WEEKEND NEWS
March 9, 2012
Dear Parents,
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
· Spring picture packets are being sent home today. These are complete packets. If you want to buy any, keep those sheets that you want and return the rest of the pictures. Pay only for the picture sheets that you keep. Please return all money and unwanted packets to school as soon as possible.
· We will be starting Long Division next week in Math. We will be showing students different strategies including the “Short Cut/Traditional Method”. Students still need practice with their multiplication facts. Please help your child study his/her facts everyday between 10-15 minutes.
· In Language, we have been writing a persuasive essay. Next week, we will begin our poetry unit.
· The new book orders will be due by Friday, March 16th. Remember you can order on-line using this code: HCWNC . Make any checks payable to Scholastic Book Clubs. If students are using their free coupon, just mark it on the order form.
· Upcoming ISAT testing dates for our class: Tuesday, April 17th Language, Tuesday, April 24th Reading, and Tuesday, May 1st Math.
THIS WEEK’S HOMEWORK
* Language: Drops In The Bucket D8
* Math: Drops In The Bucket Number D8
* Language: Sequencing Page
* Reading: read nightly and fill out your reading log.
Have a great weekend with your family!
Denise Thompson
