Friday, January 27, 2017

January 30 - February 3

Howdy!

We are in desperate need of disinfecting wipes! Any donations would be appreciated! :)

Wednesday: CORE ESSENTIALS (Respect) - Wear ORANGE!
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4th GRADE

WRITING- NONE :)

READING- Independent reading at home; TEST ON MONDAY!

MATH- Test review due Tuesday; TEST ON WEDNESDAY!


5th GRADE

READING- Book review #1 due on Friday

MATH- Order of Operations homework due Friday


2nd GRADE

READING- Review high frequency words every night!


** PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD IS READING AT HOME! THIS IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO BECOME A STRONGER READER. :) **

Also, please make sure your child brings their library books back before their scheduled library day.

5th grade goes to library at 9:30 every FRIDAY!

4th grade goes to library at 10:40 every FRIDAY!

2nd grade goes to library at 3:00 every WEDNESDAY!

Tuesday, January 24, 2017

January 23 - 27

Howdy!

We are in desperate need of disinfecting wipes! Any donations would be appreciated! We are trying to keep the spread of germs down.

Tuesday 6:00PM-7:30PM MMJH Curriculum Night

Friday 7:00AM-7:45AM DONUTS WITH DAD!
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4th GRADE

WRITING- NONE :)

READING- Independent reading at home; Poetry homework due Friday

MATH- Textbook page 713 due Friday


5th GRADE

READING- Book review #1 due on February 3rd

MATH- Textbook page 895 due Friday


2nd GRADE

READING- Review high frequency words every night!


** PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD IS READING AT HOME! THIS IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO BECOME A STRONGER READER. :) **

Also, please make sure your child brings their library books back before their scheduled library day.

5th grade goes to library at 9:30 every FRIDAY!

4th grade goes to library at 10:40 every FRIDAY!

2nd grade goes to library at 3:00 every WEDNESDAY!

Tuesday, January 17, 2017

January 16 - 20

Howdy!

MLK Day on Monday- NO school!

Papa Murphy's Spirit Night from 4:00-8:00 on Wednesday
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4th GRADE

WRITING- Revising & editing homework due Friday

READING- Independent reading at home

MATH- Textbook page 493 (#1-8 and 12-14) due Friday


5th GRADE

READING- Independent reading at home

MATH- Test review due Thursday; TEST ON FRIDAY!


2nd GRADE

READING- Review high frequency words every night!


** PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD IS READING AT HOME! THIS IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO BECOME A STRONGER READER. :) **

Also, please make sure your child brings their library books back before their scheduled library day.

5th grade goes to library at 9:30 every FRIDAY!

4th grade goes to library at 10:40 every FRIDAY!

2nd grade goes to library at 3:00 every WEDNESDAY!

Friday, January 6, 2017

January 9 - 13

Howdy!

RDR on Monday, Jan. 9th for those that are participating
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4th GRADE

WRITING- None :)

READING- Independent reading at home

MATH- PFL Quick Check HW due Friday


5th GRADE

READING- Independent reading at home

MATH- Dividing fractions HW due Friday 


2nd GRADE

READING- Review high frequency words every night!


** PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD IS READING AT HOME! THIS IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO BECOME A STRONGER READER. :) **

Also, please make sure your child brings their library books back before their scheduled library day.

5th grade goes to library at 9:30 every FRIDAY!

4th grade goes to library at 10:40 every FRIDAY!

2nd grade goes to library at 3:00 every WEDNESDAY!

January 2 - 6

Howdy!

Core Essentials [KNOWLEDGE] on Wednesday- Wear GOLD
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4th GRADE

WRITING- None :)

READING- Independent reading at home

MATH- None :)


5th GRADE

READING- Independent reading at home

MATH- None :)


2nd GRADE

READING- Review high frequency words every night!


** PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD IS READING AT HOME! THIS IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO BECOME A STRONGER READER. :) **

Also, please make sure your child brings their library books back before their scheduled library day.

5th grade goes to library at 9:30 every FRIDAY!

4th grade goes to library at 10:40 every FRIDAY!

2nd grade goes to library at 3:00 every WEDNESDAY!

Friday, December 2, 2016

December 5 - 9

Howdy!

Core Essentials [JOY] on Wednesday- Wear WHITE
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4th GRADE

WRITING- None :)

READING- Read each night

MATH- Study for test on Wednesday! 
[We will complete a review together on Monday in class.]


5th GRADE

READING- Read each night

MATH- Review due Monday, 12/5; TEST ON TUESDAY, 12/6


2nd GRADE

READING- Review high frequency words every night!


** PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD IS READING EACH NIGHT! THIS IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO BECOME A STRONGER READER. :) **

Please make sure your child brings their library books back before their scheduled library day.

5th grade goes to library at 9:30 every FRIDAY!

4th grade goes to library at 10:40 every FRIDAY!

2nd grade goes to library at 3:00 every WEDNESDAY!

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

November 28 - December 2

Howdy!

I hope everyone had a wonderful, restful break with their families! I know the kids will already be starting the countdown to Winter Break! :)
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4th GRADE

WRITING- Writing test on Wednesday, Nov. 30

READING- Read 20 minutes each night; Predicting HW due Friday

MATH- Division HW due Friday


5th GRADE

READING- Read 20 minutes each night; Book review #2 due on Dec. 9th

MATH- Review due Monday, 12/5; TEST ON TUESDAY, 12/6


2nd GRADE

READING- Review high frequency words every night!


** PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD IS READING EACH NIGHT! THIS IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO BECOME A STRONGER READER. :) **

Monday, November 21, 2016

November 21 - 25

Howdy!

There will be NO HOMEWORK this week! Instead, I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving break with your family! :)



Friday, November 11, 2016

November 14 - 18

Howdy!

Open House is on November 17th from 5:30-6:30! This is also a NO HOMEWORK night.
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4th GRADE

WRITING- NONE :)

READING- Read 20 minutes each night

MATH- Division HW due Friday


5th GRADE

READING- Read 20 minutes each night; Book review #2 due on Dec. 9th

MATH- Fraction HW due Friday


2nd GRADE

READING- Review high frequency words every night!


** PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD IS READING EACH NIGHT! THIS IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO BECOME A STRONGER READER. :) **

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

November 7 - 11

Howdy!

RDR will be on Monday, November 7th!

4th grade will go on their fishing field trip on Friday, November 11!
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4th GRADE

WRITING- Thesis Statement HW due Friday

READING- Read 20 minutes each night

MATH- Multiplication HW due Friday


5th GRADE

READING- Read 20 minutes each night; Book review #1 due on Friday, Nov. 11; TEST ON THURSDAY, NOV. 10

MATH- Decimal Division HW due Friday


2nd GRADE

READING- Review high frequency words every night; TEST ON TUESDAY, NOV. 8!


** PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD IS READING EACH NIGHT! THIS IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO BECOME A STRONGER READER. :) **

Friday, October 28, 2016

October 31 - November 4

Howdy!

Monday: Halloween and a "No homework" night!

Wednesday: Core Essential day (HONOR)- wear purple!

Friday: Early dismissal!
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4th GRADE

WRITING- No homework this week

READING- Read 20 minutes each night; TEST ON THURS., NOV. 3rd!

MATH- **We will be doing a test review in class on Friday (finishing it on Monday)- It will go home with your student to study for the TEST ON WED., NOV. 2nd!


5th GRADE

READING- Read 20 minutes each night; Book review #1 due on Nov. 11th

MATH- Division homework due Friday


2nd GRADE

READING- Review high frequency words for next quiz; TEST ON TUES., NOV. 8th!


** PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD IS READING EACH NIGHT! THIS IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO BECOME A STRONGER READER. :) **

Friday, October 21, 2016

October 24 - 28

Howdy!

** Red Ribbon Week- Pattison "Votes" to Be Drug Free! **

Monday- Wear red!
Tuesday- Wear a superhero shirt!
Wednesday- Wear crazy socks!
Thursday- Wear a sports jersey!
Friday- Wear your favorite jeans!
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4th GRADE

WRITING- Boxes and Bullets HW due Friday

READING- Read 20 minutes each night; TEST ON THURS., NOV. 3rd

MATH- 2x2 Multiplication HW due Friday
**We will be doing a test review in class on Friday- It will go home with your student that day to study for the TEST ON WED., NOV. 2nd!


5th GRADE

READING- Read 20 minutes each night; Book review #1 due on Nov. 11th

MATH- Test review due Tuesday, 10/25; TEST ON FRIDAY!


2nd GRADE

READING- Review high frequency words for next quiz!


** PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD IS READING EACH NIGHT! THIS IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO BECOME A STRONGER READER. :) **

Friday, October 14, 2016

October 17 - 21

Howdy!

** NEW PARENT PICK-UP BEGINS THIS WEEK! **

2nd grade FIELD DAY- 10/19 at 12:45

4th grade FIELD DAY- 10/20 at 9:00

5th grade FIELD DAY- 10/20 at 12:45
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4th GRADE

WRITING- NONE :)

READING- Read 20 minutes each night; Theme HW due Friday

MATH- Multiplication HW due Friday


5th GRADE

READING- Read 20 minutes each night; Theme HW due Friday; Book review #1 due on Nov. 11th

MATH- Test review will go home on Wednesday (due Monday 10/24); TEST ON FRIDAY 10/28!


2nd GRADE

READING- Review high frequency words for next quiz!


** PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD IS READING EACH NIGHT! THIS IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO BECOME A STRONGER READER. :) **

Monday, October 10, 2016

October 10 - 14

Howdy!

** NEW PARENT PICK-UP BEGINS MONDAY! **

Colt Bolt is on FRIDAY!
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4th GRADE

WRITING- Making Words due Friday!

READING- Read 20 minutes each night; TEST ON TUESDAY!

MATH- America Math due on Friday!
** retest will be Thursday 10/113 for those who need it!


5th GRADE

READING- Read 20 minutes each night

MATH- America Math due on Friday!


2nd GRADE

READING- Study test review for TEST ON TUESDAY!


** PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD IS READING EACH NIGHT! THIS IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO BECOME A STRONGER READER. :) **

Friday, September 30, 2016

October 3 - 7

Howdy!

Colt Bolt Pep Rally is on Monday, Oct. 3rd!

RDR for those students who are participating is on Monday, Oct. 3rd at 4:00!

Wear silver on Wednesday for Core Essentials: Courage!
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4th GRADE

WRITING- None :)

READING- Read 20 minutes each night; TEST ON OCT. 11!

MATH- Test review due Thursday; TEST ON FRIDAY!


5th GRADE

READING- Read 20 minutes each night; Book review #2 due on Oct. 10th; TEST ON FRIDAY!

MATH- Study for TEST ON TUESDAY!


2nd GRADE

READING- Study test review for TEST ON OCT. 11!


** PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD IS READING EACH NIGHT! THIS IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO BECOME A STRONGER READER. :) **

Friday, September 23, 2016

September 26 - 30

Howdy!

Jimmy Changas spirit day for Pattison Elementary is on Tuesday, September 27th from 11:00am to 9:00pm! Hope to see y'all there! :)

4th grade Tribute to Heroes program is on Thursday, September 29th at 6:45pm!
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4th GRADE

WRITING- Making Words due Friday

READING- Read 20 minutes each night

MATH- America Math due Friday


5th GRADE

READING- Read 20 minutes each night; Book review #2 due on Oct. 10th
** Book review #1 is due Monday, Sep. 26th!

MATH- Test review due Wednesday; TEST ON TUESDAY, OCT. 4!
** Test review is due early because we are doing a fun activity with Ms. McCauley's class on Wednesday using the review!


2nd GRADE

READING- Review high frequency word list for quiz on Sep. 27th

Friday, September 16, 2016

September 19 - 23

Howdy!

Progress reports will be going home in Tuesday Folders this week, so please be on the look out for that. 


Monday, September 19th -- First RDR Meeting for the 4th and 5th graders who are participating!
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4th GRADE

WRITING- NONE :)

READING- Read 20 minutes each night; Describing characters HW due Friday
**Reading retest will be on Tuesday, 9/20 for those who need it!

MATH- America Math due Friday
**Math retest will be on Tuesday, 9/20 for those who need it!


5th GRADE

READING- Read 20 minutes each night; Book review #1 due Sep. 26th
**Reading retest will be on Thursday, 9/22 for those who need it!


MATH- America Math due Friday
**Math retest will be on Tuesday, 9/20 for those who need it!
2nd GRADE

READING- Review high frequency word list
**Reading retest will be on Tuesday, 9/20 for those who need it!

Friday, September 9, 2016

September 12 - 16

Howdy!

I can't believe we are already on the 4th week of school! Time is flying by so quickly! 

Our class is still in need of Lysol wipes if anyone is interested in donating! :)


Tuesday, September 13th -- NO HOMEWORK NIGHT!
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4th GRADE


WRITING- WRITING TEST ON FRIDAY!

READING- Read & log 20 minutes each night


MATH- America Math due Friday

5th GRADE

READING- Read & log 20 minutes each night; TEST ON THURSDAY!; Book review #1 due Sep. 26th!


MATH- America Math due Friday; **We are completing an in-class project this week for our first test grade!**


2nd GRADE

READING- TEST ON TUESDAY!; Review high frequency word list for QUIZ ON THURSDAY!

Tuesday, September 6, 2016

September 6 - 9

Howdy!

I hope everyone had an amazing Labor Day weekend! My family and I traveled to Chicago to visit family! It was Harper's first plane ride and, thankfully, she did GREAT!


Thursday, September 8th
6:00-7:30
1st & 4th grade Parent Orientations

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4th GRADE

WRITING- Making words WS due Friday
READING- Read & log 20 minutes each night; TEST ON THURSDAY!
MATH- Review due Thursday; TEST ON FRIDAY!

5th GRADE

READING- Read & log 20 minutes each night
MATH- America Math due Friday

2nd GRADE
READING- Review high frequency word list; TEST NEXT TUESDAY, Sep. 13th!

Friday, September 2, 2016

Supplies Needed!

Howdy!

Our class is in need of Lysol wipes and colored ink pens! Any contributions would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you!
Mrs. Ditchman