Sorry for the Delay!!

Whew!  It's been a busy few days, I apologize!

Last week ended on a very positive note - super successful spelling quizzes!  Though I did goof in my communication about the sentences - some people understood that it was going to be five sentences (from the earlier blog) and then I goofed and accidently told others that it would be three sentences.  I apologize!  From this point forward, students will be expected to write five sentences including five spelling words spelled/used correctly.  Last week's quiz, since I made a mistake, I told the students that they could choose if they wanted to write three or five sentences.  The scores will be taken out of the sentences they wrote, and they will not be penalized this week if they wrote less than five sentences.  My bad!  Quizzes should be coming home today/tomorrow.

This week we are moving on to words with the long e pattern.  All students should have a copy of their spelling list at home.  If the list should need to be replaced, please let me know as soon as possible and I will make a copy of the list he/she has in his/her spelling journal. 

We are continuing our study of patterns this week with a focus on function tables!  They are having a BLAST with this so far!  I've been really impressed with their problem solving skills. 

Language Arts we are continuing our Ancillary Materials Unit.  Ancillary materials include reference materials such as almanacs, atlases, encyclopedias, dictionaries, etc.  Students are creating a state report using some of these ancillary materials in class!  Can't wait to share the final projects!

Next week is conference week!   If you haven't already scheduled a conference, please do so as soon as possible!  Thank you! :)  On that note, I'm going to go without a homework packet next week - since the schedule is so bananas.  I'm still going to assign daily reading for 20 minutes and a spelling practice activity, but that's about it!

CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS

This Saturday, October 10th, at 11:45 AM there is a 3D Digital showing of Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs at the Regal Cinemas in Westview.  I was unable to get group rates, I apologize.   This is not a required event - but I would love to see you there!

Just a gentle reminder, students may start entering the classroom at 8:15.  They must be here - ready to go  - by 8:30.  We have so much to do and so little time!  :)

Congratulations to our class for earning their next 25 Soaring With Pride stickers!  We are celebrating today with a short movie and some popcorn - yummy!  Our next reward will be a Pajama Day!  Keep up the great behavior!

Picture day is Thursday, October 8!!  Our time slot is at 10:40 (Yay! Before recess!)  If you wish for your child to clean up real quick before pictures, please send in his/her own brush comb to use - no sharing allowed.

Finally, just FYI, I will be out Thursday afternoon for an appointment with an Orthopedist for my left knee.  I have an old injury that is coming back to haunt me (insert spooky laugh "mwuahahah")!  Hopefully, no surgery, but it's a possibility.  As always, I will keep you informed as to how this will impact the class.  Hopefully not at all!

Thank you for your continued support!  Have a wonderful day!

:)