Notes, Memory & Spelling: Oct. 28-Nov. 1

Notes:

• Sun. 10/27: Grades K-8 sing in the beginning of 10:30am worship service at Saint Paul's. I encourage you to bring your child Sunday so that the children may share their beautiful talents with our congregation.
• Tue. 10/29: Ch. 6 Social Studies test
• Thu. 10/31: Ch. 4 Science test
• Trunk 'N' Treat from 6-8pm in the school parking lot. Stop by and show off your costumes! The members of Saint Paul's will have candy and goodies to share.
• Fri. 11/01: Staff v. Tigers Volleyball Game at 6:30pm. We'll let the girls warm up by playing their parents first. Then we'll have our staff take on the Lady Tigers! Lots of fun to watch!
• Sat. 11/02: Church Planning Meeting from 8:30am-1:00pm. If you serve on a board at church, please make every effort to be a part of this meeting as we revisit last year's goals and create new goals for the upcoming year. Breakfast and lunch provided!

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Memory:

5th Commandment

You shall not murder.

What Does This Mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not hurt or harm our neighbor in his body, but help and support him in every physical need.

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Spelling Words-3rd Grade

Story: Technology Wins the Game

1. joy
2. point
3. voice
4. join
5. oil
6. coin
7. noise
8. spoil
9. toy
10. joint
11. boy
12. soil
13. choice
14. boil

Challenge Words:

1. poison
2. destroy

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Spelling Words-4th Grade

Story: Hurricanes: Earth’s Mightiest Storms

1. somebody
2. fireplace
3. nearby
4. toothbrush
5. homesick
6. make-believe
7. anything
8. all right
9. goodbye
10. forehead
11. classmate
12. flashlight
13. haircut
14. twenty-two
15. driveway
16. alarm clock
17. baby-sit
18. airport
19. forever
20. mailbox

Challenge Words:

1. field trip
2. absent-minded
3. life jacket
4. skyscraper
5. nevertheless

First Book Report: Historical Fiction

DUE NOV. 25, 2013

Book Report Ideas

Theme: Historical Fiction

Definition: A fictional story with real and invented characters that takes place during a historical time.

Directions: Choose a book that fits the category of historical fiction and have Mrs. McLaughlin approve it (otherwise you’ll lose points). Write a summary of the book and then choose one of the activities below to present to your classmates.

1. After reading a book of history or historical fiction, make an illustrated timeline showing events of the story and draw a map showing the location(s) where the story took place.

2. Construct puppets and present a show of one or more interesting parts of the book.

3. Dress as one of the characters and act out a characterization (talk about your character as if you ARE the character).

4. Imagine that you are the author of the book you have just read. Suddenly the book becomes a best seller. Write a letter to a movie producer trying to get that person interested in making your book into a movie. Explain why the story, characters, conflicts, etc., would make a good film. Suggest a filming location and the actors to play the various roles. YOU MAY ONLY USE BOOKS WHICH HAVE NOT ALREADY BEEN MADE INTO MOVIES.

5. Write a book review as it would be done for a newspaper. (Be sure you read a few book reviews before writing your own.)

Notes, Memory & Spelling: Oct. 28 - Nov. 1

Notes:

New Student: We welcomed a new student into our fourth grade class this past week. We are so happy to have Alyssa joining us! Students sing in church: Students in grades K-8 have been practicing some songs in Music class that they will share on Sunday, October 27th, at the 10:30 AM service here at Saint Paul's Church.  Students are not required to come, but they are all encouraged to share with Saint Paul's Church their talents.  Saint Paul's members love to see how our school reaches and teaches so many students and families!  "Catching Compliments": At the beginning of each school year, my 3rd & 4th graders keep track of compliments received for things like walking quietly through the halls, displaying positive behavior, helping others, etc. After each 25th compliment is received, the class is rewarded in some way. Today we watched Stuart Little as we have just finished reading the novel by E.B. White. We discussed differences between the book and the movie and shared our reasons for which one we liked best.  Box Tops: Our class is in 1st place so far for the month of October...turn in your sheets and collections by next Friday, October 25, for this month's contest.  Our school hasn't met the goal yet, so look ask your family and friends to help! Scholastic Book Order: A new book order went home today.  You'll find lots of great gifts for your readers! Send me an email if you order online. Mon. 10/21: Volleyball Conference Tournament at Holy Cross- 6pm. Tue. 10/22: Volleyball Conference Tournament at Saint Paul's Troy- 5-7pm. Wed. 10/23: Go as a team to watch volleyball games at Metro-East Lutheran High- 5-7pm. Tue. 10/29: Ch. 6 Social Studies test Thu. 10/31: Ch. 4 Science test ____________________________________________  Memory: 4th Commandment Honor your father and your mother. What Does This Mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not despise or anger our parents and other authorities, but honor them, serve and obey them, love and cherish them. ____________________________________________  Spelling Words-3rd Grade Story: Young Thomas Edison talk cross awful law cloth cost crawl chalk also raw salt wall lawn always Challenge Words: often strawberry ____________________________________________ Spelling Words-4th Grade Story: Jose! Born to Dance learn dirty worn sore thirst burn record cure board course worth early return pure world search worse thirteen sport current Challenge Words: curious thorough earnest portion foreign ____________________________________________

Notes, Memory & Spelling: Oct. 15-18

Notes:

• Wed. 10/16: Parent/Teacher Conferences 3-7pm in your student's classroom. We will discuss your child's report card and progress in the classroom thus far.
• Thu. 10/17: Last regular season volleyball game at HOME! 6:30pm & 7:30pm start times.
• Fri. 10/18: Chapter 5 Social Studies test
• Mon. 10/21: Volleyball Conference Tournament begins. Troy Tigers play at Holy Cross at 6pm.
• Tue. 10/22: Saint Paul's hosts Lutheran Conference Volleyball Tournament.
• Wed. 10/23: Tigers attend Metro-East Lutheran High volleyball game and get recognized as a team. Freshman play at 5pm, JV at 6pm, and Varsity at 7pm.
• Thu. 10/24: Boys basketball begins 4:30-6pm.

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Memory:

3rd Commandment

Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.

What Does This Mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not despise preaching and His Word, but hold it sacred and gladly hear and learn it.

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Spelling Words-3rd Grade

Story: The Kamishibai Man

1. clown
2. round
3. bow
4. cloud
5. power
6. crown
7. thousand
8. crowd
9. sound
10. count
11. powder
12. blouse
13. frown
14. pound

Challenge Words:

1. mountain
2. coward

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Spelling Words-4th Grade

Story: Dear Mr. Winston

1. spark
2. prepare
3. cheer
4. tear
5. scarf
6. scare
7. repair
8. earring
9. scarce
10. weird
11. sharp
12. rear
13. spare
14. gear
15. hairy
16. compare
17. alarm
18. harsh
19. upstairs
20. square

Challenge Words:

1. weary
2. startle
3. appear
4. barnacle
5. awareness

Notes, Memory & Spelling: Oct. 7-11

Notes:

• Mon. 10/07: Last baseball game! Collinsville Sportsplex- 4:00pm.
• Tue. 10/08: Volleyball at Edwardsville- 6:30 & 7:30pm.
• Thu. 10/10: Ch. 3 Science test
• Volleyball at Good Shepherd- 6:30 & 7:30pm.
• Fri. 10/11: First quarter ends.

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Memory: 
2nd Commandment

You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God.

What Does This Mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not curse, swear, use satanic arts, lie, or deceive by His name, but call upon it in every trouble, pray, praise, and give thanks.

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Spelling Words-3rd Grade

Story: The Harvest Birds

1. itch
2. wreck
3. knee
4. patch
5. wrap
6. knot
7. watch
8. knife
9. stretch
10. write
11. knew
12. knock
13. match
14. wrong

Challenge Words:

1. wrinkle
2. knuckle

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Spelling Words-4th Grade

Story: Me and Uncle Romie

1. aloud
2. bald
3. hawk
4. south
5. faucet
6. proud
7. claw
8. tower
9. stalk
10. couple
11. howl
12. false
13. dawn
14. allow
15. drown
16. pause
17. fault
18. cause
19. amount
20. cloudier

Challenge Words:

1. applaud
2. foul
3. browse
4. gnaw
5. doubt

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