Friday, January 6, 2012

Plans for Jan. 9th-13th

Hi Parents,
   We just landed in Spain and we had a very
smooth flight! We have launched our month
long study of Spain. I was glad to see my
class return all safe and sound from the
holidays! I hope you all had a nice break.
Next Tuesday the 10th we have a Fathers
field trip to the Planetarium. We need to
leave Trinity by 9:00 and we should be
back by 11:00. Just let your child know
if you can come. Mothers, grandfathers, etc.
are always welcome also.
Following are plans for next week:

Bible-Jeremiah 29:11 is due Friday the 13th.

Reading-We will read "Officer Buckle and
              Gloria" on pages 16-51.

Language-We will finish up writing instructions
                and write an instructional paragraph.

Spelling-Lesson 19 on pages 126-131,words
              ending with "s" or "es". The test
              and dictation will be on Friday now
              every week.

Math-Pages 391-402 subtraction with 3-digit
         numbers.

Science-Pages 312-327 on the solar system.

Social Studies-Pages 116-129 on community
                      services.

Reminders; Field trip on Tuesday and looking ahead to
Jan. 16th, we have a holiday that Monday.

Have a great weekend!
In Him,
Margaret PIppin

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Plans for Jan.4th-6th

Hi Parents,
    Happy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday
and enjoyed your time with family and friends. I am looking
forward to seeing the children tomorrow and hearing about
their Christmas! We have an exciting January planned with
many activities. Next week we have our Fathers Field trip
to the Planetarium. We plan to leave Trinity at 9:00 and we
should return by 11:00. Also this month we will be involved
in a cultural study of Spain.
The following are our plans for this week:

Bible-The memory work is Jeremiah 29:11
         "For I know the plans I have for you,
           declares the Lord, plans to prosper you
           and not to harm you, plans to give you
           hope and a future." This will be due
           January 13th.

Reading-Introduce Amazing Animals on pages
              10-15.

Language-Writing instructions on pages 206-212.

Spelling-Lesson 18 on pages 120-125. This is a review
              lesson and we will not have a test this week.

Math-Pages 383-390 on 3-digit subtraction. We will
         start timed subtraction test next week.

Science-We will begin our unit on the Solar System,
             pages 308-315.

Social Studies-Pages 116-125, on goods and
                     services and using a compass rose.


Have a great week!
In Him,
Margaret Pippin