The Coshow Chronicle November 9-13
Dates to Remember:
Nov. 11 Veteran's Day Assembly @ 8:45- gym
Students, please tell family and friends, retired or currently serving
our nation, we would like to honor them at this special assembly. All
students are encouraged to wear camouflage clothing in
honor of those who have given so much.
Nov. 12 Picture Retake Day
Nov. 13 State reports due
Thank you for visiting during conferences, this certainly helps
clarify questions and papers you see coming home. It helps us continue to be
a team in supporting your child and ensuring every child's success. You may
email me this week if you need to make an appt.
Language: We will begin studying three point paragraphs this week. Look for
possible work which may be homework. The page number should be written in
your child's agenda or spiral if he or she does not have an agenda.
Spelling:
garnet,amethyst,aquamarine,diamond,emerald,pearl,ruby,peridot,sapphire,opal,
topaz, turquoise
Congratulations to our spelling bee winners: Ethan Renner, Kendall
Blackburn, Seth Brown, and Landon Seigler. Alternate is Devan Wiederstein.
The spelling bee will be conducted Jan. 12th, beginning 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!
Social Studies: We conducted a mock criminal trial in our room on Friday.
Probable cause was found so a "search warrant" was issued to search
the "defendant's" school box for possible clues. This helped seal the case
as the defendant was found guilty of defacing property and sentenced to 6
months in jail then 6 months probation during which 100 hours of community
service would be rendered by the defendant.
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
