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