What's on the agenda?

     Sorry about not posting on Friday. My computer was being funny and I had to call in for help. The students have their Chapter 4 History Test Monday, December 16. I have posted a link on Mrs. Peterson's blog under Social Studies for practice tests. It is called History Alive Practice Tutorials. We practiced the online tutorial and hopefully they used a portion of their weekend to review. They have a test in Math Tuesday, December 17. This test covers adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing decimals. I will send them home with some practice problems to help them study for the test.
     In addition, students are beginning Week 14 of Mountain Math and Mountain Language. I will be allotting some warm-up time for them to work on these. Students are, also, receiving Drops In The Bucket (D.I.T.B) this week and it is due Thursday.

Unit 15 VCCCV Pattern

Basic

1. conflict

2. orphan

3. instant

4. complex

5. simply

6. burglar

7. laundry

8. laughter

9. employ

10. anchor

11. merchant

12. improve

13. arctic

14. mischief

15. freckles

16. purchase

17. dolphin

18. partner

19. complain

20. tremble

Challenge

1. anthem

2. illustrate

3. function

4. conscience

5. apostrophe

This upcoming week

Hello all! As a class, we are starting our thirteenth week of Mountain Math and Mountain Language. Students have been using a small portion of our Reading block to start their Mountain Language and to ask questions about problems that are stumping them. Our daily warm up for math has been our Mountain Math. Please don't rush through those exercises. I sent home Accelerated Math on Friday and will be collecting those assignments on Thursday. Our week's spelling words are as follows:

Unit 14: VCV Pattern

Basic

1. human

2. exact

3. award

4. behave

5. credit

6. basic

7. vivid

8. evil

9. modern

10. nation

11. robot

12. panic

13. select

14. cousin

15. item

16. police

17. prefer

18. menu

19. novel

20. deserve

Challenge

1. autumn

2. nuisance

3. logic

4. column

5. laser

What's on the agenda?

With Thanksgiving last week and an extremely short week, there was no mountain math, mountain language, spelling words, or Drops In The Bucket. Hopefully, that has left everyone feeling refreshed and ready to go back at it. 

This week you can expect to see: Mountain Math, Mountain Language, Week 7 of Drops In The Bucket and Unit 13 Spelling Words. :)

Unit 13: VCCV Pattern

Basic

1. bargain

2. journey

3. pattern

4. arrive

5. object

6. suppose

7. shoulder

8. permit

9. sorrow

10. tunnel

11. subject

12. custom

13. suggest

14. perhaps

15. lawyer

16. timber

17. common

18. publish

19. burden

20. scissors

Challenge

1. narrate

2. mentor

3. attempt

4. collide

5. ignore

What's In the News

Good Afternoon Everyone!

Accelerated Math goes home Monday. Please don't stress out; practicing pacing. The intention was to send it home on Friday's alleviate stress but with Donuts for Dad's, an assembly and our class's personal ticket drawing, we got a little side tracked. Remember your Mountain Math and Mountain Language.

Unit 12 Review; Units 7-11

Basic

1. peer
2. flavor
3. allowed
4. twirl
5. molar
6. warn
7. bore
8. pore
9. top-secret
10. headache
11. appear
12. perform
13. overdue
14. throughout
15. proper
16. aloud
17. uproar
18. torch
19. research
20. lunar

Challenge

1. stellar
2. motorcycle
3. site
4. cite
5. stomachache
6. tremor
7. external
8. gracious
9. interpret
10. discard

What's New?

This week we had Drops in the Bucket as our extended math assignment. This is due Thursday. On Friday I will be handing out our new Accelerated Math assignment that will be due the following Thursday. As always we are working on Mountain Math and Mountain Language. I have tried to incorporate those assignments into either a warm up activity or a rotation. I hope this allows everyone to be more successful. Apologize for not being as prompt this week with our Spelling List. Next week will be better. Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments or concerns.

keltnera@billingsschools.org

There is a history test on Friday that covers Chapter 3: Native American Cultural Regions. I will have the students explore the tutorial today in class but they do have access to it at home. Please click on the link to practice.

Chapter 3 Tutorial Link

Unit 11 Spelling Words 

Basic

1. cellar
2. flavor
3. molar
4. chapter
5. mayor
6. anger
7. senator
8. passenger
9. major
10. popular
11. tractor
12. thunder
13. pillar
14. messenger
15. calendar
16. quarter
17. lunar
18. proper
19. elevator
20. bitter

Challenge

1. stellar
2. clamor
3. tremor
4. circular
5. adviser

This week at a glance

Unit 10 Spelling Words

Compound Words

1. wildlife

2. uproar

3. home run

4. headache

5. top-secret

6. teammate

7. wheelchair

8. light bulb

9. well-known

10. throughout

11. lifeguard

12. barefoot

13. part-time

14. warehouse

15. overboard

16. post office

17. outspoken

18. up-to-date

19. awestruck

20. newscast

CHALLENGE

21. motorcycle

22. overseas

23. quick-witted

24. stomachache

25. bulletin board

Our class is starting week 9 of Mountain Math and Mountain Language. Accelerated Math went home on Friday and is due Thursday. Reading Logs went home on Friday as well and are Friday morning. Parent Teacher Conferences are this week and I am looking forward to meeting all of you. Please feel free to contact me prior to our scheduled meeting if you have any questions, comments or concerns. 

Radio Silence

Unit 9 Spelling: Homophones 

1. steel

2. steal

3. aloud

4. allowed

5. pore

6. pour

7. lesson

8. lessen

9. who's

10. whose

11. manor

12. manner

13. pedal

14. peddle

15. berry

16. bury

17. hanger

18. hangar

19. overdo

20. overdue

CHALLENGE

21. canvass

22. canvas

23. site

24. sight

25. cite

Parents: Reading Logs went home over the weekend and are due on Thursday, October 31. Students are working on Drops in the Bucket as a math extension and are completing Mountain Math and Mountain Language.  

Our Manner of the Week is: Put-downs to others are not acceptable.

Homework: 

Reading: Theme Reader p.93-113; Reading Logs due Thursday AM, Book Notes in class

Language: Mountain Language; Persuasive Essays

Spelling: Unit 9 Spelling Pretest

Math: Division Assessment tomorrow; Drops in the Bucket Due Friday, Mtn. Math due Friday

Social Studies: Read section 3.3; completed activity in Interactive Workbook

Classroom Headlines

Parent/Teacher Conferences are fast approaching. Your conference times will be going home with your student in their Tuesday Folders. Please let me know if your meeting time conflicts with your schedule. This is RED RIBBON WEEK, so our wardrobes are themed this week. Tomorrow is "Don't Let Drugs Tie You Up," wear a tie or scarf.

Homework:
Reading: Reading Logs Due Friday
Language: Persuasive Essay
Spelling: Unit 8 Spelling Pretest
Math: Game; Review on white boards
Social Studies: Reviewed Chapter 2 test; Started Chapter 3

Extended Weekend

Remember, October 21-25 is Red Ribbon Week. In addition, Tuesday Folders went home on the 15th and students are trying to be more responsible about bringing them back. Our classroom is trying to work together to earn electronics usage during math. This means that if they have good behavior during Red Ribbon Week, on Friday they will be able to listen to Ipods during math practice time; just a heads up if your student is talking about it.

Homework
Reading:Reading Logs; be sure you read over the weekend
Language: None

Spelling: None
Math: Reviewed Dividing Larger Numbers with a game
Social Studies: Chapter 2 Test

Unit 8 Spelling Words

Vowel + /r/ Sounds

1. earth

2. peer

3. twirl

4. burnt

5. smear

6. further

7. appear

8. worthwhile

9. nerve

10. pier

11. squirm

12. weary

13. alert

14. murmur

15. sturdy

16. reverse

17. worship

18. career

19. research

20. volunteer

Challenge

1. yearn

2. engineer

3. interpret

4. dreary

5. external

Headlines

Remember that tomorrow is an early out with noon dismissal. Thursday, October 17 and Friday, October 18 there is no school. Next week is Spirit Week so be sure you arrive in style.

Monday, October 21-Sock it to Drugs; wear crazy socks
Tuesday, October 22-Don't Let Drugs Tie you down; wear a tie
Wednesday, October 23-Drugs Stink; wear pink
Thursday, October 24-No Drugs, No Alcohol, No Sweat; wear sweats
Friday, October 25-Team Up Against Drugs; wear something from your favorite team and wear your favorite hat.

Homework:
Reading-Theme Reader pgs. 86-91; Reading Logs due tomorrow
Language-Summarizing; corrected history summaries
Spelling-None
Math-Grid paper corrections
Social Studies-Study for test


Tap here for Chapter 2 Pretest

Short School Week

The school week of October 14-October 18 is a shortened week. Wednesday, October 16 is a half day with noon dismissal and Thursday, October 17 and Friday, October 18 there is no school.

Homework
Reading: Theme Reader pgs. 80-85; complete Monday and Tuesday of reading logs
Language: New theme vocabulary; expedition, research, species, substance
Spelling: No spelling this week
Math: Dividing Larger Numbers done on grid paper
Social Studies: Online Tutorial; Chapter 2 Test WEDNESDAY

We have our Chapter 2 test on our half day. The online tutorial is a great way to ensure you pass your test. We practiced using it today but I think more practice at home would be great.
Chapter 2 Pretest

Headlines and Events

Today our fifth grade had there first KC Club meeting. KC Club is a student-based civic organization to help promote school spirit and leadership among students. The KC standing for Kindness and Compassion. I was very excited to see such a great turn out. We discussed a project called "Kaitlyn's Voice," which is an amazing fundraising opportunity for students, teachers, administration and parents a like to raise money to help students who have obstacles that hinder communication; a stutter, a lisp, etc.
      Red Ribbon Week: October 21-25
           October 21 "Sock it to Drugs" Wear crazy socks
           October 22 "Don't Let Drugs Tie You Up" Wear a tie
           October 23 "Drugs Stink" Wear pink
           October 24 "No Drugs, No Alcohol, No Sweat" Wear sweats
           October 25 "Team Up Against Drugs" Wear something of your favorite sports team
                              IN ADDITION: Wear your favorite hat in honor of "Kaitlyn's Voice."
                              Bring a dollar or more if you would like to participate.

Homework:
Reading: Read 25 minutes a day
Language: Inquiry Projects; assigned groups and started developing ideas.
Spelling: Unit 7 Spelling Test
Math: Dividing Larger Numbers; NO assignment

Reminder: Next week is a shortened week. Early Out on Wednesday and no school Thursday or Friday.

What Transgressed Today

Reading: Reminder to read 25 minutes a day and fill out your reading logs.

Language: Greek and Latin Roots p. 105

Spelling: Proofreading p. 51 REMEMBER SPELLING TEST

Math: Dividing Larger Numbers 4-1 Due Friday

Grammar: Common and Proper Nouns

Reminder: Our first KC Club meeting will be tomorrow during lunch in our classroom. Mrs.Meier and Mrs. Eagle will be heading this club. In addition, tomorrow is P.E. so please dress accordingly or bring appropriate shoes. Keevan said it was shuttle run.

Just the Headlines

     Today was a pretty full day. Here is the breakdown.

Reading: Distinguishing Fact and Opinion
Language: Explored the use of antonyms
Spelling: Critical Thinking exercise using our words in a crossword puzzle
Math: Began exploring dividing three digit dividends by two digit divisors but NO assignment was given. Your students were so happy.
Social Studies: Studied environments as they relate to the Theory of Migration; Rd pgs. 24-25 and completed a brief summary in their workbooks.
Mobile Lab: Worked on Math Facts in a Flash and got a little educational fun time.

Tomorrow is Art and we have an early out on Wednesday October 16 and NO school the 17th or 18th.

Day 2 in Mrs. Peterson's Class

     I wanted to be sure and communicate the homework that was assigned today and upcoming events. Today, Tuesday, October 8th: In reading there was a Theme Vocabulary worksheet further exploring; analyze, navigate, deliver. In language we worked with summarizing by reading through a chosen selection and utilizing the skill. Our spelling for today was working with basic words and synonyms. Bella was a huge help in understanding the directions. High Five, Bella! Math we worked with the concept of dividing by multiples of 10. Our math block was broken up into two sections so some of your students may have a few questions. We'll definitely take another look at it. Science was with Mr. Marquis and they did a Planet Scavenger Hunt, which sounds fun. Music is tomorrow and a reminder about Walk or Ride your bike to school Day as well as Box Tops collections. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, I'll be checking the blog at the end of the school day and I have an email. You can direct your questions to: KeltnerA@billingsschools.org. I am normally in the class before the start of school so please call if you need.

     Happy Birthday wishes go to Taylor. Hope your birthday is amazing.

I think introductions are due.

Hi All,

       Your students and I survived our first day together in Mrs. Peterson's absence but we are ecstatic for her to have her baby. I will try to post to Mrs. Peterson's blog daily so that you are able to track student assignments and upcoming events. Mrs. Peterson was able to post this week's spelling words so we are ahead of the curve. Today we started a new unit in our Lead 21 series called Seeking the Unknown and read pages 71 to 79 in our theme readers. In addition, we introduced our theme vocabulary words: analyze, navigate, and deliver. Today was our spelling pretest for Unit 7 and we will be studying -r controlled vowels. "Her Nurse Works Early," is one of my favorite ways to demonstrate the principal that will be beginning to explore. In math we started dividing larger dividends in chapter 3 section 8 and a worksheet was assigned. Whatever was not completed in class was assigned as homework. Lastly, we continued our study of Native Americans in Social Studies. We explored the Migration Theory and documented our understanding through a summary activity in our Social Studies workbooks. This week and the following weeks we will be examining the idea of a persuasive essay in writing. If you have any questions, comments or concern, please feel free to reach me through email or here at the school.

       As always, remember Mountain Math and Mountain Language. Drops in a Bucket were distributed today and will be collected on Thursday.

Please Welcome...

Miss Amber Keltner!

As of Monday, October 7th, Miss Keltner will be my Guest Teacher while I am away on maternity leave. Miss K is a very familiar face to most students, as she completed her student teaching at Arrowhead last Fall and did quite a bit of subbing in the building last school year. I am so glad to have such an enthusiastic, kind, and passionate Guest Teacher taking over while I am away. The students are in such great hands!

If you have any questions, concerns, or need to get a hold of Miss Keltner, you can reach her at (406) 281-6393 OR by sending her an email at keltnera@billingsschools.org

Thank you!

Thank you SO very much for the bag FULL of baby gear and goodies! I absolutely LOVE the cute outfits, blankets, bibs, books, diapers, wipes, etc. You sure spoiled me and my little guy. I appreciate it more than you will ever know!!!

Spelling Words

Unit 7 - Vowel + r  Sounds

Basic Words
1. glory
2. aware
3. carton
4. adore
5. aboard
6. dairy
7. bore
8. pardon
9. warn
10. vary
11. barely
12. torch
13. barge
14. soar
15. beware
16. absorb
17. armor
18. stairway
19. perform
20. former

Challenge Words (Extra Credit)
* discard
* forfeit
* orchestra
* gracious
* hoard

Unit 5 Spelling

Basic Words
1. ounce
2. sprawl
3. launch
4. loyal
5. avoid
6. falter
7. moist
8. haunt
9. scowl
10. naughty
11. destroy
12. saucer
13. pounce
14. poison
15. August
16. auction
17. royal
18. coward
19. awkward
20. announce

Challenge Words (extra credit)
* poise
* loiter
* exhaust
* assault
* alternate

Red Ribbon Week

October 21st-25th

Monday (21st): "Sock It To Drugs" (Wear crazy socks)
Tuesday (22nd): "Don't Let Drugs Tie You Up (Wear a necktie)
Wednesday (23rd): "Drugs Stink" (Wear Pink)
Thursday (24th): "No Drugs, No Alcohol, No Sweat" (Wear Sweats)
Friday (25th): "Team Up Against Drugs"(Favorite Sports Team)

October Events

October

3rd: PTA Meeting @ 8:30
        General Meeting @ 6:00
8th-22nd: Believe Fundraiser
9th: Walk/Bike to School Day
25th: Halloween Family Fun Night
25th: Kaitlyn's Voice Spirt Day
31st: Orange and Black Spirit Attack

Unit 4 Spelling Words

1. glue

2. flute

3. youth

4. accuse

5. bruise

6. stew

7. choose

8. loose

9. lose

10. view

11. confuse

12. cruise

13. jewel

14. dilute

15. route

16. cartoon

17. avenue

18. include

19. assume

20. souvenir 

Challenge Words (extra credit)

* conclude

* pursuit

* intrude

* subdue

* presume

Social Studies Test

On Wednesday, we will take our Chapter 1 Social Studies test, which will focus on the geography of the United States. 

*You will need to know and understand the following terms:

Compass rose

Latitude

Longitude

Cardinal Points

Equator

Prime Meridian

Geography

Geographic Terms

Physical Features

*You will need to be able to give the latitude and longitudinal degrees of a specified point on a map.

*You will need to understand and be able to label these geographic terms on a map.

Island

Sea

Mountain range

Gulf

Bay

Cape

Peninsula

Plain

Lake

Mouth

Source

Tributary

*You will need to be able to locate the following physical features on a map of the United States.

Atlantic Ocean

Pacific Ocean

Ohio River

Mississippi River

Rio Grande

St. Lawrence River

Gulf of Mexico, Great Plains

Appalachian Mountains

Sierra Nevada

Open House Highlights

Thank you to those of you who took time out of your very busy schedules to come to Open House. Only half of my students had a parent(s) that was able to attend Open House. I was kind of disappointed, to be honest, since I will be going on maternity leave in just a couple of weeks and that was probably the only chance I will have had to meet with some of you. If you were not able to attend Open House, I will be sending home some important information in your child's Tuesday folder. As always, please call or email if you have any questions or concerns.

Here are some highlights and reminders that I discussed: 

        * Please make sure you are reviewing and signing your child’s planner every night!

        * Your child should be arriving at school with a FULL water bottle each morning (we do not have a sink/drink fountain in our room).

        * Check PowerSchool often! This is a valuable way for you to see your child’s grades, late assignments, missing assignments, etc. (If you were not at Open House, this information will be coming home in your child's Tuesday folder).

         * Please check your child’s Tuesday folder. Important information and their graded assignments will be handed back in thier folders every Tuesday. Please make sure they are correcting their papers that say "Correct and Return."

        * My last day of school will be Friday, October 4^th. Your child's guest teacher will be Miss Amber Keltner. I will be returning after Christmas break. 

What a week!

We have a lot going on this week at Arrowhead! Please mark the following dates on your calendar! :)

Thursday (19th) - Picture Day
Thursday (19th) - Open House (6:00 & 6:30)
Friday (20th) - Ice Cream Social @ 5:30

Unit 3 Spelling Words

Long i and Long o
1. sign
2. groan
3. reply
4. thrown
5. strike
6. mighty
7. stroll
8. compose
9. dough
10. height
11. excite
12. apply
13. slight
14. define
15. odor
16. spider
17. control
18. silent
19. brighten
20. approach

Challenge Words (extra credit)
1. require
2. reproach
3. defy
4. plight
5. opponent

Saturday Live basket

Our class voted on a "Dog" themed basket for Saturday Live. Please send in items by next Friday, September 20th! A few ideas include: dog treats, toys, leashes, bowls, collars, and gift cards (Pet Smart, Lovable Pets, Exotic Pets, etc.). Thank you for your donations. 100% of the money from this fundraiser stays right here at Arrowhead -- how cool!!!

Unit 2 Spelling Words

Long a & Long e
1. awake
2. feast
3. stray
4. greet
5. praise
6. disease
7. repeat
8. display
9. scale
10. thief
11. ashamed
12. sleeve
13. waist
14. beneath
15. sheepish
16. release
17. remain
18. sway
19. brain
20. niece

Challenge Words (extra credit)
1. terrain
2. succeed
3. betray
4. motivate
5. upheaval

Unit 1 Spelling Words

Short Vowels
1. breath
2. closet
3. blister
4. crush
5. direct
6. promise
7. grasp
8. fund
9. hymn
10. shovel
11. demand
12. frantic
13. swift
14. feather
15. comic
16. bundle
17. solid
18. weather
19. energy
20. stingy

Challenge Words (extra credit)
* instruct
* distress
* summit
* massive
* physical

In Need Of...

I am looking for a parent to coordinate and organize our class' Saturday Live basket. If you would be willing to help out, please contact me asap! Thank you for considering!

NWEA Testing

Next week, our class will be taking the NWEA tests on September 10th (Tuesday), September 11th (Wednesday), and September 12th (Thursday). There are three tests (reading, language, and math). Please make sure your child is well-rested these days and has eaten a nutritious breakfast! Thank you for your support :)

Upcoming Events

Can you believe summer is coming to a close and school will begin in less than a week?!? As the new school year quickly approaches, here are some upcoming events to be aware of!

* August 26th from 4:45-5:45: Meet the Teacher (bring school supplies, too!)
* August 28th: First Day of School
* September 2nd: No School
* September 19th: Picture Day & Open House from 5:30-7:00
* September 20th: Ice Cream Social @ 5:30

I am looking forward to seeing everyone SOON! :)

Book Orders Online

If placing a Scholastic book order online this school year, the activation code will be: MBDTF

My Cup Runneth Over

Wow! Blessed! Amazed! Surprised! Speechless! These are just some of the words floating through my head after that incredible surprise wedding shower yesterday. I am truly in awe of your generosity. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Kitchen Aid Mixer (something I have been dreaming of for years now), the basket FULL of kitchen gadgets and goodies, the adorable CrockPot, and the gift card to Jake's. Words really cannot even begin to express how grateful I am for the kindness you all showed. Thank you, thank you, thank you. These last two years with your children have been a blessing and I will miss them all greatly next year.

Spelling Words - Unit 8, Week 2

Words with Latin Roots 1. spectacle 2. export 3. respect 4. predict 5. erupt 6. dictate 7. interrupt 8. deport 9. inspect 10. dictator 11. dictionary 12. transport 13. portable 14. disrupt 15. verdict 16. import Review Words 17. telescope 18. biography Frequently Misspelled Words 19. congratulate 20. morning Theme Vocabulary Words 21. negotiate 22. plight 23. inspiration

Upcoming May Events

~ Friday, May 3rd: No School ~~ Monday, May 6th: Teacher Appreciation Week ~~ Friday, May 10th: Last day to check out Library books ~~ Monday, May 13th: Walk-Bike to School Week ~~ Monday, May 13th: Tour Will James (11:00-12:30) ~~ Wednesday, May 15th: Band Concert ~~ Friday, May 17th: ALL Library Books due ~~ Tuesday, May 21st: Blacklight Show AND Field Day! ~~ Friday, May 24th: Spirit Day - Rainbow Day ~~ Wednesday, May 29th: Museum of the Rockies field trip~~

Mrs. Peterson

As most of you have probably heard, Nick and I got married this past Saturday. We had a small ceremony with close family and I couldn't be happier. Thank you all for your kind words and well wishes. I feel so blessed to have such encouraging people in my life. P.S. Although I am now legally Mrs. Peterson, the students have decided that it is probably just easier to finish the year calling me Ms. Michel. So, I won't start going by my new name until next school year :)

Reminders!

** We will be taking our NWEA tests this Friday (the 12th), next Wednesday (the 17th), and next Friday (the 19th). ** The Arrowhead BLOOD DRIVE will be next Monday and Tuesday (the 15th and 16th) from 9:00-12:30. You can sign up at www.bloodhero.com and use the sponsor code: arrowhead. ** Will James Open House for incoming 6th graders will be on Thursday, May 16th at 7:00 in the Will James gym.

NWEA Testing

Our class will be taking our NWEA tests on the following dates: April 12th (Friday), April 17th (Wednesday), and April 19th (Friday). Please let me know if you're child will be gone for any of these tests. Also, please make sure your comes to school well-rested and having eaten a healthy breakfast! Thanks so much! :)

March Events

14th - Arrowhead Night at the Pizza Ranch from 5-9:00 15th - Spirit Day - Go Green - bring $1! 18th-22nd - Healthy Habits Week 18th - Class Pictures 18th - Science Fair at Arrowhead 22nd - End of Quarter 23rd- Billings Clinic Science Fair 26th - Report Cards go home 27th - Early Dismissal (Out @ noon)

MontCAS Testing

Our class will be taking our MontCAS testing NEXT Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (March 4th - 8th). We will begin our testing each morning at 8:30. During our testing week (and always), please make sure your child is on time to school, has eaten a healthy breakfast, and received a good night's sleep. If your child would like to bring a pack of gum, that is just fine. Thanks for all your support and encouragement! :) As always, don't hesitate to email or call me with ANY questions!

Upcoming Events

* Superintendent Bouck will be speaking at Arrowhead on February 21st at 6:30 * March 8th - Family Fun Night (Hawaiian Bingo Night from 6:00-7:30) * Thursday, March 14th - Arrowhead Pizza Ranch Night from 4:00-8:00 * Monday, March 18th - Class Picture Day AND Science Fair

Spelling Words

Spelling Words Test on Friday, February 22nd Words from Other Languages 1. coupon 2. mattress 3. tycoon 4. denim 5. essay 6. poncho 7. lasso 8. coffee 9. siesta 10. chocolate 11. tsunami 12. iguana 13. plaza 14. barbecue 15. hammock 16. pretzel Review Words 17. performing 18. totaled Frequently Misspelled Words 19. doesn’t 20. buy Challenge/Bonus Words • bonjour • ciao • hola • konnichi ha • lei ho

Valentine's Day Party

Each student will be making their own pinata during our Valentine's Day party. If you could send a bag of assorted candy with your child to school in the next couple of days, that would be wonderful! Thanks for all your support!

Class List

Here is our class list (which will come in handy when filling out your Valentines!).... Jessie ~ Megan ~ Jaquwan ~ Tenney ~ Amber ~ Ben ~ Cali ~ Livia ~ Andrew ~ Lexi ~ Jacob ~ Teagan ~ Eliza ~ Logan ~ Chase~ Hunter ~ Coryn ~ Anna ~ Camryn ~ Seth ~ Madison ~ Caden ~ Jayden ~ Kaylee ~ Emilee ~ Jet ~ Junior ~ Tanner ~ Grace ~ Alyson

In Need Of....

Our classroom is in need of lined paper (wide ruled) and disinfecting wipes! Thanks so much!:)

Unit 5, Week 2

Please have a discussion with your child about our Theme and Focus Questions for Lead 21. They should be able to define the Theme Vocabulary words (as well as use them in a sentence). Unit 5: New People, New Places Theme Question: What events have shaped America? (we have read about the Oregon Trail, the gold rush in California, Lewis and Clarks' expedition, the Transcontinental Railroad, etc.) Focus Question: Why do people move to new places? (for a better life, a change in government, opportunities to make more money, to join family members, for freedom of religion, etc.) Theme Vocabulary: immigrant, emigrate, poverty, triumph, and abroad

Spelling Words

Spelling Words Test on Friday, February 1st Words with –ed or –ing 1. gathering 2. chatting 3. stunned 4. carpeting 5. scanned 6. beginning 7. bothering 8. upsetting 9. scrubbed 10. skimmed 11. quizzed 12. answered 13. totaled 14. ordered 15. listening 16. shrugged Review Words 17. whistle 18. article Frequently Misspelled Words 19. receive 20. believe Challenge/Bonus Words 1.extraterrestrial 2.sovereignty 3.sanctimonious 4.bureaucracy 5.chocolate

I Have a Dream....

Here is the part of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” speech that each student should be working on memorizing! We will present our speeches in class next Friday (January 25th). I say to you today, my friends, that in spite of the difficulties and frustrations of the moment I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream. I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident; that all men are created equal." I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slaveowners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood. I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. I have a dream today.

Half Way!

Can you believe we are half way through the school year?!? Time sure does fly when having fun. :) Second quarter report cards are coming home today. Please sign and return the report card envelope as soon as possible. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child's report card, please don't hesitate to let me know. After a year and a half together, the students are all getting very "comfortable." I love watching the kids interact and collaborate with one another. However, if you could please remind your child to finish the year strong by: listening to the speaker, focusing on their work (not the person next to them), and remembering to turn their assignments in on time (especially their math and reading logs). Thanks so much for all your support at home. This is a truly marvelous group of students, who I feel blessed to teach. After two years together, they will forever hold an extra special place in my heart! :)

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Spelling Words - Test on Friday, January 11th

VV Pattern

1. annual

2. ruin

3. theater

4. violet

5. casual

6. visual

7. riot

8. area

9. patriot

10. trial

11. genuine

12. museum

13. actual

14. cruel

15. realize

16. audio

Review Words

17. dolphin

18. arctic

Frequently Misspelled Words

19. caught

20. remember

Bonus/Challenge Words

·          chrysanthemum

·           inconvenience

·           pneumonia

·          connoisseur

·          preposterous