We had another fabulous week in the Lyons’ Den! It’s hard to believe but we are almost at the half-way point of the first nine weeks. Time flies when you’re having fun learning! Bring on October!
9/30 Short Pump Mile Race
10/5 Reading MAPs
10/8 Student Holiday/Staff Development
10/11 Watchdog Kickoff Pizza & Meeting in the library 6:30
10/15 – 10/19 GAES Physical Education Success Week (see below for information about each day’s activities from Mrs. Lucas)
10/20 Glen Allen Day
10/23 Smile, it’s Picture Day!
10/30 Character Collage Book Report Due
Reading:
Character Trait B
ook Report: Please be sure that your child has selected and begun to read a fictional book (4.5 reading level or above) for the book report that is due on October 30. The instructions and rubric for this report went home on Monday, Sept. 24. Be sure that your child is following the guidelines in preparation for this report.
Here is a link to the Character Collage Book Report directions: book report – character collage pdf 2018
“Cubs Read” (reading incentive program): Is your child interested in “Cubs Read” program that offers incentives to students to students who go above and beyond the daily 2o minute reading homework requirement? If so they should begin logging their minutes on the reading log/calendar that will be coming home on Monday, October 1.
Spelling City: Spelling City as a fun way to practice vocabulary and spelling! Look for the link to this on the right hand side of the blog. Find my word lists by searching under teachers and locating Cathy Lyons. Remember we are on the first semester multisyllabic word lists. This week we will be on list #4 “Fame and Fortune Words.”
Reflections Contest:
Interested in submitting something for this year’s Reflection’s Contest? Use the arts to share your personal Reflections on this year’s theme: HEROES AROUND ME
Submissions are due to Mrs. Harris by October 24th. Click here for more information!
Some information about the gifted referral process from Mrs. Gonzalez:
A parent/guardian, professional educator, community member, self, or peer may refer a student. Referrals are accepted in writing by the school’s Gifted Identification Coordinator, Ellen Gonzalez, October 9-26 for grades 3, 4, 5.
Parents/Guardians must send an email or submit a request in writing to the school’s Gifted Identification Coordinator from October 9-26. Please specify the academic area for the referral- language, math, or both areas. The school’s coordinator will send the Academic Referral Form and Parent/Guardian Questionnaire home to be completed by November 9.
For further information regarding the referral process, please visit the HCPS website for gifted services.
Physical Education Success Week 10/15 – 10/19
This year Success week is October 15th-19th. This program is aimed at motivating students, families, and communities to participate in a physically active lifestyle. This event is to help individuals become aware of heart-health related fitness components, to promote self-esteem by acknowledging each student’s achievement, and to establish a plan for participation in physical activities at home, school and the community. Remember being active is a lifestyle. This year while in Physical Education class, students will run as many laps as they can in 6 minutes. All students will strive to do their best. Each class will want to run as many laps as they can, because each class will be competing against other classes and grade levels to see who ran the most laps and yards. I encourage all parents to come and run with their child (parent scores count in the total class score). Don’t forget to get a visitor’s pass from the office before joining your child’s PE class. You can contact your child’s teacher to find out their day and time they have PE class. The schedule for success week is below and will consist of the following events:
Mouthful Monday-15th: Write down everything you eat. Ask yourself, “Am I eating a variety of color at each meal?” If you aren’t, then you may want to change your eating habits. It’s important to eat healthy for strong bones, muscles and teeth. Wear a different color on each part of your body to remind yourself to eat a colorful meal.
Team Jersey Tuesday-16th: Wear your favorite team jersey. Have a family plank challenge and see who can hold the plank the longest, then take a relaxing walk in the evening with your family.
Workout Wednesday-17th: Wear your fitness clothing and sneakers. Do 25 jumping jacks, 8 push-ups, 10 burpees, 20 mountain climbers and jog a mile with your family.
Thirsty Thursday-18th: Drink lots of water. It does the body good! Did you know about 70% of your body is made of water. Check the label on your liquids. Does it have any sugar? Reduce the amount of sugar you are drinking. Wear light blue to remind yourself to drink lots of water. Go on a bike ride with a friend or family member.
Flexible Friday-19th: School Spirit Day. Wear school spirit colors and be part of a winning team. Practice a few stretching exercises with your family. Being flexible prevents injuries when participating in sports. Play a game with your family and have fun.
Enjoy this beautiful weekend!