Week 13 - Last Week of the Trimester

Wow! We are already 1/3 of the way through this school year. Time flies when you are learning a lot AND having fun. ; > )

Learning Update
- This week we will be having our Social Studies Explorers test on Thursday, November 9th.
- 4th Graders will be writing their rough drafts on World War II this week in class and at home.
- We will be learning how to write a five-paragraph essay consisting of an introduction paragraph, three body paragraphs and a concluding paragraph.

Class News
- We will be attending an assembly on Thursday about "Fun with Physics."
- Report cards will be sent home on Friday, November 17th.
- Our next field trip is in December when we see a play at Aptos Jr. High School.
- 5th grade students are doing their newsgroup stories every other Monday. Their next one is due on Monday, November 13th.

Weekly Quote
"I am always ready to learn although I do not always like being taught."
~Winston Churchill

Weekly Joke
Q: what sound do porcupines make when they kiss?
A: Ouch

Weekly Riddle
I am always excited
I tell people where things are at
You can play a game on me
I'm very rich
I give percentages
I am always looking up
And.......
I look like a light in the sky
I keep things arranged that are to my right
I keep things arranged that are to my left
What are We?

Homework
Monday
Reading - 4th Grade - 20/4/1, 5th Grade - p. 236 -249 + Summary
Math - L56
Spelling - Correct Mistakes X3 in cursive + Write sentences with each spelling word
Social Studies - Test Thursday
Projects - WWII, Hero

Tuesday
Reading - Read 20 minutes
Math - L57
Spelling - Continue sentences with words
Other - Write 5 topic sentences for Reports: WWII, American Historical Hero
Social Studies - Study for test on Thursday, 4th Grade - Ch. 3 on Explorers/Ch. 3 5th Graders by finishing the Chapter Review at the end of the chapter.

Wednesday
Reading - 20 minutes Reading Counts
Math - Finish L58 odds + Pre-Test
Spelling - Finish Sentences
Study for DOL/Spelling Tests
Social Studies - Test tomorrow
NO SCHOOL FRIDAY!