Mystery Reader

JF was so happy when he found out his mom was today's mystery reader!

Sight Words

Practice makes perfect! 

High Tech High Touch

We enjoyed doing some experiments with the scientist from High Tech High Touch. 

The program was called "Force of Motion".  We learned some new science words: friction, inertia, gravity, attract, and repel. 

Thank you to the PTO Enrichment Fund for providing this learning opportunity! 

Mystery Reader

JD was so happy and surprised when his mom came to school to be our mystery reader!

Veterans Day

Our class was lucky to have Mr. Kim visit our class today. Mr. Kim is a lawyer now, but before that he was an Army Ranger. He showed us his army jacket and patches. He also showed us his dog tags. 

School Spirit Day

Save these dates for our school wide spirit days!  

Date	Event
Tuesday, November 24	Homecoming Day (wear a college shirt)
Wednesday, December 23	Festive Dress Day (wear festive gear/colors…Santa hats, antler headbands, etc.)
Friday, February 5th	Superbowl (wear favorite sports gear)
Friday, February 12th	Valentine’s Day (wear Cupid colors of red, pink, purple)
Wednesday, March 2nd	Read Across America Day (dress as a storybook character)
Friday, April 22	Earth Day...Be Green!  (dress in green and blue…like a globe!)
Friday, May 6th	Derby Day (wear a hat or make a hat)
Tuesday, June 14th	Flag Day (wear red, white, and blue)

Peek at Next Week!

DATE	SPECIAL	HOMEWORK
Monday, November 9	D Day Music	1. Read for at least 10 minutes & log your minutes 2.  Reader Response:  Choose 1
Tuesday, November 10	E Day Spanish	1.  Read for at least 10 minutes & log your minutes 2.  Math: Autumn Delight (addition)
Wednesday, November 11	F Day Library	1.  Read for at least 10 minutes & log your minutes 2.  Writing: Blue & White Journals
Thursday, November 12	A Day Gym	1.  Read for at least 10 minutes & log your minutes 2.  Math:  Gobblin’ Good (subtraction)
Friday November 13	B Day Art & Music	1.  Read over the weekend & log your minutes 2.  Highlights of the Week letter (parents write back)

CAPTAIN

This week’s captain is Cole!

UPCOMING HOLIDAYS

Please read the attached two-sided letter for dates and details.  This is a letter you’ll want to keep for future reference.

ACADEMIC UPDATE

This is the last week of many of our units of study!

*Math Workshop:  We will be finishing up our second unit on geometry.  I will have some assessments to share with you at our conferences in three weeks. 

*Writing Workshop:  We are finishing our All About nonfiction chapter books this week.  They are turning out great!  This will be our second published writing piece.

*Reading Workshop:  We are finishing up our unit on “Word Detectives”.  This week we will be practicing how to retell the main events of our books in order.

*Science: A scientist from High Tech High Touch will be coming to do some experiments about the Force of Motion.  This program will be Wednesday.  It will be a great introduction to our next writing unit which will be on “Writing Like a Scientist”. 

UPCOMING DATES

*November 23: Quick Center Field Trip

*November 25:  School Spirit Day “Homecoming”.  Wear your favorite school shirt.  This can be college, high school, or even Ox Ridge gear!

*November 26-27: No School

*December 1-4: Conference Days/Early Dismissal

*December 14: Grab Bag Gift due (see attached letter)

*December 17: Cookie Exchange (see attached letter)

*December 21: Pajama Day (see attached letter)