2- Six Flags Read to Succeed reading logs are due on February 15!
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Library Information from Ms. Julie
1- Cleaning out your old books during the holidays? RBES is in need of BOOKS for the BOOK SHARE FAIR in the spring! Please donate books that are appropriate for elementary-age students! Each student will choose one book to keep!
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS
December 4, 2015
Dear Parents of RBES students –
If you’re anything like me you from time to time ask
yourself “how can I make a small difference in someone’s life?” Last year we
had a family friend serving in Afghanistan with the Marines. Kyle had recently
deployed for the first time and would be serving a twelve month mission. He was
far from home and those he loved. This is something that impacts not just the
soldier, but also the family left behind. Over the course of Kyle’s deployment
we collaborated with Ethan’s prek to send over a number of care packages to let
him know that his service was appreciated. Receiving a care package from home
can be a real morale booster for a deployed service member.
Kyle was the beneficiary of far more than he needed. What
did he do? He shared all of the goodies with other members of his battalion.
This random act of kindness reached far further than we initially intended.
We’d like to do this project for a third year and sponsor at
least one more soldier (and perhaps even more). What we’re asking of RBES families
is to review the list of items below and see if there are items you’re willing
to donate. We’re in talks with community members about sponsoring this effort,
so we can defray the cost of shipping these packages. Our hope is to begin shipping packages by January 1st. We’ll have boxes
placed near the entrance of each first grade class at RBES.
It’s estimated that some 205,000 soldiers are currently
deployed overseas. Many of these soldiers are in dangerous combat zones. They
are risking the ultimate sacrifice to keep us safe and out of harm’s way.
Reminding them that we have not forgotten them is important.
Thank you for considering supporting this effort.
Lee, Holly and Ethan Snelling
Popular items to
donate:
Protein powder &
protein bars (top requested item) Lip
balm / chap Stick / Carmex / Blistex
iTunes gift cards (top
requested item) Body
wash, liquid soap, facial cleanser
Powder drink mixes Hair
gel (for female troops to pull hair back)
Beef jerky / Slim Jims Combs
/ brushes / bobby pins (in original packaging)
Sunflower seeds Deodorant
(travel size)
Granola bars Shaving
cream in tubes / shaving soap (No CANS)
Trail mix / dried fruit
/ granola Hand
& body lotion / moisturizer (travel size)
Fig Newtons Sunblock,
SPF 45, Zinc, Vitamin E, Aloe Vera Gel
Pretzels / Ritz
Crackers / Wheat Thins Bug
Spray / DEET / Skin-So-Soft
Mouthwash (travel size) Nasal
spray
Breath Mints / breath strips Vitamins
Lozenges / Cough Drops Feminine
Hygiene Products
Nail files / emery
boards / nail clippers Eye
drops (i.e. Visine)
Moleskin & shoe insole cushions (gel
kind is best) Tylenol,
Motrin, Advil or Aspirin packets (check expiration dates)
K-cups for Keurig machines
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Week of December 14 - 18, 2015
Week of December 14th - December 18th
Here’s a peek at next week:
Spelling words: NO SPELLING THIS WEEK!!
Phonics- review from past weeks
Reading: Daily 5 implementation with emphasis on asking and answering questions about details in texts.(Compare/Contrast). We will be reading The Polar Express and other themed stories.We will review comparing and contrasting, main ideas, story elements, as well as beginning, middle and end. I will be working to assess kids one-on-one in reading during the 3 weeks before the holiday break. More leveled readers will be sent home after the break. Please keep reading Raz Kids, Headsprouts, and other books at home!
L.Arts: We will still look at ways to "fix up" sentences. We will continue to point out nouns(person, place or thing) and verbs( action/doing). Lastly we will continue to identify conjunctions and how they can help our sentences have better flow.
Writing Workshop: Finishing up teaching booklets. (Publishing- Covers and binding) Students will turn in a writing sample to showcase this unit.
Math: Measuring objects using nonstandard measurement; How can we measure the length of an object? What can we use to measure objects? How can we order a group of objects by their length? Why would an estimate be helpful when measuring?
Science: Discuss what went well with the STEM snow plow. Students will discuss ways to improve. Share with with one another.
Homework
1. Practice your Sight Word List
2.Reading Passage
3.Math ( Mooseltoe Problem's)
3.Math ( Mooseltoe Problem's)
Kindness is the focus for our PBL projects this year in first grade. We will be talking about what we can do as 1st grades to make a difference in our school, community and world by sharing kindness with others. Please see the lime green letter about care packages for soldiers! :) We would appreciate any donations to this worthy cause!!
Greer Wells will be planning our holiday celebration. She may be contacting some of you to assist with donating items or volunteering to run a station. Please contact her if you are willing to contribute in any way. We are looking forward to our celebration on the 18th at 1:30 pm. As always, thank you for your support!! :)
Please have your child participate in the Six Flags Read to Succeed Program by reading and recording 6 hours of reading. Once they have completed and documented their reading, please have them return the completed form to me. The deadline to submit your reading log is Friday, February 19. Please let me know if you have any questions. You can print out the forms below by clicking on the link.Parent Letter (Print Out) |
Changes in Transportation
Please use attached forms for changes in transportation.
Upcoming Events
12/11 - Grinch Day: Have your child dress in their Grinchiest Clothing for a fun-filled celebration
12/17 - Polar Express Day: Your child is free to bring in a blanket/towel to lie on during the movie and a small stuffed animal (everything must fit inside of their book bag)
12/18 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL: End of 2nd 9 Weeks; We will have a class celebration from 1:30 - 2:20. Remember that if you would like to help out, you must be volunteer trained.
1/5- Welcome BACK!
1/8- Report Cards Go Home
1/18- Student Holiday ( MLK Holiday)
Have a great weekend!!
Thursday, December 3, 2015
Week of December 7-11, 2015
Here’s a peek at next week:
Reading: Daily 5 implementation with emphasis on asking and answering questions about details in texts.(Compare/Contrast). We will be reading Moostletoe and Grinch stories and applying reading comprehension strategies.(Looking at non fiction texts and identifying text features) We will also discuss and identify story elements. I will be working to assess kids one-on-one in reading during the 3 weeks before the holiday break. More leveled readers will be sent home after the break. Please keep reading Raz Kids, Headsprouts, and other books at home!
L.Arts: Fix it up: Sentence correction (capitalization, punctuation, does my sentence make sense, plural/possessive noun, personal pronouns) How can I use conjunctions (FANBOY) and recognize nouns vs. verbs?
Writing Workshop: Working on teaching booklets about things we are 'experts' at. We teach with our pictures by adding details, labels and words. We will make sure our table of contents matches our book. We are publishing our teaching books to share with one another.
Math:Reviewing 2D shapes and learning about 3D shapes. How are they alike and how are they different? What are defining attributes and non defining attributes of shapes?
Science: Creating Snow Machines out of Legos. What will I need on my machine to move the most snow? How can I improve my idea?
It's Secret Santa Time!
Spelling words: NO SPELLING THIS WEEK!!
Phonics- review from past weeks
Reading: Daily 5 implementation with emphasis on asking and answering questions about details in texts.(Compare/Contrast). We will be reading Moostletoe and Grinch stories and applying reading comprehension strategies.(Looking at non fiction texts and identifying text features) We will also discuss and identify story elements. I will be working to assess kids one-on-one in reading during the 3 weeks before the holiday break. More leveled readers will be sent home after the break. Please keep reading Raz Kids, Headsprouts, and other books at home!
L.Arts: Fix it up: Sentence correction (capitalization, punctuation, does my sentence make sense, plural/possessive noun, personal pronouns) How can I use conjunctions (FANBOY) and recognize nouns vs. verbs?
Writing Workshop: Working on teaching booklets about things we are 'experts' at. We teach with our pictures by adding details, labels and words. We will make sure our table of contents matches our book. We are publishing our teaching books to share with one another.
Math:Reviewing 2D shapes and learning about 3D shapes. How are they alike and how are they different? What are defining attributes and non defining attributes of shapes?
Science: Creating Snow Machines out of Legos. What will I need on my machine to move the most snow? How can I improve my idea?
Homework
1. Practice your Sight Word List
2.Reading Passage Identifying the Main Idea of the Passage
3.Math 3D Shape Hunt
3.Math 3D Shape Hunt
4.READ! :)
We will take our final Measures of Academic Progress Assessment on Monday at 8:00 am. The questions will be in reference to math standards. We will be in the computer lab at 8:00 am to begin the test. Thank you for having your student here and ready by that time. :)
Kindness is the focus for our PBL projects this year in first grade. We will be talking about what we can do as 1st grades to make a difference in our school, community and world by sharing kindness with others. More information on this project to come. Thank you in advance for any help you can offer.
It's Secret Santa Time!
If you would like to help with this year's Secret Santa, please use this Secret Santa Survey Link to complete a short survey. Mrs. Porter will contact you about how you would like to help.
You can help by:
- Purchasing a specific gift or gifts from a child's wish list (anywhere from $10 - $200).
- Making a financial contribution to Secret Santa.
- Volunteering your time to organize the Secret Santa boxes and items.
- Volunteering your time to shop with donated money.
- Volunteering your time to write follow-up thank you notes.
Speak Up Survey
Rocky Branch Elementary School would love to have ALL parents and students complete this survey about our school.
Thank you for taking the time to participate! :)
Please have your child participate in the Six Flags Read to Succeed Program by reading and recording 6 hours of reading. Once they have completed and documented their reading, please have them return the completed form to me. The deadline to submit your reading log is Friday, February 19. Please let me know if you have any questions. You can print out the forms below by clicking on the link.Parent Letter (Print Out) |
Changes in Transportation
Please use attached forms for changes in transportation.
Upcoming Events
12/10 - 5th Grade Musical
12/11 - Grinch Day: Have your child dress in their Grinchiest Clothing for a fun-filled celebration
12/17 - Polar Express Day: Your child is free to bring in a blanket/towel to lie on during the movie and a small stuffed animal (everything must fit inside of their book bag)
12/18 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL: End of 2nd 9 Weeks; We will have a class celebration from 1:30 - 2:20. Greer Wells will be coordinating this small celebration. Remember that if you would like to help out, you must be volunteer trained.
1/5- Welcome BACK!
1/8- Report Cards Go Home
1/18- Student Holiday ( MLK Holiday)
12/18 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL: End of 2nd 9 Weeks; We will have a class celebration from 1:30 - 2:20. Greer Wells will be coordinating this small celebration. Remember that if you would like to help out, you must be volunteer trained.
1/5- Welcome BACK!
1/8- Report Cards Go Home
1/18- Student Holiday ( MLK Holiday)
Have a great weekend!!
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