Term 4 Spelling Menu!

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1-7-13 Classroom Newsletter

WELCOME BACK to the Avenue! I am excited for what term four brings. Attached is the newsletter set to go home on Monday! Our classroom is quickly running out of necessary supplies. WE NEED PENCILS! Ticonderoga pencils last the longest, and work the best! (hint hint) I hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday! -Miss Ary

Annoucements Week of 12-17-12

12-17-12
No spelling homework this week! Yahoo!

12-18-12
OOPS...Communication folders are sent home Tuesday, instead of Monday. Please check out some of our term three quizzes and our term three reading contracts!
 
12-19-12
9:00 Assembly: American Revolution Soldier Presentation...Don't know too many details, but we are looking forward to this!

12-20-12
12:00 p.m. Winter Learning Celebration: Please join us as we celebrate the end of term three! We will be sharing our favorite opinion writing pieces.

12-21-12
Holiday Break Begins! Have a wonderful break! 


-Miss Ary

Science: Light & Sound

This week, the students are busy experimenting with light and sound! We have been discussing pitch and sound waves. Also, we have been determining what causes the reflection, refraction, and absorption of light.

Week of 12-3-12 Homework

Nightly Homework:

Read 30 minutes

3 Spelling Activities due Friday

Math Activity (changes nightly)

Any unfinished school work

Guided Reading

Today, the students presented their guided reading jobs. The students received feedback from myself, and from their peers. This term, we have focused on Non-Fiction and Historical Fiction. The students love working in small groups, and I love hearing what they come up with! The students are allowed to make their own choice of a guided reading job.

Click here to see our Guided Reading jobs list!

Welcome Back!

Here are our MAP Testing Dates! Please be on time to school! 

11/30/12 Math at 7:50 a.m.

12/5/12 Reading at 7:50 a.m.

12/10/12 ELA at 7:50 a.m.