We have been practicing this week for the CRCT. Please remember to make sure your child eats a good breakfast, is well rested, and gets to school on time.
The testing schedule is as follows:
Tuesday, 4/21 Reading
Wednesday, 4/22 English/Language Arts
Thursday, 4/23 Math
Friday, 4/24 Science
Monday, 4/27 Social Studies
Please encourage your child to stay calm and try his/her best.
Science- There will be a test on animals and the ecosystem this Friday, April 3. Your child has been given a study guide for this.
Social Studies- We will begin the Westward Expansion after we get back from Spring Break.
Writing- We are working on persuasive writing.
Reading- Non fiction text and author study. We have been studying Gail Gibbons. Ask your child his/her favorite book.
Math- Mrs. Wilson's class is working on multiplying and dividing with decimals.
Mrs. Boracks class is working on coordinate system and solid 3D figures.
With the CRCT quickly approaching, we have been working on practice skills and will continue to do so after Spring Break.
Good morning!
We have a lot going on right now, and the countdown has begun! This is our last week before Spring Break. Spring Break will be April 6-10. Have a restful break! CRCT will begin April 20. Please make sure your child goes to sleep early and eats a good breakfast.
We have begun a new reinforcement activity. Your child will receive a hole punch on a card when he/she is caught being good. Once your child earns 25 hole punches, he/she will earn a little something special!
Please start checking agendas again for homework and information. We are working on getting your child ready for 5th grade.
Good afternoon! Congratulations to Mrs. Jackson!! She had a baby boy. We also want to welcome Ms. Boraks. She is coming in ready to teach the children with me. Now that she is here, if you would like to meet her, call and set up a time. We look forward to continuing working with you and your children!
We wanted to let you know that we met our new supply teacher, Ms. Boraks today!
She is a recent graduate of Kennesaw State University and she is a certified teacher. We will be hosting a time for any interested parents to come and meet her.... so stayed tuned! We look forward to working with her throuhout the remainder of the year! She will begin soon. We do not know yet her start date.
If you have any questions, let administration, Mrs. Wilson or myself know.
Again, welcome Ms. Boraks!
The Elementary ELA Adoption Committee has recommended that the following titles be submitted to the Board of Education for approval:
Pearson Learning – Good Habits, Great Readers
Zaner Bloser – Handwriting (K-3)
These materials will be on display for public review at the county office ( 514 Glover St Marietta GA 30060
Thank you for your support in this process.
Bonnie Little
Supervisor, Instructional Resources Adoption
Division of Curriculum and Instruction
Cobb County School District
Phone 770-420-4970
Fax: 770-429-5804
Here is some information for your student to access from home for thier project. More to come soon!
HEART RESEARCH:
The Heart: An Online Expedition
The Heart and the Circulatory System
Physical Activity in Your Daily Life
Black History Research:
The Brittanica Guide to Black History
Dental Health Month:
American Dental Hygenist's Association
President's Day Research:
The White House for Kids Website
White House Tours and History Page
POTUS (Presidents of the United States)
Timeline of President's and First Ladies
Portraits of Presidents and First Ladies
Presidential Site IDEA Network
Love is in the air! We will be exchanging our class valentines and book buddy valentines on Friday, Feb. 13th. I gave out the class name list today (Monday)on red paper. Book Buddy names are going home on Tuesday. We ask that students please bring a valentine for every member of our class if they chose to pass them out. Also, students may make special valentine's for their other friends in other classes. They will be able to pass them out before the day is over! This is not a party or celebration, so please do not bring in any food (cupcakes, large snacks, etc.) I am sure a small treat attached to the valentines is plenty. Thank you in advance.
If you are able to, our class could use some materials to help us decorate our valentine's bags. We could use: red and pink paper (construction paper), pink/red heart stickers, glitter, lace heart doilies, etc. Mrs. Wilson and I are purchasing some of the materials, but we could always use some help. Thanks!
Upcoming News:
2/4 Early Release at 12:15!
2/5 Honors Assembly is THURSDAY at 8 AM in the lunchroom for the 2nd nine weeks report cards.
2/10 Sherri is hosting a Lunch and Learn here at Pitner! Download Lunch-and-learn-1
Upcoming tests:
2/6 Math Quiz on Converting mixed numbers to Improper Fractions and back.
SS Test on the Causes of the Revolutionary War
Here are the notes: Download CAUSES OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR
As you know, this week is conference week! So far they have all been great. I look forward to meeting with the rest of you later this week. If you are unable to attend, we will be rescheduling missed conferences during the first week of February. Remember to sign the parent signature cards and return ASAP.
Due to the new, and successful, homework packets that have been coming home, our blog has suffered a little from negligence. We will still use the blog to update you on school happenings, etc. However, the HW will no longer be posted here.
Book Buddies: Due to Mrs. Anderson's husband being really sick recently, we have not been invited up to read. I will be checking in with her again after conferences settle down to set up and resume our schedule.
UPCOMING DATES:
2/2- 2/6 "Missed Conference" Scheduling
2/4 Early Release at 12:15PM
2/16 No School for Students/ Teacher Workday
2/13 Valentine's Day : More information to come! Name list to come also! I am including the Book Buddies' names on a separate list!
NEW IDEAS:
In honor of the upcoming Super Bowl, I have a Scavenger Hunt for the kids to try! It is a great activity for fathers and sons or fathers and daughters to do together.
