November 18, 2013
Healthy Active School Challenges
November 18th-22nd: Less than 30 min. of screen time each day
25th-29th: Create a game that you and your friends can play at recess or after school
This Week We Are Learning:
Science: Students are exploring magnets and magnetism with Ms. Cazes.
Math: Students are working on number sense.
Language Arts:
Word sorts: New word sorts are sent home today. Please practice with your child.
Home reading: Please write and initial your child’s reading minutes on his/her calendar for the month of November within the agenda. Small prizes are awarded in the class when the classroom reading chart is filled up. One sticker for every 20 minutes read. Students are reminded to exchange books daily.
Library: We have library on Mondays; please ensure library books are sent back to be exchanged for new exciting books!
Social: Students continue a short unit on mapping skills and will be participating in a treasure hunt.
Upcoming Events
Nov. 20 - Operation Christmas Child present due
**Nov. 21 - Portfolios & Report Cards Go Home**
Nov. 22 - No School for students (professional learning day for teachers)
Nov. 26 - Parent/Teacher interviews 4:30-7:30 (scheduled time found inside your child’s portfolio)
Nov. 28 - Parent/Teacher interviews 4:30-7:30 (scheduled time found inside your child’s portfolio)
Nov. 29 - School Spirit Day - Dress up as your favorite hero!
Special Events & Projects
At the school this year, we will be taking part in Operation Christmas Child. We are collecting small toys (stuffed animals, small musical instruments, toy jewelry, etc), school supplies (pens, pencils, pencil crayons, note pads, and picture books), hygiene items (hair clips, toothbrushes, no toothpaste), and other items (socks, t-shirts). We appreciate any donations to Operation Christmas Child. Thank you to those who have already donated!
Your partners in learning,
Ms. Elizabeth Chant and Mr. Dean Milford
Healthy Active School Challenges
November 18th-22nd: Less than 30 min. of screen time each day
25th-29th: Create a game that you and your friends can play at recess or after school
This Week We Are Learning:
Science: Students are exploring magnets and magnetism with Ms. Cazes.
Math: Students are working on number sense.
Language Arts:
Word sorts: New word sorts are sent home today. Please practice with your child.
Home reading: Please write and initial your child’s reading minutes on his/her calendar for the month of November within the agenda. Small prizes are awarded in the class when the classroom reading chart is filled up. One sticker for every 20 minutes read. Students are reminded to exchange books daily.
Library: We have library on Mondays; please ensure library books are sent back to be exchanged for new exciting books!
Social: Students continue a short unit on mapping skills and will be participating in a treasure hunt.
Upcoming Events
Nov. 20 - Operation Christmas Child present due
**Nov. 21 - Portfolios & Report Cards Go Home**
Nov. 22 - No School for students (professional learning day for teachers)
Nov. 26 - Parent/Teacher interviews 4:30-7:30 (scheduled time found inside your child’s portfolio)
Nov. 28 - Parent/Teacher interviews 4:30-7:30 (scheduled time found inside your child’s portfolio)
Nov. 29 - School Spirit Day - Dress up as your favorite hero!
Special Events & Projects
At the school this year, we will be taking part in Operation Christmas Child. We are collecting small toys (stuffed animals, small musical instruments, toy jewelry, etc), school supplies (pens, pencils, pencil crayons, note pads, and picture books), hygiene items (hair clips, toothbrushes, no toothpaste), and other items (socks, t-shirts). We appreciate any donations to Operation Christmas Child. Thank you to those who have already donated!
Your partners in learning,
Ms. Elizabeth Chant and Mr. Dean Milford