Library Link for A.R. Books

You can check to see if a book is an A.R. book on our Thorsby High School webpage, www.chilton.k12.al.us/THS/index.htm/  Click on Library on the left side of the page and it will take you to the A.R. book listings.  They are alphabetized by level beginning with 3.0.  When looking for a title, just keep scrolling down until you come to it (if it's there).  This will be very helpful when you want to purchase your own books or have books at home.  
We are reading A.R. books exclusively right now, and they are taking tests after finishing.  It's very successful!  We have our  own classroom library and will be adding to it often. 
We read from our A.R. books daily, and occasionally I will assign 2 chapters at home.  It will be listed in their homework notebook when they have it. 
I'm seeing some big changes in your children in their reading habits and abilties.  They are reading up a storm!

Weekly News 8-30 9-3-10

Homework:  Write spelling words 3X each Monday and Tuesday nights.  Wednesday-take a practice test at home.  Thursday- Practice Test  Friday- Test (for those who want to retake)

New Spelling Words

1.  large                         10.  joke
2.  page                          11.  jelly
3.  jam                           12.  circle
4.  center                       13.  cents
5.  center                       14.  circus
6.  sometimes               15.  bandage
7.  silly                          16.  journey
8.  orange                     17.  vegetables
9.  jeans                        18.  concert

Reading-  How Animals Talk--Comprehensive and vocabulary test is Thursday. Study words Mon-Wed. night. Definitions are in homework folder nightly. 

Math- Working on subtraction. 

Have a good week!

Picture Day

Pictures went smooth this morning.  All the children looked so cute in their nice clothes!  We took a group photo in our room (again) to show off our nice outfits. 

New Spelling Words

New Spelling Words for the week of  8-23-10 :

1.  rich                             10.  shadow
2.  finish                          11.  smash
3.  they                            12.  thick
4.  mother                       13.  tooth             
5.  something                 14.  ring
6.  long                              15.  cheese
7.  morning                      16.  sandwich
8.  chain                           17.  dishwasher
9.  touch                           18.  belongings

Write words 3X each on Monday and Tuesday night. 
Take practice test at home Wednesday night for Thursday test. 
Make sure name is on homework and brought back the next day.

Picture Day

School pictures are tomorrow, August 24th.

Our New Class-The Class of 2020

We are off to a great start this year.  Love these guys already!

Graduation Day For Evan

My baby graduates tonight. So many emotions for me and I'm sure for Russ and all.
Graduation day takes me back 27 years to the very same auditorium, the very
same ceremony and the very same feelings. Wow.
Graduation at 7 in Helen Jenkins Hall
Reception following in Helen Jenkins Chapel.
Here's to a blessed, safe and happy future, Evan.
I love you and I'm so proud of you.
We all are!
Class of 2010