N E W S L E T T E R Mrs. Brumblay & Mrs. Harper Sango Elementary Spelling Spelling words this week are irregular plural words from “Passage to Freedom”. Test Friday! Words Staffs Ourselves Pants Scissors Loaves Volcanoes Chiefs Buffaloes Flamingos Beliefs Echoes Shelves Quizzes Sheriffs Dominoes Thieves Measles Avocados Chefs Pianos Challenge Bailiffs Wharves Mosquitoes Armadillos Desperadoes Monday, February 6, 2012 Reading – Our story this week is “Passage to Freedom.” Vocabulary words are diplomat, representatives, visa, issue, refugees, agreement, superiors, cable. Language Arts- We will continue our study of pronouns. This week we will focus on reflexive pronouns. ScienceStudents will study plate tectonics, earthquakes, and volcanoes the next two weeks. The star constellation research paper and illustration are due on Friday. Anyone ready to present on Thursday, will receive extra credit if they are ready. JUST A REMINDER… 1. January 13th- Kickoff for “City Saver Coupon Books” Fundraiser. Last collection will be on Friday 10th 2. February is “Read Across America” month. 3. February 14th- Math Fun Day and Valentine Parties. More information to follow. 4. Mrs. Lunceford has asked that all students bring their recorders to music this week! Math Students have been adding and subtracting mixed numbers. Students will also round and estimate fractions. Test Friday! Math Superstars Lesson XIII is today and lesson XIV is due on Friday. Social Studies – We will continue our study of chapter 7(Times of Plenty, Times of Hardship). This chapter discusses the U.S. as an Industrial Nation, the Roaring Twenties, The Great Depression and The New Deal. Test of chapter 7 will be Thursday, February 2. Students will complete a study guide in class and will bring it home to study Wednesday night. Sango Elementary Mission To educate and empower our students to succeed academically, socially, and physically. Mrs. Brumblay’s Specials Monday- E ( ) Tuesday- R ( PE ) Wednesday- S ( ) Thursday- P ( PE ) Friday- A ( ) Mrs. Harper’s Specials Monday- E ( Counseling ) Tuesday- R ( PE ) Wednesday- S ( Library ) Thursday- P ( PE ) Friday- A ( Art )