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Ecosystems and Onomatopoeia Words

Today Mrs. Schager read us the story, "A Log's Life" in the media center.  The story told about the community organisms living in a log (producers, consumers, and decomposers).  The story also used lots of onomatopoeia words (words that sound like sounds).  Below is our collage of onomatopoeia words:

Onomatopoeia - words that sound like sounds!

CRCT testing begins this Wednesday, April 18th and continues through Tuesday, April 24th. Here are some helpful hints!!

*Get plenty of rest and have an earlier bedtime! (Homework will be minimal: Reading Log and possibly one other assignment related to CRCT review.)

*A healthy breakfast(either at home or school) and a healthy snack for after testing.

*A good attitude also always helps so they can be more relaxed and do their best:)!!

*Get to school on time!

Also remember that the Spring Carnival is April 27th and donations are still being accepted for the "Crayola" basket!!

Thanks for you're continued support!!

***I forgot to mention that we are in desperate need of tissues and glue sticks!!! Donations would be appreciated.

As we countdown to Spring Break, here are a few Important dates to remember.

March 21st - Report cards go home.

March 23rd - Field Trip to Chatahoochee Nature Center.  Please dress appropriately for the outdoors and bring a sack lunch from home unless purchasing one from school.

March 27th - Picture Day - Information will be coming in Thursday folders.

Please stress to your child to continue to stay focused and do their best work until Spring Break!  We will be covering important topics which could be on the CRCT in April!

 

Thanks for all of the notes, flowers and goodies sent in for Teacher Appreciation Week.  Your thoughtfulnes is appreciated!

Progress Reports were sent home in Thursday folders.  Please make sure you have discussed them with your child and send the bottom part back signed.  If you have any questions about grades, please email the appropriate teacher.

I hope you all are enjoying a long weekend and thank you for your continued support:)!

 

Happy New Year!!! I hope everyone had a restful holiday!
As we begin this new year we are also at the beginning of the 3rd Nine Weeks and Reports Cards will be sent home this Friday, January 13th. Please keep the copy of the report card and return the signature card in the envelope provided. Also remember we have another holiday this coming Monday, January 16th, so signatures cards should be returned on Tuesday, January 17th.

We will be wrapping up our Geometry Math unit this week and will be starting fractions next Tuesday. If your child will be changing teachers, he or she will bring home a slip of paper indicating that change.

We will also be learning about Colonial life in Social Studies and are planning a Colonial Day on Thursday, January 19th. More information to follow.

Reading Logs will be sent home again starting this Friday and we will also resume or regular Spelling routine next week. I will be sending Spelling Sort #15 on Friday however since we are off Monday and a homework assignment will be due upon returning on Tuesday. I will have the students write this in their agendas to prevent any confusion.

I hope everyone has had a great start to their new year and look forward to a great 2012!!!!

Time is flying by and we are fast approaching the holidays!  This Wednesday, November 16th, is the midway point of the second nine weeks and progress reports will be sent home the week after we return from our Thanksgiving break.  Please encourarage your child to stay focused and continue to do his or her best work as we have much to accomplish during the second half of the nine weeks.

Our class is learning about Light and Sound with Ms. Kennedy in Science and we are starting a unit on Early Explorers in Social Studies.  We will be rotating teachers for each explorer and are currently learning about Christopher Columbus in our class.  We have Science on Monday and Tuesday and Social Studies on Wednesday and Friday.  Ask your child to keep you updated on the information we are covering in each subject.

Important upcoming dates:

November 21 - 25 - Thanksgiving Holiday

November 29 - Fourth Grade Holiday Program

As always - thanks for your support and thanks to all for a very successful conference week!

Parent/Teacher conference letters are going home today.  Please sign and return them as soon as possible so that changes can be made if necessary.  I look forward to meeting with all of you!

Thanks for your continued support!:)

As we continue settling into our daily routine, I would like to suggest a few strategies to help your child be successful and prepared daily. 

1) Check and initial agendas daily so that you are aware of homework assignments.

2) Pack backpacks before going to bed so nothing is forgotten.

3) Go through the contents of Thursday folders and sign and return on Friday.  Thursday folders should returned with the following items inside: Signature sheet, Reading Log, and Weekly Reflection Sheet.

Your child has a much better start to the day if he or she is prepared when they walk in the classroom. 

Please also remember that some of your students go to a different teacher for Math and all go to Ms. Collins for Science.  If you have any questions regarding those subjects, please contact the appropriate teacher.

Academic Alerts will be sent home this week in Thursday folders.  This will indicate the grades your child has as of the midway point of this nine weeks.  This will help you and your child know how they are performing academically and suggestions for ways to improve if necessary.

We will also be starting a new daily progress plan  so look for an explanation of that in Thursday folder as well.  Rewards for good work and good behavior will be a trip to the Treasure Box on Friday.  Donations for the Treasure Box would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for your continued support and have a great week!

sherry.stuart@cobbk12.org

We have successfully completed two weeks of school and are off to a great start! Our focus has been on academic and behavior expectations and getting to know each other.

Some reminders to insure continued success include parent signatures on the following: agendas daily, Thursday folders, Reading Logs and Weekly Reflection sheets weekly and turned in on Friday. Also continue to stress to your child that they should always put forth their best effort when completing ALL assignments. Following class rules and routines is also essential in order to accomplish our academic goals.

Monday we will begin Math compacting. Your child should have brought home a slip of paper indicating which teacher he/she will have for Math. We will also start our Science rotation on Tuesday and our class will be going to Ms. Collins to learn about Simple Machines.

Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns. I am looking forward to a great year!

sherry.stuart@cobbk12.org

April Update

The CRCT is coming to an end, tomorrow being the last day, and the students have been doing an awesome job so far!  We will resume our regular schedule on Tuesday  continue to stay focused on finishing this year on a strong note to insure that the students are prepared for Fifth Grade. 

Some Important dates to remember:

Author's Night - Thursday, April 28th - 6:30 - 8:00

Book Fair - April 22nd - April 29th

Spring Carnival - April 29th

Cobb County Youth Museum Field Trip - May 4th - 9:15 - 11:30(Please send in permission forms and donations as soon as possible)

Also, a big thanks for all of the flowers and treats I recieved during Teacher Appreciation Week!  I missed a couple of days at the beginning of the week due to a stomach virus so am not sure who to specifically thank so just a big THANKS to all:)