Classroom News September 27, 2011

Happy Tuesday! First I would like to thank all the volunteers who helped to make our watermelon feed a fun community event for everyone! This will be an exciting week at Camas Ridge! Tuesday night curriculum Night begins at 5:45 p.m. with teacher introductions. At 6:30 p.m. the 4/5 presentations will begin. I hope to see everyone there. On Wednesday, the students will have their school pictures taken. I am excited to see the students all dressed up! Finally, please return the conference scheduling slips as soon as possible. Thank you for your support!! Have a wonderful week. ~Donna

LIBRARY HELP!

Our class is in need of one or two weekly volunteers to assist us during our library check out time. If you are interested, please contact me very soon! Thanks!!!

MATH BLOCK

Math classes began this week. Please remember ALL 4^th and 5^th graders MUST bring their notebooks everyday. Math homework will be given daily in some classes. Bringing a notebook everyday will help keep your child organized.

In Ms. D's 4th grade math class students will have a weekly homework sheet to complete and daily homework sheet reviewing concepts taught in class that day. Daily homework will be sent home Monday-Thursday. Weekly homework will be sent home on Monday and is due the following Monday. It is important students get in the habit of completing nightly math homework. This will greatly help them as they prepare for 5th grade and middle school homework routines.

LANGUAGE ARTS BLOCK

*Writing: Students have started using All The Right Type. This program will teach correct keyboarding strokes. As the year continues, students will gain keyboarding speed! Also, many students do not have time to complete penmanship lessons at school Please complete these at home and return to class. Be sure to check for appropriate letter formation.

*Reading: Next week we will begin a Native American Studies, Literature Unit. It will continue throughout the month of October.

*Spelling: Please help your student choose the appropriate spelling list for his/her level. Lists are on the back of this letter. Tests will be given on Wednesday afternoons. Students can practice their words online at http://www.spellingcity.com. Click “Find a List” and search for teacher name “Donna DuBois”.

This weeks spelling lists are:

High Frequency Writing Words

4th Grade List

5th Grade List

Challenge List (open to any student)

Homework Highlights:

All homework is due Tuesday

October 4th, 2011

**All Incomplete Class Work**

***Writing Homework***

Think of a fairytale. Fracture the fairytale by adding your own original thinking. 4^th graders minimum 2 paragraph, 5^th graders minimum 3 paragraphs

***Reading Log***

Read at least 20 minutes 5 nights this week.

***Challenge***

Discover what the funny symbol in this letter is!

Important Dates:

September 28^th Picture Day

October 7^th No School

October 14^th No School