1. DOUGLAS DEBATE
FEBRUARY 4-8
A Word on Writing…... The Case of Gasping Garbage
Students did a great job on the Writing STAAR this Spelling Words
past week. I will send home results soon from the 1. aren’t 11. there’s
test. I plan on conferencing with each student about 2. couldn’t 12. they’re
their compositions from last week.
3. doesn’t 13. wasn’t
BEAT THE FACTS 4. don’t 14. we’re
Congratulations to for “Beating the Facts” 5. hadn’t 15. we’ve
this week! Keep studying! 6. haven’t 16. novelist
7. here’s 17. magician
Reading Report
8. it’s 18. naturalist
Story of the Week:
9. I’ve 19. violinist
The Case of the Gasping Garbage
10. shouldn’t 20. criticism
Skill of the Week:
Compare and Contrast
Math Minutes
Vocabulary Words
We will take our Topic 11 test at the first of the week
analysis—the examination of something in detail to draw and begin Topic 12, “ Patterns and Expressions”.
conclusions from it.
beakers—flat-bottomed glass containers used in laborato- DON’T FORGET……
ries. February 6 Early Release @ 12:10 pm
hollow—having an empty space inside. February 7 UIL assembly @ 7:50 am in the gym
identity—who or what you are or something is. February 11 Progress Reports
lecture —an educational speech on a particular topic.
February 14 Valentine’s Day Party @ 1:00 pm
microscope—a device that uses a lens to make a greatly
February 26 Six Flags Reading forms are due
magnified image of an object.
precise—very exact and accurate. March 11-15 Spring Break
relentless—never slackening, but continuing always at
WRITING ASSIGNMENT
Homework Helper Beginning this week, the students will have a writing
Monday—Thursday—Math homework assignment to do each week. This will be due on
Tuesday-Read Case of Gasping Garbage Thursdays. I will give the instructions and words each
Thursday—Writing assignment is due Friday in the newsletter. This means the students will
Words for this week’s writing: hour, our, are, many have from Friday to Thursday to get this done. They
All week-Practice spelling, Study math facts can turn it in as early as Monday so they will not have
to worry about it throughout the week.
Valentine’s Day Party The directions for this assignment are as follows:
During the V-Day party this year, our class will paint 1. Students must write a story of their choice, using
canvases. Each child needs to bring a canvas by the four words given.
Monday, February 11th. You may send whatever 2. The story can be about anything as long as it is
size you would like. Any extras that are sent would real. (not about aliens, etc.)
also be greatly appreciated. We are also in need of 3. The four words needs to be spelled correctly and
acrylic paints. You may send these to the school used appropriately.
with your child as well, so I can make sure we have 4. The assignment needs to be at least a paragraph
enough. Our room mom will be contacting those that (5 sentences) but can be as long as the student
signed up at the first of the year to coordinate would like to write!
food. Thanks for all of your support! 5. Have fun with this assignment!!

2. Valentine List
Emma Caden
Autumn Jackson
Clayton Mario
Hailey Elijah
Macie Connor
Shannon Luke
Codi Trapper
Nevaeh Gage
Ava Nathan
Hope