Wednesday, August 31st:

Reading:  Read for 30 minutes and complete Reading Log. 

ELA:  Study spelling words and Capitalization Rules which are located in your ELA notebook.  Here is a link to the website we used in class today. You will have a quiz on Capitalization Rules tomorrow. Spelling test on Friday.

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/grammar/capitals.htm

Math:  Practice Front Row Base 10 for 15 minutes.  Today, we started learning about using the standard algorithm for addition.  Here is the website for using virtual manipulatives to model using the standard algorithm. 

http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_154_g_2_t_1.html?from=category_g_2_t_1.html

Homework:

Each morning, students are responsible for writing their homework in their agenda for that day. Homework is a way to practice the skills and strategies we are learning in class and should be completed each night.  As forth grade students, they are responsible for completing homework and returning it the next day.  Students are also responsible for reading each night for 30 minutes and completing the Reading Log which requires a parent signature. 

Also, agendas are to be signed each day as a form of communication, however it is the responsibility of the student to request a parent signature. If a student fails to complete homework, complete Reading log, or have agenda signed he or she will sign the Homework Book and will not be able to participate in the Homework Club at the end of that month.  Each month is a fresh start and students have the opportunity to join the new Homework Club upon completing all assignments each night. We appreciate your support in encouraging responsibility and independence in regards to homework.  

Retake Notice

During Open House, Mrs. Wallace and I informed you that if your child scored an "F" on a test, he or she would have the opportunity to retake the test.  In order for students to retake the test, he or she must complete the review packet and have a parent signature on the Retake Notice form. 

Retake packets were sent home yesterday and the work must be completed and returned by the date specified on the Retake Notice in order for your child to retake the test.  If you would like for your child to have additional practice on a particular standard or skill, please utilize the links on the blog or please feel free to utilize any of the educational resources available online.

ParentVue

If you haven't returned the authorization form to receive your ParentVue login information, please send this form in ASAP so you can view your child's grades online.  If you have already received your ParentVue login information and are having trouble logging in, please contact our ParentVue coordinator, Laura Kraftschik, at Laura.Kraftschik@cobbk12.org.  Please allow 24-48 hours of processing time if you require new login information. 

What are we learning this week?

Reading: I can explain events from several sources about the same topic.

Writing: I can gather information, take notes, and write an informational text.

ELA:  I can use word patterns, phonics, and decoding to help when I read.  I can use correct capitalization when writing. 

Math:  I can round a whole number to any place value. 

Social Studies: I can determine what economics looked like in historical times. 

Homework for Monday, August 29th:

Reading:  Read for 30 minutes and complete Reading Log. Agendas need to be signed. 

ELA:  Study words

Math:  Rounding handout

Spelling Lists:

 Orange List

Long –e (ee)                         LONG –e (ea)                                  SHORT -e

green                                         mean                                                      best

teeth                                             team                                                     left

sheet                                           deal                                                       neck

need                                          reach                                                       bell

speed                                         steam                                                      yet

Blue List

Base Word            Consonant + y =  Change the y to i and add -es        Vowel + y=  keep the y  and add -s

baby                                  babies 

carry                                  carries 

pony                                  ponies 

berry                                  berries 

party                                  parties 

play                                                                                                                                              plays

monkey                                                                                                                                    monkeys

turkey                                                                                                                                          turkeys

enjoy                                                                                                                                          enjoys

tray                                                                                                                                                  trays

Purple List

(Number Prefixes)

uni = 1                                bi = 2                                                    tri = 3 

unicycle                               bicycle                                               triangle

unicorn                                 biplane                                               trio

unison                                 bifocals                                             triplets   

unique                                bilingual                                            trilogy

Spelling Words for week 8/29/16

Orange List
Long –e (ee) LONG –e (ea)   SHORT -e
green              mean                           best
teeth             team                          left
sheet              deal                           neck
need                   reach                       bell

speed            steam                          yet

Blue List

Base Word Consonant + y = 

Change the y to i and add -es     Vowel + y= 

keep the y 

and add -s

baby                                  babies

carry                                  carries

pony                                  ponies

berry                                  berries

party                                  parties

play                                                                                                            plays

monkey                                                                                                   monkeys

turkey                                                                                                     turkeys

enjoy                                                                                                    enjoys

tray                                                                                                             trays

Purple List

(Number Prefixes)

uni = 1                                bi = 2                                                    tri = 3 

unicycle                                bicycle                                                     

triangle

unicorn                                 biplane                                                    trio

unison                                     

bifocals                                                   

triplets

  

unique

                             

bilingual                                            trilogy

Homework for Thursday, August 25th:

Reading: Read for 30 minutes and record in Reading Log and study Non-Fiction text features located in your reading journal (this can be part of the 30 minutes that you record on your Reading Log.)

ELA:  Study words. Test tomorrow!

Math:  If you did not finish the "Writing Whole Numbers" worksheet in class, you will need to finish as homework.

Science:  Study Water Cycle. Test tomorrow! (The study guide we completed in class would be a great resource to study!!)

**Agendas are to be signed each night.**

Parents, if you haven't returned the ParentVue authorization form in order to get your login information, please return it ASAP.  ParentVue is the way for you to view your child's grades online. Thanks!

Homework for Wednesday, August 24th:

Reading: Study text features in journal for 30 minutes.  Please record in reading log in place of reading your independent reading book at home. You will have a Non-Fiction Text Features Test on Friday.

ELA:  Study spelling words.  Test on Friday.

Science:  Study steps of the water cycle.  Test on Friday.

Tuesday, August 23rd:

Reading: Read for 30 minutes and complete Reading Log. 

ELA:  Study words.  Test on Friday!

Math:  Front Row Assignment

Science: Study Steps of the Water Cycle.  Test on Friday!

**If you are wanting to run for Student Council Representative, please be prepared to deliver your speech tomorrow**

Important Information:

We've had several students bringing toys and candy into the classroom and these items are not allowed at school.  This includes trading cards of any kind.  Thanks so much for your help with this. 

Learning Targets for this week:

Reading: How to find an author's point and supporting details. 

Writing: Students are continuing to write their informational essays. 

Math: We are reviewing place value and the 3 different ways to write a number (standard form, expanded form, and word form).  We will also continue to talk about how to round numbers to any place value. 

Science: We are continuing to learn about the water cycle. 

Homework for Monday, August 22nd:

Reading: Read for 30 minutes and complete your Reading Log. 

Math: Front Row Assignment.  Remember the link and class code are located in the "Notes" section of your agenda and in the "Classroom Links" tab on the blog. 

ELA:  Study your words.  Test on Friday!

We will be having our Student Council Class Representative elections on Wednesday.  If you would like to run, please be prepared to give your speech on Wednesday.  

** Picture Day is tomorrow!! Please wear standard attire.**

Important Information:

Back to Football Friday

Are you ready for some FOOTBALL?  Teasley's Physical Education department is proud to partner with the NFL and their PLAY60 program to bring to you BACK TO FOOTBALL Friday on September 9th.  Back to Football Friday is a school wide event that encourages students to get active and excited about the upcoming football season.  Students are encouraged to wear their favorite NFL football gear.  During their specials time the students will participate in football related stations testing their throwing, catching, kicking, punting, and speed/agility.

Friday, August 19th:

No official homework for over the weekend, but we encourage you to continue to study your spelling words and to work on building your reading stamina.

I know there were some hiccups with completing the diagnostic test on Front Row, but all students have now taken the pre-test and are good to go for future assignments.  The link and class code are written in the "Notes" section of their agenda and you can also find this information on the blog under "Classroom Links".

** If you haven't turned in the Cobb County paperwork from the beginning of the year please do so ASP.   This includes the Emergency Weather paper, Clinic Card, 2 Emergency Cards, Technology Consent Form, Performing Arts permission slip, and the Receipt of the Family Information Guide.

Important Information:

Picture Day is Tuesday, August 23rd.  Students are to wear standard attire.  

THE TIGER UPDATE

-The Tiger Fund Drive has launched! Please support the PAWS Foundaiton with a tax deductible donation that supports educationsl initiatives for all Tealsey Tigers.  Visit www.TeasleyTigers.com to make your Tiger Fund donation and to learn more about the PAWS Foundation.  See atached flyer for more information!

-Our first Spirit Night of the year will be on August 25 (5-7pm) at the Paces Ferry Chick-Fil-A.  Come out to support Tealsy and enjoy a night off from cooking!

-Please join us for the first PTA General Meeting of the 2016-2017 school year on Tuesday, August 30 at 6:15 in the Cafe.  Come learn more about PTA's plans fo the year and hear from our Principal, Ms. Mansfield on the "State of Teasley".  Elections for our School Council will also take place that evening.  We look forward to seeing all PTA members there!

-An informational meeting about the "Opportunity School District" bill on this year's ballot will be held on September 8 from 6-7 pm at Campbell High School. See attached flyer for more information.

Notes from Coach Homansky:

Teasley Jogging Club

Tealsey Jogging Club is a 5K training program designed to teach students the value of hard work and effort not only training the body, but the mind as well.  The club will be on Monday afternoons from 2:30-3:45 and is open to 3rd through 5th graders who show good character in all aspects of their life and meet their academic standards in the classroom.  in order to be considered for jogging club students must fully complete the attached application in pen/pencil along with their/parent guardian signature.  Each application will be looked over by a panel of staff members along with feedback from their current and past grade level teachers.  Should you have any questions please feel free to contact Mr. Homansky.

Rise and Shine Morning Exercise

What better way to start the day than breaking a sweat?  Rise and Shine morning exercise is designed to get your student active and moving before even stepping into their homeroom.  The doors of the gym open at 7:20 am and close at 7:35 with all students being released to class at 7:45.  Students must eat breakfast before coming to Rise and Sine.

Rise and Shine morning exercise will begin Monday, August 15th and is open to the following grade levels on the following days:

Monday: 4th and 5th morning miles

Tuesday:  2nd and 3rd morning miles

Wednesday: Kindergarten and 1st morning miles

Thursday: 3rd, 4th and 5th Boot Camp

Friday: K, 1, 2 Boot Camp

Back to Football Friday

Are you ready for some FOOTBALL?  Teasley's Physical Education department is proud to partner with the NFL and their PLAY60 program to bring to you BACK TO FOOTBALL Fiday on September 9th.  Back to Football Friday is a school wide event that encourages students to get active and excited about the upcoming football season.  Students are encouraged to wear their favorte NFL football gear.  During their specials time the students will participate in football related stations testing their throwing, catching, kicking, punting, and speed/agility.

WE NEED YOUR HELP.  If you are interested in volunteering we would love to have you.  Please visit: http://signup.com/go/faQPcy to help facilitate a station.  Should you have any questions please feel free to contact Coach Homansky at eric.homansky@cobbk12.org.

Homework for Thursday, 18, 2016:

Reading: Read for 30 minutes and complete your Reading Log.

ELA: Study your spelling words. (The test on these words will be next Friday, August 26th)

Math:  Take the Base 10 Diagnostic Test on Front Row. Please check the Classroom Links tab on our blog.  The class code is 2fgfbh.   The information has also been written in the "Notes" section of your child's agenda.

Science: Study steps of the Water Cycle.

**Please remember to sign agendas and Reading Logs nightly.  If you do not have access to a computer to complete the Math assignment, a written note from a parent must be sent in.**

Important Information:

“SING SING SING

With the 

TEASLEY TREBLE TONES CHORUS

2016-2017

Invitations for membership will be sent via email in the next few days.  

Please be on the look out, your child may have been invited.

Membership will be granted to the first 100 kids who sign up.  

Note:  Chorus is by invitation only.  Membership to chorus is based on behavior, participating in homeroom and music classes and showing the best Teasley Tiger Pride with the use of the Teasley 10 throughout the school day."

Picture Day is August 23rd.  Please wear standard attire.

Homework for Wednesday, August 17th:

Reading:  Read 30 min and fill out your Reading Log. 

ELA:  Study your words.  All students have now been assigned to a group and have their set of words.  Students will be tested on these words on Friday, August 26th.

Math:  Complete the even problems on p. 41-42 in your Math Workbook.  

Science: Study the steps of the water cycle.  (collection, evaporation, condensation, and precipitation)

**Remember to get your agenda signed.**

Important Information:

Yesterday, we posted on our blog that we are now a peanut-free classroom.  We are actually a Nut-Free classroom. Please do not send in a snack that contains nuts.  This includes: Nutella, hazelnuts, peanuts, peanut butter, almonds, etc. Thank you for your help in this matter. 

Hi Parents! We were so happy to see those of you who were able to stop by our little Open House this morning. We are both so excited to have each child in our class and are looking forward to having a great year!

Due to food allergies in our class, we are now a Peanut-Free classroom.  Please do not send any peanuts, peanut butter, etc. as a snack to class.

Important Information:

The Tiger Update

- The Tiger Fund Drive has launched!  Please support the PAWS Foundation with a tax deductible donation that supports educational initiatives for all Teasley Tigers.  Visit www.TeasleyTigers.com to make your Tiger Fund donation and to learn more about the PAWS Foundation.  Information was also sent home in your child's folder this week. 

- ASP Open House- August 16, 4-6pm- Please see attached flyer for more information.

- The school clinic needs donations of the following supplies.  Please have your child drop them off in the box outside the clinic door (in the front foyer).  Thank you!   

1.      Sandwich bags (No zipper closure)

2.      Crackers

3.      Peppermints

4.      Q-tips

5.      Vaseline

- Our first Spirit Night of the year will be on August 25 (5-7pm) at the Paces Ferry Chick-fil-A. Come out to support Teasley and enjoy a night off from cooking! 

Also, picture day is coming up on August 23.  Please wear standard attire.  This is the picture that will be for the yearbook.  Watch for order forms to come home soon!!

We've had a great day in Room 303 with our newly formed class! We will be having an Open House tomorrow morning 7:20-8:00 so you can meet each of us and learn more about how we will run our classroom.  We hope to see you tomorrow morning!





Words Their Way Week of August 15th:

Blue Group:

fox         foxes
wish      wishes
car         cars
cow        cows
box        boxes
watch    watches
glass      glasses
gate       gates
flower   flowers
gas        gases

Orange Group:

smart      brand      land
tart          grand
chart       bland
dart         stand
part         band
compartment

Purple Group:

educate           create
education       creation

imitate       imitation

separate      separation

complicate      complication