From the desk of Mrs.Orton

Feb.27, 2012

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.  ~N.Platt

Upcoming Dates:

Feb. 27th- Happy Birthday Devyn

Feb. 29^th- Early Out/ Math Tutoring 1:30

Mar. 1^st-  DIRECT WRITING ASSESSMENT TEST 9:00a.m.

               CMS Band Assembly 11:20a.m.

Mar. 2^nd- District Spelling Bee- CONGRATS to Sarah Sun!

               Happy Birthday to Jager and Simeon

Mar.5-9^th- SEP WEEK School Dismissed at 2:30 everyday

Mar. 7^th-Grandparents Lunch for 3-5^th grades 11:30pm

Core Update:

Math- Chp. 18 Completing Reading Graphs and Data- Moving into Chp.14- Measurement, Units, Time and Temperature                Spelling- Lesson #19

Science-Electricity/Magnetism- The Science Fair will be optional for my class. I would like to encourage your student to participate. I will have an alternative assignment for those who chose not to apply. March 22^nd  Science Fair

Reading- Literature Groups-We are working in small groups with different novels, comprehension questions and grammar skills. Class Story “Evelyn Cisneros- Ballerina”

Soc.Studies- Encourage your student to pass off facts in their Patriot Book. Time is going quickly.

Writing Direct Writing Assessment Test this Thursday. If you have time practice at home typing a persuasive essay.  Good Luck this week! I know you will do well. 5 paragraphs and a score of 30 is the requirement.

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

From the desk of Mrs.Orton

Feb.13, 2012

Thought: Happy Valentine’s Day! I truly enjoy each of your children and love them! Thank you for raising such wonderful students.We are having a great year together! -Mrs.O

Upcoming Dates:

Feb. 14th- Happy Valentine’s Day- Class Party 1:45 Students

can bring their valentines to share with the class.

Feb. 15^th- Early Out/ Math Tutoring 1:30

Feb.17^th- Open Enrollment for Iron County Schools Closes
Feb.20^th- President’s Day No School

Feb.21^st- 5^th Grade Spelling Bee

Core Update:

Math- Chp. 18 Reading Graphs and Data- Bring any graphs you may find from a newspaper, magazine to share.

Spelling- Lesson 18/ Study for Spelling Bee

Science-Electricity/Magnetism- The Science Fair will be optional for my class. I would like to encourage your student to participate. I will have an alternative assignment for those who chose not to apply. March 22^nd  Science Fair

Reading- Literature Groups-We are working in small groups with different novels, comprehension questions and grammar skills. Class Story “The World of William Joyce Scrapbook”

Soc.Studies- Encourage your student to pass off facts in their Patriot Book. Time is going quickly.

Writing Direct Writing Assessment Test window now open. Please encourage your student to practice their typing skills at home.  We are looking at ways to write a great persuasive essay.

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

From the desk of Mrs.Orton

Feb.6, 2012

Thought: Friendship isn't a big thing - it's a million little

                        things.  ~Author Unknown

Thank you for those who attended the Multi-Cultural Night and Curriculum Night. It was nice to see all the amazing displays in the gym and visit with you.

Upcoming Dates:

Feb. 8th- Happy BDay Kirstin-Early Out-Tutoring

        Dual Immersion Meeting at 5:30 in the gym

Feb. 9^th- Happy BDay Jakob

Feb.14^th- Class Valentine’s Party- Parent Volunteers

               Sheredith Tebbs/Kim Cooper

Feb.17^th- Open Enrollment for Iron County Schools Closes

Core Update:

Math- Chp. 11 Multiplying Fractions and Mixed Numbers

with Fractions- We will review Chp. 9-11 and then have a large fraction test after this chapterJ

Spelling- Lesson 17      Science- Heredity Test/Electricity

Reading- Literature Groups-We are working in small groups with different novels.  Class Story- “William Shakespeare and the Globe”      Soc.Studies- American History Review

Writing- Practicing in the Computer Lab for our Direct Writing Assessment Test next week. Please encourage your student to practice their typing skills at home.

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