Mr. Wandell's Class

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Newsletter # 9, December 18, 2009

Reading:
We read, “The Pretty Pennies Picket” this week.  The was the first story of 
Unit Three, Taking a Stand.  This unit tells of people from various times and 
places who did not accept the status quo and decided to stand up against 
unfair practices.  The unit three assessment test was given to your child 
this week, after we reviewed it in class.

Math:
We took the Chapter Eight test today.  Remember, students are able to re-take 
a test if they scored a sixty nine percent or lower.  We'll start Chapter 
Nine, Understanding and Using Percent when we track back on.

Spelling/Writing:
We take a spelling pretest every Monday.  Students learn and take notes on 
the spelling pattern and are given worksheets to increase their understanding 
of it.

Persuasive writing packets were distributed yesterday.  We’ll focus on this 
topic when we return from our break.

Social Studies/Science:
We’re on Chapter Six, Plate Tectonics.  This is a fascinating and interesting 
chapter the students enjoy learning about.  We finished up Section One this 
week and will take a quiz next week.

Notes from Mr. Wandell:

You would never know that we only have two and half days of school left.  The 
class’s behavior has been exceptional this week.

We took our MYPAS (Mid Year Performance Assessment Standards) tests last 
week.  I look forward to sharing those results with you and your child when 
we track back on.

We are making gingerbread houses on Monday with our buddy kindergarten class 
(Ms. Buchberger).  The good news – my mother in law has generously donated 
all of the supplies.

We are tracking off on Wednesday.  Please provide your child with two, white 
plastic grocery bags.  This will keep their books and supplies organized.

I hope you have a wonderful Holiday season and get to spend some “fun” time 
with your child during their off track time.  I look forward to teaching my 
wife and daughter how to snow ski, as I did with my son years ago.  I also 
look forward to spending time with my friends and family.

When you look at your life, the greatest happinesses are family happinesses.  
~Joyce Brothers

Important Dates:

December 23 - Minimum Day (dismissed at 12:30)
December 24 - January 1 - Winter Break
January 4 - February 3 - off track (C track)

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