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!