Fall Break is this Wednesday – Friday, so no school! Enjoy the time off!

READ-READ-READ!!!
Optional homework:
I am willing to give 20 tickets to students who do DYAD reading Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during the break.  Submit DYAD reading here.

If you are planning on sharing a BOOK REPORT for any book you have been reading at home, please let me know. Come and tell me during bell work.

TOMORROW IS A “CAN” DRESS DOWN-  October 15th.
BRING 3 or more cans. The grade that brings in the most cans, wins a DART SIDE activity!!! We have one more chance to donate cans-Friday, October 25th DRESS DOWN.

Here is what we are learning this week in Math!

Quest Academy Choir

Ask your kids about DYAD READING-It is when two individuals reading at the same time. We do this in our classroom everyday. I would love it if you tried it at home. This method can help your child increase their reading ability by leaps and bounds! PLEASE watch this video of a parent modeling Dyad reading. DYAD VIDEO

Utah State Board of Education-One of the most pressing challenges schools face is that of ensuring that all children become competent readers. Young children who experience problems in reading quickly fall behind their more skilled classmates. This gap in reading skills can emerge as early as first grade, and proves to be pervasive over time. The long-term negative impact of poor reading skills can be enormous. 

A few more tips:

HERE IS WHAT WE ARE WORKING ON IN MATH THIS WEEK:

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION!  SEE HOW YOU CAN HELP!  

We have a fun day coming up!!! HAVE YOU ALL PAID YOUR $5 FEE???

Our first field trip is on Tuesday, Sept 17. Here is what you need to know: We will be departing from Quest Academy at 8:45.  Students can be dropped off to school at their normal time and follow their normal morning procedures.  At 8:30, we will come inside and take roll, use the bathroom and then board the buses. We will be arriving back at the school at 2:30ish for normal end of day pick up.
Remember please do not have them come if they are sick.

• Bring a small water bottle
• Bring a small jacket
• Bring a refrigerated sack lunch                                                                                                    *If they ordered a school lunch, I will give it to them that morning. No microwaves will be available. Disposable bags are easiest. 
• Small bag/backpack to carry their things.
• No money-we will not be visiting the gift shop
• Wear a school uniform-any colors
• Wear good walking shoes
• No electronic devices
• Something small to play with on the bus. Please limit to one item — Nothing Valuable. Cards are a great option! If anything gets lost or broken-it will not be replaced by the school. 

Chaperone info: **If you were picked** Chaperones will need to be at the school by 8:30. You can wait in the classroom until we board the bus. Make sure you bring a sack lunch and water bottle. REMEMBER no siblings can accompany us. You will be riding the bus with us and are limited on seats.

ANY QUESTIONS, Bloomz them…THANKS

Notification from: Quest Academy

OPTIONAL-Homework!!
Reflex to a “Green Light” four times this week.
Read for 20 minutes each night. 
Make sure you are posting your homework on Thursday night!  

Our fundraiser is coming to a close! Sell as many as you can before FRIDAY!!  

OPTIONAL-Book Report!!
I WOULD ENJOY HAVING THEM SHARE THEIR BOOK WITH US. THIS IS AN OPTIONAL ACTIVITY. October 24 BOOK REPORTS BEING PRESENTED.
As students are reading 20 mins a night, this is a great time for them to start preparing for their quarterly book report.  This quarter students are required to choose a fantasy or mystery book that is a min of 150 pages in length and has not been read before.  Please look under the Book Reports page for all the important information and due date. 

Here is what we’re learning in math:
 

We will Round You Math Song!  Practice with your family and explain the process of rounding whole numbers!

Science Vocabulary

Reflex to Green light 3 times this week!  (Tues. Wed. Thurs.)

Read for 20 minutes out loud to a grown up. Have the person you were reading with ask you some questions about your book. Make sure you submit your homework on the homework link on Thursday night.

Here is what we are learning about in math this week. There is an additional enrichment activity that your child took home today.  The students voted and decided that if a family member did the enrichment activity with them and signed the paper, Mrs Garrett would gladly give them a ticket.  Your child has all week in which to bring this paper back to receive a ticket.  This is not required homework!  
 
 

REMEMBER:
Money for the field trip is due this week. Please pay the office your $5 donation.
Fill out the field trip permission slip.
Sell-Sell-Sell Fundraiser ART! We are doing so great!!! KEEP IT UP!!!

Fundraising Info & Teacher kick off the YEAR video

Fundraising Info- https://youtu.be/TyLLDwXPOPk
How many items to sell-  https://youtu.be/f7dJRu7w76o

Git up- https://youtu.be/VUVwK3HwNKg

Tomorrow is picture day at Quest Academy.  Remember to wear school uniforms and smile big!  You can pay online at www.bellphoto.com or bring your picture order form with you to school.   Get a good night sleep, brush your teeth and comb your hair.  Can’t wait to see those beautiful smiles!