Read Aloud

Well, after months of reading, discussing, and always up against the clock we have finally finished "Holes". The kids have enjoyed this since we began back in September. As a treat today for all the hard work and learning about what good readers think, do, and say while reading the students watched the movie that follows very close to the book. If you were here during the read alouds you would have thought the characters were part of our classroom. As a teacher, that is the mountain top of a good book when the kids get into a book that deep. I am very proud of them. I wonder what we will begin next.

Announcement

Any kid that brings in 5 cans of food to donate to the food bank across the street earns a free homework pass.

Tuesday's Party

Parents,
If you signed up to donate a goodie for the goodie bags, please bring the items in as soon as possible. This will allow our room moms time to situate all the items.

A+ Spellers

Alesha
Aaron
Leah
Alyssa
Evan
Ava
Chase
Aliza
Logan
Emily
Dustin
Jesse
Brady
Elizabeth
Haley
Karter
Mackenzie
Tony

Great job spellers! It's a good list this week.

A+ Spellers

Logan
Kortez
Karter
Haley
Mackenzie
Leah
Bryuna
Shaston
Dustin
Alyssa
Ava
Evan
Aliza
Emily
Elizabeth
Brady

Way to go spellers. Keep setting the pace!

Scholastic Book Orders

Scholastic orders have been placed. I would guess the books will be in early next week. Thanks for ordering.

Fractions

In math we are comparing, ordering, and drawing fractions. There seems to be some confusion as to what fractions represent. For example, 1/3 of a pie. The one is how much of something and the three is the total equal pieces. That is a skill they have learned in previous years, but haven't seen it for awhile. I am asking that you talk with your child a little about fractions to get a solid understanding. Thank you!

Winter Gift Shop

Wednesday is the Gift Shopping day. We have had several students turn in money. You can still bring money with you up until Wednesday. Happy shopping!

Scholastic Book Orders

Reminder to parents that tomorrow is the last day for book orders if you are interested. There are a few students who mentioned bringing in money still. I will order tomorrow after school. If you have an online order please try to make that tonight or sometime tomorrow before the end of the school day. Thank you!

A+ Spellers

Leah
Logan
Chase
Jesse
Elizabeth
Brady
Larissa
Karter
Bryuna
Tony
Kortez
Alesha
NiJay
Ava
Evan
Mackenzie
Alyssa


Great job spellers. You made it again!

To Parents from the PTA

A couple of quick PTA reminders of what is coming up at this busy time of year! Cookie Dough sales are due this Monday, Dec. 5th. There is a contest for the most sold by classroom. They are great for a quick snack or for holiday entertaining!

Winter Gift Shop starts on Monday and runs through Thursday next week, please have your money and form turned in to your teachers no later than Monday morning. It is a fun time for the kids to shop for small items for their family/loved ones. We are still in need of volunteer parents to make it run smoothly if you can give a few hours next week between 9:00am – 2:00pm please call Mimi Hicks, 435-0329. Thank you!

Cookie Dough/Market Day and Frankenmuth Fundraising orders will be delivered on Tuesday Dec. 13! Market Day/Cookie Dough can be picked up from 4:30-5:30. Frankenmuth Fundraisers can be picked up from 4:00 – 7:00. Both are to be picked up through the cafeteria. Please mark your calendars to pick up your orders this night or make other arrangements ahead of time. This is a very busy time of year – but the orders will have to be picked up so we don’t have items here over the Winter Break.