September 7-11

The MarshallPublic Schools develops the potential of each learner for success in a changing world.

Reading: We will be working on Monitoring Comprehension

We have talked about using these symbols when we read to help us better understand our reading.

Something you knew

Something new to you; interesting

Something confusing or you don’t know

Best part

Spelling:Sort 1

I’m grouping students according to their needs so not all students in my class will have the same spelling list. If you have questions about this please email me or call me and I’ll be happy to talk with you.

Writing/Grammar: 4 square writing/homophones

Math: Finish up place value andtest.

Science: We will be starting Magnetism. This past week we worked on Inquiry and Scientific Method. We did several experiments such as Bubble Gum Bubble Gum, Pretzel Predictions and Bouncy Ball.

Important Information:

No School Sept. 7th- Labor Day- Enjoy your family

  • Have your child keep reading each night. Remember that our goal is to read 400 minutes each month.Please record these minutes on your reading calendar.
  • Project Success starts Sept. 15. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:05- 5:00. If you need more information please email me.
  • NWEA Reading Test- for my class will be Mon. Sept. 14 8:15-10:00
  • NWEA Math Test- for my class will be Thurs. Sept. 24 8:15-10:15
  • Book Orders – Due by Mon. Sept. 14please make checks payable to Scholastic.
  • Water Bottles – please continue to have your students bring one
  • Planners – Please sign your child’s planner each night. If they miss more than twice in one week they must write me a $25 check. This planner keeps open communications between teacher, student and parent.
  • Checkbook System – In my class students are given a “checkbook”. They have a weekly allowance and also get paid for various jobs that they do in class. Everyone will have a chance to do all the jobs in the classroom throughout the year. Students must write checks for various reasons such as not being prepared for class, not following the rules: Be safe, Be Responsible, Be Respectful, they must also buy checks if they run out. They must write checks to attend monthly class parties (usually the last Friday of the month). These are some of the ways to earn and spend money in my class.
  • If your child has to write a check they will either write to tell you why, I will email you or you will get a copy of the check and you can discuss it with your child. Thank you in advance for your support in keeping our students safe, respectful and responsible.

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