Math- We will continue with unit 4 this week. The class will be getting lots of practice on their multiplication skills. Expect homework 3-4 days this week.
Science- We will continue with chapter 3 “Animal Habitats” this week. We will be discussing grasslands, deserts, tundra, and forests.
Michigan History- We will be finishing chapter 2 “Michigan’s First People”. The study guide will be coming home on Thursday. Our test will be on Wednesday, December 18th. Also just a reminder that you may want to start thinking about your child’s homework assignment that is due January 20th, 2014. We will begin our reports once we return from Christmas Break. I will be asking the students this week what tribe they would like to research. If you have not returned the blue note which explains the homework portion of this assignment (the dwelling) I will be sending a new note to be signed today.
Spelling- We will be doing Lesson 10 “long o short o”. A new list is coming home today. This list also has Lesson 11 and Lesson 12 on it. Please post it somewhere safe.
English/Writing- The class will finally begin writing their personal narrative on a special object. They will be expected to use all the skills we have learned thus far in their paper. Here are the items they will need to use awesome adjectives, correctly punctuated dialogue, good dialogue with feelings and emotions, linking words, voice, a beginning, middle, and end, interesting beginnings, strong endings.
Book It: December calendars went home with students who participated in November. If your child did not participate in November and you would like them to participate this month let me know. Good work!!! Keep reading!!!!!
Homework: Thanks for getting on top of this with your child. Homework came back very well this week.
Reward Afternoon: The class has earned their first reward afternoon for their behavior. We will be doing this on Thursday. I would like the class to bring in board games from home. We will also do a snack bar. Your child is welcome to make a snack and bring it in to share with the class. Please see the special note I sent home today which explains this more.
Homework
Math- Plan on homework 3-4 days this week.
Spelling- Lesson 10
Test: on Friday
Michigan History: Test on Wednesday, December 18th. Study guide will come home on Thursday.
Points of Interest
December 9th: Gym
December 12th: Reward Afternoon
December 16th: Delayed Start
December 16th: Christmas Program
December 19th: Christmas Party/ Ugly Sweater Day
Our Christmas Party is quickly approaching. We drew names last week for their exchange gift. The price limit is $3-$5. If this is a hardship for anyone please send me a note and other arrangements can be made. It is also Ugly Sweater Day.
If you volunteered to send in an item for our party I will be sending a note home with your child this week.
FYI
Substitute Teacher Thursday and Friday: On December 12-13 Mrs. Verberkmoes will be subbing for me. I have been in contact with her and everything should run smoothly. Please remind your child to do their best. Thanks again for understanding.
McBain Elementary Christmas Program: This will be held on Monday, December 16th at 7:00pm in the high school
Gym. This involves students in 1st-through-4th grades. Students will need to report to the multi-use room at 6:45pm, wearing their Sunday best!
