1. Unit 3 test will be November 9th
News From Rooms 310 & 313
November 4 – 11, 2016
Marlow Elementary
Specials
Mon: *PE (P); *PE(S)
Tues: Art (P); Tech(S)
Wed: Music (P); *PE(S)
Thurs: Veterans day program – Other activity day
Fri: No school
*Wear Tennis Shoes
Notes
To see your child’s technology Prezi, go to the technology page on the Marlow website. There are some fabulous presentations!
Mrs. Phillips and Mrs. Stewart’s classes will be participating in the Operation Christmas Child shoebox collections. Please see more information on the back of this newsletter
Students should review their Interactive Notebooks nightly
MES Book Parade will be on November 17th. Students will be able dress as a character from their favorite book
Miss Rebecca Stewart (S)
Mrs. Melissa Phillips (P)
Mrs. Jennafer Busbie
Upcoming
Events
Nov. 9: 4-H 10:00
Nov. 10: Veteran's Day Program 9:00
Nov. 10: Stewart and Phillips out half day
Nov. 11: No School
Nov. 14: Progress Reports
Nov. 14: Mrs. Phillips out all day
Nov. 17: 2nd Grade A&E
Nov. 17: Book Parade
Nov. 18: Spirit Day & Field Trip
Nov. 21 – 25: Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 10: Breakfast with Santa
Dec. 13: 4th & 5th Grade A&E
Math
This week we will complete our unit on equivalent fractions. We will review:
Creating/Finding missing parts of equivalent fractions
Comparing fractions
Ordering fractions
Word problems involving fractions
Unit 3 test will be November 9th
Homework
Mon-Worksheet on fraction word problems
Tues- Study for Unit 3 test
Weds- None
Thurs- None
Fri- None
Science
This week we begin studying physical science. We will be investigating the nature of light.
English
Language Arts
This week we will practice the following skills:
Informational writing
Precise Language
Theme
Literature Circles
Cursive Writing
Revising & Editing
Homework: any incomplete class work & read 15 minutes
Social Studies
We have started our study of the American Colonies. The test for this material will be “open note.” Students should be sure to take careful notes during this unit of instruction.

2. Donate any of the following items to put in our shoebox.
Please bring your items on or before November 17th.
Toys: Include items that children will immediately embrace such as toy cars, yo-yos, jump ropes, balls, toys that light up and make noise (with extra batteries), etc.
School Supplies: pens, pencils and sharpeners, crayons, markers, notebooks, paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc.
Non-liquid Hygiene Items: toothbrushes, bar soap, combs, washcloths, etc.
Accessories: T-shirts, socks, hats, sunglasses, hair clips, jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries), etc.
Crafts: Make your own items such as hair bows, finger puppets, and friendship bracelets. 
A Personal Note: You may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself, your family, or group. If you include your name and an address, the child may be able to write back.
Do Not Include:
Used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives, or military figures; chocolate or food; out-of-date candy; fruit rolls or other fruit snacks; drink mixes (powdered or liquid); liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snow globes or glass containers; aerosol cans.
Candy specifications: During 2016, the following types of candy can be included in shoebox gifts: hard candy, gummy bears, caramels, taffy, and gum—as long as its expiration date is at least six months after National Collection Week: Nov , Starting in 2017, no type of candy can be included in shoebox gifts.
Toothpaste specifications: Toothpaste can be included this year as long as its expiration date is at least six months after National Collection Week: Nov , Starting in 2017, toothpaste cannot be included in shoebox gifts, but a child’s oral hygiene can still be improved by regular use of a toothbrush alone.