Happy Fall!

PTO Walk-A-Thon $$$$ 
Money is due Thursday!!!! This is our one BIG fundraiser for our PTO!  We will walk on Friday, October 4th at 1pm.

Field Trip
Today you will find a paper in folders about our walking trip around Franklin.  Please have those in WITH $5 as soon as you can.  We can have 5 chaperones only per class, due to capacity limits at the museum.  If I have more than 5 sign up, I will pick 5 out of a hat.  But don't worry!  We will be going on a field trip to the children's museum in December, and will take AS MANY chaperones as want to come for that field trip!

Spelling Test
We will take our next spelling test this afternoon.  I will have those graded and in folders soon.  There will be a list of the new words in folders tomorrow.  The next test will be next Tuesday.  Keep practicing those spelling words at home!

Early Release
Don't forget tomorrow is Wednesday!  That means Early Release day!  Dismissal will start at 1:40

Math
Here is what we are working on in math this week:

• solving multiplication number stories
• solving division number stories
• multiplication facts
• solving multi-step number stories
• multiplication arrays

Superkids
Here is what we are working on in Superkids this week:

• adding -er to the end of words
• bossy r (-or, -ear, -ar at the end of words).
• memory words: worst, word, work, worry, worm, heard, early, learn, earth, regular, sugar, dollar
• when to double a consonant to add -ing or -ed
• comprehension
• Super Magazine--It's Tricky
• Book Club--Henry and Mudge and the Careful Cousin

Writing
Here is what we are working on in Writing this week:

• 6 traits--Word choice, Conventions (finger spaces, capitalization, punctuation)
• grading our writing using a rubric
• writer's workshop routines

High Ability
Here is what we are working on in our high ability unit this week:

• similies
• metaphors
• making comparisons
• how language changes
• reading: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Upcoming Dates

Here are some upcoming dates to add to your calendar!

• 9/23-9/27--College GO Week
• 9/26--walk a thon $ due
• 10/1--Mayor Steve Barnett @ Creekside as
  "Principal for the Day"
• 10/3--Creekside Blood Drive @3-7pm
• 10/4--end of 1st 9 weeks
• 10/4--walk a thon @1pm
• 10/9-10/10--Parent Teacher conferences 
• 10/10--Fall Book Fair Family Night--3-7pm
• 10/12-10/20--FALL BREAK-NO SCHOOL
• 10/25--movie night
• 11/1--Franklin Field Tip (see permission slip in folders today!)
• 11/11--Veterans Day convo @9am
• 11/14--picture retakes day
• 11/15--movie night

Have a great week!

Happy Tuesday!

NWEA reports home
Today I am sending BOY NWEA reports home.  There are two versions--one with the normal graph you are used to seeing, and another page with a new student summary.  Look these over and please let me know if you have questions and concerns.  We will go over these again at parent teacher conferences.

DIBELS reports home
I am also sending home BOY DIBELS reports today.  This report looks a little different than in past years, as there are a few new reading subtests for 2nd grade.  As always, please let me know if you have questions or concerns!

Parent Teacher Conferences (also known as Creekside Family Conferences!)

In your child's folder TODAY you will find a sign up sheet for parent-teacher conferences that will be held October 9th and 10th.  Please sign up your preference for a time to come meet with me to discuss your child's progress, and return to school as soon as possible.  It will be no problem giving everyone their first choice of day, but please understand you may not get your top choice of times.  I will do my best to accommodate each family, but with 26 children and many having the same top three choices, it just isn't possible.  But I promise to get as close to your time as I can.  I will give preference first to those who turn their forms in sooner!  Our goal is 100% parent participation, so let's make it happen for our class!  Your time slot will be confirmed with you by the end of the month.

PTO Walk-A-Thon $$$$ 

Money is due by September 26th!!!! This is our one BIG fundraiser for our PTO!  We will walk on Friday, October 4th at 1pm.

Spelling Test
We took our next spelling test this afternoon.  I will have those graded and in folders soon.  There will be a list of the new words in folders tomorrow.  The next test will be next Tuesday.  Keep practicing those spelling words at home!

Early Release
Don't forget tomorrow is Wednesday!  That means Early Release day!  Dismissal will start at 1:40

Math
Here is what we are working on in math this week:

• solving multiplication number stories
• solving division number stories
• multiplication facts
• solving multi-step number stories

Superkids
Here is what we are working on in Superkids this week:

• CV, CVC, and CVCe words
• y as a vowel and consonant
• memory words: (starting Wednesday) show, now, work, first, down, many, about, over, only, before, would, could
• y as a consonant and a vowel
• adjectives
• comprehension
• Super Magazine--It's Tricky

Writing
Here is what we are working on in Writing this week:

• 6 traits--voice, sentence fluency
• writer's workshop routines
• writing a 4-5 sentence paragraph with a beginning, middle, and end

High Ability
Here is what we are working on in our high ability unit this week:

• similies
• metaphors
• comparisons
• comparisons to the sun
• reading: Frindle

Upcoming Dates

Here are some upcoming dates to add to your calendar!

• 9/20--movie night
• 9/23-9/27--College GO Week (more info TBA)
• 9/26--walk a thon $ due
• 10/4--end of 1st 9 weeks
• 10/4--walk a thon @1pm
• 10/9-10/10--Parent Teacher conferences 
• 10/10--Fall Book Fair Family Night--3-7pm
• 10/12-10/20--FALL BREAK-NO SCHOOL
• 10/25--movie night

Have a great day!

Another hot week ahead! Hurry fall!

Agendas
Please don't forget to have your child bring their agenda to school every day!!  They need it to have their behavior chart, write down homework, and keep track of reminders!  Thanks for your help with this!

Walk A Thon
This morning we attended the walk a thon kick off.  There is a blue paper and collection envelope coming home today with all the details.  Thanks for supporting our PTO and Creekside!

School Picture Day!
Don't forget that picture day is tomorrow!  Please order online or send the envelope in tomorrow morning if you plan on purchasing school pictures.  All students will have their picture taken even if they aren't buying pictures.

Bingo For Books
Please consider joining us at Creekside TOMORROW for Bingo for Books!  This event is completely free!  Families will get a free pizza dinner, and each child playing Bingo will leave with a free book!  I'll be there helping out, stop by and say hi!

Box Tops

Please keep sending in Box Tops labels to our classroom and help our school earn money!  Also we gladly accept Box Tops, Campbell's Labels (also found on V8, Pepperidge Farm, etc.), Coke points (worth $.05 each; parents can enter those online and donate the points themselves, or I can enter them), Tyson Project A+ labels ($.24 each), Sunbeam School Spirit upc's ($.05 each), and also pop can tabs for Riley Hospital.

math test
We will take our Unit 1 test tomorrow!!  As soon as I get those graded and recorded, I will send them home!  Please help your child review for the test using the packet I sent home last week, if you haven't already done so.  

superkids test
On Friday, we took our unit 1 Superkids test.  We did this on the chrome books in our classroom.  I will send a print out of those results home soon.  Please look them over, and let me know if you have questions or concerns.

spelling test
We will take our week 4 spelling test this afternoon.  I have those graded and will send home soon.  There will also be a list of the new words.  The next test will be next Tuesday.  Keep practicing those spelling words at home!

Early Release
Don't forget tomorrow is Wednesday!  That means Early Release day!  Dismissal will start at 1:40

Math
Here is what we are working on in math this week:

• Unit 1 Test
• solving multiplication number stories
• solving division number stories
• expanded facts
• multiplication facts

Superkids
Here is what we are working on in Superkids this week:

• CV, CVC, and CVCe words
• y as a vowel and consonant
• memory words: show, now, work, first, down, many, about, over, only, before, would, could
• y as a consonant and a vowel
• adjectives
• comprehension
• book club book--Nate the Great
• Super Magazine--It's Tricky

Writing
Here is what we are working on in Writing this week:

• 6 traits--organization, voice
• writer's workshop routines
• asking for help while writing
• writing about a memory
• writing the steps to get ready for school each morning

(We write every morning in our notebooks, so these won't come home until the notebook is full.)

High Ability
Here is what we are working on in our high ability unit this week:

• similes
• metaphors
• comparisons
• science--moon phases
• dictionary skills
• reading--Frindle

Upcoming Dates

Here are some dates to add to your calendar:

• 9/10--PTO meeting @6pm
• 9/11--school picture day!
• 9/11--Bingo For Books @5:30-7
• 9/16-9/20--College GO Week (more info TBA)
• 9/20--movie night
• 9/26--walk a thon $ due
• 10/4--end of 1st 9 weeks
• 10/4--walk a thon @1pm
• 10/9-10/10--Parent Teacher conferences (more info TBA)
• 10/10--Fall Book Fair Family Night--3-7pm
• 10/12-10/20--FALL BREAK-NO SCHOOL
• 10/25--movie night

Another great week ahead!

From Mrs. Bell--
Hi!  Just wanted to pass along this exciting opportunity for our students to learn a song and dance with our amazing FCHS show choirs!  The clinic is open for any K-6 Franklin student and participants are invited to perform what they learn at the upcoming FCHS Choir concert!  Flyers were handed out in music class, but it would be great if you would consider including the attached doc in your newsletters!  Thanks so much!

math study guide
Today, I am sending home the math unit 1 review packet.  This does not need to be returned for a grade.  It can be kept at home and worked on as review this week, to make sure your child understands all the math concepts we have worked on so far.  This will be a very good review to complete at home, before the unit 1 math test.  The math test will be on Wednesday, September 11.  When working on it, if your child really struggles with something, please let me know so we can review at school too before the test next Wednesday.

science--oreos
I am looking for about 5 packages of Oreos for a science project next Thursday and Friday (September 12-13).  If you are willing to send some in, please let me know!  I would like to have them in by that Thursday.

Early Release
Don't forget tomorrow is Wednesday!  That means Early Release day!  Dismissal will start at 1:40

Math
Here is what we are working on in math this week:

• elapsed time
• solving multiplication number stories
• solving division number stories
• measuring mass

Superkids
Here is what we are working on in Superkids this week:

• CV, CVC, and CVCe words
• memory words: show, now, work, first, down, many, about, over, only, before, would, could
• y as a consonant and a vowel
• adjectives
• comprehension
• book club book--Nate the Great

**Note--we don't like to give a spelling test on a Monday.  Therefore, the spelling test for this week will be on TUESDAY, 9/10 instead.  I'll send another reminder home on Monday.  Remember, there is a spelling test every 5 lessons.  So now for a while, the spelling tests will be on Tuesdays.  Our schedule is off of the "normal Friday" test schedule due to missing school because of Labor Day.

Writing
Here is what we are working on in Writing this week:

• 6 traits--Ideas and Organization
• writer's workshop routines
• asking for help while writing

High Ability
Here is what we are working on in our high ability unit this week:

• adjectives
• sorting groups
• comparisons
• science--moon phases, nature walk, describing things around us
• We started our class chapter book, Frindle, today!  Ask your child what we have read so far--and about the dictionaries they also got today!

Upcoming Dates

Here are some dates to add to your calendar:

• 9/5--DIBELS beginning of year testing
• 9/10--walk a thon kick off
• 9/10--PTO meeting @6pm
• 9/11--school picture day!
• 9/11--Bingo For Books @5:30-7
• 9/16-9/20--College GO Week (more info TBA)
• 9/20--movie night
• 9/27--walk a thon $ due
• 10/4--end of 1st 9 weeks
• 10/4--walk a thon @1pm
• 10/9-10/10--Parent Teacher conferences (more info TBA)
• 10/10--Fall Book Fair Family Night--3-7pm
• 10/12-10/20--FALL BREAK-NO SCHOOL
• 10/25--movie night