The Week of February 15th

This week in Language Arts, we will...

• Read other authors' books to discover writing patterns and styles
• Determine the author's purpose
• Discover new vocabulary through a weekly read aloud
• Categorize words to learn spelling patterns
• Practice using proper capitalization and punctuation on existing writing
• Work in iStation in the computer lab

This week in Math, we will...

• Continue learning about money
• Solve problems of the day independently, then as a class
• Participate in math stations
• Work on Reflex Math in the computer lab

This week in Science, we will...

• Learn about plants

Additional Announcements

1. Don't forget that you have a three day holiday! No school for kids on Monday, February 15!
   
2. Thank you so much for all your donations to the Woodridge Nursing Home in Grapevine. We appreciate you setting a wonderful and loving example to your kids by donating to those who may need a little extra TLC!
   
3. Remember during cooler temperatures to send your child to school with appropriate outerwear. Even when it's sunny outside, the wind chill can make recess very uncomfortable without a jacket! Thank you!
   
4. Don't Forget to register for "O What a Night" February 20th at The Marq! Join OUES families, staff and community partners in an adults only party benefiting OUES. Great food and drinks, live music, silent and live auction, a poker tournament...and so  much more! It is going to be a fun night! For more information, go to http://ouespto.ejoinme.org/owan

February Events

1^st-5^th   National School Counseling Week

1^st        1^st Grade Conferences-Graviett and Thomas

2^nd       1^st Grade Conferences-Evans and Johnson

9^th        General PTO Meeting in Library (9:00-11:30am)

10^th-11^th Jump Rope for Heart during Encore

11^th      Spring Photos (Retakes, Classes, Clubs)

12^th      Spirit Shop

12^th      Valentine Parties

15^th      Professional Development Day

18^th      4^th Grade Math CBA

19^th      4^th Grade Reading CBA

20^th      O What A Night-PTO Spring Fundraiser

22^nd     3^rd Grade Math CBA

23^rd      3^rd Grade Reading CBA

23^rd      2^nd Grade Math CBA

25^th      2^nd Grade Reading CBA

26^th      4^th Grade Writing CBA

26^th      February Birthday Lunches on the Stage