The week of November 7th through 11th, 2016

Spelling:  Spelling List #5 focusing on long oo and long u
fruit     cute     mule     stool     few     rules     new     knew     bedroom     musical
rescue     spoon     computer     moon     perfume  

Review words:  height     silent     reply

Challenge words:  barbecue     suitcase

Test for spelling list #5 will be on this Friday, November 11th.

Math:

CCSS:  Practicing communative properties of facts 6, 7, 8 and 9.  For example:  6 x 9 = 54, 9 x 6 = 54, 54 divided by 9 = 6, 54 divided by 6 = 9.  Also learning the distributive and commutative properties to relate multiplication facts 5 x n + n =  ___  where n is the size of the unit.  

Mountain Math:  We have started using mountain math which covers 16 varieties of math skills each week.  There will be a math test on Friday that will assess their retention of math skills covered.  

Reading and Language:

Grammar Rule 7:  Some nouns have special plural forms.  These are called irregular plurals.  For example:  man to men, goose to geese, child to children.

Vocabulary focus on words:  canine, considerate, instruct, and scold.

Reading stories and answering comprehension questions in partner groups.  

Mountain Language:  We have started using Mountain Language to focus on grammar, capitalization, alphabetic order, sentence parts, punctuation and spelling.  A test will be given every other week to assess their retention of language arts skills.

Homework:

• Students will have paper math homework on Tuesday and Thursday focusing on the lessons we do in class. 
• IXL homework on Monday and Wednesday. IXL homework has a yellow star next to them on the website but I will also list it here.  IXL homework below- 
• G.5 Multiplication tables for 6's, 7's, 8's and 9's.
• H.9  Multiply one-digit numbers by two-digit numbers:  word problems
• FF.1 Perimeter

• Nightly reading.  If your child has not returned their October reading calendar please have them bring it to school or email me their minutes so that I can record it for a grade.  

Dates to Remember

**Tuesday:  November 8th  Scholastic Book orders due.  You can order online using the link to the right or send in an order with a check or cash and an order form.  

Tuesday:  Pizza orders due for Wednesday lunch. (The senior class sells pizza every week to raise money for their class trip at the end of the year.  Students can purchase a slice of cheese or pepperoni for $1 each.  We collect the orders and money on Tuesdays and the students receive their pizza at their lunch time on Wednesday.  Students cannot purchase pizza on Wednesday.

Swimming at the YMCA this Friday, November 11th.  We have a lot of women for help but could really use a man to help in the boys' bathroom if anyone can.  We really appreciate the help!  We have 3 lessons left.  Please let me know if you can come help during the lesson.

Thanksgiving Break is November 21st through 25th- No school.

Reminder:  Please remind your child to bring a snack each day, especially those eating hot lunch as we eat very late in our day at 12:40 pm.  We stop each day at 10:20 am for a snack to keep ourselves fueled up for learning!