WEEK 8

Dear Parents,

Here is a quick update from Room 12:

WWII Projects

* On Tuesday our class completed a rough draft of our title page for our WWII project. We also went over what a bibliography is used for and how we write the different components. (author, publisher, date, etc.) This information is also in the packet that each child should have. Let me know if they lost their copy.

*We will start the WWII speeches on Wednesday, October 24th. I suggest that the students practice in front of a mirror, or even video tape themselves if time permits.

*Today I went over a template for the report with the students. In this packet there is also a section on effective Thesis Statements with several good examples that relate to our report. Finally, there is a grading rubric that will help you understand my expectations and grading methods.

*The week prior to this project being due I will give less homework ;>)

Field Trips

First off, I would like to say thank you to ALL of the parents who went on the trip to the Tech Museum. It was quite a hassle with the unclear fees and organizing the trip. I appreciate all of the parents' flexibility and patience through the process. The Body Exhibit and IMAX movie were amazing and our students benefitted from this truly enriching experience and this made it all worth it.

Our next field trip is scheduled on Friday, October 26th when we will go to the Register Pajaronian Newspaper facility. This is a perfect trip because we will be creating class newspapers in the upcoming weeks. Furthermore, students in our class will have the opportunity to write articles for the school's digital newspaper. The permission slips and the parent driver forms will go home

I also scheduled a trip to the Long's Marine Lab on Friday, December 7th. More information will be coming later next month.


Canned Food Drive

Our class is also participating in a canned food drive. This gives us a chance to give to those who are less fortunate.

PARENT CONFERENCES

Please check our class blog to confirm your conference time. Let me know if this time will not work so we can reschedule.

This is truly an amazing class! Each child is motivated and enthusiastic in class and they are doing an excellent job turning in their homework. I set a high bar and these students are rising to meet the challenge. Our attendance has been very consistent, which is critical for their academic and social development. I look forward to seeing you all the week of parent-teacher conferences.

Thanks for all of your support!

Mr. Sweet


PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE TIMES

Monday, October 15th
12:40-Kate
1:20-Jeff
1:40-Jack
2:00-Sydney
2:20-Nicole
2:40-Emma

Tuesday, October 16th
12:10-Isabel
12:30-Joe
2:00-Taylor

Wednesday, October 17th
12:40-Gabby
1:00-Rachel S.
1:20-Dante
1:40-Adam
2:00-Victor
2:30-Jennah

Thursday, October 18th
12:40-Ian
1:00-Kellie
1:40-Chance
2:00-Ivan
2:20-Graham
2:40-Daryn

Friday, October 19th
12:40-Josh
1:00-Rachel F.
2:40-Sophia


WEEKLY QUOTE

October gave a party;
The leaves by hundreds came -
The Chestnuts, Oaks, and Maples,
And leaves of every name.
The Sunshine spread a carpet,
And everything was grand,
Miss Weather led the dancing,
Professor Wind the band.
~George Cooper, "October's Party"

WEEKLY RIDDLE

This is as light as a feather, yet no man can hold it for long. What is it?







Homework Monday

Reading - Read Chapter 9 + Summary
Math - Finish L36
Spelling - p. 57 + 59 in cursive DUE FRIDAY
Social Studies - Finish Review in workbook p. 10 & 11
WWII Projects - Choose creative project(s) by Friday + two research sources

Homework Tuesday

Reading - Read Chapter 10 + Summary
Math - Finish L38
Spelling - p. 57 + 59 in cursive DUE FRIDAY
Social Studies - Finish Review in book p. 49
WWII Projects - Choose creative project(s) by Friday + two research sources

Homework Wednesday

Reading - Read Chapter 11 + Summary
Math - Finish L39
Spelling - p. 57 + 59 in cursive DUE FRIDAY
Social Studies - STUDY FOR TEST
WWII Projects - Choose creative project(s) by Friday + two research sources
OTHER-Finish sad/scary story final draft -

Homework Thursday

Reading - Read Chapter 12
Math - Finish L40
Spelling - p. 57 + 59 in cursive DUE FRIDAY
WWII Projects - Choose creative project(s) by Friday + two research sources
STUDY FOR TESTS