Thursday, October 24, 2013

End of Quarter is Friday


Mrs. McMorris

October 28th - November 1st    

·      Tuesday Folders will go home October 29th , please sign and return them Wednesday, October 30th.

·      Thursday, October 31st-Halloween party 1:00

·      End of Quarter is Friday, November 1st – report cards will be given out at parent/teacher conferences.

 

Spelling Words:

Skill: vowel combinations

/oi/ as in boil                   /oy/ as in boy

turmoil    corduroy boycott   corrode   void spoilsport

barter      poison    joyride    pauper    oyster     hoist

loiter       launder   ordain

       

 

Reading Class  - AR required points for 2nd quarter is 12 point. 

This week in Reading our class will finish reading the novel, Lumber Camp Library.  The class will be working on higher level thinking questions, story elements, DOL, and verbs.

 

Math Class 

My Math class is learning all about estimation and regrouping in addition.  Here are some things we will be focusing on:

·       3 –digit Regrouping with combination of addition and subtraction (watching for signs)

·       Adding and subtracting money with story problems

·       2 minute Timings on  single digit addition and subtraction facts

·       Missing addends

·       Story Problems with addition and subtraction (multiple steps)

Science

Ø Mrs. Staffileno’s homeroom: I will be teaching your child about Earth Science for the next 6 weeks.  This week the class will be learning about the water cycle and all of its elements.  A test that is tentatively  scheduled for next Tuesday, November 5th.  The study guides will be coming home Wednesday, October 30th.

Ø Mrs. McMorris’ homeroom will be in Mr. Leintz’s science class for the next 6 weeks learning about physical science.

 

 

Specials this Week!

          Monday- Music

                   Tuesday-Library

                             Wednesday-Health

                                      Thursday-Music

                                                Friday-Library

 

Visit this site weekly for new updates.  Please check your child’s planner nightly.

Have a super week! 

Mrs. McMorris

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