From the desk of Mrs.Orton    

Sept. 16, 2013

Thought: “Sticks in a bundle are unbreakable.”

~Kenyan Proverb


What does this mean to your family?________________

Upcoming Dates:

ACCCLERATED READING PROGRAM IS ONLINE!!

Sept. 18^th- Early Out

Sept.19^th- Happy Birthday Kyle!!

Sept.24^th- Author Visit:  Tyler Whiteside “ Janitors”

Sept. 26^th- 5^th Grade Maturation Program 2-3:30

Sept. 27^th- AR ASSEMBLY- Try to get your first ribbon

Common Core Update:

Math- Chp.1 Test moving into  Chp. 2 Dividing with Whole Numbers- It is essential you student has their times tables memorized!

Reading- Small Group Instruction Begins

Reading: Literature Standard 2 
Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text, including how characters in a story or drama respond to challenges or how the speaker in a poem reflects upon a topic; summarize the text.

Class Story “Elena”                   Science- Landforms  

Social Studies-The Pilgrims Thanksgiving

 Spelling/Vocabulary- Lesson 4 Words with Vowels before r

“ Elena” Vocabulary     Writing- Quick Write

READ A NEWBERY BOOK, fill out a BOOK REPORT PACKET and earn a candy bar!!(It has to be a book you have started this year)    HAVE A GREAT WEEK!!! THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT

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