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

The Week of March 28th

This week in Language Arts, we will…

·      Edit and revise for publication

·      Celebrate our stories

·      Continue working on our retell

·      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 while in computer lab.  

This week in Math, we will…

·      Separate shapes into four equal shares

·      Create kite fractions

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

·      Participate in our math stations

·      Work on Reflex Math while in computer lab

This week in Science, we will...

·      Learn about heat, light, and sound

Additional Announcements

1.     Report cards will be available today, Thursday, March 24^th through Skyward Family Access. Your child’s report card will be available in Skyward Family Access under the Portfolio Tab. If you have any questions regarding grades, please don’t hesitate to ask! Below is a quick reminder of our grading standards:
3 = Mastered Expectation (child consistently demonstrates mastery independently)
2 = Making Progress (where most students fall, mastery fluctuates within different experiences)
1 = Below Grade Level Expectations

2.    Art to Remember orders are due back Monday, March 28^th . If you have any questions, please contact Gayle Bunch at Gayle.Bunch@southlakecarroll.edu

3.    Tuesday, March 29^th: CLOSED CAMPUS DUE TO STAAR TESTING
SPECIAL NOTE: due to STAAR testing, we will have a closed campus. This means that we request that you reschedule any volunteering or lunch with your child. In addition, recess will be in the field across the bridge. Students are welcome to bring any field type play equipment such as soccer balls, footballs, jump ropes, etc. 

Get Your Calendar Out!

March Events

29th      STAAR Writing (4th Grade)

 

April Events

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

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

8th      Spirit Shop Open during Lunch Periods8th      March Birthday Lunches on the Stage

8th      Old Union Night at Dragon Baseball (7:00)

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

14th     National School Librarian Day

14th     EIS Administration Visit with 4th Grade Parents in OUES Library (9:00-10:30am)

14th     March/April Ticket Winner Party (1:45-2:15)

18th     Staff Appreciation Week

21st     Camp Kindergarten (3:30-4:45)

27th     Administrative Professionals Day

29th     April Birthday Lunches on the Stage

The Week of March 21st

This week in Language Arts, we will...

• Edit and revise our stories for publication
• Continue to develop our retell ("Retell means Detail!")
• 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 in the computer lab

This week in Math, we will...

• Work with 3 dimensional figures (deconstruct and construct)
• Begin our fraction unit
• Solve problems of the 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...

• Begin identifying the various forms of energy

This week in Social Studies, we will...

• Learn about and create our own timelines
• Create our own calendar

Get Your Calendar Out!

March Events

14th      Spring Break Week

21st      Beginning of the 4th Grading Period

22nd     OUES Dining for Dragons (time & location TBD)

22nd     PTO Teacher Luncheon

24th      Muffins with Mom (7-7:45am)

25th      Bad Weather Day

29th      STAAR Writing (4th Grade)

 

April Events

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

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

8th      Spirit Shop Open during Lunch Periods

8th      March Birthday Lunches on the Stage

8th      Old Union Night at Dragon Baseball (7:00)

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

14th     National School Librarian Day

14th     EIS Administration Visit with 4th Grade Parents in OUES Library (9:00-10:30am)

14th     March/April Ticket Winner Party (1:45-2:15)

18th     Staff Appreciation Week

21st     Camp Kindergarten (3:30-4:45)

27th     Administrative Professionals Day

29th     April Birthday Lunches on the Stage

The Week of March 7th

This week in Language Arts, we will...

• Continue to write small moment stories
• Practice retelling
• Practice using the dictionary
• Discover new vocabulary through a weekly read aloud
• Categorize words to learn spelling patters
• Practice using proper capitalization and punctuation in existing writing
• Work on iStation in the computer lab

This week in Math, we will...

• Put 2D shapes together to  make new shapes
• Reinforce math vocabulary
• 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...

• Learn about animal life cycles

Get out your calendars!

March Events

7^th        Spring Book Fair Week

10^th      Open House-Math Night (5-6pm)

11^th      End of 3^rd Grading Period

11^th      February/March Birthday Lunches on the Stage

14^th      Spring Break Week

21^st      Beginning of the 4^th Grading Period

22^nd     OUES Dining for Dragons (time & location TBD)

24^th      Muffins with Mom (7-7:45am)

25^th      Bad Weather Day

29^th      STAAR Writing (4^th Grade)