October 12-16, 2009 HOMEWORK CONTRACT NOTES: Tuesday - Library Thursday - Spelling Test, Math Test Friday - Reading/Vocabulary, Science Test, Possessive Nouns test *** WEEKLY SKILLS Language: Possessive nouns and possessive plural nouns Math: Odd and Even Ordinal numbers through 20 Data from a Chart Science: Students will work in stations and draw a web chart of different insects they are familiar with. Social Studies: Students will work in stations make a chart of local animals. *** MORE IMPORTANT NOTES: CUB ROARS will be sent home once a week (usually Wednesday or Thursday.) Please SIGN AND RETURN them the next day WITH ALL GRADED PAPERS. READING TEXTBOOKS WILL BE SENT HOME ON THURSDAYS for your child to read ALOUD the story of the week in preparation for Friday's Test. Please send the TEXTBOOK BACK TO SCHOOL ON FRIDAY. SNACK SHACK is beginning this Friday (Sept. 4). Please send in your child's money in a labeled envelope. *********************** THIS WEEK'S HOMEWORK ******************************* MONDAY: Spelling – spelling choice Math – worksheet Language – no homework Reading – Read “Monarch Takes Flight” to someone you know, then underline the long "i" words. Don't forget to study your vocabulary words. *** DON’T FORGET YOUR LIBRARY BOOKS *** TUESDAY: Spelling – spelling choice Math – worksheet Language – no language homework Reading – Write a sentence for each vocabulary word. Science - Study the study guide for quiz on Friday. WEDNESDAY: Spelling – spelling choice AND take a practice spelling test Math – worksheet Language – worksheet possessive nouns Reading – Read “Hermie the Hermit Crab” to someone you know. Science - color sheet *** Spelling Test Tomorrow! *** *** Math Test Tomorrow *** THURSDAY: Spelling – No homework in spelling Math – No Homework Language – worksheet Reading – Read the story “Farfallina and Marcel” and study vocabulary words for test. Science - Study the study guide. ***Don’t forget to bring your reading book back*** ***Please continue to encourage your child to use good manners and practice good listening skills at school. We continue to learn and practice our daily routines and procedures. Thank you for all your helpful support. *** PLEASE KEEP THIS HOMEWORK CONTRACT IN THE HOMEWORK BINDER EACH DAY. *** PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN THIS FORM. __________________________________