Hello Families! 

Hooray! We have come to the end of another GREAT week.

A Special Thanks  to those parents who were able to come out to Open House.     It was great seeing all of you!  

Class Tag
Please log into your child's Class-Tag account  to sign up for a 15 minute Parent /Teacher Conference time slot.   Class-Tag  registration forms were sent home on Tuesday.   Please let me know if you would prefer a phone conference. 

Early Dismissal

Friday,  September 27th will be half -day dismissal @  11:30am .  Please send in a note or email  if your child's transportation changes on that day.  

Field Studies

Listed below are the field study dates and costs for the 2019- 2020 school year. This will cover all field studies for the year.   If there are any changes to the trip(s) I will let you know.  Payments are due by November 11th and should  be made online through Parent Portal under the “Student Fees” section. Reminders will be issued prior to each actual field study date. 

December 11, 12, OR 13 EdVenture (2 classes per date) $8.00

March 3, 4, OR 5             CiCi’s Pizza (2 classes per date) $8.00
April 23 Riverbanks Zoo $2.00

Total cost             $18.00 

       

Skills for the Week 

• Phonics and Decoding:  Phonics and Decoding: Inflectional Endings -s and -es
• Comprehension Strategy:  Comprehension Strategy • Asking Questions
• Social Studies:  Communities
• Science:  Solids, Liquids, and  Gases
• Writing:  Narratives

This week’s reading selection: The Bat, Birds, and Beasts

Summary: The Birds and the Beasts compete in a basketball game each year. Bat wants to play also, but does not know which team to choose since he has characteristics of both birds and beasts. Bat’s decision has longterm consequences and teaches him that winning isn’t everything. Essential Question: How can you show loyalty to your teammates?

Vocabulary Focus:
annual -  happening once a year
emphasize  -  to give special attention or importance to
strategy -   a skillful plan to achieve a goal
inquired  -  asked for information
loyal -  showing support and affection for a person or group
accepted  -  willingly took with favor or approval

Homework Assignments

Monday 

Reading:  You may begin reading your story of the week.    We will read it on day two (tomorrow) as a class. 

*Vocabulary:  Complete a choice board activity.  *Math:  Eureka Math Activity Sheet

Tuesday

*Reading

1.  This story is a fable. A fable teaches a lesson.   What lesson does Bat learn in this fable?

2. Which sentence from the story shows that Bat was very competitive?

  

3.  How were the Birds and Beasts different in the story?

4.   What role does Snake play in the story?

*Vocabulary:  Study         *Math: Eureka Math Activity Sheet (Due tomorrow)

Wednesday
*Reading            Cause is why it happened         Effect is what happened

1.  Bat was  playing on the Beasts team. What causes can you identify from the text on pages 68 and 69? 

2.  On page 69, Bat fouls Hummingbird during the basketball game.   What effects does this have?

3.   On page 70: Lion roared furiously.  What is the cause of Lion’s behavior?

4.  Why does Bat have to go live in a cave at the end of the story?

*Vocabulary:   Study          *Math:   Eureka Math Activity Sheet (Due tomorrow)

Thursday

*Reading:    Re Read your story for the week.  

You will take your reading and vocabulary assessment tomorrow.  

*Vocabulary:  Study     *Math: Eureka Math Activity Sheet (Due tomorrow)

School Spirit Week September 23-27, 2019 

Students should bring in $1.00 a day.  All proceeds from Spirit Week will be donated to the United Way of the Midlands.

Monday: CRAZY SOCK DAY

Walk Into school Early on Monday, with your craziest pair of socks!

Tuesday:  Jersey Day 

Wear your favorite team jersey or hat. You may wear a Jersey from a team you play 

Wednesday:  Career Day   *Please be respectful of our school dress code

Thursday:  Twin Day    Dress like a friend.  

Friday: Killian Pride Day!! 
Wear Any Killian Shirt or T-Shirt      *Today is a half day-Dismissal @ 11:30AM