Monday, September 11, 2017

September 11, 2017 

Greetings,

This week, students will take their MAP Assessment on Wednesday and Thursday.   This assessment is used to measure a student’s growth in Mathematics and Reading.  Please ensure that your child receives lots of rest each night and arrives to school  on time each morning.    

Listed below are the field study dates and costs for the 2017-18 school year.   This permission slip will cover all field studies for the year.  I encourage you to complete and return the bottom portion of the slip by September​ ​8​th​.​   Payments may be made online through Parent Portal, under the “Student Fees” section.    If you choose to use this method of payment, please write a note on the top of the form indicating you have paid.  You should use this link to view the field trip form. Field Trip Form


Story for the Week: Family Farm Now and Then
Vocabulary:   machines  harvest  regrow  irrigate  crops  

Skills for the Week
Reading:  main idea and details
Math: use addition and subtraction strategies to add/subtract numbers.  
Science: solids, liquids, and gases
Social Studies: map skills  

Homework
Homework is given each Monday and  should be returned each Friday in your child's blue communication folder.   Please complete  reading and spelling assignments in a spiral or composition notebook.  

Example:  
 All  reading comprehension homework  questions should be answered in complete sentences.  Students should restate the question in their answer.     

Question:  Why did you wear a jacket to school today?
Answer:  I wore a jacket because it was chilly outside.

Homework Assignments
Tuesday
*Reading:  Re-read the story of the week and answer question 1 and 2 on page 73 (Think and Compare)
*Vocabulary:  Choice board activity 
*Math:  Complete an activity sheet 

Wednesday
*Reading  
Re-read the story of the week and answer question 3 and  4 on page 73 ( Think and Compare)
*Vocabulary:  Choice board activity 
*Math:  Complete an activity sheet 

Thursday
*Reading   Read pages 74   A Family Farm Helping Hand
Answer  questions on page 75
*Vocabulary:  Choice board activity 
*Math:  Complete an activity sheet 


Assessments
Assessments  for reading comprehension and vocabulary will be given on Thursday.  Students are required to read each  test question independently (unless they have an IEP).  Therefore, I encourage you to  speak to your child  about taking their time and reading each question carefully. They are  allowed to use their book when answering their reading comprehension questions.   Math assessment will be given  at the end of each unit.  

Reminders
*Student planners should be reviewed and signed daily.
*Students may bring in a healthy snack each day. 
*Communication folders should be returned Friday

Important Dates
September 11th- Cookie dough money will be due.  
Chick-fil-A Night-September 18th
EdVenture September 28th
Early Dismissal-September 29th
Fall Carnival-September 30th 10am-1pm

Needed Supplies
Pencil pouch or box
2 inch Binder with 2 pockets and clear plastic view
small scissor 

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