From the desk of Mrs. Orton

Sept. 4, 2012

Thought: Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.  ~Charles W. Eliot

Please notice your students Behavior Tracker and congratulate them for being respectful and responsible!

Upcoming Dates:

Sep. 3^rd-  LABOR DAY No School

Sept. 4^th- Orchestra Begins Tues/Thurs at lunch

Sept. 7^th- Celebrate Nicole’s Bday- HOMEWORK DUE

Sept. 10^th- FALL PICTURES

Core Update:

Math- Chp.2 Adding and Subtracting Whole Numbers and Decimals

Vocabulary: Commutative Property, Associative Property, compatible numbers, rounding and compensation

Spelling- NO TEST THIS WEEK DUE TO SHORTENED WEEK

Science- Landforms

Social Studies- The First Americans- Native American Tribes Research

Reading- “My Side of the Mountain” AUGUST CALENDAR NOW DUE

Language/Writing- 5^th Grade Mountain Language Wall

Year Schedule:

PE- Mon/Wed at 10:00           Music- Mon/Wed at 10:30

Computers- Thurs/Fri at 2:00

Library- Friday at 10:00

Questions, comments or concerns:

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