Dear Parents,
January 12th: Tutorials Begin 3:15-4:15
January 14th: Report Cards Go Home
January 16th: School Spelling Bee: 8:30am, Bingo Night: 6:30pm, Aeros Night: 7:35pm
January 19th: School Holiday MLK Day
January 20th - January 27th: Standford Testing Window. We will be testing at least 5 days during this time. Please make sure your children are getting lots of sleep and a hearty breakfast each day.
January 21st: Scholastic Book Orders Due (2)
January 31st: Mark Twain International Festival
March 3: TAKS Writing Exam
March 6: Huckleberry Bash
April 28th: TAKS Math Exam
April 29th: TAKS Reading Exam
This week's spelling words are:
1) fraction
2) numerator
3) denominator
4) anterior
5) posterior
6) conservation
7) agriculture
8) soil profile
9) horizon
10) bedrock
*You may have noticed that there were only 10 spelling words this week. That is because we are going to start taking on cursive by storm. I am requiring that all spelling homework, except definitions, to be done in cursive. Also, starting the week of January 20th cursive will be required for all spelling tests. All students have shown improvement, which is very encouraging.
*Report Cards will be going out on Wednesday, if you have any questions, or would like to schedule a conference please let me know.
*We are currently in LDC and working on writing. Mrs. Gee is not giving them much homework this turn, because she is trying to help them to be more independent writers. We are working diligently to prepare the students for the quickly approaching Writing TAKS.
*We have started our 3rd planner, Soil is Essential. In this planner we will be discussing soil as a renewable resource that we need to preserve. We will be looking at soil's affect on our life, as well as our affect on soil. We are learning about soil layers, soil types, soil characteristics, soil permeability, farming and earthworms. We currently have a worm compost bin in our classroom. I have encouraged students to bring in a sample of soilfrom around their home or garden as well as vegetable and fruit peels to feed our worms. We can also put crushed egg shells into the bin.
*As we get closer to the TAKS tests I have high expectations for the students. I have spoken with them about remaining focused and responsible. Although I do not agree with "teaching the test" I do want students to be as prepared as possible to ensure their success. We will be doing lots of experiments and fun things along with a little test preparation. I am dedicated to helping your student to achieve their full potential.
Thank you for your continued support!!
Mrs. Zirczy
