From the desk of Mrs. Orton

April 22, 2013

Quote: “ Be the change you wish to see in the world.”- Gandhi

Upcoming Dates:

April 23^rd- Happy Summer Bday Brisin/ Reading Testing 11-12am

April 24^th- AR Assembly

April 25^th- Happy Bday Andruw/ Reading Testing 10-11am

April 27^th- Cedar City and Parowan Lions Club 9^th Annual Kite Festival

Each reading calendar turned in gives money to our school PTA.

Discovery Park Field- 10:00 am-4:00 pm  FREE KITES-GO EARLY

Core Update

IT IS CRUCIAL THAT YOUR STUDENT ATTENDS SCHOOL-WE ARE NOW TESTINGJ  Please encourage your student to go to bed early and eat a good breakfast each day. Thanks for your support!

I have sent home the APRIL UTIPS HOMEWORK INCENTIVE!! This is your students nightly homework if a computer is available in your home. I’ve extended the Banana Split reward to May 10^th. UTIPS ARE A GREAT REVIEW AT HOME!!

Math- Review Vocabulary and Chps.1-19

Spelling/Vocabulary- No spelling test this week and Review

Science- Review Landforms, Heredity, Matter, Electricity and Magnetism

Social Studies-The end of WWII, Cold War and Four Doctors who Change America Don’t forget to work on your Patriot Book!!  Mrs.Gold can pass off every day at 10:30am- TIME IS RUNNING OUT!

* Last Day to Pass Off- MAY 10th

Reading- Small Group Novels and “What’s the Big Idea, Ben Franklin”- We are enjoying the 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!!