What's Happening at Lewis and Clark

• A special thanks to Mrs. Ater!! She let me know of a neat website to add to my educational links. It has all the Robust Vocabulary words and Spelling words for our Story Town weekly tests. So, if you want some extra practice, click on the last link of my Educational Links.
• Friday's are School Spirit Days so wear your red and black!
• Mrs. Kane will be taking over for me Oct. 4-Dec. 13th.
• Field Trip is October 7, 2010.
• No school for the children on October 8.

No Robust Vocabulary this week

Robust Vocabulary (None this week)

Wishlist

Wishlist This year, I'm going to try and save/raise enough money for each child gets there own pocket keeper for their desks. They cost about $7/student. If you would like to donate money, please send it to school in an envelope.

Weekly Assignments Oct. 4-Oct. 7th

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Reading	read for at least 15 minutes and write in Reading Journal.	read for at least 15 minutes and write in Reading Journal.	read for at least 15 minutes and write in Reading Journal.	read for at least 15 minutes and write in Reading Journal.	No school
Math	27B	28B	29B	Field Trip	No School
Spelling	handwriting	handwriting	handwriting	Field Trip	No School
Social Studies/Writing	Alton Unit	Alton Unit	Alton Unit	Alton Tour

Spelling List September 13 Lesson 4

Spelling List:

1. ants
2. toys
3. flies
4. things
5. boxes
6. games
7. lines
8. rocks
9. wishes
10. ladies
11. dishes
12. babies
13. bushes
14. glasses
15. puppies

My Teaching Philosophy

I believe...

• The goal of education is to create informed citizens who are confident in making responsible decisions

• That the role of the teacher is to meet each individual student's needs. It is also our responsibility to create a safe environment in which cooperative learning, as well as, individual learning may take place. Not only must a teacher create such an environment, but an educator must also be a mentor and an involved citizen in the community.

• Students should be responsible for their own actions, arrive to class on time, and enjoy learning. Students have the right to learn in a way in which learning is fun and interactive.

• That parents and community members should be actively involved with the school. They have the responsibility to take an interest in their child's learning. It is important for the community to come together and demonstrate democracy.

• That knowledge is the key to success. Without knowledge, we as citizens would not be able to make informed decisions concerning our future and the future of our loved ones.

Educational Links :)

• http://www.starfall.com/ (Helps with phonics skills)
• http://classroom.jc-schools.net/basic/la-grammar.html (Basic Skills)
• http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/elementary/samoset/mainideaprac.htm (Main Idea)
• http://www.hbschool.com/activity/counting_money/ (Counting Money)
• http://metacat2.com/iltestlinks.html (ISAT PRACTICE)
• http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/index.asp (Graph and Probability)
• http://pbskids.org/arthur/games/factsopinions/factsopinions.html (Fact and Opinion)
• http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/construct/ (Making Words)
• http://www.internet4classrooms.com/skills_3rd_original.htm (Language Arts and Math Skill Builders)
• http://www.lexile.com/findabook/ (This will help you find a book in your child's level.)
• http://www.spellingcity.com/CNawarynski/ ( This link will help you with your vocabulary and spelling words for Story Town Tests)