Newsletter Week of August 19

Wayne Country Day School                                                                         Week of August 19                                                         

    

  Mrs. Creger's 

Classroom News

Note from the Teacher

      Thank you for a great start! We have had a nice week learning about each other and getting settled into our class. I am happy to announce that our mini society, Dustydise, has been established. The citizens are enthusiastic about their new jobs and most anxious to fulfill their responsibilities.

    Please pay close attention to the flyers that will be sent in your child's Friday folder over the next few weeks.  There will be important information concerning academic websites, usernames, and passwords.  If you have any questions or concerns,  just let me know.  

Areas of Focus  

Math: Topic 1: Numeration *test Tuesday

Topic 2: Adding and Subtracting whole # and decimals

Reading: Theme: Meeting a Need
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Skills:  vocabulary; story elements:plot, characters, setting; sequence, problem/solution
*test Thursday

Spelling: Words with short vowel sounds

Read! Read! Read!

*test Friday

Language Arts: types of sentences; punctuation
D.O.L./grammar *test Friday

Social Studies: American People, American Land *test Friday

USA Weekly # 1

Upcoming Events 

August
21st - HAPPY BIRTHDAY CADE!!!
September

3rd - Labor Day Holiday – no school 

9th – Grandparents’ Day
23rd - I.O.W.A testing begins

News from Dustydise
This has been our first full week of fifth grade! Congratulations to Bryce Weeks, our new mayor. Good luck citizens with your new jobs.  Dusty is here!  He is so cute; we love him!                      

Calling all citizens of Dustydise:
We are in need of small items for our new town store.           

Reminders: 

Any donation of tissues would be appreciated.

For homework help or extra information, check out these sites;
www.waynecountryday.com
www.pearsonsuccessnet.com
www.connect.mcgraw-hill.com
www.studiesweekly.com
www.spellingcity.com
www.IXL.com/signin/waynecountryday


Keep your attitude bright 
and your life will shine!

DAILY SCHEDULE

7:45 - 8:25      Arrival/Morning Work

8:25 - 9:15      Math

9:15 - 9:30      Break/Snack

9:30 -10:40     Reading/Language Arts

10:40 -11:25   P.E daily

11:25 - 12:00  LUNCH

12:10 - 12:40  Reading/Writing

12:40 - 2:05    Science/Social Studies

2:05 - 2:55      Special Classes-Art, Music,Spanish

2:55 - 3:15      Dismissal

 Start the year out right by checking and signing your child's planner nightly.