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October 16, 2007

Week Of 10/15/07

October 15, 2007

Upcoming Week at a Glance 10/15/07: Happy October!

Problem of the week (10/15/07): 

Is 13 a prime or a composite number? Explain your answer.

Last week's answer :Possible answers:  4

This weeks features:

Math-This week we will be continuing our work on graphing/data analysis.

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Science

Social Studies:

Let's talk about the Civil War! We are going to explore the Civil War, its causes, and Reconstruction.

Reading/Language Arts/Spelling/Vocabulary-

Vocabulary List:

chirp-a high pitched sound

eyesight-vision

rustle-to move with soft crackling or fluttering sounds

contenment-satisfaction, happiness

limbs-large tree branches

Spelling List:

baby-sit, first aid, flashlight, high school, goalkeeper, all right, airmail, one-way, bodyguard, something, good-bye, birthday, outside, himself, everybody, everyone, anything, themselves.

"Maniac Magee", and "The Kid in The Red Jacket"

Reading informational text strategies.

Language Arts-Sentence writing strategies, parts of speech,  Persuasive Writing,Vocabulary Word Wrap.

Newsy Notes:

Chicken buscuits have increased to $2.50 due to an increase in the school's cost to purchase them.

Early release 10/17

Reminders to Students:

* Go to bed early!

*Please come prepared to class every day!

*Finish your homework first, then play!

*Say something kind and respectful to someone!

Reminders to Parents:

Your child will need to bring the following supplies daily:

Spiral notebooks for journaling/notetaking, subject folders for organizing work, an ample supply of pencils (at least 2), a red and a blue or black pen, AND a great attitude!!!