Classroom News

Updated 12/20/09

Topics we are currently working on:

Math: decimals in standard and expanded form,  changing decimals to 
fractions,  ordering and comparing decimals

Reading: identifying the parts of a story, including:  characters, setting, 
plot, climax, theme, genre, and author's purpose.

Grammar:  nouns~  common&proper,  plurals,  possessives (next)

Writing: friendly and business letters and persuasive paragraphs.

Social Studies:  finished Chapter 4,  next Chapter 5 (The Thirteen Colonies)

Science: completing Ecosystem Chapter 1

Thank you's:

For contributing to and participating in the "Hats On for Cancer" day.  Our 
school raised over 730 dollars.

For your generous  "Adopt a Family" contributions.  You are helping a local 
family have a wonderful Christmas.  Thanks again.