Mrs. Brenner’s Weekly Newsletter: December 12, 2011
It is very important that your child be at school on time and well rested. This week, I will be administering many “end of the nine week’s” tests.
*Remember to study math facts, spelling list and to read and record 20 minutes or more in your reading log DAILY.
Your child should complete 3 or 4 of the spelling activities. The pages with the choices of activities will remain in your child’s folder. Your children have been doing a fantastic job on our weekly spelling tests.
This week’s spelling words: jeer dear peer rear germ
good new our write me
Bonus word: holiday
This week in class we will focus on:
Writing: The children will be writing a “Response to Literature” paper. This will be their end of the nine week’s writing. I will read them a book and they will have one hour to fill out an organizer and write their paper. We have practiced this many times, so they should know exactly what to do. The children have done a fantastic job editing my writing and their own.
Language Arts: We are reviewing many standards and the children will be completing a Cobb County assessment on these skills. Many of these skills/standards are the same ones we practice every day on our morning work.
Math: We will review many standards and take assessment tests. Every morning one of the first questions the children ask is who gets to wear the First in Math badge necklace. Please continue to encourage your child to practice on First in Math and myskillstutor.com
Health: Personal Safety – fire safety We had a fabulous time at Safety Village. A homework sheet will be stapled to the front of our homework packet. This page must be completed because we have to tell the firefighters how many children had their parents sign the form.
Social Studies: We will reread biographies about James Oglethorpe, Tomachichi, and Mary Musgrove.
Upcoming events:
December 14: Stevi B’s night. Andrea, my daughter, and I will be there. We will arrive around 5:30.
December 21: Winter Party – I have several children who do not celebrate Christmas. I have purchased snowflake paper plates, napkins and table coverings. I am trying to keep the theme of the party “winter”. I have parents sending in cupcakes, fruit, chips and drinks. I also have two parents coming to help. If there is one more parent who would like to come, that would be great. I have a “beast” craft for them to do and possibly a game. If you would like to come and help, please let me know. The party is from 12:45-1:45.
