Peek at the Week 10/7-10/11

Spelling-bring, thing, think, sent, find, your, about, said, who, use

Bonus:  thank, favorite, graph

Phonics- final blends- ng, nk, nt, nd

Social Studies- Producers/Consumers and Columbus Day

Math- Graphing

Writing-Personal Narrative- My Favorite Trip (please ask your child about their favorite trip and remind them about all the details that happened on the trip)

Focus Lessons-Author's Purpose-P.I.E (persuade, inform, and entertain)

Parent Breakfast/ Book Parade

This Thursday the First Grade Teachers will be participating in CGI training. We will have substitutes for the first half of the day. We understand this conflicts with the First Grade Parent Breakfast and the Book Character Parade and wanted to give you a heads up. We are sorry we will miss the opportunity to connect and hope you will enjoy these special events!

Pictures went home this week!! 

The sample photo on the form your child brings home is one of several photos available to you.  You may view other pictures online.  Once you've decided what you wish to purchase, please complete the order form and return it to school with the payment.  PLEASE NOTE THAT CHECKS SHOULD BE MADE PAYABLE TO: Blue Eyed Elephant Photography.   New students and students who were absent on photo day will have a chance to have their photos taken October 29th.

DA$H FOR EXCELLENCE -- RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER!  

Our annual Da$h for Excellence is just around the corner.  October 4^th will be the Kick-Off Assembly at school.  Look for the  DA$H packet to come home that day with all the information you will need to begin getting sponsors right away.  The students will run the Da$h on Friday, October 18th.  It will be an exciting day for the students.  Each student will receive a t-shirt the morning of the run.  We encourage you to come watch your child and cheer them all on. 

This year all proceeds from the DA$H will be used for a Media Center Makeover.   We're very excited to make our media center a welcoming place a learn, read, and discover.  The Da$h promises to be exciting and filled with a few new surprises!  Be on the lookout as you never know what (or who) will be around the corner!

Volunteers are needed to assist with the day of the DA$H! Please consider helping! Simply click the link for instructions to sign up. Contact Amy at amylange@bellsouth.net if you have any problems signing up. 

The Oconee County School District is proud to inform you that  Safety Entrances have been placed at all schools. With this added security, ALL parents must sign in using the computer at the side office window.  Once you have signed in, you will be "buzzed" through the security doors.  When you leave school, you must sign out at the window as well. The regular office door will remain locked at all times. Thank you for your help and understanding with these new security measures. 

Upcoming Events

October 7 - RBES Night at Stevie B's

October 9 - Statewide Fire Drill

October 10-First Grade Parent Breakfast

October 10-Book Character Parade

October 11- Teacher Workday/Student Fall Break/ Parent Conferences

October 14- Fall Break/ Columbus Day

October 18 - DA$H, Report Cards home

October 21-25- Bus Saftey Week

October 21- Bus Driver Appreciation Day

October 24- 3^rd Grade Musical Stone Soup