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Monday – The students were given their Star Reader test results to keep in their binders.  The students should use the ZPD range from this sheet when choosing an Accelerated Reader book.  Each student must take at least one AR test by December 12.  The students visited the library today to check out books in the appropriate range.

Tuesday – Classes A and D were introduced to the vocabulary words for “The Stone.”  These words and the story can be found on pages 29-37 of the reading book.  They completed a vocabulary chart in class. Classes B and C had a lesson on using colons correctly.  They completed pages 255-256 of the Workshop books in the classroom.

Wednesday – The students reviewed the vocabulary for “The Stone” and read the story together.

Homework:  You should be reading your AR book.  You must take an AR test by December 12. 

We will have a test Friday on “The Stone.”  The eight vocabulary words will be included. 

Interims went home today (Wednesday).  Parents, please sign and return them tomorrow.

For the 4-H service project, you may bring hats or gloves for children or adults for Project Outreach. This is not required, but I hope we have many participants.  : ) 

Today the students took the test over the story “The Bracelet.” If you were absent, you will need to make this up on Wednesday.

Homework: Don’t forget to be reading your AR book. Have a nice, long weekend! Enjoy having Monday and Tuesday off! : )

Wednesday – The students checked and discussed the study guide for “The Bracelet.”  Then, we watched a short video about Japanese internment camps, which went along with our story.

Thursday – We had 4-H with Ms. Edwards.  The students took notes on how to write and present a speech.

Homework: The vocabulary and story test over “The Bracelet” will be tomorrow (Friday.)  Study your vocabulary words and review your corrected study guides.  If you were absent when we read the story, please be sure to read it carefully.

This week, the students have been introduced to the vocabulary for the story “The Bracelet.” Those words can be found on page 149 of the reading textbook. The story is on pages 150-154. We read the story together in class. Class C answered questions 1-5 on page 156 today in class.

Homework for Tuesday: Classes B and C need to finish the study guide given today in class.

Homework for all classes: The test over the story and vocabulary will be on Friday.

Return the green pupil survey cards received in homeroom if you have not done so.

CMS is collecting items for soldier care packages. Please go to www.msprojectpackage.org <http://www.msprojectpackage.org> to see the list of items needed . You can send items in now thru Nov 12th. Mrs. Higginbotham’s room and the CMS library are drop off points. Please help us with this great cause!