From Ms. Roberts:
The students are learning about a new program that the school is involved in this year.  The program is called CATCH.  It is a program that encourages the students to eat healthy foods, educating them in which foods give them more energy (GO), which ones only give them energy for a little while (SLOW), and the foods that take away their energy or slow down their body’s metabolism and make it harder to think (WHOAH).  They are also learning that to make their bodies work as well as they can, they need to have 60 minutes of outside time to exercise and get out their energy each day.  Please aid the school, and your children in encouraging this new program, and bringing CATCH into your own homes. 
OHS Theater Troup is having Movie Fundraisers on Thursday and Friday.  (7pm) 
Admission: $3/person, $5/couple, $10/family of 4
Includes:  Drinks, Snacks, Games, Prizes for Costumes, and of course the Movie
Movies:
Thursday:  The Book of Life
Friday: Poltergeist (PG13)  Requires Student ID or parent signature if under 13.

Important Dates and
Upcoming Events:

• Spelling Test Thursday, 11-2
• School Dance, 10-26 6-8:  Provide your own transportation, as buses will not be available.  Costumes are allowed, but please, no weapons, and only partial face coverage.

HOMEWORK:

• If you desire to work in the classroom as a volunteer, or join us on upcoming field trips, you will need to fill out a background check form.
• Please return the blue homework folders on Monday.  Hardly any of the students are bringing them back.
• Study Spelling and vocabulary words.  Sheet Due Monday.
• 20 minutes of reading every day in a reading log.  Due at the end of the week in reading class.
• My math kids are bringing home math sheets to practice almost every day.  They are to only work on them for 30 minutes at most.
• At least 30 minutes of outside activity every day.  If it can be made a family endeavor, such as a walk, that would be a great way to encourage your child to stay active, and get some fresh air.
• Students need to turn in their 50 States and Constitution packets, as well as signed permission slips to watch the class movies.

Student Spotlight
 
The Student of the Month is going to be chosen next week!


Spelling Word
 

1. Knapsack

 

1. Rewrite

 

1. Knead

 

1. Climber

 

1. Wreath

 

1. Knee

 

1. Wren

 

1. Knock

 

1. Numb

 

1. Wrestle

 

1. Knot

 

1. Wrist

 

1. Know

 

1. Plumber

 

1. Wrong

 

Definition

1. Hobby

 

1. Mummified

 

1. Preserved

 
Parent Information:
*Thank you to those of you who have filled this out.  If you have already turned yours in, you do not need to fill this out again.*
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Cell Phone:_____________________________________________________
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Please fill this out if I have not contacted you on Class Dojo, e-mail, or by phone.  I am hoping to maintain contact so I can tell you the great work that your students are doing, and things that we may need to work on together.  I love working with Class Dojo because I can send you pictures of your student, and the work they are doing.  I can also update you on class events, keep in touch during field trips, and send explanations of class assignments.  So, if you have access to the internet, but do not have an e-mail account, you can set up an account for free on gmail.  Just go to www.gmail.com, and you can set one up quickly and easily.  Then I can also send you my newsletters through the email or my website so that the students don’t lose them on the way home, or misplace them.  




Movie Permission Slip:  I would be glad to accept handwritten permission slips at any time if the students have forgotten them at school.  (I have received some)
October 5, 2017
 
 
I give permission for my child,                                                                              , to watch
 

The Borrowers
October 2017
PG

Where the Red Fern Grows
December 2017
G

Holes
February 2018
PG

BFG
April 2018
PG

Johnny Tremain
May 2018
G

All movies are to be watched during lunch recess so that they will not disrupt class time.  We are reading these books together in class, and being able to watch the movies is quite a bit of fun. 
 
                                                                                                                                                         
Parent/Guardian Signature                                                                   Date

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We are midway through the first term of school!
 
It doesn’t seem possible, yet here we are, almost done with the 5th week of school!  The students are being expected to take more personal responsibility.  That is actually the attribute we are focusing on for Student of the Month in October.  I am so pleased with how the students have been doing.  They have been improving every day. 
 
On a note of personal responsibility, I am expecting that the students be to class on time, using their frequent 5 minute transition periods to get their supplies for their next class, use the restroom, and get drinks.  I have water coolers in the classroom for the students to use to refill their water bottles.  At the beginning of the year, all students were provided with water bottles.  A lot of the water bottles have been misplaced, so the students have been asking to use cups, or leave the classroom frequently to get drinks.  They have been informed that I will no longer provide cups, and that they are to take the responsibility to get drinks during transition only.  In emergencies bathroom breaks are permitted.
 
I am still trying to connect with everyone on Class Dojo, and do not have cell or emails for everyone yet.  If you have a cell number or email please send it to me so that I may add you to my Class Dojo and be even better at communicating with you.
 
Important Dates and
Upcoming Events:

• Spelling Test Thursday, 10-19

HOMEWORK:

• If you desire to work in the classroom as a volunteer, or join us on upcoming field trips, you will need to fill out a background check form.
• Please return the blue homework folders on Monday.  Hardly any of the students are bringing them back.
• Study Spelling and vocabulary words.  Sheet Due Monday.
• 20 minutes of reading every day in a reading log.  Due at the end of the week in reading class.
• My math kids are bringing home math sheets to practice almost every day.  They are to only work on them for 30 minutes at most.
• I am providing some snacks that the kids can purchase with PAT Pride bucks that they earn for good behavior.  If you would like to donate snacks for their snack time in the morning, you are encouraged to do so.  Gluten free snacks appreciated as well.

Student Spotlight
Kudos, great job, to the students who are taking the personal responsibility to get the newsletters, permission slips, and all homework home!

​Spelling List:  Re-write the spelling words on the lines available. 
 
Spelling Word
Rewrite #1
Rewrite #2

1. Chestnut

 
 

1. Trophy

 
 

1. Shutter

 
 

1. Thorn

 
 

1. Pitch

 
 

1. Whale

 
 

1. Chipmunk

 
 

1. Phone

 
 

1. Toothbrush

 
 

1. Month

 
 

1. Patch

 
 

1. Whistle

 
 

1. Speech

 
 

1. Width

 
 

1. Watch

 
 

 
Definition

1. Digraph

 

1. Fictional

 

1. Dialogue

 

It’s definitely getting colder!
 
The air conditioner is turned off, except for being used as a fan.  In Science, the students are working well in class on their seasons projects, learning about how the position of the Earth effects the seasons.  This goes great with understanding why the weather is changing at this time. 
 
The students are going to have a fifth grade outdoor school/field trip to Trapper Creek Campground at Odell Lake on Wednesday the 11th.  We are leaving at 8:40am and will return around 2:00pm.  Please pack a sack lunch for your child and ensure they have good, closed toe walking shoes, and a coat/jacket.  We need more chaperones, so please sign up!  Chaperones, please arrive at 8:15 to receive your instructions and group assignments.  Also, please get in the permission slips.  If we do not get those in, the kids can not go on the field trip and will be staying at the school. 
 
I am still trying to connect with everyone on Class Dojo, and do not have cell or emails for everyone yet.  If you have a cell number or email please send it to me so that I may add you to my Class Dojo and be even better at communicating with you.

Important Dates and
Upcoming Events:

• Wednesday, October 11, field trip to Odell Lake.  8:40am to 2:00pm
• Spelling Test Thursday, 10-5

HOMEWORK:

• If you desire to work in the classroom as a volunteer, or join us on upcoming field trips, you will need to fill out a background check form.
• Please return the blue homework folders on Monday.  Hardly any of the students are bringing them back.
• Students are allowed to bring water bottles to school.  It works best to have refillable bottles that they can leave at school.
• Study Spelling and vocabulary words.  Sheet Due Monday.
• 20 minutes of reading every day in a reading log.  Due at the end of the week in reading class.
• My math kids are bringing home math sheets to practice almost every day.  They are to only work on them for 30 minutes at most.

 
Student Spotlight
Keep up the good work for perfect attendance!  Our class has retained 4th place in the classroom for attendance!  Way to Strive for Five!

​Spelling List:  Re-write the spelling words on the lines available. 
 
Spelling Word
Rewrite #1
Rewrite #2

1. Banjo

 
 

1. Broken

 
 

1. General

 
 

1. American

 
 

1. Major

 
 

1. Kitten

 
 

1. Ginger

 
 

1. Camp

 
 

1. Object

 
 

1. Market

 
 

1. Legend

 
 

1. Character

 
 

1. Subject

 
 

1. Monkey

 
 

1. Electric

 
 

Vocabulary Words:  May be used as extra credit spelling words.
Definition

1. Variant

 

1. Context

 

1. Synonym