Week of 2/19
What are we learning this week?
Language Arts – inferring with fiction and poetry
Math – Time
Social Studies – Famous Americans- test Wednesday
Science – Matter
Important dates…
Feb. 19th – Math Benchmark Test Part 1
Feb. 20th – Math Benchmark Test Part 2
Feb. 21st – Famous Americans Test & Social Studies Showcase Night (5:45 – 7:15)
Feb. 22nd – please return all school pictures by this date
Feb. 23rd – Last day to order a yearbook!
March 1st – Half Day of School for students!
Week of 2/12
What are learning about this week?
Language Arts: prefixes and suffixes
Math: time; benchmark review
Social Studies: famous Americans (Washington, Lincoln, Helen Keller)
Benchmark Test Dates! (paper and pencil tests)
February 12th: Reading Part 1
February 13th: Reading Part 2
February 19th: Math Part 1
February 20th: Math Part 2
Other Important Dates…
February 12th: Report Cards send home (return signed envelope only)
February 14th: Bring valentines to school!
February 19th: Full day of school for all students!
February 21st: Social Studies Test on famous Americans; Social Studies Showcase 5:45 – 7p
February 22nd: Please return Strawbridge photos to school by this date
Week of 2/5/18
Mid-year Fountas and Pinnell testing is complete! I have updated Raz-Kids with any changes to your child’s level.
What are we learning this week?
Language Arts – benchmark review
Math – probability and benchmark review
Social Studies – American Indian review; famous Americans (MLK, Jr. and Jackie Robinson)
Important Dates…
February 5th – Parent/Teacher conferences by appointment only
February 6th – American Indians Test (all 3 tribes)
February 9th – Family Formal Sweetheart Dance
Updated Benchmark Testing Dates…
February 12th – Reading, Part 1
February 13th – Reading, Part 2
February 19th – Math, Part 1
February 20th – Math, Part 2
Week of 1/22
What are we learning about this week?
Language Arts: verbs; -ed sound
Math: double digit subtraction with regrouping (will start some mixed addition and subtraction too)
Social Studies: finish Lakota/Sioux tribe, start Pueblo tribe
Important Dates!
Tuesday, January 23rd: Quiz on the Lakota/Sioux tribe
Wednesday, January 24th: American Indian Project due
Friday, January 26th: End of 2nd marking period
Monday, January 29th: Student Holiday – No School for students!
Monday, February 5th: Parent/teacher conferences (please see the form that is being sent home on Jan. 22nd)
Friday, February 9th: Family Formal Dance from 6:30 – 8:00p
Updated Benchmark Testing Dates…
February 12th – Reading, Part 1
February 13th – Reading, Part 2
February 19th – Math, Part 1
February 20th – Math, Part 2
Reminder!
Please have your child practice their basic addition and subtraction facts up to 20. Double digit addition and subtraction is more challenging when a student does not know their basic facts. Thank you!
Week of 1/16
What are we learning this week?
Language Arts: r-controlled words; asking questions before, during and after reading
Math: double digit subtraction with regrouping
Social Studies: Sioux/Lakota tribe
Important Dates:
January 19th – Quiz on the Sioux/Lakota tribe (this will change if we miss school for bad weather)
January 24th – American Indian Project due
January 26th – Last day of the 2nd making period
January 29th – Student Holiday (no school for students)
February 5th – Parent/Teacher conferences as needed
February 9th – PTA Family Formal Dance, 6:30 – 8p
Welcome Back! Week of 1/2/18
Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a wonderful winter break!
What are we learning this week?
Language Arts – determining important parts of text, ABC order
Math – double digit addition with regrouping
Social Studies – Powhatan Indians
Upcoming dates…
Friday, January 5th – Quiz on the Powhatan Indians
Monday, January 15th – Martin Luther King Jr. Day, School Closed!
GIFTED IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION
Parent referrals for gifted identification will be accepted in October and January for the following grade levels:
- Students in Kindergarten and grades 1 and 2 can be referred beginning January 2 to January 19, 2018.
Submit referrals in writing (email is acceptable) to the Associate Principal, Tonia H. Christian, thchristian@henrico.k12.va.us during the appropriate referral period. Subject line of email should state Gifted Referral and the email should include student’s first and last name, grade level, teacher and area of referral (English, Math or Both English and Math). An email confirmation will be sent by the following day. If you do not receive an email confirmation, please call the school.
For information about Henrico County’s gifted identification process and school programs, visit http://henricoschools.us/gifted
Important links about the Gifted Identification/Placement Process include:
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Parent/Guardian Identification Questionnaire
- Understanding the Identification Process
Please view the flyer regarding Gifted Informational ParentFlyer17-18 (2)
Week of 12/11
What are we learning about this week?
Language Arts – friendly letter writing
Math – double digit subtraction
Social Studies – customs, traditions, and diversity (different types of holidays)
SCA Spirit Dress Up Days (participation is optional)
Dec. 11th – Merry Monday – wear winter clothes
Dec. 12th – Twin Tuesday – wear the same outfit as a friend
Dec. 13th – Work Our Wednesday – wear your athletic gear
Dec. 14th – Tacky Thursday – wear your tackiest outfit (mismatched colors)
Dec. 15th – Festive Friday – wear holiday colors OR pajamas
Mrs. Smith, the art teacher, is in need of toilet tissue rolls or cylinders for some fun art projects! She needs hundreds, so please consider collecting a few and sending them to school in your child’s book bag. There is a box outside of the art room door where they can be added to the collection.
Winter Break begins Monday, December 18th. School will reopen on Tuesday, January 2nd. Have a wonderful time with family and friends!
Week of 12/4
What are we learning this week?
Language Arts – homophones
Math – double digit addition
Science – human and natural influences on habitats
Important Dates!
Dec. 5th- & Spirit Night from 4 – 8p at Chipotle
Dec. 6th – Scholastic book orders due
Dec. 8th – Habitat Unit Test & Spirit Night from 5 – 9p at The Rink at West Broad Village
Thank you to all of the chaperones who volunteered for our field trip to the Science Museum this past Thursday. The kids had a blast!
Week of 11/27
What are we learning about?
Language Arts – adjectives
Math – place value (ten more, ten less, one more, one less)
Science – animal adaptations
Important Dates!
November 28th – Animal Habitat Project due
December 1st – Cubs Night In
December 5th – Spirit Day/Night at Chipotle (must show flyer)
December 8th – Science Test on Habitat Unit (living/non living, habitats, fossils, adaptations, man made influences on habitats) *Students should study using their science notebooks and other classwork that has been sent home.
Week of 11/20
What are we learning about this week?
Language Arts: proper nouns
Math: reviewing place value; hundreds chart (ten more, ten less, one more, one less)
Science: habitats; fossils
On Tuesday, November 21st, we will be eating lunch in the classroom. The K-2 classes will participate in the Turkey Trot Run from 12:00 – 12:30. Please make sure your child wears athletic shoes and dresses appropriately for the weather. If you are interested in helping, please sign up here:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4fa4ab23a75-turkey
Report cards will be sent home on November 21st. Please remove the report card from the envelope and keep the report card at home. Please sign and return the envelope. I use these envelopes each marking period. Thank you!
Schools will be closed from November 22nd – 24th for Thanksgiving Break. School will reopen on November 27th.
Animal Habitat Projects are due on November 28th!
A big THANK YOU to all of the parents who sent in supplies and volunteered for our Fall Fun Day! Everyone had a wonderful time =)