Peek at the Week 8/11-8/15

 

 What a great first week! We've been having fun getting to know each other and working hard to learn classroom routines/procedures. I can already tell we are going to have a great year together! 

Here’s a peek at next week:
Spelling words: at, hat, bad, an, ran, sat, had, am, can, that
(We will have our first spelling test on Friday!) 
Phonics- short a 
Reading: Establishing Daily 5 Routines- Read to self
Writing: Narrative/Handwriting/All About Me 
Math: numeration- counting and comparing numbers  
Social Studies-All About Me
Our library day this year is on Friday! Please make sure library books are returned by Friday each week. We will have our first visit this week! 

 Friday Activity Rotation- Tuesday 

 Homework 
1.Study spelling words! 
2. Words That Describe Me activity {see details in Daily Folder}
3. Practice reading Lightning Words each night- Due Thursday

3. Please make sure you have returned all paperwork/ forms sent home in your child's Daily Folder. 

4. Update your child's PowerSchool account {a log-in information sheet was given out at Open House or sent home in your child's Daily Folder} 

5. Practice tying your shoe! This is a skill that should be learned at home :0).

*MAP TESTING * 

Reading: Tuesday, August 12th from 9:30-11:00

Math: Tuesday, August 26th from 9:30-11:00
 
Volunteer Training

Georgia law regarding volunteers in non-profit organizations establishes that all volunteers are now mandated reporters.  In order for all volunteers to understand the law and know the reporting protocols, volunteer training regarding the new mandated reporter law will be provided. Below are the dates for the RBES volunteer training. If you plan to volunteer or visit in a classroom (this includes attending class parties, field day, working with students, etc.) you should attend one of the dates below.

Fri Aug 15, 2014		9:00am – 10:00am
Thu Aug 28, 2014		7:00pm – 8:00pm
Sat Sep 6, 2014		9:00am – 10:00am

We will need ALL volunteers to attend one of the training options in order for everyone to be able to continue to serve as a volunteer. Please know we appreciate you, your time, and commitment to RBES.

Weekly Studies Donation

If you are able, please send in a $5 donation for your child's Weekly Studies newspapers. Thank you! 

Upcoming Events

Newcomers' Welcome- August 13- 9:00am
Volunteer Training Options {choose 1}:

Aug. 15th- 9:00 am

Aug. 28th- 7:00 pm

Sept. 6- 9:00 am

4th/5th Curriculum Night- Aug. 19- 6:30 pm

2nd/3rd Curriculum Night- Aug. 21- 6:30 pm

***K/1st Curriculum Night- Aug. 26- 6:30 pm**

K/1st Picture Day- Sept. 3

PTO- Sept. 9- 6:30 pm

K Parent Breakfast- Sept. 11-7:45 am

Book Fair- Sept. 15-19

STEAM Family Night- Sept. 16