December 1, 2007

We have just a few weeks before the Winter Break and SOOO much to do! You may have noticed that your children are reading more everyday. They are getting stronger in their skills. Please talk to your child about what they're reading.
In class, we are working on Fables and the meanings behind them. Each student is going to create their own fable, as our culminating activity, that will be published for their classmates to read. In science, we are discussing light, colors and sound. They are very intrigued by how we see light and where it comes from. In math, we are working on Geometry. It has been a nice breather for those students who are not very excited about the mechanics of multiplication and division. If you get a chance, please purchase a protractor for them to practice at home. In Social Studies, we are learning about regions, latitude & longitude as well as Hemispheres, Prime Meridian and Equator.

Just a few reminders:

Fox Theater Field Trip - Monday, Dec. 3rd. If your child does not have a bagged lunch, they can purchase one from the Cafeteria. Please send a snack. We probably won't eat lunch until 1pm and everyone will be starving by this time, since our regular lunch time is 10:58. I have asked the student to dress up a little a more than usual since we're going to the theater. I don't want any of them to feel uncomfortable, or overdressed, but all should look nice...

Arts Night- I was GREAT to meet as well as see many of you at Arts Night. The Chorus and art work were beautiful.

Spelling Bee- We will have a School-Wide Spelling Bee in January. I have sent home a list of words for everyone to study. Attached to the list is a website where all the words can be found. Please help your child practice. Our Class Spelling Bee is December 14th. The winner and an alternate will move on to the School-Wide Bee.

On-Line Testing- A few weeks a go a flyer went home about studying on-line for the CRCT. Please assist your child with this. It is great practice.

Santa Breakfast- Sat. , Dec. 8th from 9 -12PM. $3.00 per child. Pictures are $2. Please come for a great time.

Please feel free to contact me at anytime via email @delana.reeves@cobbk12.org or on the school phone.
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