I hope everyone had a FANTASTIC weekend and was able to get out and enjoy this cooler weather we are having.

Here are this week's happenings:

Math: We are still working on decimal multiplication and learning the different methods to find the product.  If you are having trouble helping your child with their homework, please take a moment to go visit our class Facebook page: www.facebook.com/mstiendavis and you will see the short videos I have posted showing you the concrete and pictorial methods we are learning in class.

Science: We are finished with our unit on circuits, conductors, and insulators and are now moving into light.  We will be doing a lab this week to explore the properties of light and will also be participating in Hands on Science.  If you haven't signed up yet to volunteer in the lab, please consider doing so.  Hands on Science is completely run by parent volunteers and is a great program. Homework this week is in Stemscopes and is under "Light Energy".  It will be due on Friday.

Social Studies: We are working in Ch. 7 and will be having a quiz on Wed.  Please make sure your students are visiting the website to take practice quizzes.

ELAR: We are still talking about foreshadowing, characterization and plot elements.  We are starting our second writing composition for the first nine weeks this week.  We are also still doing our novel study on The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Please make sure your students are reading 20 minutes a night to reach their AR goals.  I included their current points in their HOWL folders Friday.

A couple of reminders:

• Wednesday , October 9- Coffee with the principal

*Doctor Randle will be at this meeting, it will start at 8:00 a.m

• Cross Creek McDonald's Spirit Night- October 14 from 5-8 pm.  Come out and support our school! 

• Friday, October 24- Early Release at 11:30 am.

• Friday, October 24- Boosterthon Event- More information will be coming home about this event very soon.

Have a fantastic week!