From the desk of Mrs.Orton

Dec.12^th, 2011

Thought: “Remember this is December, that love weighs more than gold.” –Josephine D.D.Bacon

WELCOME BACK MRS.ROPER!! She is our new classroom reduction aide and will be in our room 2 ½ hours a dayJ

Upcoming Dates:   MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Dec.12^th- Teigan’s Bday

Dec. 14^th- Jacob’s Bday-Early Out

Dec. 15^th- A.M. Class Christmas Party, Christmas Sing

Dec. 16^th- A.M. Fieldtrip “The Christmas Carol” Play

                P.M. Christmas Movie

Dec. 19-Jan. Winter Recess   Jan.2- School Resumes

Class Christmas Party- Dec.15th Please send a regular size candy bar wrapped in Christmas wrapping paper with your student. Julie Whicker- Glazed Donuts 

Verleen Clark-Chocolate Milk  (30 students) THANKS!!

Core Update:

Math-Review Chp.1-8

Spelling- Lesson 14 words with –ant and -ent

Reading- Class Story “ Seeing Earth From Space” Daily   

               Five Centers

Social Studies- The Nation Grows and Divides

Science- Heredity

It has been a delight to teach your students! Questions?

valerie.orton@ironmail.org, 586-2840 or send a note

From the desk of Mrs.Orton

Dec.8^th, 2011

Thought: “ I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.”   ~Charles Dickens

Upcoming Dates:

Dec.5^th- Happy Bday Ezra

Dec.12^th- Teigan’s Bday

Dec. 14^th- Jacob’s Bday-Early Out

Dec. 15^th- P.M. Class Christmas Party, Christmas Sing

Dec. 16^th- A.M. Fieldtrip “The Christmas Carol” Play

                P.M. Christmas Movie

Dec. 19-Jan. Winter Recess   Jan.2- School Resumes

Class Christmas Party- Please send a regular size candy bar wrapped in Christmas wrapping paper with your student. Julie Whicker- Glazed Donuts  Verleen Clark-Chocolate Milk  ( 30 students) THANKS!!

Core Update:

Math-Completed Chp.8 Now Review Chp.1-8

Spelling- Lesson 15 Suffixes –tion/-ness

Reading- Class Story “ Oceans” Literature Circles

Social Studies- The Nation Grows and Divides

Science- Heredity

Thank you for your wonderful students! Questions?

valerie.orton@ironmail.org, 586-2840 or send

From the desk of Mrs.Orton

Nov. 28, 2011`

Thought: "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

THANK YOU FOR ALL OF THE SUPPORT FROM PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, BROTHERS AND FRIENDS ON OUR ZION FIELDTRIP. I HOPE YOU WERE ALL ABLE TO HAVE A NICE THANKSGIVING BREAKJ

Upcoming Dates:

Nov. 30^th- Fifth Grade Program 10:00 am and/or  10:45 am

Please have your student wear a red, white or blue shirt to sing.

Our fifth grade will sing two songs, listen to Martin Tyner speak and our essay winner will read their essay out loud.

Nov.30^th- Early Out and Math Tutoring 1:30-2:00

Dec.1^st- Happy Birthday Sarah

Dec. 5^th- Happy Birthday Ezra and BOOK ORDERS DUE

         Grade Print Outs were sent home on the week of Nov.14^th. I am sending home make-up packets today for those who selected that choice.  I would like these packets in by this Friday or Monday.

Core Update:

Math- Chp.8-Geometric concepts-lines, angles, polygons, triangles

Spelling- Lesson 12 Compound Words

Science- Heredity

Social Studies- The United States Grows-PATRIOT BOOK PASS OFF!!

Reading- Class Story “ Summer of Fire, ” Daily Five Centers,

To read and understand non-fiction text

Language- Pronouns and antecedents

Writing- 4 Square Method Please observe your students typing skills at home and encourage them to practice writing a story on your computer.

Thank you for your support! Have a nice week.

Questions/Concerns- valerie.orton@ironmail.org, 586-2840 or a note

From the desk of Mrs.Orton

Nov. 14, 2011

Thought: He who thanks but with the lips
Thanks but in part;
The full, the true Thanksgiving
Comes from the heart.
~J.A. Shedd

Upcoming Dates:

Nov. 16^th- Happy B-Day to Julian and Early Out

Nov.17^th- Mystery Book Report Due

Nov. 22^nd- All Day Fieldtrip to Zion National Park (Parents Welcome)

Nov. 23-25^th- Thanksgiving Holiday

Nov.30^th- Fifth Grade Performance and Flag Ceremony-Morning

HOMEWORK PACKETS-Please take five minutes to go through your students homework packet to check for completed work and accuracy. These are due each Friday morning. Thanks!

Core Update:

Math- Chp.7- Dividing with Decimals

Spelling- Lesson 11 Words with Silent Letters

Science- Heredity

Social Studies- The United States Grows

Reading- Class Story “ Everglades” Literature Circles

To read and understand informational text

Language- Prefixes, suffixes, root words, possessive nouns

Writing- “ What my country means to me…” Essay contest Four Square Writing Method ** Please observe your students keyboarding skills at home and encourage them to practice writing a story on your computer.

Thank you for your support! Have a nice week.

Questions/Concerns- valerie.orton@ironmail.org,

School 586-2840 or send a note with your student

From the desk of Mrs.Orton

Nov. 14, 2011

Thought: He who thanks but with the lips
Thanks but in part;
The full, the true Thanksgiving
Comes from the heart.
~J.A. Shedd

Upcoming Dates:

Nov. 16^th- Happy B-Day to Julian and Early Out

Nov.17^th- Mystery Book Report Due

Nov. 22^nd- All Day Fieldtrip to Zion National Park (Parents Welcome)

Nov. 23-25^th- Thanksgiving Holiday

Nov.30^th- Fifth Grade Performance and Flag Ceremony-Morning

HOMEWORK PACKETS-Please take five minutes to go through your students homework packet to check for completed work and accuracy. These are due each Friday morning. Thanks!

Core Update:

Math- Chp.7- Dividing with Decimals

Spelling- Lesson 11 Words with Silent Letters

Science- Heredity

Social Studies- The United States Grows

Reading- Class Story “ Everglades” Literature Circles

To read and understand informational text

Language- Prefixes, suffixes, root words, possessive nouns

Writing- “ What my country means to me…” Essay contest Four Square Writing Method ** Please observe your students keyboarding skills at home and encourage them to practice writing a story on your computer.

Thank you for your support! Have a nice week.

Questions/Concerns- valerie.orton@ironmail.org,

School 586-2840 or send a note with your student

From the desk of Mrs.Orton

Nov. 7, 2011

Thought: If there's a book you really want to read but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it.  ~Toni Morrison

Upcoming Dates:

Nov.7^th- EAST ELEM MCDONALD’S FUNDRAISER
Nov.8^th- Walking Fieldtrip: Paiute Tribal Assembly

                 signed permission slip needed to go.

Nov.9^th- Early Out/ Math Tutoring 1:30-2:00

Nov.12^th- Happy BDay Brock

Nov. 16^th- Happy BDay Julian

Nov.17^th- Mystery Book Report Due

HOMEWORK PACKETS-Please take five minutes to go through your students homework packet to check for completed work and accuracy. These are due each Friday morning. Thanks!

Core Update:

Math- Chp.7- Multiplying with Decimals

Spelling- Lesson 30 Words from Spanish

Science- Heredity

Social Studies- The United States Grows

Reading- Class Story “ Black Frontiers”, Literature Circles

Writing- Four Square Writing Method ** Please observe your students keyboarding skills at home and encourage them to practice writing a story on your computer.

Thank you for your support! Have a nice week.

Questions/Concerns- valerie.orton@ironmail.org,

School 586-2840 or send a note with your student

From the desk of Mrs.Orton

Nov.3, 2011

Thought: "My best friend is the one who brings out the best 

              in me."
- Henry Ford

It was nice to see you at the School Halloween Carnival. I hope you had a nice time with your family. Thank you PTA!

Welcome to our class-Reilly!

HOMEWORK PACKETS-Please take five minutes to go through your students homework packet to check for completed work and accuracy. Thanks!

Upcoming Dates:

OCTOBER READING CALENDARS DUE-please total up your minutes

Nov.4^th- Autumn B-Day/Fifth Grade

              Trading for Science Review on Landforms

Nov.8^th- Walking Fieldtrip Piute Tribal Assembly

Nov.12^th- Brock B-Day

Core Update:

Math- Chp.6 Test of Variables/Expressions-moving onto Chp.7

           Multiplying and Dividing Decimals

Spelling- Lesson 29 Words with three syllables

Science- Heredity

Social Studies-George Washington/ Review and Test on Unit 2

Reading- Literature Circles-Writing Centers-

“ Lewis and Clark” class story Book Reports due Nov.17th

Writing- Beginning Utah Write 5 paragraph essays

Thank you for your support! I enjoy working with each of your children. Have a good day!

Questions/Concerns- valerie.orton@ironmail.org,

School 586-2840 or send a note with your student

From the desk of Mrs.Orton

Oct. 25, 2011

Thought: What’s a skeleton’s favorite musical instrument ?

               A trom-bone !

Hopefully you had a nice Harvest Holiday with your familyJ

Good-bye to Kaniesha-we will miss you!

Welcome Autumn to our class.

Dates to Remember:

Oct.26^th- Early Out- No After-School Math

Oct.28^th- 5^th Grade Times Table Celebration and Evening Fall Carnival

Oct. 31^st- Class Halloween Party 1:45 School Sing 2:45

HALLOWEEN PARTY: If you are interested I would love a volunteer to teach a Halloween game (Bingo, musical chairs, etc.) to us or …

make a simple craft. ( Art Project, paper craft, etc.)

I would be happy to supply materials if needed. Plan on about 20-30 min. Please contact me this week.

I separated the volunteers by holidays for snacks: THANKS-I hope this is okay.

Plan on enough for 33 students

Halloween- Danette-  any fruit   Candace-  any vegetable

Christmas- Verleen and Julie

Valentines- Sheredith and Kim

Easter- Leslie and Mrs.O

End of Year- All Moms

Core Update:

Math- Chp.6 Variables and Expressions

          Study your TIMES TABLES last written test on WEDNESDAY

Science- Heredity- “ Hand it to my parents and Meet the Family”

Spelling- Root Words and words that are related

Writing- Halloween Stories

Reading- Keep Reading your Mystery for your Book Report- Daily Five Training

Read-Aloud- Chris Van Allsburg

Don’t forget to remind your student to bring a jacket.

If you have any questions or concerns feel free to email me at valerie.orton@ironmail.org Phone at 586-2840 or send a note with your student.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! HAVE A GREAT WEEK!

From the desk of Mrs.Orton

October 17, 2011

QUOTES: “ An investment in knowledge pays the best  

                 interest.”- Benjamin Franklin

“Diligence is the mother of good luck.” –Benjamin Franklin

DATES TO REMEMBER:

Oct. 17^th- NO HOMEWORK due to the holiday

Oct.19^th- Picture Retakes, End of First Term and Early Out

Oct.20-24^th- Fall Recess- ENJOY YOUR FAMILY TIME!!

Core Update:

Math- Chp.5 Dividing by 2-Digit Divisors

IT IS CRUCIAL YOUR STUDENT HAS MEMORIZED THEIR TIMES TABLE FACTS to feel productive in math.

  

** Every Wed. from 1:30-2:00 students are welcome to review math concepts of the week with me.  They need parental permission to stay after.

Science- Beginning Heredity

Social Studies- Writing of The Constitution-

Don’t forget to continue to pass off things in your

Patriot Book.

Reading- Literature Groups, Whole Class-“ What’s the Big Idea Ben Franklin” and Comprehension Check.

Mystery Book Report Due Nov.14^th KEEP READING!!

Questions? 586-2840, valerie.orton@ironmail.org or send a note with your student.  HAVE A GREAT DAY!!

From the desk of Mrs.Orton

October 10, 2011

Thank you for attending SEP conferences with your student. It was nice to meet with all of you.  I appreciate your support.

DATES TO REMEMBER: RED RIBBON WEEK

Mon-Crazy Socks, Tues.- Clothes Backwards

Wed.- Wear Red Thurs.- Rock Star

Fri- Crazy Hair Day

Oct. 11^th-4-H Afterschool Program Begins 3:30-5:00

Oct.12^th- Ivy’s BDAY and Early Out 1:30 p.m.

Oct.14^th- Ashley’s BDAY

Oct.19^th- Picture Retakes and End of First Term

Oct.20-24^th- Fall Recess

Core Update:

Math- Chp.4 Dividing by 1-Digit Divisors, Review /Test     

** Every Wed. from 1:30-2:00 students are welcome to review math concepts of the week with me.  They need parental permission to stay after.

Science- Beginning Heredity

Social Studies- “ A New Country Is Born”

Don’t forget to continue to pass off things in your

Patriot Book.

Reading- Literature Groups, Whole Class-Name That American and Comprehension. 

Mystery Book Report Due Nov.14^th.

See attached instructions for the BOOK IN A BAG and forms that need to be completed. Thank you for your help.

Questions? 586-2840, valerie.orton@ironmail.org or send a note with your student.  HAVE A GREAT DAY!!

From the desk of

Mrs.Orton

Sept.26, 2011

Upcoming Dates: 

Sept. 26- Shayley’s Birthday; Library; SEP Forms sent home return ASAP

Sept. 27- Vision screening; Math Topic 3 Test; Landforms Retake Test

Sept. 28- Flag Ceremony; Assembly; Social Studies Unit 1 Test; Early Out

             

HOMEWORK PACKET: The topics we study in class for the week are covered in their homework. Please support them by going through their homework, quizzing them on their spelling words and encouraging 25 minutes of home reading a night.  Full points require a parent signature and completed homework. 

           

Core Update:

Math- Chp.3 Multiplication / Chp. 4 Division

Science- Landforms

Spelling- List #8 Words with unstressed endings

Reading- Small Groups working on various stories for comprehension

Social Studies- Ch. 6 French Settle America

Writing- Typing Skills. Daily Language Review and Journal Writing

Parent Volunteers: THANKS SO MUCH!!! I appreciate your support and help!

These are the times and volunteers I have listed.  You are also welcome to still sign-up.  We can fit the lesson around the time you are able to spend with us. Can you please email, call or send a note to let me know what day would work best for you to come?

Math- 9-15-10:30 – Lisa Allen and Laurel Dodgion

Reading 1:00-1:45 – Sheredith Tebbs, Julie Whicker and Danette Amakwa

Holiday Party Snacks- Our First Party will be Halloween. I’ll let you know by email, note or phone what we will need.

Verleen, Danette, Candace, Sheredith, Kim, Julie and Leslie

Family Discussion: Please talk to your children about the seriousness of bullying. Bullying can happen anywhere: face-to-face, by text messages or on the web. It is not limited by age, gender, or education level. It is not a phase children have to go through, it is not "just messing around", and it is not something to grow out of. Bullying can cause serious and lasting harm. On the back of this newsletter are ideas for students who are being bullied or who have seen bullying around school. We care about your children and feel like this is a topic that must be addressed. Thank you for your cooperation.

Are You Being Bullied?

Nobody likes to be picked on. What can you do?

• Speak up against bullying. Say something like, “stop it.”
• Walk away. Act like you do not care, even if you really do.
• Tell an adult you trust. They may have ideas about what you can do.
• Stick together. Staying with a group might help.

Things to remember...

• You are not alone.
• It is not your fault. Nobody should be bullied!
• Talk to someone you trust.
• Do not hurt yourself.
• Do not bully back. Do not bully anyone else.
• Do not let the bully win. Keep doing what you love to do

Have You Seen Bullying?

You can help stop the bullying. Next time you see someone being bullied, try one (or more) of these ideas:

• If it is safe, speak up. Say something like, “Stop it!”
• Tell an adult. Kids who are being bullied are sometimes scared to tell an adult. That is where you come in--tell an adult who you trust, like your teacher or coach. You can tell them in person or leave them a note.
• Be a friend to the person who is being bullied. You can still help the kid who is being bullied:
• Talk with them.
• Sit with them at lunch.
• Play with them at recess.
• Set a good example. Do not bully others.

For more information go to http://www.stopbullying.gov/index.html

Comments or Concerns: valerie.orton@ironmail.org, 586-2840 or send a note

From the desk of

Mrs.Orton

Sept. 19, 2011

Thought: “Life's challenges are not supposed to paralyze you. They're supposed to

     help you discover who you are.” ~ Bernice Johnson Reagan

Upcoming Dates: 

Sept. 19  - Grades Sent Home Parent Signature Required

Sept. 20 – Science Exam—Unit 1 Landforms

Sept. 21 – School Pictures!!  P.E./ Music and Early Out

Sept. 23 – Library and Math/ Spelling Test

HOMEWORK PACKET: The topics we study in class for the week are covered in their homework. Please support them by going through their homework, quizzing them on their spelling words and encouraging 25 minutes of home reading a night.  Full points require a parent signature and completed homework. 

           

Core Update:

Math – Chapter 3 Multiplying Whole Numbers

Science – Landforms

Spelling – List #9 Words with unstressed endings

Reading – Harcourt story 9: Woodsong

Social Studies – Chapter 5 English Settle America

Author Study – Chris Van Allsburg

Writing – Persuasive writing, journal writing, and daily language review

Parent Volunteers: THANKS SO MUCH!!! I appreciate your support and help!

These are the times and volunteers I have listed.  You are also welcome to still sign-up.  We can fit the lesson around the time you are able to spend with us. Can you please email, call or send a note to let me know what day would work best for you to come?

Math- 9-15-10:30 – Lisa Allen and Laurel Dodgion

Reading 1:00-1:45 – Sheredith Tebbs, Julie Whicker and Danette Amakwa

Holiday Party Snacks- Our First Party will be Halloween. I’ll let you know by email, note or phone what we will need.

Verleen, Danette, Candace, Sheredith, Kim, Julie and Leslie

Comments or Concerns: valerie.orton@ironmail.org, 586-2840 or send a note

From the desk of

Mrs.Orton

Sept.12, 2011

Thought: “ It’s what you do when the coach isn’t around that makes you a  

champion! ” WE THINK MRS.ROPER IS A TRUE CHAMPION AND   

GREAT STUDENT TEACHER!!

Upcoming Dates: 

Sept. 14- P.E./Music and Early Out

Sept. 16- Library and Homework Folders Due

HOMEWORK PACKET: The topics we study in class for the week are covered in their homework. Please support them by going through their homework, quizzing them on their spelling words and encouraging 25 minutes of home reading a night.  Full points require a parent signature and completed homework. 

           

Core Update:

Math- Chp.3 Mulitiplying Whole Numbers

Science- Landforms

Spelling- List #1 Words with short vowels

Reading- Small Groups working on various stories for comprehension

Social Studies- Chp.3 and Chp.4

Author Study-Chris Van Allsburg

Writing- Typing Skills. Daily Language Review and Journal Writing

Parent Volunteers: THANKS SO MUCH!!! I appreciate your support and help!

These are the times and volunteers I have listed.  You are also welcome to still sign-up.  We can fit the lesson around the time you are able to spend with us. Can you please email, call or send a note to let me know what day would work best for you to come?

Math- 9-15-10:30 – Lisa Allen and Laurel Dodgion

Reading 1:00-1:45 – Sheredith Tebbs, Julie Whicker and Danette Amakwa

Holiday Party Snacks- Our First Party will be Halloween. I’ll let you know by email, note or phone what we will need.

Verleen, Danette, Candace, Sheredith, Kim, Julie and Leslie

Comments or Concerns: valerie.orton@ironmail.org, 586-2840 or send a note

From the desk of

Mrs.Orton

Sept.6, 2011

Thought: “ Be the change you wish to see in the world.”

                  -Mohandas Gandhi

         I hope you all had a nice Labor Day Holiday with your family.  Mrs. Roper our student teacher is moving into her third week out of six weeks with our class.  She will be required to take over more responsibilities with teaching.  We are very lucky to have her and I think she is doing terrific.

Dates to Remember:

AUGUST Reading Calendar Now Due!!

Sept.7^th- Early Out 1:30 p.m.

Sept. 9^th- Homework Due with Parent Signature

Core Update:

Math- Chp.2-Add/Subt. Whole Numbers and Decimals

Spelling- Lesson 10 Plurals     Science- Landforms

Reading- Class Story “ Island of the Blue Dolphins” working on Silent reading, Reading Language Assessment and Dibels Testing.

Social Studies- Christopher Columbus /The Spanish Explore America

Parent Volunteers will begin next week. I’ll be in touch with youJ

Questions/Concerns- valerie.orton@ironmail.org, 586-2840, or send a note with your student. Thanks for your support in raising a successful fifth grader!!

From the desk of

Mrs.Orton

Aug.22,2011

Thought:  Wise things your Grandma told you, “ You Are Special!”

Dates to Remember:

Aug. 23^rd- Happy B-Day Brylee           Welcome to Mrs.Roper our Student Teacher

Aug 24^th- Early Out Dismiss at 1:30

Aug.26^th- Homework Folder Due

Forms Needed:

Please return any registration forms, safe schools or computer use as soon as possible.

It has been three nice days of school!  I’ve enjoyed getting to know your students interests through their shoebox surprise.  I feel we have a wonderful class and we will accomplish great things together!

Times/Days

District Policy Arrival time for teachers 8:15 a.m.

East Elem. Requests that students don’t enter the classroom until 8:30a.m.

PE/Music-Monday and Wednesday at 10-11

Library- Friday

Lunch- 12:10-12:55

Core Update

Math- Chp.1 Place Value-Quiz Friday

Science- Scientific Process/ Experiments

Spelling- List #2-Test Friday

Soc.Studies- Native Americans

Reading- “ Sees Behind Trees” Identify Conflict/Historical Fiction

Writing- Imperative/Exclamatory sentences, Descriptive Paragraph

Author Study- Chris Van Allsburg

Supplies- When possible please send with your student a covered pencil sharpener, 2” binder and page protectors.

Questions/Concerns-

valerie.orton@ironmail.org, School 586-2840 or send a note with your student

From the desk of Mrs.Orton

May 16, 2011

Thought: “Man's heart away from nature becomes hard.” 

                      ~Standing Bear

Upcoming Dates:

May 16^th- State Reports Due/ Swim Day/Afterschool Math

May 18^th- Middle School Tour/Discovery Park 9-12/Early Out

May 20^th- Field Day- Wear sunblock, good shoes, water

                   bottle…-we will be outside for the majority of the

                   day.

May 23^rd- Fieldtrip to Zion 9:00a.m

                   Parents going- Crawford, Garant’s, Hatch,

                   Stephens, Togisala and Pulisipher.

                   Chaperones- You are welcome to ride the bus with us or follow behind in your own car.  You will need to get on the bus with us when we enter the park if you don’t want to pay admission. Thank you for coming!

May 24^th- Bike Rodeo

May 26^th- School Movie

May 27^th- Last Day of School Assembly

Utah Core Update:

We have completed End of Level Testing!!  Our class worked very hard to review and hopefully did their best.  My REWARD to the class this week-NO HOMEWORK!!!

Last week to pass off Patriot Award!!

We will be passing off State Reports this week and completing review in math, spelling, writing, science, reading and social studies.

Thank you! valerie.orton@ironmail.org, 586-2840 or send a note.

              

From the desk of Mrs. Orton

May 9, 2011

Thought: Stephen Covey-“Strength lies in differences, not in similarities.”

Upcoming Dates:

May 9^th-13^th- END OF LEVEL TESTING

May 9^th- Afterschool Math 3:30-4:00

May 11^th- Early Out

May 16^th- State Reports Due and Aquatic Center Swim Day 1-3p.m.

May 18^th- Middle School Tour 9am

May 20^th- Field Day

Thank you for coming to support your student at the Maturation Program and encouraging 100% attendance during our End Of Level Testing.  Remind your student to get plenty of rest and eat a good breakfast this week!

MOMS!!--I hope that you were able to have a Happy Mother’s Day!

Utah State Core Update:

Math- Reviewing Vocabulary and Concepts for Testing

Reading- Reviewing Vocabulary and Concepts for Testing

Science- Reviewing Vocabulary and Concepts for Testing

Social Studies- The Great Depression and WWII** This will be the last week to pass

                    off anything from your Patriot Award Book.

Writing- STATE REPORT DUE MAY 16^th-Monday  Notice attached papers

Questions or comments: valerie.orton@ironmail.org, School 586-2840 or send an email with your student.  I’m sad to see the year coming to an end.  I love your kids! –Mrs.O