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It finally feels like fall! The weather this weekend was perfect! I hope you all spent a lot of time outside and with your families. We've got lots of great things in store this week... including a field trip! Dates to remember Tuesday, October 25- Report Cards Distributed; Cyber Bullyinf Presentation for parents at 6pm RSVP needed. Friday, October 28- Field Trip to Tampa Bay Watch Monday, October 31- Halloween Celebration from 1-3 pm (no costumes) What we're learning this week Math- This week we will begin topic 5. In this topic we student will learn various strategies to subtract numbers under 100. To be successful in this topic, student should be fluent in their math facts. To practice math facts at home, use xtramath.org and practice a few minutes each night. Language Arts- This week we will continue Unit 2: Making decisions. We will continue reading Money Matters and identify features of non-fiction text. Students will practice asking ans answers questions to comprehend non-fiction text.In writing, students will begin writing opinion pieces- I can't wait to see what they come up with! There will be no spelling test this week. **If your student left their text collection book at home, please return it to school as soon as possible. We will need them all week during language arts. Science- We will continue through our science unit where students will learn how to observe and measure properties of objects. Students will use various science tools to explore the properties of classroom objects. Practice measuring items at home using inches, feet and centimeters. Social Studies- In social studies this week, we will continue to learn about digital citizenship. Students will practice using technology to locate information about historical topics. Health- This week begins our unit on stranger safety. In this unit, students will learn the basics about personal safety and what to do in an emergency. Character Education- The character trait of the month of October is cooperation. Cooperation is working with others to accomplish a common purpose. Help encourage cooperation by discussing and practicing it with your child. Stay in the loop! Be certain to check my class webpage. This is where I will post photos of classroom activities, reminders, volunteer opportunities, and lots of other pertinent information. The web address is http://rushmel.weebly.com Great American Teach In It is that time of the year where are students and educators are looking forward to GATI. The Great AmericanTeach-In - GATI, is a special opportunity for you to visit Plato Academy and share what you know with the new generation and our future young leaders. Come share your knowledge or occupation with different grade levels or just one. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, November 16, 2016. Opportunities are available from 9:00 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. The amount of time you volunteer is determined strictly by what your schedule permits. Whatever the length of your visit, you can make a difference. This is a truly rewarding experience for everyone involved. Let me know if you're interested! :) Field Trip to Tampa Bay Watch On Friday, October 28th, our class will be going on a field trip to Tampa Bay Watch! Tampa Bay Watch's Estuary EDventures program engages students in hands-on educational experiences through marine creature encounters, species collection and identification, and interactive habitat sessions. All participants need to be appropriately dressed with closed-toed shoes and clothing that can get wet. (absolutely no Crocs or sandals—old tennis shoes, water shoes, or dive boots work best). Students should bring a towel, change of clothes, dry shoes, and a plastic bag to put wet items in. All students must also bring a bagged lunch to enjoy during our lunch time. Halloween Celebration As you know, our class will no be participating the the school-wide Halloween celebrations, as we will be on a field trip. In lieu of this, we will have our own classroom celebration on Halloween. We will use our math and science reasoning skills to solve Halloween critical thinking problems. We will also be conducting an investigation about fall gourds. At the end of the day we also have a surprise in store. Please sign up to bring in some supplies for this special day. www.SignUpGenius.com/go/4090B4DAFA72CA31-halloween3 Need Volunteer Hours? I am in need of a volunteer to cut out laminated papers. Please let me know if this is something you're interested in and I can send this home with your student today. Keep an eye out Please keep an eye out for a large skeleton to use in the classroom. Throughout the course of the year, we learn many different bones in our body. When we learn a new bone, I'd love to be able to label it on a skeleton in the classroom. I am hoping we can snag one at a great price during these Halloween sales! ***Quiz your student! Here are the bones we know so far.... cranium, mandible, clavicle, humorous, phalanges, femur, patella, scapula. As always, if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to email me and I will do my best to help.
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Wow! We've been busy bee's this week! From tadpole fun to coding in the classroom we've been learning in so many different ways! Dates to remember Thursday, October 20- PTO General Assembly and Election Meeting Friday, October 21- Kona Ice!; Topic 4 Math Test; Vocabulary Test Tuesday, October 25- Report Cards Distributed Friday, October 28- Field Trip to Tampa Bay Watch What we're learning this week Math- This week we will finish Topic 4. Students will be assessed on the various addition strategies learned during this topic. Topic 4 test will be on Friday, October 21st. A study guide will be sent home on Wednesday to prepare for the test. Language Arts- This week we will begin Unit 2: Making decisions. We will begin reading Alexander, Who Used To Be Rich Last Sunday and study story structure. Students will have a vocabulary test on Friday, October 21st. Use spellingcity.com at home to study for the test on Friday. There will not be a spelling test this week. **If your student left their text collection or Alexander book at home, please return them to school on Monday. We will need them all week during language arts. Science- In our new science unit, students will learn how to observe and measure properties of objects. Students will use various science tools to explore the properties of classroom objects. Social Studies- In social studies this week, students will use learn about digital citizenship. Students will practice using technology to locate information about historical topics. Health- We will continue our class lesson about building and maintaining healthy friendships by reading the book, Rainbow Fish. We will discuss the qualities of a good friendship and how to be a good friend. Character Education- The character trait of the month of October is cooperation. Cooperation is working with others to accomplish a common purpose. Help encourage cooperation by discussing and practicing it with your child.
Stay in the loop! Be certain to check my class webpage. This is where I will post photos of classroom activities, reminders, volunteer opportunities, and lots of other pertinent information. The web address is http://rushmel.weebly.com Great American Teach In It is that time of the year where are students and educators are looking forward to GATI. The Great AmericanTeach-In - GATI, is a special opportunity for you to visit Plato Academy and share what you know with the new generation and our future young leaders. Come share your knowledge or occupation with different grade levels or just one. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, November 16, 2016. Opportunities are available from 9:00 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. The amount of time you volunteer is determined strictly by what your schedule permits. Whatever the length of your visit, you can make a difference. This is a truly rewarding experience for everyone involved. Let me know if you're interested! :) As always, if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to email me and I will do my best to help. Good Afternoon Plato Academy Families,
Pinellas County Schools is working closely with Pinellas County Emergency Management and the National Weather Service to monitor weather conditions that may impact our region due to Hurricane Matthew. In the interest of safety for students, employees and families, all Pinellas County Schools, including Plato Academy Schools will be CLOSED on Friday, Oct. 7, 2016. School activities & Aftercare programs for today, Oct. 6, are not cancelled. All school -related activities for Friday, Oct. 7, 2016 are cancelled. All after-school activities (athletics, clubs, parent meetings, etc.) are cancelled for Friday, Oct. 7, 2016. For more information on storm-related online resources please visit: Pinellas County Emergency Management: http://www.pinellascounty.org/emergency/ National Hurricane Center: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ Thank you and be safe, Dawn S. Parker Principal Plato Academy, Clearwater 2045 Palmetto St, Clearwater, Fl 33765 Telephone 727 228 9517 www.platoacademy.net Hello families!
I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and you're gearing up for a great week! Dates to remember Monday, October 3- Blue Shirt Day- World of Bullying Prevention Tuesday, October 4-Topic 3 Math Test; Fall Picture Day Wednesday, October 12- No School for students Friday, October 21- Kona Ice! Tuesday, October 25- Report Cards Distributed Friday, October 28- Field Trip to Tampa Bay Watch What we're learning this week Math- This week we will finish Topic 3. Students will be assessed on the various addition strategies learned during this topic. Topic 3 test will be on Tuesday, October 4th. A study guide was sent home on Friday to prepare for the test. Language Arts- This week we will begin Unit 2: Making decisions. We will begin reading Alexander, Who Used To Be Rich Last Sunday and study story structure. Students will have a spelling test on Friday, October 7th. Each student has a word list that can be found on Spellingcity.com. Use spellingcity.com at home to study for the test on Friday. Science- This week we will continue our unit on the life cycle of living things. In this unit we have been exploring how different living things have different life cycles. Last week we welcomed a few new living things into the classroom- lima bean plants and tadpoles! We will continue to track the progress of the life cycles of our plants and our amphibians. **Ask your student to show you the hand gestures of the life cycle of a plant! Social Studies- This week, students will learn that history tells the story of people and events from different times and places. They will also extend their knowledge of calendar time Health- This week, we will discuss and identify the qualities of a healthy relationship. Character Education- The character trait of the month of October is cooperation. Cooperation is working with others to accomplish a common purpose. Help encourage cooperation by discussing it with your child.
Stay in the loop! Be certain to check my class webpage. This is where I will post photos of classroom activities, reminders, volunteer opportunities, and lots of other pertinent information. The web address is http://rushmel.weebly.com Bounce Pages As we progress through the school year, if your student is finding difficulty on the math homework pages, there is a WONDERFUL resource App called Bounce Pages. Once you download this App, you can scan the front page and the App will find a lesson that matches the topic. Follow the link here to download the app: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pearson-bouncepages/id659370955?mt=8 Conferences Each year I like to meet with families at least 3 times per year- beginning of the year, middle of the year, and end of the year. Now that I've had a few weeks with your child, I would like to take the time to meet with you to discuss your students progress thus far. Please take a moment to sign up for a date and time that works best for you. If any of those do not work for you, please let me know and we can work something else out. www.SignUpGenius.com/go/4090B4DAFA72CA31-beginning1 Field Trip Tampa Bay Watch's Estuary EDventures program engages students in hands-on educational experiences through marine creature encounters, species collection and identification, and interactive habitat sessions. All participants need to be appropriately dressed with closed-toed shoes and clothing that can get wet. (absolutely no Crocs or sandals—old tennis shoes, water shoes, or dive boots work best). Students should bring a towel, change of clothes, dry shoes, and a plastic bag to put wet items in. Field Trip forms and money are due on Wednesday, October 5th. Chaperones do not have to pay, but please be prepared to participate. As always, if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to email me and I will do my best to help. |
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