Treasure Trove Tribune Mrs. Scott-Ellis’s Weekly Newsletter Sharpening skills for success! Week 2 Students learned the importance of Wetland habitats, and about the animals the live in this type of environment. Students were able to touch snake skin and a real snake. Thanks to the Living Aquarium and there outreach program. Golden Nuggets of Learning Attached to this newsletter you should find the following items: 1.Weekly Progress Report *Please sign and return 2.Your student’s graded work from the week 3.ELA Home Connection Page * Please detach and help your child with the skills identified I have reviewed my child’s work and progress report. ___________________________________________________ Parent Signature Student Self Assessment Write (Y) for yes, (A) for Almost and (N) for No ____1. I can identify the prime meridian and equator on a map. ____2. I can name a least 3 important things that the wetlands provide ____3. I can name two different reading strategies that can help me think as I read. ____4. I can list multiples of numbers Name______________#___

Student of the Month Lucy has been selected for this honor for being a student listening and engaged in learning. Quick responses to questions and prompt action to directions indicate that she is our student of the month. Thank you for being a super role model. Students will earn pelts to trade for goodies: Students are required to read one of the following genres by Sept. 11 th : Fairy Tale, Folk Tale, or Pour quoi. 3 pelts will be given for reading the required genre and completing a time line of at least 5 major event within the story, and documenting reading in keynote. 2 pelts for completing any of the 2 mentioned criteria. 1 pelt for completing any one of those items 1 pelt will be given for any additional reading of a “good fit book” of choice, and documenting within keynote Hands on Learning Thanks parents for doing your homework and filling out the student survey!

ELA Parent Page to Help Prepare for Week 3 (Detach and Keep)

Practice Using your spelling words in a sentence. ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ Comprehension Skill (Compare/Contrast)