Friendly Friday News May 5 – 9 Only 2 ½ weeks left

Biscuit Game – Tuesday, May 6, 2008. We leave at 9 AM and return around 2:30PM

In reading we will continue reading in our groups. Many of the students are doing very well. Congratulations to Austin Alexander, Ross Bettis, Walker Faust, and Camryn Jones for meeting their A/R goal. GREAT JOB !!!!!!!

In math we will continue on with fractions.

In social studies we will work on our posters of the continent we chose to research.

We will be doing a state project next week. The students will choose a state to research and make a PPT.

Students need to know what nationality they are. We will be doing a family tree project too.

In science we will doing some science fun experiments working with COLOR such as moving pictures, mixing colors, separate colors, and color dyes.

If any parents would like to donate supplies for the projects please send the following:
tag board 20 sheets
a role of paper towels
something to dye - handkerchief
brown onion
beets
spinach
air dry clay

Spelling Words
1. cheese
2. please
3. tease
4. rise
5. freeze
6. prize
7. quiz
8. rose
9. knew
10. knock
11. knot
12. climb
13. crumb
14. lamb
15. wrist
16. write
17. blend
18. flag
19. club
20. favorite

A visit to the Montgomery Zoo for Earth Day.

Students are working on their paper mache planets after researching their planets for Aerospace Week.

Students are working on their clay pots after discussing a lesson on Korean pottery.

Third grade went to Kindergarten to read to them for Read Across America week.

Some students dress up for "Green Grinch Day."

Some pictures of the third grade with their crazy feet.

Here is some pictures of what we've been up to this year.


Playing a game of what kickball in space for
our Civil Air Patrol lessons.
















Grades 2nd - 6th raised money by reading books and earning A/R points for the Read to Feed program.

We planted trees for Arbor Day with the 4th grade. Look for the colorful sticks marking the trees we planted along the elementary building.

Friendly Friday News April 28 - May 2
*Thanks to Ms. Craig & Ms. Ashley for driving us to the zoo.
*Please remember to send in permission slips by April 30 for the field trip to Lanark Field Day on May 15.
*Please have your read over the weekend so they can meet their A/R goal.

In Reading we will continue in our reading groups and writing about our books.

In Math we will finish up Chapter 11 and have a TEST on Tuesday. We will move onto Chapter 12 Fractions & Decimals.

In English we will practice writing a letter and work on pronouns.

In Social Studies we will talk about continents.

In Science we will start Chapter 10 - Work and Machines

Spelling Words - 12 words work energy North America South America Africa Asia Australia Europe Antarctica fraction numerator denominator

Friendly Friday News April 21 - 25
We will be going to Montgomery Zoo for Earth Day April 22 at 9:00 AM and returning to school around 2:30 PM.

We are still reading in reading groups and working really hard for an ice cream party if we read enough words for the last nine weeks.

We will learn how to write a letter in English this week.

In math we will continue with Chapter 11.

In Social Studies we will finish up our lessons on Korea.

In Science we will be doing a class project on the planets. Each student will research one planet and then make a paper mache planet to hang in the classroom. We will make the planets in class. If you would like to send supplies, the following is needed: balloons, flour, and newpapers.

Spelling Words Sun Moon Mars Pluto Jupiter Saturn Venus Uranus Mercury Neptune Comets Asteriods centimeter meter kilometer milliliter liter gram kilogram degrees

Friendly Friday News! March 31 – April 4
PTA Meeting This week
I hope everyone enjoyed their spring break.
In Reading we will continue to read Flat Stanley and Horrible Harry collections.
In Math we are continuing on with geometry. (Pages 290-301)
In Science we will talk about friction this week. (Pages E22-E29)
In Social Studies we will be learning how to read charts and develop some map skills while talking about Korea.
If someone could bring in the following supplies it would be GREAT!
1 bag of flour
1 can of salt
1 small jar of vegetable oil
1 assorted pack of food coloring
1 pack of Plastic straws


Monday
Read for 30 minutes
Math homework
Tuesday
Read for 30 minutes
Study for spelling pre-test
Math homework
Science homework
Wednesday
Read for 30 minutes
Spelling TEST
Math homework
Science homework
Thursday
Read for 30 minutes
Math homework
Friday
Read for 30 minutes



Spelling words
Friction
Korea
Congruent
Symmetry
Pattern
Perimeter
Area
Middle
Center
Strange
Odd
Scared
Afraid
Hurried
Rushed
Winter
Summer
Quickly
Slowly
First
last

March 10-14
Subject to Change
Friendly Friday News
* Thanks To Ms. Faust for coming and reading to us.
*Biscuits Permission Slips Due!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
*In Math we are moving onto numbers 6 -9 with division. Please, please study multiplication facts 6-9’s. We will have a test on Friday for division 6-9’s.
*In Science we will finish up Section E4-E11
*In Social studies we will talk about culture being shared through different types of stories. (Pages 292-299)
*In reading we will start reading groups again. The students will be able to choose a book from the following list to read with their partners.
Flat Stanley Horrible Harry’s Secret
Stanley, Flat Again
Horrible Harry and the Dragon War
Invisible Stanley Song Lee and the Hamster Hunt
Stanley in Space Song Lee and the Leech Man
Stanley and the Magic Lamp
Horrible Harry and t he Mud Gremlins

SUBJECT TO CHANGE
MONDAY
Study multiplication facts
Read for 20 minutes
TUESDAY
Study multiplication facts
Read 20 minutes
Study for Spelling Pre-Test
WEDNESDAY
Study multiplication facts
Read 20 minutes
Science homework
Social Studies homework
Spelling Pre-Test
THURSDAY
Study multiplication facts for TEST
Read 20 minutes
Science homework
Spelling TEST
FRIDAY
Read 20 minutes each day

Spelling words
Hero gurgle
Myth twinkle
Legend wriggle
Position marble
Distance gentle
Motion pebble
Speed struggle
Middle startle
Puddle doubleSingle shuttle

March 3 – 7
Subject to Change
Friendly Friday News
*Please remember to turn in the field trip permission slip for the Biscuit’s Game.
*In Math we are moving onto numbers 6 -9 with division. Please study your multiplication facts 0 – 9. (Pages 254-270)
*In Science we will finish up Section C68-C73 working with earthquakes and volcanoes. We will move onto section The Weather (Pages D4 – 11) in our science
*In Social studies we will talk about People and their culture. (Pages 282 – 289) We will also work on Map Skills. (Pages 290-291)
*In reading we continue reading Dr. Seuss books. March 3 -7 is Read Across America if anyone would like to come in and read to us in their work uniform we would appreciate it. Thanks On Tuesday we will read to the K-4 room. On Thursday we will read to the K-5 room. We have two guest readers this week.

SUBJECT TO CHANGE
MONDAY
Math homework
Study multiplication facts
Read for 20 minutes
TUESDAY
Math homework
Study multiplication facts
Read 20 minutes
Study for Spelling Pre-Test
WEDNESDAY
Math homework
Study multiplication facts
Read 20 minutes
Science homework
Social Studies homework
Spelling Pre-Test
THURSDAY
Math homework
Study multiplication facts
Read 20 minutes
Science homework
Social Studies homework
Spelling TEST
FRIDAY
Study multiplication facts
Read 20 minutes each day

Spelling words

Sphere dishonest
Latitude disagree
Equator disobey
Longitude dislikes
Unload unknown
Unsafe Rewrite
Atmosphere unable
Weather retell
Temperature return
Air pressure rebuild

February 25 - 29
Friendly Friday News
*Please remember to turn in the field trip permission slip for the Biscuit’s Game.
*Last week in math we work with dividing 2’s, 3’s, and 4’s. The students are doing very well. This week we will move on to 0’s, 1’s, & 5’s
*In Science we will work on Section C68-C73. This section talks about different types of storms, hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding, and volcanoes.
*Materials Needed for Science
Monday (a large round bowl, a large spoon, and one color of food coloring) It does not matter the color. HURRICANES
- Tuesday (2 empty one-liter soft drink bottles, rinsed out and labels removed) TORNADOES
*In Social studies we will continue to talk about being a good citizen. (Pages 262-267)
*In reading we continue reading Dr. Seuss books. March 3 -7 is Read Across America if anyone would like to come in and read to us in their work uniform we would appreciate it. Thanks

SUBJECT TO CHANGE
MONDAY
Math homework
Read for 20 minutes
TUESDAY
Math homework
Read for 20 minutes
Study Spelling Words for Pre-Test
WEDNESDAY
Math homework
Pre-Test Spelling
Read for 20 minutes
THURSDAY
Math homework
Spelling TEST
Read for 20 minutes
Social Studies worksheet
WEEKEND
Read for 20 minutes
Spelling words
Nonprofit flood tornado flood earthquake hurricane volcano brightly softly
Dusty frosty highest tallest bigger biggest invention election
Protection Movement amazement

FEBRUARY 18 - 22

Friendly Friday Notes
*I sent home a field trip permission slip with students on Friday for the Biscuit’s field trip.
*In Math we will start on division. (2’s & 3’s)
*In Science we will work on Section C58-C65
*In Social studies we will talk about being a citizen. (Pages 248-255)
*In reading we continue reading Dr. Seuss books.

SUBJECT TO CHANGE
TUESDAY
Math homework
Science worksheet (Page 155)
Read for 20 minutes
WEDNESDAY
Math homework
Study for Pre-test in Spelling
Science worksheet (Page 156)
Read for 20 minutes
THURSDAY
Math homework
Spelling TEST
Read for 20 minutes
Social Studies worksheet
WEEKEND
Read for 20 minutes
Spelling words
Volunteer glacier dividend divisor quotient careful sleepless darkness useful
Weathering erosion hopeless kindness hopeful endless weightless graceful fearless
Colorful cloudless

FEBRUARY 11 - 18


Friendly Friday Notes
*Field Trip – Seussical @ Davis Theatre @ 11:30. If you do not pay and would like to go just bring $7.00 along with you.
*No School – February 15 & 18
*In Math we will work with 9’s and review multiplication facts 0 – 9’s.
*In Science we will work with a short chapter on different types of landforms.
*In Social studies we will talk about Mexico.
*In reading we continue reading Dr. Seuss books.
WEEKEND
Study multiplication facts
Read for 20 minutes
MONDAY
Study multiplication facts
Read for 20 minutes
Science worksheet (Page 149)
TUESDAY
Study multiplication facts
Read for 20 minutes
Science worksheet (Page 150)
Study for Pre-test in Spelling
WEDNESDAY
Study multiplication facts
Read for 20 minutes
Spelling TEST
Social Studies worksheet
THURSDAY
Study multiplication facts
Read for 20 minutes
FRIDAY – NO SCHOOL
WEEKEND
Study multiplication facts
Read for 20 minutes

Spelling words
Landform Mountain Valley Sand dune Plain River Empire
Stopped jogged hummed winning wagging swimming tugging
Skipped napped tripped running flipped planning

FRIENDLY FRIDAY NEWS - JANUARY 22 - 24
In Reading we will work on comprehension skills. We will start a new reading program called Read to Feed. I will be sending home a flyer with more information pertaining to this program.
In English we will write a creative paper using our senses and Hershey kisses.
In Math we will continue with multiplication. (4’s, 5’s, 1’s, and 0’s)
In Science we will talk about the Water Cycle.
In Social Studies we start talking about Switzerland for the multicultural week (January 28 – February 1)
This will be the last week of working with Jan Brett stories as long as time permits.
HYUNDAI FIELD TRIP WEDNESDAY – DRIVERS STILL NEEDED

Spelling Words
Shovel, cancel, hotel, label, towel, nickel, vowel, channel, level, travel, model, product, factors, Swiss, Switzerland, fondue, Guten Morgen (Good Morning is Germany), conserve, groundwater , Eart

TUESDAY
Study spelling words
Study multiplication facts

WEDNESDAY
Study spelling words (PRETEST)
Study multiplication facts

THURSDAY
Study spelling words (TEST)
Study multiplication facts