AUGUST 22-24

     We are well on our way through the first quarter of school.
 
     I am very proud of our class.  We were able to complete our first paragraph writing assignment about a story we read in class.  Please come to open house this weekend so you are able to see our Star Writers :)

     We have had a couple weeks to become adjusted to the schedule so now we will become accountable for our work and actions.  Many students are working very hard in class however some still need to be reminded of what they should be doing.  Please remind your child that while we are in class they will need to be listening at all times.  Talking to our neighbors is not a good idea.  This not only distracts them it also distracts the other students who are on task and ready to learn.  Along with transitioning in the classroom between subjects some students are working slowly.  It is very important that they keep up during transitioning between subjects.  We have very busy days with many subjects.  If they fall behind and do not finish an assignment they need to put it aside and move on with the class to the following subject.

      Continue to sign your child's planner and use it as a source of communication.

     English - We have begun using our English Book.  Unit 1 sentence structure
 
     Reading - Animal fact/Animal Fable  We will have our comprehension test Friday

     Spelling - test Friday, Students were also suppose to look up vocabulary words and study for          Friday's test.

     Math - We took our first math test and I am very proud of the students.  Some will still need a little work but we all did well for the first test using the new math program.  Please look for your child's test on Friday.

     Social Studies -  Ch 1 Geography
                                Please look for a study guide next week.  We will be having a test the end of the
                               week.

     Science - ch 1  Plants

     Religion - Chap 3 We show Love for One Another

   
Your child was able to check out library books last week.  I will be sending home a note with some ideas for your child to do a book report.  Please look for a note next week in the homework folder.


Reminders :

August 26 - Free dress for $1. Proceeds will go to the SPCA

August 24 & 25 - school pictures

August 28 - Open House 11-1:00 pm

September 5 - No School

September 8 - Virgin Mary's Birthday
                       Our class will be helping with the mass on this day. Each child will be in a part of the
                       Mass.