Newsletter

Mrs. Thurman’s Newsletter
August 21, 2009

Wow – What a great first week! The kids are so awesome and things have really gone smoothly. Thank you for everything you’ve done to make this week a success.

Next Week:

Reading – Next week we will spend time in reading working on procedures, checking out books from our classroom library and creating a response log to use during writing time.

Writing – The students will create a writing spiral. We will interview different adults to see how they use writing in their jobs, we will take a field trip around the school to see where writing occurs, and we will write!

Math – Our math year starts with multiplication arrays.

Science – We will begin a study of the types of rocks and rock cycle.

Spelling Words for test on Friday: skate, blade, gain, safe, drag, aid, past, gray, drain, jail, shape, plant, hang, pray, pain, glass, shall, sale, steak, break
Grammar Focus: On the back of the spelling list is our grammar focus for the week. This week it is capitalization. The students should complete the problems that have not been finished and return it Friday. There is a short grammar quiz with the spelling test.

Homework: There will be math homework on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Sometimes our lessons take longer than expected (or less time than expected) so please check the assignment book each day to see if there is anything highlighted.


August Birthdays
Parker Hanks – Happy Birthday, Parker!

This and That
Wednesday, August 26th – PICTURE DAY!
Please turn in the paperwork that was in the white folder as soon as possible.
If you have not purchased an assignment book please send the money as soon as possible. ($5.00)
Class shirts can be ordered for $7.00. If you need an order form please let me know.


I AM SENDING THIS WEEK’S NEWSLETTER HOME ON PAPER. I WILL ALSO EMAIL IT TO YOU OVER THE WEEKEND. PLEASE RESPOND TO THE EMAIL TO LET ME KNOW WHEN YOU RECEIVE IT. NEXT WEEK IT WILL COME ONLY ON EMAIL IF YOU CHOOSE THAT YOU HAVE EMAIL AND WOULD CHECK IT DAILY. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THERE IS A QUESTION OR CONCERN ABOUT THAT.

Spelling City - Spelling practice

Hi Friends,
On the right side of the blog you will see a link for Spelling City. This is a fun site where students can practice their spelling words. When you get to the site it will ask you to enter the words but if you click on my name at the top you will see my lists. I have just added Unit 1 for this week. Explore the site and let me know what you think!