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How are we navigating learning in our class?

How we are navigating…

These are the essential questions for our Standards and Units of Study:

Reading – How do I identify the main idea and supporting details of informational text?  We are learning how to read charts, labels, and pictures in non-fictional stories.  We have been identifying the main idea and supporting details of information text about careers.  We had fun identifying different types of jobs in the story, Guess Who?  We also learned about other careers in the story, Worksong. 

Phonics – How do I distinguish between long vowels and short vowels?  Our focus this week has been on all of the long vowel sounds and comparing them to the short vowel sounds.  For example long a – short a  cane and can.  See if your student can give you any other comparisons at home.

Social Studies – How did Theodore Roosevelt make life better for people in the United States?  Interesting facts we discovered about him were, he opened the first 5 National Parks due to his love for plants and animals.  He and his family had numerous animals living with them in the White House – 5 bears, parrots, cats, dogs, snakes, etc.  a regular zoo.  He was the first President to own a car, and the inside of the car was purple.  Of course the Teddy Bear was named after him.

Writing – How do I write an informational piece of writing?  Students are using a graphic organizer to help them learn to write “How To” stories.  Their stories this week were on how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and how to brush your teeth.  If they say they don’t know how to brush their teeth before bed, just remind them they wrote a “how to” story on it.

Mathematics – How do I understand parts of a whole?  We identified that a fraction is a part of something, and that the parts must be equal.  The students were introduced to ½ and ¼ this week.  We also used ¼ to make a “Fractionpillar”. 

Navigating the year with news from school…

Cosmic Bowling
Cosmic Bowling is coming to Dowell!  Please join us on Thursday, February 2^nd from 5:00 – 8:00 pm for a night of family fun.  More information will be sent home with your child.  We look forward to seeing you!

Book Fair
Now would be a great time to buy some new books for your Winter indoor reading time.  Our class will be previewing the Book Fair on Monday, January 30^th.  If your child would like to purchase a book, they can bring their money at that time to shop with the class.

Mapping your schedule for future events…
January 27  - 100^th Day of School
January 30 – February 3  -   Book Fair
February 1  - In School Field Trip – WellStar
February 2  -  Cosmic Bowling
February 9  -  7:15 am  All Pro Dads
February 16  - 7:15 am  I-Moms
February 20  -  NO SCHOOL 

Contact Information

Email: Mrs. Margaret Reece:  margaret.reece@cobbk12.org 
Blog Address:  http://dowell.typepad.com/pdt/ 
Dowell Elementary:  2121 West Sandtown Road,  Marietta, GA  30064 
                               Phone:  678.594.8059
Dowell Elementary Website: http://www.cobbk12.org/Dowell/
Cobb County School District Website: http://www.cobbk12.org
CCSD Legal Disclaimer: http://www.cobbk12.org/legal.htm

Navigating the Seas of Learning

How are we navigating learning in our class?

How we are navigating...

These are the essential questions for our Standards and Units of Study:

Reading – How do I make connections between text and/or personal experience?  We will be studying informational text.  We will learn how to read charts, labels, and pictures in non-fictional stories.  Our goal will be for students to share information they already know about our informational topics and what is already written in the stories we are reading.     

Phonics – How do distinguish between long vowels and short vowels?  Our focus this week has been on long ā and long ī words.  The students have learned two rules for long vowels, 1) The silent e (magic e) at the end of a word usually makes the first vowel long.  2) When two vowels go walking, the first one does the talking (usually).  For example, can and cane, see if your child can tell you any other long vowel words that we have learned.

Health – How do my muscles make me move?  We have discovered that our muscles and bones work together to give our body shape, and that is why we do not look like a spaghetti noodle.  We found out that our muscles are used to make us smile and frown, turn our neck from side to side, and help our arms and legs bend and straighten. 

Writing – How do I write an informational piece of writing?  Students are using a graphic organizer to help them learn to write “How To” stories.  Their story this week is on how to build a snowman.  Wouldn’t it be nice if it snowed and the students could practice what they have written about in class?

Mathematics – How do I count on, count back, make 10, or use doubles to add and subtract?  We have been using these math strategies to review addition and subtraction, but our facts are now up to 20.  Please continue to practice adding and subtracting at home daily.

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Curriculum/CRCT Night
When:  Thursday, January, 19^th
Time:   5:30-6:00 – CRCT presentation by Academic Coaches and PTA meeting
               6:00-7:30 – Break-out sessions
               Primary games in the gym
               Intermediate games in the classroom
               Online Support in Labs (OAS, FASTT Math, Skills Tutor, etc.)

Report Cards
Report Cards were sent home today in your student’s Weekly Folder.  Please sign the white signature card and return it in the unsealed envelope on Friday.  You may keep the report card and all other information at home.

Mapping your schedule...
January 16^th  -  NO SCHOOL – MLK JR Holiday
January 19^th  -  Curriculum/CRCT Night 5:30-7:30 pm
January 26^th  -  1^st Grade In School Field Trip – The Singing Man


Contact Information

Email: Mrs. Margaret Reece:  margaret.reece@cobbk12.org 
Blog Address:  http://dowell.typepad.com/pdt/ 
Dowell Elementary:  2121 West Sandtown Road,  Marietta, GA  30064 
                               Phone:  678.594.8059
Dowell Elementary Website: http://www.cobbk12.org/Dowell/
Cobb County School District Website: http://www.cobbk12.org
CCSD Legal Disclaimer: http://www.cobbk12.org/legal.htm

Navigating the Seas of Learning

How are we navigating learning in our class?

How we are navigating:

These are the essential questions for our Standards and Units of Study:

Reading – How do I use what I know to understand how stories work?  We are identifying the cause and effect in stories.  One of our favorite stories has been, The Napping House, where the flea bit the mouse, the mouse scared the cat, the cat clawed the dog, the dog bumped the child, the child bumped the Granny, and the Granny broke the bed.   

Phonics – How do I read words containing consonant blends?  In Words Their Way, we are reviewing the consonant blends fl, sl, pl, and bl.  We have also reviewed the letters k, r and u.  Look around your house or neighborhood and see if your child can identify any items that begin with a consonant blend.  For example, playpen, slide, blanket, flag and plow.

Social Studies – What is our global address?  Students have discovered that the earth has 7 continents and 5 oceans.  Be sure to ask your child to sing the Continent Song.   Our global address includes, us living on planet earth, the continent of North America, the State of Georgia, the county of Cobb and the cities of Marietta/Powder Springs.  The students did a great job on completing their Address Worksheet for homework.

Writing – How do I write a personal narrative?  Students have been writing a personal narrative on a gift they would like to give someone else and why.  Please have your child practice writing complete sentences with the high frequency words on the back of their homework sheet each night. 

Mathematics – How do I use addition and subtraction facts to make Fact Families?  Students have been learning how to take 3 numbers and make 4 number sentences.    For example: 8, 2, 10  8+2=10, 2+8=10, 10-8=2, 10-2=8.  The trick is to remember that you can only use the 3 numbers in each number sentence.

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Dinner Theater – Sponsored by the Dowell Singers
Come see and hear select classes from each grade level, the Dowell Singers, Recorder Club, and more as we start the season off with music and celebration!
Thursday, Dec. 8^th - 5:30-6:30pm, Performances - 6:45-7:45pm, Dowell Cafeteria
For only $3, dinner will include:  1 slice of pizza, salad, drink, and cookie

Winter Break
The Winter Break this year will begin on Friday, December 23^rd and your child should return to school on Tuesday, January 10^th.  Have a safe and happy Holiday Season.

Mapping your schedule for future events…
December 8^th   -  Dinner Theater  5:30 – 7:45pm
December 22^nd – Class Holiday Party  9:00 am
December 23^rd – January 9^th – NO SCHOOL, Winter Break
January 12^th – All Pro Dads 7:20am


Contact Information

Email: Mrs. Margaret Reece:  margaret.reece@cobbk12.org 
Blog Address:  http://dowell.typepad.com/pdt/ 
Dowell Elementary:  2121 West Sandtown Road,  Marietta, GA  30064 
                               Phone:  678.594.8059
Dowell Elementary Website: http://www.cobbk12.org/Dowell/
Cobb County School District Website: http://www.cobbk12.org
CCSD Legal Disclaimer: http://www.cobbk12.org/legal.htm

Navigating the Seas of Learning

How are we navigating learning in our class?

How we are navigating:

These are the essential questions for our Standards and Units of Study:

Reading – How do I use what I know to understand how stories work?  We have been working on telling the difference between fact and opinion.  A fact is something that can be proven true, and an opinion is based on how someone feels.  For example, it rained on Wednesday, is a fact.  I don’t like it when it rains, is an opinion.    

Phonics – How do I read words containing consonant blends?  In Words Their Way, we are reviewing the consonant blends st, sp, sm, sn, sw, sc and sk.  We have also reviewed the letters b and c.  Look around your house and see if your child can identify any items that begin with a consonant blend.  For example, stove, swing, spoon and skate.

 

Social Studies – How did Lewis, Clark with Sacagawea make life better in the United States?  Students learned that President Jefferson appointed Lewis and Clark to travel through the newly bought Louisiana Purchase.  They have also learned that they met a Native American, Sacagawea, who was able to help them by translating with other Native tribes they met along the way. 

 

Writing – How do I write a personal narrative?  Students have been writing a personal narrative pretending that they were a passenger on the Mayflower coming to America to start a new life.  Please have your child practice writing complete sentences with the high frequency words on the back of their homework sheet each night. 

Mathematics – How do I identify each coin and its value, and how do I make fair trades with pennies, nickels, and dimes?  We continue to practice counting coins and making fair trades up to $.50.  We have been practicing counting a collection of coins using touch point math.  At home, please practice with your child counting by 1’s to 100, 5’s to 100, and 10’s to 100.  Also please make sure they know how to write the numbers to 100.

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Barnes and Noble Night, Thursday, December 1^st, 5:30-7:30 pm
First Grade will have an opportunity to do a short skit at the Barnes and Noble Night at the West Cobb Avenue on Dallas Highway on Thursday, December 1^st at 5:52 – 6:04 pm. 

Dinner Theater – Sponsored by the Dowell Singers
Come see and hear select classes from each grade level, the Dowell Singers, Recorder Club, and more as we start the season off with music and celebration!
Thursday, Dec. 8^th - 5:30-6:30 PM, Performance - 6:45 -7:45pm, Dowell Cafeteria
For only $3, dinner will include:  1 slice of pizza, salad, drink, and cookie

Mapping your schedule:

November 21^st – 25^th – NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Break
December 1^st – Barnes and Noble Night – 5:30 – 7:30 pm
December 8^th – I-Moms 7:15 am

Contact Information

Email: Mrs. Margaret Reece:  margaret.reece@cobbk12.org 
Blog Address:  http://dowell.typepad.com/pdt/ 
Dowell Elementary:  2121 West Sandtown Road,  Marietta, GA  30064 
                               Phone:  678.594.8059
Dowell Elementary Website: http://www.cobbk12.org/Dowell/
Cobb County School District Website: http://www.cobbk12.org
CCSD Legal Disclaimer: http://www.cobbk12.org/legal.htm

Navigating the Seas of Learning 

How are we navigating learning in our class?

How we are navigating....

These are the essential questions for our Standards and Units of Study:

Reading – How do I use what I know to understand how stories work?  We have been working on comparing and contrasting story elements in different books that we have read.  We have also had a lot of fun comparing and contrasting objects, for example hamburgers and hot dogs, soccer and basketballs, and characters from children’s TV shows.    

Phonics – How do I read words containing consonant digraphs?  In Words Their Way, we are reviewing the consonant digraphs ch, sh, wh, and th.  We have also reviewed the letters p, a, n, and i.  Be sure to ask your child to sing you the “Short A and I” song. 

Social Studies – How did Thomas Jefferson make life better in the United States?  Students have learned that he was our 3^rd President; his face is on the nickel; and his home Monticello is on the back.  Don’t be surprised when your child comes home will all kind of interesting facts about Thomas Jefferson, here’s a hint, ice cream. 

Writing – How do I write a personal narrative?  Students have been writing personal narratives about themselves and the things that they like.  Please have your child practice writing complete sentences with the high frequency words on the back of their homework sheet each night.

Mathematics – How do I identify each coin and its value, and how do I make fair trades with pennies, nickels, and dimes?  We have discussed each coin and identified each value.  We have been practicing counting a collection of coins using touch point math.  At home, empty your pockets or change purse and let your child count the coins up to $1 for extra practice.   

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Tie Dying
Thank you to all of the parents that have already sent in a pillowcase for our tie dying on Thursday, November 10^th.  If your child has not turned in a pillowcase, please have them bring one by Monday, November 7^th.  I hope you will able to join us for our VIP Luncheon to see them in their costumes. 

Barnes and Noble Night
First Grade will have an opportunity to do a short skit at the Barnes and Noble Night at the Avenue on Dallas Highway on Thursday, December 1^st.  If you would like for your child to participate, please return the enclosed permission slip to me by Friday, November 11^th. 

Thanksgiving Dinner Food Drive
This year as in previous years, Dowell PTA is collecting non-perishable food items.  First Grade has been asked to provide cornbread mix, biscuit mix, gravy mix / gravy in jars, and/or drink mix.  Items will be collected through 11/11/11.  They will also be collecting “Quarters For Turkeys”.  If possible, please have your child bring in a quarter or more to help our Dowell families.

Mapping your schedule for future events...
November 4^th – Veteran’s Breakfast
November 8^th – NO SCHOOL – Election Day – Teacher Workday
November 10^th – All Pro Dads 7:15 am
November 21^st – 25^th – NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Break

Contact Information

Email: Mrs. Margaret Reece:  margaret.reece@cobbk12.org 
Blog Address:  http://dowell.typepad.com/pdt/ 
Dowell Elementary:  2121 West Sandtown Road,  Marietta, GA  30064 
                               Phone:  678.594.8059
Dowell Elementary Website: http://www.cobbk12.org/Dowell/
Cobb County School District Website: http://www.cobbk12.org
CCSD Legal Disclaimer: http://www.cobbk12.org/legal.htm

Navigating the Seas of Learning 

 

How are we navigating learning in our class?

How we are navigating....

These are the essential questions for our Standards and Units of Study:

Reading – How do I recognize plot, setting and character within texts, and compare and contrast these elements among texts?  The students have enjoyed comparing and contrasting The Three Little Pigs and The True Story of the Three Little Pigs.  We are looking forward to our field trip to the Theatre on the Square to see the play production of The True Story of the Three Little Pigs. 

Phonics – How do I read words containing consonant blends and digraphs?  In Words Their Way, we are studying the consonant digraphs ch and sh.  At home please help your child identify words that begin with ch and sh. 

Health – How do good food choices help me stay healthy?  We have been identifying foods from each food group.  We have also compared foods from a listing on which ones where healthy and the ones that were unhealthy for our bodies.  For example carrots are a healthy snack but potato chips are not healthy. 

Writing – How do I become a great writer?  Students have been completing a graphic organizer on their favorite season of the year.  They have taken the graphic organizer and written a complete story using it as their guide. 

Mathematics – How do I solve word problems to 12?  We have identified the key words to look for in order to decide if we must add or subtract to find the correct answer.  Addition key words are:  in all, altogether, sum, total.  Subtraction key words are:  take away, left, fewer, difference.

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Conference Week
Our yearly conference week will be October 24-28, 2011.  Please remember student will be dismissed from school at 12:30 each day.  If your child’s transportation will change, you must send me a note in writing with the change.  I look forward to seeing you and discussing your child’s progress so far this year.

Fall Festival
Our annual PTA Fall Festival will be held on Friday, October 28^th from 5:00-8:00 pm.  Please join us for an evening of family fun. 

Mapping your schedule:
October 24^th – 28^th – Conference Week, Book Fair
October 28^th – PTA Fall Festival
November 4^th – Veteran’s Breakfast
November 8^th – NO SCHOOL – Election Day – Teacher Workday
November 10^th – All Pro Dads 7:15 am
November 21^st – 25^th – NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Break

Contact Information

Email: Mrs. Margaret Reece:  margaret.reece@cobbk12.org 
Blog Address:  http://dowell.typepad.com/pdt/ 
Dowell Elementary:  2121 West Sandtown Road,  Marietta, GA  30064 
                               Phone:  678.594.8059
Dowell Elementary Website: http://www.cobbk12.org/Dowell/
Cobb County School District Website: http://www.cobbk12.org
CCSD Legal Disclaimer: http://www.cobbk12.org/legal.htm

Navigating the Seas of Learning

How we are navigating learning in our class?

How we are navigating:

These are the essential questions for our Standards and Units of Study:

Reading – How do I identify the beginning, middle and end of a read aloud or independently read text?  In the stories we have read, we have been sequencing the events and details of the text.  The students have learned that you can’t figure out the end without knowing the beginning and middle, and knowing the middle they are still trying to figure out how it started and can’t determine the ending.  As you are reading the library books at home, please discuss the sequence of the story with your child.

Phonics – How do I identify beginning, middle and ending sounds?  In Words Their Way, we are reviewing all of our short vowel sounds.  We have studied short a, as in lamb, short e, as in hen, short i as in pig, short o, as in frog, and short u, as in tug.

Science – How do I identify the different forms of precipitation and how do I recognize changes in water when it melts and freezes?  As you can tell, we have been studying water.  The students have been doing some really cool water experiments in Science Lab with Mrs. Sullivan.  We will also be studying how water evaporates back in to the clouds.

Writing – How do I become a great writer?  Students wrote a story about their favorite season of the year to go along with their Computer Lab assignment of seasons on their Learn to Type program. 

Mathematics – How do I complete addition and subtraction facts to 10?  The students have used the strategies such as, counting on, counting back, number lines, and pictures to help them complete their “facts” assessment for this 9 weeks. 

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Conference Week
Our yearly conference week will be October 24-28, 2011.  Please remember student will be dismissed from school at 12:30 each day.  If your child’s transportation will change, you must send me a note in writing with the change.  You are also receiving your child’s scheduled date and time.  Please return the bottom of the page as soon as possible to let me know if you will or will not be able to attend. 

Box Tops
Our P.E. Department is having its annual Box Top Collection Contest.  Please help our class win by sending in Box Tops found on many food items.  All Box Tops must be turned in by Wednesday, October 19^th. 

Mapping your schedule:
October 5^th – 7^th – COGAT Testing
October 13^th – All Pro Dads, 7:15am
October 14^th – Dowell International Family Fair, 6:00 – 8:00pm
October 20^th – 1^st Grade Field Trip – Theatre in the Square – 9:30-11:30am
October 24^th – 28^th – Conference Week, Book Fair
October 28^th – PTA Fall Festival

 

Contact Information

Email: Mrs. Margaret Reece:  margaret.reece@cobbk12.org 
Blog Address:  http://dowell.typepad.com/pdt/ 
Dowell Elementary:  2121 West Sandtown Road,  Marietta, GA  30064 
                               Phone:  678.594.8059
Dowell Elementary Website: http://www.cobbk12.org/Dowell/
Cobb County School District Website: http://www.cobbk12.org
CCSD Legal Disclaimer: http://www.cobbk12.org/legal.htm

Navigating the Seas of Learning

 

How are we navigating learning in our class?

How are we navigating:

These are the essential questions for our Standards and Units of Study:

Reading – How do I identify the main idea and supporting details of informational text read or heard?  We have read several stories and have identified the main idea and supporting details.  As you are reading stories at home or talking about their library book, please be sure to ask them what is the main idea of the book.

Phonics – How do I identify beginning, middle and ending sounds?  In Words Their Way, we have studied the short ŭ vowel sound.  We have identified words in the –ug, -ut, and –un word families.  Play the rhyming game at home by having your child say as many words as possible that rhyme with each word family.  For example – -ut, hut, nut, but, and cut for a few.

Science – How do I identify the different types of weather and the characteristics of each?  We have discussed sunny days, rainy days, stormy days and windy days.  We will also be discussing each season of the year and the weather associated with each.  This is a great time of the year since we are changing from one season to another, and the students will also being changing the types of clothes they will be wearing due to the change.

Writing – How do I become a great writer?  Students have been writing a story about Fall using the senses to help them describe the season.  For example, seeing the leaves beginning to change colors, and feeling the cooler temperatures.

Mathematics – How do I interpret bar graphs, tally graphs and picture graphs?  The students have been sharing their favorites and making graphs to reflect their preferences and to see how many have the same. 

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AR Tests
Students are checking out at least 1 AR Leveled book (Pink Dot Book) to read for a comprehension test.  Please be sure to read the book for homework each night and ask them questions about the story.  Each student should pass at least 2 tests a week.  We can also use parent volunteers (shipmates) to come in and help read the test to the students.  Please let me know if you are available and up for the task. 

Box Tops
Our P.E. Department is having its annual Box Top Collection Contest.  Please help our class win by sending in Box Tops found on many food items.  All Box Tops must be turned in by Wednesday, October 19^th. 

Homework
There will be no homework worksheet given on Wednesday, September 28^th or Thursday, September 29^th, due to the observance of a religious holiday.  However, you may take the opportunity to spend the time reading with your child.

Mapping your schedule:
September 23^rd – School Pictures
September 28^th – 29^th – NO HOMEWORK sheets
October 4^th – Publix Math Night
October 5^th – 7^th – COGAT Testing

Contact Information

Email: Mrs. Margaret Reece:  margaret.reece@cobbk12.org 
Blog Address:  http://dowell.typepad.com/pdt/ 
Dowell Elementary:  2121 West Sandtown Road,  Marietta, GA  30064 
                               Phone:  678.594.8059
Dowell Elementary Website: http://www.cobbk12.org/Dowell/
Cobb County School District Website: http://www.cobbk12.org
CCSD Legal Disclaimer: http://www.cobbk12.org/legal.htm

Navigating the Seas of Learning

 

 

How are we navigating learning in our class?

How we are navigating....
These are the essential questions for our Stands and Units of Study:

Reading – How do I identify the main idea and details of a fictional story?  We have read several stories and have identified the main idea and details.  As you are reading stories at home, please be sure to ask what the story is mainly about.

Phonics– How do I generate the sound for short vowels?  We have studied and identified words in the -ip, -ig, and –ill families.  Play the rhyming game at home by having your child say as many words as  possible that rhyme with each word family.  For example – -ig, pig, wig, dig, and fig for a few.

 

Social Studies - What contributions were made by Benjamin Franklin?  We have read several books about Benjamin Franklin.  We have identified many of his inventions, different things he started, and how he was a “Founding Father” of the United States of America. 

 

Writing – How do I become a great writer?  We are establishing our routine for Writer’s Workshop time. Students have written sentences about things they can do.  They have also written a story about themselves.

Mathematics – How do I complete addition and subtraction facts through 10 and solve word problems?  The students have learned the strategies of counting pictures, counting objects, taking away objects, crossing out pictures, and have used dice to practice addition and subtraction facts to 10.

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Dowell PTA Open House

I am looking forward to sharing information about our daily routine and curriculum.  I hope that you will be able to attend on Thursday, September 15^th!

5:30 pm to 6:15 pm – Session 1 – All Grades

6:25 pm to 6:55 pm – PTA Meeting / Title 1 Info

7:00 pm to 7:45 pm – Session 2 – All Grades

 

Supplies

Thank you for your generous donations of supplies for our classroom.  It is hard to believe we have already used over 20 glue sticks, so if you happen to be shopping, navigate your way to the school supply aisle and pick up a package or two for the class.  We would greatly appreciate your thoughtfulness.

 

AR Tests

The students went to the library last week and were able to check out AR Leveled books (Pink Dot Book) to read for a comprehension test.  Please be sure to read the book with them and ask them questions about the story.  Each student should pass at least 2 tests a week.  We can also use parent volunteers (shipmates) to come in and help read the test to the students.  Please let me know if you are available and up for the task. 

Mapping your schedule for future events...

September 15^th – Dowell PTA Open House
September 22^nd – 7:15 am – I-Moms
September 23^rd – School Pictures



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Contact Information

Email: Mrs. Margaret Reece:  margaret.reece@cobbk12.org 
Blog Address:  http://dowell.typepad.com/pdt/ 
Dowell Elementary:  2121 West Sandtown Road,  Marietta, GA  30064 
                               Phone:  678.594.8059
Dowell Elementary Website: http://www.cobbk12.org/Dowell/
Cobb County School District Website: http://www.cobbk12.org
CCSD Legal Disclaimer: http://www.cobbk12.org/legal.htm

 

How are we navigating learning in our class?

As you can see, we are Navigating the Seas of Learning at Dowell this year!  Our class is the "Rainbow of Friends" and we are swimming together to navigate and discover the many seas of learning that will take place during this school year. 

What a terrific start to the new school year!!  I would like to thank all of my parents for coming  to "Meet and Greet" and/or on the first day of school to fill out all of the important paperwork.  I am happy to say that it seems that all of our classmaties arrived home safely and correctly on the first day of their navigation to and from school.  I would also like to thank you for your generous donations of supplies for our classroom.  The students seem very excited about 1st Grade and are eager to dive into the sea of learning.  We are spending the first week of school getting to know each other  in our own "school of fish" and are navigating our way around Dowell.  I am excited to be working with each student and I am looking forward to a great school year! 

You may contact me with any questions and/or concerns at one of the ways listed below.

Contact Information

Email: Mrs. Margaret Reece:  margaret.reece@cobbk12.org 
Blog Address:  http://dowell.typepad.com/pdt/ 
Dowell Elementary:  2121 West Sandtown Road,  Marietta, GA  30064 
                                            Phone:  678.594.8059
Dowell Elementary Website: http://www.cobbk12.org/Dowell/
Cobb County School District Website: http://www.cobbk12.org
CCSD Legal Disclaimer: http://www.cobbk12.org/legal.htm

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