From the desk of Mrs.Orton

                              March 17, 2014

Thought: 
Never iron a four-leaf clover, because you don't want to press your luck.  ~Author Unknown

March 17^th- Happy Birthday Saffron!

March 19^th- Early Out 1:30 pm

March 17^th- Mystery Book Report Due

March 27^th- Science Fair

Common Core Update:

Math- Moving into Chp. 8- Dividing Fractions

Math Tutoring is available schoolwide afterschool M,T,W and F from 3:30-4:00 –Library and on Wednesdays at 1:30 with 4-H

Writing-  Practicing in the lab for our next Essay Writing Test

Reading- Reading: Informational Text Standard 10 
By the end of the year, read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, at the high end of the grades 4–5 text complexity band independently and proficiently. Continue to develop fluency when reading documents written in cursive. I’m excited to listen about the different Mystery Books that have been read.  Class Story-“Dear Mr.Henshaw” and “Tangerine”

 Science- We are now done trading with Mr.Greenhalgh- Topic: Matter and Mr.Coates-Topic: Electricity Thank you fellow team members.  Our class will begin our “ Heredity Unit”   ** 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 6 words with the long i sound

***HOMEWORK- The packets that I prepare are very important to support the learning done in our class for the week. Please help your student be responsible for returning their packet each Friday. It is better to bring in a half completed packet vs. no packet.  Non-returned homework = 0/100 points

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

                              March 10, 2014

Thought: Thank you for attending your students Spring SEP. It was nice to visit with you and I appreciate your support. We really do have a wonderful class! Keep up the great work!!

March 10^th- February Reading Calendars, Middle School Registration and Science Fair Registration Papers Due

March 11^th- Extra Credit Packets sent home due 3/18/14

March 12^th- Early Out 1:30 pm

March 19^th- End of Third Term- Spring Pictures

March 17^th- Mystery Book Report Due

March 27^th- Science Fair

Common Core Update:

 Math- Chp.7 Multiplying Fractions Test Moving into Chp.8- Dividing Whole Numbers by Fractions Math Tutoring is available schoolwide afterschool M,T,W and F from 3:30-4:00 –Library and on Wednesdays with the 4H Program.

Writing-  Practicing in the lab for our next Writing Test

Reading-Reading: Informational Text Standard 9 
Integrate information from several texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably. Class Story-“Little by Little” and “Tangerine” Book Report Genre: Mystery packet sent home three weeks ago in an envelope. Book must be 150 pages long or your student can read two books totaling 150 pages. Due: March 17th

Science- 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 4 words with the long o sound

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

                              March 3, 2014

Thought-“ Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any one thing.” Abraham Lincoln

Upcoming Dates:

March 3-7^th- SEP WEEK School Dismissed at 2:30pm Daily

March 7^th- SCIENCE FAIR Registration Form Due

March 17^th- Mystery Book Report Due

March 27^th- Science Fair

Common Core Update:

 Math- Chp.7 Mulitiplying Fractions   Tutoring is available schoolwide afterschool M,T,W and F from 3:30-4:00 –Library

Writing-   Social Studies- The Civil War

Reading-Reading: Informational Text Standard 10 
By the end of the year, read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, at the high end of the grades 4–5 text complexity band independently and proficiently. Continue to develop fluency when reading documents written in cursive the subject knowledgeably

Class Story-“Off and Running” and “Tangerine”

Book Report Genre: Mystery packet sent home three weeks ago in an envelope. Book must be 150 pages long or your student can read two books totaling 150 pages. Due: March 17th

Science- 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. Your registration paper is due this FRIDAY. Thank You!!

Spelling/Vocabulary- Words with the long e and long u-

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