Alison+Stadel

=Classroom News for November and December 2008=
 * __Fieldtrip__**: Young People's Concert at Century II, Wednesday November 19 at 10:00
 * __No School__**: November 26-28
 * __Map Testing:__** Math and reading tests completed during the first two weeks of December
 * __No School__**: December 19, teacher work day
 * __Holiday Break__**: December 22- January 2

Multiplication- flashcard times test, two-digit by one-digit practice, and two-digit by two-digit strategies Variables- Why does our math problem have a letter in it? Measurement- estimating amounts and deciding what tools to use
 * Math- What are we working on**

Review skills- author's purpose, main ideas, story elements New skills- compare and contrast
 * Reading-**

We are currently working on our rough drafts for our Camp Wood writing. Soon we will be picking out pictures and making illustrations for book. We will HOPEFULLY have our book published and ready for purchase by the first of the year.
 * Writing-**

We have been studing the Santa Fe and Oregon Trails. We have been reading and doing activities to compare the two trails to see which one had more hardships.
 * Social studies**

Once we are finished with our social studies unit we will be studing Weather!!!
 * Science**-

Remember you can log into bookadventure.com from any computer to take your book quizes to collect points and earn prizes. So rememvber to READ your BOOKS! =Camp Wood 2008= Tower and Swing
 * Book Adventure-**

Canoeing

Horses

Archery

Team Building