From the desk of Mrs.Orton

                              Jan. 27, 2014

Thought: “Patience is the companion of wisdom.” 

                  ~St. Augustine

Upcoming Dates:

*2^nd Term Grades were sent home Jan.21st

Jan. 29^th- Happy Birthday Livvy and Early Out

Jan.30^th- Multicultural Night and Open House

              Curriculum Night 6:00-7:00pm

Jan. 31^st- AR Assembly 2:45

Common Core Update:

Math- Testing Chp.5 Dividing Decimals. Moving into Chp.6 Addition and Subtraction with Fractions

Math Tutoring is available schoolwide afterschool M, T, Th and Friday from 3:30-4:00 from Mr.Jenkins.

Writing-  5 Paragraph Essay - Please practice keyboarding skills

Reading- Reading: Informational Text Standard 5 
Compare and contrast the overall structure (e.g., chronology, comparison, cause/effect, problem/solution) of events, ideas, concepts, or information in two or more texts.

Class Story-“The World of William Joyce Scrapbook” and “Tangerine”  Thank you for helping your student be prepared in their Historical Fiction Book Report. We enjoyed the class presentations.

Science- Testing on our Magnetism Unit.  We are now trading with Mr.Greenhalgh- Topic: Matter and Mr.Coates-Topic: Electricity ** Thinking Ahead- I require the Science Fair/Poster as a homework assignment in Science. Start thinking about a topic you would like to learn more about.  SCIENCE FAIR- March 27^th

Spelling/Vocabulary- Lesson 19- prefixes –re/-inter** School Spelling Bee and District Spelling Bee news coming.  You can go onto the East Elementary website and print out the Scripps List for 4^th-5^th grade to begin practicing!!

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

             From the desk of Mrs.Orton

                              Jan. 13, 2014

Thought:

“The time is always right to do what is right.” Martin Luther King Jr. What does this mean to your family?______________________________________

Upcoming Dates:

Jan.15^th- Early Out

Jan.20^th- No School Martin Luther King Holiday

Jan. 24^th- (NEW DATE) Historical Fiction Book Report Due

Jan.30^th- Curriculum Night 6:00pm

Common Core Update:

Math- Chp.5 Dividing Decimals

Math Tutoring is available schoolwide afterschool M, T, Th and Friday from 3:30-4:00 from Mr.Jenkins.

Writing-  5 Paragraph Essay - Please practice keyboarding skills

Reading- Reading: Informational Text Standard 4 
Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 5 topic or subject area.

Class Story-“ The Cade of The Flying Saucer People”  

I have assigned and sent home our Historical Fiction Book Report Packet now due Jan.24^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 18- prefixes –non, -in or -un

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

                    From the desk of Mrs.Orton

                              Jan. 6, 2014

Thought: It is easier to go down a hill than up, but the view is best from the top.  ~Arnold Bennett

What does this mean to your family?_____________________

Upcoming Dates: HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Jan.8^th- Early Out

Jan.10^th- End of Second Term

Jan. 24^th- (NEW DATE) Historical Fiction Book Report Due

Jan.30^th- Curriculum Night 6:00pm

Common Core Update:

Math- Chp.4 Review and moving into Chp.5 Dividing Decimals Math Tutoring is available schoolwide afterschool M, T, Th and Friday from 3:30-4:00 from Mr.Jenkins.

Writing-  5 Paragraph Essay - Please practice keyboarding skills

Reading-Reading: Informational Text Standard 3 
Explain the relationships or interactions between two or more individuals, events, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text based on specific information in the text.. Class Story-“ Hattie’s Birthday Box”  

I have assigned and sent home our Historical Fiction Book Report Packet now due Jan.24^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 16-suffixes –able/-less

I hope you had a wonderful break with your family!

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

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2014!!!

NEW DATE: HISTORICAL BOOK REPORT IS NOW DUE JAN.24^th

I hope you have had a great holiday and we will see you on Jan.6th