Thursday, May 17, 2018

Homework: Religion: Our Father fill in sheet. (If it wasn't done in class)
                     Math: Work with flashcards and telling time to the hour and half hour
                     Spelling: Study for tomorrow's test.



I know we are getting close to the end, but there is still much to be done and the rules are still to be followed. Please remind your children of this.

Tomorrow is the dress down day for those who went to Bricks and Styx. You can still turn in your receipt tomorrow.

Have a good evening!!!

Wednesday, May 16, 2018




Homework:  Math: Topic 13-1: Problem Solving page; Work with flashcards.
                     Spelling: Study for Friday's test




Field trip money is due this Friday. No exceptions.


Have a nice evening!!!

Tuesday, May 15, 2018

 Homework: Math: CTA day handout; work with flashcards, Practice telling time to the hour and
                               half hour.

                    Spelling: Study for Friday's test


Tomorrow is baseball fest. Dress in your favorite team's (Cubs) wear.

Have a great evening!!!

Monday, May 14, 2018

Homework: Math: Play game for Topic 13 (keep at home); work with flashcards.
                     Spelling: Study for Friday's test


Field trip permission slips and money due on May 18th. No exceptions.

Have a nice evening!!!

Friday, May 11, 2018

             HAPPY MOTHERS' DAY TO ALL !

          ENJOY YOUR DAY, YOU DESERVE 
                                          IT !!!

Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Homework: Math: Handout; work with flashcards.
                    Spelling: Study for Friday's test



Have a nice evening!!!

Tuesday, May 8, 2018



Homework: Math: Work with flashcards. Practice telling time to the hour.
                    Spelling: Study for Friday's test



Thank you to all who donated to Minions for Madelyn. Your generosity is appreciated.


Have a nice evening!!!

Thursday, May 3, 2018


Homework: Math: Topic 11-5: Independent Practice and Problem Solving pages
                    Spelling: Study for tomorrow's test


Don't forget tomorrow is our walk-a-thon  If your child has a walk-a-thon Tshirt , wear it. If not, dress in gym uniform.

Have a nice evening!!!!

Wednesday, May 2, 2018

Homework: Math: Finish up Topic 11-4; Work on flashcards.
                    Spelling: Study for Friday's test


When we were doing board work  in Math today, it was obvious who has worked on flashcards nightly and who has not. This is a part of the nightly homework whether it is on the blog or not.  If your child is still struggling with the basic facts then more time should be spent on this.

Please return all banks for Madelyn's Minions by Friday. A big thank you to those who have donated.

Have a nice evening!!!

Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Homework: Math: Topic 11-3: Independent Practice and Problem Solving pages
                     Spelling: Study for Friday's test

All banks for Madelyn's Minions need to be turned in by this Friday.  Thanks to those who have donated. Our class goal was $300. So far we have collected $193.00. It would be great is we could meet or exceed our goal.

Please keep the Reyes and Harrison families in your prayers. Both have lost loved ones . Our condolences to all.

Have a nice evening!!!
 
       Happy May 1st! 

Monday, April 30, 2018



Homework: Math: Topic 11-2 Problem Solving page
                     Spelling: Study for test on Friday

If you haven't donated to Madelyn's Minions you still have time. The children got to see a video of Madelyn performing at her school's talent show. This helped them to put a face to the cause.

First grade will be roller skating on Thursday. Please send your child with an extra pair of socks in a ziplock bag with his/her name clearly marked.

Have a nice evening!!!

Thursday, April 26, 2018

 
 
 
 
Homework: Math: Topic 11: Independent Practice and Problem Solving pages
                    Spelling: Study for tomorrow's test


Have a nice evening!!!

Wednesday, April 25, 2018

 
 
 
Homework: Math: Play Topic 11 game. Work with flashcards.
                    Spelling: Study for Friday's test.



Have a great evening!!!

Tuesday, April 24, 2018


Homework: Math: work with flashcards, and adding tens and ones.
                    Spelling: Study for Friday's test


Tomorrow is Spirit Wear day.

Don't forget Minions for Madelyn.  You can donate on line if you wish.

Sorry about not posting yesterday. I had trouble getting a connection.

Have a nice evening.

                                                  It's finally baseball season. We can throw baseball instead
                                                   of snowballs.

Thursday, April 19, 2018

Homework: Math: Practice sheet 10-4;  work with flashcards.
                     Spelling: Study for tomorrow's test.


Have a nice evening!!!

                                                   Maybe today's the day we can actually play.
                                                                  (Like my rhyming words?)

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Homework: Math: Handout
                    Spelling: Study for Friday's test



Thanks to those who participated in BCA day at LaCoco's. Your support is appreciated.

We have a lot of hummers in this classroom. While humming by itself is not a bad thing, when it goes on all day long and it doesn't stop even after the children have been asked to do so, it becomes an annoyance and a distraction to those who are trying to work. It is very hard to identify the hummers, so please remind your children to curtail the humming to recess time.   

Have a nice evening!!!


 
 
 
Maybe they should throw snowballs instead of baseballs.

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Homework:  Math: Topic 10-4: Problem Solving page
                     Spelling: Study for test on Friday

Today is BCA day at LaCoco's . Enjoy a good meal and support BCA at the same time.

Have a nice evening!!!

Monday, April 16, 2018

Homework:  Math: Topic 10-4: Problem Solving page
                     Spelling: Study for Friday's test


Tomorrow is BCA day at LaCoco's.  Enjoy a great meal and support BCA at the same time.
Remember to bring in your receipt for a dress down day.

Have a great evening!!!!

Thursday, April 12, 2018




Homework: Math: work with flashcards, identifying 1 more, 1 less, 10 more, `10 less.
                    Spelling: Study for tomorrow's test.


Tomorrow is the last Developmental Pizza Day for the year. If you did not order, remember to send your child with a lunch.

Have a nice evening!!!

Wednesday, April 11, 2018




Homework: Math: Topic 10-1: Independent Practice and Problem Solving
                    Spelling: Study for Friday's test

Yesterday you received a flyer about Minions for Madelyn. Madelyn is a six year old first grader who is related to one of our BCA students. Your child is receiving a collection container today. Please be as generous as you can. Leukemia continues to be one of the most common cancers among children. The good news is that it is treatable. You can find out more information on Mrs. Koster's BCA updates which were sent out yesterday.

Have a great evening!!!

Tuesday, April 10, 2018





Homework: Math: Play the game for Topic 10 (keep game at home); work with flashcards, counting
                               by 10's, working with 1more, 1 less, 10 more, 10 less.
                     Spelling: Study for Friday's test




Please keep Ms. Bulanda's mother in your prayers as she is ill.

Our condolences to Mrs. Kelly (our 4th grade teacher) on the death of her grandfather. Also to Jordan Jiong and his family on the death of his grandfather.  We would also like to extend our condolences to Taylor, Isabella, Luke and Logan Brennan on the death of their great-grandmother.Please keep these families in your prayers


Have a nice evening!!!

Monday, April 9, 2018


Homework: Math: Work with flashcards; practice putting items in groups of 10; work on identifying
                               1 less, 1 more, 10 less, 10 more than a given number.
                    Spelling: Study words for Friday's test.


I hope everyone had an enjoyable and restful break. It's not too late to turn in your Operation Rice Bowls if you have not already done so.  A big thank you to those who have turned them in. Your generosity will go a long way towards helping those who are less fortunate.

Have a nice evening!!!!

Wednesday, March 28, 2018

If you have not turned in your roller skating permission form, these are due by April 10th.

We will still accept Operation Rice Bowl  banks after the break.

Try to take your child to one or more of the Holy Week Services. These are beautiful services and your child should have the opportunity to experience these. Please attend mass with your child on Easter. This is what our religion is based on---that Jesus died and rose from the dead. It is our obligation to attend mass on this day.

Wishing everyone a joyful Easter and a relaxing break. School resumes on Monday, April 9th.



 
 
         Happy Easter !!!

Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Congratulations to Grade 4 on a job well done in the presentation of the Living Stations.

If you have not turned in your roller skating permission forms, please do so tomorrow, so you won't forget after the break.

Don't forget to turn in your Operation Rice bowls tomorrow.

Early dismissal tomorrow at 10:30. Please be on time.

Have a nice evening!!!
 
Two more days until Opening Day

Monday, March 26, 2018

Homework:  There will be no written homework this week. HOWEVER, please work on spelling words, flashcards, and oral reading.  Take turns reading with your child, use the spelling words to form and write sentences. See how fast those flashcards can be gone through with accuracy.


Don't forget to send in your favorite recipes so they can be included in the BCA cookbook.  Imagine having your recipe in print and shared with countless others. (Maybe this is how Rachel Ray, Bobby Flay, and Paula Deen got started.)  All recipes are due this Wednesday, March 28th.

Living Stations will be presented in church tomorrow at 1:00 in church. Join us if you can.

Tomorrow is a dress down day in honor of Loyola making it into the Final Four. Go, Ramblers!!!! 

Please start returning Operation Rice Bowl banks.

Don't forget to turn in roller skating permission slips. Even though they're not due until April 10th, why not turn them in now so you don't forget. Just sign and return. Don't forget skate size.

Remember there is an early dismissal at 10:30 this Wednesday. Please be on time.

Have a nice evening!!!!
         Only 3 more days until Opening Day!!!

Friday, March 23, 2018

Homework:  Religion: Attend Mass this Sunday to take part in the Palm Sunday Service.

Have a nice weekend.







Calling all cooks and bakers!!!  The Home and School Association is in need of your expertise. Please submit your favorite recipe for submission in the upcoming cookbook. You don't have to be a master chef or world class baker. Everyone has something they enjoy cooking. Share this with your friends and neighbors.  All submissions are due by March 28th. C'mon, don't be shy. Show off what you can do!!!

Thursday, March 22, 2018


Homework: Math: Topic 9-4: Problem Solving
                     Spelling: Study for tomorrow's test



Part of tomorrow's spelling test will be sentence dictation using words from previous and present spelling lists.

Have a  nice evening!!!

                                            ONE MORE WEEK UNTIL OPENING DAY.

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Homework: Math: Handout; work on the concepts of  1more and 1less, 10 more and 10 less;
                                work with flashcards.
                     Spelling: Study for test on Friday.

This week we will add dictation sentences to our spelling tests.

Today is Worldwide Down Syndrome day.  These amazing people deserve our respect and admiration for all they accomplish.

Have a nice evening!!!

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Homework: Math: Practice 1 more, 1 less; 10 more, 10 less. ; work on flashcards
                     Spelling: Study for Friday's test.

Today is National Agriculture Day.  Let's give thanks to farmers and ranchers who provide what we need to live. We are totally dependent upon agriculture.

Happy first day of spring!!!

Have a great evening!!!

Monday, March 19, 2018

Homework: Math: Topic 9-2: Independent Practice and Problem Solving pages.
                    Spelling: Study for test on Friday.


Have a nice evening!!!

Thursday, March 15, 2018

Homework: Math: Work on flashcards and the concept of 10 more or 10 less, 1more or 1 less
                    Spelling: Study for tomorrow's test


Today is Antique Taco day. Please support BCA in this fundraiser. Bring in your receipt for a dress down day tomorrow.

Have a nice evening!!!!

Only two more weeks until Opening Day!!!!

Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Homework: Math: Topic 9-1; work with flashcards
                    Spelling: Study for Friday's test


Tomorrow is Antique Taco Day. Please support BCA and our local business.

Have a great day!!!
                   

Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Homework: Math: Play game for Topic 9; work with flashcards
                    Spelling: Study for Friday's test


Please remember that flashcards are and always have been part of the nightly homework assignment whether it is on the blog or not. This was mentioned at the beginning of the year meeting as well as in several parent newsletters.

Tomorrow the children may dress down in either red or green in  honor of St. Patrick and St. Joseph.

Have a nice evening!!!

Monday, March 12, 2018




Homework: Math: Handout sheet; work with flashcards
                    Spelling: Study for test on Friday


Thanks to all who took the time to meet with me on Thursday.

Have a great evening!!!

Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Homework: Math: Handout; work on flashcards, sorting by 10's with leftovers
                    Spelling: Study for tomorrow's test
                    
                    Learn address and phone number including area codes.


Tomorrow is a 10:30 dismissal. Please be on time.

Have a nice evening!!!

Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Homework: Math: Topic 8-6: Problem Solving page
                    Spelling: Study for Thursday's test

                     Learn address and phone number including area code.




I am very surprised at how many children do not know their address or phone number. Every child should know these in case of an emergency. If your child does not, please work on this during this week.

Have a nice evening!!!

Monday, March 5, 2018

Homework: Math: Topic 8-5: Independent Practice and Problem Solving
                    Spelling: Study for test on Thursday



Please remember to label any item that can come off your child. Children are losing uniforms, sweaters, sweatshirts, etc. and if these are not labeled it is hard to return to the rightful owners. I have mentioned this several times. Please, I appreciate your cooperation.

Have a nice evening!!!!

Thursday, March 1, 2018

Homework: Math: Work on flashcards and grouping by 10's.
                    Spelling: Study for tomorrow's test

Have a nice evening!!!

Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Homework: Math: Topic 8-4; Problem Solving page; practice grouping by 10's with leftovers.
                    Spelling: Study for Friday's test
                    Religion: Do a kind deed for someone


Have a great evening!!!

Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Homework: Math: Topic 8-3; Work on flashcards.
                    Spelling: Study for Friday's test


Today is National Pancake Day.  Who's making pancakes................

Have a nice evening!!!

Monday, February 26, 2018

Homework: Math: Topic 8-2 Problem Solving
                    Spelling: study for Friday's test

Have a  nice evening!!!

Thursday, February 22, 2018

Homework: Math: Play the game for topic 8 (keep at home) ; Work with flashcards
                     Social Studies: Farmer letter
                     Spelling: Study for tomorrow's test


Tomorrow is Pizza day. If you did not order pizza please send your child with a lunch.

Tomorrow is National Pet Biscuit day.  Buy a special treat for your four legged friend.

Have a nice evening!!!

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Homework: Math: Work on flashcards and sorting items into groups of 10's with leftovers
                    Spelling: Study for test on Friday
                    Social Studies: Write a letter to our farm friend. (Due on Friday.)

This Friday is National Dog Biscuit Day. Buy your four legged friend a yummy treat.


Have a nice evening!!!





Tuesday, February 20, 2018




Homework: Math: Work on flashcards; Practice putting objects into groups of ten and ones
                    Spelling: Study for test on Friday


Have a nice evening. Try to stay dry.

Wednesday, February 14, 2018



Homework:  Math: Topic 7-6: Independent Practice, Problem Solving; Work with flashcards.
                     Spelling: Study for tomorrow's test


Have a nice evening!!!

Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Homework: Math: Work with flashcards
                    Spelling: Study for Thursday's test



Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday. While it is not a holy day of obligation, it is the beginning of Lent.  Check your local church bulletin for times that ashes are distributed or join us at the 8:30 mass tomorrow.

Remember absolutely no treats will be given out tomorrow.  The children may dress down in red, however.

Have a nice evening!!!
 
Pitchers and catchers for both teams report tomorrow. Yipeeeeeeeeeeee.....

Monday, February 12, 2018

Homework: Math: Problem Solving page; work on flashcards
                    Spelling: Due to Friday's closing, we will use the words for last week for this week's
                                    test

Have a nice evening. Be careful shoveling that snow.

Thursday, February 8, 2018

Homework: Math: Topic 7-4: Problem Solving Work on flashcards
                    Spelling: Study for tomorrow's test.


Have a nice evening!!!

Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Homework: Math: Topic 7-3 : Problem Solving
                   Spelling: Study for Friday's test

 Thank you to all who supported BCA day at Freddies.

Have a nice evening!!!

Tuesday, February 6, 2018


Homework: Math: Topic 7-2: Independent Practice and Problem Solving pages
                     Spelling: Study for Friday's test


Don't forget today is BCA day at Freddies. Please remember to support BCA and bring in your receipt for a dress down day.

One week from tomorrow.......PITCHERS AND CATHCHERS REPORT FOR SPRING TRAINING!!!!!


Have a great evening!!!