Brooks' Blog

New spelling

Good day all parents,

I hope you are doing well.  I just have a few notes regarding the spelling assignments in Mrs. Stuart's room.  In order to conserve paper and copier toner I have begun writing the spelling words on the board for students to copy in to their agendas.  They were already copying them into the agendas so that isn't a change.  I have also stopped copying and handing out the packets.  For homework they are given varying assignments from dividing syllables, writing sentences, locating suffixes, etc.  The homework assignment is written on the board.  During spelling they use their agendas and have the opportunity to write their assignments in their agendas.  Please review their spellings lists on Monday evening to ensure they spelled the words correctly.  Thank you!

February 9th

This week in Mrs. Stuart's class the spelling words consist of words ending in the sound /l/.  A pre-test will be given on Thursday, anyone making 100 on the pre-test will be exempt from the test on Friday.

In Mrs. Gordon's class we will be reviewing our notes on the Revolutionary War in preparation for the test on Thursday.

In Mrs. Gordon's science class we will be continuing the unit on space.

Conference Week

Mrs. Stuart's class won't have spelling words/homework during conference week.

Mrs. Gordon's class won't have science or social studies during conference week.

Spelling

I am trying to put the next week's spelling words online by Friday afternoon.  I admit I haven't been very good about it, but I'm going to try to do better.

The website is www.schoolnotes.com.  If you put in your zip code and go to new teachers you will find me, it's listed as Marcy Brooks.  I list the words and the homework for the week.

Have a great week!

Welcome back to school

Welcome back to school!

It looks like we are going to have an exciting year.  I'm working with three different teachers this year, (more to come about schedules), and having a great time!

If you need to reach me for any reason please e-mail me at marcy.brooks@cobbk12.org.

Have a great day!

End of year

I have enjoyed having your child this year.  We have learned a lot and had fun while we were learning.  Hopefully we will all be back next year.  I'll be in a different room and don't know if I will be directly teaching any of the students I have this year. If I'm not directly teaching them I'll still check on them as I have a great attachment to each one!

Have a great summer!

May 7th

The class greatly enjoyed a field trip to the Vulcan quarry.  We learned that they only mine granite from an underground rock that is larger than Stone Mountain!  The students were able to gather samples that included granite and a few quartz samples. 

The Relay for Life walk is Friday May 9th in Marietta.  Please participate if you can.  We are walking in support of Bridgette Hammond, our PE coach who lost her battle with cancer May 7th.

The Volunteer appreciation brunch is May 9th.  Invitations were sent out last week.  Thank you to all our volunteers, we couldn't do it without you!

Field day is scheduled for May 16th.  The students will participate in a variety of activities.  They need to wear tennis shoes and comfortable clothes.  Many of the events will be outside so sunscreen would be helpful.

CRCT Week

The school will be conducting CRCT testing from 8-11am Wednesday April 23rd-Tuesday April 29th.  The district asks that you not check your child out during the testing times. 

CRCT Notes:

Please make sure your child goes to bed on time each night before the testing.

Please make sure they eat a healthy breakfast.  If they are unable to eat at home, the school serves breakfast every day.

Please send a snack with your child each day as a hungry tummy will often over rule a busy mind.

We will be on a shortened class schedule during testing.  We will still have math and reading, the classes will be about 30 minutes each.  Specials class is also shortened to 25 minutes during testing.

Upcoming events

April 2, 2008 Good day parents, This morning several North Cobb High School Warriors came to Big Shanty. They provided instruction in several different athletic programs that are available at North Cobb High School. The boys were provided instruction and participated in soccer, lacrosse, baseball, and football. They watched an exhibition of wrestling. The girls were provided instruction and participated in soccer, cheerleading, volleyball, softball, and lacrosse. I believe a good time was had by all! The activity was during our regular reading and language time. We had a short reading lesson before we went out for the games. Therefore, our point sheets are a little off today. Their points for language will reflect their participation and behavior in the activities. On another note, Spring Fling is April 18th from 5:30-8:30. Third grade students have been asked to provide a 12 pack of soda for the event. Target has their Pepsi products for $2.50 a 12 pack through Saturday. I believe this is an excellent price. Our class, along with Mrs. Sommer’s, and Mrs. William’s classes have been asked to provide items associated with cat care for a basket to be auctioned off. If you have sent an item, thank you, if you haven’t we would greatly appreciate any donation. Mrs. Sommer told me yesterday that only one item had been donated. I went to Target last night (now you know how I knew the sodas were on sale) and picked up some treats and a little toy, but we need more. If you can send anything I would be very grateful. CRCT testing will begin on April 23rd, we finish up on May 2nd. Please make sure your child goes to bed early (if possible) and that they have breakfast. I know I have trouble eating when I first get up, if you want them to eat breakfast at school during testing just write me a note on the bottom of their point sheet. Whew! I think I have covered everything. We have a lot going on these last weeks of school. If I have missed anything let me know, or if you have any questions please come see me or shoot me an e-mail at marcy.brooks@cobbk12.org. I’m not very good about checking the phone messages, but I check my e-mail several times a day.

Report card time again

Report cards will go home on March 20th.

The third grade has been invited to attend a play performance funded through the Cobb Performing Arts on April 1st.  If you haven't returned your permission form please do so as soon as possible.

We are continuing to work on our biography papers.  The students are at different stages in their writing but appear to be enjoying the process.

Multiplication and division will be returning before Spring break!