September 7, 2010

Welcome back to Mrs. Whitney's "Lovin' Life Learning Center!"  Our first week in grades four and five was excellent!  We learned routines, got to know each other, and experienced some outrageously fun activities like firing potato guns, walking on water, and making beautiful T-shirts. Now we're ready to dive into our normal routine!

For those who have had students in my class before, please note that the Homework Reading Log has changed.  Making sure that your child reads each night is the MOST important way you can ensure that your child has a successful school year.  I need your cooperation in verifying that your child reads at least twenty minutes per day.  Please don't sign the Homework Reading Log unless they do.

Also, a fact homework sheet will be sent home every night with their usual math homework.  No calculators or multiplication tables should be used while doing these worksheets.  Learning the multiplication and division facts is crucial; please practice them as often as possible.

Parents, if we can work as a team this year, the benefits to your children will be significantly greater! Go,Team, Go!

Nancy Whitney nwhitney@gsinet.net  Home Phone 428-8217

Dates to Remember  

Sept. 22 (Wed.) - Late Start 10:45

Sept. 22 (Wed.) - Back To School Night/Cookout - 5:30 PM

Sept. 27 (Mon.) - School Pictures

Spelling Words

Grade 4

1. sum  2. flat  3. plum  4.  bell  5. grim  6. plot  7. band  8. bluff 

9. dock  10. blot  11. odd  12.  left  13. cash  14. mill 15.  past 

16. shelf  17. wealth  18. crunch  19. hint  20. build  21. snack 

22. step  23. pond  24. heavy  25. shovel

Grade 5

1.  jut  2. nick  3. tenth  4. shrug  5. stuff  6. sense  7. damp 

8. cot  9. fling  10. notch  11. gush  12. scan  13. batch 

14. rough  15. stump  16. tough  17. laugh  18. guess 

19. lead  20. dove  21. past  22. dock  23. plum 

24. cinch 25. blond

 Secret Message: Welcome to the Lovin' Life Learning Center!