From the desk of

Mrs.Orton…

Dec.13, 2010

Happiness is a form of courage.  ~Holbrook Jackson

Dates to Remember:

Mon.Dec.13- Historical Fiction Book Reports Due

Tues.Dec.14- Workers Holiday

Wed.Dec.15- School Sing-Orchestra Performance

Thurs.Dec.16- Walking Fieldtrip to SUU for

                          “A Christmas Carol”  $1 donation

Fri.Dec.17- Read-a-thon, Class Party & School Movie

Dec.20- Dec.31-Winter Recess

Jan.3- School Resumes

Utah State Core Update:

Math- Chp.7 Multiplying and Dividing Decimals

Spelling- Christmas List     Social Studies-Unit 1 Test

Writing- 4 square method  Science-Heredity

Reading-Small Group Novels and Comparing/Contrasting various Christmas Stories

I’m excited to see all of your students Historical Book Reports.  Thank you for your support and help with this project.  It’s a busy and exciting week for us.

Thank you for letting me share 2010 with your student.  I love each of your children and look forward to teaching fifth grade each day!  Wishing you a wonderful holiday and Merry Christmas!!-Mrs.Orton