Where The Red Fern Grows

 ~We are really moving through Where The Red Fern Grows!  We are already on chapter 9.  Billy has finally taken his dogs out on their first hunting trip and they caught a coon!  He promised the dogs he would chop the tree down if they treed the coon.... and they did!  Now he has to try and find a way to get the tree down!

CONGRATULATIONS STAR STUDENTS!

 Congratulations to Daniel, Amar and Eleanor!  They are this week's STAR Students!  they all worked hard and deserved to be recognized!

End of Quarter Luncehon

~If your child has met his/her book goal of 28 books, and has maintained a positive account balance...then they are invited to the Third Quarter Luncheon!  There is NO cost to you or your child! Lunch will be provided by your child's teachers. We just ask that you send in a small dessert....
~If your child did not receive an invitation.... they have until 3:00 on Thursday to meet that goal!  Usually the reason for NO invitation is  they have either not met their book goal, or have a negative bank account.

P.E.P. Rally 5K May31, 2014

~Join us on Saturday May 31, 2014 at 8:00 AM for the P.E.P. Rally 5K behind the Jaguars Stadium!  The cost is $15..... and all students who register get a T-shirt and get to run with the "big boys"!  Mrs. Goodman and Mr. Gibbons will both be running in this race!  We already know that Aiden plans on running....... this event is taking the place of what used to be the county's Reading Celebration.  There will be food, awards, and all sorts of things for young people to enjoy! There will be a One Mile Fun Run for the little kids...the 5k is for adults and "big" kids.  It is ten times easier to register online that to register the day of the race (Trust us!).... and wear your BEAUCLERC T-Shirt!!!!!!!!!!!
Good advice: be early, the race starts at promptly at 8:00.
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Scarf & Bandana Day!

~In honor of one of our faculty members and the health struggles she is going thorough  we all wore our scarves and bandanas today to show her that we support her as she yes through chemotherapy!!

STAR STUDENTS 4-10-14

~Congratulations to Taira, Tiana and Jayden!  They are this week's STAR Students!

Grooving with our partners!

~We are really moving in Where the Red Fern Grows. Our main character has the"dog" sickness!  Like every other young boy in America...he wants a dog!  Will he get one?  We will find out soon!  There is a clear theme in this novel, and it will become crystal clear as we move through the pages!

Reminder

WORD STUDY TEST TOMORROW!

Learning about THEME

WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS

~We started reading our next novel, Where the Red Fern Grows today.  

New Word Study

Where the Red Fern Grows Word Study 1-3

Test Wednesday 4-9-14

1. residential

2. Missouri

3. scalded

4. crude

5. priceless

6. caressed

7. sycamore

8. game

9. corncrib

10. grieve 

11. bawling

12. muzzle

13. haunches

14. kennels

Homework 4/1/14

~Read Pioneer Girl on p. 499 of textbook!

Pioneer Girl Word Study

Test next Wednesday!

1. claim - a piece of land claimed by a settler

2. convinced - to believe; absolutely sure or certain

3. discouraged - to have low spirits; to feel hopeless

4. fertile - rich in nutrients

5. heifer - a young cow

6. homestead - a house or farm and the land it sits on

7. immigrant - someone who leaves their country to live in another

8. pioneer - a person who is the first

9. prairie - flat wide open grass land

10. sod - a chunk of grass and dirt; soil held together by roots

CONNECTION SECTION: Death of Franklin Delano Roosevelt

~One of America's most beloved and popular Presidents of all time...FDR.  His death was a shock to the United States.  He led us through the Great Depression and to victory over the Axis Powers of Japan and Germany.


~I was so proud of all the APES today in our discussion of Franklin Roosevelt.  They have retained so much of what we learned earlier in the year abbot how this great man led a great country in a time of great turmoil.

Happy Birthday Bella

 ~Happy Birthday Bella!  Big thanks for the extra special treats (from Mrs. Waters & Drake) for lunch, PIZZA, CHIP & DIP, and delicious CUPCAKES!  We were spoiled today...it felt good. Thank you very much!!!!!!!!!!

Reminder:

~Do not forget to bring a BAG LUNCH for Friday's Elementary Extravaganza!

Happy Birthday Miguel and Fjalbi!

 ~Happy Birthday Miguel and Fjalbi... Thanks for the treats Mr. Grafilo...you rock!

New Word Study

soggy (adj)- wet; damp; full of water

quest (noun)- adventure; mission; a quest usually has a prize at the end; a treasure hunt; you are in search of something

decline (verb)- deny; turn down; not answer; not accept

ringer (noun)- an exact copy (idiom)

dyslexic (adj)- to see things in a mixed up way, either jumbled, backwards; causes difficulties in reading and math.

ambulance (noun)- an automobile that carries sick or hurt people to the hospital

ruckus (noun)- loud disturbance

toxic (adj)- poisonous

paralyzed (verb)- cannot move; frozen

dysfunctional (adj) words used to describe someone or something that does not work right
Bonus: Great Depression

Freak the Mighty

~We are really grooving in Freak the Mighty!  We are already on Chapter 10.. We are not exactly sure where this plot is going...but it is quite engaging!  Freak (Kevin) has a disability which makes it almost impossible to walk. He is super smart.  Max lives in the basement of his grandparent's house.  He is HUUUUUGE  for a 12 year old and not the smartest kid around.  His mother is dead and we are inferring that his father killed her.... and everyone is afraid that he is going to turn out just like his father...Cannot wait to see how this plot develops!

STAR Students!

 ~Congratulations to Kamirra, Desmon, and Javion!  They are this week's STAR Students!  They all worked hard and took care of their business!