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Parents,
Thank you for an amazing year! It has been my absolute pleasure working as your partners in teaching your brilliant children! Here are a few reminders for the last few days of school.
Parents,
Thank you for an amazing year! It has been my absolute pleasure working as your partners in teaching your brilliant children! Here are a few reminders for the last few days of school.
- All library books are due!
- Please bring in 4 stamps for your child’s report card.
- Bring in Carnival items if you have not done so alreadyJ
- Monday is our Class Cash Carnival. We will begin at 12:45pm. If you volunteered to help please be here by 12:05pm to set up.
- Tuesday is early release and dismissal will begin at 12:10pm. We will have “game day”. Students may bring in their favorite board game or card game to play with their friends. (Please do not send games that you do not want pieces lost).
- Wednesday is Field Day and early release. Each class will be responsible for all stations so I am in need of several volunteers!
- Wednesday NO Backpacks and lunches must be in a disposable bag!!!! Bring a water disposable water bottle! Please put sunblock on your child before school as we will be outside all day. Students may wear a hat for field day. Wear PURPLE class T-Shirts to show our class spiritJ
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Week of 5-13-17 Important dates:
Please send in items for our Class Carnival! You should have received a paper last week with what your child is to bring. All items due Tuesday!
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Homework
Monday – Friday: Read each night
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Decade Days this week!
Monday- Dress like 1950’s or 1960’s
Tuesday- Dress like 1970’s or 1980’s
Wednesday- Dress like the 1990’s
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Please remind your child of the importance of continuing Role Model Behavior these last two weeks of school! Students who are not able to maintain appropriate behavior will NOT be able to join the Class Cash CarnivalL
Week of 5-13-17 Important dates:
- Monday Yearbook Signing
- Tuesday Carnival Items Due
- Tuesday All Library books DUE
Please send in items for our Class Carnival! You should have received a paper last week with what your child is to bring. All items due Tuesday!
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Homework
Monday – Friday: Read each night
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Decade Days this week!
Monday- Dress like 1950’s or 1960’s
Tuesday- Dress like 1970’s or 1980’s
Wednesday- Dress like the 1990’s
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Please remind your child of the importance of continuing Role Model Behavior these last two weeks of school! Students who are not able to maintain appropriate behavior will NOT be able to join the Class Cash CarnivalL
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Week of 5-8-17 Important dates:
Please send in items for our Class Carnival! You should have received a paper last week with what your child is to bring. If you are unable to bring the item please let me know by Monday May 8th.
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Homework
Monday – Friday:
Read each night
Write spelling words 3 times each
Here is an overview of some of the things we will be working on this week:
Reading/ELA: We will be completing assessment for Q4 standards
Writing: We will begin Fairy Tale Writing
Math: We will begin reviewing 2nd grade standards and assessing
Social Studies: We will finish Jimmy Carter
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Spelling Words
priceless
useless
powerless
cloudless
breathless
fearless
Week of 5-8-17 Important dates:
- Monday McDonald’s Night
- Monday Jimmy Carter Test
Please send in items for our Class Carnival! You should have received a paper last week with what your child is to bring. If you are unable to bring the item please let me know by Monday May 8th.
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Homework
Monday – Friday:
Read each night
Write spelling words 3 times each
Here is an overview of some of the things we will be working on this week:
Reading/ELA: We will be completing assessment for Q4 standards
Writing: We will begin Fairy Tale Writing
Math: We will begin reviewing 2nd grade standards and assessing
Social Studies: We will finish Jimmy Carter
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Spelling Words
priceless
useless
powerless
cloudless
breathless
fearless
Buckley News
Week of 3-27-17 Important dates:
Homework
Monday – Friday:
~Read 3 passages on digital.readingworks.org/students
Code: JXPUAB Password: 1234
~Complete your Homework Comic Story
Here is an overview of some of the things we will be working on this week:
Reading/ELA: We will be working on inferring and asking and answering questions for comprehension
Writing: We will continue our Wax Museum Informational writing and research
Math: We will continue 2D shapes and begin 3D shapes
Science: The life cycle of a frog
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Our Class is in need of:
Week of 3-27-17 Important dates:
- Butterfly Life Cycle Test
- Monday Art Club (send a note)
- Tuesday & Thursday Drama
- Wednesday Hip Hop Club
Homework
Monday – Friday:
~Read 3 passages on digital.readingworks.org/students
Code: JXPUAB Password: 1234
~Complete your Homework Comic Story
Here is an overview of some of the things we will be working on this week:
Reading/ELA: We will be working on inferring and asking and answering questions for comprehension
Writing: We will continue our Wax Museum Informational writing and research
Math: We will continue 2D shapes and begin 3D shapes
Science: The life cycle of a frog
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Our Class is in need of:
- Class Store Items
- *****Colored Copy paper (we use this for our Ninja Facts Tests and Belts)
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Week of 3-20-17 Important dates:
Homework
Monday – Friday:
~Read 3 passages on digital.readingworks.org/students
Code: JXPUAB Password: 1234
~Complete your Homework Comic Story
Here is an overview of some of the things we will be working on this week:
Reading/ELA: We will be working on inferring
Writing: We will begin our Wax Museum Informational writing
Math: We will begin 2D shapes
Science: The life cycle of a butterfly
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Our Class is in need of:
Week of 3-20-17 Important dates:
- Monday Art Club (send a note)
- Tuesday & Thursday Drama
- Wednesday Hip Hop Club
Homework
Monday – Friday:
~Read 3 passages on digital.readingworks.org/students
Code: JXPUAB Password: 1234
~Complete your Homework Comic Story
Here is an overview of some of the things we will be working on this week:
Reading/ELA: We will be working on inferring
Writing: We will begin our Wax Museum Informational writing
Math: We will begin 2D shapes
Science: The life cycle of a butterfly
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Our Class is in need of:
- Class Store Items
- *****Colored Copy paper (we use this for our Ninja Facts Tests and Belts)
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Week of 3-13-17 Important dates:
Homework
Monday – Friday:
~Read 3 passages on digital.readingworks.org/students
Code: JXPUAB Password: 1234
~Solve 824 - 199 using your favorite strategy. Show your work on the back of this paper.
Here is an overview of some of the things we will be working on this week:
Reading/ELA: We will be working on Asking & Answering questions
Writing: Opinion Writing Assessment
Math: We will review all standards and take our Post Assessment for Q3
Social Studies: Government
Our Class is in need of:
Week of 3-13-17 Important dates:
- Teacher Appreciation Week
- Monday Art Club (send a note) McDonald’s Night
- Tuesday & Thursday Drama /Thursday Garden Club
- Wednesday Hip Hop Club
- Thursday Government Test
Homework
Monday – Friday:
~Read 3 passages on digital.readingworks.org/students
Code: JXPUAB Password: 1234
~Solve 824 - 199 using your favorite strategy. Show your work on the back of this paper.
Here is an overview of some of the things we will be working on this week:
Reading/ELA: We will be working on Asking & Answering questions
Writing: Opinion Writing Assessment
Math: We will review all standards and take our Post Assessment for Q3
Social Studies: Government
Our Class is in need of:
- Class Store Items
- *****Colored Copy paper (we use this for our Ninja Facts Tests and Belts)
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Week of 3-6-17 Important dates:
Homework
Monday – Friday:
~Read 3 passages on digital.readingworks.org/students
Code: JXPUAB Password: 1234
~Solve 956 – 567 using your favorite strategy. Show your work on the back of this paper.
Here is an overview of some of the things we will be working on this week:
Reading/ELA: We will be working on Asking & Answering questions
Writing: Opinion Writing and Letter writing and addressing envelopes.
Math: Subtracting 3 digit and two digit numbers using expanded form, number line, and algorithm. Solving two-step word problems.
Social Studies: Government
Our Class is in need of:
Week of 3-6-17 Important dates:
- Teacher Appreciation Week
- Monday Art Club (send a note)
- Tuesday & Thursday Drama
- Wednesday Hip Hop Club
Homework
Monday – Friday:
~Read 3 passages on digital.readingworks.org/students
Code: JXPUAB Password: 1234
~Solve 956 – 567 using your favorite strategy. Show your work on the back of this paper.
Here is an overview of some of the things we will be working on this week:
Reading/ELA: We will be working on Asking & Answering questions
Writing: Opinion Writing and Letter writing and addressing envelopes.
Math: Subtracting 3 digit and two digit numbers using expanded form, number line, and algorithm. Solving two-step word problems.
Social Studies: Government
Our Class is in need of:
- Treasure box items
- Colored Copy paper
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Week of 2-13-17 Important dates:
Homework
Monday – Friday:
Read 20 minutes for Six Flags. Complete your moon tracker.
Here is an overview of some of the things we will be working on this week:
Reading/ELA: We will working on story elements, character traits, and analyzing how characters respond in a story.
Writing: Opinion Writing and Letter writing and addressing envelopes.
Math: Subtracting 3 digit and two digit numbers using expanded form, number line, and algorithm.
Social Studies:
Science: Stars & moon phases
Our Class is in need of:
Week of 2-13-17 Important dates:
- Monday Art Club (send a note) & McDonald’s Night
- * Bring Valentines Tuesday & Thursday Drama
- Wednesday Hip Hop Club
- Thursday Crazy hair or Hat Day for $1
- Friday Pajama Day for $1
Homework
Monday – Friday:
Read 20 minutes for Six Flags. Complete your moon tracker.
Here is an overview of some of the things we will be working on this week:
Reading/ELA: We will working on story elements, character traits, and analyzing how characters respond in a story.
Writing: Opinion Writing and Letter writing and addressing envelopes.
Math: Subtracting 3 digit and two digit numbers using expanded form, number line, and algorithm.
Social Studies:
Science: Stars & moon phases
Our Class is in need of:
- Stationary
- Envelopes
- Treasure box items
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Week of 2-6-17 Important dates:
Homework
Monday – Friday:
Read 20 minutes for Six Flags. Complete your moon tracker.
Here is an overview of some of the things we will be working on this week:
Reading/ELA: We will continue Comparing and Contrasting two versions of the same story and stretching a sentence.
Writing: Opinion Writing and Letter writing and addressing envelopes.
Math: Adding 3 digit and two digit numbers using expanded form, number line, and algorithm.
Social Studies:
Science: Stars & moon phases
Our Class is in need of:
Week of 2-6-17 Important dates:
- Monday Art Club (send a note)
- Tuesday& Thursday Drama
- Wednesday Hip Hop Club
- Friday Sparkles Night
- Monday Constellation Projects Due!
Homework
Monday – Friday:
Read 20 minutes for Six Flags. Complete your moon tracker.
Here is an overview of some of the things we will be working on this week:
Reading/ELA: We will continue Comparing and Contrasting two versions of the same story and stretching a sentence.
Writing: Opinion Writing and Letter writing and addressing envelopes.
Math: Adding 3 digit and two digit numbers using expanded form, number line, and algorithm.
Social Studies:
Science: Stars & moon phases
Our Class is in need of:
- Stationary
- Envelopes
- Treasure box items
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Week of 1-30-17 Important dates:
Homework
Monday – Friday:
Read 20 minutes for Six Flags. Work on Constellation Project.
Here is an overview of some of the things we will be working on this week:
Reading/ELA: We will continue Comparing and Contrasting two versions of the same story and stretching a sentence.
Writing: Opinion Writing and Letter writing
Math: Adding 3 digit and two digit numbers using Base Ten Strategy
Social Studies: Jackie Robinson
Science: Stars
Our Class is in need of:
Week of 1-30-17 Important dates:
- Monday Art Club (send a note)
- Tuesday& Thursday Drama
- Wednesday Hip Hop Club
- Friday Sparkles Night
- Monday Jackie Robinson Test
Homework
Monday – Friday:
Read 20 minutes for Six Flags. Work on Constellation Project.
Here is an overview of some of the things we will be working on this week:
Reading/ELA: We will continue Comparing and Contrasting two versions of the same story and stretching a sentence.
Writing: Opinion Writing and Letter writing
Math: Adding 3 digit and two digit numbers using Base Ten Strategy
Social Studies: Jackie Robinson
Science: Stars
Our Class is in need of:
- Stationary
- Post Cards
- Treasure box items
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Week of 1-23-17 Important dates:
Monday – Read 20 minutes. Complete context clues sheet
Tuesday – Read 20 minutes. Solve: Lawson and Rhys have $89 together. Lawson has $41. How much money does Rhys have? Show your work on the back of context clues sheet.
Wednesday – Read 20 minutes. 10 minutes First in Math.
Thursday – Read 20 minutes. Write spelling words 3 times each.
Here is an overview of some of the things we will be working on this week:
Reading/ELA: We will continue Comparing and Contrasting two versions of the same story and verbs/adverbs.
Writing: Opinion Writing
Math: Mentally adding and subtracting 10 and 100.
Social Studies: Jackie Robinson
Our Class is in need of:
Week of 1-23-17 Important dates:
- Tuesday& Thursday Drama
- Wednesday K-2 Science Fair & Hip Hop Club
Monday – Read 20 minutes. Complete context clues sheet
Tuesday – Read 20 minutes. Solve: Lawson and Rhys have $89 together. Lawson has $41. How much money does Rhys have? Show your work on the back of context clues sheet.
Wednesday – Read 20 minutes. 10 minutes First in Math.
Thursday – Read 20 minutes. Write spelling words 3 times each.
Here is an overview of some of the things we will be working on this week:
Reading/ELA: We will continue Comparing and Contrasting two versions of the same story and verbs/adverbs.
Writing: Opinion Writing
Math: Mentally adding and subtracting 10 and 100.
Social Studies: Jackie Robinson
Our Class is in need of:
- Treasure box items
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Week of 1-16-17 Important dates:
Monday – Study for MLK test! Read First page of Celebrations packet.
Tuesday – Study for MLK Test. Complete 2 pages of Celebrations packet.
Wednesday – Add 31 + 17 + 23 + 15. Show your work.
Thursday – Finish your Celebrations packet.
Here is an overview of some of the things we will be working on this week:
Reading/ELA: Comparing and Contrasting two versions of the same story and verbs/adverbs.
Writing: Opinion Writing
Math: Word problems involving Money
Social Studies: Martin Luther King Jr.
Our Class is in need of:
Week of 1-16-17 Important dates:
- Tuesday is Stevie B’s Night
- Thursday is Science Night
Monday – Study for MLK test! Read First page of Celebrations packet.
Tuesday – Study for MLK Test. Complete 2 pages of Celebrations packet.
Wednesday – Add 31 + 17 + 23 + 15. Show your work.
Thursday – Finish your Celebrations packet.
Here is an overview of some of the things we will be working on this week:
Reading/ELA: Comparing and Contrasting two versions of the same story and verbs/adverbs.
Writing: Opinion Writing
Math: Word problems involving Money
Social Studies: Martin Luther King Jr.
Our Class is in need of:
- Clorox wipes
- Boxes of 24 crayons
- Dry erase markers (black)
- Thin highlighters (any color)
- Cardstock
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Week of 1-9-17 Important dates:
Monday - Read 20 minutes and record, First in Math
Tuesday – Read 20 minutes & write 3 details from your story.
Wednesday - Read 20 minutes and record in log & write spelling words 3 times each.
Thursday - Read and record in log & Math sheet
Here is an overview of some of the things we will be working on this week:
Reading/ELA: Comparing and Contrasting two versions of the same story and verbs/adverbs.
Writing: Opinion Writing
Math: Time to the nearest 5 minutes on an analog clock and adding three 2-digit numbers.
Social Studies: Martin Luther King Jr.
Our Class is in need of:
Week of 1-9-17 Important dates:
- Monday is McDonald’s Night
- Friday is Donut’s with Dad
Monday - Read 20 minutes and record, First in Math
Tuesday – Read 20 minutes & write 3 details from your story.
Wednesday - Read 20 minutes and record in log & write spelling words 3 times each.
Thursday - Read and record in log & Math sheet
Here is an overview of some of the things we will be working on this week:
Reading/ELA: Comparing and Contrasting two versions of the same story and verbs/adverbs.
Writing: Opinion Writing
Math: Time to the nearest 5 minutes on an analog clock and adding three 2-digit numbers.
Social Studies: Martin Luther King Jr.
Our Class is in need of:
- Clorox wipes
- Boxes of 24 crayons
- Dry erase markers (black)
- Thin highlighters (any color)
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Parents,
I would like to wish each of you a very happy holiday! Thank you for sharing your AMAZING children with me. Your children make me excited to come to work every day!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Buckley
Homework
Monday- Read your favorite book to your parents.
Tuesday- Play a game with your familyJ
- Chic-Fila Night Monday (Lewis Pride Chorus will sing)
- Class Holiday Celebration is Tuesday at 12:20pm
- Thursday, December 22 will be begin our Winter Break. No School.
Parents,
I would like to wish each of you a very happy holiday! Thank you for sharing your AMAZING children with me. Your children make me excited to come to work every day!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Buckley
Homework
Monday- Read your favorite book to your parents.
Tuesday- Play a game with your familyJ
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Week of 12-12-16 Important dates:
Homework
Monday - Read 20 minutes and record, First in Math
Tuesday – Read 20 minutes & write about one family tradition your family does during the holiday season.
Wednesday - Read 20 minutes and record in log & write spelling words 3 times each.
Thursday - Read and record in log & Solve 39 + 41 = ____
Use at least two strategies that we have been learning in class. (Base-Ten, Expanded Form, Algorithm, Number Line)
Here is an overview of some of the things we will be working on during quarter 2:
Reading/ELA: Ask and answer questions; poetry; contractions; reflexive pronouns, adjectives, Prefixes & Suffixes
Writing: Informational/explanatory writing and non-fiction text features
Math: Measuring and solving problems involving lengths using centimeters, inches, feet, and meters; place value to 1,000; add and subtract within 20 using mental strategies; add and subtract within 100 using place value strategies; solving one- and two-step word problems within 20; line plots
Social Studies: Identify and describe contributions and character traits of James Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, and Mary Musgrove; ways goods and services are allocated, Needs and Wants
Science: Energy and force; seasonal changes
Week of 12-12-16 Important dates:
- December 9th Lewis Chorus sings at Piedmont Church
- Saturday 10th Breakfast with Santa 9-12
- Monday Art Club & McDonalds Night
Homework
Monday - Read 20 minutes and record, First in Math
Tuesday – Read 20 minutes & write about one family tradition your family does during the holiday season.
Wednesday - Read 20 minutes and record in log & write spelling words 3 times each.
Thursday - Read and record in log & Solve 39 + 41 = ____
Use at least two strategies that we have been learning in class. (Base-Ten, Expanded Form, Algorithm, Number Line)
Here is an overview of some of the things we will be working on during quarter 2:
Reading/ELA: Ask and answer questions; poetry; contractions; reflexive pronouns, adjectives, Prefixes & Suffixes
Writing: Informational/explanatory writing and non-fiction text features
Math: Measuring and solving problems involving lengths using centimeters, inches, feet, and meters; place value to 1,000; add and subtract within 20 using mental strategies; add and subtract within 100 using place value strategies; solving one- and two-step word problems within 20; line plots
Social Studies: Identify and describe contributions and character traits of James Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, and Mary Musgrove; ways goods and services are allocated, Needs and Wants
Science: Energy and force; seasonal changes
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Week of 12-5-16 Important dates:
- December 2nd Santa Arrives at Downtown Acworth. Lewis Chorus sings at 7pm!!!
- Monday Art Club
Monday - Read 20 minutes and record, First in Math 10 minutes
Tuesday – Read Let’s Go Snorkeling. Answer questions.
Wednesday - Read 20 minutes and record in log & write spelling words 3 times each.
Thursday - Read and record in log & Solve 29 + 37 = ____
Use at least two strategies that we have been learning in class. (Base-Ten, Expanded Form, Algorithm, Number Line)
Here is an overview of some of the things we will be working on during quarter 2:
Reading/ELA: Ask and answer questions; poetry; contractions; reflexive pronouns, adjectives, Prefixes & Suffixes
Writing: Informational/explanatory writing and non-fiction text features
Math: Measuring and solving problems involving lengths using centimeters, inches, feet, and meters; place value to 1,000; add and subtract within 20 using mental strategies; add and subtract within 100 using place value strategies; solving one- and two-step word problems within 20; line plots
Social Studies: Identify and describe contributions and character traits of James Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, and Mary Musgrove; ways goods and services are allocated, Needs and Wants
Science: Energy and force; seasonal changes
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Week of 11-28-16 Important dates:
Monday - Read 20 minutes and record, First in Math 10 minutes
Wednesday - Read 20 minutes and record in log & write spelling words 3 times each.
Thursday - Read and record in log & practice addition facts
Here is an overview of some of the things we will be working on during quarter 2:
Reading/ELA: Ask and answer questions; poetry; contractions; reflexive pronouns, adjectives, Prefixes & Suffixes
Writing: Informational/explanatory writing and non-fiction text features
Math: Measuring and solving problems involving lengths using centimeters, inches, feet, and meters; place value to 1,000; add and subtract within 20 using mental strategies; add and subtract within 100 using place value strategies; solving one- and two-step word problems within 20
Social Studies: Identify and describe contributions and character traits of James Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, and Mary Musgrove; ways goods and services are allocated, Needs and Wants
Science: Energy and force; seasonal changes
Week of 11-28-16 Important dates:
- Fall Break No School week of 11-21-16
- Monday Art Club
- Friday Sparkles Night
Monday - Read 20 minutes and record, First in Math 10 minutes
Wednesday - Read 20 minutes and record in log & write spelling words 3 times each.
Thursday - Read and record in log & practice addition facts
Here is an overview of some of the things we will be working on during quarter 2:
Reading/ELA: Ask and answer questions; poetry; contractions; reflexive pronouns, adjectives, Prefixes & Suffixes
Writing: Informational/explanatory writing and non-fiction text features
Math: Measuring and solving problems involving lengths using centimeters, inches, feet, and meters; place value to 1,000; add and subtract within 20 using mental strategies; add and subtract within 100 using place value strategies; solving one- and two-step word problems within 20
Social Studies: Identify and describe contributions and character traits of James Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, and Mary Musgrove; ways goods and services are allocated, Needs and Wants
Science: Energy and force; seasonal changes
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Week of 11-14-16 Important dates:
Monday-Friday - Read 20 minutes each night and record, Work on Turkey Project!
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Here is an overview of some of the things we will be working on during quarter 2:
Reading/ELA: Ask and answer questions; poetry; contractions; reflexive pronouns, adjectives, verbs
Writing: Informational/explanatory writing and non-fiction text features
Math: Measuring and solving problems involving lengths using centimeters, inches, feet, and meters; place value to 1,000; add and subtract within 20 using mental strategies; add and subtract within 100 using place value strategies; solving one- and two-step word problems within 20…
Social Studies: Identify and describe contributions and character traits of James Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, and Mary Musgrove; ways goods and services are allocated
Science: Energy and force; seasonal changes
Week of 11-14-16 Important dates:
- Monday Art Club
- Thursday Garden Club
Monday-Friday - Read 20 minutes each night and record, Work on Turkey Project!
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Here is an overview of some of the things we will be working on during quarter 2:
Reading/ELA: Ask and answer questions; poetry; contractions; reflexive pronouns, adjectives, verbs
Writing: Informational/explanatory writing and non-fiction text features
Math: Measuring and solving problems involving lengths using centimeters, inches, feet, and meters; place value to 1,000; add and subtract within 20 using mental strategies; add and subtract within 100 using place value strategies; solving one- and two-step word problems within 20…
Social Studies: Identify and describe contributions and character traits of James Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, and Mary Musgrove; ways goods and services are allocated
Science: Energy and force; seasonal changes
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Week of 11-7-16 Important dates:
Monday - Read 20 minutes and record, First in Math 10 minutes
Wednesday - Read 20 minutes and record in log & Study Island Math Real World addition & subtraction
Thursday - Read and record in log Study Island Math Addition & Subtraction within 100 & Study for Tomochichi
Friday – Study for Tomochichi test Monday
Here is an overview of some of the things we will be working on during quarter 2:
Reading/ELA: Ask and answer questions; poetry; contractions; reflexive pronouns, adjectives
Writing: Informational/explanatory writing and non-fiction text features
Math: Measuring and solving problems involving lengths using centimeters, inches, feet, and meters; place value to 1,000; add and subtract within 20 using mental strategies; add and subtract within 100 using place value strategies; solving one- and two-step word problems within 20…
Social Studies: Identify and describe contributions and character traits of James Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, and Mary Musgrove; ways goods and services are allocated
Science: Energy and force; seasonal changes
Week of 11-7-16 Important dates:
- Monday Art Club & Mary Musgrove Test
- No School Tuesday for Election Day
Monday - Read 20 minutes and record, First in Math 10 minutes
Wednesday - Read 20 minutes and record in log & Study Island Math Real World addition & subtraction
Thursday - Read and record in log Study Island Math Addition & Subtraction within 100 & Study for Tomochichi
Friday – Study for Tomochichi test Monday
Here is an overview of some of the things we will be working on during quarter 2:
Reading/ELA: Ask and answer questions; poetry; contractions; reflexive pronouns, adjectives
Writing: Informational/explanatory writing and non-fiction text features
Math: Measuring and solving problems involving lengths using centimeters, inches, feet, and meters; place value to 1,000; add and subtract within 20 using mental strategies; add and subtract within 100 using place value strategies; solving one- and two-step word problems within 20…
Social Studies: Identify and describe contributions and character traits of James Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, and Mary Musgrove; ways goods and services are allocated
Science: Energy and force; seasonal changes
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Week of 10-31-16 Important dates:
Monday - Read 20 minutes and record, First in Math 10 minutes
Tuesday - Read 20 minutes and record in log & write your spelling words 3 times each
Wednesday - Read 20 minutes and record in log & Study Island Math Comparing numbers
Thursday - Read and record in log Study Island Math free choice & Study for Mary Musgrove
Friday – Study for Mary Musgrove test Monday
Here is an overview of some of the things we will be working on during quarter 2:
Reading/ELA: Ask and answer questions; poetry; contractions; reflexive pronouns…
Writing: Informational/explanatory writing and non-fiction text features
Math: Measuring and solving problems involving lengths using centimeters, inches, feet, and meters; place value to 1,000; add and subtract within 20 using mental strategies; add and subtract within 100 using place value strategies; solving one- and two-step word problems within 20…
Social Studies: Identify and describe contributions and character traits of
James Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, and Mary Musgrove; ways goods and services are allocated
Science: Energy and force; seasonal changes
Week of 10-31-16 Important dates:
- Monday Art Club
- Monday STEM activity 8:15am-10am
- Monday Dress like your favorite book character
- Monday James Oglethorpe Test
- Friday Sky Zone Night
Monday - Read 20 minutes and record, First in Math 10 minutes
Tuesday - Read 20 minutes and record in log & write your spelling words 3 times each
Wednesday - Read 20 minutes and record in log & Study Island Math Comparing numbers
Thursday - Read and record in log Study Island Math free choice & Study for Mary Musgrove
Friday – Study for Mary Musgrove test Monday
Here is an overview of some of the things we will be working on during quarter 2:
Reading/ELA: Ask and answer questions; poetry; contractions; reflexive pronouns…
Writing: Informational/explanatory writing and non-fiction text features
Math: Measuring and solving problems involving lengths using centimeters, inches, feet, and meters; place value to 1,000; add and subtract within 20 using mental strategies; add and subtract within 100 using place value strategies; solving one- and two-step word problems within 20…
Social Studies: Identify and describe contributions and character traits of
James Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, and Mary Musgrove; ways goods and services are allocated
Science: Energy and force; seasonal changes
Week of 10-24-16 Important dates:
Homework
Monday (Wear Red)- Read 20 minutes and record, First in Math 10 minutes
Tuesday (Wear boots)- Read 20 minutes and record in log & 1 activity on Spellingcity.com (login in blue folders)
Wednesday (Mix and match clothes)- Read 20 minutes and record in log & 10 minutes in First In Math
Thursday (Crazy socks)- Read and record in log & First in Math
Friday (Wear your favorite TEAM shirt)-
Here is an overview of some of the things we will be working on during quarter 2:
Reading/ELA: Ask and answer questions; poetry; contractions; reflexive pronouns…
Writing: Informational/explanatory writing
Math: Measuring and solving problems involving lengths using centimeters, inches, feet, and meters; place value to 1,000; add and subtract within 20 using mental strategies; add and subtract within 100 using place value strategies; solving one- and two-step word problems within 20…
Social Studies: Identify and describe contributions and character traits of
James Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, and Mary Musgrove; ways goods and services are allocated
Science: Energy and force; seasonal changes
- Monday Art Club
- Red Ribbon Week (See below)
Homework
Monday (Wear Red)- Read 20 minutes and record, First in Math 10 minutes
Tuesday (Wear boots)- Read 20 minutes and record in log & 1 activity on Spellingcity.com (login in blue folders)
Wednesday (Mix and match clothes)- Read 20 minutes and record in log & 10 minutes in First In Math
Thursday (Crazy socks)- Read and record in log & First in Math
Friday (Wear your favorite TEAM shirt)-
Here is an overview of some of the things we will be working on during quarter 2:
Reading/ELA: Ask and answer questions; poetry; contractions; reflexive pronouns…
Writing: Informational/explanatory writing
Math: Measuring and solving problems involving lengths using centimeters, inches, feet, and meters; place value to 1,000; add and subtract within 20 using mental strategies; add and subtract within 100 using place value strategies; solving one- and two-step word problems within 20…
Social Studies: Identify and describe contributions and character traits of
James Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, and Mary Musgrove; ways goods and services are allocated
Science: Energy and force; seasonal changes
Buckley News
Week of 10-17-16 Important dates:
Homework
Monday- Read 20 minutes and record, First in Math 10 minutes
Tuesday- Read 20 minutes and record in log & 1 activity on Spellingcity.com (login in blue folders)
Wednesday- Read 20 minutes and record in log
& 10 minutes in First In Math
Thursday- Read and record in log & First in Math
What we are learning…..
ELA- We will be studying long i diagraph patterns and Daily 5
Math- We are beginning measurement (inches, feet, centimeters, meters)
Week of 10-17-16 Important dates:
- Monday Art Club
- CONFERENCE WEEK~ EARLY REALEASE at 12:10pm
Homework
Monday- Read 20 minutes and record, First in Math 10 minutes
Tuesday- Read 20 minutes and record in log & 1 activity on Spellingcity.com (login in blue folders)
Wednesday- Read 20 minutes and record in log
& 10 minutes in First In Math
Thursday- Read and record in log & First in Math
What we are learning…..
ELA- We will be studying long i diagraph patterns and Daily 5
Math- We are beginning measurement (inches, feet, centimeters, meters)
Buckley News
Week of 10-10-16 Important dates:
Homework
Monday- Read 20 minutes and record, study for States of Matter test
Tuesday- Read 20 minutes and record in log & 1 activity on Spellingcity.com (login in blue folders)
Wednesday- Study for States of Matter test, Read 20 minutes and record in log
& 10 minutes in First In Math
Thursday- Read and record in log & First in Math
What we are learning…..
Writing- We are continuing Narrative Writing and using the editing process before publishing on the computer.
ELA- We are beginning Fables and completing summative assessments
Math- We are reviewing Q1 standards and taking assessments
Science- We will review and assess on States of Matter
Week of 10-10-16 Important dates:
- Monday Art Club & McDonald’s Night
- Thursday States of Matter Assessment
- Friday Pizza BINGO
Homework
Monday- Read 20 minutes and record, study for States of Matter test
Tuesday- Read 20 minutes and record in log & 1 activity on Spellingcity.com (login in blue folders)
Wednesday- Study for States of Matter test, Read 20 minutes and record in log
& 10 minutes in First In Math
Thursday- Read and record in log & First in Math
What we are learning…..
Writing- We are continuing Narrative Writing and using the editing process before publishing on the computer.
ELA- We are beginning Fables and completing summative assessments
Math- We are reviewing Q1 standards and taking assessments
Science- We will review and assess on States of Matter
You’re Invited to the AHS 3rd Annual Daddy-Daughter Dance
It’s a Princess Party Celebration so come dressed as your favorite princess and make sure to bring your favorite prince!
(dressed in Sunday best of course)
Date: Saturday, November 5th, 2016
Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm
Location: Allatoona High School Cafeteria
Cost: Daddy +1 = $25 +2=$30 +3 or more = $35 *Check or Cash (exact change please)
Please RSVP to [email protected] so we can plan accordingly.
Payment due upon arrival. All checks should be made payable to AHS Mini-Miracle (can pay cash – exact change please. 100% of proceeds raised will support the UGA Miracle Foundation for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. More information may be found at www.ugamiracle.org.
If you have any further questions, please email
Jennifer Dorrough
AHS HELM Lead Mentor
10-3-16
I hope you all had a wonderful Fall Break!
Homework this week will be to study for Creek and Cherokee Test that is on Wednesday and read and record in log.
Spelling words are coming home today. Here is an additional list to the left.
Friday is our Performing Arts Field Trip. The students will be seeing Peter Pan. They may dress nice if they would like:)
I hope you all had a wonderful Fall Break!
Homework this week will be to study for Creek and Cherokee Test that is on Wednesday and read and record in log.
Spelling words are coming home today. Here is an additional list to the left.
Friday is our Performing Arts Field Trip. The students will be seeing Peter Pan. They may dress nice if they would like:)
Buckley News
Week of 9-19-16 Important dates:
Homework
Monday- Study Island ELA- Recounting Stories.
Tuesday- Read 20 minutes and record in log & 1 activity on Spellingcity.com (login in blue folders)
Wednesday- Study Island ELA- Characters
& 10 minutes in First In Math
Thursday- Study Island ELA- Setting & First in Math
What we are learning…..
Writing- We are continuing Narrative Writing with a focus on “GOOD HOOKS” and “GOOD Endings”
ELA- We are continuing Literary and Informational texts, Retelling using SCOOP, and ask and answer questions
Math- We are continuing to use strategies to add and subtract (counting on, make a ten, doubles & near doubles)
Social Studies- We will continue Creek & Cherokee and begin learning about Sequoyah
Week of 9-19-16 Important dates:
- Monday Art Club & Chic Fila night
- Thursday Engineering Night
Homework
Monday- Study Island ELA- Recounting Stories.
Tuesday- Read 20 minutes and record in log & 1 activity on Spellingcity.com (login in blue folders)
Wednesday- Study Island ELA- Characters
& 10 minutes in First In Math
Thursday- Study Island ELA- Setting & First in Math
What we are learning…..
Writing- We are continuing Narrative Writing with a focus on “GOOD HOOKS” and “GOOD Endings”
ELA- We are continuing Literary and Informational texts, Retelling using SCOOP, and ask and answer questions
Math- We are continuing to use strategies to add and subtract (counting on, make a ten, doubles & near doubles)
Social Studies- We will continue Creek & Cherokee and begin learning about Sequoyah
Buckley News
Week of 9-12-16 Important dates:
Monday- Read & record in log, Pre-test on Study Island for Math (please do not help your student. I need to know what they know)
Tuesday- Read 20 minutes and record in log & 1 activity on Spellingcity.com (login in blue folders)
Wednesday- Read 20 minutes & record in log & First in Math
Thursday- Read 20 minutes and record in log & finish any work in your homework folder.
Students with unfinished work will come home with a blue folder. Please have your child finish this work and return on Monday!
What we are learning…..
Writing- We are beginning a new Narrative Writing.
ELA- We are continuing Literary and Informational texts, Main Idea, and ask and answer questions.
Math- We are introducing addition and subtract strategies.
Social Studies- We will begin learning about Creek a
& Cherokee Indians.
Phonics-Open syllable words & review VCe patterns
Spelling Words:
cry
go
she
fly
we
so
baby
robot
funny
happy
program
total
siren
iris
gravy
shiny
shaky
shady
Week of 9-12-16 Important dates:
- Monday Art Club
- Wednesday Drama Kids & Hip Hop Class
- Friday Constitution Day
Monday- Read & record in log, Pre-test on Study Island for Math (please do not help your student. I need to know what they know)
Tuesday- Read 20 minutes and record in log & 1 activity on Spellingcity.com (login in blue folders)
Wednesday- Read 20 minutes & record in log & First in Math
Thursday- Read 20 minutes and record in log & finish any work in your homework folder.
Students with unfinished work will come home with a blue folder. Please have your child finish this work and return on Monday!
What we are learning…..
Writing- We are beginning a new Narrative Writing.
ELA- We are continuing Literary and Informational texts, Main Idea, and ask and answer questions.
Math- We are introducing addition and subtract strategies.
Social Studies- We will begin learning about Creek a
& Cherokee Indians.
Phonics-Open syllable words & review VCe patterns
Spelling Words:
cry
go
she
fly
we
so
baby
robot
funny
happy
program
total
siren
iris
gravy
shiny
shaky
shady
Buckley News
Week of 9-6-16 Important dates:
Homework
Monday- Study for your Georgia Regions Test!!!
Tuesday- Read 20 minutes and record in log & 1 activity on Spellingcity.com (login in blue folders)
Wednesday- Read 20 minutes and record in log
& 10 minutes in First In Math
Thursday- Read 20 minutes and record in log & finish any work in your homework folder.
What we are learning…..
Writing- We are continuing Narrative Writing and beginning to edit our writing.
ELA- We are continuing Literary and Informational texts, Main Idea, and Ask and answer questions
Math- We are continuing to review skip counting to understand place value & comparing two 3 digit numbers.
Social Studies- We will begin learning about Georgia Rivers.
Week of 9-6-16 Important dates:
- Monday is Labor Day (No School)
- Wednesday Drama Kids & Hip Hop Class
Homework
Monday- Study for your Georgia Regions Test!!!
Tuesday- Read 20 minutes and record in log & 1 activity on Spellingcity.com (login in blue folders)
Wednesday- Read 20 minutes and record in log
& 10 minutes in First In Math
Thursday- Read 20 minutes and record in log & finish any work in your homework folder.
What we are learning…..
Writing- We are continuing Narrative Writing and beginning to edit our writing.
ELA- We are continuing Literary and Informational texts, Main Idea, and Ask and answer questions
Math- We are continuing to review skip counting to understand place value & comparing two 3 digit numbers.
Social Studies- We will begin learning about Georgia Rivers.
Buckley News
Week of 8-29-16 Important dates:
Homework
Monday- Read 20 minutes and record in log
& 10 minutes of First In Math
Tuesday- Read 20 minutes and record in log & 1 activity on Spellingcity.com (login in blue folders)
Wednesday- Read 20 minutes and record in log
& 10 minutes in First In Math
Thursday- Read 20 minutes and record in log & Study for Georgia Regions Test on Tuesday September 6th
What we are learning…..
Writing- We are continuing Narrative Writing
ELA- Literary and Informational texts and Ask and answer questions
Math- We are reviewing skip counting to understand place value & comparing two 3 digit numbers.
Social Studies- We will begin learning about Georgia Regions.
Week of 8-29-16 Important dates:
- Monday Art Club
- Wednesday Drama Kids
Homework
Monday- Read 20 minutes and record in log
& 10 minutes of First In Math
Tuesday- Read 20 minutes and record in log & 1 activity on Spellingcity.com (login in blue folders)
Wednesday- Read 20 minutes and record in log
& 10 minutes in First In Math
Thursday- Read 20 minutes and record in log & Study for Georgia Regions Test on Tuesday September 6th
What we are learning…..
Writing- We are continuing Narrative Writing
ELA- Literary and Informational texts and Ask and answer questions
Math- We are reviewing skip counting to understand place value & comparing two 3 digit numbers.
Social Studies- We will begin learning about Georgia Regions.
Buckley News
Week of 8-22-16 Important dates:
Homework
Monday- Read 20 minutes and record in log
& 10 minutes of First In Math
Tuesday- Read 20 minutes and record in log
Wednesday- Read 20 minutes and record in log
& 10 minutes in First In Math
Thursday- Read 20 minutes and record in log
What we are learning…..
Writing- We are continuing Narrative Writing
ELA- Literary and Informational texts and Ask and answer questions
Math- Place Value using Base Ten, Expanded Form, and Word Form
Social Studies- We will begin learning about maps and the compass rose.
Week of 8-22-16 Important dates:
- Monday Chic fila Night
- Art Club
- Wednesday Drama Kids
Homework
Monday- Read 20 minutes and record in log
& 10 minutes of First In Math
Tuesday- Read 20 minutes and record in log
Wednesday- Read 20 minutes and record in log
& 10 minutes in First In Math
Thursday- Read 20 minutes and record in log
What we are learning…..
Writing- We are continuing Narrative Writing
ELA- Literary and Informational texts and Ask and answer questions
Math- Place Value using Base Ten, Expanded Form, and Word Form
Social Studies- We will begin learning about maps and the compass rose.
8/12/16
Thank you to the parents who attended Open House!
We had a great week of learning and team building!
Homework~ Students were given their reading logs. Please have your child read at least 20 minutes each night and record on the log. Also have your child write their phone number and address on the note card provided. Keep it in their folder and practice it all week!
Standards we will be working on next week include:
ELA~ We are working on Daily 5 procedures and routines for Read to Self and Work on Writing. Mrs. Buckley is working with students individually to assess reading levels.
Writing~ We are continuing to understand "what good writers do". We are also beginning to write a Personal Narrative.
Math~ We are reviewing place value and value. We are learning math workshop behaviors and expectations.
Science~ We are learning about coniferous and deciduous trees.
Thank you to the parents who attended Open House!
We had a great week of learning and team building!
Homework~ Students were given their reading logs. Please have your child read at least 20 minutes each night and record on the log. Also have your child write their phone number and address on the note card provided. Keep it in their folder and practice it all week!
Standards we will be working on next week include:
ELA~ We are working on Daily 5 procedures and routines for Read to Self and Work on Writing. Mrs. Buckley is working with students individually to assess reading levels.
Writing~ We are continuing to understand "what good writers do". We are also beginning to write a Personal Narrative.
Math~ We are reviewing place value and value. We are learning math workshop behaviors and expectations.
Science~ We are learning about coniferous and deciduous trees.