Hi Ms Timmermans class I am Katy Wharton the class room PTG representative.  I need some assistance on the Halloween Party on October 31st from 1:15-2:45. You could donate candy, supples for a craft or game, send prizes or attend the party. 
     Only one parent has offered to attend the party (sign ups were on curriculum night)
And I know that not all of us made it, and I didn't want you to feel left out.  The party success depends on parent involvement.  Please let me know if you are willing to help out.  My e-mail iskatywharton81@gmail.com.  There is 20 kids in the class.  And all treats must be peanut/nut free and must be turned into the nurse.

Thanks
Katy

Monday Message!

Hello Families,

I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend. This week on Thursday we are having a Blues/Cardinals spirit day. Your student can wear Cardinals or Blues gear to show their spirit on Thursday! There will also be school store on Thursday. On Friday, October 4^th, it is BINGO night in the Sappington Gym. It will be from 6:30 pm- 7:30 pm. There is no cost to play however it is asked that you bring canned goods to help the needy. I hope everyone can make it!

In math we will be taking our first unit test on Tuesday. It will cover any of the material that we have learned this year so far. It will include rounding, place value, subtraction, addition, expressions, equations, and input/output boxes. There was a study guide sent home tonight and we reviewed in class today. On Thursday we will begin unit 3 which will cover multiplying and dividing.

In social studies we will begin to look at Lewis and Clark and their adventures.

In reading we will continue to work on making predictions, creating “I wonder” questions, and exploring different ways to think about the text.

In writing we are continuing to learn where writers can come up with ideas for fiction stories. We are studying how our ideas from our own lives can become realistic fiction. We will be learning how to create believable characters in our stories as well. I sent home the spelling test from last week so be looking for those in your students folder.

Please let me know if you have any questions. Have a great week :) 

Homework 9-30

Read for 10 minutes

Write for 5 minutes

Pick ten of the circled problems on the math review

The math test is tomorrow

Where's our thinking during reading?

JAM world record event

I hope everyone had fun at Grant's Farm!

Homework 9-25

Read for 10 minutes

Write for 5 minutes

Finish math review ( look under "study tools for math")

Our writing celebration!!!

Study Tools for the math quiz

Homework 9-24

Read for 10 minutes

Write for 5 minutes

Math Review Odds (due Thursday)

Word study tic-tac toe board (many students finished these in class)

Homework 9-23

• Read for 10 minutes
• Do an activity off of the word study "tic-tac" board. Also, study for your spelling quiz this week,
• Circled math problems

Have a good night :)

Monday Message (9-23)

Hello Families,

We have a busy week ahead of us! Just a reminder:

-The fundraiser ends this Tuesday. Please have your money and order forms in by then.
- Wednesday is picture day! If our class has perfect attendance on Wednesday we are entered in a drawling for a prize with the whole school!
-Thursday we have a World Jam Day at school at 10:00 am. The whole school will be dancing to a chosen song on Thursday morning.
-Thursday is also Grant’s Farm Night from 5-8 pm!
-There is no school for students on Friday. Teachers will be learning about new technology and safety for our school.
 

This week in math we will continue working on chapter 4. We are learning to write and solve equations using addition properties, with and without variables, and finding a rule for a pattern within an equation. We will have a quiz over chapter 4 on Thursday. Be looking for the study guide Tuesday night.

This week in reading we are working with visualizing the text we read. We will move onto different types of questions and thinking that we can use when reading.

In writing we are finishing our personal narratives. We will celebrate these pieces and share them with our class on Wednesday.  On Thursday we will begin to learn more about the writing process through fictionalizing narrative stories.

In social studies we are continuing to talk about the features of a map and practicing our map skills. There will be a quiz on Thursday. It will include map features such as the compass rose, a scale, a legend/map key, and longitude and latitude.

For spelling your student should continue to study their words from word study. I sent a copy of their words home so they could practice at home.

Please let me know if you have any questions. I hope everyone has a great week!

Thanks,

Amanda Timmerman

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