Sail into a 3rd Grade Adventure With Mrs. Castaneda

SCHOOL MISSION AND BELIEFS

MISSION

Doing

Outstanding

Work to

Ensure a

Love of

Learning

BELIEFS

The following statements we believe to be true about Dowell Elementary and our mission as educators:

We believe:

·  In maximizing time on task, so that student learning is the chief priority for the school. (Time on Task)

·  In holding high expectations for all members of the Dowell Community. (High Expectations)

·  In fostering positive relationships and mutual respect among all members of the Dowell Community in a safe and orderly environment.  (Respect for All People and Property & Safe and

Orderly

School

)

October 10, 2008

Two more weeks have gone by and these are some of the events we missed since our last edition.

**Congratulations Lauren for demonstrating integrity and being chosen for Breakfast of Champions for the month of October.

**Our students had a blast at Math Night in Publix this past Thursday night.  Students went away with great prizes!!!

Read more by clicking on the following link...  Download newsletter10_10_08.doc

10 de octubre, 2008

Dos semanas mas han pasado y estos son algunos de los eventos que han pasado desde la ultima edicion.

**Felicidades Lauren por demostrar integridad y ser seleccionada para nuestro Desayuno de Campeones por el mes de Octubre.

**Nuestros estudiantes se divirtierom bastante en nuestra Noche de Matematicas en Publix este pasado jueves. ¡¡¡Los estudiantes recibieron todo tipo de premios!!!

Lea mas al presionar el siguiente link:  Download newsletter10_10_08sp.doc

Your new activity for Computer Center

Week of 10/06/08

Here is a new activity for you to complete. You still do not have to complete any activities on paper. You will be playing a game to check your understanding. Use your headphones for this activity.

Enjoy the game at the following link:

http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/h/whowhatp.cfm

Computer Center

Here is your main idea practice for this week. Make sure you use headphones for this activity. You will not have to write anything down for your computer center this week. Enjoy the main idea game at the following link:

http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/book_buddy/rosie/skill_pre.html

Main Idea Practice

Welcome to our computer station. Here is your first assignment.

1. Click on the link below. Find the black and white picture and click on it to find the story.

http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/h/storysummaryp.cfm

2.Complete your main idea practice sheet as you read the story.

3. Keep your work in your green Language Arts folder. I will collect this on Friday.

Well done!!

FREE Family Fun Day at The Southern Museum

The Southern Museum will host a FREE Family Fun Day this Saturday, September 27, 2008  from 1:00 – 5:00 PM!

Come celebrate the opening of the NEW Jolley Education Center with family activities such as:

• Arts & Crafts
• Games
• Inflatable Train
• Educational Programs
• Tours of the new Jolley Education Center
• Weapons Demonstrations
• And more!

For more information, visit www.southernmuseum.org or call (770) 427-2117, extension 3174.  Sponsored by Ashton Staffing, Kennesaw Pediatrics, Primrose of Kennesaw, Kennesaw Museum Foundation.

The Southern Museum is located at 2829 Cherokee Street in Kennesaw.

Mark Your Calendars!!!

MATH Night at PUBLIX

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Location:

Publix at Dallas Highway

Times: 6

6:45-7:00 PTA Meeting

7:00-7:45 Last names A-M

:00-6:45 Last names N-Z

Hotdogs, drinks and treats for sale

Wear a Dowell T-shirt for a chance to win a prize.

No student drop off. Parents must stay with their children

.

Come and experience

how math connects

to the real world.

Join us for some

Math FUN

at

September 26, 2008

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September 12, 2008

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