Alicia Adams

Newsletter 23

Week in the News- March 31, 2008

                                    Ms. Adams’ Class

Ms. Adams’ corner:  I hope everyone had a relaxing weekend and looks forward to Spring Break! Parents, due to the Target fieldtrip, weekly work will NOT go home today. I will send it home after spring break.  You can access our blog by visiting http://www.cobb.k12.ga.us/~still/ .  Once you get to the website, click on staff and then on

Adams

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Parents and students- Have a wonderful and safe Spring Break!!!  Relax, enjoy and we’ll see you everyone the following week!

Parents, our class is need of extra snacks, treats, and peppermints.  Donations are much appreciated!  Thanks for everything that has been brought in!

What we are learning . . .

Reading:  We have started the last of the Shiloh trilogy, Saving

Shiloh

.  This is an AR book.  The children can take an AR test.  Your child has set their AR goal.  Every student has completed the STAR test to get a range of reading levels during Lab Tech. This information is located on your child’s library card. 

Spelling:  We had our Unit 26 pre-test on Monday.  Students have their lists of words to study in their spelling section of their notebook.  If your child missed 2 or less on the pre-test, they have been given a challenge list of words as well.   Their spelling test will be Friday, April 4.  There will NOT be a challenge test this week.

English/Writing:  We took a DOL test last Friday.  We have now switched the format to a more CRCT like test.  Practice tests go home every week for practice!!!!  We are now starting a cumulative review of English for the CRCT.  We are still studying working on different types of punctuation marks and dictionary skills.  We are continuing to work on adverbs and adjectives, too.  We will continue to cover nouns, pronouns, verbs, subjects, and predicates.  DOL tests are usually every Friday.  Their DOL test will be Friday, April 4.  We are starting to work on fourth nine weeks writing piece which deals with persuasive writing.

Math:    We have started Unit 4 in math compacting. We will start with perimeter and area.  We will review fractions, decimals, and measurement.  We are continuing to work on long division and multiplication as well.  We are working on place value, value, comparing numbers and rounding, too.  Addition and subtraction with regrouping is also a focus.  Keep practicing those flash cards!!!!!  Math quizzes are usually every Friday.

Science: Mrs. Rademacher is continuing the unit on space and will cover the phases of the moon.

Social Studies:  We have finished studying colonization and the pilgrims and will move onto the French and Indian War briefly before beginning The American Revolution.    They will have a test on the French and Indian Thursday, April 3.  A study guide was given on Monday.

         

Specials-  Here is our rolling schedule for this week.

Monday- Music

Tuesday- Lab

Wednesday- PE 

Thursday-  Art 

Friday-  PE

Upcoming Events/Important Information:  PLEASE be sure to sign the AGENDA DAILY and STAR sheet if your child has lost a STAR.

v    April 1- Chick-fil-A night

v    April 7-11- Spring Break

v    April 21- Stevi B’s night

v    April 23-25, 28, 29- CRCT testing

Feel free to email me at     alicia.adams@cobbk12.org   or    aaabmw@msn.com

Visit our blog at http://www.cobb.k12.ga.us/~still/

Newsletter 22

Week in the News- March 10, 2008

                                   Ms. Adams’ Class

Ms. Adams’ corner:  I hope everyone had a relaxing weekend! Parents, please look for weekly evaluations and graded papers in your child’s book bag today.  You can access our blog by visiting http://www.cobb.k12.ga.us/~still/ .  Once you get to the website, click on staff and then on

Adams

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Parents, our class is need of extra snacks, treats, and peppermints.  Donations are much appreciated!  Thanks for everything that has been brought in!

What we are learning . . .

Reading:  We will start next week with the last of the Shiloh trilogy, Saving

Shiloh

.  This is an AR book.  The children can take an AR test.  Your child has set their AR goal.  Every student has completed the STAR test to get a range of reading levels during Lab Tech. This information is located on your child’s library card.  We are covering Unit 12 in Wordly Wise.  The students will have a vocabulary test on Monday, March 17.   

Spelling:  We had our Unit 23 pre-test on Monday.  Students have their lists of words to study in their spelling section of their notebook.  If your child missed 2 or less on the pre-test, they have been given a challenge list of words as well.   Their next spelling test will be Friday, March 14.

English/Writing:  We took a DOL test last Friday.  We have now switched the format to a more CRCT like test.  Practice tests go home every week for practice!!!!  We are now starting a cumulative review of English for the CRCT.  We are still studying working on different types of punctuation marks and dictionary skills. We are continuing to work on adverbs and adjectives, too.  We will continue to cover nouns, pronouns, verbs, subjects, and predicates.  DOL tests are usually every Friday.  Their DOL test will be Friday, March 14.  We are starting to work on third nine weeks writing piece which deals with informational writing.

Math:    We are finishing Unit 3 in math compacting.   We will be covering fractions, decimals, and measurement.  We are continuing to work on long division and multiplication as well.  We are working on place value, value, comparing numbers and rounding, too.  Addition and subtraction with regrouping is also a focus.  Keep practicing those flash cards!!!!!  Math quizzes are usually every Friday.

Science: Mrs. Rademacher is continuing the unit on space and will cover the phases of the moon. Their travel space brochures were due Monday, March 10!!!!! 

Social Studies:  We have finished studying colonization and the pilgrims and will move onto the French and Indian War briefly before beginning The American Revolution.   

         

Specials-  Here is our rolling schedule for this week.

Monday- Music

Tuesday- Lab

Wednesday- PE 

Thursday-  Art 

Friday-  PE

Upcoming Events/Important Information:  PLEASE be sure to sign the AGENDA DAILY and STAR sheet if your child has lost a STAR.

v    March 12- Boosterthon Fun Run Day

v    March 17- Stevi B’s night

v    April 1- Chick-fil-A night

v    April 7-11- Spring Break

Feel free to email me at     alicia.adams@cobbk12.org   or    aaabmw@msn.com

Visit our blog at http://www.cobb.k12.ga.us/~still/

Newsletter 21

Week in the News- March 3, 2008

                                    Ms. Adams’ Class

Ms. Adams’ corner:  I hope everyone had a relaxing weekend! Parents, please look for graded papers in your child’s book bag today.  You can access our blog by visiting http://www.cobb.k12.ga.us/~still/ .  Once you get to the website, click on staff and then on

Adams

. 

Parents, our class is need of extra snacks, treats, and peppermints.  Donations are much appreciated!  Thanks for everything brought in!

What we are learning . . .

Reading

:  We have finished reading

Shiloh

Season.  This is an AR book.  The children can take an AR test.  Your child has set their AR goal.  Every student has completed the STAR test to get a range of reading levels during Lab Tech. This information is located on your child’s library card.  We fill finish the Shiloh trilogy with Saving

Shiloh

next.

Spelling:  We are NOT  having a spelling test this week due to an extremely busy schedule.   We will continue next week with Unit 23.  Students have their lists of words to study in their spelling section of their notebook.  If your child missed 2 or less on the pre-test, they have been given a challenge list of words as well.   

English/Writing:  We took a DOL test last Friday.  We have now switched the format to a more CRCT like test.  Practice tests go home every week for practice!!!!  We are now starting a cumulative review of English for the CRCT.  We are still studying working on different types of punctuation marks and dictionary skills.  We are continuing to work on adverbs and adjectives, too.  We will continue to cover nouns, pronouns, verbs, subjects, and predicates.  DOL tests are usually every Friday.  Their DOL test will be Friday, March 7.  We are starting to work on third nine weeks writing piece which deals with informational writing.

Math:    We started Unit 3 in math compacting.   We will be covering fractions, decimals, and measurement.  We are continuing to work on long division and multiplication as well.  We are working on place value, value, comparing numbers and rounding, too.  Addition and subtraction with regrouping is also a focus.  Keep practicing those flash cards!!!!!  Math quizzes are usually every Friday.

Science: Mrs. Rademacher is covering the unit on space. Their travel space brochures are due Monday, March 10!!!!!

Social Studies:  We are now studying colonization and the pilgrims.   

         

Specials-  Here is our rolling schedule for this week.

Monday- Music

Tuesday- Lab

Wednesday- PE 

Thursday-  Art 

Friday-  PE

Upcoming Events/Important Information:  PLEASE be sure to sign the AGENDA DAILY and STAR sheet if your child has lost a STAR.

v    March 4- Early Release Day(Tuesday!!!!!) and Chick-fil-A night

v    March 6- 2 & 3 grade PTA night

v    March 12- Fun Run Day

v    March 17- Stevi B’s night

v    April 1- Chick-fil-A night

v    April 7-11- Spring Break

Feel free to email me at     alicia.adams@cobbk12.org   or    aaabmw@msn.com

Visit our blog at http://www.cobb.k12.ga.us/~still/

Newsletter 20

Week in the News- February 25, 2008

Ms. Adams’ Class

Ms. Adams’ corner:  I hope everyone had a relaxing weekend! Parents, please look for weekly evaluations and graded papers in your child’s book bag today.  You can access our blog by visiting http://www.cobb.k12.ga.us/~still/ .  Once you get to the website, click on staff and then on

Adams

. 

Parents, our class is need of extra snacks and peppermints.  Donations are much appreciated!  Thanks for everything brought in!

What we are learning . . .

Reading

:  We are reading

Shiloh

Season.  This is an AR book.  The children can take an AR test.  Your child has set their AR goal.  Every student has completed the STAR test to get a range of reading levels during Lab Tech. This information is located on your child’s library card.  We are working on Wordly Wise Unit 11 this week.  Their vocabulary test will be next Monday, March 3.

Spelling:  We took our unit 22 pre-test on Monday, February 25.   Students have their lists of words to study in their spelling section of their notebook.  If your child missed 2 or less on the pre-test, they have been given a challenge list of words as well.   Spelling tests are every Friday.  Their test will be Friday, February 29. 

English/Writing:  We took a DOL test last Friday.  We have now switched the format to a more CRCT like test.  We are studying working on different types of punctuation marks and dictionary skills this week.  We are continuing to work on adverbs and adjectives, too.  We will continue to cover nouns, pronouns, verbs, subjects, and predicates.  DOL tests are usually every Friday.  Their DOL test will be Friday, February 29.

Math:    We started Unit 3 in math compacting.   We will be covering fractions, decimals, and measurement.  We are continuing to work on long division and multiplication as well.  We are working on place value, value, comparing numbers and rounding, too.  Addition and subtraction with regrouping is also a focus.  Keep practicing those flash cards!!!!!  Math quizzes are usually every Friday.

Science: Mrs. Rademacher is covering the unit on space. Their travel space brochures are due March 10!!!!!

Social Studies:  We are now studying colonization and the pilgrims.  There will be a quiz on the southern colonies next Tuesday, March 4. 

         

Specials-  Here is our rolling schedule for this week.

Monday- Music

Tuesday- Lab

Wednesday- PE 

Thursday-  Art 

Friday-  PE

Upcoming Events/Important Information:  PLEASE be sure to sign the AGENDA DAILY and STAR sheet if your child has lost a STAR.

v    March 4- Early Release Day(Tuesday!!!!!) and Chick-fil-A night

v    March 6- 2 & 3 grade PTA night

v    March 13- Fun Run Day

v    March 17- Stevi B’s night

v    April 1- Chick-fil-A night

v    April 7-11- Spring Break

Feel free to email me at     alicia.adams@cobbk12.org   or    aaabmw@msn.com

Visit our blog at http://www.cobb.k12.ga.us/~still/

Newsletter 19

Week in the News- February 11, 2008

                                  Ms. Adams’ Class

Ms. Adams’ corner:  I hope everyone had a relaxing weekend! Parents, please look for weekly evaluations and graded papers in your child’s book bag today.  You can access our blog by visiting http://www.cobb.k12.ga.us/~still/ .  Once you get to the website, click on staff and then on

Adams

. 

Parents- a class list went home last week for valentines.  Thursday, your child may bring in a decorated shoe box or bag for exchanging of valentines.  Please keep treats or snacks to a minimum.  Cookies or cupcakes are fine. 

Parents, our class is need of extra snacks and peppermints.  Donations are much appreciated!  Thanks for everything brought in!

What we are learning . . .

Reading

:  We are reading

Shiloh

Season.  This is an AR book.  The children can take an AR test.  Your child has set their AR goal.  Every student has completed the STAR test to get a range of reading levels during Lab Tech. This information is located on your child’s library card. 

Spelling:  We took our unit 21 pre-test on Monday, February 11.   Students have their lists of words to study in their spelling section of their notebook.  If your child missed 2 or less on the pre-test, they have been given a challenge list of words as well.   Spelling tests are every Friday.  Their test will be Friday, February 15. 

English/Writing:  We took a DOL test last Friday.  We have now switched the format to a more CRCT like test.  We are studying working on different types of punctuation marks and dictionary skills this week.  We are continuing to work on adverbs and adjectives, too.  We will continue to cover nouns, pronouns, verbs, subjects, and predicates.  DOL tests are usually every Friday.  Their DOL test will be Friday, February 15.

Math:    We started Unit 3 in math compacting.   We will be covering fractions, decimals, and measurement.  We are continuing to work on long division and multiplication as well.  We are working on place value, value, comparing numbers and rounding, too.  Addition and subtraction with regrouping is also a focus.  Keep practicing those flash cards!!!!!  Math quizzes are usually every Friday.

Science: Mrs. Rademacher is covering the unit on space. They need to bring in a Pringle’s can by February 25 for a project.

Social Studies:  We are now studying colonization and the pilgrims.  There will be a quiz on the Middle Atlantic colonies next Thursday, February 21.

                                                                              

Specials-  Here is our rolling schedule for this week.

Monday- PE

Tuesday- Art

Wednesday- PE 

Thursday-  Music 

Friday-  Lab

Upcoming Events/Important Information:  PLEASE be sure to sign the AGENDA DAILY and STAR sheet if your child has lost a STAR.

v    February 11-14- Hearts fundraiser for Humane Society

v    February 18- Holiday-no school

v    February 19- Teacher workday, student holiday

v    February 22- Six Flags Reading Club minutes due

Feel free to email me at     alicia.adams@cobbk12.org   or    aaabmw@msn.com

Visit our blog at http://www.cobb.k12.ga.us/~still/

Newsletter 18

Week in the News- February 4, 2008

                                   Ms. Adams’ Class

Ms. Adams’ corner:  I hope everyone had a relaxing weekend! Parents, please understand that due to a family issue over the weekend, weekly evaluations and weekly work will go home next week. Thanks for your cooperation.  You can access our blog by visiting http://www.cobb.k12.ga.us/~still/ .  Once you get to the website, click on staff and then on

Adams

. 

Parents- attached to the newsletter is a class list for valentines.  Next Thursday, your child may bring in a decorated shoe box or bag for exchanging of valentines.  Please keep treats or snacks to a minimum.  Cookies or cupcakes are fine. 

Parents, our class is need of extra snacks and peppermints.  Donations are much appreciated!  Thanks for everything brought in!

What we are learning . . .

Reading

:  We have finished the novel

Shiloh

.  This is an AR book.  The children can take an AR test.  We will be reading

Shiloh

 Season next.  Your child has set their AR goal.  Every student has completed the STAR test to get a range of reading levels during Lab Tech. This information is located on your child’s library card. 

Spelling:  We took our unit 20 pre-test on Monday, February 4.   Students have their lists of words to study in their spelling section of their notebook.  If your child missed 2 or less on the pre-test, they have been given a challenge list of words as well.   Spelling tests are every Friday.  Their test will be Friday, February 8. 

English/Writing:  We took a DOL test last Friday.  We have now switched the format to a more CRCT like test.  We are studying working on different types of punctuation marks and dictionary skills this week.  We are continuing to work on adverbs and adjectives, too.  We will continue to cover nouns, pronouns, verbs, subjects, and predicates.  DOL tests are usually every Friday.  Their DOL test will be Friday, February 8.

Math:    We started Unit 3 in math compacting.   We will be covering fractions, decimals, and measurement.  We are continuing to work on long division and multiplication as well.  We are working on place value, value, comparing numbers and rounding, too.  Addition and subtraction with regrouping is also a focus.  Keep practicing those flash cards!!!!!  Math quizzes are usually every Friday.

Science: Mrs. Rademacher is covering the unit on space. 

Social Studies:  We are now studying colonization and the pilgrims.  There will be a quiz on the

New England

colonies Wednesday, February 6.

                                                                              

Specials-  Here is our rolling schedule for this week.

Monday- PE

Tuesday- Art

Wednesday- PE 

Thursday-  Music 

Friday-  Lab

Upcoming Events/Important Information:  PLEASE be sure to sign the AGENDA DAILY and STAR sheet if your child has lost a STAR.

v    February 5- Chick-fil-A night

v    February 6- Early release day

v    February 18- Holiday-no school

v    February 19- Teacher workday, student holiday

v    February 22- Six Flags Reading Club minutes due

Feel free to email me at     alicia.adams@cobbk12.org   or    aaabmw@msn.com

Visit our blog at http://www.cobb.k12.ga.us/~still/

Newsletter 18

Week in the News- January 22, 2007

                                     Ms. Adams’ Class

Ms. Adams’ corner:  I hope everyone had a relaxing and wonderful long weekend!  Parents, please remember that is conference week and early release.  Due to conference week, weekly evaluations will not go home this week or next week.  You can access our blog by visiting http://www.cobb.k12.ga.us/~still/ .  Once you get to the website, click on staff and then on

Adams

. 

What we are learning . . .

Reading

: We are reading the novel

Shiloh

.  This is an AR book.  The children can take an AR test.  Your child has set their AR goal.  Every student has completed the STAR test to get a range of reading levels during Lab Tech. This information is located on your child’s library card. 

Spelling:  We will take our unit 18 pre-test on Wednesday, January 23 due to the short week and schedule change.   Students have their lists of words to study in their spelling section of their notebook.  If your child missed 2 or less on the pre-test, they have been given a challenge list of words as well.   Spelling tests are every Friday.  Their test will be Friday, January 25.  There will NOT be a challenge test this week.

English/Writing:  We took a DOL test last Friday.  We have now switched the format to a more CRCT like test.  We are studying working on punctuation marks this week.  We are continuing to work on adverbs and adjectives, too.  We will continue to cover nouns, pronouns, verbs, subjects, and predicates.  DOL tests are usually every Friday.  Their DOL test will be Friday, January 25.  

Math:    We started Unit 3 in math compacting.   We will be covering fractions, decimals, and measurement.  We are continuing to work on long division and multiplication as well.  We are working on place value, value, comparing numbers and rounding, too.  Addition and subtraction with regrouping is also a focus.  Keep practicing those flash cards!!!!!  Math quizzes are usually every Friday.

Science: Mrs. Rademacher is covering the unit on Energy.