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