Hello Parents!
This past week we began a novel study. To prepare for the reading of Number the Stars by Lois Lowry, we looked at Nazi-occupied Denmark during World War II, along with some related vocabulary activities. You may wish to ask your child what they have learned about the historical backdrop of this novel. The students will be reading the novel at home and will be given a short online quiz for each pair of chapters. We have read the first two chapters in class. The reading schedule for Number the Stars is as follows:
January 16-30
Wednesday and Thursday night: Chapters 3 and 4
Friday through Tuesday night: Chapters 5 and 6
Wednesday night: Chapters 7 and 8
Thursday night: Chapters 9 and 10
Friday through Sunday night: Chapters 11 and 12
Monday night: Chapters 13 and 14
Tuesday night: Chapters 15 and 16
Wednesday night: Chapter 17 and Afterword
The students may read ahead if they choose.
Students are continuing to collect story ideas in their Writer's Journal.
We also have a math test coming up on Monday. Please see the details below. Any students having difficulty with any of the mathematical concepts are encouraged to seek help. I am available after school from 2:30-3:15.
This Past Week's Homework Assignments
Read at least 20 minutes each evening
Health and Reading Log update
Handwriting pp. 69-73
Next Friday's ID test will be on Bugs p. 8 and European countries 1-6 in the Study Guide (Students receive a bonus mark on each of their tests if they have their tests signed by a parent and returned)
Math - Geometry pp. 102-103, 106-107, Unit Review: 108-109 *Math Test on Monday, January 21st: Everything covered in the Unit Review will be on the test. Students will receive a bonus mark if they have their tests signed by a parent and returned.
This past week, we completed a look at the historical background of Number the Stars: World War II in Nazi-occupied Denmark.
We are also beginning a blog discussion of the book, Number the Stars. Follow the link under the title Blogs on our classroom website linktoschool.blogspot.com. Many of the activities that we will be doing can be found on our website, under the title Novel Studies.
Website of the Week: WiredKidz
WiredKidz is designed to teach kids how to surf safely and how to have fun doing it.
http://www.wiredkidz.org/
Don't forget to check out my website at linktoschool.blogspot.com. It has many links to other great educational sites and safe, kid-appropriate search engines.
Important Dates in 2008
January 29 Celebration Assembly @ 9:00 am
January 30 Divisions 1, 2, 3 and 14 - Skating at the North Surrey Rec Centre
February 15 Pro-D #4 (Focus Day) - No School
February 21 Cultural Event - Chinese Acrobats @ 10:45 am
February 25 Celebration Assembly @ 1:00 pm
February 29 Divisions 1, 2, 3 and 14 - Swimming at the North Surrey Rec Centre:1-2:45pm
March 12 Report Cards go home
March 13 Early Dismissal @ 1:30 pm for Parent and Teacher Conferences
March 14 Last day of class before Spring Break
March 26 First day of class after Spring Break
March 27 Celebration Assembly @ 9:00 am
April 21 Cultural Event - Comaigri VniDansi @ 1:00 pm
April 23 Interim Reports go home
April 29 Celebration Assembly @ 9:00 am
May 2 Pro-D #5 - District-wide - No School
May 19 Victoria Day - No School
May 28 Celebration Assembly @ 9:00 am
June 20 Celebration Assembly @ 1:00 pm
June 23 Year End Assembly @ 10:30 am
June 24 Sports Day
June 25 Grade 7 Graduation @ 10:30, Final Report Cards sent home.
Last day of school for students, early dismissal @ 1:30 pm
June 26 Pro-D #6 - No school
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to phone or email me.
Sincerely,
Michael Link
Forsyth Road Elementary
10730 139 Street
Surrey BC V3T 5L4
Phone: 604-588-8394
mikewilliamlink@gmail.com
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