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Paul/Cross November 22, 2019

Math Multiplication (module 5)

Science Animal adaptations

AL History The 5 regions of Alabama

(week 12)

Reading The Lightning Thief; skills

review; reading charts, maps,

etc

Language/Writing

/Phonics Expository essays (writing

main idea sentences),

Country brochures

Our Week Ahead *** keep practicing math facts and reading at home.

Tues. December 3- All Pros Dad’s Breakfast

Wed. December 4- Kona Ice

Thurs. December 5- PAL ceremony

Fri. December 6- hat and PJ day

Fri. December 13- Market

Tue. December 17- Water Festival

Wed. December 18- Christmas Party 1:15-2:15

Thurs. December 19- students dismiss @ 1:00

Winter Break- December 20-January 6

***students return January 7

Christmas Party is December 18 Each student needs to bring a wrapped movie-theater-

sized candy for a gift swap. Please make sure this is a

candy with NO NUTS, and label who the candy is

from. Do not write who it is for, please.

We are requesting a $5 donation from

each student to cover expenses for the

party. (due December 6) Be on the lookout for an email from your room moms

about the Christmas party. Click the following link to

volunteer to send in items needed.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0445AEA928ABF49-christmas

Important Dates

Monday 12/3- Studies Weekly 12 vocabulary quiz

Wednesday- End-of-nine weeks ELA quiz

Friday 12/6- magazine week 12 quiz

Rpaul@shelbyed.org ecross@shelbyed.org

Upcoming Tests and Quizzes

Water Festival

We are so excited about the upcoming field

trip. If you did not mark to purchase a lunch

from the lunchroom, please remember to

pack a lunch in a disposable sack/container,

and label all items. No sodas are allowed.

The students are responsible for keeping up

with their lunch from home until lunchtime.

Wear layers and comfortable shoes, as we

will be walking outdoors from building to

building.

Studies Weekly 13 vocabulary

1. Compromise- a decision between parties in an

argument where both sides give up something

to reach an agreement.

2. Secede- to formally withdraw from

membership in an organization or group.

3. Society- an organized community of people

who share laws, institutions, and traditions.

4. Loot- to steal things, often during a

destructive event such as a war or riot.

5. Construct- to make or build something.

6. Plead- to beg; to ask with urgency.

7. Dwindle- to become smaller, weaker, or less

numerous.

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We will watch the Disney version of the movie

Hercules Friday, December 13 to supplement our

mythology unit. If you would like to send in pre-

popped, pre-bagged popcorn, your teachers would be

thrilled. : ) Just let us know!