Week of October 1-5

Pictures from: Our Johnny Appleseed Day!
Thank you to all the students for donating an apple on Wednesday, our homemade apple sauce was delicious~!
Also, a big thank you to the parents who sent in things for Johnny Appleseed's birthday!

Important:
Please continue to sign your child's assignment books.
Thank you to the parents who have donated to our classroom treasure chest, we appreciate it very much,
 If you would like to still donate to the classroom treasure chest, please send in the items with your child.
Please Sign up for conferences if you haven't already done so! A link was sent to all my homeroom parents for "sign-up genius."


Math
In Math this week, we are continuing our practice on chapter 2.The chapter 2 test will be Friday, October 5, 2012. In class, we will be reviewing all the lessons and work on solving word problems. The study guide went home today for the test.

Spelling
We will be on List 6 this week. The Pretest is on Monday and the final test will be on Friday. If your child gets 0,1, or 2 wrong on the pretest they will have 2 challenge activities and the cursive sheet, they have the option to take the test on Friday. If they get more than 2 words wrong, they will have the regular work. (Cursive sheet and two assigned activities) The homework is due on Thursday.

Reading
We will focus on inferencing this week. The story Ballad of Mulan will be read in conjunction with this reading skill.  October calendars are going home on Monday.The Calendar will be due on Thursday, November 1, 2012.

English: We will start our "Me Bag" writing unit. Our “Me Bag” presentations will start on Wednesday , Friday and the following Monday. They will receive a rubric for their presentation on Monday. Please encourage your child to practice in front of their family.

Social Studies
We will continue studying continents and oceans. See if your child can name all seven continents and four oceans.

Science
In Science, we will be finishing up with Chapter 9 Water Cycle this week. The Chapter 9 test will be Friday, October 5, 2012. We will spend Thursday reviewing for the test by playing a game. The study guide went home today, so please use the online text to study with your child. 

Enjoy your Weekend!