HOMEWORK:

Any homework will be written in take home folders on the day it is assigned

October Newsletter 2009

Dear parents and students,

Our classroom theme for the year is teamwork. The students have been working hard to earn a class reward. The first reward the students chose is popcorn and a movie. I will send a note home in take home folders letting you know of this accomplishment.

Students have taken all homework assignments very seriously. All work was handed in on time during the month of September...great job!

Students have adapted well to a locker routine and learning combinations.

FYI and EVENTS:

Our current literacy unit is Hatchet by Gary Paulsen, a Newbery Honor award winner. Students are listening to the story on CD and learning new vocabulary. If you get a chance, discuss the story with your child. A study guide can be found at the following web site: http://thebestnotes.com/booknotes/Hatchet_Paulsen/Hatchet_Study_Guide01.html  A field trip (a culminating activity related to the story) is in the planning stage, hopefully for mid October.  Watch for permission slips to come home soon.      

Picture day Wednesday, September 30th.

OCTOBER:

4th grade field trip Thursday, October 1st to the Wildlife Sanctuary and Nature Center in Oppenheim.

4th grade special friends lunch Thursday, October 8th.

Columbus Day October 12th ...no school

Early dismissal Friday, October 23rd (10:30 am)

Halloween parade Friday October 30th

NOVEMBER:

No School November 11th

Parent - teacher conferences will be held Thursday, November 12 and Friday November 13. I will be scheduling all conferences by mid October and sending home reminders for the date and time we will meet as the date becomes closer. If you need special arrangements, please let me know. Conference times are 12:45 to 4:00 pm. each day.

If you have any questions, feel free to call.

Harry Hoag School:  993-4000 ext 3543


Thank you,

Mrs. Searles