Week of April 30!

Dates:
Wednesday, May 2 - Chapel in the renovated garden, 8:45
Wednesday, May 2 - Science test
Thursday, May 3 - Music program, be at school no later than 6:45
Thursday, Friday, Monday, May 3,4,& 7 - Bring up to 5 books for summer book swap
Tuesday, May 8 - Book Swap
Homework:
Monday: Spelling 3 times, Spelling worksheet, Study for Science test, Study multiplication facts, Read
Tuesday: Cursive spelling, Study for Science test, Study multiplication facts, Read
Wednesday: Spelling choice, Study multiplication facts, Read
Thursday: Study spelling, Study multiplication facts, Read
Friday: Have fun with family & friends

Class News:

Reading - We continue to read Charlotte's Web. This week's spelling words are vocabulary words from Charlotte's Web. We know they are a bit more challenging but we also know the students are capable of learning these words.  We will be going over them as vocabulary words in class.

Math - We are finishing up our geometry unit and will have a test next Tuesday.  A study guide will come home Tuesday or Wednesday along with your child's math book and vocabulary sheet.

We continue to work on our multiplication skills.  Some students are working are working with a helper to master their facts verbally rather than a pencil paper test.  If your child comes home with a paper that has +, x, or a check mark then they worked with a helper.  If the multiplication facts have a + by it then your child knows it very well.  If it has a x or a check mark then they need to keep studying that particular fact.  Right now we are trying to get everyone to master their facts up to 5 while others are already passed all of the tests up to 12.  Let Ms. Beilharz know if you have any questions.

Science We have been reviewing for our Simple Machines test. Your child should have both a study guide and a glossary sheet. They also should be bringing their books home. We have also been enjoying watching the progress of the flowers we planted. Many thanks to the parents whom helped us recreate our garden space!



Other news:

It's time to order school supplies for next year!  You may pre-purchase a school supply pack for next fall.  The packets are ordered through Innisbrook School Supplies and are priced at the school’s cost.  This opportunity is offered as a convenience for St. Paul’s families.  Parents are free to choose the supply pack or shop on their own.  Order dates:  4/16/12 - 5/4/12. There are two ways to place your order:

1)  Order online at www.ordermypack.com , select Buy School Supplies, and enter our school number: 120688.  Pay with a credit card at checkout.  A convenience charge of $1.50 per pack will be added to all online orders.

2)  Complete and return an order form to the school front desk.  Charges will be billed to your school account in August. 

The order form and school supply lists are available on the St. Paul's website.  Go to speds website, select Current Parents & Students, Inside St. Pauls, School Supplies.  If you are unable to print what you need, please contact Linda van Thullenar and she will send them to you. All supply packets will be delivered directly to school and distributed to students at Open House on Wednesday, August 15.

Book Swap: This year the Lower School is holding a summer book swap.  The third graders are allowed to bring in  up to 5 gently used books to swap for other books.  These books should be on the 2-4 grade reading level.  When a child brings in books they will get one ticket for each book they bring.  They will then use those tickets to swap for other books.  Third graders can bring in books on Thursday, May 3,Friday, May 4 or Monday, May 7.  The book swap will be Tuesday, May 8.  

Spelling Words

1. specimen
2. injustice
3. trough
4. captivity
5. hominy
6. peered
7. inheritance
8.salutations
9. decency
10. lair
11. scheming
12. glutton
13. compunctions
14. thistle
15. hullabaloo
16. stealthily
17. numerous
18. manure
19. scythes
20. reconsider