Announcements

December 14 - 18, 2009
   
   This week we will finsih reading "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" by 
Barbara Robinson. Your child should study the given vocabulary words nightly 
and review the work completed in class. Have your child tell you what the 
each chapter was about in their own words and it will help them as well. It 
would also be helpful for your child to reread the chapter read in class as 
part of their assigned 20 minutes reading homework.
   
  In math, we will continue to with the study of Geometry. However....it is 
very important to keep practicing multiplication facts! Daily timed practice 
tests will be given. Refer to the "Homework Agenda" for the facts to 
practice.  

  *Family Christmas Tree Projects were awesome! The students enjoyed sharing 
how and why they designed the trees the way they did. 
  
  *Items for the troops were mailed on Saturday. I would like to thank all 
that donated something...we must provide every opportunity to demonstrate the 
power of giving to our children.
  
  *Items needed for our Christmas party are due on Wednesday. Please let me 
know if you are unable to provide the assigned items so I can make other 
arrangements. 

  ~ Reminder: In the classroom, the students are only allowed to wear navy 
blue sweaters or sweatshirts. 


  ~ We are almost out of papertowels again.   
   
   
  Please refer to your child's "Weekly Agenda" and Communication Log for 
important announcements and reminders! The agenda should also be used as a 
guide to make sure your child is completing all assigned homework on a 
regular basis. I have noticed that some students are rushing through their 
math homework, and when we check over it in class there are many problems 
incorrect. It would be helpful and beneficial to your child to check over it 
with them. 
  
    
   *** Check out this website:  http://www.lpb.org/education/leap.cfm  

  
  For a complete calendar of events and other important information please 
refer to the school website.
 
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