The News of the Week

Important Information

Welcome– Miss Cappadona, our Kennesaw State student,  is now full time until December 7th. She will  teaching lessons with my guidance and also leading our Sound unit in Science.

Field Trip to Indian Mounds-

Our Trip is Wednesday, Nov. 14th. Please remember to send a lunch if you sign-up to send one. I am looking for volunteers. If you would like to help chaperon, please let me know.

Wanted!- Please send in empty paper towel rolls and/or toilet paper rolls. We will be making rain sticks with these.

A.R.—Students should have passed at least 6 tests with 80% or higher to be on track for making the A.R. goal. If your student has already made their 18 passed test goal, please encourage them to read chapter books to build even greater comprehension.

Computer Lab

Every 8 days we work in the computer lab. We have fabulous new computers. However, the headphones are not new. I am asking that each student have their own headphones. I will keep up with them and make sure your child uses their pair each time we visit the lab. Thank you so much for helping make our computer lab work valuable.

 

Focus of Lessons this Week

Reading– compare and contrast stories and characters in stories

Open Court and Make a Word- Letters sounds and word building

Writing– writing a friendly letter

Math– ordering numbers on a hundreds chart

S.S./Science/Health– Patriotic Symbols

Homework this Week

Math worksheet packet and Language arts packet. **All homework is due on Friday.

Reading each night is also a part of the homework. Students are to read at least 15 minutes every night and write the book read on the reading log. I will send home books if a child needs them. Otherwise they can read books from home or the library.

Reading Log Goals– Each time a student reads 60 minutes they earn a star. For every 5 stars, the student goes to the Treasure box.

My email: cynthia.brake@cobbk12.org

Blog address: http://dowell.typepad.com/brake

You can also access the blog from the Dowell home page by clicking on faculty and staff and then Cindy Brake.