Week of September 8 - 11, 2015

Here’s a peek at next week:

Spelling words: but, up, fun, such, bus, cut, run, must, jump, much.

Phonics- short u

Reading: Learning to put all 5 pieces of Daily 5 together (3 rotations daily)
L.Arts: More practice with singular and plural nouns

Writing Workshop: Personal Narratives
Math: Numeration:Place Value (Patterns in 100 chart) Writing numbers to 120 and learning number words from 1 to 19
  
Science: Learning how weather relates to the seasons.

 Homework 

1.Study spelling words! 

2.Practice your "Lightning Words"

3.Complete filling in missing numbers sheet

4. READ! 

It is time for the RBES Fall Book 

Fair!  

       The dates for this exciting event are September 11-18.   The Book Fair will be open Fri.-Thurs. from 8:00 AM until 2:30 PM, Tuesday night for Chick-Fil-A /STEAM Night from 6:00-8:00PM, and Friday the 18^th from 8:00 AM until 10 AM.

  

       Grandparents and special friends are invited to lunch and the Book Fair any day Monday-Thursday, September 11th-17^th. The Book Fair provides students, parents, grandparents, and special friends an excellent opportunity to purchase great books that your children will love to read.  

       This is also a wonderful way to help support the RBES Media Center.  All proceeds go directly to the RBES Media Center.

Please look for volunteer information coming soon on Volunteer Spot.

1st Grade Curriculum Night was on August 25th @ 6:00 pm

Thank you to all that were able to attend. We hope that you found this evening to be informative about your child's year in first grade. 

If you were unable to attend you can see our presentation below at:

1st Grade Presentation

Changes in Transportation

Please use attached forms for changes in transportation. 

FORMS

Scholastic News Donation

If you are able, please send in a $7 donation for your child's Scholastic News subscription.Thank you! 

Volunteer Training

Georgia law regarding volunteers in non-profit organizations establishes that all volunteers are now mandated reporters.  In order for all volunteers to understand the law and know the reporting protocols,  volunteer training regarding the new mandated reporter law will be provided. Below is the last date for the RBES volunteer training. If you plan to volunteer or visit in a classroom  (this includes attending class parties, field day, working with students, etc.) you should attend one of the dates below.

Wednesday, November 4th at 9:00 am 

We will need ALL volunteers to attend one of the training options in order for everyone to be able to continue to serve as a volunteer. Please know we appreciate you, your time, and commitment to RBES.

Snack Reminders

-Please send a healthy snack {low in sugar} to school with your child every day.

-Due to having 5 minutes for snack time, please send in only one snack.

-Please only send a small water bottle for your child to have with his/her snack.

Upcoming Events

Volunteer Training

Wednesday, November 4th at 9:00 am 

Labor Day- Sept. 7th SCHOOL CLOSED

PTO- Sept. 8- 6:30 pm

MAP Reports Come Home- Sept. 11th

Book Fair- Sept. 14-18

STEAM Family Night- Sept. 15

Have a great weekend!!