A few things to note...

• Tomorrow is our field trip to the Cobb Youth Museum. 
• Tomorrow students may dress down for $1.
• Tomorrow we are going to be doing some "winter cleaning". Please have students bring their backpacks, there will be things coming home.
• If your child brings home a retake for math, it will be accompanied by practice work. Remember that in order to participate in a retake, the practice work must be done and the initial assessment signed by a parent. Our math retake will be the Thursday that we return, so that we can be sure to get the updated grade in for this marking period.
• Please have students read and practice their multiplication facts using Mathletics or Front Row over the break.  This is not an official homework assignment, but the practice will benefit them.
• Last, but not least, thank you to all who made our classroom celebration awesome! Whether you donated items or donated your time, it is all greatly appreciated. The kids had a ton of fun!

We want to wish all of you a safe and wonderful holiday season. Whether you are traveling or staying local, we hope that you get to enjoy time with loved ones. We will see everyone next year!

A Few Quick notes about the week:
* Our field trip is Wednesday to the Cobb Youth Museum.
*Our class holiday party is Tuesday.
*This week will be a review week, so there are no new standards to be noted.

I have to tell you that I am super proud of the work the kids did on their Elf Traps. They were so creative and I loved seeing how their young minds worked to problem solve. Thank you for supporting them with this project.  The tricky elves don't stand a chance against these traps!  The projects will be sent home next week.

REMINDER:  Don't forget to get your 2016-2017 yearbook!

Reserve Your Teasley Elementary School 2016-2017 Yearbook.

“Early Bird” Special $28 for a Hard Copy Yearbook!!!!

Prices will increase after Decemeber 20^th.  You may purchase the yearbook online at www.TeasleyTigers.com for $29

·         Our Box Tops drive this fall raised $539.10 for our school! Way to go Team Teasley. Keep on collecting! We will have another drive in the spring.
 
·         Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Love Offering! We collected $1543 to give to our custodial, cafeteria and front office staff.
 
·         The Teasley 5th Graders are selling Chick-fil-A calendars again this year to raise money for their class trip and graduation. CFA calendars make a great gift for family and friends! Last day to purchase is Monday, December 19. 
 
 
·         Wednesday, December 21 is our last day of school before Winter Break. It's also a Dress Down Day for $1! Money collected supports PTA.
 
·         Save The Date- January 11, 2017 at 8 am- PTA General Membership Meeting

• Elf Projects are due tomorrow.
• Field trip permission slips and donations are due TOMORROW. Our field trip day is also a dress down day. Students may dress down for $1.
• There will be no DG/Pearls next Wednesday. DG and Pearls do not need to wear their business attire next Wednesday and may participate in the dress down for $1 day.

Holiday Celebration

Our class holiday celebration will be next Tuesday, December 20th, 11:30-1:00. Our wonderful room parents are working hard to put together fun crafts and snacks for the kids. Please see the link below, as we are in need of a few items for our celebration. It would be greatly appreciated.

Sign-up Genius: Rice/Wallace Holiday Party

Class News:

• Please be sure that you are sending a healthy snack with your child daily. We do not always have a supply on hand and want to make sure that the students have a little something each day.
• We will be having a math assessment on division next Monday and Tuesday (there will be two parts to it). Please be sure that your child is doing their homework daily, in order to practice. Please also encourage them to practice their multiplication facts.
• Field trip permission slips and donations are DUE FRIDAY DEC. 16th. For planning purposes, late permission slips will not be accepted.
• Elf Traps are due on Friday Dec 16th. Late projects will not be accepted.

We have our field trip to the Cobb Youth Museum on Wednesday Dec. 21st. Please return all donations and permission slips by Friday December 16th.

Please return all Progress Reports that went home before Thanksgiving break, ASAP. 


In the beginning of the year, you received a paper that asked you to indicate how your child will be going home in the event of inclement weather. Some students have received new forms so that updated information can be noted. Please remember that in the event that school is dismissed early due to inclement weather, there will be no ASP, therefore you must indicate the bus that your child will need to ride home.  This information can be found at:

 http://www.cobbk12.org/centraloffice/transportation/busroutes.aspx

ELF Simple Machine Projects are due on Friday Dec 16th and will NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THAT.

This week we are learning:
Math- Dividing multi-digit numbers and checking using multiplication (4NBT6)
Reading- Understanding words in text using context clues, with an emphasis on words that allude to significant characters found in mythology (4RL4)
Writing- Understanding opinion writing and how it is used to debate (4W1a-d)
Word Work- There will be no spelling words until after winter break.
Social Studies- Colonial Life (4H2b, 4H3 a-b) continued 
Science- Simple Machines Review (4P3a-b)


REMEMBER!!!!!
Science fair participation forms are available NOW and are due on December 12^th
(forms can be found in the Media Center or online at www.cobblearning.net/erinmsumners

Barnes and Noble Night is THIS Thursday from 4 to 7!

Come hear some terrific stories, get a cup of coffee, and finish your Holiday shopping.

Reader Schedule:

• All students who purchased items at the Santa Shop yesterday and had them wrapped, will received them today.
• Students were given an introduction to Mathletics yesterday. This is an online math program that allows them to practice additional math skills. They received a log in and password, and it is written in their agendas. Please have them practice computation at this time. We are still working on mastering multiplication facts. 

Correction to the 13 colonies map.

• In an effort to teach the students the positioning of the 13 colonies, there was a mistake on the map that the students were given. We will make the correction in class and they will not be penalized for the mistake. Thank you for your understanding.

The Santa Shop will be open for our class to shop on Tuesday Dec 6th. 

This week we will be learning about:
Math- Division. Finding whole number quotients with remainders. (4NBT6)
Reading- Identifying the structural elements of poetry and prose and comparing them to dramas. (4RL5)
Writing- Introducing and creating opinion pieces of writing (4W1-1d)
Word Work- There will be no spelling words until after winter break
Social Studies- Colonial Life (4H2b, 4H3 a-b)

Students will be receiving information about a project that will be due on Dec 16th. They will receive the following information and a rubric to bring home.

Design an Elf Trap

     It’s that time of year when little elves sneak around and try to sneak all the sweet treats! But they are not going to get yours this year…you are going to design a trap to catch them!
     Most people believe that elves are the size of mice, so your trap doesn’t have to be very big.  They are attracted to any kind of sweet treat and love things that sparkle. 

     You are free to design your trap any way you’d like, but there are a few requirements.

Requirements:

·        It must have at least one simple machine in it’s design. (inclined plane, screw, wedge, wheel & axle, lever, and/or pulley)

·        You must draw a diagram of your trap, including labels of what items you will need to build your trap and the simple machine(s) that are used.

·        It should be neat and colorful.

·        You must also write a descriptive paragraph, detailing how your trap works. Include in your paragraph:

o   The name of your trap

o   The materials needed to build your trap

o   The step by step directions of how your trap works

o   What simple machine(s) you used in your trap

o   How the simple machine(s) you used made the trap work more easily

  IT IS NOT A REQUIREMENT THAT YOU BUILD YOUR SIMPLE MACHINE, BUT IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO AND BRING IT IN, THAT WOULD BE FUN TO SEE!

All projects are due Friday Decemebr 16^th. Late projects will not be accepted.

This is an AT HOME project and will not be worked on in class.

We hope to see everyone at Winterfest this Saturday from 4:00 – 8:00.   Please come and join the fun!!

The Santa Shop will be open for our class to shop on Tuesday Dec 6th. 

Please make sure that your child is studying their multiplication facts at home. As we continued today to multiply two digit by two digit and 3-4 digit by 1 digit numbers, we noticed that most errors were based on basic multiplication fact errors and not with the actual methods (box method etc). 

On Tuesday, December 6th, we will have a Social Studies Assessment (Part 1) on the colonies. Students are to study the brochure that is glued in their Social Studies journals, and also the placement of where the 13 colonies are located. They will be asked to fill in a blank map of the colonies and be asked questions that are created using the information from the brochure. Please make sure that they study this weekend.  Students were reminded to bring home their journals as they were packing up today.  We will be learning even more about the colonies next week, and will have Part 2 assessment towards the end of next week. 

Holiday Celebration:
We will be having a holiday celebration in our class on Tuesday, December 20th. More details will be sent to you through our homeroom parents.

We have our field trip to the Cobb Youth Museum on Wednesday Dec. 21st. Please return all donations and permission slips by Friday December 16th.

Please return all Progress Reports that went home before Thanksgiving break, ASAP. 

Reminder to please check your child's folders and homework daily. If they have a retake assessment that they are having the opportunity to redo, please make sure that they complete the additional practice assignment, you sign, and the student returns it by the deadline noted. Please also remember that make up's are only offered on assessments, not classwork grades and only for grades 69% or below.

In the beginning of the year, you received a paper that asked you to indicate how your child will be going home in the event of inclement weather. Some students will be receiving new forms so that updated information can be noted. Please remember that in the event that school is dismissed early due to inclement weather, there will be no ASP, therefore you must indicate the bus that your child will need to ride home.  This information can be found at:

 http://www.cobbk12.org/centraloffice/transportation/busroutes.aspx

      Tuesday night Dec 6th, our Treble Tones will be singing at the Chick-fil-A in Cumberland Mall at 6:30 p.m.

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·         Thursday night Dec 8th is Barnes & Noble Night from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

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       We have Rise Up after school on Friday, December 9^th. 

Notes from the Classroom:

• Please join us tomorrow for our Author's Celebration. We will be starting after our daily housekeeping, around 8:10.

• Signed Progress Reports are due back by Friday Dec 2nd.

• We have recently had many students forgetting to return their journals after bringing them home for use. This leaves them without the necessary materials for classwork. Please make sure that they bring journals with them DAILY.

• Field trip permission slips to The Cobb Youth Museum went home yesterday. Donations and signed permission are due back by Friday December 16th.

Math:
Parents, here is a video on how to support your students at home, in math, with using the box method (what we are using in class, currently) to multiply 2 digit by 2 digit numbers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7Jo1ql4i1U



Writing Celebration:
Please join us Thursday morning 8:00-9:00 for our writing celebration!

Please remind your child that any journals brought home, need to be returned to school DAILY. We are having students not prepared for class, because they have left items at home. Thank you!

Winterfest is almost here!!

Be a part of the fun at the Teasley WINTERFEST Tree Lighting on December 3.  Look forward to you joining us!!! 

Field Trip...
Field trip permission slips went home today for our trip to the Cobb Youth Museum on 12/21. All permission slips and donations are due by Friday December 16th!

We usually do not send home graded work etc until Friday, however we decided to send these things home today along with other communication from the school. Please check your child's purple take home folder. 

We hope that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving break!
 This week we will be learning:

Math- Multiplying 2 digit by 2 digit numbers. (4NBT5)
Reading- Identifying the structural elements of a drama (4RL5)
Writing- Continue creating a rough and final draft of a personal narrative (4W3, 4W3b)
***We will be having a writing celebration on Thursday Dec 1st 8:00-9:00 a.m. We hope you can join us)***
Word Work- There will be no spelling words this week, due to the additional writing homework that will be coming home.
Social Studies- Colonial Life (4H2b, 4H3 a-b)


***Multiplication Masters- Knowledge of multiplication facts is very important in this quarter. We have implemented an incentive program in class where students can "test out" in the mornings. They can sign up in the morning when they enter class and if they feel as though they have mastered certain facts, they can "test out". For example, if a student wants to test on their 5's, we will ask them facts based on their 5 times tables in random order. If they are fluent in their correct answers, then they will be marked off as having completed them. The students who have mastered all facts by the end of January (exact date will be announced) then they qualify for a multiplication celebration!  Please continue to encourage your children to study at home. 

COME AND SEE SANTA THIS SATURDAY AT TEASLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

All proceeds benefit the Teasley Treble Tones Chorus Spring Musical

Purchase your tickets using this link:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/teasley-elementary-school-winterfest-2016-tickets-29519796506 

Class News:

• Progress Reports went home today. Please check your child's book bags. 

• Tiger Trot is tomorrow! Go Blazers!!! Please make sure that your child wears appropriate running footwear. It is also a free dress down day for students. Any school appropriate attire is allowed.  If your child has something yellow that they would like to wear in order to coordinate as a team, please encourage them to do so, however it is not mandatory. Please remember to sign your child up. Even if you are unable to raise donations, their participation will go towards an ice cream party for our class if we have 100% of our students sign up. www.thegetmovincrew.com

• Thank you to everyone that was able to make it to our Thanksgiving Feast. It was so nice to see you and I know the kids enjoyed it too!

• We are going to do a little fall cleaning tomorrow, so your children will probably be bringing home full backpacks. Please go through them with your child and have them clean their back packs out over the break.

• Last but not least, on behalf of myself, Mrs. Rice and Mrs. Hoffman, we want to wish everyone a restful Thanksgiving break. We hope you enjoy time with family and friends. We are thankful for many things, including the opportunity to work with your children everyday.  Happy Thanksgiving!

Tonight's Math Homework

The homework tonight has a tutorial side which shows standard algorithm for solving multiplication. We have not taught this method, but have taught area model, distributive with partial product and box method. All of which can be found in your child's math journal. Please have them use one of the methods we have taught to complete tonight's homework. Sorry for the confusion. 

Outside Recess

I am sure that you have seen the news and been outside. There have also  been a few weather advisories regarding the smoke in the air. Today and until it clears up a bit, we will be having indoor recess. I just don't feel comfortable having the kids outside running around and breathing in all the smoke in the air.

Teasley’s SCIENCE FAIR is coming…

Tuesday, January 17^th, 2017

Grades 2-5: projects are due on Friday, January 13^th, 2017 (Media Center)

**Projects will be judged on Tuesday, January 17th and projects will be displayed in the media center for several weeks to follow! The top 3 students per grade level will be awarded with a 1st-3rd place ribbon. All remaining participants will earn a participation ribbon! The 1st place winner from grades 3-5 will be asked to bring their project to the District Science Fair.  The district science fair will be on Saturday, February 11^th at Kennesaw Mountain High School.

More information at   http://www.cobblearning.net/erinmsumners/

If you are interested in participating in the science fair, please investigate the guidelines .  Sign-up packets will be available on Thursday, December 1^st, however, you may start your project at any time.  Remember to keep a journal of your discoveries!

If you are interested in participating in the science fair please read below.

Each science fair project must consist of a student led scientific investigation (following accepted scientific methods) and a display to present the investigation results to judges and other science fair attendees.  Presentation guidelines will be given at a later date.  Biological and zoological projects will not be accepted.  We are STRONGLY encouraged to not allow students to experiment with molds or bacteria of any kind, as these can be particularly hazardous to student health.  Models, including volcanoes or robots, will not be accepted as experiments.
Parents are encouraged to guide students but not build the project.  Remember a good project is planned and developed over a period of time.

SAMPLE RUBRIC: 1.  Is the project based on a research question or questions?	0          1          2
2. Does the project hypothesis offer an answer to the project research question(s)?	0          1          2
3. Are project procedures well-described and able to be repeated?	0          1          2
4. Is there research on the topic? (Research requires 2 or more reputable sources).	0          1          2
5. Do you get a sense of the student’s knowledge/understanding of the topic in their own words?	0          1          2
6. Does the project contain measureable data? (For 2 points, student must have done multiple trials).	0          1          2
7. Is there an effective analysis of data? Clearly stated results? (Both are required.)	0          1          2
8. Are the data analyzed sufficiently to answer to the project question?	0          1          2
9. Are the project conclusions based on analysis of results?	0          1          2
10. Are the project conclusions and results presented clearly?	0          1          2

Class News:

• For those of you who RSVP'd to the Teasley Thanksgiving Feast, our Feast will be on Thursday Nove 17th 11:40-12:20.
• Target will not be meeting this week or the 2 weeks following Thanksgiving Break, due to testing in grades 1, 3 & 5.
• Tuesday, November 15, Spirit Night @ Willy’s Mexicana Grill

Holiday Hearts Program...

It’s time again for the annual “Holiday Heart Program” at Teasley.  Each year our students, staff and community members support families in need during the holiday season.  This year we are trying something new!  We are asking you to buy gifts cards from places such as Wal-mart, Target, Publix, Kroger or QT instead of gifts.  Please assist us in helping these families in our school community by selecting a heart from the Holiday Hearts tree when you visit the school or attend the Thanksgiving Feast.  You can purchase a gift card in any denomination (please write the amount on the card).

Please place your gift card in an envelope marked “Holiday Hearts” and return it to Teasley by Monday, December 12^th.  All gift cards should be placed in one of the black payment boxes or the safe.

If you have any questions please contact Sherise Harris (Counselor for Kindergarten -2nd), or Corinna Oliver (Counselor for 3^rd – 5th) at 770-437-5945.  Thank you for your support and generosity!

Tiger Trot

The Tiger Trot is coming up Friday, November 18. Please remember to sign your child up at thegetmovincrew.com.  More information will be coming as to how you can come out and support our class...The Blazers!!

This week we will be learning...

Math- continuing to multiply 3 & 4 digit numbers by 1 digit. Assessment Friday.  Introducing multiplying by 2 digits. (4.NBT.5)

Science- continuing Force & Motion and introducing Simple Machines (S4P3a-d)

Resource for Simple Machines http://www.neok12.com/Simple-Machines.htm

Reading- Comparing text with its visual representation (class project as assessment) (4RL7)

Writing- Creating a personal narrative (planning, including a beginning (characters and setting), middle (problem and seed story) and end (has resolution), incorporating internal thinking, dialogue and word choice) (4W3,4W3b)

ELA- Word Choice (replacing tired words) and using commas and quotations (4L1, 4L2d, 4L3a)

Word Sort 12

Purple Group:

Word Choice

(replacing tired words in our writing)

• walk: saunter, traipse
• run: scamper, sprint, 
• said: uttered, pronounced, replied
• thought: pondered, contemplated, reflected

Word Sort 12

Blue Group:

Word Choice

(replacing tired words in our writing)

• walk: strolled, glided, wandered
• run: jogged, trotted
• said: shouted, exclaimed, announced
• thought: wondered, considered

Word Sort 12

Orange Group:

Word Choice

(replacing tired words in our writing)

• walk: glide, roam, drifted
• run: sped, galloped, darted
• said: spoke, yelled
• thought: pictured, imagined

Holiday Hearts Program

It’s time again for the annual “Holiday Heart Program” at Teasley.  Each year our students, staff and community members support families in need during the holiday season.  This year we are trying something new!  We are asking you to buy gifts cards from places such as Wal-mart, Target, Publix, Kroger or QT instead of gifts.  Please assist us in helping these families in our school community by selecting a heart from the Holiday Hearts tree when you visit the school or attend the Thanksgiving Feast.  You can purchase a gift card in any denomination (please write the amount on the card).

Please place your gift card in an envelope marked “Holiday Hearts” and return it to Teasley by Monday, December 12^th.  All gift cards should be placed in one of the black payment boxes or the safe.

If you have any questions please contact Sherise Harris (Counselor for Kindergarten -2nd), or Corinna Oliver (Counselor for 3^rd – 5th) at 770-437-5945.  Thank you for your support and generosity!

Please read...

Parents, please be sure that you read your child's agenda very carefully everyday. If they have written that they have a vocabulary or spelling test to study for (such as their previous science, word sort and social studies tests) please make sure that you physically see what they have brought home to study. We have had some friends whose agendas indicate that they have studied (parent signature) but then the students have lost what it was that they were supposed to have been studying the whole week. Thus resulting in test grades that do not reflect what I know their abilities are. I am always willing to replace study guides etc, but if moments before the test come and they are given the opportunity to study and they tell me that they haven't had one of their resources all week, it raises the question as to if they actually completed the homework assignments. Please also be sure to check their purple folders for tests that come home, in which a retake is being offered. Additionally, please check ParentVue for grades. If you see an assessment grade that is less than a 69%, you will know to be on the look out for a retake paper for you to sign and a practice assignment for your child to complete and return before the deadline date noted. As always, I greatly appreciate your continued support and the work that you do with your children to help them be successful. I feel privileged to be able to work with your children and with you.

Lost and Found

Lost and Found is overflowing!

If your child has lost a sweater, jacket, coat, hat, or lunch box, PLEASE remind them to check Lost and Found, or if you RSVP'd and are joining them for Thanksgiving lunch next week, please stop by and check it.  Items left in Lost and Found after next Friday, Nov. 18^th will be donated. Thanks!

A message from Mrs. Brooks...

It’s that time again for our Square1 Art Fundraiser!  Tomorrow your child will be coming home with their own personalized order catalog, original artwork, and free stickers with their art on it!  Order unique gifts and keepsakes with your child’s art on it.  The school earns profit from each order to help enhance their engagement and learning in the art classroom!  You can order via the paper order form or online at www.square1art.com/shop

The deadline for orders is NOVEMBER 17th!  Make sure to get your personalized gifts before this deadline!  If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Brooks at: kaylene.hybart@cobbk12.org



Math Homework Today

In class we are working on multiplying large numbers. We have been working on a few strategies in order to assist with this. Your child has math homework tonight in which they have been asked to use the strategies they have been taught in class. Below is a link to a site that we have used in class. Please remember that students also have their math journals that should be used, which have steps and examples. Their journals need to come back to school everyday.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVYbcps23Tw

Tiger Trot Update
We are a little over a week away from the Tiger Trot and we can't stress enough how much PTA needs YOUR help! The $35,000 we raise allows PTA to support every classroom. It pays for teacher grants for classroom supplies, educational grants, and school area supports as well as the traverse climbing wall for the gym.  The Wallace/Rice Blazers are ready to run! Please set up your child's account and get the donations rolling in! 
www.thegetmovincrew.com 

Talent Show Reminder...

Talent show permission slips are due November 11^th.  Late permission slips will not be accepted. Also, audition dates have been  moved to Dec. 1^st for K-2 and Dec. 2 for 3-5. Please email Rachel Stewart for questions.

"MESSAGE FROM MRS. MUNGIN, MUSIC SPECIALIST!!

We are gearing up for our 2nd annual WINTERFEST Tree Lighting.  We have big expectations for our event this year and hope that you might join us.  If you are a small business owner or would like to be a vendor at this year’s tree lighting please click the link below to apply for a spot.  

Below is the link to apply.  Deadline for all applications is November 18, 2016.

http://www.musicatteasley.com/winterfest

If you have any questions please forward them to winterfestatteasley@gmail.com

The Tiger Trot is in just 2 short weeks...Go 

Please sign your students up by visiting thegetmovincrew.com   For more information about it, please visit this link: http://www.teasleytigers.com/tiger-trot or you can go to the actual site where you can view the current leader board: https://secure.eventsonline.us/reg/getmovincrew/pub/school/180

Thanksgiving Feast

All reservations for the Thanksgiving Feast must be returned by Wednesday morning Nov. 9th. Information went home with your children last week regarding the feast.

Please remember that there is no school for students on Tuesday Nov 8th!

Please remember to send in a healthy snack with your child everyday.

Please register your child for the Tiger Trot. We are working on adding additional gym equipment with the funds raised!

What we are learning this week:

Math: Multiplying up to 4 digit numbers by 1 digit numbers

Reading: Comparing points of view in  literary texts
Science: Force and motion

Writing: Components of narrative text

ELA: Homonyms

      Purple Group:

effect

affect

fare

fair

peace

piece

manner

manor

lessen

lesson

Blue Group:

through

threw

their

there

they’re

scent

sent

cent

missed

mist

foul

fowl

Orange Group:

its

it’s

here

hear

made

maid

male

mail

hour

our