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Recent ActivityFinally the snow is here! We were so excited to see the snowflakes outside our window! Please make sure your child has a winter coat, snow pants, hat, gloves, and boots. It will get very cold at recess without them! Since it has been so warm it will be a harder transition into the colder weather. Be prepared!
It is Miss Nelson's last week with us! We wish her well in her future goal of teaching!
These students made their AR goal already! Jasmin, Delanie, Iris, Joseph, Zach M., Alyah, Kevin, Lindsey, Kyle, Carson, Jodi, Leo, Jonathan, Michael, Alea, Jasmin, Abby, and Jo Jo! Students should be at 95% of their goal!
COUNTER ACT NEWS:This week your child had their third Counter Act class. This week the fifth graders discussed positive activities to choose over negative activities with the police officers. They also practiced the four Counter Act skills for saying no to peer pressure: check it out, talk about the consequences, suggest a positive alternate, and follow through. Remember, don’t forget to mark your calendar for Wednesday, February 8th, at 6p.m. for the Counter Act Celebration!
Science– Does the moon really change shape as the month progresses? It may look like this is the case, but it’s not! The different shapes that we see are called moon phases and are determined by the position of the Earth, moon, and sun. Please support your child in looking for real-life examples of the moon phases by checking the night sky for the moon on a nightly basis. Your child should be able to tell you the name of the moon phase and why the moon looks the way it does. Our test on this unit will require your child to use Oreo cookies to create the different phases of the moon in a complete lunar cycle.
Remember to sign Thursday folders. These folders inform you of any late or missing work that your child owes. It is a great way to stay connected to school. Your child needs to bring it back on Friday to get a Duffy Dollar for responsibility!
Here are some more highlights of our week:
*Sharing our concerns and making get well cards for Mrs. Nocek
*Watching the movie "Remember the Titans" in guidance class
*Learning how to model the distributive property of decimals in math
*Writing creative stories based on the picture we chose
*Reading the novel Phoebe the Spy in reading class
*Practicing how to show multiplication, addition, and subtraction of decimals on 100's grids
*Attended the Counter Act program and learned about concequences for our actions
*Reading the book Extra Credit by Andrew Clements
*Reading our AR books and taking quizzes (students should be at 90% of goal by now)
*Learning about the English settlement in Jamestown, Virginia
*MAPS testing in reading
It is Miss Nelson's last week with us! We wish her well in her future goal of teaching!
These students made their AR goal already! Jasmin, Delanie, Iris, Joseph, Zach M., Alyah, Kevin, Lindsey, Kyle, Carson, Jodi, Leo, Jonathan, Michael, Alea, Jasmin, Abby, and Jo Jo! Students should be at 95% of their goal!
Students who are in second or fifth grade, and have not already returned the Seal-A-Smile form, will be receiving another form. We are asking that you complete this form indicating “Yes” or “No” regarding your child’s participation.
The Seal-A-Smile Program is offered by licensed dental hygienists. They will apply a thin film, “Seal,” over the top of your child’s teeth. This “Seal” will help to prevent cavities. It is a FREE program to all participants in second and fifth grade! NO insurance required.
Please return the form to the Health Office by January 27, 2012. We need the form returned even if you choose not to participate. Thank you.
COUNTER ACT NEWS:This week your child had their third Counter Act class. This week the fifth graders discussed positive activities to choose over negative activities with the police officers. They also practiced the four Counter Act skills for saying no to peer pressure: check it out, talk about the consequences, suggest a positive alternate, and follow through. Remember, don’t forget to mark your calendar for Wednesday, February 8th, at 6p.m. for the Counter Act Celebration!
Science– Does the moon really change shape as the month progresses? It may look like this is the case, but it’s not! The different shapes that we see are called moon phases and are determined by the position of the Earth, moon, and sun. Please support your child in looking for real-life examples of the moon phases by checking the night sky for the moon on a nightly basis. Your child should be able to tell you the name of the moon phase and why the moon looks the way it does. Our test on this unit will require your child to use Oreo cookies to create the different phases of the moon in a complete lunar cycle.
Remember to sign Thursday folders. These folders inform you of any late or missing work that your child owes. It is a great way to stay connected to school. Your child needs to bring it back on Friday to get a Duffy Dollar for responsibility!
Here are some more highlights of our week:
*Sharing our concerns and making get well cards for Mrs. Nocek
*Watching the movie "Remember the Titans" in guidance class
*Learning how to model the distributive property of decimals in math
*Writing creative stories based on the picture we chose
*Reading the novel Phoebe the Spy in reading class
*Practicing how to show multiplication, addition, and subtraction of decimals on 100's grids
*Attended the Counter Act program and learned about concequences for our actions
*Reading the book Extra Credit by Andrew Clements
*Reading our AR books and taking quizzes (students should be at 90% of goal by now)
*Learning about the English settlement in Jamestown, Virginia
*MAPS testing in reading
Class Announcements Miss Nelson's Last DayMiss Nelson will conclude her student teaching on Friday, January 20th. She did a wonderful job and will be missed. We were glad to have her in our classroom:)
January 20thWe will have a half day on Friday, January 2Oth. Students will be dismissed at 12:00.
Early ReleaseEarly Release will be on Thursday, January 12th! Please make arrangements for your child. Students are dismissed at 1:35.
Christmas BreakChristmas break starts on Friday, December 23rd. Classes resume on Tuesday, January 3rd. Have a fun and safe holiday!
K-2 Christmas ConcertTuesday, December 20th at LGMS is the Christmas Concert for kindergarten, first, and second graders. What a great opportunity to relax and hear the children sing! It starts at 6:30. Hope to see you there!
ConferencesParent/Teacher conferences are on Thursday, November 17th and Tuesday, November 22nd. A letter will be sent home to confirm the time you signed up for. I look forward to meeting with you and discussing your child's progress!
WKCE TestingWKCE testing for 5th grade will start on Monday, November 14th. Please make sure your child is well rested and has a nutritious breakfast in order to do their best on the test!
Thanksgiving BreakThere will be no school on Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25th. Happy Thanksgiving!
Early Release: November 10thEarly Release is Thursday, November 10th. Students should be picked up at 1:35. Please make arrangements for your child.
TumblebooksLog on to tumblebooks.com for some fun reading at home! Students may pick a book to be read to them. The words light up as the narrator reads the story aloud. There are even games and quizzes at the end of the story to practice comprehension.
The username for our school is CENDEN and the password is READ. Enjoy! Halloween HullabalooCome to the PTO's Halloween Hullabaloo on Saturday, October 22nd from 4:00-8:00. There will be a costume contest, food, and games! Our class is in charge of the Corn Kernel Game. We still need people to sign up to help from 6:00-7:00! Thank you to those who already volunteered to help! This is our school fundraiser! It is going to be a fun night! Hope to see you there!
Early ReleaseNext Thursday, October 13th, is an early release day. Students will be dismissed at 1:35. Please make arrangements for your child.
Book OrdersBook orders from Scholastic went home yesterday! Fill in the order form and return to school by Friday, October 7th. A check is appreciated. You can also order on-line! Just use the class code in the parent letter that was attached to the order form. Happy Reading!
Halloween CelebrationsCentral-Denison is offering two ways that students can celebrate Halloween as part of a school event. On Tuesday, October 25, children may wear costumes to our Family Reading Night, from 5:30-7:30 in the LMC. Also, a costume contest and other Halloween festivities will be part of our PTO Halloween Hullabaloo on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 4:00-8:00. Due to these special events, we will not host any Halloween parties on Monday, October 31. ESL Potluck DinnerThursday, September 23
5:30 at Central Denison Early ReleaseThursday, September 15th
Students are dismissed at 1:35 Please make arrangements for your child ahead of time. Students should know where they are going after school. They must have a note in order to go to somewhere different than usual. Thanks! Thursday FoldersEach Thursday your child will bring home a blue folder with any missing assignments they may have from the week. Please look at the assignments missing, then sign and date the attached sheet. Students who bring back their folder on Friday will get a Duffy Dollar reward. Thank you for taking time out to view this important information:)
AgendaStudents will be writing their homework assignments in their agenda each night. Please check that your child has completed the assignments. Then put your signature in the space provided. This lets me know that you have seen the assigned homework. There is also space provided for additional comments to me.
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