2 Hour Delay

Only one snow day left until we start making up the days...

Friday was the winning date for our planned movie outing. We will meet at the Showcase Cinemas in Milford for the 4:50 showing of the Spiderwick Chronicles. This is not considered a school field trip-transportation is not provided. It is simply a fun way for our class to get together and watch a movie about a book that we have been reading in class. My son and I look forward to seeing you!

Reminder: No spelling this week. We will also postpone the reading test until next week since this week was so short:)

Next Wednesday we will go to Pattison Park for maple time! We'll explore the mystery behind making maple syrup. We'll explore the sugarbush and follow the process of making syrup as it goes from the tree to our breakfast table, and see how the process of making syrup has changed over the years.

Monday

Is anyone planning to wear their jammies inside out? :)

Assignments:
Math p. 156
Reading p. 36, 144
Journal-Students will be writing in their take-home journals tonight. Don't forget to read them!

Homework:
Packet

A permission slip was sent home today for the trip to Pattison Park on 2/20.
Valentine's Day party is 2/14 @ 2:30.
Also, don't forget to vote for the Spiderwick Chronicles date.
Finally, the cereal box project is for use with the fantasy literature project due next month.

No spelling next week!

Valentine's Day party on Thursday.
No School Friday.

Wacky Mismatch Day

The students dressed crazily today from their heads down to their toes! Most of the students have been here every day and are on target for perfect attendance and a treat for Count Week. It is really important that students be here every day, but especially during the two count weeks during the year (October and February) because student attendance during Count Week determines the amount of state funding each school receives. If your child was ill and unable to attend one or more days of Count Week, it is imperative that you send in a note explaining the absence ASAP.

Math-workbook 153 (new chapter)
Science-read p. C17-C20 in the text. Complete worksheet.
Reading-take novel test. Finish all work that goes along with From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler.
Homework-spelling and packet

Cyclones Win!

Many students claimed the field trip today was their favorite ever! The parents seemed to enjoy it as well.

Tomorrow students who have not yet taken the AR test on From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler will do so.

Pardon the Interruption

Is anyone reading this?

Sorry I missed posting yesterday. I am not feeling quite myself. Whatever bug is going around is trying to get me too. Yesterday the middle school had almost 100 kids out! Our building was around 75. Remind your children to wash their hands!


This week we will finish reading From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler and uncover the mystery of the statue Angel. Students will take the computer literacy skills and comprehension tests on Thursday. They will also finish work on their scrapbooks that go along with the book.

In science we continue our study of the weather. What a lot of unusual weather we have had over the past few weeks to observe! The water cycle and clouds are this week's focus.

Tomorrow is our field trip to the hockey game. Don't forget to pack your lunch. Concession stands will be open, but you know sporting concessions-the items are usually pretty expensive!

This week is count week, so be here to be counted! Students who have perfect attendance this week will earn some sort of treat from Ms. Davis on Friday. If your child must be absent, be sure to send in a note explaining the absence.

Due this week: spelling homework, homework packet

Next Literature Project: FANTASY
Due: March 14

Upcoming Events:
2/6: Hockey game
2/8: Interims
214: Valentine's Day Party 2:30
2/15: No School
2/18: No School
2/19: Conferences 3:30-6:30
2/20: Conferences 3:30-6:30
2/20: 2 Hour Early Release
2/29: End of Grading Period
3/7: Report Cards
3/14: Literature Projects due
3/21: Good Friday-No School
3/21-3/30: Spring Break-No School

Can you believe it's February already?

Happy 1st of February!
Literature projects were presented today. Great job on these biography reports!

There is a math test on Monday. Mr. Fiore also gave the students an opportunity to earn 5 points extra credit: Do p. 242-243 in the textbook.

On Tuesday, there will be a social studies test. We will also finish reading From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler.

Wednesday is our field trip to the Cyclones game. Don't forget to pack a lunch and wear your school spirit!

Plan on a reading test on Thursday-Students will take computer tests on From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler.

Friday brings a spelling test. Homework packets and spelling points should be turned in as well.

Conference notes were sent home today. I will only schedule meetings with those parents who request them, so make sure that you return the note promptly if you wish to have a conference. If you have specific concerns in math or social studies, be sure to note those so I can include Mr. Fiore and/or Mrs. Wood as necessary.

If you would like to send in treats or paper goods for the Valentine's Party, please return the note requesting help. Mrs. Nipper or I will be contacting parents for the party.