November 6, 2009
TGIF to all of you! It has been great to meet and talk to everyone in the confernces. I can't wait for the next batch this coming week. The half day is Monday, November 9th. Dismissal is at 11:30AM.
In science we are continuing to learn about the skeletal and muscular systems. Students will be making a model arm this week. Please have your child study the bones. Another quiz will be given on Friday Nov. 13th.
We are working on the research project in class for social studies. Studnets should be working on it in class. What they do not complete in the room they will take home over the weekend. I will be checking in with them on Thursday and Friday to see how far they have gotten. Posters will be made in class. Poster board will be provided.
Please check the attached November Conference Schedule for your conference date and time. If there are any conflicts please notify me ASAP.
Wednesday, November 11th, school is not in session due to Veterans' Day. Monday is our second half day for conferences. Dismissal will be at 11:30AM. Lunch will not be served.
Please remember that I stay after school every Tuesday until 4:30. If you want your child to participate please write a note giving your child permission to stay after. Remember that phone calls asking permission that day are not allowed. Also, please pick up your child promptly at 4:30. Math students are also invited to attend.
The November book report is entitled “A Letter from a Character.” Each student should be reading a mystery for this assignment. THe book report is due on or before Monday, November 23rd.
Please remember to have your child consider signing up for the PTA "Reflections" program. The theme is "Beauty is..." Sign up sheets were sent home last Friday. If you need a new one please let me know. Registration forms are due Monday, November 9th.
If you have not yet returned the Ashokan field trip RSVP slip please do so immediately. Fundraising packets have been sent home with those students who are attending so that they may sell candles to reduce their payments.
One more thing: If you are interested in volunteering an hour or two to help with our classroom please let me know via e-mail, note, etc. I am in need of someone to assist with copying, hanging things in the hallway, preparing items for lessons, etc. on Monday and Thursday. You would pick one of those days. 8:30AM or 2:00PM are the preferred times. Again, please let me know if you would like to help out.
Finally, this week's science vocabulary list of words and definitions can be found on my Teacher Web page under "Photos & Documents." You can easily download a copy of this week's list. (List #9 will be available by Monday).
For math I have included the link to Mr. Stock's "Back Forty Class" website on my "Links" page. There he has most homework pages for the math book. If your child forgets to bring home the math sheet you can download it there. Also, there is an excellent section where your child can practice the multiplication facts through games. Check it out!
Thank you for your cooperation and support.
Fondly,
Mrs. Moschetto