Chillin’ Websites!

http://marciehanks.blogspot.com/

Reading: A Season of GiftsWe will be continuing our book discussion with this wonderful book by Richard Peck. We will focus on characters as well as vocabulary.

Writing: PoetryWe are finishing up our poetry unit. We have had so much fun with this unit. The students are very creative!!

Math: Equations and InequalitiesWe are going to attempt to complete 3 sections and a test this week. I really want to be done with this Chapter before we begin Winter Break.

Science/Social Studies: MAPSWe will begin to explore the Incas as well as begin our Latin American Maps. The students are anxious to start creating their Maps.

Maps the TeachThis site offers many maps from all over the world. Students may get on

here and practice interactively.

http://www.yourchildlearns.com/geography.htm

Hanks’ Headlines

Skating Through the Week Mark Your Calendar!

Date 1 – Candy Cane Sale All WeekDate 2 – Return Skating Permission SlipDate 3 – Awards Assembly ThursdayDate 4 – Hannah N. StudentOfWeek

PERMISSION SLIPS NEEDEDIf your child has not returned their permission slip for our Roller Skating Trip on

Monday, they need to do so ASAP or they will not be allowed to participate.

December 14, 2010

Ms. Hankshanksm@ccabr.org

CCA231-796-6589 ext.334

Notes from the Teacher:Our Classroom Blog is up and running!!! Sorry that it has taken me so long. You may find it by clicking on my picture on the CCA’s Elementary page. I really hope that you utilize this. It will

contain Lesson Plans, Newsletters, Menus…..items that might not make it home to you