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