Happy Valentine's Day!

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.

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.

Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day is almost here!  We will be celebrating Valentine’s Day together in class on Monday, February 14th. Keep working on those cards at home, and send in any time when they are finished.

Writing

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

• animal research projects

• sequencing

• cause and effect

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

• analyzing a story

• reading--The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

Math

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

• doubling strategy
• factor pairs
• finding the missing factor
• multiplication and division facts
• patterns in proudcts
• near squares

Wonders Reading

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

• essential question--How does the Earth change?
• genre--expository text
• phonics--r-controlled vowels
• Grammar--contractions
• vocabulary---sentence clues
• writing--realistic fiction
• writing--peer conferences
• writing--edit and proofread
• comprehension--cause and effect
• comprehension--reread
• text features--subheadings and bold print

Upcoming Dates

 

Here are some upcoming dates to add to your calendar

• 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 
• 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!!

Happy February!!

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.

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.

Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day is almost here!  We will be celebrating Valentine’s Day together in class on Monday, February 14th. Keep working on those cards at home, and send in any time when they are finished.

Writing

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

• animal research projects

• sequencing

• cause and effect

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

• analyzing a story

• reading--The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

Math

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

• doubling strategy
• factor pairs
• finding the missing factor
• multiplication and division facts

Wonders Reading

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

• essential question--How does the Earth change?
• genre--expository text
• phonics--r-controlled vowels
• Grammar--contractions
• vocabulary---sentence clues
• writing--realistic fiction
• writing--peer conferences
• writing--edit and proofread
• comprehension--cause and effect
• comprehension--reread
• text features--subheadings and bold print

Upcoming Dates

 

Here are some upcoming dates to add to your calendar!

• 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 
• 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!!

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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!!

It's almost Christmas!

Lunch Menu Changes for the rest of this week:

 Wednesday (12/15)  Rotini Pasta w/Garlic Bread in place of the Stromboli

Thursday (12/16)  Mac/Cheese Bowls w/roll in place of Turkey & Noodles

Friday (12/17)  Chicken & Cheese Taquito in place of Hot Dog

NWEA and DIBELS reports coming home

Middle of Year testing reports and copies of goal sheets are coming home today!  Please look these over with your child, and let me know if you have any questions or concerns.  I'm so proud of the class' hard work and growth this semester!

3 school days left this semester!

We are in the last push until Christmas and the end of the semester!  

Some important dates to note:

12/15--spelling test

12/16--Holiday party in class 

12/17--PJ day/movie day!

Canned Food Drive

Let's spread some holiday cheer by collecting canned goods for families in Franklin! Items can be brought to school throughout the month of December. All baskets will be collected on December 17th. The top class in each grade will win a popcorn party after winter break. Send in canned goods if you can!

Themed Days

To spread some holiday cheer, we are going to have some fun dress up days the last week before break! This is totally optional, and only if your child wants to participate any of the days.

12/13--red/green day

12/14--Frosty/white day

12/15--favorite holiday shirt day

12/16--Grinch/green day

12/17--PJ day

Holiday Party

Our Christmas Party is scheduled for Thursday, December 16th. The class will be doing 4 fun stations to celebrate the season! THANK YOU to everyone who volunteered to donate. We have everything covered! Don't forget to send in your items tomorrow if you haven't done so already.

Writing

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

• Holidays around the world--this week we are "traveling" to:

• America

• India

• Russia

• Canada

High Ability

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

• wordless books

• adding titles to pictures

• change charts

• reading-- Because of Winn Dixie

Math

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

• special quadrilaterals
• polygons
• measuring distance

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--past/future tense verbs
• vocabulary---compound words
• writing--personal narrative
• writing--conclusion
• writing--edit and proofread
• comprehension--reread
• comprehension--sequence
• text features--point of view

Holidays Around the World

For 15 days, we will "travel" to a different country, and learn how children in that country celebrate Christmas.  We will do a power point, story, writing journal, and craft for each day/country.  Students will bring home all their research before Christmas break.  Here are the countries for this week:

• America
• India
• Russia
• Canada

Early Release

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

Upcoming Dates

 

Here are some upcoming dates to add to your calendar!

• 12/8--early release @1:40
• 12/15--early release @1:40
• 12/16--Holiday Party @12-1 
• 12/17--end of 2nd 9 weeks
• 12/18-1/4/22--CHRISTMAS BREAK--NO SCHOOL

Have a great week!!

8 School days left this semester!

8 school days left this semester!

We are in the last push until Christmas and the end of the semester!  The next two weeks will be a little different, with special Christmas activities, NWEA testing 2 days, and DIBELS testing.  For that reason, we will NOT start wonders this week until Thursday, and then we WILL finish wonders M-W the last week before break.  

Some important dates to note:

12/8--DIBELS testing

12/15--spelling test

12/16--Holiday party in class 

12/17--PJ day/movie day!

NWEA

We finished NWEA testing this morning!  The class worked so hard the past two mornings to get this important middle of year testing done.  Look for results to come home on paper before Christmas break!

Canned Food Drive

Let's spread some holiday cheer by collecting canned goods for families in Franklin! Items can be brought to school throughout the month of December. All baskets will be collected on December 17th. The top class in each grade will win a popcorn party after winter break. Send in canned goods if you can!

Themed Days

To spread some holiday cheer, we are going to have some fun dress up days the last week before break! This is totally optional, and only if your child wants to participate any of the days.

12/13--red/green day

12/14--Frosty/white day

12/15--favorite holiday shirt day

12/16--Grinch/green day

12/17--PJ day

Holiday Party

Our Christmas Party is scheduled for Thursday, December 16th. The class will be doing 4 fun stations to celebrate the season! We are looking for some items to make the party special! If you would be willing to donate, please let me know! Donations should be at school no later than Wednesday, December 15th, but can come in any time earlier.

Here is a list of the items still needed:

bag of peanuts

napkins

bowls

2 bags of big marshmallows

red solo cups

Writing

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

• Holidays around the world

High Ability

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

• wordless books

• adding titles to pictures

• change charts

• reading-- Because of Winn Dixie

Math

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

• measuring with a ruler
• line plots
• polygons
• measuring distance

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 o sound
• Grammar--past/future tense verbs
• vocabulary---compound words
• writing--personal narrative
• writing--conclusion
• writing--edit and proofread
• comprehension--reread
• comprehension--sequence
• text features--point of view

Holidays Around the World

For 15 days, we will "travel" to a different country, and learn how children in that country celebrate Christmas.  We will do a power point, story, writing journal, and craft for each day/country.  Students will bring home all their research before Christmas break.  Here are the countries for this week:

• Israel
• Australia
• Sweden
• Netherlands
• England

Early Release

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

Upcoming Dates

 

Here are some upcoming dates to add to your calendar!

• 12/8--DIBELS testing
• 12/8--early release @1:40
• 12/15--early release @1:40
• 12/16--Holiday Party @12-1 
• 12/17--end of 2nd 9 weeks
• 12/18-1/4/22--CHRISTMAS BREAK--NO SCHOOL

Have a great week!!