January 12, 2011

Dear Parents and Students,

I bid you a very happy 2011! I hope you all enjoyed winter vacation. A reminder that today Wednesday, Jan. 12th is not a restructured day... we get out of school at 2:05!

Look for progress reports in next week’s Thursday folder ( January 20^th). The second trimester ends on March 1^st. Please be sure to check-in with your child about how they are progressing toward their AR goal (signing up for home connect is a great way to get feedback and up to date information about your child's progress).

Homework this week is just reading nightly, turning in the Amazing Grace movie permission slip, turning in the symphony permission slip (and $5), and any math assignments… unless you have the following unfinished/unturned in work to do:

*Social Studies Book p. 199 read and answer ?s (this was done in class before break)

*Winter Wishes essay (this was assigned and due 12/23)

Please write a 5 paragraph essay about 3 wishes you have. At least one of these wishes has to be non-selfish.

Remember you need:

1. An Introduction Paragraph

Your introduction should include some background information about what you will be discussing in your essay. You could share information about wishes, why people make wishes or maybe something related to your wishes. You introduction also needs a topic statement that clearly states what your essay will be about.

2. Three Body Paragraphs (one for each wish)

Each paragraph should describe what your wish is in great detail? Why did you choose that wish? What would be the results of it coming true? Why is it important/how would it make a difference or help people?

3. A Conclusion

This is the ending for your essay. You do not need to restate your wishes. Instead, this is a chance to give some final thoughts about your specific wishes or wishes in general. This is your chance to leave a lasting impression. It should be thoughtful, reflective and interesting.

*Science Packet Parent and Student Signature Sheet:

other reminders:

*cereal box book report due Friday January 28^th

*science fair projects are due Feb 9^th – please see my blog if you still need ideas, you should be starting to research your topic/idea now and beginning your project soon!

Thank you,

Mrs. Sara

sara_thorington@pvusd.net