Welcome back!

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

sub tomorrow
Just to let you know--I will be out of school tomorrow.  I am going to help my husband chaperone his students on their field trip to National FFA Convention in Indy!  Mrs. Miller will be the sub, and if you don't know her, she does a great job!  The class will be in good hands. :)  I have told them not to try to quiz on their multiplication facts.  I will take care of those on Thursday.  Also, if you have any transportation changes, please send a note to Mrs. Miller, or call the office so they can send a note down at the end of the day.  I'm not sure how much email access I will have.  See you Thursday!

field trip
Just a reminder that our field trip to downtown Franklin is next Wednesday, October 31.  I am still missing about 8 permission slips.  Please have those in WITH $1 as soon as you can.  We can have 5 chaperones only per class, due to capacity limits at the museum and city hall.  If I have more than 5 sign up, I will pick 5 out of a hat.  Right now, I have 7 that are interested.  I will let you know if you have been picked by the end of this week. 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!

Muffins With Mom

Creekside is holding its annual Muffins with Mom events on Wednesday, November 7th and on Friday, November 9th. These events are free. Because we believe turn-out will be large, we have two events:

• Cub Academy, K-2 students with moms - Wednesday, November 7th from 7:00-7:30 AM
• 3-4 students with moms - Friday, November 9th 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://goo.gl/forms/tygLo6X6Q6I7p9up1 or call 317-346-8800.

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
• subtracting using counting up subtraction.
• subtracting using expand and trade subtraction
• 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!

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

• 6 traits--Conventions (finger spaces, capitalization, punctuation)
• 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 Frindle
• using the hamburger model to write a strong paragraph (introduction, 3 reasons, conclusion).
• literature webs
• vocabulary webs

Upcoming Dates

Here are some dates to add to your calendar:

• 10/25--Storybook Night @6pm
• 10/26--movie night
• 10/31--2nd Grade field trip (walking trip of downtown Franklin)
• 11/7--K-2 Muffins with Mom @7am
• 11/14--E-Learning Practice Day (during school)
• 11/21-11/23--THANKSGIVING BREAK-NO SCHOOL

Have a great afternoon!

Almost Fall Break!

Fall book fair
Don't forget you are invited to the fall book fair family night!  It will be: Thursday, October 11th - 3-7 PM - Creekside Library

field trip
Yesterday you should have seen a paper in folders about our walking trip around Franklin.  Please have those in WITH $1 as soon as you can.  We can have 5 chaperones only per class, due to capacity limits at the museum and city hall.  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!

Operation Bundle-Up

Keep sending in any gently used coats that you would like to donate to operation bundle up!  Used coats due by Thursday, October 11th.

spelling test moved to Wednesday
Due to the walk a thon on Friday, we did not get our superkids lesson in.  So, the spelling test will not be tomorrow!  Everything will be pushed back one day, and the spelling test will be WEDNESDAY this week.  We won't start a new superkids unit until after Fall Break.

In folders today
Franklin Education Foundation Pacers ticket fundraiser.  Packets due back by 10/25 if you are interested in selling tickets.

PTO WALK A THON

To celebrate the success of our PTO Walk-A-Thon, we have our Pajama Day tomorrow, Wednesday, and our Hat Day on Friday. We don't worry about if a child actually brought in the amount to earn these prizes, so really these days are open to all students who wish to dress-up. 

Muffins With Mom

Creekside is holding its annual Muffins with Mom events on Wednesday, November 7th and on Friday, November 9th. These events are free. Because we believe turn-out will be large, we have two events:

• Cub Academy, K-2 students with moms - Wednesday, November 7th from 7:00-7:30 AM
• 3-4 students with moms - Friday, November 9th 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://goo.gl/forms/tygLo6X6Q6I7p9up1 or call 317-346-8800.

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
• function machines
• 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:

• 6 traits--Conventions (finger spaces, capitalization, punctuation)
• grading our writing using a rubric
• writing a paragraph (at least 4 sentences)
• writing opinion pieces

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

• silence
• exploring personal changes 
• reading the book Frindle
• using a dictionary
• context clues
• literature webs
• vocabulary webs

Upcoming Dates

Here are some dates to add to your calendar:

• 10/10-10/11--Parent Teacher Conferences (let me know if you need a reminder of your time!)
• 10/13-10/21--FALL BREAK-NO SCHOOL
• 10/25--Storybook Night @6pm
• 10/26--movie night
• 10/31--2nd Grade field trip (walking trip of downtown Franklin)
• 11/7--K-2 Muffins with Mom @7am
• 11/14--E-Learning Practice Day (during school)
• 11/21-11/23--THANKSGIVING BREAK-NO SCHOOL

Have a great afternoon!

Happy Tuesday!

Walk A Thon Update
Thank you to all who helped raise money for our Walk A Thon!  Creekside raised $14,000!!
The Top 2 from our room were Tauran and Brent.  They went bowling this morning!
We were the top class in 2nd grade, and one of the top 4 in the whole school!  Out ice cream party reward for being the top class in 2nd grade will be sometime soon.  If your child reaised money look for the reward dates below:
pajama day--Wednesday, October 10
hat day--Friday, October 12

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!

Operation Bundle-Up

Keep sending in any gently used coats that you would like to donate to operation bundle up!  Used coats due by October 12th.

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 Thursday!
• frames and arrows
• exploring area, capacity, and fractions

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:

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

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 dates to add to your calendar:

• 10/5--end of 1st 9 weeks
• 10/5--walk a thon @1pm
• 10/12--report cards home
• 10/13-10/21--FALL BREAK-NO SCHOOL
• 10/26--movie night
• 10/31--2nd Grade field trip (walking trip of downtown Franklin)--more info TBA

Have a great afternoon!

Have a great week!

Operation Bundle-Up

Keep sending in any gently used coats that you would like to donate to operation bundle up!  Used coats due by October 12th.

PTO Walk-A-Thon $$$$ 
Money is due TOMORROW!!!! This is our one BIG fundraiser for our PTO!  We will walk on Friday, October 5th at 1pm.

Reading Logs
Please don't forget to sign reading logs nightly.  I had several that came back incomplete last night.  


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
• multiplication arrays
• Today, I sent home the math unit 2 review packet.  This does not need to be returned for a grade.  It can be kept at home and worked on as review, 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 2 math test.  The math test will be on Thursday, October 4.  Please let me know if you have questions or concerns!

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

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

• 6 traits--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
• context clues
• Today we did a final project in our similie and metaphor unit.  The students had to paint a picture, and then write a similie or metaphor to describe their picture.  Check out these pictures in folders today!  They did a great job!

Upcoming Dates

Here are some dates to add to your calendar:

• 9/26--walk a thon $ due
• 10/5--end of 1st 9 weeks
• 10/5--walk a thon @1pm
• 10/12--report cards home
• 10/13-10/21--FALL BREAK-NO SCHOOL
• 10/26--movie night
• 10/31--2nd Grade field trip (walking trip of downtown Franklin)--more info TBA

Have a great afternoon!

Another hot week! Is it fall yet?!

Scholastic Book Order
Going home today you will find the first Scholastic Book order form.   I will send home a book order every month from September-April.  You can either send the order form back to school with a check, or order online at scholastic.com using our class code: GVXMP.  This month's orders are due Friday, September 28th.  There is never any pressure to order, but it's a great way to add to your child's home library if you do choose to order.  Any books purchased by families can also give points to our classroom that I can use to buy books and materials for our classroom!

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.

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

Don't forget to 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.  I am still missing a few papers!  Our goal is 100% parent participation, so let's make it happen for our class!  Your time slot will be confirmed with you at the end of the month.

spelling test
We took our next spelling test this afternoon.  I have those graded and in folders.  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: 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--word choice, 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

Upcoming Dates

Here are some dates to add to your calendar:

• 9/21--movie night
• 9/24-9/28--College GO Week (more info TBA)
• 9/26--walk a thon $ due
• 10/5--end of 1st 9 weeks
• 10/5--walk a thon @1pm
• 10/12--report cards home
• 10/13-10/21--FALL BREAK-NO SCHOOL
• 10/26--movie night

Have a great afternoon!

Beautiful day!

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.

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 10th and 11th.  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 27 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 at the end of the month.

math test
We took our Unit 1 math test today.  As soon as I get those graded and recorded, I will send them home!  At first glance, it looks like we did pretty well! :)

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

spelling test
We took our week 4 spelling test this afternoon.  I have those graded and will send home tomorrow.  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, word choice
• 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:

• similies
• metaphors
• comparisons
• science--moon phases

Upcoming Dates

Here are some dates to add to your calendar:

• 9/12--walk a thon kick off
• 9/12--Bingo For Books @5:30
• 9/21--movie night
• 9/24-9/28--College GO Week (more info TBA)
• 9/26--walk a thon $ due
• 10/5--end of 1st 9 weeks
• 10/5--walk a thon @1pm
• 10/12--report cards home
• 10/13-10/21--FALL BREAK-NO SCHOOL
• 10/26--movie night

Have a great afternoon!

Another great week ahead!

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 Tuesday, 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 Tuesday.

science--oreos
I am looking for about 5 packages of Oreos for a science project this Friday.  If you are willing to send some in, please let me know!  I would like to have them in by 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, 9/11 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.

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

Upcoming Dates

Here are some dates to add to your calendar:

• 9/10--school picture day
• 9/12--walk a thon kick off
• 9/12--Bingo For Books @5:30
• 9/21--movie night
• 9/24-9/28--College GO Week (more info TBA)
• 9/26--walk a thon $ due
• 10/5--end of 1st 9 weeks
• 10/5--walk a thon @1pm
• 10/12--report cards home
• 10/13-10/21--FALL BREAK-NO SCHOOL
• 10/26--movie night