Happy New Year!

First of all, Happy New Year to all of you. I hope you had a terrific holiday and created lots of memories. Arizona was fabulous and the sunshine, blue skies, and warm weather were awesome. I sure could get used to that kind of weather. But, I was anxious to get back and into a routine again.
Also, thank you for the Christmas gifts. I loved each and every one of them. They meant a lot.
Today was a great day and we started off with our new wallets of $200. We talked a lot about expectations again and went over guidelines for success.
The 2nd quarter is rapidly coming to an end and report cards will be going home soon, January 19th. I can't believe how time is flying by and how these kids are maturing and really getting ready to be closer to 5th graders.
Our curriculum guides will be as follows: In Math, we are still continuing geometry, time, multiplication, and starting LONG DIVISION.
Reading: Finishing these book club books and projects and starting our new book club books. We are also going to start READ-A-LOUD again as we are all missing that part of our reading block.
Language will continue with grammar skills, editing, and parts of speech.
Spelling-skills and weekly word lists.
Social Studies-we are going to review the NE, SE, and Midwest regions before we move on to the SW.
Science-Measurement/Metric Olympics.
Venture Theater: Tryouts are on Wednesday, January 4th from 3:15-5:15 for those interested in participating. These letters went home before break. It is a big time commitment so make sure your child is willing to donate 3 weeks of practice time. In the past, everyone that tries out gets a part.
Reading calendars for January went home today. Make sure the December ones come back TOMORROW for a grade.
Thank you again for all your help and support in helping to make these such awesome, responsible, hard-working students who are showing tons of growth all the time. They are amazing.
Today's blog question: Talk to your child about something they are going to work hard on this next quarter and write it in the planner for free money.
Have a great night.