Week of January 20th

Hello Parents! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and stayed warm! 

What will your child be learning this week?
     
     In Math, we are continuing to practice strategies to add up t four two-digit numbers. We will also practice some three-digit addition and word problems with up to four two-digit numbers. 
     In Reading, we are talking about adverbs and how to tell the difference between an adjective and an adverb.  
     In Writing, we will begin opinion writing. The students will be required to include an introduction (hook), state an opinion, provide several reasons with examples, and a closing. 
     In Science, we are continuing to talk about the sun and shadows, and we will begin talking about the reasons for the seasons. The students were able to make a sundial in Science Lab last week as an introduction to our unit.  

Important Dates

Tues., Jan. 21st, Science Fair Entries Due by 7:45 am

Thur., Jan. 23rd, 5-8 pm, Chick-Fil-A Night

Our STEM day is Thursday! The Great Toy Inventor!

We will also go to the Learning Commons Thursday to finish our MLK projects. 

Fri., Jan. 24th, 6-9 pm, Father/Daughter Dance

Thurs., Jan. 30th, 6 pm - 8pm,  STEM Night at Addison

Fri., Jan. 31st, 7-7:45 am, FBI Breakfast

Wish List
We are in great need of more snacks and cleaning wipes are always appreciated if anyone would like to donate! Thanks!

Let me know if you have any questions!
Joy Shore

Week of January 13

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. 

What will your child be learning this week?
     
     In Math, we are reviewing addition strategies with two-digit numbers. We will begin working on addition with up to four two-digit numbers. We will also practice some three-digit addition. 
     In Reading, we are continuing to practice summarizing text and how it is different from retelling. 
     In Writing, we will complete Hero writing. 
     In Social Studies, we will are continuing to discuss Martin Luther King. The students will also work on a project in the Learning commons. 

Important Dates

Mon., Jan. 13th, Penny Wars starts

Thurs., Jan. 16th, 6:00 pm,  Daniell Middle School Principal talk

Fri., Jan. 17th, Hero Writing Due

Sat., Jan. 18th, Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl

Mon., Jan. 20th, MLK Holiday, No School

Tues., Jan. 21st, Science Fair Entries Due by 7:45 am

Thur., Jan. 23rd, 5-8 pm, Chick-Fil-A Night

Fri., Jan. 24th, 6-9 pm, Father/Daughter Dance

Thurs., Jan. 30th, 6 pm,  STEM Night

Fri., Jan. 31st, 7-7:45 am, FBI Breakfast

Wish List
We are in great need of more snacks and cleaning wipes if anyone would like to donate! Thanks!

Let me know if you have any questions!
Joy Shore

Week of January 6

Happy New Year Parents!

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday. 

What will your child be learning this week?
     
     In Math, we are working on telling time to the five minutes. Students should be able to tell time and write time. We will discuss half hours/half past and quarter hours/quarter til and quarter past. We will also work on some extensions to the one minute and elapsed time for students mastering five minutes.
     In Reading, we are working on some New Years's activities as well as summarizing information. We will begin discussing the difference between retelling and summarizing. 
     In Writing, we will begin Hero writing. 
     In Social Studies, we will begin discussing Martin Luther King. 

We went to the Science Lab yesterday to launch the rockets made before the break. 

Important Dates

Mon., Jan. 13th, Penny Wars starts

Thurs., Jan. 16th, 6:00 pm,  Daniell Middle School Principal talk

Fri., Jan. 17th, Hero Writing Due

Sat., Jan. 18th, Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl

Mon., Jan. 20th, MLK Holiday, No School

Tues., Jan. 21st, Science Fair Entries Due by 7:45 am

Thur., Jan. 23rd, 5-8 pm, Chick-Fil-A Night

Fri., Jan. 24th, 6-9 pm, Father/Daughter Dance

Thurs., Jan. 30th, 6 pm,  STEM Night

Fri., Jan. 31st, 7-7:45 am, FBI Breakfast

Wish List
We are in great need of more snacks and cleaning wipes if anyone would like to donate! Thanks!

Let me know if you have any questions!
Joy Shore

Week of November 4th

Hello Parents! I hope everyone had a safe and happy Halloween if you celebrated, and a wonderful weekend!

What will your child be learning this week?
In Language Arts, we are discussing possessive nouns and comparing them with contractions. We are also planning to finish informational papers/books on Bats. 
In Math, we are continuing to review and practice addition and subtraction strategies. This week we are reviewing missing addend, balancing equations, and fact families. Then, we are beginning to practice base ten and expanded form strategies for two-digit addition. We will then move into the hundreds chart strategy for two-digit addition. 
In Social Studies, we are learning about the Creek and Cherokee. We will discuss locations significant to the Creek and Cherokee, how they adapted to and were influenced by their environments, how the regions they lived affected their lives, compare their regions to where we live, and how they used their local resources. 

Important Dates
November 5th: Student Holiday
November 7th: Chick-Fil-A night
November 8th: School Store 7:15
November 12th: Papa John's night
November 15th: School Store 7:15
November 19th: Kindergarten and 5th grade Thanksgiving lunches
November 20th: 3rd and 4th grade Thanksgiving lunches
November 21st: 1st and 2nd grade Thanksgiving lunches
November 20th - 22nd: 5th grade Rock Eagle
November 22nd: FBI Breakfast
November 25th - 29th: Thanksgiving Break

REMINDERS
Please remember to send in a snack for your child each day. 
The November homework menu and reading log came home today.

Thanks!

Joy

Week of October 28

Hello Parents! Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend.

WHAT WILL YOUR CHILD BE LEARNING THIS WEEK?

In Language Arts, we will continue working on asking and answering questions for informational text, and we will finish up contractions. We are continuing to talk about the essential elements of informational writing, and the students will begin an informational paper on "Bats".

In Math, we are continuing to work addition and subtraction strategies such as "making ten" and "doubles/doubles plus one". We will also focus on missing addend and balancing equations. 

In Social Studies, we are beginning to study Sequoyah, and we will move into Creek and Cherokee next week.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sunday, November 3: Daylight Saving Time ends

Tuesday, November 7: Student Holiday/Staff Workday

Monday, November 20 - Friday, November 24: Thanksgiving Holidays

I hope everyone has a great week!

Let me know if you have any questions!

Joy Shore

Week of October 7

Hello Parents! Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend.

THANK YOU!I am so grateful for the STEM donations. We had a WONDERFUL STEM day, and the students did a fantastic job. 

WHAT WILL YOUR CHILD BE LEARNING THIS WEEK?

In Language Arts, we will be discussing story structure and context clues, and wrapping up collective nouns.
In Math, we are continuing to count coins, and solve word problems using coins. We will also be doing a lot of review and practice since report cards are coming up.    

UPCOMING EVENTS

Tues., Oct 8th, Papa John's Spirit Night

Wed., Oct. 9th, 7:15 am, Walk to School Wednesday

Thurs., Oct. 10th, 12:30 pm, Early Release

Fri., Oct 11th, Spirit Day, wear Addison T-Shirt

Mon., Oct. 14th thru Friday, Oct. 18th, Book Fair, Conference Week, and Early Dismissal at 12:30 pm

Fri., Oct. 18th, Spirit Day, wear Addison T-Shirt

Monday, Oct., 21st-Fri., Oct., 25th, Red Ribbon Week

Tues., Oct. 22nd, Wear a hat to school

Wed., Oct. 23rd, Wear Red

Thurs., Oct. 24th, Wear mis-matched clothes

Fri., Oct. 25th, Wear Addison T-Shirt

Fri., Oct 25th, 7:00 am, FBI Breakfast

Fri., Oct. 25th, Boovie Night

Sat., Oct. 26th, Trunk or Treat at Sprayberry High School

Sunday, November 3: Daylight Saving Time ends

I hope everyone has a great week!

Let me know if you have any questions!

Joy Shore

Week of September 30

Hello Parents! Hope everyone had a wonderful Fall break.

THANK YOU!
I just wanted to say thank you again for the classroom and STEM donations received so far. We are in need of snacks again if anyone would like to donate. 
Thanks so much!

WHAT WILL YOUR CHILD BE LEARNING THIS WEEK?

In Language Arts, we will be discussing collection nouns and story structure. 
In Science, we are continuing our unit on Matter, and our matter STEM activity will be on Friday.
In Math, we are continuing to count coins and are beginning problem solving with coins.   

REMINDERS

The reading challenge is due Wednesday.

SLT Inauguration is Thursday. Wear red, white, blue.

Picture day is Thursday.

STEM day is Friday. Wear STEM t-shirt. We are still in need of flour, salt, and plastic cups.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wed., Oct. 2nd, Zaxby's Spirit Night

Wed., Oct 2nd, SLT Inauguration for classroom winners

Wed., Oct 2nd, wear red, white, and blue

Thurs., Oct. 3rd, Picture Day

Fri., Oct. 4th, STEM walk day, wear your Addison shirts

Tues., Oct. 8th, 7:30 am, Local School Council meeting

Tues., Oct 8th, Papa John's Spirit Night

Wed., Oct. 9th, 7:15 am, Walk to School Wednesday

Thurs., Oct. 10th, 12:30 pm, Early Release

Fri., Oct 11th, Spirit Day, wear Addison T-Shirt

Mon., Oct. 14th thru Friday, Oct. 18th, Book Fair, Conference Week, and Early Dismissal at 12:30 pm

Fri., Oct. 18th, Spirit Day, wear Addison T-Shirt

Monday, Oct., 21st-Fri., Oct., 25th, Red Ribbon Week

Tues., Oct. 22nd, Wear a hat to school

Wed., Oct. 23rd, Wear Red

Thurs., Oct. 24th, Wear mis-matched clothes

Fri., Oct. 25th, Wear Addison T-Shirt

Fri., Oct 25th, 7:00 am, FBI Breakfast

Fri., Oct. 25th, Boovie Night

Sat., Oct. 26th, Trunk or Treat at Sprayberry High School

I hope everyone has a great week!

Let me know if you have any questions!

Joy Shore