12908_124111_1.pctFebruary



Happy Valentine's Day

Mrs. Sisco's Home Page & Newsletter!!
http://webmail.hcboe.net/~ksisco 10404_90645_2.pct
Updated for the 2007-2008 school year.

Reading

We have started a new unit called "Person to Person." The stories in this unit talk about how helping another person will help you too. We will be working on this unit for the month.  
 Math10404_90504_1.pctWe are working on fractions, mixed numbers, and improper fractions.

Language We will be using the new Houghton Mifflin Reading Series this year.  We will be working on all types of adjectives, expanded and multi-meaning vocabulary.


Spelling
Weekly spelling is linked to the topics in all of our reading stories.  These lists can be found in the back of the student's workbook.
Science10404_90328_0.pctIn science we will be covering cell biology.
Social Studies
We will continue the industrial revolution and move westward with the pioneers.

Extra curricular Activities
The 4-H speech contest will be held at the Jan. 31st.

Special Announcements:

Our writing assessment test will be Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Please encourage your child to practice writing!!!!!

Calendar
2007-2008
August 7, 2007
Teachers Return to Work
August 9, 2007
Student Registration Abbreviated day-11: 15 A.M. Dismissal
August 13, 2007
First Full Day of School
September 3, 2007
Labor Day
October 29 , 2007
Fall Break
November 21-23, 2007
Thanksgiving Holiday
December 19, 2007
11:15 am Dismissal
December 20, 2007 - January 4, 2008
Winter Break
January 7, 2008
Return to School
January 21, 2008
Martin Luther King Day
February 18, 2008
Presidents' Day Holiday
March 21, 2008
Spring Holiday
March 31, 2008 - April 4, 2008
Spring Break
May 21, 2008
Last Full Day of School
May 23, 2008
Grade Card Day & Graduation