Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Spakausky's Scoop

“Spakausky’s Scoop”
February 2-6
Congratulations to Allie and Emily. They did a beautiful job in the 3rd grade spelling bee.
Sub Alert-I will be at meetings on Friday, 1/30 and Monday, 2/2.
Book Orders:
Coming soon!
Class User Name: spakausky
Password: Books
Goody Basket-
Thanks to:
For donating to the basket this week!
Student of the Week
Adam
Each week there will be a student picked to be student of the week. This student will bring in photos, magazine picture, or drawings/descriptions about themselves. The categories that they will cover are:
Me
My Family
Special Friends
My Favorite Foods
Where I Live
Thing I Like to Do
When I Grow Up I’d like to
My Favorite Toys
How the special week works for your child:
Monday-put pictures up
Tuesday-share your board
Wed.-Read a favorite book (practice at home first)
Thursday-Show and Tell
Friday-Take board down
Spelling
Lesson 20 is next!
Work is due Friday and should be in cursive.
English
We discussing synonyms and antonyms.
Writing
We will start expository writing!
We worked on snowman stories this week!
Independent Reading Program
Folders due: Tuesday, February 3rd
Reading Party: Wednesday, February 4th
Reading
Snow Treasure. Ask your child what it is about!
We will quiz after every few chapters!
Next, we will focus on our connection skills and read the story, Lost and Found in our reading books.
Science
Chapter 11
Lesson 1 - volume, physical properties of matter and density (float/sink).
Lesson 2-
Social Studies
Next, Ancient Egypt!
Math
Chapter 14, on geometry.
What are the different types of lines and angles?
Mad Minutes Schedule:
1/26-mult. 3's
2/2-4's
Have a safe weekend!!
Mrs. T. Spakausky