Expedition Express
 

This week we are looking at specific text features of non-fiction texts.  Using headings, photos, captions, boldface print to name a few items good readers use to help understand content rich information.  We are looking at the beginning stages of the building of the Transcontinental Railroad and who was behind building such a grand transportation system.

Question of the week:  Who was “crazy” enough to think building a railroad over the Sierra Nevada mountains was a good idea?  (Theodore “Crazy” Judah) How did the “Big 4” help the Central Pacific Railroad? (They financed the building of the railroad)  BONUS:  What are the names of  the “Big 4”  (Mark Hopkins, Collis Huntington, Charles Crocker and Leland Stanford.

 

CREW News
 

A Toad for Tuesday: Our summer reading book was A Toad for Tuesday.  Currently we are reading the book aloud in class and discussing the main theme behind the story of the beloved toad, Warton and the mean old owl, George.  We are looking closely at how important it is to treat others kindly, regardless of how they treat you individually.  If you continue to help others and spend some time with them, sooner or later you will be rewarded, maybe with a new friend.

Nevada County Library:  We begin this week with our walk to the Nevada County Library.  Students need to bring their public library cards to school and I will hold them throughout the year.  We will check out books that may be read in class and at home, for continued practice with our reading fluency and comprehension.  Books are checked out for a period of 3 weeks, but may be renewed if your child would like to read the book for a longer period of time.

Scholastic Book Orders:  This Friday is the deadline to order Scholastic Books.  Catalogs were sent home last week in the Tuesday Homework Folder and books may be ordered online at www.scholastic.com or by sending in your order to school with your child.  Our online ordering code for the Welch Crew is HLNVT.  For every order online, our class receives one FREE book from Scholastic.  Providing reading material for your child that interests them helps improve their reading skills.  Thanks in advance for your support.
 

SELS News

Spirit Wear:  Order forms for SELS logo gear went home today in your child’s Tuesday Homework Folder.  There are many great items for sale and all proceeds go directly to the PTC which benefits the children in our school.  If you would like to view the sample items, there is a display located in the office/library of SELS.  Get your holiday shopping done early.

eScrip:  For a NO-COST fundraising effort and another possible holiday gift idea, choose eScrip.  All you need to do is plan ahead for shopping or possible gift cards you would like to give to family and friends.  You order the cards and they are delivered to you at school.  What could be easier?  If you would like more information on eScrip, let me know and I will put you in touch with Cindy Burson.