Monday, September 23, 2013

Homework and Happenings


Math  -

  • Homework:  PW p. 8
  • Decimal Place Value/Addition and Subtraction Test - Friday, 9/27.  Children may use their journal at any time to begin studying!

Word Study

  • Study all words for Bingo tomorrow!!!
  • Master the Meaning will be Wednesday due to early release and specials on Thursday. Spelling and dictation will still be on Friday.

Science -

  • No homework!
  • Classification Test - Friday, September 27 - Study guide will come home tomorrow for that test.   In the mean time, I've mentioned to the kids that they should be studying the 2 vocabulary graphic organizers, the 6 kingdoms hand graphic organizer, and the plant (vascular/non-vascular) diagram that we made in class.  In addition, tomorrow they'll have some vertebrates notes/graphic organizers that they need to study.  Those items should all be in their science binder.  

Grammar -

  • Homework:  p. 63 in your workbook

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website:  http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Conferences -

  • I look forward to meeting with you all at conferences this week!

Other Reminders -

  • Early Release days are Wednesday and Thursday of this week.  School dismisses at 12:50 on those days.  Please remember to send a note if your child will have a change in the way that he/she normally goes home! 
  • Don't forget the book fair is going on now! Mrs. Upchurch's 10:30 - 12:00  reading group is going to the book fair tomorrow.  The 9:00 - 10:30 group will go to the book fair on Wednesday.  In addition, please stop by and visit the book fair when you are here for your conference.
  • The PTA fundraiser has begun - this week only! Please consider making a donation - 100% of your donation will go to the school to help fund technology in the classrooms and in-school field trips! Great prizes are being given for the high sellers AND for classrooms with 100% participation!