Mrs. Laye’s Spotlight
October 24, 2011
This Week’s Features… Determine the impact of the search
Week of October 24th for the Northwest Passage on the
establishment of French and Dutch
Math This week, we will :
settlements in North America.
Identify the factors responsible for
Multiply three and four digit numbers by the founding and growth of New
two-digit numbers Amsterdam and New France.
Analyze the motivations of the
***We will have a TEST on Friday, October Pilgrims coming to North America.
28th.
**We will have a QUIZ on lesson 1
*** We will have our fast facts check on tomorrow.
Tuesday. We will bump down to 9 minutes
this week.
English/ Writing - This week, we will:
PLEASE REVIEW MULTIPLICATION Use details that let the reader
FACTS DAILY!!! This textbook assumes that know what the main character is
your child already knows the basic facts (1- like.
12). If your child is a little “rusty”, please Choose the right setting for a
begin practicing as soon as possible. I will
begin giving weekly timed tests starting this story.
week!!! Determine what a plot contains.
Begin planning a good story by
Guided Reading This week, we will : planning characters, setting, and
Finish up with our novel, Pedro’s plot BEFORE we begin writing.
Journal.
Respond to comprehension questions. ** A good idea is clear,
Use journal writing to expand interesting, and original. It makes
comprehension. the reader say, “WOW!” or “I
Use context clues to determine meaning never would have thought of
of new vocabulary words. that!” Without good ideas, our
writing would not have much of
a point. Our readers would be
Final Pedro test will be on Thursday, bored.
October 27th. Science - This week, we will:
Contrast the magnetic fields of different
** We will be using Literature Circles for shaped magnets.
this novel study. All Lit. Circle activities will Identify the relationship between
be completed in a journal. This journal will electricity and magnetism.
be turned end at the end of the unit for a Build an electromagnet.
major test grade. It should be kept in their
blue ELA folder. **We will have a quiz on lesson 1 on
Wednesday, October 26th.
Beginning this week, a daily reading log will
become part of your child’s nightly homework.
These logs will be due each Thursday. Spelling Please note this week your child will
be tested on spelling 28 words correctly (20
Social Studies: This week, we will : spelling words and 8 word wall words). In
Evaluate the type of government addition, each student will have to know the
was set up in Virginia. definitions of 15 vocabulary words (taken
from our new novel Pedro’s Journal – List
Mrs. Laye’s Spotlight
October 24, 2011
#3). PLEASE SEE YOUR CHILD’S LIST IN Please write your child's first and
HIS/HER PURPLE FOLDER FOR last name in all jackets, sweaters,
FURTHER DETAILS! I will test spelling and
vocabulary every week on Friday. The
and lunch boxes. Lost and Found
students will need to bring their is kept on the stage for up to one
purple spelling/voc. folder to and month and is then donated to
from school every night to review charity the last Friday of each
their words (pocket file). I check the month.
vocabulary definitions with them on Tuesday
of each week to make sure they are correct. Parents and community members are
reminded that Oakview’s campus is
CLOSED to public access during school
Tests/Quizzes hours. You are welcome to take advantage
of the school’s walking track and other
Tuesday- SS quiz
outdoor play spaces before or after school.
Wednesday- Science quiz Thank you.
Thursday Pedro test
From Mrs. Laye
Friday: Spelling / Vocabulary test, Math test
Remember to hang on to all old
** Please remember to hold onto ALL quizzes quizzes. These will be an
until the particular chapter has been tested. important tool when studying for
The quizzes serve as an excellent review of upcoming tests with your child.
the skills being taught!! Chapter tests cover a great deal
Class Notes of material. It is less
Congratulations! 27 out of 28 students overwhelming for your child to
had perfect attendance last week! see the material in smaller
Please see Mrs. Laye’s website chunks. We can do this!!
for internet links to review skills.
From the Office
Please check your child’s
planner DAILY for any
The Salvation Army will be changes that may occur
throughout the week.
accepting applications November
1-5 for families who need
assistance this Christmas season. Wear tennis shoes
They do not take applications late. on Wednesdays for
Go to Oakview’s website to find PE!!
out what documentation is
necessary for this application LUNCH BUNCH
process. You can also call Gwen
Daughtry at 355-7104 if you have 10/24 O’Quinn
questions. 10/25 Jennings
10/27 Raynes
Mrs. Laye’s Spotlight
October 24, 2011
SRA (Fridays)
10/28 Herron RED RIBBON WEEK:
Important Dates
10/24-10/28 Red Ribbon Week We are celebrating Red Ribbon Week
by making a commitment to healthy
10/27 Make up Picture day for students that living!
were absent
10/28 Spirit Day Students are invited to participate by:
10/31 Report Cards Monday, October 24
RED RIBBON KICK-OFF ASSEMBLIES
11/4 Hootenanny
(Students receive & wear Red Ribbons!)
11/7-11/11 Preschool Book Donations
Tuesday, October 25
th th
11/17 Breakfast with Dads 4 and 5 grade SOCK IT TO DRUGS (Students wear
crazy socks!)
11/18 Spirit Day
11/22 Chick-Fil-A Night
Wednesday, October 26
11/23-11/25 Thanksgiving Break HATS OFF TO HEALTHY LIVING
(Students allowed to wear hats to school!)
11/28 Laye / Gerard to RMSC
11/28 Progress Reports BRUSH AWAY DRUGS
(Students may donate
toothbrushes and toothpaste for
needy children. These will be
collected during morning car & bus
drop off.)
Thursday, October 27
OUR TEAM IS DRUG FREE (Students
wear favorite team shirts!)
Friday, October 28
WE ARE READY TO BE HEALTHY AND
DRUG FREE! (Students wear red to
sch
ool
—NO face paint or hair paint.)