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!!