WEEK OF DECEMBER 12-16th

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read AR-20 min.
Math-p.123+125 in HM Wkbk + L71 evens Saxon
Writing-Finish Final Draft of TWO Opinion Poems
Poetry-Practice Memorizing/Reciting Winter Poem and Free Verse Poem
Have parents read and sign/return the progress report/Check
AR Progress on it too.
Get a present for the White Elephant Gift exchange (Any toy/game/book/etc. under $15 by
Friday for the party

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read 20min
Math-p.139+141 HM Wkbk pages
Writing-Do two cinquains
Writing/Art-Finish Final Drafts of Colonial Exhibits-Due Thursday
Poetry-Practice reciting Winter Poem + Free Verse Poem
Go purchase a White Elephant Gift for the Exchange

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read 20min.
NO MATH!
Colonies-Finish 3 components-Due tomorrow
Practice Winter and Free Verse Poem for the recital Friday
Study Spelling

HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Get White Elephant Gift
Math-Go over Saxon Pre-Test
Practice Poems for Recital
DRESS UP FANCY FOR RECITAL!!!
Study Spelling + Holidays(Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Saturnalia, Christmas



Room 12,
This is an exciting week, full of learning and fun.
* In reading we will be learning about an African American Hero during the Revolution: James Forten.
* Writing-We will finish our poetry final drafts and practice our TWO poems with memorization, reciting and fun style.
* Sweet's Poet Cafe-This will be on Friday from 9-10:45-Students will dress up in black/fancy clothing. Each child will be photographed and be graded on their speaking skills. PARENTS ARE INVITED!
* Math-We will be dividing with decimals in the divisor (over-->over--> UP)
* Colonies- We will finish our projects and post them on the poster board on Wednesday.
The Colony Museum Exhibit will be on Thursday at 1pm. Parents are invited to the final exhibits.
* Holiday Party-On Friday after the Poetry Recital we will do a "White Elephant Gift Exchange". Please get some kind of gift that costs less than $15.
Parents who would like to bring a treat, please let me know.
* In class we will learn about the history of the winter holidays of Saturnalia, Kwanzaa, Christmas and Chanukkah.
* Progress reports will go home on Monday. Please check online to see your AR progress
and % of goal achieved thus far. Sign and return the report to show me that you are up-to-date on your child's progress.