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January 2012
January 27, 2012
January 30, 2012
Homework
Science Homework:
ALL WEEK……….Students will record what part of the moon is visible each night. They will do this in their Agenda. If the moon is not visible, here is a link that they may visit to record the phase.
Book Projects: The students have been given directions for how to complete 1 book project a month. This will be done at home. They will choose any AR book that they have read that month to complete the project. The project will be due on Spirit Day each month, expect for April (due on the 27th). If you have any questions……………please ask! If the list project choices gets misplaced, here are the directions and the list of projects for you to download.
Monday: Sort words into the 4 patterns: short i (CVCC), long i (VCC), Short O (CVCC), Long O(VCC)
Tuesday: add 2 words to each of the 4 patterns, practice math facts
Wednesday: Write 6 sentences using your spelling words. Underline the complete subject, circle the complete predicate.
The dog barked at the cat.
Thursday: Study your spelling words, practice math facts
Curriculum:
Reading: Using resources to collect information, preview non-fiction by using text features
Math: recognize and write fractions as part of a set, know the difference between a numerator and denominator
Writing: taking notes, using good sentence fluency when writing a non-fiction report
Science: what makes day and night
News and Notes:
February 2: PTA and PE program 6:45pm
February 6-10: Candy Gram orders taken
Congratulations to these students:
100 Club: Shaima, Jada D.
100 and 100+ Club: Jackson, Nicholas, James, Shelby, Quinn, Braxton
Students will continue to be recognized throughout the year as they make each club.
January 20, 2012
January 17, 2012
January 17, 2011
The Six Flaggs Reading forms are due on 2/24/12. Sorry, the due date was not on the form.
Homework:
Monday: No school……
Tuesday: Read Take Home Book, Choose 2 words from the sort that have multiple meanings. Write 2 sentences with each word. The sentences should show how the words can be used differently.
Wednesday: Read Take Home Book, practice math facts.
Thursday: Read Take Home Book, Study spelling words
Curriculum:
Reading: Identify and use sources of information: Dictionary, Thesaurus, Encyclopedia, Atlas
Math: compare and contrast solid figures based on their attributes
Writing: using good sentence fluency, begin study of informational writing
Social Studies: Georgia Hero Biography, Jackie Robinson
News and Notes:
January 20: Foundation Bingo Night
January 27: "100 Club Celebration", Spirit Day, Chick-fil-A
January 09, 2012
January 10, 2012
Welcome Back! Happy 2012!
Calendar Change!
Due to a county wide modification in the testing schedule for Gifted Services, the TARGET ‘Open House’ scheduled for Thursday January 19th has been cancelled. This meeting for parents of newly identified TARGET students will be reschedule for early February. Thank you for your patience as begin the testing process of students in first, third and fifth grade.
Michele Myers and Cheryl Ashley-Serafine
Homework:
Monday: No school……
Tuesday: Read Take Home Book, Sort spelling words into the 3 patterns (u CVC, ew CVV, ue CVV) Find the 3 "oddballs".
Wednesday: Read Take Home Book, practice math facts. Next timed test will be next week!
Thursday: Read Take Home Book, choose 10 words from the sort and put them into ABC order.
Curriculum:
Reading: Poetry, identifying and understanding literary devices
Math: identify solid figures, count edges, vertices, faces
Writing: using good sentence fluency, begin study of informational writing
Social Studies: Georgia Hero Biography, Martin Luther King
*Please read the parent letter about ways to help your child in math this quarter.
Download Parent Letter 3 Spanish
News and Notes:
January 10: Stevi B's Night
January 13: Report Cards go home
January 16: Student/Teacher Holiday
January 20: Foundation Bingo Night
December 16, 2011
December 19, 2011
Dear Parents and Students,
I wish you all a wonderful holiday break with family and friends.
VOLUNTEERING: Parents, please help us reach our goal of 2,500 volunteer hours by logging in your hours every time you volunteer. Thank you!
HOMEWORK
This week the students will not have any assignments to complete at home. We will do Spelling in class. Please encourage your child to read books and practice math facts over the holiday break.
*We will have addition and subtraction timed tests this week. There will be one more before the 100th Day of School, after we get back from break.
Curriculum:
Reading: story elements, relationship of characters,
Math: review of 2nd quarter skills,
Writing: realistic story
Science: energy, pushes and pulls
News and Notes:
12/19-12/21 Relay for Life Candy Gram orders taken
12/22- PJ Day
Winter Holidays- December 23-January 9
Coming Up
1/27-100th Day of School Celebration
December 11, 2011
December 12, 2011
Dear Parents and Students, thank you for the gift card to Maggiano's Restaurant. It's one of my favorites! I'll enjoy going over the holidays. The birthday balloons were fun, too. A special thanks to Mrs. Smith for making some delicious brownies.
The Fire Safety Village was fun and informative!!!!
Parents, please help us reach our goal of 2,500 volunteer hours by logging in your hours every time you volunteer.
HOMEWORK
This week the students will only be responsible for doing the spelling activities listed below. I know that everyone is busy!
1.Sort the words into the 4 patterns( CVC, CVCe, CVVC, open syllable ow. Find the 2 oddballs.
2. Add 2 words to each of the 4 patterns.
3. Choose 5 words and write a sentence with each. Make each sentence about our trip to the Safety Village.
Please have your child continue to read AR books and practice math facts. I have seen some good progress. The 100th day of school is getting close!
Curriculum:
Reading: story elements, relationship of characters,
Math: plane figures, review of 2nd quarter skills,
Writing: realistic story
Science: energy, pushes and pulls
News and Notes:
December 13: Stevi B's
December 15: PTA meeting/chorus concert 6:45
December 16: Spirit Day, Chick-Fil-A for sale
December 05, 2011
December 5, 2011
We had a wonderful trip to the Nutcracker. The students were well behaved. I am proud of our Nicholson Stars!
Homework
Monday:
Read Take Home Book aloud, Short and Long a: Sort spelling words into the 4 patterns: CVC, CVCe, CVVC, open syllable CVV (ay)
Tuesday:
Read Take Home Book aloud, Practice Math Facts
Wednesday:
Read Take Home book aloud. Add two words to each of the 4 patterns.
Thursday:
Read Take Home Book aloud, Choose 5 spelling words. Write a sentence with each. Start each sentence a different way! Make all of your sentences about "The Nutcracker".
Curriculum:
* Reading: Recognize story elements, plot, setting, characters, problem, solution
* Writing: students will be writing to the Cobb County writing prompt for the 2nd Quarter
*Math: Recognize and identify plane shapes based on the number of sides, recognize types of angles
* Science: Energy
***REMEMBER-Spelling Homework is due by Friday. Any math worksheets are due the next day. Please try to find time for your child to read 20 extra minutes a night.
LATE COMERS: If your child is a car rider and intends to eat breakfast at school, please have them here sooner so that so that they can still be in class on time to get ready for their day.
News and Notes:
December 8: Field Trip to Cobb County Safety Village. Don't forget a sack lunch if your child is not buying a school lunch. We will be gone from about 9 to about 1:30.
Here are some requirements from the Cobb County Safety Office:
- Please have hair down or in lower pony tails. Students will be putting on helmets.
- Please no dresses or skirts. Students will be active participants and may be on the ground and riding bikes.
- Sneakers/tennis shoes. Please no boots, flip flops, or slip on shoes.
- Don't forget to send a jacket. We may be outside for some of the activities.
Have a great week!
November 27, 2011
November 28, 2011
Homework
Monday:
Read Take Home Book aloud, Long Vowel Review: Sort spelling words into the 4 CVVC patterns
Tuesday:
Read Take Home Book aloud, Practice Math Facts
Wednesday:
Read Take Home Book
Add two words to each of the 4 patterns.
Thursday:
Read Take Home Book aloud, Choose 5 spelling words. Write a sentence with each. Start each sentence a different way!
Curriculum:
* Reading: Recognize story elements, plot, setting, characters, problem, solution
* Writing: writing a book summary
*Math: Counting money, dollars and bills, making change up to $1.00
*Social Studies: Georgia Biography, Mary Musgrove
***REMEMBER-Spelling Homework is due by Friday. Any math worksheets are due the next day. Please try to find time for your child to read 20 extra minutes a night.
LATE COMERS: If your child is a car rider and intends to eat breakfast at school, please have them here sooner so that so that they can still be in class on time to get ready for their day.
Remember to send a jacket with your student each day. We take an outside break around 11:20 each day.
News and Notes:
December 2: Performing Arts field trip: We will be out of the building from 10:45 until about 1:45
December 8: All day trip to the Cobb County Safety Village
Please return permission slips and lunch choice ASAP.
November 13, 2011
November 14, 2011
Homework
Monday:
Read Take Home Book aloud, Sort spelling words into the 4 patterns, short e (CVC), short ea (CVC), long ee (CVVC), and long ea (CVVC). Can you find the "oddball"?
Tuesday:
Read Take Home Book aloud, Practice Math Facts
Wednesday:
Choose 10 sort words and put them in ABC order
Thursday:
Read Take Home Book aloud, Choose 5 spelling words. Write a sentence with each. Start each sentence a different way!
Curriculum:
* Reading: Making Inferences
* Writing: writing a book summary
*Math: subtraction with and without regrouping, using addition to check subtraction,
estimating, and mental math strategies
***REMEMBER-Spelling Homework is due by Friday. Any math worksheets are due the next day. Please try to find time for your child to read 20 extra minutes a night.
LATE COMERS: If your child is a car rider and intends to eat breakfast at school, please have them here sooner so that so that they can still be in class on time to get ready for their day.
Remember to send a jacket with your student each day. We take an outside break around 11:20 each day.
News and Notes:
November 15: International Night and Family Night at the Book Fair 5-7pm
November 16: Make plans now to join us for our Thanksgiving VIP Feast. Our VIP lunch day is November 16th. Our lunchtime will be at 11:40.
Thanksgiving Holiday: November 21-25
Have a great week!
November 06, 2011
November 7, 2011
Homework
Please consider making a contribution for the Thanksgiving Food Drive. Second grade classes are contributing canned fruits and vegetables. We will collect food items all this week.
Family Project for International Night is due Monday, Nov. 7.
Monday:
Read Take Home Book aloud, Sort spelling words into the 2 patterns, short e (CVC) long e CVVC, can you find the "oddball"?
Tuesday:
No school
Wednesday:
Read Take Home Book aloud, Practice Math facts
Thursday:
Read Take Home Book aloud, Choose 5 spelling words. Write a sentence with each. Start each sentence a different way!
Curriculum:
* Reading: practice fluency, using a dictionary
* Writing: writing a letter
*Math: subtraction with and without regrouping, using addition to check subtraction
***REMEMBER-Spelling Homework is due by Friday. Any math worksheets are due the next day. Please try to find time for your child to read 20 extra minutes a night.
LATE COMERS: If your child is a car rider and intends to eat breakfast at school, please have them here sooner so that so that they can still be in class on time to get ready for their day.
Remember to send a jacket with your student each day. We take an outside break around 11:20 each day.
News and Notes:
November 8: No school
November 15: International Night and Family Night at the Book Fair 5-7pm
Coming up: Make plans now to join us for our Thanksgiving VIP Feast. Our VIP lunch day is November 16th. Our lunchtime will be at 11:40.
Thanksgiving Holiday: November 21-25
Have a great week!
