Mrs.

Thornsberrys Fall Newsletter

Harpeth Middle School 735 New Way Road Nashville, TN 37201 615-222-3051 (cell)

Note to Parents

First I want to thank you for helping your students to a great start of the school year. Fall is quickly approaching and we are excited about upcoming field trips and assignments. This week we will be studying about different fall cultures and traditions around the world. Talk with your students about different traditions your family enjoys.

This Weeks Assignments Reading Questions Page Monday 124 (1-4) Tuesday

Wednesday
Thursday Friday

Review vocabulary words for quiz Math Workbook Page 72 (1-15) Bring article on a fall tradition Vocabulary Worksheet

Week 5 Vocabulary Terms

1. Harvest
2. 3. 4. 5. Festival Cornucopia Chestnuts Scarecrow

6. Cranberry
7. Reap 8. Squash 9. Pine Cone 10. Haystack

Parents please help your child review these words by visiting: http://www.scholastic.com/parents/resou rces/game/tools/flash-card-maker

Student of the Week

Your child will be able to make flash cards to help them review their vocabulary.

Upcoming Field Trip

All 5th grade classes will be going to Jims Farms on October 15th. We will leave the school at 9 am and return by 2 pm. All students need to have permission slips turned in by October 5th. Please contact me if you have questions or would like to chaperone this field trip.

Jims Farms

Josh Harvey is the student of the week. Josh has maintained high scores in all of his classes. He always participates in class, and helps his friends when they have questions.