Fifth, Fourth, and Third Grade Teachers,
We will be continuing with the Fitnessgram Testing on December 1 in P. E. Please remind students to wear comfortable clothes with tennis shoes. The students may bring a book to read while waiting to run the Pacer test. The test will take 2 - 3 classes.
Thanks,
Teresa Kenney
GREAT NEWS: I am happy to tell you that because of your 100% participation in PTA membership, our class was awarded with $75 worth of book fair books! How awesome to add more great choices in promoting a love for reading to our students! I am so thankful for your involvement and the benefits you bring!!!
HAVE A VERY HAPPY, BLESSED, SAFE THANKSGIVING WITH YOUR FAMILY AND LOVED ONES!!!
REMINDER: 5th grade dedications for yearbook due Tues. Nov. 25th. The form should have gotten home on the 15th. Questions contact Ms. Johnson at johnsonso@lisd.net
HERE IS WHAT WE ARE LEARNING...
MATH: (Mrs. Dolley)- Please refer to her schoolnote page for information.
SOCIAL STUDIES & SCIENCE- (Mr. Hanson) Please refer to his schoolnote page for information.
LANGUAGE ARTS:
READING (Mrs. Dennis) – We will begin our story entitiled, "The Empty Box" and focus on the skill of self questioning and identifying mood and tone.
We will also read the myth about "Pandora's Box"
***For the 3rd six weeks, students should include a biography or auto biography chapter book for their Reading log minutes. VIP!!! Your child should pick a biography on a person who has contributed to the history of our nation or other historical international person. Please help them get a start on this by visiting your local library if necessary. Thanks for your wonderful support and enthusiasm of your child's learning. The next reader's response project will be based on their biography book and will be due in January(date-tba).
***READING LOGS were distributed and will be checked again on December 8th. Students may record on the log of Thanksgiving week, but they are not required as I know many are traveling and busy visiting with family.
LANGUAGE:(Mrs. Dennis)
We need more time to review our study on nouns: common, proper, singular, plural and possessive forms. A refresher on capitalization rules was discussed and practiced as well. Students have completed a study guide, we need more time to review these skills. We will review on Monday, 12/1 and take the test on Tuesday, 12/2. We will also observe writing samples and discuss the difference between "wide and shallow" or "narrow and deep" writing. Students will review their writing rubric score from October's prompt.
SPELLING (Mrs. Dennis): Unit 14 Test will be on Friday, 12/5. Students should define the vocabulary
words and choose one of the spelling activities to turn in as homework on Thursday, 12/4.
Spellingcity.com is a great website to use for practicing words.
Unit 14 List Words:
(Final l or el)
angle
jewel
sparkle
whistle
fossil
artificial
mineral
neutral
ankle
nickel
Vocabulary Words
distributor
inefficient
duplicate
distress
negotiate
DATES TO KNOW:
12/2 Cici's Night
12/5 PTA Movie & Christmas Shop 4:30, 6:30, 8:00
12/6 UIL Competition at FMHS
12/6 Barnes & Noble Fundraiser for WES
Have a wonderful week! :)
Mandy Dennis
dennisal@lisd.net
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