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1. stripe 6. remote 2. globe 7. alone 3. whine 8. plane 4. knife 9. frame 5. amuse 10. breeze
There will be a total of 15 words on the word study quiz (the first ten listed above that follow the pattern for the word study, and five that are not given to the students
but still follow the pattern).
Quiz: Thursday, Quiz: Thursday, Quiz: Thursday, Quiz: Thursday, September September September September
Language ArtsFOCUS: FOCUS: FOCUS: FOCUS: Commas and QuotationsCommas and QuotationsCommas and QuotationsCommas and Quotations
Students have to be able to know where commas belong in an address and use quotations
effectively in dialogue.
Writing Focus: NarrativeFocus: NarrativeFocus: NarrativeFocus: Narrative
Our writing focus this 9 weeks is narrative writing. Students will
look at different elements of narrative writing pieces in
preparation for writing their own.
Important InformationDue to the inclement weather last week,
Students must have received their 50(+) Dojo Points
come home prior to Wednesday with more detailed
students will
Mrs. Brand, Mrs. Foster, & Mrs. Odom’sMrs. Brand, Mrs. Foster, & Mrs. Odom’sMrs. Brand, Mrs. Foster, & Mrs. Odom’sMrs. Brand, Mrs. Foster, & Mrs. Odom’s
Weekly NewsletterWeekly NewsletterWeekly NewsletterWeekly NewsletterSeptemberSeptemberSeptemberSeptember
Reading
Read Aloud Book: Because of Winn
By: Kate DiCamillo
Our class will be reading this book for the 1st 9 weeks.
This week will be our last week, testing on Friday
Reading Skill Focus:
Character traits, Questioning,
Literal and non-literal language
Word StudyWord StudyWord StudyWord Study
total of 15 words on the word study quiz
(the first ten listed above that follow the pattern for the word study, and five that are not given to the students
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Vocabulary Words
No Vocabulary words this week.
We will spend our time focusing on
the writing process
our own Narrative Writing piece
Quizzes and TestsQuizzes and TestsQuizzes and TestsQuizzes and Tests
Thursday: Thursday: Thursday: Thursday: Word Study Quiz
FridayFridayFridayFriday: : : : Winn-Dixie
Language Arts
Students have to be able to know where commas use quotations
Our writing focus this 9 weeks is narrative writing. Students will
look at different elements of narrative writing pieces in
Important Informationlast week, our Dojo Celebration was moved to this Wednesday, September 7
Dojo Points and no more than 15 negatives in order to attend. A sheet will
come home prior to Wednesday with more detailed information. Be on the lookout. ☺ Our points will reset and
will be working to earn their next celebration.
Mrs. Brand, Mrs. Foster, & Mrs. Odom’sMrs. Brand, Mrs. Foster, & Mrs. Odom’sMrs. Brand, Mrs. Foster, & Mrs. Odom’sMrs. Brand, Mrs. Foster, & Mrs. Odom’s
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Reading : Because of Winn- Dixie
Our class will be reading this book for the 1st 9 weeks.
will be our last week, testing on Friday.
Character traits, Questioning,
literal language
Vocabulary Words
Vocabulary words this week.
We will spend our time focusing on
the writing process and creating
our own Narrative Writing piece.
Quizzes and TestsQuizzes and TestsQuizzes and TestsQuizzes and Tests
Word Study Quiz
Dixie Test
Important Information Wednesday, September 7th
.
and no more than 15 negatives in order to attend. A sheet will
Our points will reset and
Mrs. Brand, Mrs. Foster, & Mrs. Odom’sMrs. Brand, Mrs. Foster, & Mrs. Odom’sMrs. Brand, Mrs. Foster, & Mrs. Odom’sMrs. Brand, Mrs. Foster, & Mrs. Odom’s
Math
Unit 1: Numbers and Operations in Base
This week we will be working on answering the following
essential questions:
• What are the properties that relate to addition and
subtraction?
• How can we verify the results of an additionproblem?
• What strategies can help me add/subtractand accurately?
• How can I use what I know about addition and
subtraction in word problems?
This week in math we will continue covering Unit 1: Numbers
and Operations in Base-Ten. Please remember to review
homework and practice math facts nightly with your child.
We will test UNIT 1UNIT 1UNIT 1UNIT 1 on Friday, on Friday, on Friday, on Friday, Sept 16Sept 16Sept 16Sept 16
Also, we are already practicing for the 1st Math Challenge. The 1
Challenge will cover 90 multiplication facts. They must get 81 correct in
4 minutes. We are starting with zeroes, ones, twos, &
be solved by skip counting)
Important Dates
Sept. 7th – First Dojo Celebration (Tailgate &
Sept. 6th – Progress Reports available on Campus Portal
Sept. 9th – Grits with Grandparents @ 7:15
Sept. 15th - Fall Pictures
Sept. 16th – PTO Concessions
Sept. 20th – Title 1 Meeting @ 9am
GSU Students Our team will have several visitors in our classrooms
over the next few months. They are all students in
the College of Education at Georgia Southern
University. They will be learning from
teachers and students, as well as assisting in
teaching lessons. Please welcome Ms. Hathaway,
Ms. Davis, and Ms. Mays to our team. ☺
Unit 1: Numbers and Operations in Base-Ten
This week we will be working on answering the following
What are the properties that relate to addition and
the results of an addition
What strategies can help me add/subtract
How can I use what I know about addition and
covering Unit 1: Numbers
Ten. Please remember to review
homework and practice math facts nightly with your child.
Sept 16Sept 16Sept 16Sept 16thththth....
Math Challenge. The 1st Math
Challenge will cover 90 multiplication facts. They must get 81 correct in
fives (facts that can
ScienceIn science this week, we will begin
Rocks and Minerals. We will be learning
five properties of minerals and the three types of
rocks. The students will also complete experiments
that help them to identify rocks and minerals, as
well as learn about the rock cycle. Please look for
the science homework packet and review it with
your child.
Test on Friday, Sept. 16
Important Dates
(Tailgate & Celebrate)
available on Campus Portal
with Grandparents @ 7:15-8:15
Classroom Reminders
*PTO has set-up an email address this year for parent questions, comments, & concerns. Feel free to email
them at [email protected]
*Homework is assigned every night with the exception of Friday. Look for your child’s homework assignments in his/her agenda.
*We invite you to “LIKE” Effingham County School Districts new FACEBOOK Page. You can search FB for the page, or access it through our SES FB page.
*Breakfast is served starting at 7:40 and ends promptly at 8:00 a.m. for car riders. Students must be in
cafeteria line prior to 8:00 a.m. to receive breakfast.
* Please send a note with your child if you are changing
their transportation for that day. We must have the
correct address and bus number
Please include a phone number where
reached to verify the change. It is difficult to handle a
large volume of last minute calls regarding
transportation changes. Sending a note will help ensure
that your child makes it to the correct location in the
afternoon. If you must call an
change, it must be done befo
Specials ScheduleBrand/Odom
Monday: PE
Tuesday: Music
Wednesday: P.E. Thursday: Computer LabFriday: Art
Foster
Monday: Art
Tuesday: P.E. Wednesday: Music
Thursday: PE
Friday: Computer Lab
in our classrooms
over the next few months. They are all students in
the College of Education at Georgia Southern
University. They will be learning from both the
s assisting in
teaching lessons. Please welcome Ms. Hathaway,
Science In science this week, we will begin learning about
Rocks and Minerals. We will be learning the
five properties of minerals and the three types of
rocks. The students will also complete experiments
that help them to identify rocks and minerals, as
well as learn about the rock cycle. Please look for
the science homework packet and review it with
your child.
Test on Friday, Sept. 16th
Classroom Reminders
up an email address this year for parent concerns. Feel free to email
*Homework is assigned every night with the exception of Friday. Look for your child’s homework assignments in
*We invite you to “LIKE” Effingham County School Districts new FACEBOOK Page. You can search FB for the page, or access it through our SES FB page.
Breakfast is served starting at 7:40 and ends promptly at 8:00 a.m. for car riders. Students must be in the
cafeteria line prior to 8:00 a.m. to receive breakfast.
* Please send a note with your child if you are changing
their transportation for that day. We must have the
correct address and bus number/route (if known).
Please include a phone number where you may be
reached to verify the change. It is difficult to handle a
large volume of last minute calls regarding
transportation changes. Sending a note will help ensure
that your child makes it to the correct location in the
and make a transportation
fore 2:00.
Specials Schedule
Thursday: Computer Lab
