Newsletter Week of October 29

Note from the Teacher

Just a few reminders about up coming activities and events:

• Spook Parade will begin at 8:30. Students may wear their costumes to school for the Spook Parade on the 31st. They may also bring a change of clothes for the rest of the day. Please, NO  pretend weapons with costumes. 
• Trunk or Treat activity will follow the Spook Parade.

• Tutoring Sessions will be held each Tuesday after school from 3:10-3:45.  If your child is interested in staying, please write a note each week in their daily planner indicating your child has permission to stay.

Math: Topic 5  Dividing 2 - Digit Divisors

Reading:  Navajo Code Talkers (Please bring in your book.)

Language: Writing activites; review diagraming sentences
Indian in the Cupboard projects due on Oct. 30.
Science: Human Body Systems *test Tuesday
Social Studies:  Native Americans of North America
USA Weekly #5

Upcoming Events 

October 31 
Spook Parade - Trunk-or-Treat - Carnival
November 1
No school for 1- 8 grades - Teacher workday

Keep Clipping!

Homework Week of October 29

Week of  October 29 Homework

Monday:
Math: Complete workbook pg. 5.3
Reading:  Work on The Indian in the Cupboard project -  (due October 30)

Science: Study chapter 3 for test. 
Social Studies:  Chapter 2 workbook pg. 22

Tuesday: 
Math: Complete workbook pg. 5.4.
Reading: Navajo Code Talkers
Social Studies: USA Weekly # 5 crossword puzzle

Wednesday & Thursday:
No assignments due

Newsletter Week of October 22

Note from the Teacher

     The students should be finishing their reading of Indian in the Cupboard soon.  They  decided they wanted to finish it independently.  Don't forget that projects are due on the 30 of October.  Also, just a reminder that the Spook Parade will begin at 8:30 a.m.  Students may wear their costumes to school and may bring a change of clothes for later. Please, no pretend weapons with costumes. Don’t forget to bring a bag for your treats!

      As always, thank you for your support! Enjoy your weekend!

Area of Focus

Math: Topic 4 Dividing by 1 Digit Divisors *test Wednesday  Topic 5 Dividing by 2- Digit Divisors 

Reading: Weekly Concept – Seeking the Answer

Essential Question - What can you do to get the

information you need?

Genre: Fairy Tale

Skills: Making Predictions, Character, Setting, Plot:

Compare and Contrast, Simile and Metaphor

*Book project due: October 30

Spelling: Plurals

Grammar:  Singular and Plural Nouns

Science:  Human Body Systems

Social Studies: All 50 states and capitals *test October 24
Events

 October
23rd - Book Buddies (fifth grade bring books)
31st - Spook Parade & Trunk-or-Treating
November
1st - No school for grades 1-6 (teacher workday)

If you have any questions or concerns please call 
us @ 919-736-1045.

 

Visit these sites for extra help:

www.waynecountryday.com
www.studiesweekly.com
www.spellingcity.com

www.personsuccessnet.com
www.ilike2learn.com
www.coolmath4kids. com
                                                      www.connected.mcgrawhill.com

 September and October donations are being tallied soon!
A  party will be given to the class with the greatest percentage received!   

Homework October 22

HOMEWORK
Monday: Complete workbook pg. 4.9
Math: Complete workbook pg. 5.6
Reading: Reread story A Modern Cinderella; 
complete graphic organizer on page 71 in Your Turn Book; read 20 minutes
Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 37/38. Write missed words from pretest 3 times each.
Social Studies: Study state capitals for entire USA.
Science: Complete pg. 25A in packet. 
Tuesday:
Math: Complete textbook pg. 114 - 115
Reading: Reread story Where the Mountain Meets the Moon;
complete graphic organizer in Your Turn Book; read 20 minutes
Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 39
Social Studies: Study state capitals for entire USA.
Science: Draw a diagram of the respiratory system.
Wednesday:
Math:
Reading: Read Leveled Reader Complete graphic organizer; read 20 minutes
Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 40
Social Studies:
Science: Complete pg. 26A in packet

Thursday:
Math: Complete workbook pg. 5.1
Reading: Reread story The Princess and the Pea.
Complete pg. 53-55 in Your Turn Book; read 20 minutes
Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 41 and study for test
Social Studies:
Science:

Newsletter Week of October 15

Note from the Teacher

Just a few reminders about the next activities and events coming up:

• Indian in the Cupboard project guidelines sent home today.
• Book Buddy Time  will start this month. Please bring an age appropriate book to share with your buddy.
• Spook Parade will begin at 8:30. Students may wear their costumes to school for the Spook Parade on the 31st. They may also bring a change of clothes for the rest of the day. Please, NO  pretend weapons with costumes. 
• Trunk or Treat activity will follow the Spook Parade.

• Tutoring Sessions will be held each Tuesday after school from 3:10-3:45.  If your child is interested in staying, please write a note each week in their daily planner indicating your child has permission to stay.

Math: Topic 4  Dividing 1- Digit Divisors

Reading: Weekly Concept - Reaching a Compromise
Essential Question - What Do Good Problem Solvers Do?

Genre - Expository
Skills - problem and solutions; context clues: definitions and restatements; reread
Language: Kinds of Nouns
Spelling: Variant Vowels /o/; diphthongs /ou/, /oi/
Indian in the Cupboard projects due on Oct. 30.
Science: Human Body Systems
Social Studies:  Northeast capitals test on Tuesday, Southeast capitals test on Thursday
All 50 states and capitals *test Wednesday, October 24.
USA Weekly # 3

Upcoming Events 

October 12
WCDS Fundraiser
October 23
Book buddies (fifth graders bring a few books to share)
October 31 
Spook Parade & Trunk-or-Treat
November 1
No school for 1-6 grades - Lower School Teacher workday

News from Dusty's Corner
I enjoyed my time being mayor. Thank you for your support! I want to congratulate Mayor Kermode as our new mayor!!!     Mabry Chudy

We appreciate your Box Top donations!!!

Homework Week of October 15

Homework for the Week of  October 15

Monday:
Math: Complete workbook pg. 4.5 

Reading: Reread story "The Mayflower Compromise"
Complete vocabulary pg. 51 in Your Turn Book; read 20 minutes

Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 31/32
Social Studies: Study state capitals in NE region  of  USA 

Science: 

Tuesday:
Math: Complete workbook pg. 4.6
Reading: Reread story The Constitution

Happy Fall Y'all

Complete graphic organizer on pg. 52 in Your Turn Book; read 20 minutes
Spelling: Complete workbook pg.33
Social Studies: Study state capitals for SE region of USA
Science: Complete pg. 24A in packet

Wednesday:
Math:  Complete workbook pg. 4.7
Reading: Read Leveled Reader book and complete questions assigned; read 20 minutes
Spelling: Complete workbook pg.34
Social Studies: Study state capitals in SE region  of  USA
USA Weekly # 3 crossword puzzle
Science: Draw and label chart on blood

Thursday:
Math: Complete workbook pg. 4.7
Reading: Reread story pg. 56-57      
Complete pg. 43-45 in Your Turn Book; read 20 minutes       
Social Studies: USA Weekly # 3 assessment
Science: Draw a diagram of the heart

Newletter Week of October 9

Note from the Teacher

We are finished with our I.O.W.A Assessments!
We are glad that is behind us and are ready to get back to normal
routine. Please pay attention to your child's planner and Friday
folder. Since the grading period will be ending soon, I want everyone
to be on the same page to support  our students with a strong first quarter.

                    

Keep Clipping!!!!

Area of Focus  

Math: Topic 4  Dividing by 1 - Digit Divisors 

Reading: Indian in the Cupboard  Chapters 5 - 8     Projects due Oct. 30^th

Science: Cells to Systems * test Thursday
Social Studies: USA Weekly # 3

Midwest capitals *test Wednesday
Northeast capitals *test Friday

News from Dusty's Corner
       Don't forget to bring your recorder for music class. 
                    I hope ya'll enjoy your break!
                               Mayor Chudy
Upcoming Events         

¨   Oct. 12 WCDS Fundraiser                          

¨   Oct. 19 Report Cards                                                  

¨   Oct. 23  Book buddies (fifth grade                                        

     bring books to share) 

¨   Oct. 31 - Spook Parade & Trunk or Treat  

               

Homework Week of October 9

Tuesday: 

Math: Complete workbook pg. 4.1.
Reading: Read Indian in the Cupboard; chapter 6 and respond in journal.
Social Studies: Study state capitals for Midwest region of USA.
Wednesday:
Math: Complete workbook pg. 4.2.
Reading: Read Indian in the Cupboard; chapter 8 and respond in journal.
Social Studies: Study state capitals for  region of Northeast of USA. 
Study Early Americans chapter 1
Thursday:
Math: Complete workbook pg. 4.3.
Reading: Read Indian in the Cupboard; chapter 10 and respond in journal.
Social Studies: Study state capitals in Northeast region of USA.