January 29-February 2

Dates to Note: 

Monday, January 29: Word Build Begins

Tuesday, January 30: Math Unit 4 Posttest

Friday, February 2: Schoolwide Morning Meeting/Word Build Quiz

SNACKS!! 

Please make sure your child has a healthy snack every day!! When a child is hungry, it is harder for them to focus on their tasks at school. 

Word Study Update

We are beginning our Word Build books this week. This week, we will be all doing the same unit in order to set up the daily routine. Next week, students will be working with books that challenge them at their appropriate level. 

Reading Update

  The students are really enjoying the Making Meaning lessons. We are working on unit 4, focusing on narrative texts. This week's book is:

Math Update

We will be taking our Measurement/Geometry test on Tuesday. You can help at home by reviewing measurement conversions at home. This was a very quick unit!

Content Update-NEW UNITS!

Mrs. Canalichio's Homeroom: Virginia's Native Americans

Mrs. Elsie's Homeroom: Ecosystems

Ms. Shifflett's Homeroom: Electricity

January 15th - January 19th

Dates to Note: 

Monday, January 15: No School; MLK Holiday

Tuesday, January 16: Math Midyear Part One

Wednesday, January 17: Math Midyear Part Two

Thursday, January 18: Reading Midyear Part One

Friday, January 19: Reading Midyear Part Two

Monday, January 22: No School; Teacher workday.

Wednesday, January 24: Science Midyear

Yes, you are correct, it is a week full of tests!! These assessments are used data collection, not student grades. They help us to determine what skills students have mastered and areas we need to focus on over the next few months. You can help at home by making sure your child gets a good night sleep, has a healthy breakfast, and packing a healthy snack every day!!

SNACKS!! 

Please make sure your child has a healthy snack every day!! When a child is hungry, it is harder for them to focus on their tasks at school. 

With the winter months upon us, it is important to keep our students safe. We will do our best to get students outside every day, as long as the temperatures are high enough. We will offer an inside option on days when the wind chill is 32 or below. Students are able to go outside if their skin is covered. 

Word Study Update

NO WORDS THIS WEEK! 

Reading Update

  Midyear is this week. This is not a test your child can "study" for. We will be giving this assessment to determine the strengths and weaknesses of each child. It will also guide our instruction for the next few months. This IS NOT a grade!!!

Math Update

Midyear is this week. This is not a test your child can "study" for. We will be giving this assessment to determine the strengths and weaknesses of each child. It will also guide our instruction for the next few months. This IS NOT a grade!!!

Content Update

Last rotation of the 2nd quarter! 

Mrs. Canalichio: Virginia Geography to Mrs. Elsie's Class. 

Mrs. Elsie: Technology to Ms. Shifflett's Class. 

Ms. Shifflett: Force, Energy, & Motion to Mrs. Canalichio's class.

January 8-January 12

Dates to Note: 

• Monday, January 8th
• SRE Spelling Bee, 8:30 am, Library

• Friday, January 12
• School-Wide Morning Meeting
• Magic Show (For those students who earned it through the PTO chocolate sales event.)

• Monday, January 15th
• Holiday - Martin Luther King Day
• Monday, January 22nd
• Teacher Work Day

With the winter months upon us, it is important to keep our students safe. We will do our best to get students outside every day, as long as the temperatures are high enough. We will offer an inside option on days when the wind chill is 32 or below. Students are able to go outside if their skin is covered. 

Word Study Update

NO WORDS THIS WEEK! We will be doing a mini unit on reference materials. 

Our Representivites are:

Shifflett: Ryan Davison, Lia deGoa alternate 

Canalichio: Larry Foster, Lauren Peregoy alternate

Elsie: Creighton Doherty, Isabella Harrison alternate.

Reading Update

  The students are really enjoying the Making Meaning lessons. We are working on unit 4, focusing on narrative texts. This week's book is:

Writing Update

The students are really enjoying the procedural writing unit. Ask your child what they have decided to write about! We are also beginning a Thank You Note unit. 

Math Update

Make sure your child is really practicing those facts. Another way you can help at home is to find different shapes around the house and have your child tell you its name and its characteristics. 

Content Update

Last rotation of the 2nd quarter! 

Mrs. Canalichio: Virginia Geography to Mrs. Elsie's Class. 

Mrs. Elsie: Technology to Ms. Shifflett's Class. 

Ms. Shifflett: Force, Energy, & Motion to Mrs. Canalichio's class.

Wednesday January 3rd- Friday January 5th

Dates to Note: 

• Wednesday, January 3
• 1st Day Back!
• Friday, January 5
• School-Wide Morning Meeting
• Magic Show (For those students who earned it through the PTO chocolate sales event.)

• Monday, January 8th
• SRE Spelling Bee, 8:30 am, Library
• Monday, January 15th
• Holiday - Martin Luther King Day
• Monday, January 22nd
• Teacher Work Day

With the winter months upon us, it is important to keep our students safe. We will do our best to get students outside everday, as long as the temperatures are condusive. We will offer an inside option on days when the wind chill is 32 or below. Students are able to go outside if their skin is covered. 

Word Study Update

NO WORDS THIS SHORTENED WEEK!

Our Representivites are:

Shifflett: Ryan Davison, Lia deGoa alternate 

Canalichio: Larry Foster, Lauren Peregoy alternate

Elsie: Creighton Doherty, Isabella Harrison alternate.

Reading Update

  The students are really enjoying the Making Meaning lessons. We are working on unit 4, focusing on narrative texts. 

Writing Update

The students are really enjoying the procedural writing unit. Ask your child what they have decided to write about! We are also beginnning a Thank You Note unit. Please send in a list of gifts your child received and who they should thank for them. 

Math Update

Make sure your child is really practicing those facts. Another way you can help at home is to have your child practice finding perimeters around the house. 

Content Update

Last rotation of the 2nd quarter! 

Mrs. Canalichio: Virginia Geography to Mrs. Elsie's Class. 

Mrs. Elsie: Technology to Ms. Shifflett's Class. 

Ms. Shifflett: Force, Energy, & Motion to Mrs. Canalichio's class.