Class Newsletter- Week of November 3, 2014

Mr. Hauptmann’s Class Newsletter

November 3, 2014

I hope everyone survived the wind and rain this weekend! This week we are reading “A Race Against Time”, which is a narrative nonfiction story about rescue dogs. We are continuing to learn how to divide larger numbers, and I will be introducing division with remainders. Also, on this newsletter you will find our spelling words for the week.  Please practice these plural words at home as well.  The words in italics are our challenge spelling words. We will be going on a fieldtrip to Hyannis on Thursday, November 13 to see the Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra perform. Please see details below. Let’s have a great week!

Spelling Words: monkeys, friends, supplies, holidays, companies, hobbies, counties, teammates, memories, batteries, sandwiches, ambulances, trophies, secretaries, inventories

Important Dates and Upcoming Events:

Tuesday, November 11: NO SCHOOL

Thursday, November 13: All 4^th grade classes will be attending the upcoming Young People’s Concert at the Barnstable Performing Arts Center located at Barnstable High School. We will return in time for our regular lunch and recess. Please dress accordingly.

Please sign, cut on the dotted line, and return on Tuesday:

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Mr. Hauptmann’s Class Newsletter 11/3/14

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Class Newletter- Week of October 6, 2014

Mr. Hauptmann’s Class Newsletter

October 6, 2014

This week we are reading “Letters Home from Yosemite” by Lisa Halvorsen.  We will focus on some vocabulary words in this story.  It would be helpful if you will reinforce the meaning of these words at home with your child.  Also, on this newsletter you will find our spelling words for the week.  Please practice these words at home as well (words are also on SpellingCity.com, search under Mr. Hauptmann>Letters Home from Yosemite). The words in italics are our challenge spelling words. Please sign the bottom of the newsletter and return the lower portion with your child on Tuesday. Let’s have a great short week (no school on Friday)!

Vocabulary Word	Meaning
wilderness	place that is in a natural state
naturalist	person who studies living things
preserve	save
impressive	amazing
species	type of animal or plant
slopes	sides of a mountain
glacier	huge sheet of ice

Spelling Words: usual, afternoon, threw, confuse, juice, through, usually, Wednesday, again, doesn’t, influence, aluminum, nutrition, accumulate, igloo

Important Upcoming Dates:

Friday, October 10- No School (Staff Development)

Monday, October 13- No School (Columbus Day)

Friday, October 24- SPOOKY SPAGHETTI DINNER

Tuesday, October 28- Early Release Day

Thursday, October 31- Harvest Parade

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Mr. Hauptmann’s Class Newsletter 10/6/14

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Class Newsletter- Week of September 29, 2014

Mr. Hauptmann’s Class Newsletter

September 29, 2014

This week we are reading “The Horned Toad Prince” by Jackie Mims Hopkins.  This entertaining fairy tale takes place in the Southwestern part of the United States, so we will also be studying the geography and climate of this unique region. We will focus on some vocabulary words in this story also.  It would be helpful if you will reinforce the meaning of these words at home with your child.  Also, on this newsletter you will find our spelling words for the week.  Please practice these words at home as well.  The words in italics are our challenge spelling words.  The Chapter 1 Math Tests should be in your child’s Homework Folder. Please look this over and have your child correct any mistakes. Let’s have a great week!

Vocabulary Word	Meaning
prairie	Plain, grassland
lassoed	caught with ropes
riverbed	channel for water
favor	kind act
offended	upset
shrieked	screamed
bargain	deal

Spelling Words: money, finally, prairie, valley, country, because, people, really, separate, terrible, frequency, parsley, journey, chimney, attorney

Important Upcoming Dates:

Thursday, October 2- Fresh Market (after school)

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Mr. Hauptmann’s Class Newsletter 9/29/14

Return this slip to school on Tuesday, keep upper portion at home.

Student’s Name: _______________________________________________

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Class Newsletter- Week of September 22, 2014

Mr. Hauptmann’s Class Newsletter

September 22, 2014

This week we are reading “Grandfather’s Journey” by Allen Say.  We will focus on some vocabulary words in this story.  It would be helpful if you will reinforce the meaning of these words at home with your child.  Also, on this newsletter you will find our spelling words for the week. The words in italics are our challenge spelling words.  Please practice these words at home as well. In math we will begin to review whole number multiplication and division. Please sign the bottom of the newsletter and return the lower portion with your child on Tuesday.  Let’s have a great week!

Vocabulary Word	Meaning
amazed	surprised; awe-inspired
bewildered	confused
homeland	native country
longed	wanted
towering	high
sculptures	statues

Spelling Words: least, each, throat, below, sweet, know, leave, making, near, often, speedometer, underneath, seacoast, cocoa, peculiar

Upcoming important dates:

Tuesday, September 23- Early Release

Thursday, October 2- Fresh Market (after school)

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Mr. Hauptmann’s Class Newsletter 9/22/14

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