Happy almost spring break week! I know your student is looking forward to a fabulous and well deserved break. However, please remind your child that this week is still "work as usual" as we will still be working diligently in class.
Of course it will not be all work considering we are having a spring celebration Thursday afternoon. I hope you will be able to pop in. It is always exciting for the students when their parents re able to visit.
Our Weekly Story
Our class will be reading The Great Kapok Tree.This is a great story that encourages the readers to be environmentally conscious. This story is also a great integration of Science.
Mrs Okey's Homeroom's Homework
Monday- Read the story to an adult 364-377
Tuesday-Reread the story and answer the questions on page 378
Wednesday- Study the vocabulary and review the story: you will have a test tomorrow
VOCABULARY
canopy- the uppermost layer of branches in forest trees; shelter
dangle-to hang and swing loosely
dappled -marked with spots; spotted
fragrant-having or giving off a pleasuring odor; sweet-smelling, scented
pollen-a fine, yellowish powder released for the anthers of flowers. Grains of pollen carried by insects, wind, etc., to the pistils of flowers fertilize the flowers, powder from a flower
pollinate-to carry pollen from anthers to pistils; bring pollen to
slithered-moved with a sliding motion; slipped
wondrous-wonderful; marvelous; remarkable
gash-a long, deep cut or wound
lulled-soothed with sounds or caresses; caused to sleep
Mrs. Smith's class
We will be marching on with our novel studies. Remember you need to be ready to turn it in on Thursday and take the test. Complete your study guide and you should score well on your novel test. Our class will also be reading The Great Kapok Tree and we will have a test on the story Thursday.
Parents,
The students and I planned Thursday's party together and your child volunteered for items they thought you would be able to send. If you can not send the item your child volunteered for, it is perfectly fine....just let me know so I can make arrangements to pick it up if necessary. I appreciate all the support you provide!
Homework
Monday-Wednesday
Work on you novel study and complete the study guide if you have not already done so.
This is a short note that went home today with the students:
Dear Parents,
I appreciate all the response I have gotten concerning our spring celebration. The kids are all so excited! They have been working to plan skits, jokes, and prepare art work to entertain our guests.
I am writing this in response to another area of our classroom that requires your help/cooperation. Many of the students are bringing in “packets of sweeteners/flavors” for their water bottles. This may not seem like much of an issue; however, it contributes to messiness in our classroom. Students often spill their drinks (on themselves, their desks, etc...) and with the additives the water becomes not only sticky but it also leads to staining that is nearly impossible to get off of the desks and floor. It would be helpful if the students only drink “regular water” during class time and brought either water or a pouch juice drink for lunch/snack.
Your understanding and cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Mrs. Smith
