From the desk of Mrs.Orton   

                               Dec. 16, 2013

Thought: Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.  ~Norman Vincent Peale  What does this mean to your family?_____________________

Upcoming Dates:

Dec.18^th- Early Out       Dec.19^th- Christmas Sing

Dec.20^th- School Christmas Movie-CLASS CHRISTMAS PARTY and CRAFT -Please bring a $1 wrapped gift.

Volunteer Food Assignments:

Chocolate Milk-              Cut up Strawberries-

Cut up Oranges-             Cups and Plates-

Dec.23-Jan.5^th- Winter Recess

Common Core Update:

Math- Chp.4- Multiplication Patterns and Whole Numbers with Decimals- Math Tutoring is available schoolwide afterschool M, T, Th and Friday from 3:30-4:00 from Mr.Jenkins.

Reading-Key Ideas and Details

Informational Text Standard 2 
Determine two or more main ideas of a text and explain how they are supported by key details; summarize the text. Class Story- “Seeing Earth from Space”  

I have assigned and sent home our Historical Fiction Book Report Packet due Jan.7^th Please make sure your student is reading a book they haven’t read beforeJ

Science- Science Benchmark- Magnets

Earth and some earth materials have magnetic properties. Without touching them, a magnet attracts things made of iron and either pushes or pulls on other magnets.

Social Studies- The United States Grows

Spelling/Vocabulary- Lesson 17-suffixes

HAVE A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY!!! THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT  Questions/Concerns- Please call 586-2840, send a note with your student or email at valerie.orton@ironmail.org