Weekly Update 05/20/11

Important Dates:
Wednesday, May 25th - Awards Convocation 2:00 p.m.
Friday, May 27th - Last Student Day

Important Announcements:
*We have one more week until the end of the school year, but we still have lots of work to do! You will probably not be seeing as much reading/grammar/spelling homework, but there will be more math homework.
*Are you looking for someone to tutor your child this summer? Mrs. Grubb and Mrs. Hobson are two retired teachers from Delaware Trail that would be willing to help you out. Contact me if you are interested, and I will pass along their information. Thanks!
*I am very proud of the way the students behaved today during Track and Field. I saw many students using good teamwork and sportsmanship. Thanks to all of the parents that volunteered and a special thanks to Mrs. Hopkins for a great day!
*We are not going to finish all of Unit 12 in math before the end of the school year. I will send home all of the Home Links for you so you can work on them over the summer if you want.
*Thanks for a great year. This will be the last time I will be updating the blog for this current school year. This has been a wonderful year, and I have learned so much from your child. Thanks for giving me the chance to work with your child, and I hope you will all come back to visit me!

A Look at Next Week:
Reading
The Summer Vacation from the Black Lagoon
English
review of skills
Math
Fact families, Unit 11 Test (Tuesday), Many names for times, Timelines, Facts Practice
Social Studies
Unit 5

Weekly Update 05/13/11

Important Dates:

Tuesday, May 17th - Student Council Spirit Day; Snack Day $0.50
Friday, May 20th - Track and Field (wear Dog Jog t-shirts)
Wednesday, May 25th - Awards Convocation 2:00 p.m.
Friday, May 27th - Last Student Day

Important Announcements:

*Track and Field is on Friday. Please have your child wear his/her dog jog shirt. Your child may also bring a water bottle. Please label the water bottle with your child's name. It will be his/her responsibility to keep track of the water bottle. Also, don't forget to wear sunscreen!
*I would like to congratulate Trey Lyons! Trey was selected as our class's character essay winner. He wrote an essay about Diana Bonilla. Congratulations, Trey and Diana!
*We are near the end of the school year, but we still have lots of work to do! You will probably not be seeing as much reading/grammar/spelling homework, but there will be more math homework.

A Look at Next Week:

Reading
The Summer Vacation from the Black Lagoon
English
review of skills
Spelling
words from the novel The Summer Vacation from the Black Lagoon
Writing
research reports
Math
Buying Art Supplies, Comparing Costs, Trade-First Subtraction (YES! Borrowing!), Multiplication Stories, Division Number Stories, Multiplication Facts
Social Studies
Unit 5

Weekly Update 05/06/11

Important Dates:

Tuesday, May 17th - Student Council Spirit Day; Snack Day $0.50

Friday, May 20th - Track and Field (wear Dog Jog t-shirts)

Wednesday, May 25th - Awards Convocation 2:00 p.m.

Friday, May 27th - Last Student Day

Important Announcements:

*Attention Parents:Track and Field Day will be Friday, May 20th this year. We need you! If you can volunteer please email me at shopkins@brownsburg.k12.in.us. You can also call or send in a note with your child stating your preference on what time to work (all day, am, or pm). Your child(ren) loves this, so please volunteer. I will need 60 or more parents. Thank you so much!Mrs. Hopkins
*I would like to thank all of the families that were able to attend the data night / art show last night. I had a great turn out, and it was so nice seeing each of you again before the end of the school year.

A Look at Next Week:
Reading
Story: Ruth Law Thrills a Nation
Skill: cause and effect

English
contractions

Spelling
prefixes over- and un-

Writing
research reports

Math
Making change, place value, counting by 10s, 100s, and 1,000s, 4-Digit and 5-Digit Numbers, grouping with parentheses

Social Studies
Unit 4