From the Desk of Mrs. Smith

Thought: Today you are you that is truer than true. –Dr. Seuss

I hope everyone enjoyed their fall break!

Homework-

For homework this week please complete the following:

·      Study spelling words-test Friday

·      Multiplication practice sheet front and back.

·      Work on book report

·      Get grades signed by your guardian

Upcoming events:

o   October 18^th – Damien’s Birthday

o   Wednesday, October 26^th - Assembly 10:45am

o   Friday, October 28^th- Fall Carnival 5:00pm

o   Monday, October 31- Halloween Sing 2:45pm

o   November 2^nd- Book reports due.

o   November 3^rd-Class Math Competition.

o   November 4^th- Reflection entries due.

Science: We are learning the different types of rocks, how they are formed and how to classify them.

Math: This week we are beginning to learn multiplication with double digits by double digits ex: 38 x 42=.

Reading and Vocabulary:  Please refer to the blog or your students white packet for book report information.  The book report is due a week from Wednesday.  Also, reading groups here at school are working very smoothly and I appreciate the parent volunteers.  Please make sure you are reading with your students at home each night.  

Spelling:  Please see each students individual spelling sort for this weeks spelling words.    

The end of first quarter has officially ended!  Please see your student’s grade report for final grades (sent home Monday, October 25).  The grade report does need to be signed by a parent and returned to school by Thursday, October 27, 2011. 

Thank you for your support,  

Mrs. Smith

Book Report

Mrs. Smith’s Class

“Book in a Bag” Book Report

Due: Wednesday, November 2, 2011

You will need to sign the ‘book sign-up’ by Wednesday, October 12^th.

You get to choose any kind of book you would like to read.  It needs to be a chapter book that suits your reading level well.  After you have read the book:

1.     Choose a favorite chapter you read.

2.   Find 5 things that represent characters, events or the setting of your book that can go inside your bag.  You can also draw the object, cut pictures out of magazines, print an example of the object you have found on your computer. 

3.   Place the actual book inside your bag.  If you had to return your book to the library or the owner, draw a picture of the cover or photocopy.

4. Wednesday Class Presentation:

1.     Present you “Book in a Bag” to us.

2.   Prepare to explain why you chose the objects in your bag and explain how they go with your story.

3.   Try to make it short, exciting and don’t tell us the ending so we will want to read it ourselves.  Leave us wanting to read more.  Advertise why we should read it and why you picked it. 

Book in a Bag Checklist:

o   Report Questions

o   Book or Copy of Cover

o   5 objects placed inside your bag

o   PRACTICE PRESENTATION J

Mrs. Smith's Weekly News

Thought: Don't bunt. Aim out of the ballpark.   -David Ogilvy

RED RIBBON WEEK!

·      Monday: Sock it to drugs!  Wear crazy socks.

·      Tuesday: Turn your back on drugs. Wear clothes backwards.

·      Wednesday: Red Ribbon Day. Wear RED.

·      Thursday: Being drug free ROCKS! Dress like a rock star.

·      Friday: You’d have to be crazy to do drugs. Crazy hair day.

Homework-

For homework this week please complete the following:

·      Spelling Relay

·      Blue reading page and answering questions

·      Math Coordinates Sheet

·      Book Report (Due November 2, 2011- see ‘Reading’ for more info.)

Upcoming events:

o   October 6^th – Weston’s Birthday

o   October 9^th- Isabella’s Birthday

o   Friday, 14^th- Red Ribbon Assesmly-10:45am.

o   November 2^nd- Book reports due.

o   November 4^th- Reflection entries due.

Science: We are learning the different types of rocks, how they are formed and how to classify them.

Math: We are continuing to work on multiplication, addition and subtraction however, are main area we are focusing on this week is graphing.  

Reading and Vocabulary:  There is a separate packet with all of the information for our upcoming book report.  The students can choose a chapter book of their liking to present as a “Book in a Bag!”  I will provide the students with a plastic bag in order to complete their assignment.  We have library on Wednesday so students who do to have a book can check one out on Wednesday.  You can also check the blog mrs-smith5.blogspot.com for the assignment.

Spelling:  For spelling homework the students will complete the spelling relay.  Each student should have a half sheet of paper with his or her spelling list. 

The students have P.E. on Tuesdays and Fridays.  If the students wear snow boots to school they may want to bring a pair of tennis shoes in order to be able to run better during this time.  (P.E. does take place in the gym when the weather is cold.)

Newletter

Thought: Our attitude toward life determines life’s attitude toward us.                                                                              -Earl Nightingale

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES THIS WEEK!

Homework-

For homework this week please complete the following:

·      Study spelling words (there is no assigned homework for this)

·      Blue reading page and answering questions

·      Math division sheet

·      Math multiplication sheet

Upcoming events:

o   October 10^th- Red Ribbon Week begins.

o   October 3-7 – Parent-Teacher Conferences

Please remember school is dismissed at 2:30 each day including Wednesday.

Science: We are learning the different types of rocks, how they are formed and how to classify them.

Math: We are continuing to work on multiplication, addition and subtraction however, are main area we are focusing on this week is graphing.  

Reading and Vocabulary:  This week we are focusing on vocabulary and the writing process.  We are going to begin with brainstorming and the different types of graphic organizers we can use to categorize our thoughts and ideas.

Spelling:  Each week the students meet with their spelling groups on Monday for 45 minutes and on Friday for 15 minutes to take the spelling test.  Throughout the week we focus on spelling activities that help students understand word patterns, blends, vowels and consonants.

This year East Elementary is excited to have a high enrollment in Orchestra, 33 students.  We are currently looking for a volunteer that would help manage and teach such a large group of students.  Orchestra meets Tuesdays and Thursdays during lunch each week.  If you are interested please contact Mr. Burton.