If you haven’t signed up for parent teacher conferences the window to do so is now closed.  I had to just put you into any spots I had left.  Please come at your scheduled time.  We will be doing a few on Monday and Tuesday night, Wednesday night, and all day on Thursday as well as Thursday night.  Remember, we only have 15 minutes.  If you need more time with an individual teacher, please schedule it at a later date.  With 54 conferences we need to stay on schedule.  This is also a special time for you and your student.  Please make arrangements for other siblings.

I have set it up so you can order books from Scholastic Book Clubs.  This is a great and cheap way to get books for your child.  If you decide to order for Christmas, let me know and I will save the books and let you know when they arrive.  You can then pick them up in the office.  The due date for this order will be December 7 so we will for sure get them in time for Christmas.  Just go to the website scholastic.com/bookclubs and use the class code:  GXFFD (or I have been told you can search under my name:  Brandy Rollins)

Our reading strategy this week will be compare/contrast.  We will learn how we are different and the same from pilgrim children.  We will also be finishing up summarizing with our Native Americans.

Spelling for September 10-29 to 11-2: slow globe coach blow grow lose Rome Roast Flow Long Throw Row close Oat Mow Know Wrote Roam Loaf coal Words are on spellingcity.com Under List 7 if you want to practice there. Words will also be written in their planners.

UTIPS Homework: I have put two tests (remember they are not real tests) online for this week. Please sit with your child and work with them on the homework. Tests are: Comprehension 3 And Benchmark 1 Review

Keyboarding Help: The school has used a free internet program called Dance Mat typing.  It is not my favorite, but it is a good start.  I will continue to look for more free programs. bbc.co.uk/schools/typing

Reading Days: Remember to record your reading days!!! Your child needs to read 20 minutes or more to count as a day.