From the desk of Mrs.Orton

March 5, 2012

Thought: Just a thank you to all of my weekly parent volunteers, that make our small group instruction possible. I really appreciate your time.

Upcoming Dates:

SEP WEEK- School dismissed at 2:30 each day

Mar. 6^th- 11:30 Grandparents Lunch

Mar.7^th- Spring Pictures

Mar.8^th- Happy BDay Kayston- DARE REPORTS DUE

Mar.15^th- Kindergarten Registration

Mar.16^th- DARE GRADUATION 2:30 p.m

Mar.22^nd- Science Fair/Art Fair/PTA Spring Mtng.

Core Update

Math- Chp. 14- Measurement and moving into Chp.16- Ratios and Percents

Spelling- List #21 –pre/-pro

Science- Static and Current Electricity

Social Studies- Trail of Tears

Only two months left to pass off your Patriot Book.

Reading- Daily 5 Centers- Class Story “ Off and Running”

Writing- I feel like all of our students did an excellent job on their Direct Writing Assessment Test!

I will let you know when we get the results from the State Office.

Questions/Concerns- valerie.orton@ironmail.org, School 586-2840 or send a note with your student. I’m looking forward to meeting with you this week! Thanks!