December, January, February

• Handwriting
• We are now done with daily handwriting homework.  Students have reviewed all of the letters.  The remaining pages in the handwriting book are for maintaining skills.  We will be working on them in school. 
• Social Studies
• Over the next two months, students will be learning about different geographic elements of PA.  We will be discussing topics in the following order.  While I am out on maternity leave my blog will not be updated.  Please see your child’s assignment book and orange folder for more detailed information on what is being discussed each week.  If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact my substitute Ms. Romanchik (information listed below).
• Order of topics to be discussed over the next two months
• Geographic regions of PA
• Natural resources of PA
• Mammals of PA
• Our farms and forests
• Our minerals and fossil fuels
• Our population and cities
• Our waterways
• Our climate and weather
• Products made in PA
• Our transportation system
• The unit will culminate in a flip book project covering most/all of the topics listed above.  Depending on student performance on this project, there may be a unit test to further assess student understanding of the topics

Important Reminders: 

Dear Families,

        I will not be in school due to maternity leave during January and February.  During that time, I will have long-term substitute, Ms. Romanchik filling in for me.  She will be covering the same materials in class, that I would be covering if I were present. She has been working with me, in order to get to know the students, as well as to learn our classroom routines.  If you have any questions please feel free to call (ext. 117) or email her at bromanchik@northschuylkill.net.  I will still be available through email, however, I will not be able to respond very quickly. Thank you for your consideration during this time of transition. 

                                                                        Sincerely,  

                                                                        Mrs. Eger

***Ms. Romanchik's email has been changed.  Please see above for changes.  This email address is different than the one that was sent home with your child's letter. 

Week of December 2nd

Monday, December 2^nd, there is no school. 

Tuesday, December 3^rd will be rotation day 1.

• Handwriting
• pages 56-58 will be done in class
• We are now done with daily handwriting homework.  Students have reviewed all of the letters.  The remaining pages in the handwriting book are for practice.  We will be working on them in school. 
• Social Studies
• This week we will be reviewing our map assessment now that all students have taken the test. 
• We will also start learning about the geographic regions of Pennsylvania.    

Important Reminders: 

• There is no school on Thursday, November 28^th- December 2^nd.  School will resume December 3^rd.
• December 13^th, 4^th grade students will be traveling to Pottsville for the Symphony.  Please return the permission slip as soon as possible, if you have not already done so. 
• please review the dress code regulations
• Party Money is being collected for the Fall Celebration and the Valentine’s Day party.  Please send this money in ASAP if you have not done so already.  Thank you for those of you who have already donated!!  It is greatly appreciated! 
• Please consider donating to the SPCA collections. 

Week of November 25th

Monday, November 25^th is rotation day 7.

• Handwriting
• pages 53-55 will be done in class
• handwriting worksheets for 53-55 will be coming home for homework
• Social Studies
• This week we will be learn about the features of the PA flag.  

Important Reminders: 

• Wednesday, November 27^th is a half day for students with a 12:00 dismissal
• There is no school on Thursday, November 28^th- December 2^nd.  School will resume December 3^rd.
• please review the dress code regulations
• Party Money is being collected for the Fall Celebration and the Valentine’s Day party.  Please send this money in ASAP if you have not done so already.  Thank you for those of you who have already donated!!  It is greatly appreciated! 
• Please consider donating to the SPCA and the Veteran’s Day collections.  Flyers were sent home in Friday Folders last week. 

Week of Nov. 18

Monday, November 18^th is rotation day 2.

• Handwriting
• pages 49-52 will be done in class
• handwriting worksheets for 49-52 will be coming home for homework
• Social Studies
• This week we will be continuing our unit on map skills.  Students will be working in their packet.  This packet will be their study guide.  For the test, students will be expected to create a map by applying the parts of a map that have been discussed in the packet.  The test will be on 11/21.  Students will have 2 days to do the test if they need. 

Important Reminders: 

• please review the dress code regulations
• Party Money is being collected for the Fall Celebration and the Valentine’s Day party.  Please send this money in ASAP if you have not done so already.  Thank you for those of you who have already donated!!  It is greatly appreciated! 
• Please consider donating to the SPCA and the Veteran’s Day collections.  Flyers were sent home in Friday Folders last week. 

Week of November 11th

Monday, November 11^th there will be no school.

Tuesday, November 12^th is rotation day 6.   

• Handwriting
• pages 46-48 will be done in class
• handwriting worksheets for 46-48 will be coming home for homework
• Social Studies
• This week we will be starting a unit on map skills.  Students will be working in a packet.  This packet will be their study guide.  For the test, students will be expected to create a map by applying the parts of a map that have been discussed in the packet.  The test will be on 11/21.  Students will have 2 days to do the test if they need. 

Important Reminders: 

• please review the dress code regulations
• Party Money is being collected for the Fall Celebration and the Valentine’s Day party.  Please send this money in ASAP if you have not done so already.  Thank you for those of you who have already donated!!  It is greatly appreciated! 
• Penny wars are currently going on to help raise money to support our Veterans.  Please consider sending in your spare change to support a great cause!

Week of November 4th

Monday, November 4^th will be rotation day 1. 

• Handwriting
• pages 42-45 will be done in class
• handwriting worksheets for 42-45 will be coming home for homework
• Social Studies
• This week we will be working on week 25 Social Studies newspaper.  This newspaper’s topic is PA Wonders.  While learning about Pennsylvania’s Wonders students will be learning how to take notes on what they read by using the Cornell way of notetaking. 

Important Reminders: 

• please review the dress code regulations
• Party Money is being collected for the Fall Celebration and the Valentine’s Day party.  Please send this money in ASAP if you have not done so already.  Thank you for those of you who have already donated!!  It is greatly appreciated! 
• There will be no After School Program on the following days:
• Tuesday, November 5th – DUE to Monthly Faculty Mtg.

Week of October 28th

Monday, October 28^th will be rotation day 4. 

• Handwriting
• pages 39-41 will be done in class
• handwriting worksheets for 39-41 will be coming home for homework
• Social Studies
• We will continue to work on our state symbols.  Students will be expected to learn the following state symbols.  Please review these with your child. 
• Beverage-milk
• Tree- hemlock
• Insect – fire fly
• Plant- crown vetch
• Bird- ruffed grouse
• Fish- brook trout
• Flower- mountain laurel
• Dog- great dane
• Animal- white tail deer

Important Reminders: 

• please review the dress code regulations
• Party Money is being collected for the Fall Celebration and the Valentine’s Day party.  Please send this money in ASAP if you have not done so already.  Thank you for those of you who have already donated!!  It is greatly appreciated! 
• There will be no After School Program on the following days:
• Tuesday, October 29th- DUE to Trunk or TREAT Thursday
• October 31st – HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
• Tuesday, November 5th – DUE to Monthly Faculty Mtg.
• Please also see your child’s Spartan Folder regarding changes in the Fall Festival Parade.  Due to safety concerns there will no longer be a parade around the stadium.  The parade will be live streamed for your enjoyment at home.  Students will parade around the school only.