Fifth Grade Quick Notes - February 17, 2009
� Topics for the Week:
    
Reading � �The Dancing Bird of Paradise,� heritage project
                           planning
    
Writing/Grammar � diagramming simple sentences
    
Vocabulary/Spelling � Spelling test 11
    
Math � fraction review, mixed numbers, comparing and
                   ordering fractions
    
Science � layers of the earth, plate tectonics
    
Social Studies � Native Americans of the West and Southwest

� Important Dates:
     2/18 (W) � Spelling test 11
     2/23 (M) � 3:15 PM � Help Session
     2/25 (W) � Wordly Wise test 13
     2/27 (F) � 2:00 PM � School Assembly (Rhythm & Blue)

� National Anthem (Again!) � We have a wonderful opportunity to sing in front of the greater Durham community!  At 10:00 AM on Saturday, February 28, the Durham Bulls are holding auditions for groups and individuals to sing the National Anthem at their baseball games.  Mrs. Gillespie would like the Lower School Chorus to audition, if there is adequate interest.  Please let me know whether or not your child would be interested in singing at the ballgame and if he/she is available that Saturday.
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