December 16th-20th Newsletter

^{Spelling Lists for the Week}

^{Words with /r/ controlled vowel sounds} 

^{square, dairy, January, daring, argument, partner, article, ordinary, force, torque, stare,  area, dictionary, beware, large, guarding, orchestra, important, before, explore, torque}

^{Alternate List}

^{area, dairy, January, force, stare, beware, large, before, explore, article}

^{Challenge List}

^{Christmas, holiday, yuletide, celebration, sleigh bells, icicles, Poinsettia, garland, greetings, reindeer}

^{Curriculum This Week}

^{Math- Multiplication of decimals and story problems}

^{Science- Matter}

^{Social Studies-  The American Revolution}

^{Writing-  Persuasive writing, metaphors and similies}

^{No Homework Packet this week.}

^{Christmas Party White Elephant Gift}

^{On Friday, December 20th (this Friday) we will have a Christmas Party in our classroom.  We will be having an activity in which “White Elephant” gifts are shared.  We ask that each student bring a wrapped gift that is not worth more than $2 to the party.  Old household items can be wrapped in case you choose not to purchase an item.  We ask that all students keep their gift a secret in order to  make the game more enjoyable.}

^{Christmas Break}

^{School will be out for the Christmas Break from December 21st- January 5th.  School will resume on Monday, January 6th.}

^{Christmas Wishes}

^{I would like to take the time to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.  Unbelievably, almost ½ of the school year is over and I have thoroughly enjoyed your children and your support.  We have a class of great kids who work hard and have wonderful personalities.  It has been a pleasure to have each of them in my class and to have the opportunity to get to know them.  I hope that you all have a joyous Christmas and that you are able to spend quality time with your families.  Merry Christmas to all of you and have a safe and memorable holiday season.}

^{Steve Greenhalgh  steve.greenhalgh@ironmail.org}

^{home: 586-3095  school- 586-2840}

December 9th-13th Newsletter

^{Spelling Lists for the Week}

^{Words with /er/ sounds and multiple syllables}

^{thirsty, earth, dollar, color, early, doctor, person, mayor, wonder, certain, urgent, Thursday, purpose, camera, smuggler, remember, surprise, collar, severe, messenger}

^{Alternate List}

^{thirsty, earth, dollar, color, early, doctor, person, mayor, wonder, certain}

^{Challenge List}

^{shudder, peacemaker, lop-eared, loudspeaker, irreversible, posture, suffering, vertical, versatility, brother}

^{Curriculum This Week}

^{Math- decimal patterns, money,  chapter test 3, multiplication of decimals}

^{Science- Matter}

^{Social Studies-  The American Revolution}

^{Writing-  Persuasive writing}

^{Angel Flight on Tuesday}

^{Tuesday we will be going to the airport to see Santa Claus arrive with the other planes sponsored by the Eagle Scouts and Angel Flight.  It is a rare privilege that our school was selected from all of the schools in the state of Utah.  I strongly encourage every student to wear a heavy coat, hat, gloves, and shoes that will keep your feet warm.  The temperatures are forecasted to be in the single digits again on Tuesday.  After Santa arrives, he will ride on the fire engine back to the school and present a short assembly.  There are 15 other aircraft that will be bringing gifts to share with the students at our school.  We appreciate the pilots, volunteers, and Eagle Scouts who have all made this possible for the students at East Elementary.}

^{Christmas Party White Elephant Gift}

^{On Friday, December 20th we will have a Christmas Party in our classroom.  We will be having an activity in which “White Elephant” gifts are shared.  We ask that each student bring a wrapped gift that is not worth more than $2 to the party.  Old household items can be wrapped in case you choose not to purchase an item.  We ask that all students keep their gift a secret in order to  make the game more enjoyable.}

^{Big Honkin’ Math Test}

^{On Wednesday we will give our final chapter 3 test on decimals to the students.  To help prepare for this test I would suggest that the students do the math homework in their packets before Wednesday to help review some of the concepts.  If your child is struggling, I would be happy to give them some extra help after school or during the lunch hour.  Please let me know if you would like them to receive extra help.}

^{Have a great week and try to stay warm!}

^{Contact:  586-3095 home: 586-2840 School}

^{steve.greenhalgh@ironmail.org}

 

December 2nd-6th Newsletter

^{Spelling Lists for the Week}

^{Words with  plural forms of endings}

^{countries, women, people, friends, calves, flies, cherries, guesses, leaves, communities, addresses, lessons, skis, roofs, fences, lives, businesses, families, pictures, attachments}

^{Alternate List}

^{women, people, calves, flies, skis, roofs, fences, lives,  leaves, friends}

^{Challenge List}

^{architects, consequences, schedules, meteors, gymnasiums}

^{Curriculum This Week}

^{Math- Decimals- add, subtract, and estimate}

^{Science- Matter}

^{Social Studies-  The American Revolution}

^{Writing-  Persuasive writing}

^{I hope that all of you had a great Thanksgiving holiday.  We have 3 full weeks of school before we break for the Christmas holidays.  In between that time we will be working at a pretty rapid pace to catch up on a few things that have slowed us down in math.  Please check with your child daily to see if they have any daily math homework besides the regular homework packet.  Thank you, your support is well appreciated.}

^{Grade Check Up}

^{There is a grade check up in this week’s homework packet.  Please take time to review your child’s progress on our major assignments and tests.  This is not their final grade, but just a progress monitoring report so that your child can self-evaluate how they are doing so far this quarter.  After you review their progress, please sign the orange colored paper and return it with the homework packet on Friday.  You may keep the actual grade report.  Thank you.}

^{Contact:  586-3095 home: 586-2840 School}

^{steve.greenhalgh@ironmail.org}