Mrs. Henry’s & Mrs. Appleton’s

Newsletter: September 10-14, 2007

 

 

Subject

Objective

Homework (Due Thursday)

Reading

Figurative Language

No Homework

 

Writing

Idea & Verbs

Complete p. 97 #11-15, p. 99 #13-16, and p. 101 #12-15

 

Spelling

kn, gn, wr, mb

Complete p. 18 “Practice,” p. 19 #1-20 & p. 21 “Word Associations”

 

Soc. Studies

Texas Today

Using p. 10-17, define: trade, escarpment, plateau, plain, & aquifer

 

Math

Even/Odd Numbers, Write Numbers with Words, Add with Regrouping, Money

Multiplication Facts 0’s, 1’s, 2’s, 5’s and Add/Subtract to Solve Problems (This sheet is in the homework pocket of your child’s binder.)

 

Science

Physical Properties of Matter, Density, Buoyancy, Scientific Method

Define the following vocabulary words from Unit E – Chapter 1, Lessons 2 & 3:  volume (p. E13), density (E14), solution (E18), dissolve (E19), solubility (E19), buoyancy (E20)

 

 


Week at a Glance

Monday

*Please complete and send back the attached forms. *4A Grandfriends Lunch 12:00  *PTO Meeting at 9:30 a.m.

Tuesday

*Boy Scout Rally at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria

Wednesday

*Science Lab  *4C Grandfriends Lunch 12:00    *3:00 p.m. Choir Auditions

Thursday

*Spelling & Writing Tests 

Friday

*Reading, Math, and Science Tests 

 

Dates & Reminders

v     Weekly Progress Folders will be sent home every Friday.  Please review the papers in the folder, sign the ones that have a grade below 70, and send those papers back in the folder the first school day of the following week.  

v     Your child will need to take home their binder every night and bring it back to school every morning.  Please check your child’s homework pocket and newsletter daily for any homework due. 

v     Parents of Afternoon Car Riders: please put student name cards on passenger car visors, follow traffic lines and watch out for children during dismissal.

v     If a student needs to go home in a way that is different from what is listed on their “Student Transportation Information” form, you must send a written note.  No changes may be made after 2:00 p.m.

v     September 10th-14th Grandfriends Week

v     September 11th Family Night with Author at 7p.m. at Waxahachie NGA

v     September 12th Author Visit & Book Order Due (See yellow sheet in Friday Folder)