From the desk of Mrs.Orton

Nov. 14, 2011

Thought: He who thanks but with the lips
Thanks but in part;
The full, the true Thanksgiving
Comes from the heart.
~J.A. Shedd

Upcoming Dates:

Nov. 16^th- Happy B-Day to Julian and Early Out

Nov.17^th- Mystery Book Report Due

Nov. 22^nd- All Day Fieldtrip to Zion National Park (Parents Welcome)

Nov. 23-25^th- Thanksgiving Holiday

Nov.30^th- Fifth Grade Performance and Flag Ceremony-Morning

HOMEWORK PACKETS-Please take five minutes to go through your students homework packet to check for completed work and accuracy. These are due each Friday morning. Thanks!

Core Update:

Math- Chp.7- Dividing with Decimals

Spelling- Lesson 11 Words with Silent Letters

Science- Heredity

Social Studies- The United States Grows

Reading- Class Story “ Everglades” Literature Circles

To read and understand informational text

Language- Prefixes, suffixes, root words, possessive nouns

Writing- “ What my country means to me…” Essay contest Four Square Writing Method ** Please observe your students keyboarding skills at home and encourage them to practice writing a story on your computer.

Thank you for your support! Have a nice week.

Questions/Concerns- valerie.orton@ironmail.org,

School 586-2840 or send a note with your student