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May 29, 2009

Week of June 1, 2009

Dear Parents,

With only a few weeks left of our school year, our goal is to keep a strong academic focus in the classroom. With warmer weather and later sunsets, it can be a challenge to get our children (including my own) to bed on time and keep them well-rested. In class, our emphasis is on reinforcing good math and reading skills. Please keep practicing multiplication flashcards and encouraging your child to read each night.

Have a terrific weekend! God bless.

Love,
Mrs. Vandercook

For Your Information:

Spelling Homework: This is our final spelling list. Using list #34, students are to write 10 sentences using ten words. Due next Wednesday. On the spelling test students must write the first 16 spelling words in cursive.

Robin Hood Musical: May 29, 30, 31 and June 5, 6, 7. Camille Andrade, Dominic Diaz, Miranda Murillo, Zachary Poit, Madison Rauscher and Scarlett Vigil are shining stars in this play!

All School Chapel: Monday, June 1st. Please join us in the Cathedral at 8:40am for chapel.

End of the Year Classroom Awards: Next Friday, June 5th, right after School Family ends. Please plan to join us on that day if possible. If you have more than one classroom awards ceremony to attend, please let me know. I plan to visit my daughter’s classroom right after School Family.

Treats for Our Classroom Awards: We’d appreciate having a light snack to share with family and friends at our Classroom Awards Ceremony. Please e-mail me or send in a note if you can bring juice, bagels, donuts, fruit, or any other snack. Thank you!

Last Day of School: June 10th ; minimum day; PTT has planned an end-of-the-year celebration to be held outside in the play area

Spelling List #34

1. summertime
2. dismissal
3. vacation
4. library
5. sailing
6. gardening
7. pleasure
8. scenery
9. mosquitoes
10. sightseeing
11. poison ivy
12. barefoot
13. watermelon
14. lemonade
15. picnic
16. jet skiing
17. sunglasses
18. grandparents
19. barbecue
20. tornado
21. thunderstorm
22. humidity: the amount of moisture in the air
23. Independence Day: the Fourth of July
24. leisure: free time

Bible Memory Verse:

Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes in Him may have eternal life.

John 3:14-15

May 22, 2009

Week of May 26, 2009

Dear Parents,

Our class did an outstanding job at our Patriotism School Family! Mrs. Barber noticed how each student sang with such sincerity. They have worked so hard in preparation of the Patriotism School Family. We are so proud of them! I will be watching my video taping over and over again (and over again). Thank you, families for bringing or representing your family’s servicemen and women today. Mr. Murillo and Mr. Page looked very sharp in their uniforms!

Have a very happy Memorial Day weekend! God bless.

Love,
Mrs. Vandercook

For Your Information:

Spelling Homework: Using list #33, students are to write 10 sentences using ten words. Due next Wednesday. On the spelling test students must write the first 15 spelling words in cursive.

Practice Math Test 17A Assigned for Tuesday’s Homework: Practice math
test 17A is due on Wednesday, 5/27. Math Test 17B will be on Thursday, 5/28.

No School: Memorial Day Holiday, Monday, May 25th.

3rd-5th Grade Field Day: Tuesday, May 27th.

All School Chapel: Monday, June 1st. Please join us in the Cathedral at 8:40am for chapel.

End of the Year Classroom Awards: Just a reminder that our awards ceremony will be held in our classroom after School Family on Friday, June 5th. Please plan to join us on that day if possible.

Last Day of School: June 10th;

Spelling List #33

1. squash
2. reward
3. mayor
4. New York
5. photograph
6. earthquake
7. rough
8. pulley
9. wristwatch
10. stairway
11. desire
12. furniture
13. discussion
14. knight
15. collar
16. should
17. enjoyment
18. careless
19. obedient
20. motion
21. organize
22. conceited – proud
23. intention – a purpose; a plan
24. manufacture – to make in a factory

Bible Memory Verse:

Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes in Him may have eternal life.

John 3:14-15

Field Day – Tuesday, May 26

9:30am – 11:00am

Reminders:

• Bring a water bottle
• Wear sunscreen
• Hats and sunglasses may worn during Field Day

Our class will be placed in three teams. If possible, students are to wear the specific color (C.C.A. polo) listed below.

Blue Polos

Camille
Justin
Rachel
Gloria
Scarlett
Matt
Cole

Red Polos

Miranda
Caleb
Zach P.
Dominic
Manny
Madisyn S.

White Polos

Taylor
Zach M.
Ali
John
Sebastian
Madison R.

May 15, 2009

Week of May 18, 2209

Dear Parents,

This week we have begun to explore the world of chemistry including matter, atoms, molecules, and the periodic table of elements. Our scientists made water molecules out of marshmallows, reenacted the three states of matter and designed an “element cookie” from the periodic table. Next week we will cause physical and chemical changes in matter (we promise not to blow anything up) and learn about (culinary) mixtures and solutions!

Next Friday is our “Patriotism” School Family. Our class has practiced
with great diligence and sincerity. We truly hope you can join us in the Freed Theater at 8:40am!

Have a fun weekend!
Mrs. Vandercook .

For Your Information:

Spelling Homework: Using list #32, students are to write ten sentences using 10 of the spelling words. Due Wednesday. The first 16 spelling words on the next spelling test must be written in cursive.

Progress Reports: Mailed Thursday, May 14th.

Our Next School Family Performance, “Patriotism”: Friday, May 22nd in the Freed Theater.

No School: Memorial Day Holiday, Monday, May 25th.

3rd-5th Grade Field Day: Tuesday, May 27th.

End of the Year Classroom Awards: Just a reminder that our awards ceremony will be held in our classroom after School Family on Friday, June 5th. Please plan to join us on that day if possible.

Spelling List #32

1. dolphin
2. confusion
3. apologize
4. carrot
5. position
6. engine
7. machine
8. calculator
9. prairie
10. sleigh
11. aboard
12. thoughtful
13. creation
14. visitor
15. peaceful
16. young
17. adjective
18. capture
19. famous
20. Matthew
21. compare
22. event: an important happening
23. surrender: to give up control of something
24. reputation: what people think and say about a person

Bible Memory Verse:

Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes in Him may have eternal life.

John 3:14-15

May 08, 2009

Week of May 9, 2009

Dear Parents,

Thank you, parents, for attending Open House on Thursday! It was fun to see the eager expressions of our students as they shared their projects with family and friends. I think we all were a little tuckered the next day. Also, Mrs. Sutherland and I thank you for all of the wonderful notes, flowers, and treats your child brought in for Teacher Appreciation Week. Our classroom is filled with the wonder of God’s beautifully designed flowers!

Happy Mother’s Day to all of our magnificent moms and grandmas!
(My mom wanted to make sure that we didn’t leave out the terrific grandmothers!!) God Bless!

Have a relaxing weekend! Happy Mother’s Day!
Mrs. Vandercook .

For Your Information:

Spelling Homework: Using list #31, students are to write ten sentences using 10 of the spelling words. Due Wednesday. The first 15 spelling words on the next spelling test must be written in cursive.

Practice Math Test 16A Assigned for Monday Night’s Homework: The practice test 16A is due on Tuesday, 5/12. Our next math test will be on Wed., 5/13.

Baby Pictures and Time Lines Sent Home Friday: Thank you, parents, for assisting us in these projects.

Progress Reports: Mailed Thursday, May 14th.

Our Next School Family Performance, “Patriotism”: Friday, May 22nd in the Freed Theater.

No School: Memorial Day Holiday, Monday, May 25th.

3rd-5th Grade Field Day: Tuesday, May 27th.

End of the Year Classroom Awards: Just a reminder that our awards ceremony will be held in our classroom after School Family on Friday, June 5th. Please plan to join us on that day if possible.

Spelling List #31

1. privilege
2. electric
3. wouldn’t
4. whistle
5. schedule
6. entire
7. curtain
8. icing
9. sparrow
10. beautiful
11. daughter
12. character
13. decide
14. generous
15. myself
16. pizza
17. restaurant
18. menu
19. appetizer
20. salad bar
21. dessert
22. notify: to inform
23. alert: wide awake
24. secure: free from worry or care

Bible Memory Verse:

The heavens declare the glory of God:
And the firmament shows His handiwork

Psalms 19:1

May 01, 2009

Week of May 4, 2009

Dear Parents,

Our students had an intense week of SAT testing. They were tested on math, reading, language, spelling, social studies, and science skills. Whew! Our class persevered and kept a positive outlook this week! Yea! SAT test results will be mailed home with the last report card of the year. We will return to our normal homework schedule next week.

We are excited to have family and friends come visit our classroom at Open House Night from 6-8pm on Thursday, May 7th. Please come see all the wonderful work your child has accomplished! Don’t forget to visit the 4th grade classrooms as well as your past teachers. Of course, next year come back to see us!

Our class has earned a free game period as a reward for their diligence and enthusiasm in the classroom! Next Friday, May 8th, students may bring a board game or an electronic game to play with other students in the afternoon.

Have a restful weekend! God bless.

Love,
Mrs. Vandercook

For Your Information:

Spelling Homework: Using list #, students are to write 10 sentences using these six words plus four words of your choice: its, it’s, there, their, they’re, themselves. Due next Wednesday. On the spelling test students must write the first 14 spelling words in cursive.

Last Book Report - Diorama: The book report and diorama is due Monday, May 4th.

Baby Pictures: Please send in a baby or toddler picture of your child for an end-of-the-year project. We will make a copy of it and return the picture to you if needed.

Open House: Thursday, May 7th from 6:30 pm to 8:00pm.

Our Class’ Next School Family Presentation: “Patriotism” - Friday, May 22nd

End of the Year Classroom Awards: Just a reminder that our awards ceremony will be held in our classroom after School Family on Friday, June 5th. Please plan to join us on that day if possible.

Spelling List #30

1. dairy
2. measure
3. bushel
4. grocery
5. charge
6. lizard
7. disobey
8. wrong
9. energy
10. ache
11. fought
12. enforce
13. German
14. leather
15. whispered
16. its
17. it’s
18. there
19. their
20. they’re
21. themselves
22. inspect: to look at carefully
23. courteous: polite
24. prepare: to make ready

Bible Memory Verse:

The heavens declare the glory of God:
And the firmament shows His handiwork.

Psalms 19:1

firmament:  noun the vault of heaven; sky