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Volume 3, Issue 23 February 16, 2012

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News and Reminders

Important Dates

February 20th~No School

MAPELODEAN We are continuing with Mapelodean every week This weeks theme was READ THE QUESTION FIRST!!!

Test TiP: Read the Question First ( Pre-Reading Strategies) Although MAP directions may tell you to read the passage first and then answer the questions that follow, research and practice show that reading the questions first gives you a purpose and direction for reading. Reading a testing question is clearly different than reading for pleasure. What is your purpose for reading? Think of your STAR method. You are reading for information. Reading the questions first is like using a magnifying glass. It helps you pull out and SEE the information clearer as you read!
Conferences We are finishing up conferences this evening. If we have not met for your student -led parent teacher conference, please contact me at your earliest convenience. We are expecting 100% attendance to conferences. I really look forward to and am thankful for the opportunity to meet with you and discuss all of the wonderful things about your child!

February 28th~Boot Camp

LAST CHANCE to purchase a 2011-2012 YEARBOOK

At this time you may also pay with cash or check (made out to Mathews Elementary). Please use the order form that has been sent home with your child when submitting a cash/check payment.

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Online ordering is still available(and preferred)

All orders will be accepted until Feb.29,2012

Reserve your copy online at: www.jostensyearbooks.com
(a link to the website has been placed on the Mathews Home page for your convenience)

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Standard Yearbook: $ 16.00 Next week in.

Reading: Reading strategies to use with fiction, Thinking about our reading Writing: Dialogue with comics Working With Words: dis-, over-, under Math: Adding fractions, mixed numbers, comparing and ordering fractions Science Matter and Energy

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Trustworthiness If you say it, you mean it, if you mean it, you do it.

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