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Go Math
If students forgot worksheets and you have access you may print them from here!
Practice book we are doing mostly for homework!
http://www-k6.thinkcentral.com/content/hsp/math/hspmath/go_math_2012/na/gr3/practice_book_se_9780547588667_/launch.html

The student edition (The big one kept in their desk)
http://www-k6.thinkcentral.com/content/hsp/math/hspmath/go_math_2012/na/gr3/se_9780547587875_/launch.html

 

 

http://www-k6.thinkcentral.com/content/hsp/math/hspmath/go_math_2012/na/gr3/se_9780547587875_/launch.html

Vocabulary: on line glossary (I hope this works for us)

http://www-k6.thinkcentral.com/content/hsp/math/hspmath/go_math_2012/na/common/eglossary_9780547665115_/index3_fl.html

We will be working from the PA Common Core Standards.

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Personification Superheros

 
Personification Superheros  due Thursday Nov. 20th
Task:
The student is to create an inanimate object superhero. Using personification, give the inanimate object some human qualities that you think would help make it an excellent superhero.
 
Requirements:
Your assignment must include the following:
-A picture of you inanimate object superhero
-A description of the human qualities your inanimate object has that make it a great superhero.

Scholastic Book Order

Scholastic Book Order

When placing an order, please return the order form (filled out completely) and money before or on the due date listed. Make checks payable to Scholastic. If you send cash, please have the correct change and place it in an envelope with your child’s name on it. You may also order on line ( https://orders.scholastic.com/HFPY6 )

Due Date February 12th

Do not feel as if you must participate every month. Scholastic provides wonderful books at great prices and I would like to give you and your family every opportunity to encourage your children to read. For this reason I often include more than one book order in the monthly packet.

Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. Thank you encouraging your child to become a great reader.

Weekly Agenda November 3 - 7

Homework

Monday Music (Mr. Smith)

Reading Knightly Log, math facts, worksheet 2.6

Study Vocabulary & Spelling

Tuesday Art

Reading Knightly Log, math facts, worksheet 2.7

Study Vocabulary & Spelling

Wednesday Music (Mr. Spinny)

Reading Knightly Log, math facts, worksheet extra practice

Study Vocabulary & Spelling

Thursday Library

Reading Knightly Log, (signed ready to turn in)

math facts, worksheet

Study Vocabulary & Spelling

Friday PE (bring or wear sneakers)

Reading Knightly Log, math facts,

 

Spelling Words:

Trick Words:

  1. brother
  2. mother

Homophones:

  1. weather
  2. whether

Words of the Day:

  1. pollen

Current Words:

  1. travel
  2. confuse
  3. seven
  4. talent
  5. wagon
  6. dragon
  7. salad

Bonus Trick Word: use

Vocabulary:

Compass: a tool with a magnetic needle that always points north, used for finding direction.

Transplant: to transfer from one person or place to another

Immature: silly, acting childish

Lot: a piece of land

Taxes: money that people and businesses pay to the government

Barricade: to block off

REMINDERS:

  • PLEASE NOTE: The above spelling and vocabulary words are for this week of schoool. Practice these words nightly to prepare for Friday’s test.
  • Nov. 5th Walk to School Day
  • Great websites to study with are: www.xtramath.org, www.spellingcity.com (I just use the free left side) also don’t forget our class web page www.tsd.k12.pa.us (search Orshal)

www.brainpopjr.com   log in: towandael   password is: bp

www.thinkcentral.com (They brought home log in information Friday 10-17)

 

 

 

TACO Food Drive

3rd Annual Bronze Helmet TACO Food Drive. Our goal is 6,000 items. Please send your student to school with a non-perishable or canned food item.
 
Towanda Area Christian Outreach Food Pantry
Donations to the TACO Food Pantry are always welcome. Food items, personal care items such as soap, laundry detergent, dish washing liquid, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorants and toilet paper are all needed.
 
For more information call (570) 265-4422 or write to: TACO Food Pantry, P.O. Box 262, Towanda, PA 18848.

Weekly Agenda Oct. 27-31

Homework

Monday Music (Mr. Smith)

Reading Knightly Log, math facts, worksheet

Study Vocabulary & Spelling

Tuesday Art

Reading Knightly Log, math facts, worksheet 2.1

Study Vocabulary & Spelling

Wednesday Music (Mr. Spinny)

Reading Knightly Log, math facts, worksheet 2.2

Study Vocabulary & Spelling

Thursday Library

Reading Knightly Log, (signed ready to turn in)

math facts, worksheet 2.3

Study Vocabulary & Spelling

Friday PE (bring or wear sneakers)

Reading Knightly Log, math facts,

 

Spelling Words:

Trick Words:

  1. breakfast
  2. because

Homophones:

  1. mind
  2. mined
  3. find
  4. fined

Words of the Day:

  1. inspiring
  2. scrapped

Current Words:

  1. swimming
  2. mopped
  3. tapping
  4. taping
  5. Bonus Trick word: more

Vocabulary:

Stoop: stairs going up to a building

Petition: letter from a group of people asking for something

Lease: renting of a property

Sprouting: starting to grow

Sprinkling; scattering or dropping

Scram: go away

Block: length of a street between two corners

REMINDERS:

  • PLEASE NOTE: The above spelling and vocabulary words are for this week of schoool. Practice these words nightly to prepare for Friday’s test.
  • Fall Party Friday October 31, 2014 at 2:15. No Parents except room parents. No masks, weapons or facepaint.
  • Great websites to study with are: www.xtramath.org, www.spellingcity.com (I just use the free left side) also don’t forget our class web page www.tsd.k12.pa.us (search Orshal)www.thinkcentral.com (They brought home log in information Friday 10-17)
  • www.brainpopjr.com   log in: towandael   password is: bp

 

Weekly Agenda: Oct. 20 -24

Mrs. Orshal’s Class:

Weekly Agenda: October20 - 24

Text Box: Homework Monday Music (Mr. Smith) Reading Knightly Log, math facts, worksheet Study Vocabulary & Spelling Tuesday Art Reading Knightly Log, math facts, worksheet 2.1 Study Vocabulary & Spelling Wednesday Music (Mr. Spinny) Reading Knightly Log, math facts, worksheet 2.2 Study Vocabulary & Spelling Thursday Library Reading Knightly Log, (signed ready to turn in) math facts, worksheet 2.3 Study Vocabulary & Spelling Friday PE (bring or wear sneakers) Reading Knightly Log, math facts,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spelling Words:

Trick Words:

  1. move
  2. school

Homophones

  1. mail
  2. male

Word of the Day:

  1. actively
  2. confusing

Current Words:

  1. captive
  2. massive
  3. snakes
  4. bravest
  5. ninety
  6. broken

Bonus Trick Word: lose

  1. these

 

Vocabulary:

Boundless – being without boundaries

Wicked – very bad cruel

Africa – the second largest continent

Speechless – being surprised and unable to say anything

Compound – a residence or group of residences usually enclosed by a barrier

 

 

 

Cheer Clinic

When - Oct. 27. 28, 29, &30

Time -  3:30 - 5:00

Where - Elementary School Gym

Cost - $35

What does this include? Poms to keep, light snack, cheering instruction, last game performance at the Towanda vs. Wyalusing game.

registration due Friday Oct. 17th

checks made payable to - TASD Cheer Clinic

forms where sent home today to my girls. Other forms are in the office if you need one.

Thanks

Important Dates:
October 7 - 10 Book Fair
Oct. 8    PTO at 3:30 in the TAES Library
Oct. 13 No School   Inservice
Oct. 17 2 hour delay wear black & orange - stadium photo!
Oct. 23 Keystone Theater
Oct. 30 end of 1st marking period

Spelling list # 6 (test Fri. Oct. 10)
Trick Words:
1. Mrs.
2. should
Homophones
3. plain
4. plane
Word of the Day:
5. confuse
Current Words:
6. globe
7. white
8. quake
9. slide
10. close
11. froze
12. these
Bonus Trick Word: come

Vocabulary Unit 3, Week 1
Fiercest – most violent and dangerous
Fiery – like fire, having flames
Unfortunately – unlucky
Knocker – a piece of metal attached to a door that you use to knock on the door
Magnificent – splendid, outstanding
Bum – an obnoxious person

Important Dates

Important Dates:
Sept. 22 Script Order Due
Sept. 24 Study Island Math Assessment 9:30 -10:45
Sept. 30 Box Tops Due

Spelling list # 4 (test Fri. Sept. 26 )

Trick Words:
1. does
2. said
Homophones
3. banned
4. band
Word of the Day:
5. grabbed
6. trapped
Current Words:
7. quitting
8. foggy
9. reddish
10. badly
11. yanked
12. dripless
Bonus Trick Word: when


VocabularyUnit 2, Week 2
Strutted – walked proudly
Game – animals that are hunted for food
Cackling – scary sounding laughter
Scrawny – skinny
Scraggly – not very beautiful
Plowing – running through
Sly - clever

YMCA Youth Basketball

For students in grade 3-6.

Oct. 6th is the last day to register for league.

Free skills camp Oct. 4th and 11th

                           3rd & 4th graders 8-9,

                           5th and 6th graders 9-10:30

Oct. 15 first day of practice, Games begin Oct. 18th

YMCA members $24, nonmembers $35  *scholarships assistance is available

www.bradfordcountyymca.org

268-9622

flyers are available in the school office

 

Cub Scouts

Information is in the office. Students may pick up to go home. More contact information is Lyndon Lundy 570-265-5985, or Ryan Ross 570-336-6236

Important Dates; spelling & vocabulary words

Important Dates:

September 17 Book Order Due

Sept. 18 Study Island Reading Assessment 9:30 -10:45

               Spirit Gear order form due

Sept. 19 Act 80 2 hr. delay

Sept. 22 Script Order Due

Sept. 24 Study Island Math Assessment 9:30 -10:45

Sept. 30 Box Tops Due

Spelling list # 3 (test Fri. Sept. 19 )

Trick Words: 1. what 2. could

Homophones: 3. sun 4. son 5. sum 6. some

Words of the Day: 7. catches 8. blinked

Current Words: 9. lungs 10. scolded 11. active 12. smaller

Bonus Trick Word: was

VocabularyUnit 2, Week 1

subway – electric train or system of trains that runs underground

pit – hard seed found in the center of some fruits

antennae – long, thin, whisker-like parts of a bug that stick out of itshead chrysalis – the case that a butterfly builds around itself while it growsinto an adult

cocoon – a case that a worm builds around itself to sleep in for a while

dine – to eat

iridescent – shiny with colors that change