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Early Release

On Thursday and Friday...the last TWO days of school,

we will be releasing the students at 1:30.

Have a Wonderful Summer!

Thanks for a great year! Have a wonderful summer!

Last Two Days of School Time Change

Please read about the last 2 days of school. All elementary students will be released at 1:30.

Download Last 2 days

Field Day Information

Field Day ~ Get ready for the X Games

~Our class will be split up into three teams for field day. Please send your child in their teams color on Thursday, May 13^th.

~Sack lunches only! If your child does not bring a sack lunch they will purchase one from the cafeteria.

~Please send in a water bottle with your child’s name on it! I will have a cooler.

~Please put sunscreen on your child before coming to school!

~Tennis shoes only!!!

Blue Group

Green Group

YellowGroup

Ashton Dickerson

Shania Leavell

Jacob Vogel

Erin Miller

Brendan Kelly

Taylor Wetterhan

Max Duncan

Anna Laldin

Audrey Hutto

Zachary Popilek

Kethane Saint- Louis

Nicholas Bernard

Jack McLaughlin

Giselle Haslam

Jonathan Knowles

Catherine Osborn

Maggie Simonian

Joseph Zangari

West Rayford

Dates:

3rd - 5th Grade: Thursday, May 13th, 2010

K - 2nd Grade: Friday, May 14th, 2010

Time:

Morning Events: 9:00 - 11:00

Lunch 11:00 - 12:10

Afternoon Events: 12:20 - 1:20

Click here to download the Field Day Volunteer packet

It’s time for SPRING BREAK and I hope you all have a safe and fun time with your family. When we return to school we will begin the week with “Spring Training” rotations that will review for the CRCT. The kids will rotate to different rooms and play fun review games with each third grade teacher. Tuesday we will end the day with an awards ceremony that celebrates the end of spring training and the beginning of the big game (CRCT). On Tuesday, students may wear Braves t-shirts or baseball jerseys and baseball hats to school if they would like. Please make sure your child returns to school rested and refreshed. Here is the schedule for the CRCT tests:

Wed.14th – Reading
Thurs.15th – English Language Arts
Fri.16th – Math
Mon.19th – Science
Tues. 20th – Social Studies

Home Reading Sheets will not be required during CRCT week. The children may play First in Math or visit my blog to review skills.

CRCT (Criterion-Referenced Competency Test) TESTING will be April 14-23. Please don’t plan any doctor’s appointments during these days for your child. It is so important that your child is here every day on time because testing will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m.

Don’t forget to pre-order your Chick- Fil -A or Hot Dog Meal…DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO FRIDAY, APRIL 2^ND.

Don’t delay.

Meals are pre-order only.

-Order your WRISTBAND NOW for $10 and save! Buy 3 wristbands or more and get a free drink or popcorn per wristband ordered. Prices go up the day of the event. Wrist band includes: Rock Wall, Obstacle Courses, 24’ dual slide, carousel bounce, cars bounce, carnival games, face & nail painting, colored hair spraying and The Cake Walk

EGGSTRAVAGANZA

· Purchase 1 goodie filled egg for $1.00

· Purchase 6 goodie filled eggs for $5.00

· Purchase 1 dozen eggs for $10.00

If your egg has a golden ticket, your name goes into a drawing for one of the Goodie Baskets! The Golden Ticket Winner will be drawn on Friday.

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IT'S EGGSTRAVAGANZA TIME!

Our next Relay for Life fund raiser will be taking place next week March 24-26th. Students can purchase goodie filled eggs in hopes to win a "golden ticket" or "prize ticket." There will be many prizes such as movie tickets, candy, toys, and Easter baskets! If your child wins a "golden ticket" their name will be in a drawing for the big prizes! Please read this flyer for more information.

Download Eggstraganza letter

First in Math Program

Today we began exploring the new math challenge at Pickett's Mill Elementary, First in Math. This is a wonderful online math program for our students. There is a label inside your child’s M.O.O.S.E. binder with their ID and password. Just type in firstinmath.com and check it out.

What is the First In Math Online® Program?

First In Math is a curriculum supplement that gives students the fundamental skills they need to achieve their academic goals. It delivers fluency in basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, while advancing higher-order thinking skills such as mental math, problem solving, pattern sensing, reasoning and number sense.

The program employs a sequential approach to learning; students start on "easier" material and work through more challenging content. Every module includes positive feedback to boost confidence—students experience the satisfaction of knowing they are gaining speed and accuracy and are becoming ‘good in math’!

Is this program appropriate for all students?
First In Math is appropriate for addition- through algebra-ready students, and each area aligns to NCTM standards. The site offers broad content, with an open-ended, self-pacing design that is ideal for differentiated instruction.

Is it effective?
YES! Several scientific-based studies demonstrate that test scores elevate, and attitudes about math also improve. Use of the program for minutes a day—in the classroom or at home—can increase math success and get kids excited about math!

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