Story Skeleton Confusion

Apparently there was a little confusion about the story skeletons. I told the students they could do the story skeletons as their mystery literature projects. They can choose to do something else instead, I just wanted to give them this as an option.

Also, we have 2 field trips coming up. The first is next week's trip to Chiloh Lock. The second is the Cyclones hockey game. Make sure you return the permission slips and fees ASAP.

Important papers in Friday Folders

Parents, please look for some important papers in your child's Friday Folder this week. First, the information about the Washington D.C. trip will be coming home on bright pink paper. The paper includes a sample itetnerary on one side and the deposit form on the back. The cost is $399 per person. A $50 deposit per person is due by October 26th. No deposits will be accepted after this date. Deposits will be taken on a first come, first serve basis. Last year we had to turn some people away because we had too many for one bus, but not enough for 2 buses. Deposits will be numbered and dated as they come in. Any questions, please let me know.

We are also planning a field trip to the Museum Center for Wednesday, September 30th to see the Lewis and Clark movie and the Natural History Museum. Information about cost and chaperoning will be on the form.

Sept. 11th

Today we had a moment of silence to honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001. I also read a book about what happened that day so the students knew why we had taken a moment of silence.

Friday Folder reports are going home today. Some students have some missing work from this week written on the form. Also, several graded papers are going home. Students are permitted to correct and return papers they earned a D or F on. We will record the average of the 2 grades. Several papers I have requested students correct and return. Students will have one week to correct and return a paper.

Walk a thon collecting kicked off today. Students will be coming home with information about that.

Have a great weekend!!

AR up and ready to go

Today we finished our STAR testing to help determine reading levels, so students are ready to begin taking AR tests. Students will be expected to complete one AR test each week unless otherwise discussed with me. Students are given 30 minutes each day at school for AR reading.

Just a reminder there will be a spelling and reading test tomorrow.

Fun Lewis and Clark links

We are reading Lewis and Clark and Me in reading class. This story is told from the point of view of Seaman, a dog Lewis bought before his journey west. Here are some fun links to go along with the story.

Lewis and Clark go west
Journal entries
Lewis and Clark Coloring Book
Kid Activities

Ordering Book Clubs Online

You can now place your Scholastic Book Clubs orders online!

Browse all the great monthly Book Club selections at low prices and order online. Plus, our class earns a FREE book every time a parent orders online.

Here’s how it works:

1. Use the information below to access the Scholastic Book Clubs Web site.
2. Browse the titles with your child and place your order with your credit card.
3. Your order will come to me, and your credit card payment will go directly to Scholastic’s secure server. There’s no need to send money to school.
4. After I submit the entire class order to Scholastic, your order will be delivered to our classroom for your child to take home.

To get started, go to the Web address below and enter our class’s personalized user name and password in the sign-in fields on the right side of the page. Note: You do not need to create your own user name and password.

www.scholastic.com/bookclubs
User Name: cnethompson
Password: rocket

Ordering online is the most convenient way to use Scholastic Book Clubs. You can order anytime, right up until the online order due date. You’ll also get instant access to over 500 additional titles plus online-only specials and discounts.

And don’t forget: Every time a parent places an order online, we earn a FREE book for our classroom library!

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Great first day!!!

We have come to the end of a great first day!

Please remember to bring these things tomorrow:

• signed forms
• water bottles
• healthy snacks
• pictures/magazines/stickers to decorate journals

Homework folders and planners should be returned to school each day.