We hope everyone has had a chance to read about our upcoming field trip to the Denver State Capitol on September 20. Please return the permission slip by this Thursday.
Mark your calendars for the following upcoming MAPS testing dates. Students will be assessed in reading, math, and language skills. On those days, please make sure to be well rested, fed, and ready to do your best on the test!
Mrs. Christy: Monday 9/17 (R), Tuesday, 9/18 (M), Monday 9/24 (L)
Ms. Reese: Tuesday 9/18 (R), Monday 9/24 (M), Tuesday 9/25 (L)
Ms. DeBow: Wednesday 9/19 (R), Tuesday 9/25(M), Wednesday 9/26(L)
Finally, get excited for our Boys Reading Night on September 18 from 6-7 p.m. and Girls Reading Night on September 25 from 6-7 p.m. They are sure to be fun-filled events!
Below you will find your homework for the week. You should expect to spend 50 minutes each school night on homework. Everything is due on Friday so be sure to budget your time accordingly. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. Have a great week! J
Vocabulary: On the back of this page are words that come from the stories we are currently reading in our literacy textbook. You need to know the definition, the part of speech, and how to use it correctly in a sentence. You will have a vocabulary test on all 10 words on Friday. The format of the test will vary each week.
Word Work/Spelling: Each night you will need to study your spelling words for homework. Spelling tests will be on Fridays. This week we will focus frequently misspelled words. Be sure you know how to spell these words correctly in your writing too. Here are your 20 words:
1. almost 6. always 11. weather 16. anyone
2. wear 7. probably 12. whether 17. getting
3. where 8. your 13. hole 18. thought
4. were 9. you’re 14. whole 19. terrible
5. we’re 10. also 15. trouble 20. wouldn’t
Reading: In order to become a better reader, you must read! You should read a book of your choice for at least 20 minutes each night.
Writing: Create a mini poster of an idiom and illustrate the expression. You will select an idiom to describe and illustrate on Monday in class. The poster paper will be provided. You will define what the saying really means, illustrate, and color it. Make it neat and colorful so we can display them in the hallway. This is due on Friday.
Science: In class, we will continue our FOSS units of study in physical, earth, or life sciences. For homework, we will continue our study of biomes. Complete worksheet pages 13-14 on grasslands, prairies and arctic tundra ecosystems to review important concepts. This is due Friday and will be for a grade.
Social Studies: In class, we will continue Chapter 15 on the Bill of Rights. Complete worksheet pages 17 & 22 to review checks and balances and our rights as citizens. This is due on Friday and will be for a grade
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