We have had a busy week! We had the flashmob promoting anti-bullying which aired on Channel 2 news. Students also, enjoy foods from Biblical times at our Bible tasting. Many of the students tried foods that were unfamiliar to them. Today, students who earned the reward of the Games-to-You were able to enjoy time playing video games.
On Monday, we will have a Halloween snack. I only needed two parents and Mrs. Tomlinson and Mrs. Burkeen were the first to reply. I appreciate all the parents who volunteered to send items. Students may bring individually wrapped candy or other trinkets to place in the goody bags.
Social Science News from Mrs. Baugh: We concluded our study of Tennessee Indians with a chapter 3 test yesterday. Next week we will begin the "Age of Exploration," with the Europeans arriving in the Americas. It's a great study that I know the classes will love. In science we are talking about life cycles and metamorphosis. In class, each student will be partnering up as they research and draw either a complete or incomplete metamorphosis.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
From Mrs. Collins' Desk....
If you haven't returned your child's pictures for the yearbook, tomorrow is the last day. Also tomorrow, students who sold 3 or more books will have an ice cream party after lunch. Any students who sold 5 or more books will get to enter and enjoy the "Game Trailer" on Friday, October 28th. Thank you for making this fund raiser such a wonderful success.
Reading News: On Monday, October 31st the elementary will be having a Book Character dress up day. Students may choose their favorite book character (picture or chapter book) to dress up as. The Book Character dress up day is an alternative to the traditional Halloween dress up. Mrs. Merritt wanted to implement this as an elementary activity. However, it is an optional activity. Students do not have to participate. There will be no grades given in any academic subject area on the student's participation. Please be mindful that is will be a regular school day, so students must be able to sit and pay attention through out the day. Any costume that is uncomfortable or distracting may need to be left for trick-or-treating.
The students will be preparing a Book Talk in the month of November. Details will be sent home next week, but a Book Talk is similar to a oral book report. Students should be choosing a book that is fiction, included in SR, on grade level, and they have't read before. I will be approving the books through next week. Once their book is approved by me, they can begin to read it.
Next week, the students will be reading "Will Her Native Language Disappear" which is a short magazine article. Therefore, the word wall assessment and the story quiz will both be given on Wednesday. Also, the Unit 2 Reading Vocabulary test will be given next Friday, October 28th. Students have the list of words and definitions in their reading section of their three ring notebook. Students should not only know the words and definitions but how to use them. For example, can they write an original sentence with the word, list a synonym/antonym, or draw an illustration of the word, etc.?
Reading News: On Monday, October 31st the elementary will be having a Book Character dress up day. Students may choose their favorite book character (picture or chapter book) to dress up as. The Book Character dress up day is an alternative to the traditional Halloween dress up. Mrs. Merritt wanted to implement this as an elementary activity. However, it is an optional activity. Students do not have to participate. There will be no grades given in any academic subject area on the student's participation. Please be mindful that is will be a regular school day, so students must be able to sit and pay attention through out the day. Any costume that is uncomfortable or distracting may need to be left for trick-or-treating.
The students will be preparing a Book Talk in the month of November. Details will be sent home next week, but a Book Talk is similar to a oral book report. Students should be choosing a book that is fiction, included in SR, on grade level, and they have't read before. I will be approving the books through next week. Once their book is approved by me, they can begin to read it.
Next week, the students will be reading "Will Her Native Language Disappear" which is a short magazine article. Therefore, the word wall assessment and the story quiz will both be given on Wednesday. Also, the Unit 2 Reading Vocabulary test will be given next Friday, October 28th. Students have the list of words and definitions in their reading section of their three ring notebook. Students should not only know the words and definitions but how to use them. For example, can they write an original sentence with the word, list a synonym/antonym, or draw an illustration of the word, etc.?
Thursday, October 13, 2011
From the Desk of Mrs. Collins'....
Tomorrow will be our first field trip and looking at the weather, I think it will be a beautiful day! If you are driving in the morning, please be at school by 9:20am. We will leave at 9:30. The students should bring their sweatshirt, sack lunch, and leaves.
Report cards will be coming home tomorrow. Please sign and return those on Monday.
During morning announcements this month, students from our class are reading the scripture. They are doing a fantastic job and I am so proud of them!
Science & Social Studies News: In science we have begun a chapter on "Continuing the Species." The class has already learned some fascinating facts. In social studies we are continuing our study of Native Americans. We will be concentrating on the Indians of Tennessee, beginning next week.
Math News: On Friday, October 21, the students will have a math test over chapter 3. The students completed a mid-chapter review on Wednesday, and an entire chapter review will be completed next Thursday. I believe these reviews will help them to recall the skills from this chapter. With the last chapter, I had the students take an online test that was very helpful to most students. I will again place an online test for this chapter. It will be ready for the students to take next week, but keep in mind additional skills will be taught through Wednesday.
Report cards will be coming home tomorrow. Please sign and return those on Monday.
During morning announcements this month, students from our class are reading the scripture. They are doing a fantastic job and I am so proud of them!
Science & Social Studies News: In science we have begun a chapter on "Continuing the Species." The class has already learned some fascinating facts. In social studies we are continuing our study of Native Americans. We will be concentrating on the Indians of Tennessee, beginning next week.
Math News: On Friday, October 21, the students will have a math test over chapter 3. The students completed a mid-chapter review on Wednesday, and an entire chapter review will be completed next Thursday. I believe these reviews will help them to recall the skills from this chapter. With the last chapter, I had the students take an online test that was very helpful to most students. I will again place an online test for this chapter. It will be ready for the students to take next week, but keep in mind additional skills will be taught through Wednesday.
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