September 21 - 25, 2015

News for Parents!

We still have six students who have not sent $5.00 to pay for Apple Binders.  Please send that money so it may be credited to our class account. 

Can you help us?  We need printer ink for our class... Would you be willing to send HP #61 Black ink?  Thank you so much :)

Vision Screening~~~Tuesday, Sept. 22nd 

Shaved Ice~~~Thursday, Sept. 24th

GOTCHA Party~~~ Popsicles on the Playground ~~ Friday!

 
Please help me with money sent to school!  If you send a check, make sure your PHONE number, "E. Boyer," and your child's name is on every check.  Thank you, parents, who send all money in an envelope or zip bag with names on them.  I can't tell you how much that helps make my mornings go faster!

 
**STUDENT OF THE WEEK:  Emma

 

   *Please join our PTO!!! We need YOU. Membership is $10.00. Let's show all the other classes that we are the BEST when it comes to PTO participation :)

 

**READING/SPELLING  Our story this week is “Tara and Tiree, Fearless Friends."  We will read this story, as well as other stories and poetry, to reinforce the skill for this week.  Read the story at home this week.  See the "Homework" letter for this week.  Please practice Spelling words AND SENTENCES every night at home! We will check words at school daily.  (The only night we do not write Spelling words is Wednesday night... That is up to parents!) Spelling test will be on FRIDAY.

**There are two parts to doing homework: Doing the work at home, and returning it in the homework pocket of your apple binder. 

 

**LANGUAGE/HANDWRITING
We have learned that sentences MUST have a capital letter at the beginning and correct punctuation at the end.  We will learn about context clues and will review collective nouns.  These nouns name "groups" of people, things, and animals.  For example:  a library of books, a herd of cow, a gaggle of geese, and a school of fish.  Students are learning to use their best handwriting. We will write our first and last name and the date on our papers. I am so proud of your effort!
 

 **MATH
Mountain Math, Addition Facts. We are focusing on comparing numbers in the 100's, 10's, and 1's.  We will use greater than, less than, and equal to "signs."  **Use addition flash cards, games and computer activities to reinforce addition facts. 

 

**SOCIAL SCIENCE
Students are learning about the geographical makeup of our world.  Students will make a "Geography" flip book in class with definitions and illustrations.

 

September 15 - 18, 2015

News for Parents!

We still have six students who have not sent their $5.00 to pay for Apple Binders.  Please send that money so it may be credited to our class account. 

Parent Report Day was Monday, Sept. 14th.  I want to give a big "THANK YOU" to all parents who kept their appointments and came by to visit!  It's always such a joy to know that we are working together as a team to benefit YOUR child! :)

Please help me with money sent to school!  If you send a check, make sure your PHONE number, "E. Boyer," and your child's name is on every check.  Thank you, parents, who send all money in an envelope or zip bag with names on them.  I can't tell you how much that helps make my mornings go faster!

Can you help us?  We need printer ink for our class... Would you be willing to send HP #61 Black ink?  Thank you so much :)

**STUDENT OF THE WEEK: 

   *Please join our PTO!!! We need YOU. Membership is $10.00. Let's show all the other classes that we are the BEST when it comes to PTO participation :)

 

**READING/SPELLING  Our story this week is “A Walk in the Desert."  We will read this story, as well as other stories and poetry, to reinforce the skill for this week.  Read the story at home this week.  See the "Homework" letter for this week.  Please practice Spelling words AND SENTENCES every night at home! We will check words at school daily.  (The only night we do not write Spelling words is Wednesday night... That is up to parents!) Spelling test will be on FRIDAY.

**There are two parts to doing homework: Doing the work at home, and returning it in the homework pocket of your apple binder. 

 

**LANGUAGE/HANDWRITING
We have learned that sentences MUST have a capital letter at the beginning and correct punctuation at the end.  We will learn about declarative, interrogative, exclamatory, and imperative sentences this week. Our new subject for this week will be collective nouns.  These nouns name "groups" of people, things, and animals.  For example:  a library of books, a herd of cow, a gaggle of geese, and a school of fish.  Students are learning to use their best handwriting. We will write our first and last name and the date on our papers. I am so proud of your effort!

 




**MATH
Mountain Math, Addition Facts. We are continuing to learn about "bundles" of ten and one hundred, place value, and expanded form.  Test will be this week. **Use addition flash cards, games and computer activities to reinforce addition facts. 

 

**SOCIAL SCIENCE
We complete our study of rainforests and deserts, then begin learning about the geographical makeup of our world.  Students will make a "Geography" flip book in class with definitions and illustrations.

 

News for Parents!

LABOR DAY Holiday is Monday, Sept. 7th.

Parent Report Day is Monday, Sept. 14th.  Please check your time as sent with your child, and let me know if you will not be able to keep your appointment!

Can you help us?  We need printer ink for our class... Would you be willing to send HP #61 Black ink?  Thank you so much :)

**STUDENT OF THE WEEK:  Chryzaysia

   *Please join our PTO!!! We need YOU. Membership is $10.00. Let's show all the other classes that we are the BEST when it comes to PTO participation :)

 

**READING/SPELLING  Our story this week is “A Walk in the Desert."  We will read this story, as well as other stories and poetry, to reinforce the skill for this week.  Read the story at home this week.  See the "Homework" letter for this week.  Please practice Spelling words AND SENTENCES every night at home! We will check words at school daily.  (The only night we do not write Spelling words is Wednesday night... That is up to parents!) Spelling test will be on FRIDAY.

**There are two parts to doing homework: Doing the work at home, and returning it in the homework pocket of your apple binder. 

 

**LANGUAGE/HANDWRITING
We have learned that sentences MUST have a capital letter at the beginning and correct punctuation at the end.  We will learn about declarative, interrogative, exclamatory, and imperative sentences this week. Students are learning to use their best handwriting. We will write our first and last name and the date on our papers. I am so proud of your effort! 




**MATH
Mountain Math, Addition Facts. We are learning about "bundles" of ten and one hundred, place value, and expanded form. **Use addition flash cards, games and computer activities to reinforce addition facts. 

 

**SOCIAL SCIENCE
We will learn about our solar system this week.  "My Very Energetic Mom Just Served Us Nachos" is the way to remember the order of our planets!   

August 31 - September 4, 2015

NEWS FOR PARENTS~~~~~

***Don't forget to send $5.00 for your Apple Binder AND $10.00 for class shirt! 

Picture Day is Tuesday!  

No School Monday, September 7th :)
 
Please send money in an envelope or zip bag with your child's name on it.  

I will send a note to you if we are still missing headphones from your child.  Students may not enjoy computer games or 

Also, please read your weekly "Homework Schedule" page.  Students must follow this plan all week and complete assigned homework activities.

**STUDENT OF THE WEEK:  Madison

   *Please join our PTO!!! We need YOU. Membership is $10.00. Let's show all the other classes that we are the BEST when it comes to PTO participation :)

 

**READING/SPELLING  Our story this week is “Henry and Mudge."  We will read this story, as well as other stories and poetry, to reinforce the skill for this week.  Read "Henry and Mudge" at home this week.  See the "Homework" letter for this week.  Please practice Spelling words AND SENTENCES every night at home! We will check words at school daily.  (The only night we do not write Spelling words is Wednesday night... That is up to parents!) Spelling test will be on FRIDAY.

**There are two parts to doing homework: Doing the work at home, and returning it in the homework pocket of your apple binder. 

 

**LANGUAGE/HANDWRITING
We have learned that sentences MUST have a capital letter at the beginning and correct punctuation at the end.  We will learn about exclamatory and imperative sentences this week. Students are learning to use their best handwriting. We will write our first and last name and the date on our papers. I am so proud of your effort! 

**MATH
Mountain Math, Addition Facts. We are learning about odd/even numbers and place value. **Use addition flash cards, games and computer activities to reinforce addition facts. 

**SOCIAL SCIENCE
We will learn about our solar system this week.  "My Very Energetic Mom Just Served Us Nachos" is the way to remember the order of our planets!   

August 24 - 28, 2015

NEWS FOR PARENTS! 


***Don't forget to send $5.00 for your Apple Binder AND $10.00 for class shirt! 
Money for the Apple Binder will come out of my personal school account in September.  PLEASE pay for your child's binder :)
 
 
All children need supplies, including zip bags, headphones, and folders when you can find them.  Please do not give up.  We must have folders to stay organized.

Please read your weekly "Homework Schedule" page.  Students must follow this plan all week and complete assigned homework activities.

**STUDENT OF THE WEEK:  Gabriel

 

Remember to put your child's name, phone number, "E. Boyer" and lunch number on checks.

 

Put ALL MONEY in a zip bag or envelope telling what it is for.  Children do not remember.

   

***Please join our PTO!!! We need YOU. Membership is $10.00. Let's show all the other classes that we are the BEST when it comes to PTO participation :)

**READING/SPELLING  Our story this week is “Exploring Space."  We will read this story, as well as other stories and poetry, to reinforce the skill for this week : Main Idea and details.
Read "Exploring Space" at home this week.  See the "Homework" letter for information.  Please practice Spelling words AND SENTENCES every night at home! We will check words at school daily.  (The only night we do not write Spelling words is Wednesday night... That is up to parents!) Spelling test will be on FRIDAY.

 

**There are two parts to doing homework: Doing the work at home, and returning it in the homework pocket of your apple binder. 

 

 

**LANGUAGE/HANDWRITING
We will learn about declarative and interrogative sentences this week. Students are learning to use their best handwriting. We will write our first and last name and the date on our papers. I am so proud of your effort! 

**MATH
We are learning about "making ten" and odd/even numbers.** Use addition flash cards, games and computer activities to reinforce addition facts. 

**SOCIAL SCIENCE
We will learn about urban, suburban, and rural communities, and how they are the same/different.

 

August 17 - 21, 2015

NEWS FOR PARENTS! 


***Don't forget to send $5.00 for your Apple Binder AND $10.00 for class shirt!

We had a fantastic first week!  I love having your child in our class.  We are a "family" and are learning to:  Respect Others, Respect Ourselves, and Respect Property :)

Wow... This week has already been pretty hectic.  A few things for you to know:
*Parents, please send all paperwork and supplies by Wednesday!  I need all of the pertinent forms you took home for open house or when your child enrolled and came to our room. 
*Your child brought home a blue Homeroom letter explaining details about homework and reading passages.  PLEASE do not lose this. 

All children need supplies, including zip bags, headphones, and folders when you can find them.  Please do not give up.  We must have folders to stay organized.

**STUDENT OF THE WEEK:  Nathaniel

 

Remember to put your child's name, phone number, "E. Boyer" and lunch number on checks.

 

Put ALL MONEY in a zip bag or envelope telling what it is for.  Children do not remember.

   

***Please join our PTO!!! We need YOU. Membership is $10.00. Let's show all the other classes that we are the BEST when it comes to PTO participation :)

**READING/SPELLING  Our story this week is “Iris and Walter."  We will read this story, as well as other stories and poetry, to reinforce the skill for this week : Character and Setting.
Read "Iris and Walter" at home this week.  See the "Homework" letter for information.  Please practice Spelling words AND SENTENCES every night at home! We will check words at school daily.  (The only night we do not write Spelling words is Wednesday night... That is up to parents!) Spelling test will be on FRIDAY.

 

**There are two parts to doing homework: Doing the work at home, and returning it in the homework pocket of your apple binder. 

 

 

**LANGUAGE/HANDWRITING
We will learn to identify and write good sentences this week. Students are learning to use their best handwriting. We will write our first and last name and the date on our papers. I am so proud of your effort! 

**MATH
We are learning about "making ten" and odd/even numbers.** Use addition flash cards, games and computer activities to reinforce addition facts. 

**SOCIAL SCIENCE
We will learn about urban, suburban, and rural communities, and how they are the same/different.

 

 

 

 

August 10 - 14, 2015

NEWS FOR PARENTS! 

OPEN HOUSE will be on Thursday, August 6th.  You may choose one of two times to come meet with me and get lots of great information about our year!  Come at either 1:00 to 2:00, or from 5:00 to 6:00.  You will get a copy of my PowerPoint to take home and keep for future reference. 


THANK YOU to all parents who have helped our class :) 

There will be much more information here beginning on Monday,
August 10th!  Please check back soon..........

**STUDENT OF THE WEEK: 


**READING/SPELLING:   

 

**LANGUAGE/HANDWRITING:  

**MATH:

 

**SOCIAL SCIENCE: 

May 11 - 21, 2015

NEWS FOR PARENTS!  

Field Day is Wednesday, May 13th.  We will also have "Lunch on the Lawn" in back of the school.  Students will pick up sack lunches and enjoy food and music in the back grassy area and on the pavilion.

 

HONORS DAY is Thursday, May 14th!  We will have hotdogs and fixings in our classroom at 9:00 a.m., then move to the PE room for our ceremony at 10:00!  Thank you to all parents who have sent requested items. 

 

Students may get report cards on Thursday, May 21st.  If you will not be here, you may send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to your teacher and the report will be mailed to you :)

 

We will enjoy "Game Day" in our classroom this Friday!  Bring your favorite board game to share with friends.  This includes card games, too!

 

Next week, beginning on Monday, we will start our Summer Cleaning.  Furniture needs to be moved, and carpet cleared for cleaning.  We will have the drawing for a brand new girl's and boy's bicycle at the last GOTCHA party on the pavilion~~ Wednesday, May 20th!

 

Last day is Thursday, May 21st.  Students will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m.  If this changes, I will let you know. 

 

Finally, I would like to thank all of my wonderful students and parents for Teacher Appreciation Week!  You surprised me with so many fantastic notes, cards, gifts, and flowers... I am a very blessed teacher and I love each of you so much!

 

Have a great summer and remember... READ EVERY DAY!

 

 

 

**Supply Lists for 2015-16 are on our school website.  Teachers will be sending a more detailed list late this coming summer :)

 

 
 

 

 

April 20 - 24, 2015

NEWS FOR PARENTS!  

 

*Progress Reports come home Tuesday, April 21st.

 

BOWLING FIELD TRIP is this Thursday!  Your letter went home yesterday.  Please read it carefully :)

***PLEASE make sure your child is at school unless sick.  The last weeks are crucial and we need everyone in class EVERY DAY.  Try to schedule appointments later in the afternoon or after school.

 

 

 

 **Registration for next year is from April 1 - 30.  See the Coosada website for more information.

 

**Supply Lists for 2015-16 are on our school website.  Teachers will be sending a more detailed list late this coming summer :)

 

Our class can still use some very important items.  Parents, please continue to send paper towels, facial tissues, and #2 pencils.  Thank you so much!  

 

***HONORS DAY is planned for all blue pods on May 14th.  MORE coming soon!

 

 

*STUDENT OF THE WEEK: 


**READING/SPELLING:   Our story for this week is "A Birthday Basket for Tia."  We will read our story then learn more about comparing and contrasting parts of the story.  Reading Test WILL be on Thursday. Spelling words include words with -tion and -ture.  Spelling Test will be on Friday.
  

*DICTATION SENTENCES ~~ (See Spelling page in your child's Apple Binder.)

WRITE DICTATION SENTENCES EVERY DAY.  Your practice shows when we have our test.

 

**Students must write Spelling words and read AR books at home every single night!

 

**LANGUAGE/HANDWRITING:  This week we will use context clues to find meanings of important words we may not know.

***Test is on Friday. 

 

 Handwriting counts!  Please always do your best.

**MATH   This week we will continue studying data, charts, and graphs. Work on addition facts.  I have sent home timed drills with examples on the back to practice.

 


**SOCIAL SCIENCE
Students are enjoying learning about our country's symbols of freedom!  We will read about our first president, George Washington.

April 6 - 10, 2015

NEWS FOR PARENTS!   

***PLEASE make sure your child is at school unless sick.  The last weeks are crucial and we need everyone in class EVERY DAY.  Try to schedule appointments later in the afternoon or after school.

 

I hope your family had a wonderful Easter!  We are now down to 34 days left in this school year.... Let's keep working hard! 

 

Speaking of Spring.... our SPRING FLING will be Friday, April 10th!  We are so excited to provide this wonderful family time for all of our students, parents, and friends.  Come join us for all the fun~~~THANK YOU Coosada Elementary PTO :)  THIS Friday from 4:00 to 8:00!  Lots of FOOD and FUN!

 

**Registration for next year is from April 1 - 30.  See the Coosada website for more information.

 

**Supply Lists for 2015-16 are on our school website.  Teachers will be sending a more detailed list late this coming summer :)

 

Our class can still use some very important items.  Parents, please continue to send paper towels, facial tissues, and #2 pencils.  Thank you so much!  

**See Social Science Lessons below for information about ANIMAL PROJECT due on Thursday, April 16th!

 

*Progress Reports come home Tuesday, April 21st.

***HONORS DAY is planned for all blue pods on May 14th.  MORE coming soon!

 

 

*STUDENT OF THE WEEK: 


**READING/SPELLING:   Our story for this week is "Just Like Josh Gibson."  We will read our story then learn more about comparing and contrasting parts of the story.  Reading Test WILL be on Thursday. Spelling words include contractions using 're, 've, and 'd.  Spelling Test will be on Friday.
  

*DICTATION SENTENCES ~~ (See Spelling page in your child's Apple Binder.)

WRITE DICTATION SENTENCES EVERY DAY.  Your practice shows when we have our test.

 

**Students must write Spelling words and read AR books at home every single night!

 

**LANGUAGE/HANDWRITING:  This week we will produce, expand, and rearrange simple and compound sentences.

***Test is on Friday. 

 

 Handwriting counts!  Please always do your best.

**MATH   This week we will be using standard and non-standard tools to measure, do work problems using measurement, then begin studying data, charts, and graphs.

 


**SOCIAL SCIENCE
Students are enjoying learning about different types of animals and their characteristics.  This week we are studying mammals.  **ANIMAL PROJECT information is coming home today, Monday, April 6th.  Project is DUE on Thursday, April 16th.