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Blessing Bags

February is almost here and that means it's time to spread the love!  We are planning to put together blessing bags again this year and I can't wait.  If you are new to Creekside, the students put together blessing bags (toiletries, snacks, water, etc.) to be donated around our community.  The bags go to local churches, food banks, ASSIST, Kic-It and more.  We will put them together the week of February 14th.  There was a yellow paper sent home Monday with all the needed items.  If parents need to drop off a donation, there will be a tub in the front vestibule area.  Let me know if you have any questions or if you have a business that may want to make a larger donation, etc.

Outside Recess

Just a friendly reminder that our rule for going outside for recess is for it to "feel like" 20 degrees or warmer. Please make sure your child has appropriate cold weather recess gear!

Yearbooks

It is time to order your 2021-2022 Creekside Yearbook! You may order and pay online at www.inter-state.com/order and use code 63957P. Yearbooks are $15 each and have covers designed by our 4th grade yearbook cover contest winners! Place your order soon so your child can keep a memento of his/her school year here at Creekside.

We Are Family!

Orders are due by Friday, March 4, 2022. Yearbooks arrive before the end of the school year.

Writing

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

• writing process

• sequencing

• writing a realistic fiction story

High Ability

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

• how are things connected?

• analyzing the parts of a sentence

• reading--The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

Math

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

• fractions
• equal groups
• parts of a whole
• multiplication and division facts

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--r-controlled vowels
• Grammar--helping verbs
• vocabulary---similes
• writing--realistic fiction
• writing--develop details
• writing--compare and contrast
• comprehension--visualize
• comprehension--compare and contrast
• text features--point of view

Upcoming Dates

 

Here are some upcoming dates to add to your calendar!

• 1/26--Early release day @1:40pm
• 1/28--popcorn party with Mrs. Hasser (for bringing in the most cans during the Good Cheer drive)
• 2/2--early release day @ 1:40pm
• 2/9--early release day @1:40pm
• 2/10--Arts for learning Jazz convo @8am
• 2/14--bus evaucuation drill @2pm
• 2/14--Valentine's Day celebration (more info TBA)
• 2/16--early release day @1:40pm
• 2/16--Charlotte's Web play field trip at FCHS @8:30-10:30am
• 2/17--Kindergarten Registration @5-7pm (if you know anyone with incoming kdg students for 2022-2023, make sure to tell them to come to this!)
• 2/21--NO SCHOOL--PRESIDENT'S Day
• 2/23--early release day @1:40pm

Have a great week!!

Halfway through January already?!

Outside Recess

Just a friendly reminder that our rule for going outside for recess is for it to "feel like" 20 degrees or warmer. Please make sure your child has appropriate cold weather recess gear!

Yearbooks

It is time to order your 2021-2022 Creekside Yearbook! You may order and pay online at www.inter-state.com/order and use code 63957P. Yearbooks are $15 each and have covers designed by our 4th grade yearbook cover contest winners! Place your order soon so your child can keep a memento of his/her school year here at Creekside.

We Are Family!

Orders are due by Friday, March 4, 2022. Yearbooks arrive before the end of the school year.

Writing

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

• writing goals

• sequencing

• writing a fiction story

High Ability

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

• how are things connected?

• reading-- Because of Winn Dixie

Math

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

• area
• perimeter
• parts of a whole
• I will be sending the chapter 4 study packet home Thursday. Our test will be Thursday, January 20th.

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 letter blends
• Grammar--linking verbs
• vocabulary---similes
• writing--realistic fiction
• writing--develop details
• writing--compare and contrast
• comprehension--visualize
• comprehension--compare and contrast
• text features--point of view

Upcoming Dates

 

Here are some upcoming dates to add to your calendar!

• 1/17--NO SCHOOL--MLK JR Day
• 1/18--yearbook candid picture day
• 1/19--Early release day @1:40
• 1/19--100th day of 2nd grade!!!
• 1/21--Disney on Ice field Trip!!!
• 1/26--Early release day @1:40

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 will be coming home on Friday.  They will be available on the online portal as well. Please look them over and contact me if you have any questions or concerns.  

Early Release

Don't forget--TODAY 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 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--How do you express yourself?
• genre--expository text
• phonics--long u sound
• Grammar--the verb "have"
• vocabulary---prefixes
• writing--expository essay
• writing--research
• writing--choose and evaluate sources
• comprehension--ask and answer questions
• comprehension--key details
• text features--bar graphs

Upcoming Dates

 

Here are some upcoming dates to add to your calendar!

• 1/5--Early release day @1:40
• 1/7--report cards available
• 1/11--Creekside PTO meeting 6pm
• 1/12--Early release day @1:40
• 1/17--NO SCHOOL--MLK JR Day
• 1/18--yearbook candid picture day
• 1/19--Early release day @1:40
• 1/21--Disney on Ice field Trip!!!
• 1/26--Early release day @1:40

Have a great week!!