January 24-28, 2011

Science- This week we will review for our Fighting Diseases test on Wednesday. After the test, we will begin a short unit on the Endorcrine System. An extra credit opportunity was handed out on Friday and is due on Wednesday. Packets are also due on Wednesday.

English- This week we will finish Unit 5. The test will be given on Friday. There is no spiral due this week.

We are also starting our Research Papers today. Students were given their red folder and assigned a state today. Homework for tonight is to have parents read the letter at the front of the folder and get a signature. This is due Tuesday. Red folders will reside at school once this is done. Students were also given directions to finding their online source. All students should find this article and have it printed and at school by Thursday. No written work will be done this week. By Friday all students will have a signed letter, a book on their state (from school library), and their online source printed and at school. We will begin using all of this information next week. This will be a long process. Please let me know if you have any questions.

January 18-21, 2011

Science- This week we will continue working in the packet. Section three has been checked, so students should already be studying that section. As we work and check the last two sections, students should begin studying those. Please do not wait until the last minute. The test on sections 3-5 will be given on Wednesday, January 26. The last test will be sent home as soon as all make ups are completed.

English- This week we will continue working through the Mechanics unit in the book. We will finis the Unit next week and the test will be given on Friday, January 28. Spiral #13 is due this Friday.

Remember School Mass this Friday. Mass uniform is required. Please donate to the Food bank if possible.

Uniform reminders

Just a reminder that students are not allowed to wear any fleece, jacket, coat, etc. with logos (other than the SAS logo) or name brands on them. All coats, jackets, fleeces, etc. must be NAVY blue. Students will be given a pink slip each time they wear inappropriate jackets to school. They will be asked to remove them in the classroom and will only be able to wear at recess. Remember, 4 pink slips in a week or 8 in a month equal a referral. That can add up quickly with the cold weather we have been having!

English Assignment

Yesterday my English class began a writing assignment using the Criterion Writing program. Most students were able to complete their first draft in class. Students are allowed to continue making revisions to perfect their work. Students are given 4 submssions. Their final draft is due by 8:30 am on Wednesday, January 19. I expect all students to use all four submissions. If there are computer issues at home, please try to make arrangements for your child to arrive at school early one morning so they may use the library computers. If this is not possible, please let me know so that I can make special arrangements with the library for recess access (we only have 2 days a week that students are allowed to go at recess). Thank you and please let me know if you have any questions.

Rosie

Just a reminder that Rosie is available for weekend visits! She already has a reservation for this weekend, but is free every weekend after that!! If you would like her for the weekend, please let me know which one and I'll book her reservation with you! =)

Thanks to those who have kept her so far, especially the Johnsons who had her for the whole Christmas break. She loves visiting and is getting quite spoiled!

Children's Liturgy

Two voulnteers are needed for Children's Liturgy this Sunday at 11 a.m. mass. Volunteers will either read or be the cross bearer. Volunteers should report to the Parish Hall no later than 10:50 and check in with Mrs. Ellzey. If your child is interested and has your permission, please let me know ASAP. Thanks!

January 13 Test Format

Test on 6.1 and 6.2 is Thursday. Below is the test format.

6 T/F (1 pt. each)

11 mult. choice (2 pts. each)

3 listing (1 pt. per blank= 10 pts. for the section)

4 short answer (3 pts. each)

Please let me know if you have any questions.

January 10-14, 2011

Happy New Year! I hope you all had a fun and relaxing break.

Science- This week we will continue work on sections 1 and 2 from chapter 6. The quiz on these two sections will be given on Thursday, January 13.

English- This week we will work on the Ccapitalization and Punctuation chapter from the text and in our Wordly Wise books.

Report Cards will be given on Friday, January 14. Please sign and return to school on Tuesday, January 18.