Here’s a peek at next week:
Spelling words: make, day, rain, name, made, which, many, some, would, her
Challenge Words: entertain, Halloween, pumpkin
Phonics- Diagraph (long a-e, ai, ay)
Reading: Daily 5 implementation with emphasis on asking and answering questions about details in texts. What was the main idea? How can I retell the story?(5 finger retell, details in sequence, conclusion) Comprehension strategy:story map. We will compare and contrast fiction and non fiction texts with a focus on the theme pumpkins:).
L.Arts: Sentence correction: focus(capitalization, punctuation, plural/possessive noun, personal pronouns)
Writing Workshop: Working on crafting our teaching booklets. What am I an expert at? When I write I keep the reader in mind. We are learning that we teach with our pictures as well. How can I add labels, zoom in and write words on my pictures to teach as well?
Math: We will work on doubles, making ten, combing numbers, and part part whole fluency. We will continue with addition strategies and addition fluency.
Review ideas of commutative property, zero property of addition, counting on and adding doubles.
Science: Magnets (What are they? How do they work? What will stick to them?** Experiments**)
Homework
1.Study spelling words! (Try out Spelling City)
2.Practice your "Lightning Words"
3.Math Sheet
4.READ! :) NO leveled readers were sent home this week- it was a short week with the kids. I will attending the National School of Character Conference in Atlanta tomorrow. We should be back in the routine next week!
Check Spelling City out to practice your spelling words for the week. :)
We are gearing up and getting excited about our book character projects! Please see handout for more information. :)
Thank you to all who were able to meet and discuss your student's successes! I enjoyed getting to talk with each of you! :)
Changes in Transportation
Please use attached forms for changes in transportation.
Volunteer Training
Georgia law regarding volunteers in non-profit organizations establishes that all volunteers are now mandated reporters. In order for all volunteers to understand the law and know the reporting protocols, volunteer training regarding the new mandated reporter law will be provided. Below is the last date for the RBES volunteer training. If you plan to volunteer or visit in a classroom (this includes attending class parties, field day, working with students, etc.) you should attend one of the dates below.
Wednesday, November 4th at 9:00 am
We will need ALL volunteers to attend one of the training options in order for everyone to be able to continue to serve as a volunteer. Please know we appreciate you, your time, and commitment to RBES.
SECRET SANTA
SECRET SANTA
Dear Parents,
Each year, Oconee Schools and businesses organize Secret Santa to help families during the holidays. We provide gifts and clothing for students in the Oconee Schools who are in need. Families who are interested must submit an application through the school counselor. If you are interested in receiving a Secret Santa application, please notify Mrs. Porter.
How to contact Mrs. Porter:
-Email: bporter@oconeeschools.org
-Phone: 706-769-3235 Ext 1319
-Send a note to her through your student.
Applications will be sent home starting October 13th. All applications will be due back to Mrs. Porter by Friday, October 30. Any late applications will go on a waiting list
-Please send a healthy snack {low in sugar} to school with your child every day.
-Due to having 5 minutes for snack time, please send in only one snack.
-Please only send a small water bottle for your child to have with his/her snack.
Upcoming Events
NOHS Band Pep Rally-- 7:15 am, October 16th
School Bus Safety Week-- The Week of October 19th
1st Grade Parent Breakfast-- October 22nd
DA$H Event-- October 23rd
Day Light Savings Time Ends-- November 1st
iMom Breakfast-- November 2nd
DA$H Funds Due-- November 3rd
Volunteer Training
Wednesday, November 4th at 9:00 am
Have a great weekend!!
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