Happy Wednesday! - "There is only one happiness in life... to love and to be loved....g.sand - 
NGLS: see above
1.ELA/Writing: Write your spelling words #9 - 11 five times each  - and create a sentence using each spelling word - (Total of three sentences)
2. Math : complete the worksheet - 
3. Raz Kids: Complete all given assignments....and any Flight Checks if you have been assigned to complete - Level UP - !!! Have fun...!
Reminders: 
~ Study for Spelling test -Friday, March 3rd....
~******* Sight Word Quiz - Please review: First 100 Words List - # 51 - 75 - Please focus on these words in the third column - as I will be giving a quick quiz on these words.  - thank you - 
~Save the date: Scholastic School Book Fair -see flyer - 
~Read -A-Thon - starts tomorrow - read, read and then read some more! - Minutes can be tracked in school or at home - see flyer - 
~Gym tomorrow - 
************Please replenish and or send in Crayons, Sharpened pencils and Art Supplies when needed - on a daily basis. This time of year many items seem to be missing or are just walking away?? - Please make sure your child is prepared for the day - with these items - and provide these items on a daily basis. - thank you so much - ******************************************
.........thank you so much for everything that you do......feel good and stay healthy......prayers for Ukraine and all those in need......... enjoy your night.....love, Ms. Borik - 

Homework for Thursday, March 2, 2023
"Happy Thursday! " - "Life is full of happiness and tears; be strong and have faith..." Kareena K.
NGLS: see above - 
1.ELA/Writing: Write your spelling words # 12-14 five times each and create a sentence for each word.
2. Math - complete the worksheet - 
3. Raz -Kids - Please complete any given assignments from yesterday as they are now past due - and please complete the assignment given today - which is due tomorrow - 
Reminders:
~Study for Spelling test - 
~Scholastic School Book Fair - Thursday March 9th...please see flyer for more info.
~Read -A-Thon - Starts today!!! - Read, read and then read some more!! - Minutes can be tracked in school or at home - Hoping to see everybody participate - !!!! Happy Reading! - 
~*****************Please replenish and or send in crayons, sharpened pencils and art supplies when needed - on a daily basis. This time of year many items seem to be missing or are just walking away!? Please make sure your child is prepared for the day - with these items on a daily basis!! - Thank you!
.....thank you for all that you do  - feel good and stay healthy..... Prayers for Ukraine and for all those in need....... enjoy your night - love, Ms. Borik - 


Homework for Friday, March 3, 2023......
"Happy Friday!" - "The key to being happy is knowing you have the power to choose what to accept and what to let go......."  - Dodinsky
Reminders:
~Scholastic School Book Fair - Thursday, March 9th.... - please see flyer for more info.
~Scholastic Book Club - Class Code: VC8V4 Due Date: March 27th.....
~Read-a-Thon - Keep on Reading - Read, read and then read some more! Minutes can be tracked in school or at home - Hoping to see everybody participate - Happy Reading! - 
~Read for 30 minutes...............over the weekend - .......loud and proud....!!!
~Please replenish and or send in crayons and sharpened pencils. 
~Monday - STREAM!

Homework for Monday, March 6th......2023
"Happy Monday!" - "Prayer is the most concrete way to make our home in God!" - H. Nowen - 
NGLS: see above...
1.ELA/Writing: Write your spelling words five times each and create a sentence for each word.
Spelling Words: 
1.that                 
2.then                8. baby
3.this                 9. very
4.them             10. lucky
5.with               11. only
6.happy           12. penny
7.pretty            13. city
                        14. funny
Focus: Non Negotiable words.....and words that end with y that sounds like e...
2. Math - complete the worksheet - counting your tens to 100....
3. Readworks.org - Assessment: Our President Lives in the White House. Class Code: WWP77X password: 1234 - Happy Reading!
Reminders: 
~Study for Spelling test - Friday, March 6th.... 2023
~Scholastic School Book Fair - Thursday, March 9th....please see flyer for more info.
~Read -A-Thon!!!!! - read, read then read some more - Minutes can be tracked in school or at home. - Hoping to see everyone participate - Happy Reading! - This can also be counted as your 30 minutes of reading each night !!
~Read for 30 minutes........ loud and proud   !!!!!!
~Please replenish or send in crayons and five sharpened pencils on a daily basis - thank you so much!
~Italian - tomorrow!
~Smillows - Gourmet scented Pillows!! - Payment due by Friday, March 17th... - Cost $25. - each - Cash preferred - Checks payable to - St. Teresa-St. Rita STREAM Academy
....thank you for all that you do......feel good and stay healthy......... Prayers for Ukraine and for all those in need........enjoy your night - love, Ms. Borik - 

Homework for Tuesday, March 7th.....2023
"Happy Tuesday!" - " Be you....be true to you....!"
NGLS: see above ...
1.ELA/Writing: Write your sentences five times each and create a sentence for each word. (Total of 5 sentences) # 6- 10
2. Math - complete the worksheet - 
3. Readworks.org - Class Code: WWP77X - password: 1234 Assignment: Toni Stone in the Big Leagues.
Reminders:
~Study for Spelling test - Friday, March 10th.....
~Scholastic School Book Fair - Thursday, March 9th.....please see flyer for more info
~Read -a -thon - read, read,,, read then ....read some more.....!! - ongoing  - - Hoping to see everyone participate! Minutes can be tracked at home or in school. - This can also be counted as your 30 minutes of daily reading.
~Read for 30 minutes....... loud and proud!!
~Please replenish or send in crayons and sharpened pencils on a daily basis.
~Wednesday, Art - tomorrow....!
~Smillows - Gourmet Scented Pillows - Payment due by Friday, March 17th...
Cost: $25. - each  - Cash preferred - Checks payable to : St. Teresa-St. Rita STREAM Academy.
......thank you for all that you do.......feel good and stay healthy......Prayers for Ukraine and for all those in need....enjoy your night - happy reading! - love, Ms. Borik - 

Homework for Wednesday, March 8th.....2023
"Happy Wednesday!" -"My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness...." Corinthians 12:9
NGLS: see above....
1. ELA/Writing: Write your spelling words 5 times each and then create a sentence using each word. (Total of 5 sentences) - Words: # 11-12
2. Math - complete the sheet - 
3. Readworks.org - Class code: WWP77X password: 1234
Assignment: Dr. Susan La Fleshe
Reminders:
~Study for spelling test - Friday, March 10th....
~Friday, March 10th....11:00 dismissal (10:55 K and 1st)
~Scholastic School Book Fair - Thurs. March 9th....************Please provide your child with a bag for their book purchases.
~Read -A-Thon- Hoping to see everyone participate - ongoing....March 17th..
~Read for 30 minutes .... loud and proud
~Please replenish crayons and sharpened pencils on a daily basis.
~Thursday, Gym - 
~Smillows! -payment due by March 17th....
~ thank you for all that you do...... feel good - stay healthy..... prayers for Ukraine and all those in need.... enjoy your night! - love, Ms. Borik - 

Homework for Thursday, March 9th....2023
"Happy Thursday!" - "I can do all things...throught Him...who strengthens me.."
NGLS: see above....
1. ELA/Writing:  Write your spelling words five times each and then create a sentence using each spelling word.  **********# 13 and #14  - of your spelling words - 
2.Math -  complete the sheet - 
3. Readworks.org - Class Code: WWP77X - password: 1234 Assignment: Nick Visits the Lincoln Memorial!
Reminders: 
~Study for Spelling test - Friday, March 10th....
~Friday, March 10th......11:00 dismissal - (10:55 Kindergarten and first)
~Read -A-Thon - ongoing....March 17th.....Hoping to see everyone participate!
~Read for 30 minutes...... loud and proud!!!
~Please replenish crayons and provide 5 sharpened pencils on a daily basis.
~Smillows - payment due by March 17th....
.....thank you for all that you do.........feel good, stay healthy.......prayers for Ukraine and for all those in need......enjoy your night - Ms. Borik - 

Homework for Friday, March 10th....2023
"Happy Friday!" - 
NGLS: see above
Reminders: 
~Read A Thon - ongoing - March 17th - Hoping to see everyone participating! Happy Reading!
~Read for 30 minutes...... loud and proud
~Please replenish crayons and provide 5 sharpened pencils on a daily basis.
~Smillows - Payment due by March 17th.....
~Easter Cookie Decorating Kits - $10.00 each - orders must be in before Thursday, March 23rd - 
~Bread of Life Food Drive - March 20th - March 27th....send in donation during this time only...thank you - 
........ thank you for all that you do.....feel good and stay healthy.....prayers for Ukraine and all those in need.....enjoy your weekend.....love, Ms. Borik - 

Homework for Monday, March 13th....2023
"Happy Monday!" - Be true to you!
NGLS: 
NY1.R.3 I can decode grade level words using phonetic strategies.
NY1.R.4 I can read developmentally age appropriate texts.
NY1.R.2 I can retell a text using the strategy of sequencing.
NY1.R. 7 I can use illustrations and details in informational texts to discuss story topics.
NY1. W.2 I can write about a topic and include details to support the main idea.
NY.1.W.1 I can write a fact and an opinion.
NY.1.NBT.3 I can compare 2 digit #'s using tens and ones.
NY.1.NBT.4 I can add double digits within 100.
NY.1.MD.4 I can count mixed coins using a collection of dimes, nickels and pennies for cent values.
Spelling words: Focus:
1.liked            8.hoping
2.using          9. baked
3.riding         10.hiding
4.chased       11. standing
5.spilled        12. asked 
6. making      13. hope
7.closed        14. hide
                      15. make
1. ELA/Writing: - write your spelling words 5 times each and then create a sentence using those words. - #1 - 5
2. Math - complete the sheet.
3. Read for 30 minutes........ loud and proud!!!!!!!!!!!
Reminders:
~Study for Spelling test - Friday, March 17th....
~12:00 dismissal for Friday, March 17th....(11:55 for Kindergarten and 1st grades)
~Read -A-Thon - ongoing - March 17th - hoping to see everyone participate - Happy Reading!
~Please replenish all crayons and 5 sharpened pencils on a daily basis.
~Smillows! - Due March 17th....
~Easter Cookie Decorating Kits - $10 - each due before March 23rd....
~Bread of Life Food Drive -  March 20th - March 27th...
~Italian - tomorrow - !
...thank you for all that you do.......feel good and stay healthy...... prayers for Ukraine and all those in need...... enjoy your night - love, Ms. Borik - 

Homework for Tuesday, March 14th....2023
"Happy Tuesday! - Be strong...stronger ...strongest!
NGLS: see above..
1.ELA/Writing - Write your spelling words # 6-10 five times each and then create a sentence using each word.
2. Math - complete the sheet - 
3. Read for 30 minutes..... loud and proud....!!!!
Reminders: 
~Study for Spelling test - Friday, March 17th.....
~ 12:00 dismissal - Friday, March 17th....(11:55 for K and 1st grades)
~Read -A-Thon - ongoing - March 17th...
~Replenish all crayons and provide 5 sharpened pencils on a daily basis.
~Smillows - payment due March 17th....
~Bread of Life Food Drive - March 20th - March 27th...
~Easter Cookie Decorating Kits - $10,.- each due before March 23rd....
.....thank you for all that you do...... feel good and stay healthy,.......Prayers for Ukraine and for all those in need.....enjoy your night - love, Ms. Borik - 

Homework for Wednesday, March 15th.....2023
"Happy Wednesday!" - "In separateness lies the world's great misery. In compassion lies the world's true strength... -B - 
NGLS: - see above ....
1.ELA/Writing - Write your words 5 times each and then create a sentence for each word.  #11 - 13
2. Math - complete the sheet - only if you did not receive an Exit ticket.
3. Read for 30 minutes....... loud and proud!!!!!
Reminders:
~Study for spelling test - Friday, March 17th.....2023
~12:00 dismissal - Friday, March 17th.....(11:55 for K and 1st)
~Read -A -Thon - ongoing - March 17th.....
~Replenish all crayons and provide your child with 5 sharpened pencils on a daily basis.
~Smillows - Due by March 17th....
~Bread of Life Food Drive - starts March 20th - March 27th....
~Thursday - Gym - 
....thank you for all that you do.... feel good and stay healthy..... prayers for Ukraine and all those in need....happy reading time for yourself! - enjoy  your night - love, Ms. Borik - 

Homework for Thursday, March 16th....2023
"Happy Thursday!" - 
NGLS: see above....
1.ELA/Writing: write your spelling words 5 times each and then create a sentence using each word. # 14-15
2. Math - complete the worksheet - p. 413
3. Read for 30 minutes..... loud and proud....!!!
Reminders - 
~Study for Spelling test - Friday, March 17th...
~12:00 Dismissal - Friday, March 17th.. (11:55 for K and 1st grade)
~Read -A-Thon - ongoing - March 17th...
~Replenish all crayons and provide your child with 5 sharpened pencils.
~Smillows:  - due by March 17th....
**********$2
~Bread of Life Food Drive:  - starts March 20th  - March 27th
~**************Please see Seesaw for a great photo from your beautiful 1st graders of ST. Teresa- St. Rita STREAM Academy********************!!!!!!!!!!!!
~....thank you for all that you do.....feel good and stay healthy .....prayers for Ukraine and for all those in need......Happy reading time for yourself!! - enjoy your night - love, Ms. Borik - 

Homework for Monday, March 20th 2023
"Happy Monday!" - Happy 1st day of Spring! - 
NGLS: see above...
Spelling words: I will keep the same spelling words from last week - please refer to above. -
1.ELA/Writing:  Heading on the top of your next cleanest page - Place your spelling words #1-5 in alphabetical order. - Words #1 - 5 only:            liked        using         riding      chased        spilled
2. Math - complete the sheet - Comparing #'s using the less than sign - the equal to sign and the greater than sign - 
Readworks.org - Class Code: WWP77X password: 1234 Assignment: Brazilian Brigadeiros ! Happy reading!
Reminders:
~Study for Spelling test - Friday, March 24th....
~Please replenish all crayons and 5 sharpened pencils on a daily basis.
~Bread of Life Food Drive- starts March 20th....through March 27th - thank you!
.....thank you for all that you do......feel good and stay healthy ...... prayers for Ukraine and for all those in need .......enjoy your night! Love, Ms. Borik - 

Homework for Tuesday, March 21st.......2023
"Happy Tuesday!" "To look at the sunnyside of everything and make your optimism come true." - C. Larsen
NGLS: see above - 
1.ELA/Writing - Heading on the top of the next cleanest page...If you did not see last night's homework assignment for ELA/Writing -please see Alphabetical Order for words # 1-5 - please disregard if you submitted this assignment - thank you - !
ELA/Writing: Create silly sentences using a spelling word in each sentence. Spelling words # 6- 10 - Have fun!
2. Math - complete the sheet - Please review comparing #'s less than and greater than.
3. Readworks.org - Class Code: WWP77X  password: 1234  Assignment: One Room Schoolhouses.
~Reminders:
~Study for Spelling test - Friday, March 24th....
~Please replenish all crayons and provide 5 sharpened pencils on a daily basis.
~Bread of Life Food Drive: starts March 20th......through March 27th..... - thank you!
~Easter Egg Decorating Cookie Kit - payment due - March 23rd....
~Read for 30 minutes......... loud and proud.....!
....thank you for all that you do........feel good and stay healthy.....prayers for Ukraine and all those in need.....enjoy your night - happy reading! - love, Ms. Borik - 

Homework for Wednesday, March 22nd.....2023
"Happy Wednesday!" - ..special prayer at the end of this post..!
NGLS: see above....
1.ELA/Writing: Heading at the top of your next cleanest page. Create two silly sentences for each word. Tonight's words are:  #11 and #12. - 
2. Math - Please just review all basic math facts - to memorization - addition and subtraction...!
3. Readworks.org - Class Code: WWP77X password: 1234 Assignment: The Lengend of Betsy Ross
Reminders:
~Study for Spelling test - Friday, March 24th....
~PLEASE replenish all crayons and provide 5 sharpened pencils on a daily basis.
~Bread of Life Food Drive: March 20th - March 27th
~Easter Egg Decorating Cookie Kit - payment due March 23rd...
~Gym tomorrow - 
~Read for 30 minutes...... loud and proud.....!!
                                  God, our loving Father, 
                            thank you for all the ways you bless me.
                            Help me to be aware that every person, place and adventure
                            I experience is an opportunity to love you more. Fill me with 
                            a desire to change and to grow, and give me the Grace to become
                            the best version of myself in every moment of every day.
                                                          Amen....
.......thank you for all that you do..........feel good and stay healthy......prayers for Ukraine and for all those in need......... happy reading..... and enjoy your night! - love, Ms. Borik - 

Homework for Thursday, March 23rd....2023 - 
"Happy Thursday!"  " ...stretch those arms without delay and give someone a hug today!"
NGLS: see above...
1. ELA/Writing: Create 2 silly sentences for each word. Numbers 13, 14 and 15.  - hope, hide and make.
2. Math - Complete the worksheet - 
3. Readworks.org - Class Code: WWP77X password: 1234 - Assignment: The Girl Who Became a Justice.
Reminders: 
~Study for Spelling test this Friday, March 24th....
~Please replenish all crayons and provide your child with 5 sharpened pencils.
~Bread of Life Food Drive - March 20th.......March 27th....
~Read for 30 minutes...... loud and proud.
~**********************************Just a tip.....Building Blocks for Reading : Students need repetitive  texts and simple series books to build confidence and fluency.
They need to be exposed to poems and songs to reinforce sensitivity to sound and rhythm.
But most importantly, they need lots of reading aloud and a little time for silent, and or independent reading....! - Happy Reading!******************************
~....thank you for all that you do.......feel good and stay healthy......prayers for Ukraine and for all those in need........enjoy the night......happy reading! - love, Ms. Borik - 

Homework for Friday, March 24th.....2023
"Happy Friday!" - 
Reminders:
~**********Revision:  - Spelling test today will be rescheduled for Tuesday, March 28th......**************
~Please replenish all crayons and provide your child with 5 sharpened pencils on a daily basis.
~Bread of Life Food Drive - March 20th - March 27th
~****************Math Assessment - Scheduled for Wednesday, March 29th....Please review: - Find the missing addends - How can I make both sides of the equation equal?  - How to solve a subtraction equation using an addition equation - Counting on ..... - Place Value - Tens/Ones - Double digit additon and subtraction - Related facts - Fact Families - BASIC FACTS to memorization - Counting money - using only Dimes, nickels and pennies.
~Read for 30 minutes.......loud and proud...!!!
~No School - Monday, March 27th.....
~........thank you for all that you do........feel good and stay healthy......prayers for Ukraine and for all those in need.......enjoy your weekend.....love, Ms. Borik - 

Homework for Tuesday, March 28th....2023
"Happy Tuesday!" - "God says remember these four things:~I will make a way for you.....~I'm fighting your battles. ~Prayer is the best medicine....~Trust my timing....." -unknown...
NGLS:
NY1.RF.3 I can decode grade level words using phonetic strategies.
NY1.R.4 I can read developmentally age appropriate texts.
NY1. R.2 I can retell a text.
NY1.R.7 I can use illustrations and details in information texts to discuss story topics.
NY1.W.2 I can write about a topic and include details to support the main idea.
NY1. W.1 I can write a fact or an opinion.
NY1. NBT.3 I can compare 2 digit numbers using tens and ones.
NY1. NBT.4 I can add double digit within 100.
NY1. MD.4 I can count mixed coins using a collection of dimes, nickels and pennies for cent values.
1.ELA/ Phonics: Complete the sheet - review the short vowel  word families and the long vowel word families.
2. Math  - complete the worksheet - 
3. Readworks.org - Class Code: WWP77X    password: 1234  Assignment: Simone Biles
Reminders:
~ There will not be a spelling test this upcoming Friday  - We will be focusing on our phonics skills and applying our phonetic strategies within this week.
~Wednesday - Art!
~**************JAR of Hope (DMD) Kindergarten and First grade are sponsoring our Service activity for this month! - Please see the flyer that went home today. Thank you for all donations as this is very close to my heart.....$2.00 Green Dress Down Day - Tuesday, April 4th.....
~Calendar update - No School  - Wednesday, April 5th......
~***************Please study for Math Assessment - tomorrow - Wednesday, March 29th.......SEE REVIEW from Friday's Homework post. -  - Please encourage your child to sound out every word  - as I am encouraging them to read their own directions and problems throughout this assessment. 
.......thank you for your time.......... feel good  - stay healthy.......prayers for Ukraine and for the people of yesterday's tragedy...and for all those in need....enjoy your night and surround yourself with all those who love you and as well as all who you love......love, Ms. Borik - 

Homework for Wednesday, March 29th....2023
"Happy Wednesday!" - "...meet me in the middle of your story when the soul is worn but wise!"~angie weiland -crosby
NGLS: see above....
1. ELA/Phonics: complete the two worksheets - with phonics and writing - they were placed in their H folders.
2. Math - complete the worksheet - 
3. Readworks.org - Class Code: WWP77X - password: 1234 Assignment: Earthworms Do Good Work - 
Reminders:
~ There will not be a spelling test this week - we will be focusing on our phonics skills and applying our phonetic strategies throughout the week.
~Thursday, - Gym!
~JAR of Hope.org- (DMD) - Kindergarten and First grade are sponsoring our service activity for this month. Please see the flyer that went home today. Thank you for all donations...as this  is very close to my heart...! $2.00 Green Dress Down Day! - Tuesday, April 4th...
~Calendar update: No school - Wednesday, April 5th....
~Lip Sync Form - extended and due by Monday, April 17th.....
.....thank you for all that you do.......feel good and stay healthy......prayers for Ukraine and for all involved with Moday's tragedy....and for all those in need...enjoy your night - and surround yourself with those you love and those that love you big.....Ms. Borik - 

Homework for Thursday, March 30th.....2023
"Happy Thursday!" - Be true to you.....
NGLS: see above....
1.ELA/Phonics - complete the worksheet - 
2. Math - Go to Abcya.com - Click on 1st grade - scroll down to Math games - then scroll to Math Quiz - Select - addition or subtraction only - Have fun!
3. Readworks.org - Class Code: WWP77X - password: 1234 Assignment: Meet A Marsupial.
Reminders:
~No Spelling test this week - focusing on our phonics skills and phonetic strategies throughout the week.
~JAR of Hope.org - (DMD) - please see above - thank you for all donations - as this is very close to my heart......Tuesday, April 4th....$2.00 Green Dress Down Day - 
~Calendar Update: no school Wednesday, April 5th...
~Lip Sync form  - extednded and due Monday, April 17th....
~Read for 30 minutes.....loud and proud!!!!
.......thank you for all that you do..... feel good and stay healthy....prayers for Ukraine and also for the people involved with Monday's tragedy - and all those in need...... surround yourself with those you love, and those that love you big.......enjoy your night - Ms. Borik - 

Homework for Friday, March 31st......2023
"Happy Friday!" - "There is no place in my soul, no corner of my heart, no corner of my character - where God is not." - unknown
NGLS: see above - 
Reminders:
~ STREAM -upcoming project - If at all possible and able to - can you save the 4 cardboard cup holders from Dunkin Donuts ? - I will be collecting them myself on my every trip to Dunkin! - Please send them in with your child starting this Monday, as this will be ongoing for our upcoming project. More info to follow. Thank you so much for your help. 
~***********JAR of Hope.org - (DMD)  - please see above Kindergarten and First Grade service activity for this month. Tuesday, April 4th....$2.00 Green Dress Down Day - all proceeds go directly to this foundation. Thank you for all donations as this is very close to my heart. - thank you - 
~Calendar Update- no school on Wednesday, April 5th....
~Lip Sync Form- extended and due Monday, April 17th...
~Read for 30 minutes....... loud and proud.
....thank you for all that you do...... feel good and stay healthy....prayers for Ukraine and for the families and all involved with the tragedy from this past week. Surround yourself with those you love, and those that love you big...enjoy your weekend - Ms. Borik -