November 2, 2007

We have been very busy the past two weeks! The information below will provide you with a little insight into our upcoming activities.

November 5th & 6th:
There is no school for students. They are Teacher In-Service days.

Field Trip:
If you haven't already done so, please submit your permission slip for our trip on November 13th & 14th.

Explorer's Unit:
Fourth Graders just finished up the Explorer's Unit. They were broken into groups and created skits about their explorers. The skits were taped and once compiled we will show them to the classes. Hopefully, we'll be able to present them to you at a later date!

Science Project:
Projects are due next Wednesday. Your children came home yesterday with the directions. Please don't spend money on these. I want them to find materials from around the house to create their model of a simple machine. They have a green & white reference that they can use to decide what type of machine they would like to make.

Spelling:
The students spelling test format will change. The Cloze paragraphs that have been assigned for homework, will be the new format for the test. This will enable the students to better understand the context of the word. As you've noticed, one of the weekly spelling assignments is to use a dictionary to look up the meaning of their words. If there is not a dictionary in the home, please purchase one. Looking words up in a book teaches ABC order as well as various other skills.

Beginning the week of the 12th, there will be 25 words instead of 20. The five extra, are words that are going to increase their vocabulary. The twenty words that they have been previously assigned are known to most of the students and are used on a daily basis. These words are equally important because they teach the students the different aspects of grammar.

Have extra candy?
Did your kids get tooo much candy, this week? We're excepting donations for our treat jar. Please send in!

I've already met about half of our class's parents, I can't wait to meet the rest. I am still enjoying our wonderful kids.

If for any reason you need to touch base with me, please do! I can be reached anytime via email @ delana.reeves@cobbk12.org or at the school number.