The book report for the month of December is "Bag-a-Book."   Students need to read a book about an animal.  Please see the directions that went home for more details.  The Report is not due until after break.  It is due Tuesday, January 6.   

Math

 After Christmas break, we will begin our multiplication timed tests.

                                                       Social Studies

We are starting our unit on Early Settlers in the United States.   We learned about some explores who came to see the New World.  Next week we will discuss the first people from Europe who settled in the United States.

                                                             Science

We are studying the water cycle.

                                                                     Religion

We will be talking about preparing our hearts for the coming of Jesus during the Advent season.  

                                                        Other Notes

Christmas Around the World went fantastic!  The students did a wonderful job explaining the traditions of their country and singing songs.   I am glad that so many of you were able to attend!   Also, thanks for all the tasty treats that you provided.  A special thanks to everyone who stayed after to help with clean-up.   Mrs. Groell and I really appreciated the extra hands.  

Box tops are due Monday, January 5.  Your support is appreciated.

I may be gone the first week after break(January 5-9) for jury duty.   If your Thursday folder comes home without information filled in by me, it is because I was gone during the week and did not have up-dated information to put in it.