December 7, 2015

eller_ruth@cusdk8.org

Week at a Glance

Mon.

Reading Log & Math Facts

Reading: Study for Island of Blue Dolphins Test
Math: Go over the Chapter Review and get it signed by
Mom or Dad.

Tue.

Reading Log & Math Facts

Reading: Study for Island of Blue Dolphins Test
Math: No math homework so you can study more for
the Island of Blue Dolphins test

Wed.

Reading Log & Math Facts

Reading: Study for Island of Blue Dolphins Test
Math: No math homework so you can study more for
the Island of Blue Dolphins test

Thur.

Reading Log & Math Facts

Reading: Study for Island of Blue Dolphins Test
Math: No math homework so you can study more for
the Island of Blue Dolphins test

Fri.

Reading Log & Math Facts

READING LOG & GOALS WILL BE CHECKED!

Book Order

Dont forget to turn in a Scholastic

Book Order for great deals! You can
send it in to school, or you can choose
to order online. All orders earn free books for the
class. Hooray!
1. In order to pay no tax or shipping, go to
https://clubs2.scholastic.com FYI: the activation
code is GVFVY
2. Deadline is December 18

No Spelling Words
No spelling words because of the
test. Hooray!

Bear Patrol

Mrs. Eller

One day left to send in a teddy bear

(or any type of stuffed animal)
to our local firemen. This random act of
kindness will help them comfort children
during traumatic situations. The deadline is
TOMORROW! Thanks!

Island of Blue Dolphins

The big unit test will be THIS
Friday.
We have finished reading the
book, and now it is time to
study! Please look for the study
guide that went home today. Also, the Test
Support for the Island of the Blue Dolphins test
has been activated on our website. We will spend
time together in class choosing the 7 main plot
events (rising action, climax, and the resolution).
We will also focus on main characters, setting,
main conflict and resolution. Also, we will prepare
to write some short essay answers. Finally, the
students will be required to write about a theme
for the book. Please check out the example on the
website. A lot of class support will be provided
for each section of the test. Each night the students
will be given a specific way to study for the test.
They will bring the required evidence that they
studied to school each day. Along with this
evidence, all students must get a parent signature
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday night
to verify that s/he studied for the test.

Reading Lotto

LOTTO!

Keep reading! The 1st book report for

the 2nd trimester Reading Lotto is due
MONDAY 12/14! That will give you
a little extra time since you will be
studying hard for the Blue Dolphins test this week.