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 16^th.  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 24^th 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                                                              

WEEKEND NEWS

March 2, 2012

Dear Parents,

THIS WEEK’S HOMEWORK

* Lion’s Club Essay:  Please see the cover sheet for specific directions that must be followed.  Please return the cover sheet with the essay.  Talk with your child about the theme:  “How can I best serve my country in times of need and disaster?”

* Reading:  read nightly and fill out your reading log

         

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

·                    FIELD TRIP:  Snowshoeing has been cancelled, but we have rescheduled with the Parks and Rec. Dept. to go to Ross Park for rock climbing, Frisbee golfing, and walking the Greenway.  We will be going on Thursday, May 10^th.  This will be an all day field trip.  The cost is $10.00, so the students who have already paid for snowshoeing will only have to return a new bus permission slip which will be sent home in April.  For those parents who had paid to go snowshoeing, I will refund your money.  You are more than welcome to come to Ross Park with us, but you will not have to pay.  More information to come in April!!

·                    The new book orders will be due by Friday, March 16^th.  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.

·                    Spring Break is March 26^th - March 30^th.

·                    NO SCHOOL for students:  Mon., March 5^th

·                    Report cards are now viewable on Infinite Campus Parent Portal THANK YOU for using Infinite Campus. 

Have a great weekend with your family!                                 

Denise Thompson                                                                 

WEEKEND NEWS

February 17, 2012

“I am responsible and always learning!”

Dear Parents,

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

·         HOMEWORK INFORMATION:  These past four weeks our class has been completing the “End Punctuation and Commas” section of the pink Language homework together. We are no longer doing this section together.  I have attached a hot pink Comma and Direct Quotations reference paper for them.  PLEASE have them KEEP this and use this reference while completing their homework each week. On the pink Math homework they need to start converting the last problem on the #2 Algorithms section.  They will need to convert inches to feet, quarts to gallons, minutes to hours, etc.  I would also like them to start using the standard measurements of ¼ instead of 2/8, ½ instead 4/8, and ¾ instead of 6/8.  If you could check their work over in these areas, I would really appreciate it.  Thanks!

·         PENNY WARS FOR THE IDAHO FOOD BANK START ON TUESDAY!!

Penny Wars will start Tuesday, February 21st and run all week through Friday, February 24th.

All money donated will be given to the Idaho Food Bank.  Students may add pennies to their classroom jars.  Silver coins may be added to other classroom jars and will count against the pennies.  At the end of the week the money will be counted and the classroom with the most money wins a party.  Help us support the Idaho Food Bank!

·         AR GOALS & READ IN PAJAMA PARTY:  AR Goals are due this coming Friday, Feb. 24^th by the end of the day.  The students have also earned a PJs/Blanket/Pillow Read-In Party!!  Next Friday, they may wear sweats or appropriate pajamas, bring a pillow, favorite blanket, and/or stuffed animal.  They may also bring a snack to eat while they read their favorite book from 1:20-2:00.  Congratulations Room 5 Falcons!!  You are soaring high!! 

·         PRIDE DAYS:  Remind your students to wear Ellis colors/shirts every Friday for Pride Day.  Colors are blue, gray, and pink.  There is a contest every week to see which class is wearing the most colors (only shirts are counted).  There is a traveling trophy for the highest class percentage.                                  

·         Thank you for the extra Kleenex boxes.  We are making great use of them. We could still use more to get us through the school year.J

·         Thank you for logging onto Infinite Campus Portal to view grades, etc. 

·         MOMS IN THE MORNING:  We had a wonderful turn out for this event.  Thanks to all the dads who helped serve all of our amazing moms!! A huge THANK YOU to the PTA for sponsoring this event.

THIS WEEK’S HOMEWORK

*    Language:  Drops In The Bucket D6                                                                            

*    Math:  Drops In The Bucket Number 6

*    Language:  Direct Quotations pg. 35

*    Reading:  Main Idea pg. 57-58

*    Reading:  read nightly and fill out your reading log.  STUDENTS SHOULD BE AT 84% OF THEIR GOAL BY TODAY.  Last day for goal is Friday, Feb. 24^th.

Have a great weekend with your family!

Denise Thompson

                                      

WEEKEND NEWS

February 10, 2012

“I am responsible and always learning!”

Dear Parents,

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

·         CLASS AND SPRING PORTRAIT PICTURES: Class and spring pictures will be taken on Thursday, February 16^th:  Please read the information on the picture packet.  It has information about the individual spring pictures and the cost of the class pictures.  You can return the money for any class picture in the envelope.

·         Moms in the Morning Friday, Feb.17^th:  Please read the attached slip.  If you plan on attending, sign and return the form to school by Wed., Feb. 15^th.

·         VALENTINE’S DAY AND BOXES: Students may make a Valentine box at home or they may make a sack at school.  Students may bring their Valentine’s cards and boxes any time next week.  Please make sure they have their names on the boxes.  I have put a list of student names in their homework folders.

·         SCHOLASTIC BOOK ORDERS:  February orders are being sent home.  Due date is Feb. 15^th.  You may order on-line www.scholastic.com/bookclubs .  Enter code HCWNC to get to our class order forms.  The class gets a free book for every order placed on-line.  If students want to order a book with their Christmas coupon, they need to write “Free” next to the book on the order form.

THIS WEEK’S HOMEWORK

•  Language:  Drops In The Bucket D5                                                                             
• Math:  Drops In The Bucket Number 5 
• Math:  2-Digit by 2-Digit Multiplication Practice Page 
• Reading:  read nightly and fill out your reading log.  STUDENTS SHOULD BE AT 63% OF THEIR GOAL BY TODAY.  Last day for goal is Friday, Feb. 24^th.

 Have a great weekend with your family!

Denise Thompson

                        

WEEKEND NEWS

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

“I AM RESPONSIBLE AND ALWAYS LEARNING!”

Dear Parents,

   IMPORTANT INFORMATION

·         HUNDRED’S DAY is Wednesday, Feb. 8^th.  Our school is having each child bring a project made from 100 items they have at home.  They may use cereal, macaroni, pennies, etc.  Get creative!!  I have put a piece of cardstock in each homework folder that may be used to glue the items onto.

·         VALENTINE’S DAY AND BOXES: Students may make a Valentine box at home or they may make a sack at school.  Students may bring their Valentine’s cards and boxes any time next week.  Please make sure they have their names on the boxes.  I have put a list of student names in their homework folders.

·         THANK YOU TO MRS. LISH FOR ANOTHER WONDERFUL MUSIC LESSON!!  We love having Laney’s grandma share her talents with us.

·         SCHOLASTIC BOOK ORDERS:  February orders are being sent home.  Due date is Feb. 15^th.  You may order on-line www.scholastic.com/bookclubs .  Enter code HCWNC to get to our class order forms.  The class gets a free book for every order placed on-line.  If students want to order a book with their Christmas coupon, they need to write “Free” next to the book on the order form.

·         CLASS AND SPRING PORTRAIT PICTURES: Class and spring pictures will be taken on Thursday, February 16th.  (I had told you the wrong date in my Jan. 20^th newsletter.) Packets will be sent home with information before picture day.

·         UPCOMING DATES AND EVENTS:

·         February 15th, Wednesday- W/F kindergarten session only spring and class pictures

·         February 16th, Thursday- spring and class pictures K- 5th

·         February 17th, Friday- Moms and Muffins 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

·         February 20th, Monday- President's Day, No school

·         February 21st through February 24th- Penny Wars

·         February 24th, Friday- End of 2nd trimester-AR GOALS DUE

·         February 27th, Monday- Record Day, No school

THIS WEEK’S HOMEWORK

•   Language:  Drops In The Bucket D 4 
• Math:  Drops In The Bucket Number 4
• Math:  Multi-Digit Multiplication 
• Reading:  read nightly and fill out your reading log. 

Have a great weekend with your family!

Denise Thompson