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February 6, 2008 Volume 2 Issue 23 Our on-line
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Sixth grade reading will be starting literature circles. The students will have the opportunity to read, discuss, and complete activities for a book that is on their reading level. All reading will be completed in the classroom Tara Lindsay Cooper Science Fair: The science department asks that we remind you that all materials for science fair boards must be in by this Friday. If a project is not turned in, this will count as a zero for a test grade. We are no longer selling tri-fold display boards at school so be sure and go pick one up if you have not yet purchased one. The teachers have done a remarkable job helping students research, type, organize, create charts, and now will help them put this all together. Your only responsibility through all this is helping with the actual experiment, helping collect that data, and purchasing a board. Thanks for jumping on this if it has not been done yet. |
The library is geared up for the start of the Book Fair on February 11. There will be daily drawings for free books and posters and also two jar guessing activities for any students who purchase a book! Remember to save your allowance, support you school library media center, and BUY A GREAT BOOK! Thanks Debbie Cooley
AND, the book fair is tied into other subject areas as well. The students will go with their math classes next week. They will have to calculate the tax on their purchase. Math.department |
Counselor’s Corner Mrs. Yates is pleased that the 6th grade has completed the life skills program for this school year. All eighteen life skills have been covered through classroom guidance. The students have been great listeners during class and have learned to show good character. The character awards were given out last week for students who are flexible and also have a good sense of humor. These are great characteristics to have! Our 5th grade students finished up the lessons on Relationships and received their awards. Their current life skill is common sense. Mrs. Stone is working hard to log all the 5th grade on SCOIS, which is a great career planning program. Please view the online names of our character award winners for both grade levels. We would like to thank the parents who completed the survey of the school counseling program. If you have not turned this in, we welcome you to still do this. |
HELP! HELP! The Odyssey of the Mind team needs your help! Our mission is to design a car that can complete an obstacle course. We are in need of the following supplies: an old bicycle, screws, nails, spare wood, plywood, any craft items, cloth, an electric leaf blower, lawnmower, fan, etc, and costume jewelry. Your donations are greatly appreciated! If you have anything to donate, please send to Mrs. Slater’s room (107) or Mrs. Strickland’s room (401). Thank you!
Linked below: Beware Tax Scam Backpack-tivities Web Site of the Week ABCs of Student Success |
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If anyone would like to purchase bracelets in honor of cancer survivors or in memory of loved ones, Mrs. White is part of the Relay for Life team this year and is helping raise funds this way.. These bracelets are handmade with pearl and Swarovski crystals. Contact her if you would like more information. Angela.white@spartanburg2.k12.sc.us |
The Puzzler: Lindsey and Courtney used their new boxes of stationary to write letters for Valentine’s Day. Lindsey wrote three-page letters, Courtney wrote one-page letters. Courtney used all the envelopes in her box and had 50 sheets of paper left over. Lindsey used all the paper in her box and had 50 envelopes left over. If the two boxes were exactly the same, how many sheets of paper were in each box?
Nothing wrong ever happens at the right time.
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Upcoming Events: Thurs. Feb 14 – Valentine celebration supplied by PTO. Thank you! Monday, Feb. 18 Progress reports sent home February 26 – Science Fair! 6:00 p.m. |
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Last week's puzzler: Only one person guessed – 64 oranges, but the answer is only 16 oranges.
(Four baskets of fruit with a total of 84 oranges. The 5th has 4 fewer oranges than the average of the total 5 – how man in the 5th basket?) The answer is 16 oranges. 84 + x oranges divided by 5 gives the average. The 5th has 4 less than the average so x = [ (84 + x) / 5] – 4.
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5th grade Character Award Winners: Relationship |
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6th Grade Character Award Winners: Flexibility/Sense of Humor |
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Jordan Morman |
Ethan Kimbrell |
Dawn Lynch |
Breanna Chan |
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Drake Little |
Emily Patton |
Jared Wallace |
Ricky Netherton |
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Erin Bayless |
Geno Boggs |
Justin Webb |
Crystal Beasley |
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Madison Wilson |
Dustin Cantrell |
Jeffery Thao |
Morgan Mason |
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Juridia Munoz |
Allen Bradley |
Gage Kirby |
Lucas Rodriguez |
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Jordan Skinner |
Andrea Gettys |
Jacob Bitloft |
Jasmine Maui |
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Zach Thomas |
Harlea Martin |
Savannah Sutton |
LJ Wood |
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Haylee Ellis |
Angelo Sarun |
Gage Kirby |
Austin Weathersbee |
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Thad Troxell |
Halyee Brannon |
Jacob Bitloft |
Adam PatricK |
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Diego Gurerreo |
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Jeffery Thao |
Jacob Martin |
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Edwin Leyva |
Monica Landrum |
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Sarah Waldby |
Keion Page |
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Cody Shields |
Backpack-tivity
In a Million Words or Fewer
You and your child each write separate descriptions of your child --then see
what you learned from each other.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/homework/pdfs/backpacktivity_001.pdf
Reader’s Theater:
Scripts for Reading Aloud
Special Assignment
Zoe Brown is unhappy. She thinks her teacher gave her
the most boring topic for her computer class’s Web site project. When Zoe starts her research, she finds an unusual online source
that provides her with important -- possibly life-saving -- information.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/reading/ReadersTheater/ReadersTheater020.shtml
Web Site of the Week
Animaland
This site, brought to you by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals, offers news, interactive games, contests, and information on taking
care of your pets.
http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=kids_home
Toy Blocks Best for Brain Development
While many parents are offering their toddlers
interactive electronic toys, a recent study showed that children who played
with blocks scored on average 15 percent higher on language tests than children
who did not play with blocks.
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/333869_blocks02.html
One Mom's Crusade Against Food Allergies
After Robyn O'Brien's 9-month-old daughter almost died from an allergic
reaction to eggs, O'Brien became an advocate for children with food allergies
and founded AllergyKids to educate more people about food allergies.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/11/02
/earlyshow/contributors/tracysmith/main3443831.shtml
Many Parents Avoid Video Games With Kids
More than four in 10, or 43 percent, of parents whose young children play video
or computer games never play along with them, according to an Associated
Press-AOL Games poll.
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20071112/D8SS9GR00.html
Tips for Effectively Advocating for Your Child
All parents sometimes need to help their children smooth out situations at
school. But the trick is to know how to advocate effectively. Here are some
tips to help parents work effectively with teachers to solve the problem.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20608288/from/ET
ABCs of Student
Success
A is for Attendance
Attendance is a critical factor in any child's school success. Children should
attend school every day, except in cases of illness or emergency. It is
impossible to replace the learning that happens on any school day with make-up
work. Regular attendance and promptness are good habits that are expected and
appreciated at all levels of schooling and in the workplace. This year, make
school a priority in your household. Commit to excellence in attendance. Your
child's future depends on it!