2/18/13 - 2/22/13

     I hope everyone is enjoying the extra day.  I know I am!  Here is what is happening this week.  Be sure to view the Valentine's Day pictures that follow.  We an an extra special party - so much fun for everyone!  Thanks to Mrs. Garrison and all the moms who spent time working on this party. Thank you, too, for all of our wonderful parties this year!

Math:  We will be testing over Ch. 20, lessons 1-4 on Wednesday.  We will then continue with three more geometry lessons over space figures.  Our Evaluate test will take place this week as well.
Writing:  I hope you took time to read the graded stories that came home last week!  So many students are excelling in writing now!  This week we will write a paragraph about our Economics Day business plan and write in our company's name.  Can't wait to hear some of the cool business names!
Reading:  We are trying to master understanding the main idea of what we have read.  This is a very hard skill.  We are practicing finding details to support the main idea.
Science:  Next we will learn about matter and physical changes.  From there we will go into chemical changes.
Social Studies:  Now that our business is on its way, we will learn about the different methods of advertising.  All of this is part of Ch. 9.  We will probably test over this chapter sometime next week.

Important Events:
Tues. - Bring in Prism Projects, Six Flags Reading Logs, and math logs;
Wed. - Evaluate Test; Math test over chapter 20;
Thurs. - Evalute Test continues for those who did not take it on Wednesday;  Prism Fair 4:00 - 6:00;
Fri. - Math fact test.  Everyone should be wrapping up their facts!  If your child isn't there yet, please study daily!
     Pictures of the class opening their valentine mail. We made valentine card holders out of two large hearts.