The Coshow Chronicle November 30-December 4:
Dates to Remember: Dec. 4th and 11th School store will be open these two
days selling snacks for .50 each. Please only bring dollar bills or change.
We do not have enough change if someone brings anything over $1.00.
Does anyone have a table top Christmas tree our room could borrow this year?
We don't have room for a big one, but a short one would be nice.
I usually don't copy our newsletter, but want everyone to see it so you'll be
updated. Please take a look every week so you will stay informed.
Language: We are currently studying prepositions and prepositional phrases.
Spelling:(silent letters)
hour,lambs,knew,wrench,kneel,thumbs,honest,answer,honesty,plumber,honor,known,
combs,wrapper,knives,doubt,knead,wriggle,heir,wrinkle,curl,pearl,shirt,
knuckles,wrestle
The spelling bee will be conducted Jan. 12th at 10:15.
AR: To help encourage reading, the 4th grade has a group goal! After
passing the AR test, students write the name of their book on a strip of
colored paper and make a chain. If the paper reaches to the library and back
to our rooms by the end of the 9 wks., they earn a pizza party! I am so
proud of the effort this class is putting into reading!
Social Studies: We will be studying neighboring countries of the US.
Here's a contest you may be interested in:
The 2010 Lincoln Essay Contest
The Lincoln Essay Contest engages students with basic democratic ideals as
they study one of the most important leaders in the history of our country,
Abraham Lincoln. Oklahoma students of all ages are eligible to participate.
Here's the information:
ESSAY TOPIC: 4th graders will write an essay about the
impact of the Civil War on Oklahoma and Abraham Lincoln's legacy in our
state.
PRIZES: All students receive a certificate of participation. Entries are
judged in five grade-level groups and prizes are awarded in each category:
1st place: $200, 2nd place $150, 3rd place, $100. Teachers of first place
winners receive a $250 classroom grant. You can only win if you enter!
ENTRY INFORMATION: Entry forms and guidelines are posted on the Oklahoma
Humanities Council website: www.okhumanitiescouncil.org/lincoln-essay-
contest. Information: Contact Dr. Jennifer Kidney, (405)235-0280
DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES: Feb. 12, 2010
States and Capitals quiz: Please remind your student how important it is to
review the states and capitals now and then so they are not forgotten! There
are two great websites to review states and capitals: www.kidsknowit.com. and
pibmug.com.
Sincerely,
Julie Coshow
