Week of April 14-18, 2008

Hello,
This week begins the final reading theme. Only three more stories, spelling lists, and grammar lessons for the year! Our ice cream party last Friday to celebrate great test scores in reading was well deserved and the perfect way to end the week. Proud of my students for a job well done!

This week, in addition to reading My Brother Sam is Dead, we're going to start watching the video, "1776", which is based on the Tony Award Broadway musical about the American Revolution. Through song and dance, the play answers the very same questions students are reading about in social studies.

What's happening this week in Room 10:
1. Just a reminder. The last day for Boardwalk money is Wednesday. Students can buy a day pass when we attend, but they won't get this discount price.

2. ABC Book is due on Wednesday.

3. Science test on Thursday.

4. Book report due on Friday.

5. No News Teams this week.

Homework: Read nightly for 30 minutes, study for science test, get long-range projects in on time!!!! (Remember, last week there was very little homework!!)

Monday:
Spelling: pages 353/354
Math - 10-1 and 10-2, even only
Science - page 49

Tuesday:
Spelling - pages 355/356
Grammar - pages 74/75
Math - 10-3 and 10-5, even only

Wednesday:
Math - 11-1 and 11-2, even only
Grammar - pages 125/127
Study for science test

Thursday:
Math - 12-1 and 12-4, even only
DLP
Read Aloud

Dates to remember:
1. Geography test on Western states and capitals next Thursday, April 24.
2. State Testing - April 29 - May 9
3. Open House, May 22

I'll be out this Friday and the following Monday. I'm heading to Los Angeles to celebrate Passover with my family. I'll be cooking with my daughters, setting the table with everything special for Passover, and enjoying the traditions I remember as a child. I love this holiday.

Best regards,Melanie Jaynes