Happy Holidays!

No matter what holiday you celebrate, Ms. Martin and I wish you the very best this holiday season. We are so blessed by each and every student and their families. It is a privilege to work with each of you. Have a safe and happy holiday. See you next year on 1/4!

12/15-18

We have had some trouble with Blogger (and with remembering to post)! We know this last week of school is incredibly busy for all of us, so please check your child's agenda carefully. We added a reminder note yesterday of important events, but here's a preview of the entire week.

TUESDAY:
Work on biography project- due no later than Friday!
Study for the review spelling & vocab. test Friday!
Finish WOW.
Please sign & return communication folder by Thurs.

*Wear jeans and sneakers for DARE Graduation Wednesday.
*Please send in "stocking stuffers."
WEDNESDAY:
DARE Graduation Ceremony at 9:00 AM in the gym: Parents and other guests invited!
Work on biography project- due no later than Friday!
Study for the review spelling & vocab. test Friday!

*Wear warm pajamas Thursday!
THURSDAY:
Work on biography project- due no later than Friday!
Study for the review spelling & vocab. test Friday!
12:45 Holiday Party
Thank you to everyone who is sending in items!!!

12/10

Finish sp. 3x ea (if you made less than 100% on last week's spelling test).

AR visualization #4- final visualization for the week (Draw a picture of what you saw in your mind as you read your AR book today.)

Study for tomorrow's spelling & vocab tests!!!

12/9

Finish voc. sentences (if you made less than 100% on last week's vocabulary test).

AR visualization #3 (Draw a picture of what you saw in your mind as you read your AR book today.)

12/8

Finish WOW and spelling worksheet.

AR visualization #2 (Draw a picture of what you saw in your mind as you read your AR book today.)

Please sign and return communication folder and signed papers.

12/7

Sp. in ABC order in agenda

AR visualization #1 (Draw a picture of what you saw in your mind as you read your AR book today.)

Ch. 4 math test corrections

*This month's genre is biography/autobiography. Project due 12/18 (or sooner)!

This Week's Spelling & Vocabulary: 12/7-11

Spelling /ou/, /o/, and /oi/

hawk
claw
bald
tower
stalk
prowl
loyal
pause
moist
ounce
launch
royal
scowl
haunt
joint
coward
fawn
thousand
drown
fault

Vocabulary: from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
absurd
greedily
colossal
draft
expose
desperately
nightcap
clever
furnace
proper

12/2

Finish sp. WS.

Finish math ch. 4 test review (if not already finished in class).

Finish SS WB p. 32 if not finished in class.

Happy Birthday, Damon!

Happy birthday today to Damon! Celebrate yourself!

12/1

This month's genre is biography or autobiography. Each student received a handout today explaining the project (poster or dress up), which is due NO LATER THAN 12/18 (our last day of school before the holiday break).

Finish WOW.
Finish vocab. worksheet. Be sure to keep a copy of your words and their meanings to study for your test Friday.

*Ch. 6 SS test will be next week (Civil War and Reconstruction).

Please sign and return communication folders and signed papers. Be sure to read the green newsletter carefully. There are two surveys that also need to be returned. The blue H1N1 permission slip should also be returned IF you would like for your child to receive the vaccination.

Happy Birthday, Tiffany!

Happy birthday, Tiffany! Enjoy your special day.