Hello Fabulous Parents,
We can't believe that there are only 80 days of school left in this year. Today was the 100th day of school and the kids did such a terrific job decorating their t-shirts. We also wrote equations that equaled 100, had a 100-calorie snack, did 100 jumping jacks, and shared our t-shirts.
Tomorrow, February 3rd, the social studies projects for my homeroom class are due. On Wednesday, Mrs. Norton's Class projects are due. Remember that they may either complete a flag or a diorama.
Other Dates to remember:
February 3--Report Cards go home
February 4 --Early Release
February 10-- FCAT Writes
February 13--Valentine's Friendship Celebration (bring in your Valentine's)
February 13 – Flag Raising (President’s Day)
February 16 – President’s Day (No School)
FCAT Writing 4th Grade: It is important that students are in school for FCAT testing. Please have your child in school and on time for testing.
Report Cards: As you go over your child’s report card, help them set goals for the remainder of the year. Always look for their areas where they have improved first. Then, set goals with them.
Black History Month: February is Black History Month. All children will study an assigned individual from history and then complete a “float” on this person. Details to follow…
Human Body Systems: This month we are studying Human Body systems. Mrs. Dedicos and I will be co-teaching this unit for two hours a week in the media center. If your child is pestering you about smoking, it is because we have had some serious discussion about health issues related to smoking.
Money, Miles and Large Numbers: In Mathematics we are studying decimals. This is related to both money and miles. You can help your child by having them make change from $5.00, estimating totals at the store or out to dinner, and calculating mileage from your odometer.
OREOS: We are currently in an even month so we will not need Oreos again until March. Thank you for your generous donations in January. We have already assigned Oreos for the month of March.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to call or e-mail us. We’re here for the success of your child.
Your Partners In Education,
Michelle Goethe
Lara Norton
p.s. Have you visited our blog lately?
www.goethe-norton.blogspot.com
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Happy New Year
Welcome Back to a New Year!
It is so terrific to be back in school. Mrs. Norton and I are rested up and ready to teach our hearts out for the remaining 96 days of school. We need your child here every day. A quick reminder to all of you; school begins at 8:30 and your child needs to be in their seat by the 8:30 bell. We love to see all of the children in their places with bright shiny faces on time.
Please mark your calendars for Thursday, January 22nd. This will be the annual Twin Lakes Academy Elementary Spaghetti Supper/Math Night. I am encouraging all of my students to attend. They will use their noodles to have lots of fun with Mathematics. The fun starts at 6:00 p.m. Buy your dinner tickets early! You won't want to miss this night. I'm also giving extra credit in Math for the third quarter of school.
We had our first OREO day yesterday. An Oreo day is a day that falls on an Odd month, Even day and Odd Year. Tomorrow will be our second OREO day. All of the children have been assigned a day this school year to bring in a pkg of Oreo to share on Oreo day. This is a wonderful way to celebrate in Math. Each Oreo day I have planned a variety of Math activities related to Oreos.
We will also be celebrating next Thursday on the 90th day of school. We'll be drawing using only 90 degree angles, moving in 90 degree angles as well as a variety of other "square" activities.
On the 100th day of school children will wear a t-shirt that they have designed using 100 items. Brainstorm with your child 100 items that they could place on a t-shirt. Have fun with this activity. This t-shirt will be completed at home.
Middle School Fence: I’m sure, by now, that most of you have noticed the newly erected fence between the middle school and elementary campus. This fencing was ordered by the middle school four years ago for safety and security reasons. Each opening will have a gate attached with a locking mechanism. The gates will be secured during the school day beginning Monday, January 19th.
The next time our students have P.E. with coach Lopez they will be running the one mile run. Please make sure that they have good running shoes, a water bottle, and a good nights rest. I will let you know ahead of time when they will be running.
I will be sending home a social studies project to be completed at home in the next several weeks. Look for details coming your way. All children will also complete a Black History project for the month of February.
If you have any questions or concerns, e-mail is the most efficient way to get a response from either of us. Mrs. Norton e-mail address is nortonl1@duvalschools.org. You may reach me by replying to this message.
Your partners in education,
Michelle Goethe and Lara Norton
It is so terrific to be back in school. Mrs. Norton and I are rested up and ready to teach our hearts out for the remaining 96 days of school. We need your child here every day. A quick reminder to all of you; school begins at 8:30 and your child needs to be in their seat by the 8:30 bell. We love to see all of the children in their places with bright shiny faces on time.
Please mark your calendars for Thursday, January 22nd. This will be the annual Twin Lakes Academy Elementary Spaghetti Supper/Math Night. I am encouraging all of my students to attend. They will use their noodles to have lots of fun with Mathematics. The fun starts at 6:00 p.m. Buy your dinner tickets early! You won't want to miss this night. I'm also giving extra credit in Math for the third quarter of school.
We had our first OREO day yesterday. An Oreo day is a day that falls on an Odd month, Even day and Odd Year. Tomorrow will be our second OREO day. All of the children have been assigned a day this school year to bring in a pkg of Oreo to share on Oreo day. This is a wonderful way to celebrate in Math. Each Oreo day I have planned a variety of Math activities related to Oreos.
We will also be celebrating next Thursday on the 90th day of school. We'll be drawing using only 90 degree angles, moving in 90 degree angles as well as a variety of other "square" activities.
On the 100th day of school children will wear a t-shirt that they have designed using 100 items. Brainstorm with your child 100 items that they could place on a t-shirt. Have fun with this activity. This t-shirt will be completed at home.
Middle School Fence: I’m sure, by now, that most of you have noticed the newly erected fence between the middle school and elementary campus. This fencing was ordered by the middle school four years ago for safety and security reasons. Each opening will have a gate attached with a locking mechanism. The gates will be secured during the school day beginning Monday, January 19th.
The next time our students have P.E. with coach Lopez they will be running the one mile run. Please make sure that they have good running shoes, a water bottle, and a good nights rest. I will let you know ahead of time when they will be running.
I will be sending home a social studies project to be completed at home in the next several weeks. Look for details coming your way. All children will also complete a Black History project for the month of February.
If you have any questions or concerns, e-mail is the most efficient way to get a response from either of us. Mrs. Norton e-mail address is nortonl1@duvalschools.org. You may reach me by replying to this message.
Your partners in education,
Michelle Goethe and Lara Norton
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