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A Message From Mrs. Dieck

Ms. Dieck’s Lighthouse News

Week of August 30, 2010

Hi, we have an exciting week ahead. Open house will be held on Tuesday, August 31. The PTA will have their meeting at 6:30 followed by room visits. The 5th grade time is 7:20. I hope to see all of the parents there.

This Week:

Math – this week in math the students will practice multiplication skills. They will also learn estimation with products and decimal patterns. There will be a test on Wednesday covering adding and subtraction of decimals, multiplication, and estimation with products.

Spelling – the students will be given their spelling packets on Monday. There will be a test on Thursday and all homework is due on Thursday.

Language – the students will continue Caught Ya. They will also learn complex sentences and complete their essay on summer vacation.

Reading – the story this week is Ultimate Field Trip. There will be a test on Friday. A study guide will come home on Thursday.

Science – the students will learn about changes in states of matter and atoms this week.

Social Studies – the students will begin a project on the ancient empires this week.

Homework – (tentative)

Monday – math- pg. 16 and 17 in homework packet spelling- page 1 and 2 in packet

Tuesday – math- pg. 18 – spelling- page 3 reading – finish vocabulary (if needed)

Wednesday – math- pg. 12 and 13 spelling- page 4 and study for test

Thursday – math pg. 22 reading – read story and study for test