Mrs. Roussell's class will focus on multiplication, writing story problems, and factors this week in math. In writing, students will create a heart map and begin a project about experiences based on the book "Listen to the Rain". Students will also continue their rocks and soil science unit and study guide. Parents are reminded to sign assignment books and send tennis shoes on Mondays for P.E. There is an early dismissal on Friday and no school on Labor Day.

1. Mrs. Roussell’s Classroom Newsletter
Aug. 30th – Sept. 3rd
This Week’s Assignments
Math – We will continue with multiplication and arrays. Students will learn to write
multiplication story problems and we will be working more with factors and multiples.
Students will have a short quiz on Friday.
Writing – Students will be creating a heart map full of topics and experiences they can
write about. We will begin our first writing project using the book “Listen to the Rain”.
Spelling – I am looking over our spelling assessments the students took this week and
working on putting them into groups.
Reading – Our focus this week will while reading the book Because of Winn Dixie will
be inferring, making connections, visualizing, and questioning. Students will be working
on responding to their reading in their logs.
Science - We will continue with our rocks and soil unit. Look for the study guide to
come home on Thursday.
Reminders to Parents
1. Check and sign your child’s assignment book nightly and ask them about their
day at school. Many students are not getting their assignment books signed.
2. Monday will be day 3 (Music/P.E.), students need to wear tennis shoes.
Important Dates
Half Day – Friday, September 3
No School / Labor Day – Monday, September 6
Something to Talk About!
Special thanks are due the following students:
Connor Leous for being a good listener and having first time obedience!
Bethany Ankrom for always knowing what to do without having to be told!