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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 3rd 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 10th. If your child has not turned in a pillowcase, please have them bring one by Monday, November 7th. 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 1st. If you would like for your child to participate, please return the enclosed permission slip to me by Friday, November 11th.
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.
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November 4th – Veteran’s Breakfast
November 8th – NO SCHOOL – Election Day – Teacher Workday
November 10th – All Pro Dads 7:15 am
November 21st – 25th – 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
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