Dear Parents,

"Snowman" Character Book Report

Due: Friday, January 14, 2011 (No projects will be accepted after this date.)

Please check you child's folder for directions for the character book report...

Each child will read a story and complete a book report. They will be creating a "snowman" decorated to represent the main character in the story. 

Each snowman character should consist of 3 circles. They should be about the size of a paper plate.

The front of the snowman character must be decorated to look like the main character. (Be creative!) The front must also include the title and author of the book (anywhere). The back of the snowman character will be the book report and must have the following...

Circle 1: The Head-write what happened at the begining of the story.

Circle 2: The Middle-write what happened in the middle of the story.

Circle 3: The Bottom-write what happend at the end of the story.

This project is worth 2 reading grades. One grade is for completion BY THE STUDENT.  The second grade will be based on the oral presentation of the snowman.

*** Be part of PALS!!!  Send in your orange application with a $15.00 dollar check (payable to Pinecrest Academy) to become a member. 

Why join our PALS organization?

• It benefits the school by providing financial support as well as organized volunteer support.
• It benefits your child by demonstrating that education is important.  Research shows that children whose parents get involved do better on tests, get better grades, and have fewer discipline problems. 
• It benefits you by providing a support network to learn from, build new friendships, and share skills you alrady have or even learn some new ones.
• You will receive 3 volunteer hours.

                                ****Reminders****



Lunch money is always due on Monday.


Please remember to always bring the orange car tag with you in order to speed up the dismissal process and insure the safety of your child.



Finally, check your child's home learning folder each day. 






                                                    Supply list

                                    2009-2010

1 book bag (No wheels)

2 boxes of 24 crayons (labeled)

1 pair of safety scissors

2 fabric pencil pouches (no boxes)

1 white binder (1 1/2 inches)

1 pack of sharpened # 2 pencils (yellow)

2 large pink erasers

1 pack of small glue sticks

2 plastic folders with pockets

3 primary composition journals (not spiral)

1 pack of plain white copy paper

2 (cubed) boxes of Kleenex tissue

1 ruler with inches and centimeters

1 pack of colored construction paper

1 pack of wide ruled notebook paper

1 pack of (white cardstock)

1 pack of story book paper

1 pack of (thin) dry-erase markers

2 yellow highlighters

$10.00 to purchase a Pincrest Agenda and Home learning folder (mandatory)




                                     Wish List

• XACTO by Boston School Pro pencil sharperner
• (3) bulletin board storage boxes
• Welcome mat
• Sentence strip storage box
• Trimmer storage box
• Post-it self stick easel pad
• Popcorn machine
• Electric griddle (for edible lessons)
• Disposable cameras
• Glade scented oil refills
• Lysol disinfecting spray and wipes
• Baby wipes
• Holiday decorations
• Hand held magnifying glasses (25)
• Gift cards
• Toys for treasure box (Party City, Dollar Store)
• Large wreath hanger (Michael's, Jo Ann's Fabric)
• Plastic sheet protectors
• Colored file folders (red, blue, yellow, green etc.)
• Colored copy paper (different colors)
• Crayola markers
• Snacks (Goldfish crackers, Teddy Grahams, Gummi Snacks, Chex Mix, etc.)
  
  
  
  I am aware of the 30 volunteer hour (per family and equally divided) quota that you will need to meet for the year. I realize that it may not be easy to take time away from work or other responsibilities. In an effort to help you meet those hours, I have created this wish list. You will receive 1 hour for every $3.00 spent. Thank you :)
  
  
  
  
  
                             Home Learning
  
                    Week of: January 10-14
  
  
  
  
  
  Monday:

Language Arts: "Almost the Same Meaning" pg. 17

Reading: read for 30 minutes

Math: Pg. 59

Content:


Tuesday:

Language Arts: Same or Opposite pg. 18

Wednesday:

Language Arts: Create a list of 5 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Reading: Read for 30 minutes

Math: Pg. 61

Content:



Thursday:

Language Arts: "Almost Alike" pg. 16

Reading: Study sight words/Read for 30 minutes

Math: pg. 62

Content:



Friday: Have a safe and great weekend! :) 


Spelling Words:

No Spelling Words this week!

Sight Words:

when

white

our

were

there

could

should

would 

Vocabulary Words

segregation

boycott

pastor

protest

mourned