Happy Halloween!

field trip
Just a reminder that our field trip to downtown Franklin is THIS Friday, November 1st.  Please have your child bring a sack lunch and drink.  They also need to dress appropriately for the weather--I hear it's going to be cold in the morning!

Specials Schedule
M--Library
T--PE
W--STEM
TH--Art
F--Music

Muffins With Mom

Dear Mothers, Grandmothers, Guardians, Significant Women of Creekside Students,

Creekside is holding its annual Muffins with Mom events on Wednesday, November 6th and on Friday, November 8th. These events are free. Because we believe turn-out will be large, we have two events:

• Preschool, K-1-2 students with moms - Wednesday, November 6th from 7:00-7:30 AM
• Grades 3-4 students with moms - Friday, November 8th from 7:00-7:30 AM

Both mornings will be in our gym.

We ask that moms try to attend the event that corresponds with their child's current grade level. However, moms that have children in more than one grade may choose the event that works the best for their schedule and attend one event with their children. Also, if one event works better than the other, moms can attend either event with their son or daughter.

The menu will be muffins and fruit along with fruit juice and coffee.

Please RSVP to attend at https://forms.gle/gPcS5kxk56oATXuB7 or call 317-346-8800.

The Donuts with Dad events will be March 4th and 6th, 2020 and more info will come out on these events in early 2020.

These will be wonderful opportunities for moms to spend quality time at school sharing breakfast.

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:

• exploring area
• partitioning rectangles
• creating scaled bar graphs
• subtracting 2 and 3 digit numbers using counting up subtraction on a number line
• subtracting 2 and 3 digit numbers using the expand and trade method
• estimating using rounding

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

• words that have ow, ound, out, ouch, out, and long ow.
• memory words: window, follow, yellow, tomorrow, allow, flower, flour, thousand, house, mouse, our, hour
• homonyms
• e at the end of words
• adverbs
• comprehension
• Super Magazine--Lights Out!
• **The spelling test will still be on Thursday this week, due to the field trip Friday.**

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

• grading our writing using a rubric
• writing a paragraph (at least 4 sentences)
• writing personal narratives

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

• reading the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
• using the hamburger model to write a strong paragraph (introduction, 3 reasons, conclusion).
• literature webs
• vocabulary webs
• making analogies 

Upcoming Dates

Here are some upcoming dates to add to your calendar!

• 11/1--Franklin Field Trip 
• 11/6--Muffins with Mom (K-2)
• 11/8--Muffins with Mom (3-4)
• 11/11--Veterans Day convo @9am
• 11/14--picture retakes day
• 11/15--movie night
• 11/27-12/1--Thanksgiving break--NO SCHOOL

Have a great week!  Happy Halloween!

Welcome Back!

Welcome back from Fall Break!  I hope you all had a great week off of school!

Snack Attack
I am looking for some donations for our snack attack in our Super magazine next week.  If you would be willing to donate any of the following, please let me know:

shredded cheese
shredded carrots
ritz crackers
cheese spread
pretzel sticks

I would need donations by next Tuesday.  Thanks!

field trip
Just a reminder that our field trip to downtown Franklin is next Friday, November 1st.  I am still missing about 3 permission slips.  Please have those in WITH $5 as soon as you can.  If you got picked as a chaperone, don't forget to send in $5 for yourself if you haven't done so already.  Don't worry if you didn't get picked to chaperone!  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!

Creekside Pumpkin Decorating Contest
If your child is interested in participating, please read the following info from Mrs. Garrett:  Bring a decorated (small-medium size) pumpkin that you have decorated to the commons area between 7:40am-8:00am on October 23rd or 24th. NO CARVED PUMPKINS! Your pumpkin will be on display for Storybook Night Oct. 24th! Come out and vote that night! Categories will include: Scariest, Most Creative and Funniest Winners will receive prizes! (Please put your name, grade and teacher on the bottom of your pumpkin) (Please take your pumpkin home that Friday, Oct. 25th)

Specials Schedule
M--Library
T--PE
W--STEM
TH--Art
F--Music

Muffins With Mom

Dear Mothers, Grandmothers, Guardians, Significant Women of Creekside Students,

Creekside is holding its annual Muffins with Mom events on Wednesday, November 6th and on Friday, November 8th. These events are free. Because we believe turn-out will be large, we have two events:

• Preschool, K-1-2 students with moms - Wednesday, November 6th from 7:00-7:30 AM
• Grades 3-4 students with moms - Friday, November 8th from 7:00-7:30 AM

Both mornings will be in our gym.

We ask that moms try to attend the event that corresponds with their child's current grade level. However, moms that have children in more than one grade may choose the event that works the best for their schedule and attend one event with their children. Also, if one event works better than the other, moms can attend either event with their son or daughter.

The menu will be muffins and fruit along with fruit juice and coffee.

Please RSVP to attend at https://forms.gle/gPcS5kxk56oATXuB7 or call 317-346-8800.

The Donuts with Dad events will be March 4th and 6th, 2020 and more info will come out on these events in early 2020.

These will be wonderful opportunities for moms to spend quality time at school sharing breakfast.

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
• adding 3 digit numbers using column addition
• adding 3 digit numbers using partial-sums addition
• solving number patterns
• estimating using rounding

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

• words that have oi, oy, oil, or oin.
• memory words: annoy, again, alive, alone, apart, among, afraid, begin, between, because, behind, beside
• synonyms
• antonyms
• punctuation--commas and periods
• comprehension
• Super Magazine--Lights Out!
• Our spelling test will be on Friday this week!

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

• grading our writing using a rubric
• writing a paragraph (at least 4 sentences)
• writing friendly letters

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

• exploring personal changes 
• reading the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
• using the hamburger model to write a strong paragraph (introduction, 3 reasons, conclusion).
• literature webs
• vocabulary webs

Upcoming Dates

Here are some upcoming dates to add to your calendar!

• 10/24--Storybook Night @5:45-7:30pm 
• 10/25--movie night
• 11/1--Franklin Field Trip 
• 11/6--Muffins with Mom (K-2)
• 118--Muffins with Mom (3-4)
• 11/11--Veterans Day convo @9am
• 11/14--picture retakes day
• 11/15--movie night

Have a great week!

Almost fall break!

Creekside Pumpkin Decorating Contest
If your child is interested in participating, please read the following info from Mrs. Garrett:  Bring a decorated (small-medium size) pumpkin that you have decorated to the commons area between 7:40am-8:00am on October 23rd or 24th. NO CARVED PUMPKINS! Your pumpkin will be on display for Storybook Night Oct. 24th! Come out and vote that night! Categories will include: Scariest, Most Creative and Funniest Winners will receive prizes! (Please put your name, grade and teacher on the bottom of your pumpkin) (Please take your pumpkin home that Friday, Oct. 25th)

Operation Bundle Up
United Way of Johnson County and Milto Cleaners need your help to keep our youth of Johnson County warm this winter.  Operation Bundle Up starts today.  Please bring a new or gently used winter coat, new hat, mittens or gloves to Creekside by October 11th.

Walk A Thon Update
Thank you to all who helped raise money for our Walk A Thon!  Check out my Facebook post from this morning for the grand total raised!  If your child raised money look for the reward dates below:
pajama day--Wednesday, October 9

hat day--Friday, October 11

Specials Schedule
M--Library
T--PE
W--STEM
TH--Art
F--Music

Spelling Test
We will take our next spelling test this afternoon.  I will have those graded and in folders soon.  We will not start a new Superkids unit until after Fall Break.  Thursday and Friday this week we will do some fun fall related activities, and this will also allow us to get back on a M-F schedule, with spelling tests being on Fridays for a while!

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
• We started the unit 2 math test this morning.  Most of us got finished, but the rest will finish tomorrow morning.  We won't start unit 3 until after Fall Break.
• estimating using rounding

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

• words that end with: aw, awn, all, al, aul.
• memory words: almost, also, always, fault, awful, salt, walk, talk, done, give, five, love.
• homonyms
• adding endings to base words
• comprehension
• Book Club--Snowshoe Thompson

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

• writing a paragraph (at least 4 sentences)
• writing opinion pieces (persuasive paragraphs)

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

• silence
• exploring personal changes 
• context clues
• literature webs
• vocabulary webs

Muffins With Mom

Dear Mothers, Grandmothers, Guardians, Significant Women of Creekside Students,

Creekside is holding its annual Muffins with Mom events on Wednesday, November 6th and on Friday, November 8th. These events are free. Because we believe turn-out will be large, we have two events:

• Preschool, K-1-2 students with moms - Wednesday, November 6th from 7:00-7:30 AM
• Grades 3-4 students with moms - Friday, November 8th from 7:00-7:30 AM

Both mornings will be in our gym.

We ask that moms try to attend the event that corresponds with their child's current grade level. However, moms that have children in more than one grade may choose the event that works the best for their schedule and attend one event with their children. Also, if one event works better than the other, moms can attend either event with their son or daughter.

The menu will be muffins and fruit along with fruit juice and coffee.

Please RSVP to attend at https://forms.gle/gPcS5kxk56oATXuB7 or call 317-346-8800.

The Donuts with Dad events will be March 4th and 6th, 2020 and more info will come out on these events in early 2020.

These will be wonderful opportunities for moms to spend quality time at school sharing breakfast.

Upcoming Dates

Here are some upcoming dates to add to your calendar!

• 10/9--Walk a Thon Pajama day reward
• 10/9-10/10--Parent Teacher conferences --if you need a reminder of your time slot, please let me know!!
• 10/10--Fall Book Fair Family Night--3-7pm
• 10/11--Walk a Thon Hat day reward
• 10/11--Scholastic book order due
• 10/12-10/20--FALL BREAK-NO SCHOOL
• 10/24--Storybook Night @5:45-7:30pm 
• 10/25--movie night
• 11/1--Franklin Field Trip 
• 11/6--Muffins with Mom (K-2)
• 118--Muffins with Mom (3-4)
• 11/11--Veterans Day convo @9am
• 11/14--picture retakes day
• 11/15--movie night

Have a great week and a fantastic Fall Break!

Happy October!

Book order
I'm sending home the book order forms for October today!  If you are interested in adding to your home library, please have orders in no later than October 11th, so I can order them before Fall Break.  Thanks!

Creekside Elementary School Blood Drive Thursday, Oct 3 2019 3:00PM - 7:00PM

bloodmobile

Click here to sign up!

Bring a Photo ID. Don’t skip meals. Hydrate.

Creekside Pumpkin Decorating Contest
If your child is interested in participating, please read the following info from Mrs. Garrett:  Bring a decorated (small-medium size) pumpkin that you have decorated to the commons area between 7:40am-8:00am on October 23rd or 24th. NO CARVED PUMPKINS! Your pumpkin will be on display for Storybook Night Oct. 24th! Come out and vote that night! Categories will include: Scariest, Most Creative and Funniest Winners will receive prizes! (Please put your name, grade and teacher on the bottom of your pumpkin) (Please take your pumpkin home that Friday, Oct. 25th)

Operation Bundle Up
United Way of Johnson County and Milto Cleaners need your help to keep our youth of Johnson County warm this winter.  Operation Bundle Up starts today.  Please bring a new or gently used winter coat, new hat, mittens or gloves to Creekside by October 11th.

Walk A Thon Update
Thank you to all who helped raise money for our Walk A Thon!  Creekside's grand total and top prize winners will be announced soon!  Don't forget the Walk is this Friday from 1-1:30pm.  Please make sure your child wears comfy clothes and walking shoes on Friday!  If your child raised money look for the reward dates below:
pajama day--Wednesday, October 9

hat day--Friday, October 11

Specials Schedule
M--Library
T--PE
W--STEM
TH--Art
F--Music

Conference Time Slips
Yesterday in your child's folder, you should have seen a half slip of paper with your conference day/time on it.  Please let me know as soon as possible if you need to change your time!

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 arrays
• division arrays
• Unit 2 test will be on TUESDAY!  (see below for more info)
• frames and arrows
• exploring area, capacity, and fractions
• I am sending home the unit 2 review packet today.  Our math test will be next Tuesday and Wednesday (we have the Pie in the Face convo from Walk a Thon first thing Tuesday morning, so i'm thinking we will do part of the test after that, but most will need to finish on Wednesday morning.)

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

• dropping the y when adding -ier or iest to the end of words
• memory words: worst, word, work, worry, worm, heard, early, learn, earth, regular, sugar, dollar
• adding -ing to the end of words
• comprehension
• Book Club--Henry and Mudge
• Book Club--Snowshoe Thompson

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

• grading our writing using a rubric
• writer's workshop routines
• writing an autobiography

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

• similies
• metaphors
• context clues
• literature webs
• vocabulary webs

Upcoming Dates

Here are some upcoming dates to add to your calendar!

• 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--Walk a Thon Pajama day reward
• 10/9-10/10--Parent Teacher conferences 
• 10/10--Fall Book Fair Family Night--3-7pm
• 10/11--Walk a Thon Hat day reward
• 10/12-10/20--FALL BREAK-NO SCHOOL
• 10/24--Storybook Night @5:45-7:30pm (info TBA)
• 10/25--movie night
• 11/1--Franklin Field Trip 
• 11/11--Veterans Day convo @9am
• 11/14--picture retakes day
• 11/15--movie night

Have a great week!