From the desk of Mrs. Orton

March 18, 2013

Quote: Nature composes some of her loveliest poems for the microscope and the telescope.  ~Theodore Roszak

Upcoming Dates:

March 18^th- Science Fair Entry form due

March 21^st- School Science Fair-Bring boards at 8:20am for set-up 6:30p.m. Winners announced in conjunction with the Art Fair and Spring PTA Meeting-Notice attached info…

March 22^nd- AR Assembly

March 26^th- Celebrate Spring….Nancy: Rootbeer and Cups Thanks!!

March 27-29^th- Spring Break

Core Update

Math- Chp.14- Measurement Units, Time and Temperature

Chp.15-Algebra Connections Chp.16- Percents, Fractions and Decimals and Look for a Pattern/ Make a Table

Spelling/Vocabulary- Lesson 25- VCV Patterns

Science- Heredity- The effect of environment…

Thank you for supporting your student in the Science Fair this year. I know it takes extra time and I’m excited to see what each student will be doing. I am requiring the Science Fair this year. If that is a problem your student can do an optional 5-paragraph research essay instead.

Social Studies- Civil War and Reconstruction

Don’t forget to work on your Patriot Book!!

Reading- Small Group Novels and “Frindle”- We are enjoying the new book WONDER as our Read Aloud. Please share your love for reading with your student!

Language/Writing- Grammar and Review

Questions, comments or concerns:valerie.orton@ironmail.org, 586-2840 or send a note with your student. Thank You!!

From the desk of Mrs. Orton

March 11, 2013

Quote: Never iron a four-leaf clover, because you don't want to press your luck.  ~Author Unknown

It was so nice to meet with all of you at our Spring SEP Conferences. I appreciate your support and all of your wonderful students hard work!!

Upcoming Dates:

March 12^th- Kindergarten Registration 11:00 a.m.

March 13^th- Spring Pictures/Early Out 1:30 p.m./Math Tutoring

March 15^th- End of Third Term

March 16^th- Science Fair Entry form due

March 21^st- School Science Fair/ 6:30p.m. Winners announced in conjunction with the Art Fair and Spring PTA Meeting

March 22^nd- AR Assembly

March 27-29^th- Spring Break

Core Update: NO HOMEWORK to prepare your Science Fair ProjectJ

Just study your spelling words on the back of this paper.

Math- Chp.13-Test Moving onto Chp.14- Measurement Units, Time and Temperature

Spelling/Vocabulary- Lesson 24- VCCCV Patterns

Science- Heredity- Specialized Structures- Bird Beaks

I am requiring the Science Fair this year. If that is a problem your student can do an optional 5-paragraph research essay instead. Please talk this over with your student and let me know.

The Science Fair is always lot of fun and we appreciate your support.

Social Studies- Moving West

Don’t forget to work on your Patriot Book!!

Reading- Small Group Novels and “Dear Mr.Henshaw”- We are enjoying the new book WONDER as our Read Aloud. Please share your love for reading with your student!

Language/Writing- Grammar and Review

Questions, comments or concerns:valerie.orton@ironmail.org, 586-2840 or send a note with your student. Thank You!!

From the desk of Mrs. Orton

March 4, 2013

Quote: Don't be afraid to give your best to what seemingly are small jobs.  Every time you conquer one it makes you that much stronger.  If you do the little jobs well, the big ones will tend to take care of themselves.  ~Dale Carnegie


Upcoming Dates:

March 4-8^th- SEP WEEK-School will be dismissed at 2:30 each day

March 5^th/ 6^th- Grandparents Lunch 11:30 a.m.

March 6^th- Happy Birthday Tristen

March 12^th- Kindergarten Registration 11:00 a.m.

March 13^th- Spring Pictures/Early Out 1:30 p.m./Math Tutoring

March 15^th- End of Third Term

March 16^th- Science Fair Entry form due

March 21^st- School Science Fair/ 6:30p.m. Winners announced in conjunction with the Art Fair and Spring PTA Meeting

March 27-29^th- Spring Break

Core Update: NO HOMEWORK to prepare your Science Fair Project:)

Math- Chp.13-Solids- Surface Area and Irregular Shapes

Spelling/Vocabulary- Lesson 23

Science- Heredity

I am requiring the Science Fair this year. If that is a problem your student can do an optional 5-paragraph research essay instead. Please talk this over with your student and let me know.

The Science Fair is always lot of fun and we appreciate your support.

Social Studies- Moving West

Don’t forget to work on your Patriot Book!!

Reading- Small Group Novels and “Little by Little”- We are enjoying the new book WONDER as our Read Aloud. Please share your love for reading with your student!

Language/Writing- Mountain Language

Questions, comments or concerns:valerie.orton@ironmail.org, 586-2840 or send a note with your student. Thank You