Moms we are having our Mother's Day Tea on this Friday as the invitation read! the newsletter had a mistake as my class has been telling me ...so to clear up any confusion...The Tea is Friday morning at 8:15. Allow plenty of time to park and get to our door!
Wednesday is Field Day. Wear tennis shoes, sunscreen, and your class t-shirt! Thanks for all of your help and sorry for any confusion over the date for our Friday Tea! See you there!
Are you in a book club? This week we are practicing this life long skill from our LSS, Becky Grindstaff. We have been learning in greater detail about making connections in text to self, text, and world, by learning to take on different roles in book club discussions. So far, we have been exposed to these skills by sharing a poem and then practicing each job in small groups. First we learned to be the Artful Artist. Discussion Director and Connector are the other two jobs we explored. Next week we will learn about the other roles in the literature circle. After this training and CRCT Testing ,we will give it a whirl. Each lesson has been taught on our Smartboard. Did you know that smartboard is a compound word? We've been looking for them this week and writing sentences using compound words. Much of our work is done on the dry erase boards so we can make corrections easily and be "green " in the process. Once again, we want to thank the generosity of our parents who supported the Foundation Fund Raising Drive. Each day it is my goal to have every student touching the board and engaged in the endless interactive activities available.
On top of this we have started a special surprise for mom. Shhh...It's a secret.
Our CRCT review begins in earnest. Please practice online using the information I have given you.
Send a note or email if you need another copy of your ten digit I.D. number to get onto the site.
Have a great week. We are all excited about sharing our photos, stuffed animals, and pets on Friday.
Next week we will have a story but no homework on test evenings. A good night's rest, 2 healthy snacks, a water bottle, and sending your child in on time and in a happy frame of mind, are the parts you play as parents for testing. THESE ARE VERY IMPORTAMT! We test Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday next week
Thanks you for all you do to help your student be successful!
Are you in a book club? This week we are practicing this life long skill from our LSS, Becky Grindstaff. We have been learning in greater detail about making connections in text to self, text, and world, by learning to take on different roles in book club discussions. So far, we have been exposed to these skills by sharing a poem and then practicing each job in small groups. First we learned to be the Artful Artist. Discussion Director and Connector are the other two jobs we explored. Next week we will learn about the other roles in the literature circle. After this training and CRCT Testing ,we will give it a whirl. Each lesson has been taught on our Smartboard. Did you know that smartboard is a compound word? We've been looking for them this week and writing sentences using compound words. Much of our work is done on the dry erase boards so we can make corrections easily and be "green " in the process. Once again, we want to thank the generosity of our parents who supported the Foundation Fund Raising Drive. Each day it is my goal to have every student touching the board and engaged in the endless interactive activities available.
On top of this we have started a special surprise for mom. Shhh...It's a secret.
Our CRCT review begins in earnest. Please practice online using the information I have given you.
Send a note or email if you need another copy of your ten digit I.D. number to get onto the site.
Have a great week. We are all excited about sharing our photos, stuffed animals, and pets on Friday.
Next week we will have a story but no homework on test evenings. A good night's rest, 2 healthy snacks, a water bottle, and sending your child in on time and in a happy frame of mind, are the parts you play as parents for testing. THESE ARE VERY IMPORTAMT! We test Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday next week
Thanks you for all you do to help your student be successful!
For those of you who want to think about what's ahead what follows is a preview of the week after break.
Our next selection in nonfiction text is Pets. We will learn about pet care, write about our own pets, and share our reports on Friday after lunch. You may send in a note Monday to let me know if you would like to bring your pet to school on Friday for an assigned 5 minute presentation to the class. No children will be allowed to pet or touch your pet. Your child will read his report and you both can share the pet center stage! Let me know by note or email if you want to participate. The schedule ... Pet Show in our classroom begins at 11:15 and will end at 12:30. Work on the report Monday, April 14-16. It is due on Thursday, April 17 if you are bringing a pet on Friday, April 18! More to follow...
Looking Ahead:
Spring Break April 7-11
Pet Day: April 18
April 14-18 Review for CRCT
April 18 Sope Creek Braves -7:10
April 23-25 Week- CRCT Testing
May 9 ,Mother's Day Tea 8:15
Helper Parent: Debbie Redmond
**Shari DeLuryea
Story Parent: Dana Bradford
Please read at 10:10 on 4/18!
Have a relaxing and carefree Spring Break!
The Sope Creek Chorus will open the Braves game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday, April 18. Game time is slated for 7:35 pm but you will want to arrive early for the National Anthem sung by our famous chorus! Tickets are available this week before spring break for $15 dollars each. Hope to see you there and ... Go Braves!
Looking ahead to May, Save the date for our Mother's Day Tea on Friday morning, May 9 at 8:00 am.
Looking ahead to the not so distant future, we are beginning to think about the skills we have developed for the CRCT. PLEASE take time to go online and practice the tests. Much success depends upon being familiar with the format! Sit down with your child and discuss how to consider and eliminate answers. Just drop me a note or email if you have lost your 10 digit sign in student ID number. Report cards will be coming your way on Thursday. March 20. Please send back the signature card in the unsealed envelope. Send in Square 1 Art Orders, if you are interested in a reorder.
The Volunteer Luncheon is my way to thank you for all of your help this year. Consider coming by during our lunch time in the Media Center and having a bite or just a cup of tea with me and other Butterfly parents.
We 're having fun using the Smart Board. We can't wait to have one every day!!!!
The students are growing up right before my eyes. They will soon be second graders. I plan to enjoy each day ahead with them and push them to reach for the stars. I really enjoy working with them!
You are welcome to stay as long as you want to enjoy other Sope Creek parents!
Last week we had spring picture day and our children do photograph well! The poses were fun for the students and look quite professional. I can't wait to see the finished results! Please consider supporting this school project with your check.
We will be reading Arnold Lobel next. His stories have a humorous grain of truth about friendship.In math we will continue our study of money by counting mixed coins of dimes, nickels, pennies and quarters.
Please help at home. the math addition facts are getting a bit more demanding and will require a lot more practice. Our goal after +9 will be 100 facts in a hurry. If you need a little direction, start with + doubles, then doubles +1.
Fast forward to spring and science. Our focus will be plants and animals. This is such a broad study that we will key in on the essential question of, "What are the needs of plants and animals?" How are your visits to the CRCT test site? Please make at least a weekly stop at that site to review and practice for the CRCT that will be the third week in April.
Report cards come out again in March. I am proud of how the children are taking more responsibility for their own products in class. Putting forth effort is the key to success in all we do. Hard work trumps ability every time!
This week we will learn the four ways to keep our teeth healthy for life. Can you name them now? Each of the students will construct a toothbrush that can be hung in at home to remind us. We'll see what happens to enamel when it is placed in various common liquids. The results are dramatic. Ask your Butterfly about it on Friday!
Tuesday is picture day! This is the day that your child will be photographed individually and with the class. I hope you consider supporting this fund raiser and that all the students are healthy and at school on time. First graders are photographed early that morning. It is not a PE day.
The stamps you created are unique and thoughtful. As your students presented their stamp to the class the pride was evident. This Friday is the 5th grade Famous American Reception. We will be able to see each fifth grader parade past us as we line the hallways. It is just one event that makes Sope Creek such an excellent place for children to learn and grow. Sack lunches will be eaten in the room on Friday.
Consult the newsletter for other news of the week and enjoy the last week of February!
A short week is upon us but it's long on excitement.Thursday is Sope Creek's 30th birthday. Join in the fun by turning back the clock to 1978. Let the following list help you dress for 1978. We'll have a school wide costume contest! Have fun getting in the spirit of the celebration!
Popular 70s Trademarks: Feathered hair, bell bottoms, short shorts, mopeds, disco and glam, roller skating, 8-track tapes, puka beads, - mini, midi and maxi skirt lengths, movie Thank God It's Friday, movie Roller Boogie, movie Saturday Night Fever, movie Grease, chukka boots, STUDIO 54, Pet Rocks, Star Wars, Wacky Packs (trading cards), KC & the Sunshine Band, ABBA, arena rock, David Bowie, Boston, Kansas, Styx, fringe, angel flights (pants), Happy Days & Laverne and Shirley (TV shows), Annie Hall.
Friday come to Sope Creek from 6:00- 8:30 to view the beautiful framed work of each Sope Creek student. Your child's work has been framed and matted and is available for purchase. There is a multiple child discount. I have seen them and they are quite nice! Please drop by and support this fund raiser!
This week we will learn about the world of sound! We'll share non fiction and fiction text as well as prepare a sound experiment to share. Each student will have a chance to share an assigned experiment. Look for it on Monday in your child's folder. If you have any questions or problems let me know. Friday is our High Touch high Tech in-house field trip.
This week the Food and Nutrition Committee wants the students to try natural milk, soy milk or yogurt this week in the lunchroom.
Mark your calendar for the Sope Creek Fun Run Saturday, March 15, 9-12:30.
Keep reading for Six Flags. It is due in February.
We have another early release this Wednesday.
Read your Butterfly Banter for details and look at the homework assignment sheet for more academic information.
