Monday, October 25, 2010

October 22, 2010

READING
Next week we will be administering the MAP test. This is a test taken on the computer and replaces the IOWA tests. We will be doing a variety of Halloween activities and our spelling words are Halloween words.

MATH
In math we started our chapter on two digit addition. We will be using the math vocabulary regrouping. Please remember to practice flash cards daily.

Science
We are working on putting animals in the categories of birds, mammals, reptiles, fish and amphibians. We are going to work on the life cycles of animals. We will then be learning about plants and their life cycles.

Student of the Week
Ronnie is the Student of the Week! He likes to play play play soccer, cook and invent things. His favorite animal is a elephant and his favorite colors are green and red. When Ronnie grows up he wants to be a Doctor.

Happy Birthday
Nick – October 19
Khadija – October 20

Halloween Partries/Parade
Thursday, October 29th
Parade-1:40, Party-2:00
Please come and watch the parade The students should bring their costumes to school in a bag. We will put them on prior to the parade starting. No makeup will be applied at school and no toy weapons are allowed. We will not be passing out candy at the party. If you child wishes to bring in something for the party they can bring in non-edible things, such as pencils, erasers, etc.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Oct. 25th – Field Trip
Oct. 29th– Halloween Parade and Party
Nov. 2nd – Institute Day – No School
Nov. 10th – Picture Retakes