Ms. Vaughan's Class

Week 25

Miss Vaughan’s News

February 19, 2009

 

Character Education Word of the week: Forgiveness: Benefiting yourself and others by ceasing to feel resentment towards others

 

Specials:

Friday – P.E.  Monday – P.E.  Tuesday – P.E.  Wednesday – Computer Lab Thursday – Art

 

 

Class News

v      Thank you so much to Mrs. Swancy, our room mom for doing such a great job planning our Valentine’s Party last Friday. Also, thank you to all the moms and dads that provided treats for the other students in our class. J

 

v      I have created several tests online for the practice CRCT that your student can be doing at home. Your student knows where to go, what to look for, and what to do. Please be practicing these tests with your children. Your child will have their GA test ID and the password to logon to: www.georgiaoas.org to access the practice tests at home.

 

v      The solar system projects were AWESOME! Each student did a wonderful job making their model and presenting it to the class. Nice job, everyone!

 

v      Our field trip last Thursday was also so much fun! I think the kids really learned a lot about the Revolutionary War. If you want to see pictures, click on this link! http://share.shutterfly.com/share/received/welcome.sfly?fid=1dac2aa3a292dda6&sid=8AZs2TZu0bM2zO

Just a Reminder:

 

v     Fill out your Reading Log every night!

v     Do all of your homework at home so that you don’t get stuck doing it at lunch, for recess, or having double homework the next night!

 

Social Studies Hint for the Week:

 

Ask your child to tell you the first four events on the “Road to the Revolutionary War.” They should be able to tell you the events, and explain what they are!

 

Week 24

Miss Vaughan’s News

February 12, 2009

 

 

Character Education Word of the week: Acceptance: Recognition of the diversity of others, their opinions, practices, and cultures.

 

Specials:

Friday – P.E.  Monday –

Media

Center

 Tuesday – Music  Wednesday – Art Thursday – P.E.

 

 

Class News

v      Our Valentine’s Day Party will be Friday, February 13^th. Please send your child to school with a valentine for each student in the class. A complete class list was sent home with last Thursday’s newsletter. If you need another one, please let me know.

 

v      This week, our class went to the computer lab and logged on to the practice CRCT. Your student knows where to go, what to look for, and what to do. Please be practicing these tests with your children. Your child will have their GA test ID and the password to logon to: www.georgiaoas.org to access the practice tests at home.

 

v      Please continue working at home with your child on your Science Solar System Project. Every student needs to complete a project. The yellow sheet will tell you how they will be graded. Please feel free to assist your child on this project, but let them do most of it themselves. You may use anything you like to build your model of the solar system. This presentation is due February 18^th. Be creative!

 

v      A huge THANK YOU!!!  to all of the parents who are still sending in notebook paper. We are trying to conserve as much as possible!

 

v      We are participating in the Six Flags Reading Club. Each participant will receive a free ticket to Six Flags for reading six hours and keeping a Reading Log. Students must log 6 hours with parent’s initials by tomorrow!

 

v      Thanks to Rily, Lyndon, Katie, Alex, Shannon, Shaun, and Eric for coming out to Baskin Robbins last Monday for scoop night! It was a blast!

 

Just a Reminder:

 

v     Fill out your Reading Log every night!

v     Work extra hard on filling out your Six Flags reading log so you can get a free ticket!

v     No school on Monday!

Dates to Remember:

 

v February 13^th-          Valentine’s Day Party

                                        Six Flags Reading Logs due!

v February 16^th-          Student

Holiday

-NO SCHOOL! J

v February 17^th-          Academic Alerts go home

v February 18^th-          Science Solar System Projects due!

 

Reading

Hint for the Week:

 

Parents-ask your kids what it means to “unravel” a reading passage. They should be able to tell you!

Science Hint for the Week:

 

By now, you should already have a lot of your project done! You only have about 5 more days to work on it!

 

Week 23

Miss Vaughan’s News

February 5, 2009

 

 

Character Education Word of the week: Self-reliance: relying on one’s own abilities, efforts, or judgments

 

Specials:

Friday – Computer Lab  Monday – Music  Tuesday – Art  Wednesday – P.E. Thursday – P.E.

 

 

Class News

v      Our Valentine’s Day Party will be Friday, February 13^th. Please send you child to school with a valentine for each student in the class. A complete class list is attached to this newsletter.

 

v      Our class field trip to the

Cobb

Youth

Museum

is coming up on Thursday, February 12^th. Please wear your teal Big Shanty eagle shirt on that day. J

 

v      Last semester, a CRCT review sheet was sent home with your child. We will be going through the steps of how to log on and practice next week in class. Your child will have their GA test ID and the password to logon to: www.georgiaoas.org to access the practice tests at home.

 

v      Please continue working at home with your child on your Science Solar System Project. Every student needs to complete a project. The yellow sheet will tell you how they will be graded. Please feel free to assist your child on this project, but let them do most of it themselves. You may use anything you like to build your model of the solar system. This presentation is due February 18^th. Be creative!

 

v      A huge THANK YOU!!!  to all of the parents who are still sending in notebook paper. We are trying to conserve as much as possible!

 

v      We are participating in the Six Flags Reading Club. Each participant will receive a free ticket to Six Flags for reading six hours and keeping a Reading Log.

 

Although we read for 20 minutes each night, this time will not count towards your

Six Flags reading log. Each morning, I still will check homework reading logs like always. The green Six Flags Reading Log will be due no later than February 13^th. Students may read any printed material on any day of the week. Books read in school or at home for homework do not count towards reaching your goal.

 

      Participants who miss the deadline will not receive a Six Flags ticket. It is very important that each student reads each night and gets it signed by a parent. Thanks for your help with this! 

Just a Reminder:

 

v     Wear your teal field trip shirt on Thursday, February 12^th!

v     Fill out your Reading Log every night!

v     Work extra hard on filling out your Six Flags reading log so you can get a free ticket!

Dates to Remember:

 

v February 6^th-            End of 4 ½ week grading period

v February 12^th-          Field Trip to the

Cobb

Youth

Museum

v February 13^th-          Valentine’s Day Party

                                        Six Flags Reading Logs due!

v February 16^th-          Student

Holiday

-NO SCHOOL! J

v February 17^th-          Academic Alerts go home

v February 18^th-          Science Solar System Projects due!

 

Reading

Hint for the Week:

 

Get started on your Six Flags Reading Log. February 13^th will be here before you know it!

Science Hint for the Week:

 

Get started early on your science project! Don’t wait until the last minute – the secret to getting ahead is getting started!

 

 

 

Week 22

Miss Vaughan’s News

January 22, 2008

 

 

Character Education Word of the week: Initiative/Effort: proactive; thinking and taking action on your own

 

Specials:

Friday – P.E.  Monday – P.E.  Tuesday – P.E.  Wednesday – Computer Lab Thursday – Music

 

 

Class News

 

v      Thank you to all of those who came out for conferences! It was a pleasure to sit and talk with you about your child. Please let me know if there are any remaining questions or concerns. You can email me any time at:

 

                         leanna.vaughan@cobbk12.org

 

v      This week, I assigned the new Science Solar System Project. Please look over the blue sheet, sign the bottom and return it. Every student needs to complete a project. The yellow sheet will tell you how they will be graded. Please feel free to assist your child on this project, but let them do most of it themselves. You may use anything you like to build your model of the solar system. This presentation is due February 18^th. Be creative!

 

v      Starting Monday, We will be participating in the Six Flags Reading Club. Each participant will receive a free ticket to Six Flags for reading six hours and keeping a Reading Log.

 

Although we read for 20 minutes each night, this time will not count towards your

Six Flags reading log. Each morning, I still will check homework reading logs like always. The green Six Flags Reading Log will be due no later than February 13^th. Students may read any printed material on any day of the week. Books read in school or at home for homework do not count towards reaching your goal.

 

      Participants who miss the deadline will not receive a Six Flags ticket. It is very important that each student reads each night and gets it signed by a parent. Thanks for your help with this! 

 

v      Congratulations to Michael who won a free rock climbing class for being an outstanding student.

 

v      Chick-fil-A chicken biscuits will be on sale before school for $2.50 if you would like to buy one.

 

v      The lunch manager has asked us to remind you that you can view your child’s lunch balance online for free. We have several students going over their monthly limit. Online, you can view what they are purchasing and monitor their account balance. Thank you so much for preventing a shortage of funds.

 

Just a Reminder:

 

v     Every Friday is school spirit day! Wear your spirit wear on Fridays! Spirit wear can be ordered from PTA.

 

v     I send home failing test grades to be corrected. Please review these tests with your students and sign that you have seen the test. I only allow one night to make up these tests. It is very important that the tests come back corrected the next day.

 

v     You can find a complete list of AR books on the school website if your child is at home and would like to know if a book qualifies for AR.

Dates to Remember:

v February 4^th-            Early Release-School Dismissal at 12:05

v February 6^th-            End of 4 ½ week grading period

v February 12^th-          Field Trip to the

Cobb

Youth

Museum

v February 13^th-          Valentine’s Day Party

                                        Six Flags Reading Logs due!

v February 16^th-          Student

Holiday

-NO SCHOOL!

v February 17^th-          Academic Alerts go home

v February 18^th-          Science Solar System Projects due!

 

Reading

Hint for the Week:

 

Get started on your Six Flags Reading Log. February 13^th will be here before you know it!

Science Hint for the Week:

 

Get started early on your science project! Don’t wait until the last minute – the secret to getting ahead is getting started!