Nativity of Our Lord School
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Ms. Mathas’ Class |
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Subjects |
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Religion Saints and Feast Days Sacraments Vocations Social Studies Geography US and Canada Latin America Science Work and simple machines Earth’s forces Investigating heat Microscopic explorations Exploring density ILA Narrative Poem Cinquain Tanka Story Map Limerick Art Fall Leaves paintings Haunted Victorian Houses (line drawing) |
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WISH LIST These items are wished-for, NOT expected. J Empty coffee cans (plastic is ok) with lid. J Clear, shoe box sized plastic bins from the dollar store, for our classroom library. J Short bookshelf J Baby, Lysol, Clorox, or other wipes J Bottle of spray cleaner, like Lysol J Any kids’ books you are about to throw away. |
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Writing Process ! Pre-Writing: Can be a list, an ideas web, etc. , something quickly jotted down to gather ideas ! Drafting: A “sloppy copy”, putting the ideas into sentences ! Revising: Checking to make sure your ideas are focused and clear, etc. ! Editing: Checking spelling, and grammar ! Publishing: Polishing your copy for neatness, illustrations, etc. |
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Have a healthy, happy vacation! We look forward to meeting our new friends from St. John Bosco! |
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http://Mathas.wikispaces.com |
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Class Novels We read the following books through the year: & Frindle & Number the Stars & The Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankenweiler Each child is required to have his or her own copy of the book while we are reading it together. This may be obtained from any bookstore, library, or our school library (copies are limited). Please note that many of our class novels are available through the scholastic book order, usually inexpensively. |
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Teacher’s favorites for summer reading! Calvin and Hobbes, by Bill Watterson A Single Shard, by Linda Sue Park The City of Ember, by Jeanne Du Prau The BFG, by Roald Dahl |