Kari Wood

Well we have made it to the last week of school. It seems as though we just started. It has been an exciting year.

* Tonight is our last Stevi B's night for the year.

* Remember the last day of school is Friday, May 22.

* Friday, May 29 - Report Cards will be mailed out.

* Tuesday, June 2 - Unmailed report cards will be available for pick-up from 8:30-11 and 12-1. Report cards that are not mailed are for the following reasons: student materials not returned, charges not paid (lunch, library, ASP), or a self-addressed stamped envelope was not turned in. All materials must be returned and charges paid in order to pick-up the report card.

Class Happenings...

Remember the last week activites.

MONDAY – Reading Day – students may bring books (1-4) from home and a towel to sit on. (Please put your child’s name on the books they bring.)

 

TUESDAY – Puzzle Day – students may bring a puzzle.

 

WEDNESDAY – Game Day – students may bring a game that will fit into their book bag.  (NO electronic games/toys.)

 

THURSDAY –

Island 

Day– students may dress in island attire, (flowered shirt, grass skirt) or as a pirate for our treasure hunt.

ABSOLUTELY NO WEAPONS OR LOOK-ALIKES- no swords or hooks, not even toy or paper.  Thursday is also the last day that any belongings may be sent home on the bus.

   

FRIDAY – Last day of school!

 

 

Please send in a STAMPED, SELF –ADDRESSED, LEGAL-SIZED ENVELOPE for your child’s report card.   

 

Also, on Wednesday we will have a First Grade Memory book signing time. We will provide a signing book, but if you would like for your child to have friends sign their yearbook, then please send it in on this day.

 

A special Thank you to all of you for coming to the Author's Tea. I hope that you see how hard your student has been working this year. I am so proud of them and the work that they have done. I have seen a lot of them grow greatly this year. Thank you for showing your support.

 

I want to say a special Thank you to Kelly Moss and Kristi Madden for being Room Moms this year. They have done a great job organinzing events for the class. Thank you to Beth Morris for being our

AR mom and to Angel Burton for being our Book mom and coming in to help in the classroom and with special projects. This year was a success because of the help that these ladies gave to the children. THANK YOU!!!!!

There is still lots to do in the next 9 days! Please help to remind your student that school is not out for summer and that they still need to be listening and learning.

* Thank you to the parents that were able to help with the field trip to The Chattahoochee Nature Center. The students had a great time walking through the woods, petting a snake, and seeing a beaver. They were very curious and had lots of questions for our guide. I hope that your child shared with you about their day.

* Field Day will be this Wednesday (weather permitting). Our activities will begin around 9 o'clock and last until around 12 noon. Lunch will be at regular time, 12:19.

* The Author's Tea is this Thursday from 10-11:00 in the Media Center. I hope that you will be able to join us for this special time. The students have worked very hard for this day. Also, please send in a note or an email if you would be able to bring some cookies or lemonade.

* As we prepare for the last week of school, we are still in need of treasure for our treasure hunt on Island Day. Also, remember to send in a self-addressed stamped envelope (legal size) for your student's report card to be mailed this summer. ***Remember that postage went up to 44 cents today (Mon. 5/11).  Your student is bringing a note home today concerning the last day of school and student safety. Please know that dismissal changes MUST be in writing and to the office by 8:30 and that NO check-out will be permitted after 12:30 on Friday, May 22.

Here is information about the last week of school and sending in a self-addressed envelope for the report card to be mailed to you.

PARENTS:  For the last week of school we will have a special activity each day.

 

MONDAY – Reading Day – students may bring books (1-4) from home and a towel to sit on. (Please put your child’s name on the books they bring.)

 

TUESDAY – Puzzle Day – students may bring a puzzle.

 

WEDNESDAY – Game Day – students may bring a game that will fit into their book bag.  (NO electronic games/toys.)

 

THURSDAY –

Island 

Day– students may dress in island attire, (flowered shirt, grass skirt) or as a pirate for our treasure hunt.

ABSOLUTELY NO WEAPONS OR LOOK-ALIKES- no swords or hooks, not even toy or paper.  Thursday is also the last day that any belongings may be sent home on the bus.

   

FRIDAY – Last day of school!

 

 

Please send in a STAMPED, SELF –ADDRESSED, LEGAL-SIZED ENVELOPE for your child’s report card.   

We are in our last handful of days and there is much going on.

*This past weekend your child brought home their story for the Author's Tea for help editing and typing. Please remember to send the completed works in by Wednesday. Also, please send in the reservation sheet so that we may be prepared for your attendance.

* This week the school is having a Book Fair in the Media Center. It is open until 4pm. Come check it out.

* This Thursday is our Field Trip to the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Please remember to have your student wear their class t-shirt. If they do not have one, have them wear a Still t-shirt or a blue shirt.

* Next Wednesday is Field Day, weather permitting.

* Our Author's Tea will be Thursday, May 14th in the Media Center from 10-11 am.

* Here is information about the last week of school and sending in a self-addressed envelope for the report card to be mailed to you.

PARENTS:  For the last week of school we will have a special activity each day.

 

MONDAY – Reading Day – students may bring books (1-4) from home and a towel to sit on. (Please put your child’s name on the books they bring.)

 

TUESDAY – Puzzle Day – students may bring a puzzle.

 

WEDNESDAY – Game Day – students may bring a game that will fit into their book bag.  (NO electronic games/toys.)

 

THURSDAY –

Island

Day– students may dress in island attire, (flowered shirt, grass skirt) or as a pirate for our treasure hunt.

ABSOLUTELY NO WEAPONS OR LOOK-ALIKES- no swords or hooks, not even toy or paper.  Thursday is also the last day that any belongings may be sent home on the bus.

   

FRIDAY – Last day of school!

 

 

Please send in a STAMPED, SELF –ADDRESSED, LEGAL-SIZED ENVELOPE for your child’s report card.   

With 19 days to go, we are still working hard to reach the finish line. We have our BIG elephant behind us (the CRCT).   The children did a good job and worked hard on the CRCT. I am very proud of them and cannot wait to see how they did.

Today, your student is bringing home the information about the Mall shop. Please fill-out the form and return it Tuesday or Wednesday for your student to receive a prize. Also, please consider participating. The money raised will help the school with many of our technology needs, such as, to purchase ink cartridges, LCD projector light bulbs, etc.

Friday your student brought home the registration packet for next year. Please look over these (both front & back), making any corrections necessary, and then signing it. These are due by Friday. If you are moving and your child will NOT be returning to Still, please write on top of the form "NOT RETURNING" and list the name of the school they will be attending if you know.

Upcoming...

Chattahoochee Nature Center Field Trip...Thursday, May 7

Field Day....Wednesday, May 13

Author's Tea...Thursday, May 14 (10-11 in the Media Center)

Last Day of School...Friday, May 22

Next week will be having the Scholastic Book Fair in our Media Center (Monday, May 4-Friday, May 8) from 7:15-4:00 daily. The media center will be using the money that it raises to help with media center needs. Come check out the book fair and help the school while you help your child find some good books for the summer!

REMINDER....

Spring Pictures or money for pictures are due this Thrusday, April 30th. If you are not purchasing pictures, you need to return them. If you are purchasing them, please send in the money.

Welcome Back!!! I hope that everyone had a good Spring Break. The students were still a little asleep on Monday morning, but it did not take them long to wake up and get back into routine. We are hard at work, practicing and reviewing for the CRCT. This week part of their homework is to review practice tests with you. So don't let them fool you that they don't have any homework.

I want to Thank everyone who remembered me during the week of Teacher Appreciation. Thank you for your kind thoughts and words.

Tadpole Update...

    Our tadpoles survived Spring Break. Thank you to Mrs. Moss and family for caring for them over the break. They are growing big and a few are starting to get their back legs. We have 3 little ones, one of which we are not sure is going to make it. The students are really enjoying watching them swim, grow, and change. I think they may have missed the tadpoles more than each other over the break :)

Upcoming....

    * Monday, April 20 is Stevi B's Night

    *Tuesday, April 21 the CRCT testing begins. First Grade has 3 days of testing (1-Reading, 2-Language Arts, 3-Math). Each day is broken into 2 parts. The testing period usually lasts anywhere from 2-2 1/2 hours. The students MUST not talk or go to the restroom during this time. They are not to work ahead and MUST listen to directions at all times, because the test is read to them (mostly). Please remind your student of these things.

        Some Helpful CRCT Testing tips:

                1.   Make sure to get a good night's sleep. (begin practicing now)

                2.   Eat a good, healthy breakfast. (stay away from sugary things)

                3.   Encourage them to try their best.

                4.   Try not to put a lot of pressure on them. Help them to relax and not to stress.

Classroom Comings...

    *May will be filled with many exciting things for the students, so please keep checking the BLOG and homework folders for information. Although we will have many excitingand fun things occuring, please help to remind your student that we are not finished until 2:15 on May 22. Until they leave school, they need to be busy learning.

            * May 7th - First Grade Field Trip to The Chattahoochee Nature Center

            * May 13 - Kindergarten and First Grade Field Day

            * May 14 - Author's Tea (10-11 am in the Media Center)

            * Last week theme activity days - Monday (Reading Day); Tuesday (Puzzle Day); Wednesday (Game Day); Thursday (Island Day); Friday (Last Day of School)

Sorry that it has been a couple of week's since the last post. Allow me to update what is going on.

By now I am sure that your child has told you of the addition to our classroom...tadpoles! Yes, we have 11 tadpoles that we are watching grow and change. Hopefully, they will continue to grow and stay healthy. Several children have asked about taking them home, once they are frogs. I have told them we will have to wait and see.

Last week report cards for the 3rd 9 weeks went home. If you have not signed the signature card and returned it, please do so.

Also, the Field Trip permission slip and money envelope went home on Friday. Please return these by this Friday, March 27th. The Field Trip is to the Chattahoochee Nature Center on Thursday, May 7th.

Classroom Needs:

    * We are in need of some healthy snacks in the class. These are for students that do not have a snack. Please cconsider sending in some snacks to help the class.

    * We are in need of some trinkets and toys for our treasure box. If you have some leftover party toys or Kids' Meal toys, please consider sending them in. (This may also be a way to clean out your child's toy box).

Academic news:

* Math - We previewed length, weight, and capacity. The students had the opportunity to make Stone Soup on Friday, after reading the story and talking about capacity. They really enjoyed this chance to cook and share in making a story come to life. The next couple of weeks we will be learning about adding and subtracting with double digits (no carrying or borrowing) and practicing with story problems, as we prepare for the CRCT.

* Science - We are learning about animals. (types, characteristics, how they move and grow, basic needs, habitats)

Upcoming....

*This week is Teacher Appreciation Week (March 23-27)

*Spring Break is April 4-12

*CRCT begins April 21 (look for practice tests and papers to come home this week; also look for helpful hints to come on the BLOG)

*Field Day is scheduled for Wednesday, May 13. (more info to come)

*Mrs. Wood's Author's Tea is scheduled for Thursday, May 14. (more info to come)

I hope that everyone enjoyed the beautiful snow that we have had today. Who knows what the night has in store for us, so stay tuned to the TV and radio.

Upcoming...

* Monday is Read Across America in celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday.

* Tuesday is our last EARLY RELEASE day. Please remember that students will be released 2 hours early (12:15).

* This Thursday is First Grade's night to perform at PTSA. Students need to wear their class t-shirt. If they do not have a class shirt, have them wear a Still t-shirt or a solid color shirt. They also need to wear jeans and tuck their shirts in. They are to meet in the classroom beginning at 6:15 (no earlier). Please keep all their belongings with you because they will not be allowed back in the classroom after the performance. The PTSA meeting will begin at 6:30.

In the class....

Math - Last week we learned about fractions (1/2 and 1/4). This week and until the end of the 9 weeks, we will be learning to tell time. We will be learning how to tell time to the hour and the half-hour on an analog clock. Please practice these things with your student at home to help reinforce what they are learning.

Science - We are going to begin learning about plants. What are the parts and their basic needs. Also, on Friday, our frog eggs arrived! From now until the end of the year we will be watching tadpoles change into frogs as part of a until about animals. This will be an exciting time for the students as they watch our new "class pets" grow and change.

Parents,

    Can you believe that there is only 60 more days of school until the summer vacation? Who would have ever thought the year would have gone by so quickly. There may only be a handful of days left, but there is still LOTS of learning to be done (especially in preparing for the CRCT and 2nd grade).

Things going on...

Auditions begin this week for the Still Variety Show. If you are not part of the show, at least consider going and supporting your friends and neighbors. I've gone the last couple of years and had a wonderful time. The night of the Variety Show is Friday, March 13 from 7-9 pm at Lovinggood Middle School.

Cosmic Bowling is this Friday night (February 27) from 6:15-8:30 pm. Come enjoy a night of family fun!

Monday, March 2 is Read Across America in honor of Dr. Seuss' Birthday.

Tuesday, March 3 is our last EARLY RELEASE DAY! The students will be released 2 hours early (12:15). Please make arrangements for their after school care.

Thursday, March 5 will be First Grade's night to perform at PTSA. More details to come...

In the class...

Math - We have completed our chapters on money and counting coin combinations.  We will continue to have some money activities throughout the year, but please continue practicing and reinforcing these skills with your student at home.

Social Studies - We have begun to learn about George Washington Carver and why he is important to our history.

I hope that everyone is enjoying their long weekend and that you had a nice Valentine's. When we return on Tuesday, we will be back into the full swing of learning.

The students enjoyed their visitors for the Family/Friends lunch this past week. It was nice to see all of you that were able to attend. The students also enjoyed the Valentine Card exchange.

* Please remember that Six Flags 6 hour Read forms are due on Tuesday, when the students return.

* A message about the Wee Deliever Program...

Everything is coming together for Wee Deliver. 

However, we are in need of a parent volunteer(s) to come to school one morning a week from 7:15-7:50.  It would be nice to get a parent whose child is in the lower grades and is possibly willing to help out in future school years.  Please e-mail Monica.Summers@cobbk12.org  if you are able to help in any way.  Thanks so much!

 

Coming up in the Classroom....

* Social Studies - We will be learning about George Washington Carver and why he is important (contributions that he made and his charater traits).

* Math - We are continuing to practice with money. We are now working with different coin combinations (counting and comparing). We will also be working on fair trades, making purchases, adding/subtracting, and using dollar bills. Please continue practicing at home.

 

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. It was a beautiful one, so I hope that you and your children took advantage of being outside in the the nice weather. Here are some events and happenings to help you stay up-to-date on what is going on....

* Tuesday, February 10 - Chick-fil-a Night from 5-8 pm at the Dallas HWY location. Come support the school and the AR Program by eating more chicken.

* Wednesday, February 11 - First Grade's Family/Friend Lunch Day. Our lunchtime is 11:49-12:29

* Monday, February 16 - STUDENT HOLIDAY - NO SCHOOL!!!

* Don't forget that this week students can purchase a heart for "Have a Heart" student council fundraiser.   The cost is $.50 for a small heart and $1.00 for a large heart. All money raised will be given to support the Cobb County Human Society.

* Parents, On February 28, 9-12:00 p.m. John Rosemond, psychologist and a down to earth leading speaker and author on parenting will hold a parenting seminar at the North Cobb Christian School located in Acworth/Kennesaw. The cost is $5.00 and you must preregister. For more information on the event, go to www.ncchristian.org. For more information on John Rosemond go to www.rosemond.com.  (Any questions, please contact Pat Young)

* Reminder that the Six Flags 6 hr. Read are due on Tuesday, February 17th.  Remember that if your student reads for 6 hours, they can receive a FREE One Day ticket to Six Flag.

In the classroom...

* Don't forget that we will have a Valentine Exchange on Friday in our classroom.  Please send in the Valentine's by Wednesday, so that we can make sure that everyone has valentines. If you need a class list of students, please let me know and I will send home another list.

* What we are studying:

    - Math: Counting Money (combinations of quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies), adding & subtracting with money, making fair trades

    - Health: Dental Health

* Coming up on Thursday, March 5th will be First Grade's Night to perform at PTSA. Mark your calendars now and look for more info to come.