Ch. 6 Soclal Studies Test

Ch 6 Social Studies test will be 12/1. They will be going over the following information in class for students to take notes. A study guide will not be given.

Ch. 6 Social Studies Study Guide: The Civil War and Reconstruction

Main People, Concepts, and Vocabulary

Review from Ch. 5:

States rights, John Brown, Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Harriet Beecher Stowe

Lesson 1:

the advantages (strengths) of North and advantages (strengths) of South, Fort Sumter, Robert E. Lee, Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson, Ulysses S. Grant, Jefferson Davis, Abraham Lincoln, Battle of Antietam, Vicksburg, Gettysburg, Emancipation Proclamation

Lesson 3:

Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, William T. Sherman, the Atlanta Campaign, the March to the Sea, total war, Appomattox Court House,

Lesson 4:

Reconstruction, the effects (results) of the war, Freedman’s Bureau, Black Codes, 13^th Amendment, 14^th Amendment, 15^th Amendment,

Lesson 5:

sharecropping, Jim Crow laws, segregation, the results (effects) of Reconstruction

Ch. 3 Science Test

Science Ch 3 Science Test will be next Thursday, November 17th. Students should study vocabulary words and definitions as well as lessons in the workbook.

Samaritan's Purse: Operation Christmas Child

Throughout the year, but especially at this time of year, it is important to think others, particularly those children who are less fortunate than we are. Therefore, our class has decided to participate in the Samaritan’s Purse, Operation Christmas Child. We are collecting items to fill shoe-box size boxes to send to children around the world who are in need. We have several boxes to fill by November 15^th. Below is a list of “Gift Suggestions”:

School supplies: pens, pencils and sharpeners, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc.

Toys: small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, small Etch a Sketch toys that light up or make noise (with extra batteries), Slinky, etc.

Hygiene items: toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap (in a plastic bag), comb, washcloth, etc.

Other: hard candy and lollipops, mints, gum, (please place all candy in a Ziploc bag), T-shirts, socks, ball caps, sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries)

DO NOT INCLUDE: used or damaged items, war-related items, such as toy guns, knives, or military figures; chocolates or food; out of date candy, liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snowglobes or glass containers, aerosol cans

Participating in this opportunity is completely voluntary. We appreciate any help and support that you can give.

Thank you!

Holiday Info

We will be having our Santa's Workshop on November 22nd beginning after lunch! Can't wait! We will have so much fun!

Also, while you are out shopping during the next month, please note:

For Christmas we will have a party, but the students do not exchange gifts. Instead, I ask for parents to send in "stocking stuffer" type items for their Christmas bags. That way everyone gets similar items.

In the past, parents have sent in some of the items listed below (we have 26 students, but we might get a new student between now and then, so if possible send in an extra item). Right now we have 13 boys and 13 girls. Please send items to me by December 9th - label the bag/items "For Christmas Bags" - just so I will know what the items are for, as we will also be asking for Christmas party stuff at a little later date.

Stocking stuffer/bag suggestions:

lip balm/chapstick
Hot Wheel type cars
Barettes
Nail polish
Christmas candy (NO Peanuts/Nuts - No items manufactured in the same plant with any kind of nuts, please!)
pocket size kleenex, hand sanitizer
gloves/mittens
Christmas erasers, pencils
Christmas straws
Hand pencil sharpener
Gel pens
Crayons/colored pencils
Coloring/maze/puzzle books
Anything you think the kids might enjoy!

Thank you for your help!

Monday - October 31st

Happy Halloween!
Thank you to everyone who sent in treats for our class! We appreciate your thoughtfulness!

Complete math worksheet - due Tuesday
Study spelling and vocabulary for the Unit 2 cumulative review tests on Friday - we marked each list today
Read AR if you have not tested on 8 books for the year

Math Ch 3 Test Friday
Science voc/def due Tuesday for Mrs. Dyer's class and Friday for Ms. Martin's class
Science - Both classes should re-read chapter 3 lesson 1 in case there is a "POP QUIZ" over it
November genre - Historical Fiction (project sheet will be given on Tuesday, Nov. 1st to be signed and returned by Wed. - then students will clip them in their binders.)

October Nominations and Awards

Tanner was nominated as the Super Citizen for October !

Noah received a prize from Fun World for the Hard Worker Award for October!

Way to go boys!!!! We are proud of you!

Fall Festival

The kids had a GREAT time today at our class's Fall Festival! Thank you Jenny, Lisa, Dana, Tali, and Tina for providing such fun treats and activities!