Week of Feb. 25

Feb. 26- Picture Day!  Class pictures are prepaid.

Six Flags forms are due Feb. 27^th! You may turn them early if you wish.

In Language Arts this week, we will…

·       Use authors as mentors

·       Write with “comeback lines”

·       Notice new text structures and apply them to our writing

·       Determine the author’s purpose

·       Reflect on the author’s message

·       Sort words according to spelling patterns

·       Learn about hard and soft c sounds

·       Read word family poems to reinforce the patterns that many words have

In Math, we will…

·       Find the sums of double plus one facts

·       Write double facts along with the corresponding double plus one facts

·       Play games to reinforce addition

·       Begin our subtraction unit

·       Problem solve using SSM, SWA, and BSD plans

·      Participate in our math stations! 

In Science, we will learn more about plants!

Week of Feb. 18

Feb. 26- Picture Day!

Book Fair is this week!  Come check it out!

Six Flags forms are due Feb. 27^th.  You may turn them early if you wish.

In Language Arts this week, we will…

·       Finish up our nonfiction writing unit.

·       Use authors as mentors

·       Determine the author’s purpose

·       Stretch a small moment into a story

·       Incorporate ellipses into our writing

·       Notice “comeback lines” in authors’ writing

·       Continue to explore nonfiction

·       Sort words according to spelling patterns

·       Learn about hard and soft c sounds

·       Read word family poems to reinforce the patterns that many words have

In Math, we will…

·       Add 10 and subtract 10 from a number

·       Find doubles of a number

·       Practice different addition strategies

·       Play games to reinforce addition

·       Problem solve using SSM, SWA, and BSD plans

·      Participate in our math stations! 

In Science, we will be focusing on health. (nutrition, dental care and hygiene)

Week of Feb. 11

Jump Rope for Heart

It is during the regular PE time next Mon and Tuesday, 2/11 and 2/12.

Parents are invited to come and watch some of the jump rope tricks and then can participate with their children in a station format. The envelopes are also due at that time. Ms. Specht  would be glad to accept them all the way until the following Monday.

Our third grade students will be hard at work raising money for lung cancer beginning February 5^th  through February 13th. As you may know, one of our very own was diagnosed with lung cancer around this time last year. Cassie Gilmore, a third grade teacher, returned to teaching this year and continues to be an inspiration for us all.  We’re excited to support the National Lung Cancer Partnership in honor of our teacher, co-worker, and friend. Beginning Tuesday, students may purchase wrist bands for $5 each. We’re hoping all families at OUES will jump on board and purchase wristbands for the entire family! They will come in adult and youth sizes. If you are interested in donating more than the wristband amount, we’re attaching a tax donation form to the wristband order form. Thank you for helping us make a difference as we fight back against lung cancer!

Valentine’s Day Parties!

2:00 on Thursday the 14^th. (Everyone is welcome.)

Don’t forget to send in valentines to each child.  An extra nut-free treat is welcome. Send in a decorated (or not decorated) box or bag on the 13^th or 14^th. We will be graphing conversation hearts, eating some treats and reading our cards. Fun!tter posted January 7, 2012

In Language Arts this week, we will…

·       Write “all about books”.  The kids have enjoyed writing nonfiction pieces about what they love!

·       Fix up and fancy up our writing for publication

·       Use text features to locate information

·       Sort words according to spelling patterns

·       Review nouns, verbs

·       Categorize long vowel words by their spelling patterns

·       Read word family poems to reinforce the patterns that many words have

In Math, we will…

·       Play “counter toss” to reinforce addition

·       Use the hundred chart to discover number patterns

·       Compare and order numbers

·       Add 10 to numbers by playing “The Great Bug Chase”

·       Play a variety of addition games to reinforce the concept

·       Problem solve using SSM, SWA, and BSD plans

·      Participate in our math stations! 

We will finish our biography research this week.  We will also present what we’ve learned to the class!  Everything will be prepared in class.

In Science, we will be focusing on plants!

Week of Feb. 4

Parent Conferences this week! 

Feb. 6- Thomas and Graviett

Feb. 7- Johnson and White

100^th Day of School!- Feb. 7

Johnson and White will celebrate “100-1 Day of School” on Feb. 6.  This is due to substitutes being in the room for conference day.  The teachers don’t want to miss the fun! Your child will be invited to dress like a 100-year old!  This is not required.  The children may bring a 100^th day snack- 100 pretzels, goldfish, popcorn pieces, Cheerios, etc .  Fun!

Our third grade students will be hard at work raising money for lung cancer beginning February 5^th  through February 13th. As you may know, one of our very own was diagnosed with lung cancer around this time last year. Cassie Gilmore, a third grade teacher, returned to teaching this year and continues to be an inspiration for us all.  We’re excited to support the National Lung Cancer Partnership in honor of our teacher, co-worker, and friend. Beginning Tuesday, students may purchase wrist bands for $5 each. We’re hoping all families at OUES will jump on board and purchase wristbands for the entire family! They will come in adult and youth sizes. If you are interested in donating more than the wristband amount, we’re attaching a tax donation form to the wristband order form. Thank you for helping us make a difference as we fight back against lung cancer!

“Our School, Our Voice”

Celebration Rally for Public Schools- Feb. 7 (7:00-8:30) Grapevine High School gym

Join taxpayers, parents and teachers from Carroll, Grapevine-Colleyville and Keller ISDs at a rally to support and showcase our public schools.  See you there!

Make Education A Priority

Jump Rope for Heart

Dates: Feb 11^th and 12^th during the regular PE period, 2 classes at a time

Parents are invited to participate in the jumping activities, and you are able to watch the students demonstrate their skills.

Envelopes are due by Feb 12^th. No worries if it does not come in until that Friday. Everything is voluntary, but all of the students will participate in our special day, whether or not they turn in donations.

Letter posted January 7, 2012

In Language Arts this week, we will…

·       Write “all about books”.  The kids have enjoyed writing nonfiction pieces about what they love!

·       Fix up and fancy up our writing for publication

·       Distinguish between fiction and nonfiction books

·       Use text features to locate information

·       Sort words according to spelling patterns

·       Read word family poems to reinforce the patterns that many words have

In Math, we will…

·       Play tic tac toe to practice addition

·       Play a variety of addition games to reinforce the concept

·       Add 2 numbers and decide if the sum is less than, more than or equal to 10

·       Problem solve using SSM, SWA, and BSD plans

·      Participate in our math stations! 

In Social Studies, we are continuing to work on our biography research activities. Presentations will be on the 12^th.  More information to come about that…