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