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NEWSLETTER MRS. TURNER SEPT. 22-26

TESTING- We will be taking the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) every morning this week. We took the reading section today. Tomorrow will be Language Arts, Wednesday will cover Math, Thursday will be Science and Social Studies, and Friday will be Maps, Diagrams, and Reference Materials. Remember to get to bed early and eat a nutritious breakfast. Please check the snack schedule to see when you are supposed to send in your item. Many thanks to the people who got us off to a great start today! The special snacks give us something to look forward to after testing each day

EARTH LESSON- Mrs. Howard and Mrs. McElhannon did an earth lesson with the children on the different types of soil. We have planted bean seeds. I wonder which type of soil will produce the best plant?

MEDIA CENTER- We will be going to the Media Center tomorrow to check out new books. Please have your library books at school tomorrow.

ACCELERATED READER- As of today, you have _______out of 10 points. Keep up the great reading! Remember, you should be reading books that are at least 3.0 or higher.

7 MINUTE TIMED TESTS- We will continue taking the timed test every Wednesday. I am impressed with the progress the students are making. Keep studying!

MULTIPLICATION FACTS- One of our most important standards this year is learning the multiplication facts. Please start memorizing your facts!

HOMEWORK- Stapled papers will be coming home tonight. Parents should sign each page. Students should correct any items they missed and write any words that were misspelled, five times each. All misspelled words should also be written in the spelling composition book. We will have minimal homework this week due to testing.

CALLING ALL FOOTBALL PLAYERS AND CHEERLEADERS- The Allatoona Band is sponsoring a Heisman Trophy Night on Friday, October 3rd starting at 5:30. Anyone can get his/her picture made with the actual Heisman trophy! Single photos will cost $5 and groups up to four will cost $10. Tell all of your friends!

ABSENT- I will be going to Ohio with the Harrison Marching Band this Friday for a Bands of America competition. Mrs. Addisen will be administering the IOWA test and Mrs. Batchelder will be the substitute.

SCHEDULE- We will be having a different schedule again this week. Lunch will be from 11:21-11:51 and specials will be from 1:15-2:00.

SUBJECT MATTER
SPELLING- We will not have a regular Cloze Review this week. Please use this week to study your own personal “Tab Words” found in the back of your spelling composition book.

ENGLISH/WRITING- We are currently working on the difference between writing a summary and writing a response to literature. We will use Edward and the Pirates to continue this skill. / Finish writing and sharing Cinderella stories

READING- We will be reading various tall tales this week and completing activities to go along with the stories. / Read and discuss Time For Kids

MATH- Continue working on addition and subtraction with regrouping / Review input and output

SCIENCE- Discuss rocks and minerals with Mrs. Huebener