Weekly Memo -August 31st-September 4, 2015

General Announcements:

• Camp McDowell is only a few weeks away (September 21-23).
• ____Please email TODAY if you have not confirmed your child's spot!  
• ______The 1st payment -$35 deposit was due last Friday.  
• ______Camp McDowell Acknowledgement of Rick Form due Wed. (09/02). 
• ______Camp McDowell Student Health Form due Wednesday (09/02). 
• ______Camp McDowell 2nd payment due ($69) this Friday, (09/04). 
• ______Camp McDowell 3rd payment due ($69)

Procedures for medications while at Camp McDowell: 

• (NO medication will be sent to camp from the health room).
• All medicines have to be brought from home.
• A School Medication Prescriber/Parent Authorization form (must be completed by parent & signed by your child's doctor) for each medication. Click on the following link for a copy of this form:  http://images.pcmac.org/Uploads/HooverCity/HooverCity/Departments/DocumentsCategories/Documents/Medication%20Authorization-PPA.PDF
• Over the counter medications have to be in a sealed new bottle with the Parent/Provider authorization to be signed by the parent only.  
• All medications have to be brought the morning of camp (Monday, September 21st) and given to the school nurse.
• Only an adult can bring medication. 
• The Camp McDowell health form has to be completed for ALL campers.

MAGAZINE orders are due on WEDNESDAYS to receive PRIZES on Fridays!

SCHOOLS CLOSED on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th for LABOR DAY!  

Coming up this week:

Math:Topics of Study – We will be working on Multiplication Strategies.  We will continue our Number talks and work on problem solving.  A cumulative review sheet came home today and Monday boxes are due tomorrow.  Tuesday boxes are due Wednesday. There will be homework assigned from Math Activity books to reinforce material taught in class on Wednesday and Thursday nights.  Check agenda nightly  for math homework.

      Important Dates- Multiplication Pop Quiz one day this week!

Science-Topics of Study – We are learning and applying the Scientific Processing skills of Observation, Prediction, and Inference. There will be many opportunities with hands-on science activities!    We will be applying the steps of the Scientific Method using Gummy Bears :-)                                                             Important  Dates: Science Quiz on Observation and Inference this Thursday!  Grades will also be taken on class activities. 

Language Arts:Topics of Study –Reading: This week we will read the short story, “The Peddler's Gift” As we read, we will work on the comprehension strategies of questioning and figurative language. Within our lessons the students will answer questions while finding evidence within the text to support their answer.  We will have a vocabulary test and comprehension test on Friday.

Important Dates – Vocabulary Test and Reading Comprehension Test on Friday

Social Studies:Topics of Study – We will finish our study of Native Americans this week. We will have a test on this Wednesday.  Your child has a study guide and graphic organizer to be looking over in preparation for this test. Next week, we will begin our study of explorers coming to the United States. 

Important Dates – Social Studies test Wednesday (09/02). Please study with your child!

Hope everyone has a great week!
Please do not hesitate to contact us with questions at any time!    

Mrs. McNiel lmcniel@hoover.k12.al.us    and    Mrs. Ponder sponder@hoover.k12.al.us