Monday Memo
Mrs. Kelly
Oct. 13, 2015
This week at school…
Reading – Fiction reading in Guided Reading Groups. Reading Logs with 10 books read
for the 1st quarter due Oct. 30th.
Writing – Students will create a spooky Halloween story. They will use descriptive
writing with sensory words to create a spooky mood and mysterious details.
Virginia Studies – Virginia’s Special Places Research Project: Speeches will be given in
class the week of Oct. 26 – 30th. Continue to research and add to outline.
Math - Math Addition and Subtraction Word Problems. Students will solve a variety of
word problems and learn to create their own multi step word problems using addition and
subtraction in whole numbers and money. Math Menu Project begins this week.
Science – Natural Resources Unit – Text Chapter 8. Students will investigate and
understand the importance of Virginia’s natural resources. They will focus on forests,
animals, and minerals. Science investigation on identifying “Mystery Rocks” on Friday.
Reminders –
Parent/Teacher Conferences - Conferences begin Oct. 20, and finish on Nov 2nd. All
available conference times will be listed on my web page under Conferences. A link to
SignUpGenius.com will give the available dates and times.
Oct. 21 – Wear Orange to school for Unity Day!
Oct. 23 -PTO Halloween Bingo – Tickets - presale only
Oct. 30 Class Halloween Party – Friday, Oct. 30th from 1:00-2:00.
If you have read this Monday Memo draw a flower in your child’s planner on 10/13
Star of the week is Lilly!
The Lowes Island PTO and SCA are teaming up to collect canned goods for LINK and
shelf stable milk and protein items for the Backpack Buddy Program. Fundraising will
begin October 19th and end October 30th. Please have your child bring in your families
donation to the boxes in the front of the school. Thank you for your donation!
On October 21st we are asking Lowes Island students and families to wear ORANGE to
promote Unity Day! Unity Day is about making a safe and supportive school and
community. Lowes Island is united against bullying and united for kindness, acceptance
and inclusion.