Update – There is a possibility that we will be stopping by the gift shop at Sagamore Hilll. If you wish, you may send in money with your child to make a small purchase. Thanks!
Week 9
“Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.” – Margaret Fuller
We have a busy week ahead. First off, it is Spirit Week. Many notices went home indicating what students should wear on each day. Here is a recap.
Monday – Pajamas
Tuesday- Mismatched clothes
Wednesday – Dress your best (Chapel day) 
Thursday – Wear Orange
Friday – Play clothes (Field Trip to Sagamore Hill)
On Monday, Scholastic book orders are due. Our class code is GZBYH. Here is the link for Scholastic. http://scholastic.com/bookclubs
On Thursday afternoon, we are having our Fall Party. Thank you to our class moms for setting everything up.
On Friday, Extra Effort Opportunity for favorite athlete is due. The bridge projects were amazing! Also is it our trip to Sagamore Hill.
Math – We have begun multiplication and will be having our first quiz on Wednesday. We are just exploring the concept of multiplication during this first chapter. In the past, I have found that my students have a good understanding with the lessons. If you find something else, please let me know. .
ELA – Over the course of the next few weeks, we will be reading and discussing The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate. I am excited for the children to hear this touching Newbery Award winning story about a gorilla and his friends who live in a shopping mall.
Grammar – Verb Tenses
Spelling – three scrap street spring
thrill scream strange throw
string scrape spray threw
strong scratch think they
straight scramble
Writing: Revising Personal Narratives
There are no ELA tests this week, including spelling.
Science We are exploring friction.
Social Studies
We are taking a break from Mexico and will focus this week on Teddy Roosevelt.
Religion
This week we are having our last books of the Bible test. It will cover 1 Timothy – Revelation. The books in order are as follows:
1 Timothy
2 Timothy
Titus
Philemon
Hebrews
James
1 Peter
2 Peter
1 John
2 John
3 John
Jude
Revelations
Then we will learn about the first table of the law. I will be distributing to the students the Ten Commandments and their meanings, as well as select bible verses to go with each commandment.
TEST and QUIZZES
Wednesday Religion Memory Test and Math Quiz
If you have any questions, please email me at [email protected]