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Welcome Navigators for 2007 - 2008!

CHARACTER WORD of the MONTH: "ACCOMPLISHMENT" The pride and appreciation for attaining one's goals.

CHARACTER WORD OF THE WEEK: "WISDOM" Good judgement; ability to make reasoned decisions; insight .

Thank you to everyone who has brought a permission form and $18 for the "Island Hoppin'" year end activities such as the "Luau Pool Party with souvenir class towel," "Movie Madness," "Breakfast," and "Bar-B-Q."

Parents please watch for an Email or phone call from Mr. Narramore regarding the requirement of students to have their SECOND VARICELLA VACCINATION in order to enter middle school. Feel free to contact Mr. Narramore regarding this subject. Even if your child has had chicken pox, middle schools require documentation from your doctor that the disease occurred. If you object to immunizations, you may obtain a waiver form from your doctor.

CALENDAR

May  16   Business Fair

May 16    Laua Pool Party at Sibley Forest 3:30 to 5:30

May 19   D.E.A.R.Day Read-A-Thon

May 20   Autograph Day-  Signing of Yearbooks and Panoramic Pictures

May 21   Awards Day - Game Day    Bring your favorite game

May 22    Movie Madness 

May 23    End of 4th Quarter-End of the Year

              Graduation Walk,  Breakfast, Bar-B-Q, Quiz Bowl, Memories Video

ACADEMICS

MATH:  The Navigators are working on  "Algebra" as we make discoveries using "Hands On Equations" and other various math discovery activities.

READING:  The Navigators have completed Theme VI of our textbook, the last Theme "Roads To The West." We also continue to work on our "25 Books Read" / 20 minutes of reading per night requirement.

LANGUAGE ARTS:  We are learning how to write "Fairytales."

SPELLING:   We continue developing our spelling skills using "Sitton Spelling" Unit 20. Wordly Wise builds vocabulary and Sitton emphasizes learning spelling rules and patterns for lifelong spelling skills. In Wordly Wise we have completed all the lessons in book 5 of series 3000. We will move on to book 6. Materials for these lessons will be provided to the Navigators. Currently we are on Lesson 10 which we refer to as 3011.

SOCIAL STUDIES:  In our textbooks we are learning about the U.S. during "The Struggle For Equal Rights." We are also continuing to prepare our products and marketing strategies for the upcoming "Business Fair."

SCIENCE:   The Navigators are learning about Geology in our homeroom.

             

SPECIALS 5/12--5/16

MONDAY: MUSIC

TUESDAY: MUSIC

WEDNESDAY: PE

THURSDAY: PE

FRIDAY: ART

HOMEWORK 5/12/08

MATH:  Complete page 1 & 2 of "Garden Shop" task

READING:  Read 20 minutes every night in order to fulfill our "25 Books" requirement.  Choose books "on grade level" and on the "Accelerated Reader" list. 125 pages is considered one book for those who choose long books. For example, a 500 page book counts as 4 books!

LANGUAGE:   Complete prewrite for Fairytale Project

SITTON SPELLING: Unit 20                      

                          1) "Sort It" Task

                          2) Sitton Spelling Concept One:

                          3) Sitton Spelling Concept Two:

                          4) Parent Letter Task

                          5) Skills / Review Task

WORDLY WISE:  Wordly Wise Unit 3011    All materials on handout

                       Monday: Complete 3011A

                        Tuesday: Complete 3011B

                        Wednesday: Complete 3011C

                        Thursday: Complete 3011D

                         Friday: Unit 3011 Test; attach all homework to the test Friday

                         Extra Credit: Create story instead of sentences (5 pts)

                         Turn in flashcards (5 pts)

WORDLY WISE UNIT  3011  WORDS:  abbreviate  appropriate  exclude  fanciful  futile  grudge  inspire  majority  persevere  possess  prejudice  resolute  sneer  unanimous  unruly

SOCIAL STUDIES:  Read 372 - 377; Answer review questions p.377; Test Friday

GEOLOGY: Complete Mineral Vocab

                Complete "Mineral News" task by Thursday