Thursday, May 10

Character Connections Word of the week:  FLEXIBILITY
·       “Flexibility makes buildings to be stronger, imagine what it can do to your soul.” – Carlos Barrios
·       “Be infinitely flexible and constantly amazed.” – Jason Kravits
·       “Stay committed to your decisions, but stay flexible in your approach.” – Tony Robbins


PLEASE ASK YOUR CHILD TO STOCK HIS/HER BINDER WITH PENCILS!!!
Many of us show up without any each day!!!

Please ask your child to pack headphones or earbuds in his/her backpack.  It would be best if they are a pair that can be left at school! Thank you so much!

Book Orders Due: You may submit an order at anytime!
If you would like to continue to browse and order, all magazines/flyers are available to view online. Click on the book orders link at the side of the blog. Create your own username and password to login. Use the class code to access our ordering page. All flyers are available to view and order from any month.


Here’s what we have for you tonight:

Please have your child bring 1-2 chapter books to school each day/week for DEAR time (Drop Everything and Read)

Language Arts:
3rd Grade Reading Homework:  20 minutes
4th Grade Reading Homework:  30 minutes


Writing: Opinion Writing was due today!!!  Students brought home a packet with including a letter with details.  Ask you child to share this assignment with you today!



Word Study: Due May 15  (Make sure it is signed by a parent and the checklist is completed.)

 ***Please read the letter and follow the directions. Locate your list on spellingcity.com by clicking the red drop-down arrow for your spelling sort code.  Play the games under the tabs to help you learn the spelling patterns of these words. You can check which word study activities you have completed by clicking on ‘My Records’ after you log in. Remember – DO NOT click S-test on spellingcity.org. Save that button for the day of your test.



3rd Math:
REview due 5-16
Test 5-17
Study facts for 15 minutes
Xtramath: 3 times per week

You can show your Pre and Post test scores to your parents by going to Thinkcentral.com.
Login in with tc before your username. Birthdate password. The link to the site is on the right side of the blog.
Xtramath.com: 3 times per week. Complete a full work session, which lasts about 5-10 mins (until Mr. C says you are done!)

How to Access Think Central:
Login in with tc before your username. Animal password. The link to the site is on the right side of the blog under the Math heading.


4th Math:
HR 7-7 and HR 7-8
Online quizzes due May 14 with the signed paper (you can always turn this in early!)

Have a great night!