Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Week of October 30th, 2017

This week in class... 

Math - We are beginning chapter 3 this week. We will be multiplying 2 digit numbers. 

Reading - We are continuing to read Stone Fox. 

Writing - We will type our fall leaves informative pieces. 

Spelling - There IS spelling this week! We are back on track! 

Social Studies - We are beginning to talk about ancient civilizations beginning with the Aztec this week. 

Tuesday, October 31st... 
We will have a fall fun day! Science and STEM activities, The Wizard of Oz, and a costume parade! 

Wednesday, November 1st... 
Our field trip to see Journey to Oz. We will get on the bus to leave at 11:00 and will return by 1:30. Chaperones should arrive around 10:30. Please send a snack for before the field trip because we won't have lunch until 1:30. 

Our NEXT Field Trip... 
We will go to the PAC again to see Electric Christmas on November 29th. Permission slips and payment are due THIS FRIDAY!!! 

Monday, October 23, 2017

Week of October 23rd, 2017

This week in class... 

Math - We are reviewing for and taking the Chapter 2 assessment! 

Reading - We will continue reading Stone Fox

Writing - We are in the revising and peer editing phase of the writing process with our autumn leaves informative writing. 

Spelling - There is NO spelling this week due to half days! 

Science - We will finish our experiement on how force affects speed. 

Homework...
There is NO spelling homework this week! Your child WILL have a math review for homework. Help ensure your child is coloing in their pumpkin reading logs and Book-It reading logs for the month of October. They are due November 1st. 

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES ARE THIS WEEK! 
I will email you and send home a reminder of your child's conference time. See you then! 

HALF-DAYS THIS WEEK!
There will be half days on Wednesday and Thursday this week due to conferences. 
THERE IS NO SCHOOL FRIDAY FOR STUDENTS! 

Spirit Week is this Week... 
Monday - Wear red 
Tuesday - Crazy Day (hair and/or clothes) 
Wednesday - Nerd Day 
Thursday - Hat Day 
Monday Oct. 30th - Pajama Day 
Tuesday Oct. 31st - Costume Day or Spirit Wear  

Snack... 
Please send a healthy snack with your child each day. 
***If any families would like to donate healthy, prepackaged snacks to our class, many kids would be grateful! 

Boxtops for Education... 
Please keep sending them in! 

Monday, October 16, 2017

Week of October 16th, 2017

This Week in Class... 

Math - We will be working on multi-step problems and contuing practicing our multiplication skills. 

Reading - Last week we began our novel study of Stone Fox. We will be working with chapters 3 and 4 this week. 

Writing - We are continuing our informative piece about the changing autumn leaves. We will peer edit and rewrite in paragraph form. 

Spelling - We will have our spelling test this THURSDAY. Please help ensure your child is prepared a day earlier than normal. 

Science - This week we will set up an experiment involving force and how it affects speed. 

Walking Field Trip for Red Ribbon Week is THIS WEEK! 
We will be walking and taking a picture for Red Ribbon Week. We will be out of the building between 1:00 and 3:00. 

THERE IS NO SCHOOL THIS FRIDAY OCTOBER 20TH!!! 
It is a district-wide grading day for all teachers. 

Homework Club... 
Please help remind your child to complete and turn in all homework! My policy for late work is only one day and then I will not accept it for homework club. This month the reward is popsicles! 

CONFERENCE WEEK IS NEXT WEEK!!! 
I have received confirmation from all families for their conference day/time! Thank you so much for that!!! There will be normal school days on Monday and Tuesday and there will be half-days on Wednesday and Thursday. There will be NO SCHOOL on FRIDAY the 27th. 



Monday, October 9, 2017

Week of October 9th, 2017

This Week in Class...

Math - We will learn the traditional method for multiplying.

Reading - We will begin a novel study of Stone Fox.

Writing - We began our first informative piece on the changes in Autumn leaves and will continue that process this week.

Social Studies - We will make another flip-flap on the continents, ocean, equator, and prime meridian.

Homework Club...
We are beginning a new month for homework club! Remember, all assignments must be turned in on-time for students to be apart of homework club and earn a prize!

Book-It Reading Program...
Stdudents received their October reading log (it has clocks on it) for the Pizza Hut Program! IF students fill out their log and bring it in November 1st, they will get a free personal pizza coupon from Pizza Hut!

School Absenses...
If your child misses a day of school, please contact the front office to excuse them. I will be calling families that have unexcused absenses to check in. Thanks!

Parent-Teacher Conferences...
COMING SOON! The week of October 23rd. I will be scheduling all families and contacting you soon!

Box Tops...
Please continue sending in box tops. We earned our popcorn party and we are working towards 250 box tops to earn a popcicle party!

Cold Weather is upon us...
Please start sending coats with your children. We are having rainy, crisp fall days and warmth is important for our health! Thanks!

Field Trip...
We will be seeing Journey to Oz at the Performing Arts Center on November 1st! That is coming up!!!