From the desk of Mrs. Orton

Jan.24, 2011

Thought: It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice.  ~Author Unknown

Upcoming Dates:

Mon. Jan 24th- Book Reports and Grades Due

Wed. Jan 26^th- Early Out

Thurs.Jan.27^th- Curriculum Night 6-7

Come and walk around our classroom to see what your student has been learning. Picture slideshow and refreshments. Multi-Cultural Fair in the gym and cafeteria. I’ll look forward to seeing your family.

March 15^th- 11-3 Kindergarten Registration

Utah State Core Update:

Math- Chp.9-Fractions: Simplest Form, Writing     

      fractions as a decimal and review.

Spelling- List 16 words that end in –able,

        -ess. Study words for Friday test!

Science-Heredity Review

Social Studies- “ The Constitution”

Reading- Hattie’s Birthday Box

Writing- Our Direct Writing Assessment is coming up in February.  Please encourage your student to practice keyboarding skills and writing at home.

Thank You for raising such great kids and smart students. Questions/Concerns valerie.orton@ironmail.org, 586-2840 or send a note.