Mrs. Groody's Homework Helpline

Week of April 12, 2010 to May 24, 2010

2010-04-06T14:45:00.003-04:00

Helpline # 7264

04/12/10 to 05/24/10

Distance Learning:

During the next 5 weeks every grade level will be participating in a distance learning program. We will connect to them from NSE and they will be able to see and hear everything we do. The following is a list of the trips the students will take virtually.

Kindergarten and First Grade: Cleveland Museum of Natural History (Program about Senses)
Second Grade: Carnegie Museum (Dinosaurs)
Third Grade: Cleveland Museum of Natural History (Bugs)
Fourth Grade: Pennsbury Manor (William Penn)
Fifth Grade: NASA (Gravity)
Sixth Grade: Baseball Hall of Fame (Character Education)

Computers:

Grades 3-6
Students will work on their Microsoft Word and Paint lessons. Kidspiration/Inspiration webs will be saved and printed in the next few weeks. Hands on Banking will be completed. Study Island, Typing Pal, Brain Pop and Accelerated Reader will also continue.

Grades K-2
Students will work in Paint and Kidspiration. Brain Pop, Keyboarding, Study Island and Starfall lessons will also continue. Mr. V's Primary Links will be completed.

Have a Great End of the Year!

Week of April 5, 2010

2010-04-01T13:47:00.002-04:00

Helpline # 7264

04/05/10

Computers:

Grades 3-6
Students will work on their Microsoft Word and Paint lessons. Kidspiration/Inspiration webs will be saved and printed in the next few weeks. A new lesson on Hands on Banking will be introduced. Study Island, Typing Pal, Brain Pop and Accelerated Reader will also continue.

Grades K-2
Students will work in Paint and Kidspiration. Brain Pop, Keyboarding, Study Island and Starfall lessons will also continue. Mr. V's Primary Links will be completed.

Have a Great Week!

Week of March 29, 2010

2010-03-25T14:12:00.001-04:00

Helpline # 7264

03/29/10

Computers:

Grades 3-6
Students will work on their Microsoft Word and Paint lessons. Kidspiration/Inspiration webs will be saved and printed in the next few weeks. A new lesson on Hands on Banking will be introduced. Study Island, Typing Pal, Brain Pop and Accelerated Reader will also continue.

Grades K-2
Students will work in Paint and Kidspiration. Brain Pop, Keyboarding, Study Island and Starfall lessons will also continue. Mr. V's Primary Links will be completed.

Have a Great Week!

Week of March 22, 2010

2010-03-19T10:02:00.003-04:00

Helpline # 7264

03/22/10

Computers:

Grades 3-6
Students will work on their Microsoft Word and Paint lessons. Kidspiration/Inspiration webs will be saved and printed in the next few weeks. A new lesson on Hands on Banking will be introduced. Study Island, Typing Pal, Brain Pop and Accelerated Reader will also continue.

Grades K-2
Students will work in Paint and Kidspiration. Brain Pop, Keyboarding, Study Island and Starfall lessons will also continue.

Have a Great Week!

Week of March 15, 2010

2010-03-11T15:01:00.002-05:00

Helpline # 7264

03/15/10

Computers:

Grades 3-6
Students will work on their Microsoft Word and Paint lessons. Kidspiration/Inspiration webs will be saved and printed in the next few weeks. Brain Pop, Keyboarding and Study Island skills will also continue. St. Patrick's Day activities will also be done.

Grades K-2
Students will work in Paint and Kidspiration. Brain Pop, Keyboarding, Study Island and Starfall lessons will also continue. St. Patrick's Day activities will also be done.

Have a Great Week!

Week of March 8, 2010

2010-03-04T13:14:00.003-05:00

Helpline # 7264

03/08/10

Computers:

Grades 3-6
Students will work on their Microsoft Word and Paint lessons. Kidspiration webs will be saved and printed in the next few weeks. Brain Pop, Keyboarding and Study Island skills will also continue.

Grades K-2
Students will work in Paint and Kidspiration. Brain Pop, Keyboarding, Study Island and Starfall lessons will also continue.

Have a Great Week!

Week of March 1, 2010

2010-02-24T11:00:00.002-05:00

Helpline # 7264

03/01/10

Computers:

Grades 3-6
Students will work on their Microsoft Word and Paint lessons. Kidspiration webs will be saved and printed in the next few weeks. Brain Pop, Keyboarding and Study Island skills will also continue.

Grades K-2
Students will work in Paint and Kidspiration. Brain Pop, Keyboarding, Study Island and Starfall lessons will also continue.

Have a Great Week!

Week of February 22, 2010

2010-02-18T10:38:00.003-05:00

Helpline # 7264

02/22/10

Computers:

Grades 3-6
Students will work on their Microsoft Word and Paint lessons. Kidspiration webs will be saved and printed in the next few weeks. Brain Pop, Keyboarding and Study Island skills will also continue.

Grades K-2
Students will work in Paint and Kidspiration. Brain Pop, Keyboarding, Study Island and Starfall lessons will also continue.

Have a Great Week!

Week of February 8, 2010

2010-02-03T12:05:00.002-05:00

Helpline # 7264

02/08/10

Computers:

Grades 4-6
We will continue our Power Point and Publisher Winter cards. We will also be doing a variety of activities in Brain Pop (Internet Safety), Kidspiration,Word and Valentine's Day activities. Keyboarding and Study Island skills will also continue.

Grades K-3
We will continue our lessons in Word, Penny Panda, Typing Pal, Brain Pop (Internet Safety), Study Island, Starfall and Valentine's Day activities. We will also begin Kidspiration.

Have a Great Week!

Week of February 2, 2010

2010-01-27T11:22:00.002-05:00

Helpline # 7264

02/01/10

Computers:

Grades 4-6
We will continue our Power Point and Publisher Winter cards. We will also be doing a variety of activities in Brain Pop (Internet Safety), Kidspiration,Word and Valentine's Day activities. Keyboarding and Study Island skills will also continue.

Grades K-3
We will continue our lessons in Word, Penny Panda, Typing Pal, Brain Pop (Internet Safety), Study Island, Starfall and Valentine's Day activities. We will also begin Kidspiration.

Have a Great Week!

Week of January 25, 2010

2010-01-20T14:58:00.004-05:00

Helpline # 7264

01/25/10

Computers:

Grades 4-6
We will continue our Power Point and Publisher Winter cards. We will also be doing a variety of activities in Kidspiration,Word and Valentine's Day activities. Keyboarding and Study Island skills will also continue.

Grades K-3
We will continue our lessons in Word, Penny Panda, Typing Pal, Brain Pop, Study Island, Starfall and Valentine's Day activities. We will also begin Kidspiration.

Websites we have used so far:
http://www.vebrosky.com/
http://www.northschuylkill.net/
http://www.kiddonet.com/

Have a Great Week!

Week of January 18, 2010

2010-01-14T12:01:00.005-05:00

Helpline # 7264

01/18/10

Computers:

Grades 4-6
We will continue our Power Point and Publisher Winter cards. We will also be doing a variety of activities in Kidspiration,Word and Valentine's Day activities. Keyboarding and Study Island skills will also continue.

Grades K-3
We will continue our lessons in Word, Penny Panda, Typing Pal, Brain Pop, Study Island, Starfall and Valentine's Day activities. We will also begin Kidspiration.

Websites we have used so far:
http://www.vebrosky.com/
http://www.northschuylkill.net/
http://www.kiddonet.com/

Have a Great Week!

Week of January 11, 2010

2010-01-07T14:45:00.003-05:00

Helpline # 7264

01/11/10

Computers:

Grades 4-6
We will continue our Power Point and Publisher Winter cards. We will also be doing a variety of activities in Kidspiration and Word. Keyboarding and Study Island skills will also continue.

Grades K-3
We will continue our lessons in Word, Penny Panda, Typing Pal, Brain Pop, Study Island and Starfall. We will also begin Kidspiration.

Websites we have used so far:
http://www.vebrosky.com/
http://www.northschuylkill.net/
http://www.kiddonet.com/

Have a Great Week!

Week of January 04, 2009

2009-12-22T12:09:00.002-05:00

Helpline # 7264

01/04/10

Computers:

Grades 4-6
We will continue our Power Point and Publisher Winter cards. We will also be doing a variety of activities in Kidspiration. Keyboarding and Study Island skills will also continue.

Grades K-3
We will continue our lessons in Word, Penny Panda, Typing Pal, Brain Pop, Study Island and Starfall. We will also begin Kidspiration.

Websites we have used so far:
http://www.vebrosky.com/
http://www.northschuylkill.net/
http://www.kiddonet.com/

Have a Great New Year!

Week of December 23, 2009

2009-12-16T11:17:00.002-05:00

Helpline # 7264

12/23/09

Computers:

Grades 4-6
We will continue our Power Point, Publisher and Word Christmas/Winter cards. We will also be doing a variety of holiday research activities through the month of December. Keyboarding and Study Island skills will also continue.

Grades K-3
We will continue our holiday activities for the month of December. Lessons in Word, Penny Panda, Typing Pal, Brain Pop, Study Island and Starfall will also continue.

Websites we have used so far:
http://www.vebrosky.com/
http://www.northschuylkill.net/
http://www.kiddonet.com/

Merry Christmas!

Week of December 14, 2009

2009-12-10T10:02:00.003-05:00

Helpline # 7264

12/14/09

Computers:

Grades 4-6
We will continue our Power Point, Publisher and Word Christmas/Winter cards. We will also be doing a variety of holiday research activities through the month of December. Keyboarding and Study Island skills will also continue.

Grades K-3
We will continue our holiday activities for the month of December. Lessons in Word, Penny Panda, Typing Pal, Brain Pop, Study Island and Starfall will also continue.

Websites we have used so far:
http://www.vebrosky.com/
http://www.northschuylkill.net/
http://www.kiddonet.com/

Happy Holidays!

Week of December 7, 2009

2009-12-04T10:39:00.004-05:00

Helpline # 7264

12/07/09

Computers:

Grades 4-6
We will continue our Publisher and Word Christmas/Winter cards. We will also be doing a variety of holiday research activities through the month of December. Keyboarding and Study Island skills will also continue.

Grades K-3
We will continue our holiday activities for the month of December. Lessons in Penny Panda, Typing Pal, Brain Pop, Study Island and Starfall will also continue.

Websites we have used so far:
http://www.vebrosky.com/
http://www.northschuylkill.net/
http://www.kiddonet.com/

Happy Holidays!

Week of December 1, 2009

2009-11-25T10:03:00.005-05:00

Helpline # 7264

12/01/09

Computers:

Grades 4-6
We will begin our Publisher and Word Christmas/Winter cards. We will also be doing a variety of holiday research activities through the month of December. Keyboarding and Study Island skills will also continue.

Grades K-3
We will begin our holiday activities for the month of December. Lessons in Typing Pal, Brain Pop, Study Island and Starfall will also continue.

Websites we have used so far:
http://www.vebrosky.com/
http://www.northschuylkill.net/
http://www.kiddonet.com/

Have a Great Week!

Week of November 23, 2009

2009-11-18T13:12:00.004-05:00

Helpline # 7264

11/23/09

Computers:

Grades 4-6
We will be finishing and printing our tree or family tree projects in Microsoft Word. It is your choice which activity you would like to do. We will also continue our Keyboarding skills and work on a Thanksgiving project.

Grades K-3
We will finish our Paint program activity on leaves and do research on the trees they came from. We will also continue the Starfall reading lessons and Thanksgiving Day activities this week. The two blue links in Mr. V's page will also be introduced.

Websites we have used so far:
http://www.vebrosky.com/
http://www.northschuylkill.net/
http://www.kiddonet.com/

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Week of November 16, 2009

2009-11-16T14:27:00.004-05:00

Helpline # 7264

11/16/09

Computers:

Grades 4-6
Please remember to bring in a leaf for your tree research OR a rough draft of your family tree for our project in Microsoft Word. It is your choice which activity you would like to do. We will also continue to do the Speak Up Surveys, Veteran's Day activities and our Keyboarding skills.

Grades K-3
We will continue our Paint program activity on leaves and do research on the trees they came from. We will also continue the Starfall reading lessons and Veteran's Day activities this week. The ABC Ya activity and our Speak Up Surveys will also be completed.

Websites we have used so far:

http://www.vebrosky.com/
http://www.northschuylkill.net/
http://www.kiddonet.com/

Have a Great Week!

Week of November 9, 2009

2009-11-05T10:59:00.004-05:00

Helpline # 7264

11/09/09

Computers:

Grades 4-6
Please remember to bring in a leaf for your tree research OR a rough draft of your family tree for our project in Microsoft Word. It is your choice which activity you would like to do. We will also continue to do the Speak Up Surveys and our Keyboarding skills.

Grades K-3
We will continue our Paint program activity on leaves and do research on the trees they came from. We will also continue the Starfall reading lessons this week, an ABC Ya activity and continue our Speak Up Surveys.

Websites we have used so far:
http://www.vebrosky.com/
http://www.northschuylkill.net/
http://www.kiddonet.com/

Have a Great Week!

Week of November 2, 2009

2009-10-28T10:12:00.005-04:00

Helpline # 7264

11/02/09

Computers:

Grades 4-6

Please remember to bring in a leaf for your tree research OR a rough draft of your family tree for our project in Microsoft Word. It is your choice which activity you would like to do. We will also do the Speak Up Surveys, continue our Keyboarding skills and Election Day activities.

Grades K-3

We will continue our Paint program activity on leaves and do research on the trees they came from. We will also continue the Starfall reading lessons this week, an ABC Ya activity and our Speak Up Surveys.

Websites we have used so far:

http://www.vebrosky.com/

http://www.northschuylkill.net/

http://www.kiddonet.com/

Have a Great Week!

Week of October 26, 2009

2009-10-21T11:19:00.003-04:00

Helpline # 7264

10/26/09

Computers:

Grades 4-6
Please remember to bring in a leaf for your tree research OR a rough draft of your family tree for our project in Microsoft Word. It is your choice which activity you would like to do. We will also do some Halloween activities, continue our Keyboarding skills and do the SPEAK UP SURVEYS!

Grades K-3
We will continue our Paint program activity on leaves and do research on the trees they came from. We will also continue the Starfall reading lessons this week, do some Halloween activities and the SPEAK UP SURVEYS!

Websites we have used so far:

http://www.vebrosky.com/
http://www.northschuylkill.net/
http://www.kiddonet.com/

Happy Halloween!

Week of October 19, 2009

2009-10-15T14:28:00.004-04:00

Helpline # 7264

10/19/09

Computers:

Grades 4-6
Please remember to bring in a leaf for your tree research OR a rough draft of your family tree for our project in Microsoft Word. It is your choice which activity you would like to do. We will also begin our Halloween activity and continue our Keyboarding skills!

Grades K-3
We will begin our Paint program activity on leaves and do research on the trees they came from. We will also continue the Starfall reading lessons this week, as well as, our Halloween activities!

Websites we have used so far:

http://www.vebrosky.com/
http://www.northschuylkill.net/
http://www.kiddonet.com/

Have a Great Week!

Week of October 14, 2009

2009-10-09T09:36:00.005-04:00

Helpline # 7264

10/14/09

Computers:

Grades 3-6
Please remember to bring in a leaf for your tree research OR a rough draft of your family tree for our next project in Microsoft Word. It is your choice which activity you would like to do. We will also continue our Brain pop (Columbus Day) activity and our Keyboarding skills!

Grades K-2
We will begin our Paint program activity on leaves and do research on the trees they came from. We will also continue the Starfall reading lessons this week, as well as, our Halloween activities!

Websites we have used so far:
http://www.vebrosky.com/
http://www.northschuylkill.net/
http://www.kiddonet.com/

Have a Great Week!

Week of October 5, 2009

2009-09-25T09:12:00.009-04:00

Helpline # 7264

10/05/09

Computers:

Grades 3-6
Everyone should know their username and password and should be able to log into Classlink. We will continue to work on getting our passwords ready for the following programs: Study Island, Typing Pal, Accelerated Reader and Brain Pop. Please take a minute to make sure your passwords have been entered correctly and that you understand how to open each program. Also, please bring in a leaf for your tree research OR a rough draft of your family tree for our next project in Microsoft Word. It is your choice which activity you would like to do.

Grades K-2
Students should be able to log in and should continue mouse control activities: Paint, left clicking, scrolling etc. We will also start the Starfall reading lessons this week.

Websites we have used so far:

http://www.vebrosky.com/

http://www.northschuylkill.net/

http://www.kiddonet.com/

Passwords:

Have a great week!

Week of September 21, 2009

2009-09-17T14:47:00.003-04:00

Helpline # 7264

09/21/09

Computers:

Grades 3-6
Everyone should know their username and password and should be able to log into Classlink. We will then work on getting our passwords ready for the following programs: Study Island, Typing Pal, Accelerated Reader and Brain Pop. Please take a minute to make sure your passwords have been entered correctly and that you understand how to open each program.

Grades K-2
We will practice logging in and then continue to focus on mouse control activities: Paint, left clicking, scrolling etc. Please continue to practice your numbers for next week.

Have a great week!

Week of September 14, 2009

2009-09-10T10:35:00.003-04:00

Helpline # 7264

09/14/09

Computers:

Grades 3-6
Everyone should know their username and password and should be able to log in. We will then take a look at the North Schuylkill web site and become familiar with it. Students should know how to access their teacher's blog and e-mail, as well as, know where to find the lunch menu, school calendar, student resources etc. We will also discuss how to download Classlink at home. Please share this with your parents.

Grades K-2
We will practice logging in and then focus on mouse control activities: left clicking, scrolling etc. Please practice your numbers for next week.

Have a great week!

Week of August 31, 2009

2009-08-27T13:51:00.003-04:00

Helpline # 7264

08/31/09

Computers:

Welcome back to another school year! I am looking forward to seeing everyone again. We will be reviewing the computer lab rules, assignments/activies, the grading system, expectations, computer parts and passwords on the first day of class.

See you there!

Weeks of May 18th and 26th, 2009

2009-05-15T12:48:00.003-04:00

Helpline # 7264

05/18 and 26/09

Computers:

Grades 3-6
Our end of the year review will continue. All skills will be applied to a variety of end of the year projects. Our "class" newspaper in Microsoft Word for the 4th 9 weeks will be continued. The Study Island Blue Ribbon challenge will continue as well. The drawing for the prize will be May 29th.

Grades K-2
Our end of the year review will continue. All skills will be applied to a variety of end of the year projects. The Study Island Blue Ribbon challenge will continue. The drawing for the prize will be May 29th.

Have a Nice Summer!

Week of May 11, 2009

2009-05-08T10:12:00.004-04:00

Helpline # 7264

05/11/09

Computers:

Grades 3-6
Our end of the year review will begin. All skills will be applied to a variety of end of the year projects. Our "class" newspaper in Microsoft Word for the 4th 9 weeks will be continued. The Study Island Blue Ribbon challenge will continue as well. The drawing for the prize will be May 29th.

Grades K-2
Our end of the year review will begin. All skills will be applied to a variety of end of the year projects. The Study Island Blue Ribbon challenge will continue. The drawing for the prize will be May 29th.

Have a Great Week!

Week of May 4, 2009

2009-04-30T14:28:00.002-04:00

Helpline # 7264

05/04/09

Computers:

Grades 3-6
We will be working on Mother's Day projects in Microsoft Publisher. Keyboarding skills will also be practiced for the 4th 9 weeks using the new Typing Pal program. Our "class" newspaper in Microsoft Word for the 4th 9 weeks will be continued. The Study Island Blue Ribbon challenge will continue as well.

Grades K-2
Mother's Day projects will begin and will be printed. Phonics Express will be continued. The ABC site and keyboarding skills will continue as well. The next lesson in Starfall (http://www.starfall.com/) should be started.

Have a Great Week!

Week of April 27, 2009

2009-04-23T09:45:00.002-04:00

Helpline # 7264

04/27/09

Computers:

Grades 3-6
We will be working on Mother's Day projects in Microsoft Publisher. Keyboarding skills will also be practiced for the 4th 9 weeks using the new Typing Pal program. Our "class" newspaper in Microsoft Word for the 4th 9 weeks will be continued. The Study Island Blue Ribbon challenge will continue as well.

Grades K-2

Mother's Day projects will begin and will be printed. Phonics Express will be continued. The ABC site and keyboarding skills will continue as well. The next lesson in Starfall (http://www.starfall.com/) should be started.

Have a Great Week!

Week of April 20, 2009

2009-04-15T08:59:00.003-04:00

Helpline # 7264

04/20/09

Computers:

Grades 3-6
Students are finishing the CD label, Calendar and Power Point Flip Book. We will be working on the Earth Day/Mother's Day projects in Microsoft Publisher. Keyboarding skills will also be practiced for the 4th 9 weeks using the new Typing Pal program. Our "class" newspaper in Microsoft Word for the 4th 9 weeks will be continued. The Study Island Blue Ribbon challenge will continue as well.

Grades K-2
Earth Day projects will begin and will be printed. Phonics Express will be continued. The ABC site and keyboarding skills will continue as well. The next lesson in Starfall (http://www.starfall.com/) should be started.

Happy Earth Day!

Week of April 14, 2009

2009-04-07T14:46:00.001-04:00

Helpline # 7264

04/14/09

Computers:

Grades 3-6
Students are making a CD label, Calendar or Power Point Flip Book. Keyboarding skills will also be practiced for the 4th 9 weeks using the new Typing Pal program. Our "class" newspaper in Microsoft Word for the 4th 9 weeks will be continued.

Grades K-2
Phonics Express will be continued. The ABC site and keyboarding skills will continue. The next lesson in Starfall (http://www.starfall.com/) will be done.

Have a Great Week!

Week of April 6, 2009

2009-04-06T09:46:00.003-04:00

Helpline # 7264

04/06/09

Computers:

Grades 3-6
Students are making a CD label, Calendar or Power Point Flip Book. Keyboarding skills will also be practiced for the 4th 9 weeks using the new Typing Pal program. Our "class" newspaper in Microsoft Word for the 4th 9 weeks will be continued. Easter/Spring projects too!!

Grades K-2
Phonics Express will be continued. The ABC site and keyboarding skills will continue. The next lesson in Starfall (http://www.starfall.com/) will be done. Easter/Spring projects too!!

Happy Easter!

Week of March 30, 2009

2009-03-27T10:15:00.002-04:00

Helpline # 7264

03/30/09

Computers:

Grades 3-6
Students are making a CD label, Calendar or Power Point Flip Book. Keyboarding skills will also be practiced for the 3rd 9 weeks using the new Typing Pal program. Our "class" newspaper in Microsoft Word for the 4th 9 weeks will be continued.

Grades K-2
Phonics Express will be continued. The ABC site and keyboarding skills will continue. The next lesson in Starfall (http://www.starfall.com/) will be done.

Have a Nice Week!

Week of March 23, 2009

2009-03-19T16:07:00.003-04:00

Helpline # 7264

03/23/09

Computers:

Grades 3-6
Students are making a CD label, Calendar or Power Point Flip Book. Keyboarding skills will also be practiced for the 3rd 9 weeks using the new Typing Pal program. Our "class" newspaper in Microsoft Word for the 4th 9 weeks will be started.

Grades K-2
Phonics Express will be continued. The ABC site and keyboarding skills will continue. The next lesson in Starfall (http://www.starfall.com/) will be done.

Happy Spring!

Week of March 17, 2009

2009-03-16T16:29:00.003-04:00

Helpline # 7264

03/17/09

Computers:

Grades 3-6
Students will begin making a CD label, Calendar or Power Point Flip Book. Keyboarding skills will also be practiced for the 3rd 9 weeks using the new Typing Pal program. A St. Patrick's Day assignment will also begin, as well as, our "class" newspaper in Microsoft Word for the 4th 9 weeks.

Grades K-2
A new program - Phonics Express will be continued. I Spy will be incorporated with the St. Patrick's Day activity. Keyboarding skills will continue to be practiced using the new Typing Pal program. The next lesson in Starfall (http://www.starfall.com/) will be done.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Week of March 9, 2009

2009-03-05T14:18:00.004-05:00

Helpline # 7264

03/09/09

Computers:

Grades 3-6
Students will begin making a CD label, Calendar or Power Point Flip Book. Keyboarding skills will also be practiced for the 3rd 9 weeks using the new Typing Pal program. A St. Patrick's Day assignment will also begin, as well as, our "class" newspaper in Microsoft Word for the 4th 9 weeks.

Grades K-2
A new program - Phonics Express will be continued. I Spy will be incorporated with the St. Patrick's Day activity. Keyboarding skills will continue to be practiced using the new Typing Pal program. The next lesson in Starfall (http://www.starfall.com/) will be done.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Week of March 2, 2009

2009-02-26T09:14:00.003-05:00

Helpline # 7264

03/02/09

Computers:

Grades 3-6
The President's Day Power Point activity is due this week. Keyboarding skills will be practiced for the 3rd 9 weeks using the new Typing Pal program. A St. Patrick's Day assignment will also begin, as well as, our "class" newspaper in Microsoft Word.

Grades K-2
A new program - Phonics Express will be introduced. Keyboarding skills will continue to be practiced using the new Typing Pal program. The next lesson in Starfall (http://www.starfall.com/) will also continue.

Have a Great Week!

Week of February 23, 2009

2009-02-20T09:18:00.003-05:00

Helpline # 7264

02/23/09

Computers:

Grades 3-6

The President's Day Power Point activity is due next week. Keyboarding skills will be practiced for the 3rd 9 weeks using the new Typing Pal program.

Grades K-2

Keyboarding skills will be practiced using the new Typing Pal program. The next lesson in Starfall (http://www.starfall.com/) will also continue.

Have a Great Week!

Week of February 17, 2009

2009-02-13T09:13:00.003-05:00

Helpline # 7264

02/17/09

Computers:

Grades 3-6
Students have been working on doing research for President's Day. This will be used with the President's Day Power Point activity. After the White House Scavenger hunt assignment......Keyboarding skills will be practiced for the 3rd 9 weeks, as well as, Study Island assignments.

Grades K-2
Keyboarding skills are being introduced as students begin typing in Microsoft Word. They did a scavenger hunt assignment using www.whitehouse.gov. They are working on a President's Day activity. The next lesson in Starfall (http://www.starfall.com/) will continue, as well as, Typing Pal, Accelerated Reader and Study Island.

Have a Great Week!

Week of February 9, 2009

2009-02-05T13:37:00.003-05:00

Helpline # 7264

02/09/09

Computers:

Grades 3-6
Students have been working on doing research for President's Day. This will be used with the President's Day Power Point activity. After the White House Scavenger hunt assignment......Keyboarding skills will be practiced for the 3rd 9 weeks, as well as, Study Island and Valentine's Day assignments.

Grades K-2

Keyboarding skills are being introduced as students begin typing in Microsoft Word. They will be doing a scavenger hunt assignment using www.whitehouse.gov. They will begin working on a President's Day and Valentine's Day activity. The next lesson in Starfall (http://www.starfall.com/) will continue, as well as, Typing Pal, Accelerated Reader and Study Island.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Week of February 2, 2009

2009-01-29T10:57:00.003-05:00

Helpline # 7264

02/02/09

Computers:

Grades 3-6
Students have been working on doing research for Inauguration Day. They will be taking their information and creating a paper in Microsoft Word. This will also help them with the President's Day Power Point activity. After the White House Scavenger hunt assignment......Keyboarding skills will be practiced for the 3rd 9 weeks, as well as, Study Island assignments.

Grades K-2
Keyboarding skills are being introduced as students begin typing in Microsoft Word. They will be doing a scavenger hunt assignment using www.whitehouse.gov. They will begin working on a President's Day and Valentine's Day activity. The next lesson in Starfall (http://www.starfall.com/) will continue, as well as, Typing Pal, Accelerated Reader and Study Island.

Have a Great Week!

Week of January 26, 2009

2009-01-23T10:41:00.002-05:00

Helpline # 7264

01/26/09

Computers:

Grades 3-6
Students have been working on doing research for Inauguration Day. They will be taking their information and creating a paper in Microsoft Word. This will also help them with the President's Day Power Point activity. Keyboarding skills are also being practiced for the 3rd 9 weeks as well as Study Island assignments.

Grades K-2
Keyboarding skills are being introduced as students begin typing in Microsoft Word. They also did research to find a clip art picture. They will begin working on a President's Day activity and will continue to work on their next lesson in Starfall (http://www.starfall.com/). Typing Pal, Accelerated Reader and Study Island will also continue.

Have a Great Week!

Week of January 19, 2009

2009-01-19T10:21:00.003-05:00

Helpline # 7264

01/19/09

Computers:

Grades 3-6
Students have been working on doing research for Inauguration Day. They will be taking their information and creating a paper in Microsoft Word. This will also help them with the President's Day Power Point activity. Keyboarding skills are also being practiced for the 3rd 9 weeks as well as Study Island assignments.

Grades K-2
Keyboarding skills are being introduced as students begin typing in Microsoft Word. They also did research to find a clip art picture. They will begin working on a President's Day activity and will continue to work on their next lesson in Starfall (http://www.starfall.com/). Typing Pal, Accelerated Reader and Study Island will also continue.

Have a Great Week!

Week of January 5, 2009

2008-12-22T12:36:00.005-05:00

Helpline # 7264
01/05/09

Computers:

Grades 3-6

Kidspiration projects will be completed and printed. Research on the Internet will also be practiced. Keyboarding skills and Math/Reading skills will continue to be reviewed in Typing Pal and Study Island.

Grades K-2

This week the students will complete and print their Kidspiration projects. They will continue to work on their next lesson in Starfall (http://www.starfall.com/). Typing Pal, Accelerated Reader and Study Island will also continue.

Have a Great Week!

Week of December 15, 2008

2008-12-11T12:41:00.003-05:00

Helpline #7264
Week of 12/15/08

Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Safe New Year!!!!!!

Week of December 8, 2008

2008-12-09T09:40:00.004-05:00

Helpline #7264
Week of 12/08/08

Computers:

Grades 3-6
NET DAY SURVEYS will be completed this week. Kidspiration projects will continue. Students will have the option to create their gingerbread or candy cane assignment in Kidspiration or Microsoft Word. Research on the Internet will also be practiced and Internet safety discussed. Keyboarding skills and Math/Reading skills will continue to be reviewed in Typing Pal and Study Island.

Grades K-2
NET DAY SURVEYS will be completed this week.
This week the students will continue their next project: Kidspiration - All About Me projects. They will continue to work on their next lesson in Starfall (http://www.starfall.com/) and talk about Internet safety. Typing Pal, Accelerated Reader and Study Island will also continue.

Have a Great Week!

Week of December 2, 2008

2008-11-25T10:42:00.004-05:00

Helpline #7264
Week of 12/02/08

Computers:

Grades 3-6
NET DAY SURVEYS will be completed this week.
Kidspiration projects will continue. Students will have the option to create their gingerbread or candy cane assignment in Kidspiration or Microsoft Word. Research on the Internet will also be practiced and Internet safety discussed. Keyboarding skills and Math/Reading skills will continue to be reviewed in Typing Pal and Study Island.

Grades K-2
NET DAY SURVEYS will be completed this week.

This week the students will continue their next project: Kidspiration - All About Me projects. They will continue to work on their next lesson in Starfall (http://www.starfall.com/) and talk about Internet safety. Typing Pal, Accelerated Reader and Study Island will also continue.

Have a Great Week!

Week of November 24, 2008

2008-11-20T09:06:00.003-05:00

Helpline #7264
Week of 11/24/08

Computers:

Grades 3-6
Kidspiration projects will continue. Students will have the option to create their gingerbread or candy cane assignment in Kidspiration or Microsoft Word. Research on the Internet will also be practiced and Internet safety discussed. Keyboarding skills and Math/Reading skills will continue to be reviewed in Typing Pal and Study Island.

Grades K-2
This week the students will continue their next project: Kidspiration - All About Me projects. They will continue to work on their next lesson in Starfall (http://www.starfall.com/) and talk about Internet safety. Typing Pal, Accelerated Reader and Study Island will also continue.

Students in grades K-6 will also be completing their Thanksgiving Day projects!
Have a Great Week and Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

Week of November 17, 2008

2008-11-12T14:11:00.003-05:00

Helpline #7264
Week of 11/17/08

Computers:

Grades 3-6
Kidspiration projects will begin. Students will have the option to create their gingerbread or candy cane assignment in Kidspiration or Microsoft Word. Research on the Internet will also be practiced. Keyboarding skills and Math/Reading skills will continue to be reviewed in Typing Pal and Study Island.

Grades K-2
This week the students will start their next project: Kidspiration - All About Me projects. They will continue to work on their next lesson in Starfall (http://www.starfall.com/). Typing Pal, Accelerated Reader and Study Island will also continue.

Students in grades K-6 will also be introduced to this months Thanksgiving Day projects!

Have a Great Week!

Week of November 10, 2008

2008-11-06T14:08:00.005-05:00

Helpline #7264
Week of 11/10/08

Computers:

Grades 3-6
Election activities will be finished and our Kidspiration project will begin. Study Island and Typing Pal will also continue. Any projects that were not finished from the first nine weeks should be completed.

Grades K-2
This week the students will start their next project, Kidspiration. They will also continue to work on their next lesson in Starfall (http://www.starfall.com/). We will also finish our election activities:(www.whitehouse.gov/kids), ( http://www.nick.com/kpp/), (http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/election08/) and (www.scholastic.com). Typing Pal, Accelerated Reader and Study Island will also continue.

Have a Great Week!

Week of November 3, 2008

2008-10-30T14:58:00.005-04:00

Helpline #7264
Week of 11/03/08

Computers:Grades 3-6
Anthracite Heritage Week assignments will be completed and printed this week. We will continue to work on activities for the election (see websites below). Typing Pal and Study Island will continue as well.

Grades K-2
This week the students will continue to work on their lessons in Starfall (http://www.starfall.com/). They will work on letter recognition and reading words and sentences/books. We will also work on our election activities:(www.whitehouse.gov/kids), ( http://www.nick.com/kpp/), (http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/election08/) and (www.scholastic.com). Typing Pal, Accelerated Reader and Study Island will also continue.

Have a Great Week!

Week of October 27, 2008

2008-10-24T14:19:00.003-04:00

Helpline #7264
Week of 10/27/08

Computers:Grades 3-6
This week we will continue to print our posters in Microsoft Word and Power Point. We will continue to work on the activities for Halloween and the upcoming election (see websites below). Typing Pal and Study Island will continue as well.

Grades K-2

This week the students will continue to work on their lessons in Starfall (http://www.starfall.com/). They will work on letter recognition and reading words and sentences/books. We will also work on our activities for Halloween (online pumpkin carving) and the upcoming election (www.whitehouse.gov/kids), ( http://www.nick.com/kpp/), (http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/election08/). Typing Pal, Accelerated Reader and Study Island will also continue.

Happy Halloween!

Week of October 20, 2008

2008-10-17T09:14:00.003-04:00

Helpline #7264
Week of 10/20/08

Computers:Grades 3-6
This week we will print our tables and posters in Microsoft Word. We will continue to work on the activities for Anthracite Heritage Week, Halloween and the upcoming election. Typing Pal and Study Island will continue as well.

Grades K-2
This week the students will continue to work on their lessons in Starfall (http://www.starfall.com/). They will work on letter recognition and reading words and sentences/books. We will also work on our activities for Anthracite Heritage Week, Halloween (online pumpkin carving) and the upcoming election (www.whitehouse.gov/kids), ( http://www.nick.com/kpp/), (http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/election08/). Typing Pal, Accelerated Reader and Study Island will also continue for 2nd grade.

Have a Great Week!

Week of October 14, 2008

2008-10-09T10:16:00.003-04:00

Helpline #7264
Week of 10/14/08

Computers:Grades 3-6

This week we will print our tables in Microsoft Word. We will also work on our activities for Anthracite Heritage Week, Fire Prevention, Halloween and the upcoming election. Typing Pal and Study Island will continue as well.

Grades K-2

This week the students will work on their lessons in Starfall (http://www.starfall.com/). They will work on letter recognition and reading words and sentences/books. We will also work on our activities for Anthracite Heritage Week, Fire Prevention (www.usfa.dhs.gov/kids) , Halloween (online pumpkin carving) and the upcoming election (www.whitehouse.gov/kids), ( http://www.nick.com/kpp/), (http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/election08/). Typing Pal, Accelerated Reader and Study Island will also continue for 2nd grade.

Have a Great Week!

Week of October 6, 2008

2008-10-03T11:08:00.005-04:00

Helpline #7264
Week of 10/06/08

Computers:

Grades 3-6
This week we will continue to work in Microsoft Word to create tables. We will also use the Internet to get Clip Art for our projects. Typing Pal and Study Island will continue as well.
Grades K-2
This week the students will work on a new program called Starfall (http://www.starfall.com/). They will work on letter recognition and reading words and sentences/books. The Paint program will also be used for more "mouse control" practice. Second Grade will continue working in Typing Pal and Study Island as well.

Have a Great Week!

Week of September 29, 2008

2008-09-25T13:00:00.003-04:00

Helpline #7264
Week of 9/29/08

Computers:
Grades 3-6
This week we will continue to work in Microsoft Word to create tables. We will also use the Internet to get Clip Art for our projects. A keyboarding program -Typing Pal will also be introduced. Practice using the Home Row.

Grades K-2
This week the students will continue to log into our Brain Pop Jr. program. They will watch a video lesson on a certain topic, take a quiz on that topic and finally play a game that goes along with the lesson. The Paint program will also be used for more "mouse control" practice. Second Grade will also log into Typing Pal and learn the Home Row. A new program: www.starfall.com will be introduced next week.

Have a Great Week!

Week of September 22, 2008

2008-09-22T09:19:00.003-04:00

Helpline #7264
Week of 9/22/08

Computers:

Grades 3-6
This week we will work in Microsoft Word to create tables. We will also use the Internet to get Clip Art for our projects. A keyboarding program -Typing Pal will also be introduced.

Grades K-2
This week the students will log into our Brain Pop Jr. program. They will watch a video lesson on a certain topic, take a quiz on that topic and finally play a game that goes along with the lesson. Remember to practice your user name and passwords for logging in! The Paint program will also be used for more "mouse control" practice.

Have a Great Week!

Week of September 15, 2008

2008-09-10T09:29:00.005-04:00

Helpline #7264
Week of 9/15/08

Computers:Grades 3-6
This week we will work in Microsoft Word (tables) and continue the Brain Pop activity. Fifth and sixth grade will also be taking the Star Math tests.

Grades K-2
This week the students will log into our Brain Pop Jr. program. Remember to practice your user name and passwords for logging in! The Paint program will also be used for more "mouse control" practice.

And, as I mentioned in class, if you are interested in downloading Classlink....visit the North Schuylkill web site and click the Classlink button on the Home page.

Have a Great Week!

Week of September 8, 2008

2008-09-04T12:33:00.000-04:00

Helpline #7264
Week of 9/08/08

Computers:

Grades 3-6 This week we will Continue to work on our picnic terms. We also completed a Brain Pop activity that dealt with Blogs and searched the North Schuylkill web page: (http://www.northschuylkill.net/)

Grades K-2 After we practice our mouse control activity in Kiddonet, we will be using the Paint program. It would be a big help if you were familiar with the "tool" box before class. We will go over each of them in the lab before we create our "going back to school" poster.

Remember to practice your user name and passwords for logging in!

And, as I mentioned in class, if you are interested in downloading Classlink....visit the North Schuylkill web site and click the Classlink button on the Home page.

Have a Great Week!

Week of September 2nd

2008-08-29T10:30:00.000-04:00

Helpline #7264
Week of 9/02/08

Computers: This week we will continue to practice logging into Class link. Please try this at home as well. Remember you can download Class link at our North Schuylkill web page: http://www.northschuylkill.net/

Grades 3-6 Will begin creating a word search using "picnic" terms. We will use Microsoft Word and tables to do this.

Grades K-2 Will use the Paint program to practice mouse control and clicking. They will be making a "First Day of School Poster". It would be a big help if you were familiar with the "tool" box before class. We will go over each of them in the lab.

The NS web hunt is also coming up in the near future!

Have a Great Week!

Week of August 25th

2008-08-21T09:20:00.000-04:00

Welcome to Computer Class!

Computers: This week we will be activating our passwords. Feel free to experiment at home with Classlink.

Grades 3-6 You should also be thinking about your "picnic" terms for the crossword puzzle you will be creating.
Grades K-2 Next week we will be using the Paint program. It would be a big help if you were familiar with the "tool" box before class. We will go over each of them in the lab before we create our "going back to school" poster.

*And remember to practice your username and passwords for logging in!

Have a Great Week!