Week of 01/22/08

This week:

Reading: Skill focus- setting, reviw other skills, practice comprehension using UNRAVELING
Math: Big number multiplication
Social Studies: Finish up SE person/event projects, teach about SE person/event, share games
English: Object pronouns, subject pronouns
Spelling: Time and calendar words

Please remember that the SE person/event game is due on Friday. The kids may get together with their partner and create a game or create one independently. Some of the children have finished their SE school projects early, so they started on their games here at school. Please remember that the game needs to teach something about their person or event. (example - before moving on a board game, the player has to answer a question on a card correctly first)

Don't forget that we are in need of Oklahoma postcards. Only 2 children have brought them. If everyone could add a postcard or 2 to their shopping list, we would have enough in no time! I have seen them at Hastings, Walmart, and a few convenience stores where I get gas.

Also, if you know someone that lives in another state, please ask them to drop us a postcard in the mail for our Postcards Across the USA project. I can't find my form to send out to people requesting them. I will keep looking. Our address here at school is: 824 N. Oakwood

Snacks - I have noticed a variety of snacks lately......some healthy, others not so healthy. Healthy ones I have seen include: nuts, applesauce, veggies with ranch dip, apples, granola bars, popcorn, etc. Snacks that aren't necessarily healthy, but certainly okay include pretzels, cheez its, 100 calorie snack packs of a variety, etc. Snacks thatI have seen lately that aren't healthy or acceptable are twinkies, bags of cookies, large bags of chips, brownies, etc. Our school tries to keep with the healthy snack policy. Please make sure your child is bringing something acceptable. Water drinking is also hugely encouraged. Research shows that brain hydration leads to less headaches, and more energy and attentiveness.

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