Webster's Wonderland

We are learning so much in class!  As we wonder, we tend to explore and learn so much more.  In writing, we have just published our thank you letters, and they are ready to be mailed.  Our focus has moved on to probability and statistics in math, but we are incorporating division and multiplication in our math stations.  In science, we are discovering the wonders of Sir Isaac Newton's 3 Laws of Motion.  Ask your child to share Newton's first law of motion with you (inertia).  Watch the video together and allow your student to explain their thinking. 

After I demonstrated inertia, students took the stage with their materials. 

I'm so excited to be learning so much in such a small amount of time.  Since we are explorers, we can't help but to learn about the explorers of Texas before our time.  Subsequently, social studies has opened the doorway to us following the pathway of Texas explorers.   Please join us as we continue to wonder inside Webster's Wonderland!

Elliott's Uniform Drive

Are you saying to yourself, "I need to organize and donate the kids' closets!"  Now will be a better time than ever because Elliott is in need of gently used uniforms.  All your child has to do is bring them to school and give them to me or the school nurse.  

If students bring one item to donate, they will get a free dress day (Elliott shirt and jeans) for Monday, Dec 12

If they bring more than one item to donate, they will be entered in a drawing for an after-school party on Monday Dec 12.

What a wonderful way to demonstrate support and consideration for others by giving. 

BoxTop Award

Congratulations!  We are able to wear our Elliott spirit shirts and jeans tomorrow (November 15) because we turned in over 100 BoxTops.  Thank you so much for saving and donating.  Your generosity and kindness is highly appreciated. 

Fall Into Learning!

What's the Buzz?
The wind is blowing, and the leaves are changing!  In addition, our 4th graders are progressing as the days roll on.  We are furthering our learning by exploring electrical energy, relating multiplication to division, and publishing our biographies.  I can't wait until we share our discoveries with you.  Stay tune to our class blog because it will soon be accented with photos and videos of our classroom happenings. 

Special Invitation
On Sunday, November 13 at the the YMCA of Irving, some of Elliott's finest will be participating in the "Reading Jam".  Please join us at 3:00 pm as we share our love for reading.  You can participate even more by donating one of your favorite books.  I can't wait to fall into my favorite book!

Daylight Savings Time

Good morning!

A reminder for this weekend, Daylight Savings Time is this Sunday, November 6^th.  Clocks need to be set BACK one hour Saturday night November 5^th.

2.5 Classroom Happenings

Did you know this 6 weeks period is only 5 weeks?  Unfortunatley, week 2.5 will end our second 6 weeks.  Time is definitely flying by! 

Our week will end on a wonderful not due to all of the exciting events going on at Elliott.  Please view the list of events below and mark your calendars.  They are as follows:

• Tuesday - 4th grade Extra Specials
• Tuesday - Elliott Choir Rehearsal after school
• Wednesday - We will preview books we can buy at the book fair.
• Thursday - Camp Read A Lot will take place @ 6 pm

• Thursday - Fall picture retakes
• Friday - Junior Achievement Day
• Friday - Book Fair Buying @ 8:20 (Don't forget to send money with your child.)

If you are new to the Elliott Family, you may not be familiar with Camp Read A Lot.  This is an annual event that we organize, so student and parents can come together and share their love for reading.  Our school gym will be filled with tents and activities to participate in.  In addition, you will get to see a wonderful skit performed by our 3rd graders.  All you have to do is come with your pajamas on and bring a flashlight and your favorite books.  You can even purchase a book at the book fair and read it during the event.  I can't wait to dive right into my favorite book! 

¿Sabía usted que este período de 6 semanas a 5 semanas? Desafortunadamente, la semana 2,5 a terminar nuestra segunda 6 semanas. Tiempo es, sin duda volando!

Nuestra semana terminará en una maravillosa debido a que no todos los emocionantes eventos que sucede en Elliott. Por favor, consulte la lista de eventos a continuación y marque sus calendarios. Son los siguientes:

Martes - Ofertas cuarto grado extra
Martes - Elliott Ensayo del Coro después de la escuela
Miércoles - Vamos a ver los libros que se pueden comprar en la feria del libro.
Jueves - Campamento de leer mucho se llevará a cabo @ 18:00
Jueves - retoma la caída de imagen
Viernes - Día de Junior Achievement
Viernes - La compra de la Feria del Libro @ 8:20 (No te olvides de enviar dinero a su hijo.)

Si usted es nuevo en la familia Elliott, que pueden no estar familiarizados con el campo de leer mucho. Este es un evento anual que organizamos, por lo que los estudiantes y los padres pueden reunirse y compartir su amor por la lectura. Nuestro gimnasio de la escuela se llena de tiendas de campaña y las actividades a participar pulg Además, se llega a ver una obra teatral maravillosa realizada por nuestros estudiantes de 3er grado. Todo lo que tienes que hacer es venir con su pijama y llevar una linterna y sus libros favoritos. Usted puede incluso comprar un libro en la feria del libro y leerlo durante el evento. No puedo esperar a sumergirnos en mi libro favorito!

2.4 Weekly Happenings - Red Ribbon Week

The Pioneers

This week, we are exploring and discovering so much more.  Our weekly objectives are as follows:

• Math - We are using partial products to multiply 2 digit/3 digit by 1 digit numbers and 2 digit by 2 digit numbers.  
• Science - We are continuing to learn about the different types of energy, and students will have the opportunity to present their Domo Animate animations to extend their learning on how electrical energy can be transferred into light and sound energy. 
• Writing - We will conduct interviews to create class biographies of our peers.   

Learning is infinite!  Please make sure your child is studying their multiplication facts and completing their spelling activities at home.  Practice makes permanent, so log onto http://www.spellingcity.com/ to practice your spelling in a variety of ways. 

Please feel free to email or call me at any time.  I am here to help!


School Wide
This week launches our annual Red Ribbon Week!  This year's theme is "Give Drugs the Boot".  Many activities will take place throughout the week.  The daily activities include:

• Monday: Red Day - Wear a red shirt with uniform pants
• Tuesday: "Put a Cap on Drugs" Day - Wear caps or hats
• Wednesday: "Give Drugs the Boot" Day - Wear boots
• Thursday: "Stay in the Game-Be Drug Free" Day - Wear sports team shirts
• Friday: "I'm a JEANius.  I'm Drug Free" Day - Wear spirit shirts with jeans

In addition, we will collect can goods because we "CAN" live drug free.  Donation boxes will be stationed throughout the school for everyone to contribute.