Sunday, September 28, 2014

Weekly News Sept. 29 - Oct. 3



What are we learning this week?
  • Math -  Multiplication Concepts form Engage NY - Math Madness (multiplication) - Please study your multiplication facts.
  • Language Arts  -  Story = Boom Town, Genre = Historical Fiction, Skill = Sequence
  • Vocabulary Words -  sidewalks, grumbled, traders, blossomed, wailed, lonesome
  • Writing -  Personal Narrative – Prompt: My Best Birthday Ever!
  • Cursive -  Completing the lowercase alphabet and moving on to the uppercase alphabet 
  • Science/Social Studies/Health - Monday 9/29, Wednesday 10/1, and Thursday 10/2. Mrs. Aceves = Health, Mrs. Barnes = Science, and Ms. Ryan = Social Studies

Please Note:

  •         Room 14 is looking for a parent Garden Representative.  We have already planted seeds, but need a parent to take small groups of students to the garden to monitor growth.  If you are interested, please email Anahata.
    •       As you know, I have been absent from school a few times this year due to trainings.  On October 2nd and 3rd, I will be attending a training again.  I understand that this is a disruption for the students.  However, these trainings have been greatly beneficial for both the children and me.  The substitute for these days is Mrs. Simons.
    •       I am seeing a lot of improvement with the students using the QAR strategies.  They are working hard and their scores prove it!!!!
    •      Unsatisfactory notices will be going home soon.  These notices will inform you if your child is not meeting grade level standards in certain areas. 
    •     Ms. Ryan assigned a Social Studies project due on October 24th.  Please ask your child to show you the assignment.  If you have questions, please see Ms. Ryan in Room 13. 
      UPCOMING EVENTS:

      9/29, 10/1, and 10/2 – Science, Social Studies, and Health Rotations:1:30 – 2:15
      9/30– Early Tuesday – dismissal 1:30
      10/2 and 10/3 – Mrs. Barnes at a training.  Substitute = Mrs. Simons
      10/3 – Coffee with the Principal
      10/4 – Casino Night

                         Have a fabulous week!  Mrs. Barnes