons to the test to decorate the room for Halloween. The students made pumpkins and monsters by cutting paper into polygons and gluing it together to make their decorations.
In Reading and Language Arts, the students are busy editing their stories for our Halloween bulletin board: What's Brewing in 214? We continue to work with phomemes and sight words to improve pur reading skills. Also, students are reading independently and working on activities based on their independent reading. Two students are using the Tumbleweed Online Books through the Warren County Library. Others have selected novels they are interested in reading. All students are reading fictional books at this time.
Our science class is finishing up our unit on Erosion and Weathering. Soon we will be blasting off to study the moon and space.
Finally, I will be meeting with parents for conferences on Monday, November 7th at night and Tuesday, November 8th in the afternoon. Starting November 9th, I will be on maternity leave until April 1. Miss Megan Lynch will be filling in for me. She is currently the classroom aide for 6th grade here at OCS. She is very knowledgeable about current advances in special education and I know she will do a wonderful job teaching your children!
In Reading and Language Arts, the students are busy editing their stories for our Halloween bulletin board: What's Brewing in 214? We continue to work with phomemes and sight words to improve pur reading skills. Also, students are reading independently and working on activities based on their independent reading. Two students are using the Tumbleweed Online Books through the Warren County Library. Others have selected novels they are interested in reading. All students are reading fictional books at this time.
Our science class is finishing up our unit on Erosion and Weathering. Soon we will be blasting off to study the moon and space.
Finally, I will be meeting with parents for conferences on Monday, November 7th at night and Tuesday, November 8th in the afternoon. Starting November 9th, I will be on maternity leave until April 1. Miss Megan Lynch will be filling in for me. She is currently the classroom aide for 6th grade here at OCS. She is very knowledgeable about current advances in special education and I know she will do a wonderful job teaching your children!
Friday, September 30, 2011
A few things
The end of the first month of school is upon us. Grade progress reports will be going home on Friday, October 7. Next week, some of the students will be working on independent reading packets at home. Others have reading homework packets that address the particular reading skills that need extra practice.
Students continue to learn more about geometry in math class. We are moving on from quadrelaterals to learn more about circles and circumference.
My science students are learning more about earth science. We explored the dirt around us to and will be exploring the effects of erosion and weathering on our planet.
Students continue to learn more about geometry in math class. We are moving on from quadrelaterals to learn more about circles and circumference.
My science students are learning more about earth science. We explored the dirt around us to and will be exploring the effects of erosion and weathering on our planet.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Back to School
Hello,
We are busy getting used to our schedules and the activities in each class. I will do my best to post the homework on my blog. As you are all aware, my class has many ability and skill levels. The homework will also be leveled and geared to meet each student's needs. There will usually be spelling homework each night. As we move into October, some students will have some independent reading projects he/she will need to work on at home. Others may need to bring home a book at his/her independent reading level and read it to someone at home. Please check your child's agenda book each night to see that what he/she needs to do for the night. I will do my best to check it and sign it each day before the students leave my classroom.
In addition, I have some 7th grade social studies students for ICR. I will be re-wording and typing up much of the homework activities. You child is expected to complete the paper that is sent home each night. Remember, a current event is due EVERY Friday!
If you have any questions, please call, e-mail, or speak to me during back-to school night (Tuesday, September 20)!
We are busy getting used to our schedules and the activities in each class. I will do my best to post the homework on my blog. As you are all aware, my class has many ability and skill levels. The homework will also be leveled and geared to meet each student's needs. There will usually be spelling homework each night. As we move into October, some students will have some independent reading projects he/she will need to work on at home. Others may need to bring home a book at his/her independent reading level and read it to someone at home. Please check your child's agenda book each night to see that what he/she needs to do for the night. I will do my best to check it and sign it each day before the students leave my classroom.
In addition, I have some 7th grade social studies students for ICR. I will be re-wording and typing up much of the homework activities. You child is expected to complete the paper that is sent home each night. Remember, a current event is due EVERY Friday!
If you have any questions, please call, e-mail, or speak to me during back-to school night (Tuesday, September 20)!
Monday, June 20, 2011
Summer School
Hello!
Summer school will begin on June 27 at 8:30 and go through 11:30. We will be focusing on reading, writing, and math during this time. This is a review time to maintain previously learned skills. This is not the time to learn new skills. Please call or e-mail me with questions.
Summer school will begin on June 27 at 8:30 and go through 11:30. We will be focusing on reading, writing, and math during this time. This is a review time to maintain previously learned skills. This is not the time to learn new skills. Please call or e-mail me with questions.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Winding Down
As we approach the final weeks of school students should still remember to complete homework assignments. All MARE reports and posters will be completed and up for display for Ocean Night. Please be sure to come to school on Thursday evening between 6:00 and 8:00 to explore the various ocean themed activities on display.
Monday, May 23, 2011
This week...
we will be visiting the Scholastic Book Fair. The books are buy one get one free.
We are studying more words with the long o sound for spelling. We are also working on our MARE reports and posters. They will be displayed in the hall when the students have completed their final drafts.
In math we are studying fractions. We will learn how to find equivilant fractions and how to add, subtract, and multiply fractions. Then we will move on to decimals.
We are studying more words with the long o sound for spelling. We are also working on our MARE reports and posters. They will be displayed in the hall when the students have completed their final drafts.
In math we are studying fractions. We will learn how to find equivilant fractions and how to add, subtract, and multiply fractions. Then we will move on to decimals.
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