5/29-5/31/18

This last week, we finished up with all of our assessments for reading, writing, and grammar. In projects, we finished up our products and began preparing for the Market Day, in which the 1st and 2nd graders get to come 'buy' products from them.

Next week is our last week! This year has gone buy so quickly and I am going to miss getting to spend time with your child. I hope you all have a wonderful summer!

We will be finishing up our Memory Books next week. The students have had fun thinking over the last year's memories. I hope it will be something they can treasure.

Tuesday, students will have their Market day in the morning. Tuesday afternoon, students will be preforming their poems at our Poetry Slam at 2:30 in our classroom (room 6). Parents are invited to come and enjoy this event.

Wednesday we will attend the 8th grade graduation. Students will take home all belongings on this day.

Thursday is FIELD DAY!!! Reminder that school is released at 2:00 on Thursday.

Below is the information about summer reading. I will post the book review link on my main blog page for easy access. Students will also be given a math facts packet from their math teacher to complete over the summer.

Summer Reading
Your child will be required to read a minimum of 1 book of their choice over the summer and fill out a brief book review.  We ask that you help your child pick an appropriate book that is not too easy nor too difficult.  We hope that your children will read more than 1 book and review all the books they read.  We also hope that parents will review the books being reading.  In the fall we will publish our very own "Oasis Good Reads" book review on the school website. 

Book Review Link:
https://goo.gl/forms/bdH2yqeb6xT4V0Rp2

If your child chooses a book and you are not sure if it is too easy or too hard you can check the reading level here.  http://arbookfinder.com 

Update 5/21-5/24/18

Enjoy your long weekend and Happy Memorial Day! We only have 7 more days of school left. This year has flown by!

Writing: We continue to practice our typing. We continued to write a paragraph of the day on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. On Wednesday, we completed our Spring MAPS testing. The kids and I are happy to be done with testing!!! They have been great. Next week, we will continue writing a paragraph of the day. 

Reading:  Last week, students had their final scholastic assignment while I reassessed their final reading levels for the year. Students also received their final spelling lists of high-frequency spelling words. The final spelling test will be on 5/31/18. Next week, students will have assignments that cover some of the standards we have covered this year. I will be finishing up with assessments of reading levels.

Grammar: For the rest of the year, we will be reviewing all of the concepts we have learned this year. I will be reassessing any student that received a 1 or 2 on previous assessments. Students will also be practicing their poems for the Poetry Slam.

Projects: Last week we continued making products. Next week, we will finish up making products for our Market Day, and begin making poster boards for the businesses.

We started a boys verses girls point system for the last three weeks. The boys all sit at tables together, as do the girls. They earn a point for behavior and the group that has the most points on 5/31/18, will be getting a special treat and will have lunch with me. They are all very excited about this and have been doing a great job!

Homework: Read for 20 minutes a day. Study spelling lists for test on 5/31/18.

Update 5/14-5/17/18

We finally finished with SBAC testing this last week! We have one more test to complete, which is our final MAPS test. We will complete this test on Wednesday, 5/23/18.

Writing: We continue to practice our typing.  After testing, we wrote a paragraph of the day on Wednesday and Thursday. These are short writing assignments that helps practice the different types of papers we have learned over the year. Next week, we will continue writing a paragraph of the day. 

Reading:  Last week after testing, students reviewed main idea and the author's point of view. Next week, students will have a scholastic assignment while I reassess their final reading levels for the year. Students will also receive their final spelling lists of high-frequency spelling words. The final spelling test will be on 5/31/18.

Grammar: For the rest of the year, we will be reviewing all of the concepts we have learned this year. I will be reassessing any student that received a 1 or 2 on previous assessments. Students will also be practicing their poems for the Poetry Slam.

Projects: Last week we continued making products. Next week, we will finish up making products for our Market Day, and begin making poster boards for the businesses.

Homework: Read for 20 minutes a day. Study spelling lists for test on 5/31/18.

Update 5/7-5/10/18

Happy Mother's Day to all of the moms, grandmas, and aunts out there! I hope you have a wonderful day tomorrow. Also, thank you for all of the wonderful gifts and kind words last week for Teacher Appreciation. I love being a part of your child's life.

This last week, students completed the SBAC English Language Arts tests. We tried to have a little fun after testing was over. The students picked out a poem to memorize that they will recite during our Poetry Slam in the coming weeks. They also worked on creating their products for our Market Day projects.

Monday and Tuesday of next week, students will have the SBAC math tests. Please make sure students get a good night sleep on Sunday and Monday nights. We will have breakfast and snacks ready for them on Monday and Tuesday. We will also be continuing to practice our poems and working on our projects.

Update 4/30-5/3

The kids worked so hard on the ACT Aspire test! I am very proud of them. The next two Mondays and Tuesdays we have SBAC Testing. It is important for the students to get a good night's sleep. Please try to have students to school on time. I have a Signup Genius created for those days to provide Breakfast/Snacks. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0d49a4aa2ca3fd0-breakfastsnacks

Writing: We continue to practice our typing.  After testing next week, we will  begin an opinion paper on the "Best Part of Me."

Reading:  Last week we reviewed text structure. Next week after testing, students will pick a poem to memorize and practice for our Poetry Slam.

Grammar: For the rest of the year, we will be reviewing all of the concepts we have learned this year. I will be reassessing any student that received a 1 or 2 on previous assessments. 

Projects: Last week we began making products. After testing, we will continue making products for our Market Day.

During weeks that we have testing there will be NO HOMEWORK! I know the students are very excited about this (and the yummy breakfast/snacks for testing). Thank you for all of your help and support this year!

4/23-4/26/18

We will be having ACT tests on 5/1/18.  SBAC testing will be on 5/7, 5/8, 5/14, and 5/15. Please make sure your child gets a good night's rest and a good breakfast. If you would like to provide a snack for the ACT Aspire test on 5/1/18, things like individual packages of crackers, apple slices, grapes, cheese sticks, and muffins are good choices. 

Writing: We continue to practice our typing.  Last week, finished our final writing on Animal Helpers. This week, we will practice writing an opinion introduction. We will also be busy taking the ACT Aspire test.

Reading:  Last week we learned about poems, plays, and dramas. We also took a Latin/Greek test. There will not be spelling again until after ACT and SBAC testing is completed. Next week, we will review text structure.

Grammar: For the rest of the year, we will be reviewing all of the concepts we have learned this year. I will be reassessing any student that received a 1 or 2 on previous assessments. 

Projects: Last week students formed partnerships, groups, or individual 'businesses.' They brainstormed possible products they would like to make. They also began planning their budgets. This week, the groups will begin making their products.

Homework: Read 20 minutes everyday. 

Please see the following for Oasis Academy Movie Night!

Come one, come all and join us for a fun Oasis Family Movie Night!!

The Family Engagement Committee will be hosting an end of the year outdoor movie night for Oasis Students and their families.  A parent/guardian must accompany all students.

·       Friday, May 4^th

·       Location: Oasis Academy Playground

o   Bring chairs, coats, jackets and blankets to keep your kiddos warm

·       Admission: FREE

·       Gates open at 6:00pm

·       Carnival style Games for the kids 6:00-7:00pm

·       FREE PRIZES

·       NOW SHOWING: “The Greatest Showman” rated PG

·       Movie starts at 7:30pm

·       Snacks and drinks available for purchase (cash or checks)       6:00-8:45pm

o   Nachos, Cotton Candy, Popcorn, Punch and Water

·       OA Logo Wear will be available for purchase (cash or checks) Support our Softball team!

This event is exclusively for Oasis students and their families.

Please note that each child may win one prize per game station.

Pets, alcohol and smoking devices of any kind are not allowed on the school grounds. Anyone in the possession of these items will be asked to leave.

In the case of bad weather this event may be cancelled last minute ~ watch the Oasis Academy Facebook page for notifications.

Bring the whole family and enjoy this fun filled evening! 

We look forward to seeing you all there!

Update with Mrs. Luyt 4/16-4/19/18

We will be having ACT tests on 5/1/18.  SBAC English Language testing will be on 5/7 and 5/8. SBAC Math testing will be on 5/14 and 5/15. I will be sending out an email with more information.

Reading:  Last week we learned about the author's point of view in texts. We also added new Latin/Greek words and had a spelling test. Next week, we will be introducing poems, plays, and dramas. There will not be spelling again until after ACT and SBAC testing is completed. Our Latin/Greek test is on 4/26/18.

Writing: We began practicing our typing this week.  Last week, started a writings from all of the formats we have learned this year: opinion, narrative, and informational. We will continue working on this for the week.

Grammar: For the rest of the year, we will be reviewing all of the concepts we have learned this year. I will be reassessing any student that received a 1 or 2 on previous assessments.

Projects: Last week we began our Market Day project. We started off by learning economic vocabulary and discussed wants verses needs. Next week, students will form partnerships, groups, or they can choose to remain independent. They will brainstorm three possible products they would like to make. They will also begin planning their budgets.

Homework: Read 20 minutes everyday and study for test. 

Please see the following for Oasis Academy Movie Night!

Come one, come all and join us for a fun Oasis Family Movie Night!!

The Family Engagement Committee will be hosting an end of the year outdoor movie night for Oasis Students and their families.  A parent/guardian must accompany all students.

·       Friday, May 4^th

·       Location: Oasis Academy Playground

o   Bring chairs, coats, jackets and blankets to keep your kiddos warm

·       Admission: FREE

·       Gates open at 6:00pm

·       Carnival style Games for the kids 6:00-7:00pm

·       FREE PRIZES

·       NOW SHOWING: “The Greatest Showman” rated PG

·       Movie starts at 7:30pm

·       Snacks and drinks available for purchase (cash or checks)       6:00-8:45pm

o   Nachos, Cotton Candy, Popcorn, Punch and Water

·       OA Logo Wear will be available for purchase (cash or checks) Support our Softball team!

This event is exclusively for Oasis students and their families.

Please note that each child may win one prize per game station.

Pets, alcohol and smoking devices of any kind are not allowed on the school grounds. Anyone in the possession of these items will be asked to leave.

In the case of bad weather this event may be cancelled last minute ~ watch the Oasis Academy Facebook page for notifications.

Bring the whole family and enjoy this fun filled evening! 

We look forward to seeing you all there!