Monday, October 27, 2014

Week of October 27th


Ride the Wave to Learning…

Reading- This week we will continue learning about informational text features. We will begin reading the informational book, War of the Woods.

ELA- Students will be learning about conjunctions and writing an argumentative paragraph. They will write an argument either supporting loggers or environmentalists.

Math- This week we’ll continue learning a variety of strategies for solving multiplication problems with larger numbers. (Multiplication fast facts Retest Friday)

Science- We will learn how organisms cause change in their environment.

Social Studies- We will discuss the 13 original colonies in terms of their religion, government, and economy.
News from the Beach…
Oct.27th-31st- Red Ribbon Week (See red flyer for dress-up guidelines)
Oct. 28th- Awards Day @ 8:30 am
 Oct. 31st- Field trip form/money due; Career Day
Nov. 2nd- Daylight Savings Time
Nov. 4th- Election Day (No School)
Nov. 6th- Brattonsville Field Trip
 Surfer of the Week
Michael is our surfer of the week. He has displayed the life skill of effort. He has improved on doing his best on his assignments. Way to go Michael!
Upcoming Tests/Projects:
Friday: Multiplication Fast Facts Retest (Only those who made below a 90 must take the test)
13 Original Colonies Test Wednesday 11/5

100 Book Challenge Goals
  Good: 116 steps
 Better: 220 steps
The following students have passed the multiplication fast facts test:
Keturah
Dante
Cole
Cassidy
Reece
Jamariah
Emily
Emma
Elvin
Jon
Way to Go!!!!


Monday, October 20, 2014

Week of October 20th


Ride the Wave to Learning…

Reading- This week we will begin learning about informational text features. We will be starting our new PBL “Tread Lightly on our Earth”

ELA- Students will finish writing a letter to an editor about the school’s new buddy bench. In addition, they will learn about complete sentences vs. fragments and run-ons. (Complete Sentences Test on Wednesday)

Math- This week we’ll continue learning a variety of strategies for solving multiplication problems with larger numbers. (Multiplication fast facts test Thursday)

Science- We will continue our unit on Animals. Students will begin learning about organisms’ behavior in their environments. (Senses and Learned/Inherited Behaviors Test Thursday)

Social Studies- We will discuss the 13 original colonies in terms of their religion, government, and economy.

News from the Beach…
Oct. 20th thru Oct. 23rd – Fall Book Fair
Oct. 21st – Fall Make-Up Pictures
Oct. 21st and 23rd- Parent/Teacher Conferences
Oct. 23rd- Fall Festival 5:00pm-8:00pm
Oct. 24th- No School (Staff Development)

Surfer of the Week
Reece is our surfer of the week. She has displayed the life skill of initiative. She goes above and beyond what’s expected of her. Way to go Reece!

Upcoming Tests/Projects:
Wednesday: Complete Sentence Test
Thursday: Senses and Learned/Inherited behaviors Test; Multiplication Fast Facts Test
Friday: No School

Homework for the Week:
Read 30 minutes for 100 Book Challenge every night.
*Students need to have multiplication facts memorized! If they don’t it’s important for them to memorize them. Students need to study Multiplication Chart. There will be a multiplication fast facts test Thursday.

100 Book Challenge Goals
  Good: 105 steps
 Better: 200 steps


Monday, October 13, 2014

Week of October 13th


Ride the Wave to Learning…

Reading- This week we will finish reading the novel Wonder by R.J. Palacio. We will discuss the plot of the story.  

ELA- Students will learn characteristics of a letter to an editor. They will begin writing a letter to an editor about the school’s new buddy bench. In addition, they will learn about complete sentences vs. fragments and run-ons.

Math- This week we’ll continue learning a variety of strategies for solving multiplication problems with larger numbers. It’s crucial for students to have multiplication facts memorized.

Science- We will continue our unit on Animals. Students will be learning about animals’ senses and learned/inherited behaviors. (Senses and learned/inherited behaviors Test 10/22)

Social Studies
- We will discuss the 13 original colonies in terms of their religion, government, and economy.
News from the Beach…
Oct. 16th – PTA Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night
Oct. 17th – School Spirit Day
Oct. 19th thru Oct. 31st – Start of Subway’s® Fit for Life Challenge
Oct. 20th thru Oct. 23rd – Fall Book Fair
Oct. 21st – Fall Make-Up Pictures
Oct. 21st and 23rd- Parent/Teacher Conferences
Oct. 23rd- Fall Festival 5:00pm-8:00pm
Oct. 24th- No School (Staff Development)
Surfer of the Week
Jamariah is our surfer of the week. She has displayed the life skill of responsibility. She completes what’s expected of her. Way to go Jamariah!

Homework for the Week:
Read 30 minutes for 100 Book Challenge every night.
*Students need to have multiplication facts memorized! If they don’t it’s important for them to memorize them. Students need to study Multiplication Chart. There will be a multiplication fast facts test next week
100 Book Challenge Goals
  Good: 94 steps
 Better: 180 steps
*The theme of our Fall Festival basket is Gamecocks. Please send in any Gamecock related items to fill our basket. It's important to turn in the items ASAP. Thanks!


Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Week of October 6th


Ride the Wave to Learning…

Reading- This week we will finish reading the novel Wonder by R.J. Palacio. We will discuss the plot of the story. (Wonder Vocabulary Test Friday) Parents are invited to come to the Buddy Bench Ceremony at 8:30am Friday.

ELA- In addition, they will learn how to use quotation marks. (Test on Quotation Marks Thursday October 9th)  

Math- This week we will focus on learning a variety of strategies for solving multiplication problems with larger numbers.

Science- We will continue our unit on Animals. Students will be learning about animals’ senses.

Social Studies
- We will discuss the French and Spanish colonies in North America. Students will learn about their government, religion, economy, and lifestyle.
News from the Beach…
October 6th-10th: Walk to School Week (Lego theme)
October 8th: Walk to School Day (Dress as Lego Movie character)
October 10th: Buddy Bench ceremony at 8:30am
October 10th: Fire Prevention Assembly at 1:00pm
Surfer of the Week

Eli is our surfer of the week. He has displayed the life skill of patience. He waits calmly in all situations. Way to go Eli!
100 Book Challenge Goals
  Good: 83 steps
 Better: 160 steps