From the desk of Mrs.Orton

Jan. 30, 2012

Thought: In union there is strength.  ~Aesop

Upcoming Dates:

Feb. 1st- Early Out/Math Tutoring

Feb. 2nd- Multicultural Fair /Curriculum Night
6:00-7:00p.m.  Come and explore new cultures and see what your student is learning in class. Open House.

Core Update:

Math- Chp. 9/10 Review with Fractions- Moving into Chp.11- Multiplying Fractions and Mixed Numbers. Please pay attention to your students answers when you sign off their homework.

Spelling- Lesson 16      Science- Heredity Review/Test

Reading- Literature Groups-We are working in small groups with different novels.  Class Story- “ Hattie’s Birthday Box”

Soc.Studies- American History Review

Writing- Practicing in the Computer Lab for our Direct Writing Assessment. Utah Write is a wonderful program your student can also practice with at home. Persuasive Essays.

Our New School Motto- BE SAFE,

BE RESPONSIBLE and BE RESPECTFUL

Questions/Concerns: valerie.orton@ironmail.org, 586-2840 or send a note

From the desk of Mrs.Orton

Jan. 23, 2012

Thought: To bring up a child in the way he should go, travel that way yourself once in a while.  ~Josh Billings

I’m very proud of all my students in our class! Their progress and hard work makes me smile. Please help your student to not miss school if possible, so they won’t fall behind. Thank you for your support.

Upcoming Dates:

Jan. 23^rd- 2^nd Term Grades Sent Home

                 Biography Book Reports Due

Jan. 25^th- AM Flag Ceremony/ PM Early Out

Feb. 2^nd-  Open House Multicultural Night/

               Curriculum Night 6:00 p.m.

Come and visit our classroom and see what we are learning. Volunteers are needed in the gym. If you have spent time in another country and have things to display or would like to share the traditions/cultures of that area.-Let me know if you are interested.

Core Update:

Math- Chp.9 Fractions Review and Test-Moving onto Chp.10 Adding and Subtracting Fractions and Mixed Numbers

Spelling/Vocabulary- Lesson 6

Science- Heredity Review and Test

Social Studies- American History –Don’t forget about the Patriot Award Pass Off

Writing- Writing and Typing Persuasive Essays

Questions- valerie.orton@ironmail.org, 586-2840 or send a note with your student. Thank You!!

From the desk of Mrs.Orton

Jan. 17, 2012

Thought: “ In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.” Martin Luther King Jr.

Upcoming Dates:

Jan. 18^th-Early Out/Math Tutoring

Jan. 19^th- Happy Birthday Brian

Jan. 23^rd- Biography Book Report Due

Second Term Grades- I am waiting on our Reading Scores from Dibels and RLA before I send grades home. Thank You!

Core Update:

Math- Chp. 9 Fractions-Please pay attention to your students answers when you sign off their homework.

Spelling- Lesson 5      Science- Heredity

Reading- Literature Groups-We are now in small groups with different novels.  Class Story- “ Elena”

Soc.Studies- American History Review

Writing- Practicing in the Computer Lab for our Direct Writing Assessment with Four Square Writing Strategy. Utah Write is a wonderful program your student can also practice with at home.

Our New School Motto- BE SAFE, BE RESPONSIBLE and BE RESPECTFUL

Questions/Concerns: valerie.orton@ironmail.org, 586-2840 or send a note

From the desk of Mrs.Orton

Jan.9, 2011

Thought: “ Excellence is not a skill.  It is an attitude.”  ~Ralph Marston

Upcoming Dates:

Wed. Jan.11^th- Early Out/ Math Tutoring

Fri. Jan 13th- DARE with Officer Fisher

Fri. Jan 13^th- End of Second Term-Grades

Mon. Jan 16^th- Martin Luther King Holiday

Mon.Jan 23^rd- Biography Book Report Due

Core Update:

Math- Chp. 9 Fractions and Decimals

Spelling- Lesson 2

Science- Heredity

Reading- Class story “Yang the Third and her Impossible Family” *Daily Five Centers

** HOMEWORK: Reading Biography Book

Writing- 4 square method. We are learning to write and prepare a 5 paragraph essay

Social Studies- Review from 1400-1820

Don’t put off your Patriot Award Pass Off

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

From the desk of Mrs.Orton

Jan.2, 2011

HaPpY NeW YeAr!! I hope you had a nice holiday with your family. Thank you for all of your nice gifts!!

Thought: “Youth is when you're allowed to stay up late on New Year's Eve.  Middle age is when you're forced to.”  ~Bill Vaughn

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Upcoming Dates:

Wed. Jan.4^th- Early Out/ Math Tutoring

Thurs.Jan 5^th- Happy Bday Tayvien

Fri.Jan 6^th- DARE with Officer Fisher begins

Fri. Jan 13^th- End of Second Term-Grades

Mon.Jan 23^rd- Biography Book Report Due

Core Update:

Math- Chp. 9 Fractions and Decimals

Spelling- Lesson 8 Science- Heredity

Reading- Class story “Iditorad Dream”

Your student checked out a Biography Book today at the library. Their book report assignment is in their Homework Folder. Writing- 4 square method. We are preparing to type a 5 paragraph essay

Social Studies- Review from 1400-1820

Don’t put off your Patriot Award Pass Off

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