NEWSLETTER MRS. TURNER JAN. 18-21
SNOW BREAK- It sounds like everyone had a lot of fun during our snow break! Time to get back to work
MAKE UP DATE- If you haven’t heard yet, 4 days were already built into the calendar, so we only have to make up one day. That day will be made up on Friday, March 18th. It was originally a teacher workday. Now the students will be coming to school that day.
BIOGRAPHY BOOKS- I was hoping that all of the students used their week off to finish their biography books. Unfortunately that wasn’t the case. All biography books must be finished by this Sunday. We will start taking notes on Monday, January 24th. Biography Blab will be on Thursday, January 27th. Students need to have their biography books at school every day this week and next week. It would be a great idea to reread the book again if time permits. Please start planning what you would like to wear the day of the talk show. You can dress as the person or a relative of the person.
ACCELERATED READER- Students need 10 AR points again this nine weeks. Even though I am requiring the biography book, students still need to be reading other books and earning points. I am not sure how the calendar will be adjusted for the missed days. Be prepared to have 10 AR points by Friday, March 18th.
MULTIPLICATION ICE CREAM SUNDAE CELEBRATION- All of the students have worked very hard to learn their multiplication facts. We will be having an ice cream sundae celebration this Thursday. Students earn “items” for their sundaes for each table they have passed. 0=bowl, 1= spoon, 2=vanilla ice cream, 3=chocolate ice cream, 4=bananas, 5=hot fudge, 6=M & M’s, 7=gummie bears, 8=whipped cream, 9= cherry, 10 = sprinkles. Many thanks to all of the parents for sending in items. I think we still need a few items and some volunteers to help scoop ice cream on Thursday. Please let Beth Kriebel know if you can help serve or send in an item.
BIRTHDAY- Thanks for making my birthday so special! I received beautiful flowers and a great salad and drink from Buffalo’s. The children made cards and offered gifts and well wishes all day. They said I should get a homework pass too because it’s my birthday. They thought Dr. Frost should grade my papers for me!!!!Ha! Do you see why I love your kids so much?!
BINGO- Please plan to come to BINGO NIGHT this Friday. It’s always lots of fun and it supports Relay for Life.
SUBJECT MATTER
SPELLING- We will have an assessment over Sort #18 this Thursday. Remember, this is a short week, so start studying early. / We are discussing how to add “ed” to the end of words.
ENGLISH- Subjects and predicates will be our main focus this week.
READING- Nonfiction is our focus this nine weeks. We are currently reading biography books. We will also be reading a story called “Wolves”. We will practice reading and taking notes. We will also start learning how to use Destiny for research. We did a lesson in the computer lab today, and we will also be having research lessons with Mrs. Harp in the media center.
MATH- We reviewed area and perimeter. Ask your child the formula for area. Please write it in the agenda. Fractions will be our focus for the remainder of the week. We are still taking Fish Tests every day…some were rusty today…uh oh! Remember, “Learn them for life, not just for the test!” A 7 minute timed test will be given on THURSDAY instead of Wednesday. Please help your child prepare. There are some great sites on the blog that your child can access to practice.
SCIENCE- Students will be choosing a Georgia animal to research / Start learning the habitats/regions of Georgia/ Learn how to use Destiny for research
SOCIAL STUDIES- Discuss the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. / Watch My Friend, Martin.