News from Mrs. Denny’s Class
April 30, 2010
denny@lpatucson.org

Classroom News

Mystery book reports are due May 12.

Science-. Students began their moon journal on Wednesday. They are to observe the moon each evening and document information in their journal for at least 14 days.

Planet research is underway. Students were introduced to the Power Point program and have begun researching. Please take your student to the public library to get some books on his/her planet.


Social studies-. We will begin our mini-research project about a particular Indian culture on Friday. Students are learning about the following Indian groups: Creek, Mississippian, Matah, Aztec and Iroquois.

Math: Dividing by 3-digit numbers, ratios, dividing fractions and simplifying. A unit test was given on Friday.

Spelling: Multi-syllabic words with suffixes.

Reading: We have been reading a lot of informational text in social studies and science. We are still continuing with mysteries, as well.

Writing: Final copies of the animal stories are due by Monday. We will look forward to sharing them.

The poetry books will be sent out for publishing on Friday. They will be here on campus in the summer time. Stop by and pick up your child’s book after June 21st.

Counseling: Mrs. Russell is continuing her lessons careers and life choices.

Notes for Parents

Progress Reports: Progress reports went home on Wednesday. Please sign and return the report by Monday, May 3.

Puberty Class: Class was canceled this week. Ms. Brenda and Mr. Moore will get the classes going next week.

Picture Packets: Picture packets are overdue. If you’d like to purchase the pictures, send your check in the envelope provided and any unwanted pictures back to school as soon as possible.

Field Trip: On Monday, May 24th, our class will celebrate the end of the year with a bowling party at Lucky Strike Bowling Alley. We will bowl in the morning and enjoy a pizza lunch afterwards. The cost for each student will be $5.50. Please watch for the future permission slip to come home.

Late Work: Please remember that handing in late assignments impacts your child’s grades. Even losing 5 points for a late assignment can drop a student’s grade a whole letter grade.

Although the end of the year is near, please remind your students that there is still much work to be done. It is easy for even a dedicated student to lose focus and concentration this time of year. Please encourage your child to stay focused, work hard and complete assignments on time. Finish “the race” strong!

Independent Reading: “The more you read, the more you know AND…the more you know, the more you’ll read.”
Independent reading is part of students’ nightly homework. Many students are not completing this part of their homework. Reading is crucial to your child’s success. The more they practice reading, the better they will become at word solving, vocabulary, comprehension, fluency and writing. Please make sure you are helping your child in this endeavor by signing their calendar each evening once they have read.

Important Dates
May:
3-7 Book Fair.
3-7 Teacher Appreciation Week
5- $1.00 Dress down day!
7- Pancake Breakfast w/ Principal
12-Field Day
26-Yearbook Signing
28-Last Day of School