February Newsletter

News from Room 304

Lakeview Elementary • Grade 5 • February 6, 2009

ISTEP Conferences
It is time for ISTEP remediation conferences. If your child did not pass the ISTEP test- language arts, math, or science, we are required to meet. In this short meeting (5-10 minutes), we will discuss possible strategies to help your child. I am sending home a sign-up sheet today. Please fill it out and return the paper to school. Thanks so much for your cooperation!

Spelling
Our spelling words for the next month will be states, capitals, and abbreviations. The students are expected to know how to spell the capital of each state and its abbreviation. They are not expected to know how to spell the capital, however, the students need to know which capital belongs with which state. The test will be counted as a grade in both spelling and social studies. This grade will be a large portion of their social studies grade. We are beginning with the mid-west states first. Our test will be on Friday. If your child has already mastered the mid-west states, we will do the mid-Atlantic/New England states next.

Valentine’s Day
We will be having a Valentine’s Day party. We usually get
A LOT of sugary treats during parties. If you were planning
on sending in a snack, please send in something healthy.
Pretzels, crackers and cheese, grapes, etc. The students
are welcome to do valentines. There must be one
for every student in the class. Please do not feel like you
have to send in valentines. The class list is on the back of
this sheet.

Mark Your Calendar
Midterm Sent home Feb. 6th, please sign and return it as soon as possible.

NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 16th.

Book Reports are due February 20th –several points are taken off for every day it is late.

TEACHER TIP
From Mr. Roth
Don’t wait until the last minute to get things done. By rushing through things you are more likely to make silly mistakes and miss easy points. Be responsible enough to know that the due date to your project is coming up and be working on it ahead of time to get it done. (Book Report) This is a good habit to get into now to make your life less stressful later on.

Contact Information
Call me if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for your help and support from home!
Cell Phone #929-7465
Or
jroth@mccsc.edu
Notes in the Assignment Notebook work also. Please remind your child to show me if there is a note.

Homework for Wednesday Feb. 11

Persuasive Writing prompts due tomorrow
math boxes and study link 8.5
States and capitals test Friday

Book Reports due Feb. 20th

If you still have a midterm please turn that in to me as soon as possible.

Homework for Tuesday Feb. 10

Mathboxes and study link 8.4
Study states and capitals for Friday
Science Humdinger papers due tomorrow

Book Report due Feb. 20th

Homework for Monday Feb. 9th

Mathboxes 8.3 and study link
Make sure you are studying for your states and capital test on Friday
Social Studies paper is due tomorrow as well.

Book Reports are due Feb. 20th.
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Homework for May 21

There is no homework for tonight.

6th grade don't forget to bring your swim suits tomorrow for the picnic.

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