Monday, February 10, 2014

February 10th-14th Newsletter


Spelling Lists for the Week

Words with the final /l/ sound spelled, le, el, or al

eagle, towel, legal, whole, terrible, question, telescope, instrument, declare, humble, example, special, little, several, label, frequent, instead, celebrate, address, trouble

Alternate List

eagle, legal, whole, towel, humble, example, special, little, address, trouble

Challenge List

The Spelling Bee list is the homework packet.  Anyone that studies and participates on Thursday will get extra credit.

Curriculum This Week

Math-  Fractions
Science- Heredity/Matter
Social Studies-  The Southern States, The American Revolution  Final Test
Writing-  Utah Writing Assessment

States, Capitals, and Nicknames

Alabama, Montgomery, “The Yellowhammer State”
Louisiana- Baton Rouge, “The Pelican State”
Arkansas- Little Rock, “The Natural State”
Tennessee- Nashville, “The Volunteer State”
Kentucky- Frankfort, “The Blue Grass State”

The Southern States Test will be on Tuesday, February 18th.

Homework this Week

This week’s homework will be a variety of topics, states, fractions, science, reading comprehension, and spelling.  Daily math assignments may also be coming home if a student doesn’t finish his/her work in class.

Math Final Test on Division of Decimals

Some students did not do well on their Chapter 5 final test on the division of decimals.  If a student would like the opportunity to retake the test,  They may re-take the test if they work with me during the day and go through the re-teaching packet and tutoring.  

Valentines Day and Valentines

Each student was given a list of the students in our class if they wish to give them a Valentine. On Friday, we will exchange Valentines and have a class auction.  We will be making pouches in class. If a student would like to make a Valentine’s box that is fine, however, the student must provide the shoebox.

Spelling Bee Information

The annual Spelling Bee competition will take place beginning this week in our class. A list of words that we will be using in the in-class competition is in this week’s homework packet.  Another list will be provided for the top 3 finishers to compete in the school competition. Participation in the Spelling Bee is voluntary.  Extra credit will be given to those that do participate and prizes will be awarded at the school and district level.  The school winner will be given a “Kindle” and the District winner will be given an “IPAD Mini”.

The Spelling Bee schedule will go as follows: 

In-Class Competition- Thursday, Feb. 13th
School Competition- Thursday, Feb. 27th
District Competition- Thursday, March 13th

Each class will provide the top 3 students to compete in the school competition.  Each school will provide 1 grand winner to compete on the District level.



Dual Immersion Meeting for Parents

There is a Dual Immersion Meeting for parents this Thursday, 5:30 in the gym.  This meeting is for any parent that has questions or is interested in having their children enrolled in the dual immersion program next year.

February Events

12th- Orchestra of Southern Utah Performance
13th- Dual Immersion Meeting, 5:30 in the gym.
         Classroom Spelling Bee
14th- Valentine’s Day
17th- No School, President’s Day
21st- Dual Immersion Applications Due
24th- CMS Orchestra Assembly
27th- School Spelling Bee, 2:30 p.m.
28th- School AR Assembly, 10:45 a.m.

Steve Greenhalgh Contact Information steve.greenhalgh@ironmail.org
Home Phone- 586-3095 
School Phone- 586-2840








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