From the desk of Mrs.Orton

Feb.28, 2011

Thought: Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.  ~Abraham Lincoln

Dates to remember:

Mon., Feb.28^th- Afterschool math and Teachers working at McDonald’s 6-8p.m.

Come and support East elementary!!

Wed.March-2- Early Out

Thurs.March 3^rd- Direct Writing Assessment

March 7-11^th- SEP Week Students will be dismissed each day at 2:30 p.m.

Mon. March 14^th- DARE Graduation 2:00pm

Tues. March 15^th- Kindergarten Registration 11-3

PATRIOT AWARD PASS OFF EACH THURSDAY

UTAH STATE CORE UPDATE:

Math- Chp.12 Perimeter and Area

Spelling- Lesson 21  ** Tests are each Friday

Science- Electricity-Discovery gateway Presentation: chemistry outreach program.

Social Studies- “ the nation grows and divides”

Reading- small group novels, class story- Evelyn Cisneros-prima ballerina

Writing- We will put all of our hard work to the test this week, in writing a

5 paragraph essay using the four square model.

SEP CONFERENCE TIMES: Your student will be bringing home an appointment slip-please sign and return as soon as possible.

Thank you for your wonderful and hard-working students.  If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to email at valerieorton@ironmail.org, 586-2840 or send a note.

From the desk of Mrs.Orton

Feb. 21, 2011

Thought: The act of putting pen to paper encourages pause for thought, this in turn makes us think more deeply about life, which helps us regain our equilibrium.  ~Norbet Platt

Dates to Remember:

Feb.21st- President’s Day- No School

Feb. 24^th- After-school Math Help 3:30-4:00

March 3^rd- Direct Writing Assessment Test

March 15^th- Kindergarten Registration 11-3

Utah State Core Update:

Math- Mulitiplying Fractions and Mixed Numbers

Science- Electricity

        Science Fair Optional 200pts. Extra-Credit

Social Studies- Patriot Award Pass-Off Day-Thursday

Writing- Preparing for our test next week.  Your students

have been working hard on their 4-square format and

developing five paragraph essays. WAY TO GO!!

Reading- Silent Reading, Partner Reading, Vocabulary

Practice, Fluency and Comprehension

         Special thanks to Officer Fisher for his weekly D.A.R.E. lessons.   We enjoyed walking to the Heritage Center to listen to the Merlin Trio. Thank you for helping your student with less tardies and having good attendance.  Welcome to our class AlainaJ

Questions/Concerns- valerie.orton@ironmail.org, 586-2840 or send a note. Thank you for your support!

From the desk of Mrs.Orton

Feb.14, 2011

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!!

Thought: A friend knows the song in my heart and sings it to me when my memory fails.  ~Donna Roberts

Upcoming Dates:

Mon. Feb.14^th- Valentine’s Class  Party and Afterschool Math

                                     3:30-4:00

Wed. Feb.16^th- Walking Fieldtrip to the Heritage Center- Merling

                                     Trio Concert

March 15^th- 11-3pm Kindergarten Registration

Utah State Core Update:

Math- Beginning Chp.11- Multiplying Fractions and Mixed Numbers

               It’s very important for your student to know their times tables.

Science- Beginning Electricity- On Tuesday we will have a Demonstration    

               from Utah Power and Light.

Social Studies- “The United States Grows” Patriot Award Pass-Off last  

                Thursday of each month.

Reading- “ Satchmo’s Blues”, Problem-Solution Chart, Small Group Work.

                Keep up on that 30 minutes of nightly reading!

Writing- 4 square writing.  Our Direct Writing Assessment StateTest will take

                place  this month.  Please encourage your student to write and

                practice typing.  It’s very important to try not to be absent.  I

               appreciate how hard your students have been working on their

                paragraphs.

Mr.Burton is encouraging students to strive for 100% attendance and  fewer tardies.  Thank you for your support.

Good-bye to Samantha! We will miss you!

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

From the desk of Mrs.Orton

Feb. 7, 2011

THOUGHT “ A friend is one of the nicest things you can have, and one of the best things you can be.”

-Douglas Pagels

UPCOMING DATES:

Wed. Feb.9^th- S.U.U. Students/ Early Out

Mon.Feb. 14^th-Class Party/Afterschool Math Help

Thurs.Feb. 24^th- Patriot Award Pass-Off Day

Utah State Core Update:

Math- Chp. 10- Add/Subt. Fractions w Mixed Numbers

Spelling- Lesson 18-Prefixes non-, in- and un-

Science- Heredity Test and moving into Magnetism

Reading- “The World of William Joyce Scrapbook,” Small group reading centers and focusing on knowledge charts.

Social Studies- Unit 2 Test and Beginning Unit 3- The United States Grows

Language- Proper Adjectives

Writing- Direct Writing Assessment Review and Testing.  Encourage 5 paragraph stories and practice keyboarding skills.

VALENTINES PARTY:

       Your student is welcome to bring valentines to class on Feb.14^th.  I have included a class list. 

Good-bye to Anthony and Brandon!! We will miss you and wish you luck.  Have a great week!

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