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.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
From Mrs. Collins' Desk....
Tomorrow is the Fall Picnic. So, please feel free to come and enjoy lunch with us on the front lawn. We will be eating at our regular lunch time, 10:50 to 11:20 am.
Next week, the students will not have a memory verse and graded papers will not be sent home. Tomorrow, next week's spelling words will be introduced and the spelling test will be Wednesday.
Reading News: Because of the half days next week and fall break, our schedule in reading will be different. Our schedule will be as follows:
Friday (Sept. 30): Read independently the story "Just a Dream", review story vocabulary, introduce sequence of events
A math message from Mrs. Drake: Over the next few weeks, our math class will be learning to use variables in algebraic expressions and equations, as well as finding patterns in numbers and extending patterns. The students are just like sponges the way they are absorbing this new material. I see progress being made in how they are working through problems and reasoning out the situations. I am seeing the students, think, think, think. This new curriculum is encouraging them to use their skills in ways that have not been challenged through other programs. I realize this change has been hard, but I believe this curriculum will teach them strategies to reason through their “everyday” math encounters. We are building life long skills. Thank you so much for helping at home and encouraging your child with this new program. I am so proud of their efforts with Go Math!
Next week, the students will not have a memory verse and graded papers will not be sent home. Tomorrow, next week's spelling words will be introduced and the spelling test will be Wednesday.
Reading News: Because of the half days next week and fall break, our schedule in reading will be different. Our schedule will be as follows:
Friday (Sept. 30): Read independently the story "Just a Dream", review story vocabulary, introduce sequence of events
Monday (Oct. 3): Reread and discuss "Just a Dream" and work on story comprehension, compound words
Tuesday (Oct. 4): check story comprehension, story quiz
Wednesday (Oct. 5): word wall assessment (There will be no new word wall stems given on this day and no word wall assessment on Oct. 12.)
I sent Scholastic book orders home this week. The order should be turned in or ordered online by Thursday, October 13th. The classroom activation code is GNGNM.
A math message from Mrs. Drake: Over the next few weeks, our math class will be learning to use variables in algebraic expressions and equations, as well as finding patterns in numbers and extending patterns. The students are just like sponges the way they are absorbing this new material. I see progress being made in how they are working through problems and reasoning out the situations. I am seeing the students, think, think, think. This new curriculum is encouraging them to use their skills in ways that have not been challenged through other programs. I realize this change has been hard, but I believe this curriculum will teach them strategies to reason through their “everyday” math encounters. We are building life long skills. Thank you so much for helping at home and encouraging your child with this new program. I am so proud of their efforts with Go Math!
Social Science News from Mrs. Baugh: In science, tomorrow, we are wrapping up Chapter one Lesson 3 with a test. The kids have been fascinated with the strange fungi that have been found and brought into class. It makes the term decomposer come alive.
In social studies we are finishing Chapter 2 Lesson 3 with a study of the Eastern Woodland Indians. This Friday, in class, we will be constructing various Indian dwellings. The class has been divided into five groups, and each group will be designing their special Indian shelter. They may be asking you if they can bring in Lincoln Logs, sticks, bark etc. for this project. I'm excited to see how this turns out.
I look forward to seeing you all at Cougar Day on Saturday!
I look forward to seeing you all at Cougar Day on Saturday!
Thursday, September 22, 2011
From Mrs. Collins' Desk....
Reminders: Tomorrow is the last day to turn in City Saver sales. Thank you for supporting this fundraiser! Also, several of you have sent in Cougar Day prizes. Again, thank you! Next week is the deadline to participate in the Magi Box Project.
Reading News: Because of the many scholastic book orders placed, I was able to receive over 50 books worth more than $200 for FREE. The students have been thrilled about these new books in our Reading Library, which include the Diary of the Wimpy Kid series, Judy Moody series, Little House on the Prairie series, the 39 Clues box set, and many more. THANK YOU!
We have been wrapping up Unit 1 in Reading this week. Students took the unit test assessing their knowledge of these skills: story elements (setting, plot, characters), making inferences using story clues, identifying the problem and solution, main idea, multiple meaning words, synonyms, antonyms, and parts of a book. Next week, we will begin Unit 2 with the story, "Justin and the Best Biscuits in the World".
Friday, September 16, 2011
From the Desk of Mrs. Collins'
I wanted to remind you that we have a wonderful science field trip scheduled for next month, (October 14th) and you are invited to join us. We will be traveling by cars to the grounds of the Goodlettsville Church of Christ Camp which happens to be at the end of the street that I live. This camp has wooded acreage and a small pond and is a super spot to have an on-site science study. So, mark your calendars because we will have many interesting and fun-filled projects planned for that day. More details will be coming closer to the date.
Science News from Mrs. Baugh: What a great time we had making terrariums Wednesday! The class enjoyed picking the different flower seeds that went into their creations. We discussed why this was an ecosystem, and also the various limiting factors that might affect the growth of their plants. It was wonderful to watch as students brought in earthworms, snails, crickets, and painted rocks to personalized their ecosystems. Ask your child to tell you why his (her) terrarium is an ecosystem.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
From the Mrs. Collins' Desk
This week has been a short week due to the Labor Day holiday. The students are impressing me by reciting the memory verse on Thursdays! I am very proud of them for preparing ahead of the Friday due date. Thank you for working with them at home and helping them learn each week's verse(s).
Mark your calendars because Cougar Day is Saturday, October 1st. Our class will have the Astro Jump/Ball Pond in the Kid's Korner. Mrs. Tomlinson has graciously agreed to be our class chairman and organize our booth. We will need donations of prizes and your time to help make this a successful day.
Math News from Mrs. Drake: Next Tuesday, the students will have another multiplication fact quiz. I have tried to ease them back in to testing over these facts, and most are doing very well. Please look at the quiz in this week's graded papers and see how your child is progressing. They need to be memorizing the facts at this point. You may want them to use flash cards, computer games and/or worksheets with facts on them. The students need to know their facts so well, they just breeze through the list easily. Tuesday, I will begin timing the tests to encourage the memorization of the basic facts.
Social Science News from Mrs. Baugh: The students enjoyed painting their salt maps of Tennessee. This concluded our study of chapter 1 in social studies. We will be testing over chapter 1 on Friday. The students have a study sheet, and we have been also reviewing for this test in class.
Mark your calendars because Cougar Day is Saturday, October 1st. Our class will have the Astro Jump/Ball Pond in the Kid's Korner. Mrs. Tomlinson has graciously agreed to be our class chairman and organize our booth. We will need donations of prizes and your time to help make this a successful day.
Math News from Mrs. Drake: Next Tuesday, the students will have another multiplication fact quiz. I have tried to ease them back in to testing over these facts, and most are doing very well. Please look at the quiz in this week's graded papers and see how your child is progressing. They need to be memorizing the facts at this point. You may want them to use flash cards, computer games and/or worksheets with facts on them. The students need to know their facts so well, they just breeze through the list easily. Tuesday, I will begin timing the tests to encourage the memorization of the basic facts.
Social Science News from Mrs. Baugh: The students enjoyed painting their salt maps of Tennessee. This concluded our study of chapter 1 in social studies. We will be testing over chapter 1 on Friday. The students have a study sheet, and we have been also reviewing for this test in class.
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