Welcome back!

I hope you all had a great fall break!

Creekside Pumpkin Decorating Contest!

 

Optional for all, but fun if you want to participate -- We all enjoy the clever pumpkins each year!

The kids love looking at them too!

 

Have your child bring a decorated pumpkin Thursday, October 28 or Friday, October 29 to school. 

Please bring small pumpkins only that can be carried by your student.

No carved pumpkins!

Categories will include: Funniest, Most Creative and Scariest

Winner will receive prizes! (Place name, grade and teacher on back of pumpkin)

Pumpkins will go home at the end of the day on Friday, October 29th. 

 

If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Garrett, Art Teacher, at garrettj@franklinschools.org

United Way Coat Drive

United Way of Johnson County OPERATION BUNDLE UP (OBU) needs your help in collecting NEW only HATS, GLOVES, MITTENS, and SCARVES.  FCS is teaming up with UWJC and accepting donations through October 29th.  Please send your donation to school with your child or you can drop it off during school hours in the OBU totes in the entryway of each school building.  See the attached flyer for more information.

Coats and used items will not be accepted this year due to COVID-19 precautions.  Approved families will be receiving a voucher to receive a coat. 

Thank you for helping keep our families warm this winter.

Early Release

Don't forget--tomorrow is Wednesday!  That means early release day!  Dismissal will start at 1:40.

Writing

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

• writing choice boards

• writing persuasive pieces

High Ability

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

• exploring silence

• literature webs

• growing and changing

• Reading--Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Math

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

• multiplication strategies
• number stories
• division arrays
• number patterns
• The unit 2 math test is on Thursday! Make sure to help your child review this unit by completing the review packet in their folder (I sent this home before Fall Break). If you see they need help with something, let me know before Thursday so we can practice more!

Wonders Reading

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

• essential question--What can animals in stories teach us?
• genre--fables
• phonics--soft g and soft c
• Grammar--kinds of nouns
• vocabulary---opposites
• writing--expository essay
• writing--sentence fluency
• writing--peer editing and proofreading
• comprehension--making predictions
• comprehension--problem and solution
• text features--beginning, middle, end

Upcoming Dates

 

Here are some upcoming dates to add to your calendar!

• 10/20--early release @1:40
• 10/27--early release @1:40
• 10/29--Franklin Field Trip
• 11/9--picture retake day
• 11/9--PTO meeting @6pm
• 11/24-11/28--THANKSGIVING BREAK--NO SCHOOL

Have a great week!!