Homework over the Break

Scholastic news (back page and both sides on worksheet)

USA Weekly #8 (quiz only)

Explorer book and notes

Each assignment is due on Tuesday, December 2nd.

See you at conferences!

USA Weekly is Canceled

Our afternoon was very busy, so I canceled the USA Weekly homework. Students will receive USA Weekly homework tomorrow, but it will not be due until Tuesday, December 2nd.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is BACK!

IT'S THE HOLIDAY SEASON AGAIN!!!

If you missed it last year....or want to continue this fun family tradition.....

Please consider buying tickets to see a children's favorite Christmas Classic play: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!

Mrs. Bernau will be playing the evil old hag, Mrs. Armstrong, again this year out at the Pentacle Theatre. There are 12 performances of this hilarious but touching play offered this season! Get together with Forest Ridge friends and families and make an afternoon or evening of it!

But get your tickets NOW! The general public will be offered them soon and seats will fill up fast!
This year you may buy your tickets ON LINE at the web-site below.
Come join the fun!!!

http://www.pentacletheatre.org/

Homework for the Week of 11/17-11/21

Assigned Yesterday:
Math: SS#4 & grid paper (due today)

Assigned Today:
USA Weekly #8 - Quiz only (due Friday the 21st)

Will be assigned Thursday:
Health Magazine (due Friday the 21st)

Will be assigned Friday:
Scholastic News (will be due Tuesday the 2nd of December)

Over the Break:
Students will need to read their explorer book and take notes. The books will not be assigned until this Thursday.

New Student

A few weeks ago we had a new student join our classroom. He has been a lot of fun to work with and he's already made many friends. He'll be a great asset to our class!

Homework Update Each Week

I decided that it would be helpful to post homework weekly on the blog. I still expect students to write in their planners as well as show them to their parents. Hopefully our classroom blog and student planners will be a good form of communication.

Homework for this week:

Assigned today:
USA Weekly #7
Writing letter to parents
Math: SS #2

Will be assigned tomorrow:
Scholastic News

*Each one of these assignments are due on Friday.

~November Events~

Lowes
Saturday, Nov. 22nd Football Goal
Free.....10-11

Michaels
Sat. Nov. 15th Yarn Cake Slice
Sat. Nov.22 Kids Choice Day
Ages 3-12 $5 per class

Northern Lights Theatre
Sat. Nov. 15th Double Play Saturday doors open 11:45
Movie is Igor and play is Jack and the Bean stock
$10 per person includes movie, play, pizza, drink and popcorn.

YMCA
Drop in Dodge Ball every Wednesday night in November
Ages 8-12 Cost $2 Main Gym

Library
Friday, Nov. 21st 'Curtis Carlyle' Juggler/comedian
Free Loucks Lecture Hall Doors open 6:45
Woodburn Co.Stores
Nov. 22nd Tree lighting @5pm See real reindeer 12-4
Carousel
Friday, Nov. 28th 12pm Santa arrives by Express Train in front of Carousel ~ free hot cocoa
Creative Display Inc. (1609 Steiwer Rd. NE Jefferson)
Indoor Elf Village Train Ride thru an animated Christmas Village
$1 Open Mon,Weds, Fri, Sat 11-4 until Dec. 13th

USA Weeklies

About each week, I assign homework out of the "USA Weekly" newspapers. Today we worked together on answering some questions in class. The focus today was writing answers in complete sentences. Please make sure to spend some time with your child on this assignment (if can be pretty difficult at times). Typically, I allow three nights to work on this assignment, but due to the short week, students will have two nights to work on this at home. If you haven't seen a USA Weekly, see example.

Conferences

I will be sending home conference slip reminders tomorrow (11/13/08). Please make sure to read the time/date that I have chosen and send them back. The slips are due as soon as possible. During conferences, I would like each child to attend with their parent. Please let me know on the conference slip if your child CAN NOT join us at their conference.

Home Volunteers

At the beginning of the year, I had a few parents tell me that they were willing to grade papers at home. If you are one of those parents and are still interested, please let me know through email. I'm ready for the help! :0)

What a Great Class!