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!!