Weekly Update 10/13

Learning Targets/Topics Word Study/Spelling: ~ I can spell and use high frequency words. ~ I can write complete sentences. Reading: ~ I can tell a character's traits and feelings with support from the story. ~ I can tell what a character's traits or feelings cause to happen in a story. **Character test on Thursday, 10/16** Writing: ~ I can proofread my writing so that others can easily understand what I have written. ~ I can describe characters by telling about what they think, say, and do as well as what other characters say about them. ~ I can choose poems that “speak to me” and write a response to that poem. Math:   ~ I can estimate sums and differences.   ~ I can use reason to justify my answers. Students will have a test over topic 2 on Wednesday.  They brought home their book to complete the practice test in order to help them prepare for the test. Flat Stanley’s Family Night at Steven’s Orchard Tuesday, 10/21 at 6:00pm. Check your child’s folder for the flier detailing all the activities!

Important Dates: 10/14: Reading Log Due 10/15: Community Blood Drive from 3-8 at GES 10/17: No School: Teacher Inservice 10/21: Stevens Orchard Night 10/22 - 10/29: Book Fair 10/23 & 10/28: Parent Teacher Conferences 10/24: End of 1st 9 weeks grading period 10/24: Scholastic Book Order due 10/24: Volunteer Breakfast 9:45 GES cafeteria 10/27: Beginning of 2nd 9 weeks grading period 10/31: Report Cards Go Home 10/31: PBS Reward Party (for students having 0-1 strikes) 11/6: Fantastic Student Mania Event (Intermediate grades) October Lunch Menu Reminders ~Please return the parent-teacher conference form asap so that I may reschedule any necessary conferences.  I am looking forward to discussing your child’s growth with you! ~Please sign your child’s planner each night. ~PTO has a few Cols & Dayton area entertainment books left if you’re interested! ~OAA results will be mailed to us in mid/late November from the State.

Questions? Contact Me: Mrs. Breslin: breslink@grahamlocalschools.org 937-663-4449 ext 4319 *You can always send in a note or write to me in your child’s planner* Check out our classroom blog at mrsbreslin.blogspot.com Specials Rotation Week of:          Mon       Tues     Wed     Thurs    Fri     13th-17th PE library PE Comp no school 20th-24th Music PE Lib PE Comp

Relay for Life Activities Mon 10/13- Fri 10/16: Coin challenge! Which pod can fill the jug the fastest? Tues 10/14: Wear Green Thur 10/16: Wear Blue Tues 10/21: Wear Orange Fri 10/24: Wear Grey & Bring 50 cents to wear socks/slippers Mon 10/27: Wear Purple Thur 10/30: Wear Pink Fri 10/31 at 2:30: Relay Walk Volunteer Breakfast Our school is always looking for volunteers.  To find out how you can volunteer in our building in various ways, you are invited to attend the volunteer breakfast on October 24th at 9:45.