Thursday, November 1, 2007

Spakausky's Scoop ---November 5-9

A big thanks to all the parents that made the Halloween party a success and thanks for sending in the special treats! A special thanks to the parents that came to help with the party:
Mrs. Hougaard, Mrs. Balinski,
Mrs. Swain, Mrs. DeSanto,
Mrs. Dourdourekas and Mrs. Wuenschel


Roller Skating Party is on Tuesday, 11/6! Is your child's permission slip in?

Junior Achievement-
Our next session will be on Friday, November 9th from 12:00-1:00 with Mr. Elliot. What fun!!!

November/December Spirit Days
Nov. 2 - Character Counts Day-Wear RED
Nov. 9 - School Spirit Day
Nov. 16 - Favorite Sports Team Wear
Dec. 7 - Character Counts Day
Dec. 14 - School Spirit Day
Dec. 21 - Holiday Wear

Goody Basket-
Thanks to:
Grant
For donating to the basket this week!

Student of the Week
Kelsey S.

Spelling
Lesson 10-
Back to the normal routine. This lesson deals with the double ending pattern in words.

Reading-
We will be studying The Keeping Quilt story until next week and we will be learning about author's point of view until then, also. We will be sending home the book so your child can read the story with you before their assessments.
Things to think about: What is the tradition with the quilt in her family? What is the author's viewpoint about the quilt? Visit Polacco's website at
http://www.patriciapolacco.com/
for more information about her and her books.

Independent Reading Program
Reading Party will be on Wednesday, 11/7 !
Thanks for picking up food for us at Burger King, Mrs. Zlotnicki!

Thanks for reading for November:
*Ryan S. *James *Isa
*Caitlin *Karina *Kelsey
*Lauren *Ryan R. *Amy
*Emily *Daniel *Greg
*TJ *Anita *Mary
*Grant *Matthew *Adam
*Emma *Hannah and Paul
Keep up the great reading!

English-
The Unit 2 test on nouns was Thursday, 11/1.
We will be starting unit 3 on verbs next!

Writing
The writing prompt will be due on Thursday , November 8th!

Social Studies-
Test is on Friday, 11/2!
We will take a break from social studies and do science.

Science-
We will be picking up science again. This next chapter is on nutrition, exercise and ways to stay healthy!

Spakausky's Math Update-
Please send in the money bags asap. Thanks!
Money is next!
Practice counting money and
making change on the internet!
http://www.gamequarium.com/

Have a relaxing weekend!
Mrs. T. Spakausky
Miss Nabor