January Dates

January 13th Geography Bee 1:15

January 17th No school for students

January 21st Report Cards Go Home

January 28th Pajama Day (Spirit Day/ Bring $1.00)

Math Extra Credit Available

Students may do the following test preps on line for extra credit.

3-1, 3-2, 3-3, 3-4 and 5-1 through 5-9

Recent Language Arts Topics

Abbreviations: Titles such as Mr., Dr., Prof.

Similes and Metaphors: comparisons such as "My brother eats like a pig." is a simile because the comparison uses the word "like". A simile may also use the word "as" for example: "She is as cute as a button." A metaphor is a comparison that does not use the words "like" or "as".


Alliteration: the use of the same beginning sounds over and over in a sentence, paragraph or poem to get the reader's attention. "Caroline collected colorful candy canes and coconut Christmas cookies in her corner cupboard."

Personification: giving human qualities to an idea, object or animal. They have thoughts, feelings and/or actions of people.

Vacation Homework Policy

Homework is difficult to give out early when families are going on vacation. Sometimes the work is lost, or there is no time to complete it. Teachers may also change lesson plans based on student learning. Arrangements to complete assignments after a trip is our school policy. There will be one day make-up for each day absent. Please let the office and classroom teachers know when your family is taking a trip.

Class Reward

On Thursday, December 9th, during our “free choice time”, we will be enjoying a reward earned by our class. The students may bring an electronic device. They may choose to bring I-pods or hand-held electronic games such as Game-Boy DS and PSP. If they choose to bring electronics, they assume responsibility for the game’s safety, and it must remain in their backpack until choice time begins. The games will not be allowed out at recess or in the classrooms until that time. Additionally, all games must have an “E” or “E-10” rating. No Teen or Mature games will be permitted. If you have any questions about this “celebration”, please feel free to call me at school or e-mail me.

Students who elect not to bring an electronic will either work with someone who has brought one or use a laptop computer.

Thanks!
Ms. Bakken
281-6201

Barnes and Noble Family Fun Night

Hope to see you at the Barnes and Noble

Family Fun Night

this Thursday - December 2nd!

2nd Quarter Midterm

Midterm is this Friday
December 3rd

Please be looking for it in your child's backpack.

There will also be an update on your child's accelerated reading points.