April 6th-10th Newsletter

^{Report Cards}

^{In this week’s homework packet the 3rd quarter grade report is included.  Please take time to review your child’s progress and feel free to ask any questions or express concerns.  The orange sheet should be returned on Friday so that I know that your child showed you his/her grade report.  You may keep the actual grade report for your records.}

^{Talent Show}

^{The school talent show will be held this Friday, April 10th at 6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria.  We have a few students in our class who have signed up to participate.} 

^{Kite for Flight}

^{Just a reminder that the “Kite for Flight Reading Promotion will conclude on April 25th at the Cedar Middle School.  I have enclosed another calendar if your child has misplaced the one that was distributed during SEP week.  Each student that completes a calendar}

^{and takes it to the Cedar Middle School on that day will receive a free kite and the school will be rewarded a contribution from the Cedar City Lion’s Club and other sponsors.}

^{Spelling Words}

 

^{equitable, regrettable, portable, expendable, amicable, variable, advisable, dependable, remarkable, miserable, favorable, probable, huggable, agreeable, suitable, debatable}

^{Challenge Words}

^{architect, apostrophe, controversy, vulnerable, unpredictable, considerable, burglary, vigilant, unique, potential}

^{Learning the Rocky Mountain States (Test on Friday)}

^Capitals:

^{Colorado- Denver}

^{Wyoming- Cheyenne}

^{Montana- Helena}

^{Idaho- Boise}

^{Utah- Salt Lake City}

^{Nevada- Carson City}

^Nicknames:

^{Colorado- “The Centennial State”}

^{Wyoming- “The Equality State”}

^{Montana- “The Treasure State”}

^{Idaho- “The Gem State”}

^{Utah- “The Beehive State”}

^{Nevada- “The Silver State”}

^MobyMax

^{We were able to sign up for a new program that we are utilizing called, “MobyMax”  It is a program that helps students learn new concepts based on their ability and review previously learned material in preparation for the End of Level testing that will occur later this month and in May.  This program is accessible on line from home too.  Your child knows how to access the site and utilize the program.  Students are given rewards for being successful and putting forth extra effort.  We are encouraging our students to utilize this program outside of school as well as during the school day. The kids seem to like the program and are doing a great job of working hard.}

^{Math Tutoring}

^{There will be tutoring after school on Tuesday and Thursday.  We will be focusing on measurement.}

 ^{Homework Packets.}

^{After a few weeks of not assigning homework packets, we are back in the routine and like usual, they will be due on Friday along with the reading calendar.}

^{Have a great week.}

^{Contact Information:}

^{steve.greenhalgh@ironmail.org}

^{Home Phone:  586-3095}

^{School Phone: 686-2840}