Congratulations to Carter and Chance for making the school-wide Spelling Bee.

Reminder

Your child needs to practice their multiplication tables and spelling words nightly.

You can e-mail me using the link at the bottom of my homepage. My classroom newsletter will be published at the end of each month. Check back to get the latest news from Mrs. Barrett's Classroom.

Classroom News

Some of the topics we have covered in August are:

Science: Solar System, scientific inquiry

Social Studies: Texas Independence

Reading: Inference, fact and opinion

Writing: Expository writing

Fun Ways to study spelling words:

1. Write words in sand

2. Write words in shaving cream

3. Write words on sidewalk with chalk

4. Type the words

School News

January 16: MLK Day - School Holiday

January 19: CAC Meeting 3:00 p.m. in the Library

January 19: PTA Board Meeting - 6:30 in the Cafeteria

January 27: School Spelling Bee - 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. in the Cafeteria

January 31: College Day - Texas Universities

February 6th: 5th Grade Volleyball Tryouts-Boys - 2:45 - 3:30 p.m.

February 7th: PTA Board Meeting 6:30

February 8th: Volleyball Tryouts-Girls- 2:45 - 3:30 p.m.

February 8th: Cici's Spirit Night 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

February 9th: CAC Meeting 3:00 p.m. in the Library

February 17: Staff Development/Student Holiday

February 20: Parent Conference Day/Student Holiday

March 12-16: Spring Break

Also, check the Calendar on my website for any scheduled events.