Monday, January 28, 2013

This Week's Connection

The greatest thing a person can do in this world is to make the most possible out of the stuff that has been given....This is success, and there is no other ~ Orison Swett Marden
Communication Arts: Students are required to have a book to read at all times. They can bring a book from home, check one out in the library, or in our classroom.
  • Reading Logs: Reading logs will be sent home every Monday. Students are required to read a total of 100 minutes per week. Reading logs must be filled out completely and signed by a parent/guardian. Completed reading logs must be turned in the following Monday.
  • Literacy Focus: Character Traits and Setting
  • Writing Focus: Research on famous Americans, Letter
  • Literature Extension: The due date is January 31.
  • Reminder: Students are to complete four Mark Twain Nominees before the end of January. Students are reminded weekly and this information was in the syllabus that you were given at the beginning of the year. This will be included in their third quarter grades.
Word Study: No Spelling this week due to a short week.
 
Math:
  • Students will be learning about division and different division algorithms.
  • Division Webquest
  • Homework: Various Worksheets
Science/Health:
  • Students will be learning about vertebrates: Mammals
  • Creating a Vertebrate project.
Social Studies:
  • French and Indian War and the events leading up to the war.
  • Career Visits: If you signed up to share your career with our students please check your email for the day and time you are to come and share.
Contact information for Mrs. Hughes:
 
Phone: (417) 523-3600 ext. 37131 Email: ahughes@spsmail.org
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