"I would rather sit on a pumpkin, and have it all to myself, than be crowded on a velvet cushion." Henry David Thoreau

We started our four day week with math.  Students worked on change number stories using diagrams to solve word problems.  They will also work on comparison number stories, the partial-sums algorithm and subtraction algorithms this week.  Please expect a one-sided assignment each night for homework.

Our spelling rule this week involves r-controlled vowels.  R-controlled vowels are neither long nor short.  The vowel sound is changed by the letter r after the vowel.  Students will have a Spelling Cafe choice each night for homework.

I received many conference forms today.  Please continue to send back the request forms at your earliest convenience.  Thank you in advance for your flexibility.  I will work hard to accommodate each parent's request.

Scholastic book orders went home last week and today.  Please remember that you can order online or by sending in a check to me with the order form.

We will be traveling to the Exeter High School on Thursday, October 30th to see their drama club's production of "Percy, Us, and the Raft of Medusa."  Please send in the signed permission form as soon as possible, if you haven't done so already.

Have a wonderful weekend!  :)