Accelerated Reader

Extra Credit Opportunity!

 Students who have completed a total of 6 Accelerated Reader tests with a score of 80% or higher by Friday, October 11, 2019 will be able to replace their lowest reading comprehension classwork grade with a 100. The books must be second grade level (2.0) and above. All students have their AR passwords in their binders. If your child does not have his/her AR access info., please contact me.

Newsletter (September 30-October 4, 2019)

What We Are Learning

Reading

Off to Class: Incredible and Unusual Schools Around the World

by Susan Hughes

Spelling/Phonics Skill
*We will begin to replace the weekly spelling test with the phonics test.
Double Consonants and ck

(dress, spell, class, full, add, neck, stuck, kick, rock, black, trick, doll, off, will, across, pocket)

Grammar
Proper Nouns

Composition

Holiday Mail for Heroes

Math
Module 3: Comparison of Numbers to 1,000

  Science  Social Studies  
  Habitats &  Maps & Globes

  Life Cycles  (Quiz Thurs. Using Text)    

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Homework

Monday: Reading Passage & Math Sheet

Tuesday: Grammar Sheet, Work on AR, & Math Sheet
Wednesday: S.S. Sheet & Math Sheet
Thursday: Work on AR & Math Sheet

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Important Dates

•October 4: College & Career Friday

•October 4: Side-by-Side Concert at 12pm

•October 11: End of Quarter 1

•October 14-18: Fall Break

•October 21: Red Ribbon Week

•October 23: Report Cards Issued

•October 24: Read for the Record/Literacy Night/Parent Data Night at 5pm-7pm

•October 25: Math Hall of Fame Tryouts / Honors Program

•October 27: Trunk or Treat

•October 30: Walk-a-Thon Pep Rally

•November 1: Walk-A-Thon

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Reminders

Monday: P.E.

Tuesday: Art

Wednesday: Library/ Check Wednesday Folders

Thursday: PE

Friday: Music

Newsletter (September 23-27, 2019)

What We Are Learning

Reading

Off to Class: Incredible and Unusual Schools Around the World

by Susan Hughes

Spelling/Phonics Skill
*We will begin to replace the weekly spelling test with the phonics test.
Common Final Blends (nd, ng, nk, nt, ft,xt,mp)
next, end, camp, sank, sing, drink, hunt, stand, long, stamp, pond, bring, jump, left, young, friend

Grammar
Plural Nouns with –es and -ies

Composition

I can compare and contrast my school to a school from “Off to Class” using details from the text to support my writing. 

Math
Module 3: Comparison of Numbers to 1,000

           Science                                                                                                                Social Studies  
  Habitats &  Rules and Laws                                                                       Life Cycles  (Quiz Thurs. Using Text)   

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Homework

Monday: Reading Passage & Math Sheet

Tuesday: Grammar Sheet, Work on AR, & Math Sheet

Wednesday: S.S. Sheet & Math Sheet

Thursday: Work on AR & Math Sheet

Work on Animal Research Project – Due Tuesday,

Oct. 1st

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Important Dates

•September 27: Math Hall of Fame Tryouts (for students who make a 100 on the test in the classroom)

•October 4: College & Career Friday

•October 4: Side-by-Side Concert during the day

•October 11: End of Quarter 1

•October 14-18: Fall Break

•October 21: Red Ribbon Week

•October 23: Report Cards Issued

•October 24: Read for the Record/Literacy Night/Parent Data Night

•October 25: Math Hall of Fame Tryouts / Honors Program

•October 27: Trunk or Treat

•October 30: Walk-a-Thon Pep Rally

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Notes

If your child is here each day this week and has no early dismissals or tardies, he/she can be out of uniform next Monday!

We are out of extra snacks. Please send some if you are able. Thanks!

Map Project

Create a map of Tennessee that includes the following:

 All major cities

 Summary of TN History on a separate page

 Map Title

 Compass Rose

 Scale

 Map Key/Legend

*Map should not be larger than 12 inches by 16 inches.

This project is worth 100 points.

Due: Monday, September 30, 2019

Newsletter (September 16-20, 2019)

What We Are Learning

Reading

Off to Class: Incredible and Unusual Schools Around the World

by Susan Hughes

Spelling/Phonics Skill
*We will begin to replace the weekly spelling test with the phonics test.
consonant blends with r, l, and s
spin, clap, grade, swim, place, last, test, skin, drag, glide, just, stage, slip, drive, climb, price

Grammar(test Thursday)
Nouns, Singular and Plural Nouns

Composition

I can explain the problem and solution in “Protecting the Amazon” using details from the text to support my writing.

Math (End of Mod. 2 Test Monday, Mod. 3 Topic A Quiz Friday)
Module 2: Addition/Subtraction of Length Units
Module 3: Comparison of Numbers to 1,000

  

Science                                                                                                                Social Studies   

Living Things  Government Branches                                                                Life Cycles  (Quiz Thurs. Using Text) 

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Homework

Monday: Reading Passage & Math Sheet

Tuesday: Grammar & Math Sheet

Wednesday: S.S. Sheet & Math Sheet

Thursday: Proofread Spelling & Math Sheet

Work on Animal Research Project – Due Tuesday,

Oct. 1st

Notes

If your child is here each day this week and has no early dismissals or tardies, he/she will receive an out of uniform pass for Monday!

Reminders

Monday: P.E.

Tuesday: Art

Wednesday: Library/ Check Wednesday Folders

Thursday: PE

Friday: Music.

Important Dates

•August 6-31:  PTO Membership Drive

•August 27:  Title 1 Annual Meeting/Curriculum Night/RTIB   

                             (Behavior Expectations) Meeting at 5:00-7:15pm

•August 28:  Title 1 Morning Meeting, Parent Meeting at 8am

•September 2: Labor Day – No School

•September 6: Donuts with Dad/Watchdog Kickoff / Fall   

                       pictures (uniforms)

•September 9-13: Penny Wars

•September 13: Goodies with Grandparents, Yankee Candle

                       Fundraiser Ends, Watchdog Movie Night (6pm-8pm)

•September 18: Progress Reports

•September 19: Parent Teacher Conferences

•September 20: ½ Day for Students