From the desk of Mrs.Orton…
Jan.3, 2011
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
It is easier to go down a hill than up, but the view is best from the top. ~Arnold Bennett
Dates to Remember:
Wed.Jan 5th-Beginning of the D.A.R.E. Program
Early Out and Art Class 1:45-2:30
Utah State Core Update:
Math- Chp.7 Multiplying/Dividing Decimals-Review/Test
Spelling- List #13-Troublesome Words/ Vocabulary Words
Social Studies- Unit 2: Building a New Nation
Science- Heredity
Reading- “Oceans” by Seymour Simon- Genre: Non-fiction.
Language- Text Structure- Main Idea and Details, Subject and Object Pronouns.
Writing- 4-square method and Writing a Persuasive Letter
** Please provide any opportunity for practicing typing skills at home. Students need to perfect the habit of keeping both hands on the keyboard and know the home row keys. Encourage them to type a 5-paragraph story, spelling words, grocery list, chores, goals, etc…
** Our next Book Report Topic= Biographies. Start thinking of a person you are interested in learning more about. Must have been born in the year 1950 or before.
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and a nice break. I’m excited to see all of my students again! Encourage your students to get to bed earlier and eat a good breakfast. Thanks for your support!!
valerie.orton@ironmail.org, School 6-2840 or send a note:)
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