Week 6

2009 – 2010 Week 6

Firstly, a great big thank you to you all for helping me this week. Thanks to Mr. DB and Mr. Steven for teaching on Wednesday so that I could rest and get better, thanks to all the parents who did lunch duty and stayed longer to take care of the children, and to all of 3b for being so understanding of your “grouchy” teacher this week.

We did lots of review and finishing off chapters this week but the most important thing about this week was the Science project presentations. It was great to watch all the students who we so well prepared and did a fantastic job. There are a few things to improve however, such as making sure that you use cue cards, make eye contact with your audience, and speak loudly.

Ricky, Joshua, and Nicholas spoke about the Rhino.

Yao, Jasmine, and Nina spoke about the Polar Bear.

Richard spoke about the Giant Panda, and Alica about the Taiwan Black Bear.

Jason, Gloria, Jolene, and Sandra spoke about the Red Panda.

Elijah and JC spoke about the Grey Wolf.

Sonia and Nicole spoke about the Asian and African Elephant.

Jonathan spoke about the Cheetah, and Justin spoke about the Golden Lion Tamarin.

Victor spoke about the Kemp’s Ridley Turtle, and Wesley spoke about Killer Whales.

This Wednesday is flag ceremony so don’t forget to dress in yellow (or white) and blue.

We have continued reading the African folk tale, Kabuka and the Magic Calabash. Kabuka has met the Great Milimo and with Gondo's help is on the way to the city of the birds. Don’t forget to get regular updates on Kabuka’s adventure from your children.

Next week we have lots of tests.

Monday – Story Town Theme 1 Test

To review for the test:

1. Go through vocabulary and spelling of all five lessons but concentrate on lesson 5
2. Review phonics and grammar for all five weeks

Tuesday – Science Ch 2 Test

To review for the test:

1. Use your text book pages A38 to A87 and concentrate on vocabulary words in yellow
2. Review traits of Mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians

Wednesday – Social Studies Unit 1 Test

To review for the test:

1. Use your text book pages 1 to 57 and concentrate on vocabulary words in yellow.
2. Review the parts of a map on p 42 – 43
3. Use the Test preparation on p 62 and 63 to help you review

Thursday – Math Ch 2

To review for the test:

1. Use your text book pages 50 to 85 and look at new vocabulary words.
2. Use the test preparation on page 92 – 93 and 94 – 95 to help you review

Good luck with your preparation

Thank you to everyone who has returned your UNICEF walk-a-thon sponsorship money. For those of you who are still collecting your sponsorship money, please remember to bring it in on Monday.

Remember to bring in your coins this week for the coin collection competition - NT1, NT5, NT10, NT50 . Let's see how much money we can raise.

On Wednesday the Grade 5 have their lunch time food sale so don’t forget to bring money to buy a tasty treat.

Friday 16^th is our performance on Declan Galbraith’s “Tell me Why?”. Rehearsals are going really well and here are a few notes about the performance.

• You need to be at school at 6pm on Friday 16^th October 2009
• The performance will start at 6:30pm
• It will take place in the school gym
• There are 10 groups performing
• Everyone needs to pay NT50
• We hope that all parents, friends, and other family members will come and watch the performance.
• You need to wear blue jeans, sneakers, and a plain colored shirt. (Please show me the shirt you will wear before Wednesday 14^th October)
• You need to have memorized your words by our rehearsal on Tuesday 13^th October.

You are all doing a fantastic job … keep it up!

Wednesday 28^th October from 11am to 3pm is the Halloween Carnival. Don’t forget to start getting your creative ideas going so that you can dress up in some really innovative costumes.

See you on Monday, 3b!

Mrs.DB