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reader's theater pics

Thank you and After Thanksgiving...

Hi 4S,
Thank you so very much for my birthday treats!  How thoughtful of you all!  You helped to make my day so special!

Here's what is coming up after Thanksgiving Break...

Reading:  No flexible grouping until after Winter Break.  We will continue to work on reading strategies such as: main idea/details, text features, summaries, fact/opinion, inferencing, etc..  with National Geographic For Kids and short passages. We will also have some fun with Reader's Theaters to work on fluency, expression, and oral reading.  After Winter Break we will continue with our flexible grouping.

After Thanksgiving Break, the children will work for at least two weeks on their Animoto book reports.  Make sure you ask your child about this fun way to present their book via technology!

Math:  Flexible Grouping.  We will focus on Area and Perimeter for the three weeks before Winter Break.

Writing:  Parts of speech.  After winter break we will start our Persuasive Writing Unit.

Science:  We will wrap up chapter one with Animal Adaptations.

Social Studies:  We will finish studying the Northeast Region and will assess before Winter Break.  After Winter Break, we will start our Government Unit!

Have a WONDERFUL Thanksgiving Break!  I am so thankful for having such a great class this year!  You make me smile every single day!  I look forward to seeing all of you in a week!

Mrs. Schroeder

Michael and Lexi's Blog

By Michael and Alexis

 

                In math we are doing this thing called Math switch. So we are learning about all different things for switch you could have Mr. Jewel Mrs. Fraser or Mrs. Schroeder. I’d like to tell what we are doing we are doing Factors Multiples and Arrays. They are very fun like multiples are easy but fun factors are fun but a little hard.

 

In P.E. We are doing bowling and we are playing with other classes what we are doing with other classes is we are doing running and that is all we are doing with other classes. Well back to bowling. Like I said early is we are doing bowling. If you get a strike you get to get a paper bowling pin. And at the end of gym we get to clean up some people get to help Mrs.Shirly with the mates and other people get to take the bowling pins and put them in the bucket. And others get to take the bowling balls in to the bucket. And know we started doing tumbling and turkeys. Turkeys is where you get three strikes in a row.

 

In social studies we are doing a report on the American Revolution war also like the liberty bell. It is very complicated you have to do research, then you have to get graded. Then you have to make a power point. Social studies is really fun!

 

In science we are learning about cells. Cells are very interesting Animal cells have a nucleus and the ability to move. Plant cells do not have the ability to move. We are also learning about different cells like true bacteria and a lot more.

Halloween Pictures

Thank you... and conferences

Thank you again to the parent volunteers who made our Halloween Party so special!  We truly appreciate all your time and efforts in making it a fun, safe, memorable, and exciting day for the children! The rain didn't stop our fun!


Also, parent/teacher conferences are this Monday, November 4^th and Wednesday, November 6^th.  Reminder notes went home with your child (if you signed up for a conference) earlier this week. 

Please contact me if you are unsure of your conference time or if you need to re-schedule.

I look forward to seeing most of you next week!

Enjoy your weekend,

Mrs. Schroeder

***Halloween party pics to come!J

Halloween Activities

Here is a copy of the letter that was sent home last week, in case you need it again!

MADISON ELEMENTARY

HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES

OCTOBER 31, 2013

 

The Halloween parade will start at 1:45 PM on Thursday, October 31.  The afternoon kindergarten class will lead the parade and grades 1 through 5 will follow.  Parties will begin immediately following the parade.  (The morning kindergarten parade will be at 10:15 a.m. with the parties following at 10:30 a.m.  If participating in Halloween activities, morning kindergarten students should come to school wearing their costume.)

 

If weather permits, the parade will be outdoors.  Children should be dressed for the possible cold outdoor temperatures.  During the parade, each class will stop to line up along the sidewalks and watch the parade so that the kids have the opportunity to, not only parade, but watch the rest of the school parade as well.

 

If weather is poor, we will parade throughout the school.  The gym and multi-purpose room will be reserved for parents and family members to view the parade.  If inclement weather requires us to parade indoors, the parade will begin with the PM kindergarten class.  Each class will sit in the hallway outside their class and watch the parade.  As the parade passes each class, that class will stand and join the parade.  Parents who wish to view the indoor parade are required to enter Door 3 or 4 and sign in at the table.  Everyone must sign in.  No one will be allowed on school grounds unless he/she has properly signed in.   All parents and family are welcome to watch the parade in the gym, not outside classrooms or in hallways. 

 

Please keep the costumes simple.  With 400 students in school, we ask that children be able to put their costumes on by themselves.

 

All participating students must follow the following costume guidelines:

·         All costumes should be non-violent.  Please eliminate all weapons.  TOY KNIVES, AXES, GUNS, BLOOD ETC. are not allowed.

·         Sharp objects should not be part of the costume.

·         Costumes should not demean or poke fun at any group of people because of their race,

ethnicity or gender. They should be respectful of all people.

·         Students should not wear masks or include hand held props in costumes.

·         Parents that choose to dress in costume may do so without hiding their identity.

 

Students may bring their costume to school in the morning.  They may put them on after the lunch/recess hour.   Madison will keep a regular school schedule during the morning hours.

 

If you do not want your child to participate in the Halloween activities, please notify your child’s teacher and the office. We will have normal school activities throughout the AM and lunch hour.  Students not in attendance in the morning will miss valuable instructional time.

 

We look forward to a safe and fun Halloween!  Thank you for your support in making Halloween festivities safe and fun for all.  As always, if you have questions, please call, email, or stop in to see me.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

Tim Callahan, Principal

Madison Elementary