Feb. 14

Happy Valentine's Day.

Remember tomorrow is the Social Studies test over chapter 7. Yesterday we went over, and highlighted the study guide. 

We did not have any math today.

Students brought home a permission slip for the Quad City Youth Symphony at the Adler, for next Tuesday. We do not have school Friday or Monday, so please get the slip back by this Thursday. The only cost is the $5 for the bus.

Have a wonderful evening.

February 12

Just thought I would let you know that we will be having a Valentine party on Tuesday afternoon.

Students are welcome to bring in Valentines to share. We will decorate a bag in class to hold the cards and treats. There are 17 students in our class.

Have a nice Sunday.

February 9

We had an abrupt ending to our day, due to a late Pep Assembly. I did not get the message to those involved that there is no Harry Potter meeting in the morning. Also, check the e-mail about SCRIP free dress for Friday. 

Thank you

February 8

Today there was no new math assignment, because we had JA.  

Looking ahead in Social Studies, we will be ready for a test over chapter 7 next Wednesday.  We will 

review and highlight on Monday. 

Please return conference slips if you would like a conference. I will send home slips tomorrow for those conferences I wish to have, if the parents have not requested one.

If you signed up for St. Jude mathathon, please send in the pledges collected this week.

Have a nice evening.

February 6

Back to a regular week, and I think that is what we need.

I would like you to know that our class will be having a field experience student from St. Ambrose for the rest of the semester. Alison Baskerville will be with us on Mon, Wed, and Friday mornings. 

Today we worked on reducing fractions to lowest terms. This is challenging for some, so ask your student if they are understanding this skill. 

Be sure to collect and turn in St. Jude contributions this week. Also, if you were wanting to order from the J-club book order, please get those orders to Mrs. Rouse no later than Wednesday. 

February 2

We participated in a wonderful Mass today at Assumption. I think the students really enjoyed the music.

Tonight is the skating party at Skateland in Eldridge. It sounds like quite a few students are planning on 

attending.

Tomorrow is Comfy, Cozy Day.We went over the dress code and what was appropriate. Students were told they do need to have outdoor shoes to wear for recess. I did tell our class that they could bring a pillow or blanket for on the floor reading, and a small stuffed animal. (No huge ones!)

It has been a fun week and we look forward to some special time tomorrow.

We will have a spelling test tomorrow. We also had a very small math assignment on page 277, finding common factors. Problems 9,11,13,15,17, and 19 only.

February 1

We are having a wonderful Catholic Schools Week. Today was a fun day watching the faculty play the 

eighth graders in volleyball. Tomorrow is the Mass at Assumption High School. We will be leaving about 9:00 and will return for lunch. Students must wear a Lourdes uniform tomorrow. 

Don't forget tomorrow evening is the skate party at Eldridge Skateland from 6-8.

We have started our chapter on fractions. Today the students were given a new reading contract. This one is on a fiction book and is due February 16. 

Have a great evening.