Mr.
Hauptmann's Class Newsletter
Unit
3, Week 5- February 10, 2014
I
hope you were able to watch some of the Olympics this weekend! We have a very
busy week coming up; in preparation for the MCAS in March we will be writing a
mock long composition (5 paragraph narrative story based on a prompt) tomorrow,
and we will also be working on our Science Fair projects throughout the week. The
Chapter 5 math test will be given on Thursday and we are reading “The Great
Kapok Tree” by Lynne Cherry, a fantasy story about how all living things are
connected. On Thursday we will be participating in the Fitness Challenge,
and on Friday we will celebrate Valentine’s Day with our first grade book
buddies. On this newsletter you will find our vocabulary words, no spelling
this week, as I want to focus on our science projects. Let’s have a great
week!
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Vocabulary
Word
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Meaning
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canopy
|
the uppermost layer of branches in
forest trees
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dangle
|
to hang and swing loosely
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dappled
|
marked with spots; spotted
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fragrant
|
having or giving off a pleasing
odor; sweet-smelling
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pollen
|
a fine, yellowish powder released
from the anthers of flowers. Grains of pollen carried by insects, wind, etc.,
to the pistils of flowers to fertilize the flowers
|
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slithered
|
moved with a sliding motion
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wondrous
|
wonderful; marvelous; remarkable
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Upcoming important dates in 4th Grade:
Tuesday, February 11- Mock MCAS Long Composition
Thursday, February 13- Fitness Challenge
Friday, February 14 @ 2:30- Valentine’s Day Cookie Decorating Contest
(please feel free to join us!). Each student will decorate two cookies with
their first grade book buddies, using symmetry. We could still use some more
sugar cookies, frosting, and decorations. Thanks!
February 17-21 - February Vacation
Thursday, February 27 @
11:30am- 4th Grade Science
Fair
Please sign, cut
on the dotted line, and return on Tuesday:
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Mr. Hauptmann’s Class Newsletter
Unit 3, Week 5- February 10, 2014
Student’s Name: _______________________________________________
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