Happy Tuesday! It's almost February!

Money for Creekside!

Coke points are still going!  The code on a cap is worth 5 cents, and parents can enter codes themselves at https://us.coca-cola.com/give/ and donate to Creekside.  

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

Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day is almost here!  We will be celebrating Valentine’s Day together in class on Friday, February 12th.  We will have a small party where we open cards, have a snack and craft, and play a game.  I will ask for donations for those activities when we get closer to the date.  We strongly encourage all students to bring in cards for the entire class.  The list with names will be in folders this week. We will make Valentine bags in class so that students can pass out their cards before the party, and everyone can open their bag in class.  You can send cards in whenever you have them done, or no later than the morning of February 12, so students can have time to pass them out before the party.

Writing

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

• sequencing

• writing a personal narrative

• writing a main idea and adding supporting details

High Ability

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

• vocabulary webs

• reading webs

• sentence analyzers

• reading-- The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

Math

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

• Our unit 5 math test is today! I will have those graded and sent home soon.
• trade-first subtraction method
• multiplication

Wonders Reading

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

• essential question--How are kids around the world different?
• genre--realistic fiction
• phonics--silent letters (wr, gn, kn, sc, mb)
• Grammar--linking verbs
• vocabulary---similies
• writing--realistic fiction
• writing--develop details
• writing-compare and contrast
• comprehension--visualize
• comprehension--compare and contrast
• text features--point of view

Blessing Bags

I am excited to announce that the Creekside Cougars will still be spreading kindness by assembling blessing bags this February.  It will not look quite the same, but every student will make a blessing bag to share with our community and our schools.  Please see the list below for items needed.  Your child may bring in the item(s) or you may drop it off in the vestibule near the front office.  There will be tubs clearly marked.  

If you can, please donate the items below.  If you would like to make a monetary donation to help buy supplies, then please email Mrs. Sherry at sherrya@franklinschools.org

Travel size items work best so that it all fits into the ziplock bag!

 ITEMS NEEDED:

*Socks (mens/ladies)

*Body soap/shower gel

*Deodorant 

*Shampoo

*Combs

*Snacks (non-perishable items that pack easily)

*Gallon size ziplock bags

*disposable water bottles

Upcoming Dates

 

Here are some upcoming dates to add to your calendar!

• 2/12--Valentine's Day party (more info TBA)
• 2/15--President's Day--NO SCHOOL
• 3/5--end of 3rd 9 weeks
• 3/26-4/4--NO SCHOOL--SPRING BREAK
• 4/5--return to school from break

Have a great week!!

Happy 4 day week!

 Early Release Days are coming back!

Early release Wednesdays are coming back starting NEXT WEEK! Starting January 27th, every Wednesday, Creekside will dismiss at 1:40, instead of 2:20, so teachers can have our collaboration and planning meetings with our departments. M, T, TH, F will remain 2:20 dismissal. If your child will have a transportation change on Wednesdays due to early release, please let me know. Read below for more information from the district.

As the K-6 buildings have been fortunate enough to participate in in-person learning, five days per week, since the start of the school year, they have maintained some feeling of normalcy.  As we return to the early release schedule, this allows teachers the much-needed opportunity to collaborate, share expertise, and analyze student data that is used to improve classroom instruction.           

	M,T,Th,F Start	M,T,Th,Fri Dismissal	Wednesday Start	Wednesday Dismissal
Elementary	7:40 am	2:20 pm	7:40 am	1:40 pm
CBIS	8:00 am	3:00 pm	8:00 am	2:20 pm

Cub Care will continue to offer before and after school care to students in grades K-6.  Students who attend Cub Care must have a completed registration form two business days prior to the date he/she attends. Please visit the website for more information about registration and the program.

FAQ 

Q.  Will there be childcare available when my child is released early? 

A.  Cub Care will continue to be open daily from 6:00 am - school start time and again from dismissal to 6:00 pm. This includes early release on Wednesdays.  

Q.  Is there anything I need to do to ensure my child has a spot in Cub Care?  

A.  Yes, a registration form must be completed and accompanied by a one-time fee of $20 per family.  Once registered, you must wait a full 2 business days to attend the program. A registration form must be completed for each child who plans to attend.  Parents will be unable to register if there is an outstanding balance from the previous year.   

Q.  Can my child go to Cub Care only on Wednesdays? 

A.  Yes! It is helpful to communicate this for staffing purposes, but is an option! 

Q.  Will my child be able to go to the Boys and Girls Club or Girls Inc. on early release days? 

A.  Yes! Both programs have graciously offered to open their programs early on those days to accommodate our students.  

Q.  What about transportation?  How will that work? 

A.  On early release days, the bus will drop students (grades k-6) off approximately 40 minutes earlier.  Buses will run all typical routes such as Boys & Girls Club, Girls Inc., etc. 

Q.  My CBIS student plays sports at the middle school, how will he/she get there? 

A.  The Transportation department will still offer transfer buses at 3:00.  Students will be able to remain at CBIS until that time.  

Writing

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

• sequencing

• writing a personal narrative

• adding a hook to the beginning of writing

High Ability

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

• vocabulary webs

• reading webs

• reading-- The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

Math

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

• using near squares as a multiplication strategy
• using the break apart strategy as a multiplication strategy
• finding patterns in products
• finding missing factors
• THE UNIT review packet is in folders today. Our unit 5 math test will be NEXT TUESDAY, January 26th. Please help your child with the review packet at home over the next week, and let me know if there is something they are struggling with, so I can make sure we review it with them before the test!

Wonders Reading

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

• essential question--How do you express yourself?
• genre--expository text
• phonics--long u sound
• Grammar--the verb "have"
• vocabulary---prefixes
• writing--expository essay
• writing--research
• writing-evaluate sources
• comprehension--ask and answer questions
• comprehension--key details
• text features--bar graphs

**Due to the short week, there is not a spelling test this week, or new words to practice. We will resume with the Friday spelling test next week.**

Blessing Bags

I am excited to announce that the Creekside Cougars will still be spreading kindness by assembling blessing bags this February.  It will not look quite the same, but every student will make a blessing bag to share with our community and our schools.  Please see the list below for items needed.  Your child may bring in the item(s) or you may drop it off in the vestibule near the front office.  There will be tubs clearly marked.  

If you are new to Creekside, the blessing bags are filled with basic toiletries, socks, snacks and water.  We donate these bags to community organizations that help with homelessness and people in need (KIC-It, Grace Church, etc.). Last year we assembled close to 600 bags!

If you can, please donate the items below.  If you would like to make a monetary donation to help buy supplies, then please email Mrs. Sherry at sherrya@franklinschools.org.

This is my very favorite project and I cannot wait to help the students with this.  Thank you all in advance for your support with this project!  If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Sherry at sherrya@franklinschools.org.

Travel size items work best so that it all fits into the ziplock bag!

 ITEMS NEEDED:

*Socks (mens/ladies)

*Body soap/shower gel

*Deodorant 

*Shampoo

*Combs

*Snacks (non-perishable items that pack easily)

*Gallon size ziplock bags

*disposable water bottles

Upcoming Dates

 

Here are some upcoming dates to add to your calendar!

• 1/19--yearbook candid picture day
• 1/15--100th day of second grade!
• 2/12--Valentine's Day party (more info TBA)
• 2/15--President's Day--NO SCHOOL

Have a great week!!

Brrrr...January!

Early Release Days are coming back!

Early release Wednesdays are coming back in 2 weeks! Starting January 27th, every Wednesday, Creekside will dismiss at 1:40, instead of 2:20, so teachers can have our collaboration and planning meetings with our departments. M, T, TH, F will remain 2:20 dismissal. If your child will have a transportation change on Wednesdays due to early release, please let me know. Read below for more information from the district.

As the K-6 buildings have been fortunate enough to participate in in-person learning, five days per week, since the start of the school year, they have maintained some feeling of normalcy.  As we return to the early release schedule, this allows teachers the much-needed opportunity to collaborate, share expertise, and analyze student data that is used to improve classroom instruction.           

	M,T,Th,F Start	M,T,Th,Fri Dismissal	Wednesday Start	Wednesday Dismissal
Elementary	7:40 am	2:20 pm	7:40 am	1:40 pm
CBIS	8:00 am	3:00 pm	8:00 am	2:20 pm

Cub Care will continue to offer before and after school care to students in grades K-6.  Students who attend Cub Care must have a completed registration form two business days prior to the date he/she attends. Please visit the website for more information about registration and the program.

FCMS and FCHS teachers will continue to utilize some time on Wednesdays for collaboration and data review.  Since Wednesdays are currently virtual, families are not affected by this collaboration time.  

Please review the frequently asked questions for additional information.  If you don’t see your question, please email it to fcscommunications@franklinschools.org.  

FAQ 

Q.  Will there be childcare available when my child is released early? 

A.  Cub Care will continue to be open daily from 6:00 am - school start time and again from dismissal to 6:00 pm. This includes early release on Wednesdays.  

Q.  Is there anything I need to do to ensure my child has a spot in Cub Care?  

A.  Yes, a registration form must be completed and accompanied by a one-time fee of $20 per family.  Once registered, you must wait a full 2 business days to attend the program. A registration form must be completed for each child who plans to attend.  Parents will be unable to register if there is an outstanding balance from the previous year.   

Q.  Can my child go to Cub Care only on Wednesdays? 

A.  Yes! It is helpful to communicate this for staffing purposes, but is an option! 

Q.  Will my child be able to go to the Boys and Girls Club or Girls Inc. on early release days? 

A.  Yes! Both programs have graciously offered to open their programs early on those days to accommodate our students.  

Q.  What about transportation?  How will that work? 

A.  On early release days, the bus will drop students (grades k-6) off approximately 40 minutes earlier.  Buses will run all typical routes such as Boys & Girls Club, Girls Inc., etc. 

Q.  My CBIS student plays sports at the middle school, how will he/she get there? 

A.  The Transportation department will still offer transfer buses at 3:00.  Students will be able to remain at CBIS until that time.  

Writing

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

• sequencing

• writing a personal narrative

• adding a hook to the beginning of writing

High Ability

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

• analyzing poems

• reading webs

• reading-- The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

Math

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

• using doubling as a multiplication strategy
• finding patterns in products
• finding missing factors

Wonders Reading

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

• essential question--How do you express yourself?
• genre--expository text
• phonics--long u sound
• Grammar--the verb "have"
• vocabulary---prefixes
• writing--expository essay
• writing--research
• writing-evaluate sources
• comprehension--ask and answer questions
• comprehension--key details
• text features--bar graphs

Blessing Bags

I am excited to announce that the Creekside Cougars will still be spreading kindness by assembling blessing bags this February.  It will not look quite the same, but every student will make a blessing bag to share with our community and our schools.  Please see the list below for items needed.  Your child may bring in the item(s) or you may drop it off in the vestibule near the front office.  There will be tubs clearly marked.  

If you are new to Creekside, the blessing bags are filled with basic toiletries, socks, snacks and water.  We donate these bags to community organizations that help with homelessness and people in need (KIC-It, Grace Church, etc.). Last year we assembled close to 600 bags!

If you can, please donate the items below.  If you would like to make a monetary donation to help buy supplies, then please email Mrs. Sherry at sherrya@franklinschools.org.

This is my very favorite project and I cannot wait to help the students with this.  Thank you all in advance for your support with this project!  If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Sherry at sherrya@franklinschools.org.

Travel size items work best so that it all fits into the ziplock bag!

 ITEMS NEEDED:

*Socks (mens/ladies)

*Body soap/shower gel

*Deodorant 

*Shampoo

*Combs

*Snacks (non-perishable items that pack easily)

*Gallon size ziplock bags

*disposable water bottles

Upcoming Dates

 

Here are some upcoming dates to add to your calendar!

• 1/12--Creekside PTO meeting 6pm
• 1/18--NO SCHOOL--MLK JR Day
• 1/19--yearbook candid picture day

Have a great week!!

Welcome Back!

Welcome Back!  I hope you all had a great Christmas!  Happy New Year!

Report Cards
Report cards for the 2nd 9 weeks, middle of year DIBELS test results, and winter NWEA testing results will be coming home on Friday.  Please look them over and contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

Writing

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

• writing goals

• sequencing

• writing step by step directions

High Ability

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

• We are starting the 2nd semester curriculum this week. This unit focuses on connections.

• reading-- Because of Winn Dixie

Math

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

• area
• perimeter
• parts of a whole
• comparing fractions
• fractions as equal pieces

Wonders Reading

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

• essential question--What can we see in the sky?
• genre--fiction
• phonics--long e sound
• Grammar--subject/verb agreement
• vocabulary---compound words
• writing--personal narrative
• writing--conclusion
• writing-edit and proofread
• comprehension--reread
• comprehension--sequence
• text features--point of view

Boxtops

Don’t forget to mention in your newsletters, emails, etc.:  We collect Box Tops and Coke Points, but parents can also submit Box Tops via the app and Coke Points online!

Blessing Bags

I am excited to announce that the Creekside Cougars will still be spreading kindness by assembling blessing bags this February.  It will not look quite the same, but every student will make a blessing bag to share with our community and our schools.  Please see the list below for items needed.  Your child may bring in the item(s) or you may drop it off in the vestibule near the front office.  There will be tubs clearly marked.  

If you are new to Creekside, the blessing bags are filled with basic toiletries, socks, snacks and water.  We donate these bags to community organizations that help with homelessness and people in need (KIC-It, Grace Church, etc.). Last year we assembled close to 600 bags!

If you can, please donate the items below.  If you would like to make a monetary donation to help buy supplies, then please email Mrs. Sherry at sherrya@franklinschools.org.

This is my very favorite project and I cannot wait to help the students with this.  Thank you all in advance for your support with this project!  If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Sherry at sherrya@franklinschools.org.

Travel size items work best so that it all fits into the ziplock bag!

 ITEMS NEEDED:

*Socks (mens/ladies)

*Body soap/shower gel

*Deodorant 

*Shampoo

*Combs

*Snacks (non-perishable items that pack easily)

*Gallon size ziplock bags

*disposable water bottles

Upcoming Dates

 

Here are some upcoming dates to add to your calendar!

• 1/8--report cards, NWEA results, DIBELS results available
• 1/12--Creekside PTO meeting 6pm
• 1/18--NO SCHOOL--MLK JR Day
• 1/19--yearbook candid picture day

Have a great week!!