The Nordtvedt News
February 8th -12th
IMPORTANT info in Monday Folders
*A 6th grade information packet and a purple sheet with music class choices in 6th grade will be coming in Monday Folders. The purple sheet needs to be returned as soon as possible. If you have questions, please attend the information sessions on February 8th or 9th or call Pearson 6th Grade Center.
We Need...
*60 empty glass jars (spaghetti sauce, jelly, etc.) by February 22nd.
I LOVE to READ Month!
Valentine's Day
What Are We Working On This Week?
Character Education: Be Positive/Caring
Reader's Workshop: We're working on making connections/ identifying cause and effect and we will be learning about the biography genre.
Spelling/Word Study: We will continue working on week #27 spelling list. Students should study their words every night. The spelling test will be this Friday, February 12th.
Writer's Workshop: Working on fictional writing.
Math: Unit 5 - Addition and Subtraction with Fractions TEST on Thursday
Science: Unit 7- Natural Resources
Social Studies/Health: these subjects are taught by Mrs. Kornder. Please check your child's agenda daily to see if they have homework in this area.
Reminders:
*February - I LOVE TO READ MONTH! Make sure to read every night! Remind students to bring back a signed calendar each Monday.
*February 8th or 9th - 6th Grade Parent Information Nights @ 5:30 at Pearson 6th Grade Center
*February 16th-26th Eagle Creek Food Drive
*February 22nd, 23rd, 25th - Parent-Teacher Conferences
*February 26th - The Science Museum will be presenting Solids, Liquids, & Gases
*March 5th - Shakopee All District Band Concert (a green form went home from the band instructor)