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NEWSLETTER MRS. TURNER OCT. 12-16

CATO FIELD TRIP- Hopefully the rain will stop and we will have a nice OUTDOOR fieldtrip tomorrow. Listen to the weather and dress appropriately. It will be very muddy after today’s rain, so be sure to wear old tennis shoes. The instructor said there were lots of mosquitoes out. Put on some bug repellent before you come to school. She also suggested light weight pants and long sleeve shirts. Students need to bring a sack lunch and drink. Some students ordered a lunch from school. Please ask your child about this. Even if your child ordered a school sack lunch, he/she can still bring a drink. We will be leaving about 9:00 and return about 1:30. The students learned about earthworms at our last indoor field trip.

MEDIA CENTER/ ACCELERATED READER- We went to the media center today to get new books for the new nine weeks. Our goal for the second nine weeks is 10 points. Please get started early. Don’t wait until the last minute to earn your points…it gives me grey hair! HA! HA! Mrs. Vollbracht and Mrs. Maggio brought donuts, drinks, and a surprise to all of the students today for meeting their AR goal the first nine weeks. Way to go!!!!

REPORT CARDS- I will be sending home report cards on Friday. Please sign the signature card and return it in the unsealed envelope. You can keep the report card at home.

EARLY RELEASE- Students will be dismissed at 12:20 on Wednesday, October 21st.

THE BOOSTERTHON FUN RUN IS COMING!!!!- The kickoff pep rally will be on Monday, Oct. 19th. Our run will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 28th at 9:30. The Science Lab and Mrs. Belmonte are WONDERFUL!!!!! Please help us raise money for this exceptional addition to our school.

MATH HELP- Many thanks to all of the mothers who came in and helped the children with counting change. We will be doing more of that in the future. The one on one help is invaluable!!!

SUBJECT MATTER
SPELLING- EQ: How can we tell the difference in homophones? Sort #8 involves learning the meanings and usages of homophones / Assessment on Friday…students will need to know spellings and meanings of the words

ENGLISH-EQ- What are the four types of sentences? How can we recognize the different types of sentences? / Assessment on Monday / Morning work throughout the week / DOL quiz on Monday

WRITING-EQ-How can we change the ending of a traditional folktale to create our own version of the story? We will be reading various versions of Cinderella. Students will brainstorm and write a version of their own.

READING- EQ- What are the elements of a fantasy story? of a folktale? Read and discuss Isla. A comprehension quiz will be given on Friday./ Time for Kids

MATH- EQ-What do I need to know to be successful on the Benchmark Test? We will be taking the Benchmark Test on Wednesday. Please go over both study guides before then. / Review place value, rounding, addition , subtraction, telling time to the nearest hour and half hour, and problem solving

SCIENCE- EQ- What properties help identify minerals? What two tests help identify minerals?