The Week of May 2nd

This week in language arts, we will…

·      Celebrate our poetry unit

·      Write small moments and revise

·      Recognize different types of media (books, magazines, newspapers, etc.)

·      Discover new vocabulary through a weekly read aloud

·      Categorize words to learn spelling patterns

·      Practice using proper capitalization and punctuation on existing writing.

·      Work on IStation 

This week in math, we will…

·      Learn about the responsibilities attached to money such as saving and spending on the things we need

·      Solve problems of the day independently, then as a class

·      Participate in our math stations

·      Work on Reflex Math and Think Central while in computer lab

This week in Science, we will...

·      Continue our unit on Magnets

Get Your Calendars Out!

May Events

2^nd       OUES Choir Performs at School Board Meeting (5:30-6:00pm)

9^th        STAAR Math Testing for 3rd & 4th Grade (Closed Campus)

9^th        National SRO Week

10^th      STAAR Reading Testing for 3rd & 4th Grade (Closed Campus)

11^th      National School Nurse Day

16^th      EIS Tour for 4th Grade Students

17^th      Choir Field Trip         

18^th      Walk a Mile for 3rd & 4th Grade

18^th      Morris Brothers Program

19^th      4th Grade Recorder and Choir Performance (8:30am and 6:00pm)

25^th      May Birthday Lunches on the Stage

26^th      Field Day at Dragon Stadium

27^th      Bad Weather Day

30^th      Memorial Day

31^st      April/May Ticket Winner Party

June Events

1^st        Kindergarten Graduation

4th Grade Sleepover

2^nd       Last Day of School/Early Release

This week in language arts, we will…

·      Continue writing poetry

·      Celebrate our poetry

·      Reflect and interpret important information

·      Discover new vocabulary through a weekly read aloud

·      Categorize words to learn spelling patterns

·      Practice using proper capitalization and punctuation on paragraphs that have none.

·      Work on iStation while in computer lab

This week in math, we will…

·      Continue our time unit

·      Write about how and why we earn money

·      Solve problems of the day independently, then as a class

·      Participate in our math stations

·      Work on Reflex Math and Think Central while in computer lab

This week in Science, we will…

·      Learn about magnets

Get Your Calendar Out!

 April Events

27^th       Administrative Professionals Day

29^th       April Birthday Lunches on the Stage

May Events

2^nd       OUES Choir Performs at School Board Meeting (5:30-6:00pm)

9^th        STAAR Math Testing for 3rd & 4th Grade (Closed Campus)

9^th        National SRO Week

10^th      STAAR Reading Testing for 3rd & 4th Grade (Closed Campus)

11^th      National School Nurse Day

16^th      EIS Tour for 4th Grade Students

17^th      Choir Field Trip         

18^th      Walk a Mile for 3rd & 4th Grade

18^th      Morris Brothers Program

19^th      4th Grade Recorder and Choir Performance (8:30am and 6:00pm)

25^th      May Birthday Lunches on the Stage

26^th      Field Day at Dragon Stadium

27^th      Bad Weather Day

30^th      Memorial Day

31^st      April/May Ticket Winner Party

June Events

1^st        Kindergarten Graduation

4th Grade Sleepover

2^nd       Last Day of School/Early Release

This week in Language Arts, we will…

·      Continue writing poetry

·      Reflect on the characters and their feelings

·      Discover new vocabulary through a weekly read aloud

·      Categorize words to learn spelling patterns

·      Practice using proper capitalization and punctuation in existing writing.

·      Work on IStation while in computer lab.  

This week in Math, we will…

·      Begin our time unit

·      Solve problems of the day independently, then as a class

·      Participate in our math stations

·      Work on Reflex Math and Think Central while in computer lab

This week in Social Studies, we will...

·      Learn about goods, services, wants, and needs

This week in Science, we will...

·      Study and discuss the importance of recycling and conserving natural resources

·      Celebrate Earth Day!

Additional Announcements

First Grade will continue to have Star Lab during our Science Lab time on Friday. Please make sure your child has socks for that day. 

Get Your Calendars Out!

April Events

18^th     Staff Appreciation Week

19^th     PTO Teacher Luncheon

21^st      Spring Disbursement Committee Meeting in Conference Room (1:00-2:45)

Camp Kindergarten (3:30-4:45)

27^th       Administrative Professionals Day

29^th       April Birthday Lunches on the Stage

This week in Language Arts, we will...

·      Continue writing poetry

·      Reflect about our favorite part of the story and characters

·      Discover new vocabulary through a weekly read aloud

·      Categorize words to learn spelling patterns

·      Practice using proper capitalization and punctuation on paragraphs that have none.

·      Work on iStation while in computer lab. 

This week in Math, we will…

·      Continue measurement

·      Solve problems of the day independently, then as a class

·      Participate in our math stations

·      Work on Reflex Math and Think Central while in computer lab

This week in Social Studies, we’ll 

• Learn about goods, services, wants and needs.

Additional Announcements

1.    The Art to Remember deadline has been extended! Parents can still order items online using your child’s code that was written on the envelope. If you no longer have the envelope/code or have any additional questions, feel free to contact Mrs. Bunch at Gayle.Bunch@southlakecarroll.edu

2.    Tonight is OUES night at the varsity Dragon baseball game. Not only will our amazing 4^th grade choir be performing, but our very own first grader, Cole Walker, will be throwing out the first pitch. Not only that, but 4^th grader Kang To will be the official Bat Boy! Come show some Dragon love tonight! PLAY BALL!

Finally, get your calendars out!

April Events

12^th     2^nd Grade Sound Museum Performances (8:30am and 5:30pm)

14^th     National School Librarian Day

EIS Administration Visit with 4^th Grade Parents in OUES Library (9:00-10:30am)

March/April Ticket Winner Party (1:45-2:15)

18^th     Staff Appreciation Week

19^th     PTO Teacher Luncheon

21^st      Spring Disbursement Committee Meeting in Conference Room (1:00-2:45)

Camp Kindergarten (3:30-4:45)

27^thAdministrative Professionals Day

29^thApril Birthday Lunches on the Stage

The Week of April 4th

This week in Language Arts, we will...

• Begin our poetry unit
• Use context clues to determine word meanings
• Continue our study on Adverbs
• Discover new vocabulary through a weekly read aloud
• Categorize words to learn spelling patterns
• Practice using proper capitalization and punctuation in existing writing
• Work on iStation in the Computer Lab

This week in Math, we will...

• Begin our study on measurement
• Solve problems of the day independently, then as a class
• Participate in math stations
• Work on Reflex Math and Think Central in the computer lab

This week in Science, we will...

• Continue our study on energy focusing specifically on heat, light, and sound

Additional Announcements

     Don’t forget to return our Field Trip Waiver from as well as the chaperone slip (if you are interested in being entered into the chaperone lottery) by next Tuesday, April 5th. Also, please be sure to include cash or a check payable to OUES. The amount per child is $7.50. I received some forms today that did not have the money included. 

    Get your Calendar out!

April Events

7^th        Kindergarten Registration in the Cafeteria (8:30-10:00)

8^th        Parent Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast/PTO Meeting in Library (9:00-11:00)

            Spirit Shop Open during Lunch Periods

            March Birthday Lunches on the Stage

            Old Union Night at Dragon Baseball (7:00)

12^th      2^nd Grade Sound Museum Performances (8:30am and 5:30pm)

14^th      National School Librarian Day

  EIS Administration Visit with 4^th Grade Parents in OUES Library (9:00-10:30am)

            March/April Ticket Winner Party (1:45-2:15)

18^th      Staff Appreciation Week

19^th      PTO Teacher Luncheon

21^st      Spring Disbursement Committee Meeting in Conference Room (1:00-2:45)

            Camp Kindergarten (3:30-4:45)

27^th      Administrative Professionals Day

29^th      April Birthday Lunches on the Stage