The 2011-2012 school year is off to a great start. This year, classes will be creating their own blogs to share information with parents. Stay tuned for more information!!!
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Thursday, April 21, 2011
TAKS
The week of April 25th is a big week for TAKS testing. April 26th, 27th and 28th of that week we will have over 28 rooms testing. Please limit school visitation during that time to help us maintain a quiet learning environment for the children. The library, computer labs and other areas that are usually open to all visitors will be used for testing. Please be sure your child gets to bed early and has a nice breakfast before coming to school on those days. Have a wonderful long weekend with family and friends!!!!!
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
****REMINDER*****
****REMINDER***** Friday, April 1st is the 4th grade fieldtrip to Austin. Your child will need to be at school by 6:15 a.m. Be sure they have a disposable sack lunch; I recommend the gallon size Ziploc bag to keep everything dry. They will also need a snack to enjoy on the bus, please pack it separately from the lunch.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
What's happening during the Fourth 9 Weeks?
We are looking forward to:
MATH
In math we will be focusing on review of previous objectives to prepare for our upcoming TAKS exam on April 26th. Some things you can help with at home are: Multiplication and Division facts, the kids really need to master their facts to help them be effective problem solvers in math. They can always use practice with multi-digit multiplication and long division as well. The last month of school we will shift our focus to additional preparation for 5th grade by including some 5th grade objectives in our math lessons.
SCIENCE
We had a great time watching the Owls, Eagles and Hummingbirds on live web cams, check it out at http://www.sportsmansparadiseonline.com/. We finished up by dissecting an owl pellet, totally GROSS, the kids loved it!-- This 9 weeks we will learn about Matter. We will identify its physical characteristics and classify different types of matter. Towards the end of the year we will focus on mixtures, solutions and electricity.
LANGUAGE ARTS
In Language Arts we will be working on writing our own Fairy Tales. We will be focusing on different types of Fairy Tales and then putting our own spin on a classic Fairy Tale that we have chosen. We will also continue to write personal narratives and essay papers to keep our focus on the writing process. Our TAKS Reading test is on April 27th and so we continue to work on main idea, summarizing, inferencing and especially on questions asking why the author wrote the article or how did the author organize their thoughts.
SOCIAL STUDIES
In Social Studies we will be working in research reports on Texas cultures that established themselves here in Texas in the beginning of our states existence. We will also look at our state and how it is growing and changing in industries and jobs that people hold today in Texas. Toward the end of the year we will be working on a Texas Jeopardy game that is a culmination of everything we have learned this year about our state. This is a project that is enjoyed by all especially the students as they look back at everything they have learned this year for Texas history. Our trip to Austin is a perfect field trip for our students to show what they know at the capitol and Bob Bullock Museum.
MATH
In math we will be focusing on review of previous objectives to prepare for our upcoming TAKS exam on April 26th. Some things you can help with at home are: Multiplication and Division facts, the kids really need to master their facts to help them be effective problem solvers in math. They can always use practice with multi-digit multiplication and long division as well. The last month of school we will shift our focus to additional preparation for 5th grade by including some 5th grade objectives in our math lessons.
SCIENCE
We had a great time watching the Owls, Eagles and Hummingbirds on live web cams, check it out at http://www.sportsmansparadiseonline.com/. We finished up by dissecting an owl pellet, totally GROSS, the kids loved it!-- This 9 weeks we will learn about Matter. We will identify its physical characteristics and classify different types of matter. Towards the end of the year we will focus on mixtures, solutions and electricity.
LANGUAGE ARTS
In Language Arts we will be working on writing our own Fairy Tales. We will be focusing on different types of Fairy Tales and then putting our own spin on a classic Fairy Tale that we have chosen. We will also continue to write personal narratives and essay papers to keep our focus on the writing process. Our TAKS Reading test is on April 27th and so we continue to work on main idea, summarizing, inferencing and especially on questions asking why the author wrote the article or how did the author organize their thoughts.
SOCIAL STUDIES
In Social Studies we will be working in research reports on Texas cultures that established themselves here in Texas in the beginning of our states existence. We will also look at our state and how it is growing and changing in industries and jobs that people hold today in Texas. Toward the end of the year we will be working on a Texas Jeopardy game that is a culmination of everything we have learned this year about our state. This is a project that is enjoyed by all especially the students as they look back at everything they have learned this year for Texas history. Our trip to Austin is a perfect field trip for our students to show what they know at the capitol and Bob Bullock Museum.
Friday, March 4, 2011
Museum of Fine Arts
Parents,
We are going to the Museum of Fine Arts- Houston on Thursday, March 10th. We are going in two different groups. Please make sure you have signed your child's permission slip.
We are going to the Museum of Fine Arts- Houston on Thursday, March 10th. We are going in two different groups. Please make sure you have signed your child's permission slip.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Auction
Tomorrow, January 21st is the deadline to buy Auction Tickets in advance. Do not miss out on the Tree Hugger Ball- on February 12th.
Donuts with Dad...
... and Dear ones is tomorrow, Friday, January 21st in the cafeteria. Please join your child before school for a donut!
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