Reading Rewards!!!

Dear Parents,

I have set a goal for the students in the beginning of the year to read as many books as they possibly can. They have all exceeded my expectations and now they will be rewarded for their great efforts! I have set up a system that rewards the students every 25 books read. If they read less than 25 books they will still get a full sized candy bar in recognition of their efforts. I have noticed that most of the class likes Under Armour clothing so I have decided to give Under Armour prizes for 25, 50, 75, and 100 books read! If they don’t like a prize choice in their category, but they like one in a category below theirs, then they can choose that instead. For example, if they read 50 books, but rather have something from the 25 category they may do so. Thank you for encouraging literacy in your home! Happy reading!!!

 

Sincerely,

Miss Tygert

 

P.S. Next week is Screen-Free week and this would be a great time to get a lot of reading done!

 

PBIS Assembly

Today in the assembly the the teachers had a chance to perform the WRONG behavior for two instances. In the first two pictures we are excluding Mrs. Striker from our play. The students then got a chance to explain what we did wrong and what we can do to improve. Then the Student Council members perform and show what students she look when being safe, respectful and responsible. No one wants to feel like how Mrs. Striker does in these photos.

In the last two pictures Mrs. Chovan is trying to review the rules of the playground, but we are not being respectful of her. We are not listening and I am even practicing my ballet while she tries to get us to listen. The students did a great job explaining what we should be doing and how we can be respectful, responsible and safe. Again, the Student Council members did a MUCH better job displaying PBIS characteristics. 

Great job to all who were involved in this successful PBIS Assembly! Have a great weekend!!!

Cheerleading season ends

I just wanted to say a little shout out to my senior cheerleaders who were chosen to be on the WAC exceptional senior team. Also congratulations to Lia who was named Southern WAC Conference MVP. Thank you to the WAC for allowing me to coach this talented group of exceptional seniors in my first year in the WAC league, it is a true honor and privilege. Finally congratulations to the whole DCS Cheer Team for their successful season, see you next year!

Last but not least thank you to the elementary school students for coming out to the games this season!

newsletter 3-3-2014

Monday, March 3, 2014

This week in ELA we are diving deeper into parts of language such as: verb tenses, subject-verb agreement, conjunctions, interjections, and prepositions.  They are working on increasing their comprehension with fiction texts in our NYS Test Prep time and reading groups.  They have a weekly reading response journal due every week on Friday.

In morning math work we are starting Chapter 11: Geometry and Volume. We will cover: polygons, triangles, quadrilaterals, problem solving, and three-dimensional figures. On the back of this paper you will find a detailed explanation of the chapter and a few reteach sheets for you to practice at home with your child.

In afternoon math we are in the middle of Chapter 6: Add and Subtract Fractions with Unlike Denominators. We will cover: adding and subtracting mixed numbers, subtraction with renaming, patterns with fractions, practice addition and subtraction, and use properties of addition. On the back of this paper you will find a few reteach sheets for you to practice at home with your child. There will be a Chapter Test NEXT Tuesday 3/11/14.

We are working their fourth list of Words Their Way spelling list for the third quarter.  Monday through Wednesday they are to work on their three choices of spelling homework.  SPELLING PACKETS ARE DUE THURSDAY!!!!  On Thursday, they are to study their words for the spelling test on Friday. Please remember to sign your child’s spelling homework and check the option they chose as their third type spelling homework.

IMPORTANT DATES:

• Staff Development Day (no school) 3/21
• NYS ELA Testing- April 1-3

Monday, February 24, 2014

This week in ELA we are diving deeper into parts of language such as: synonyms, antonyms, Greek and Latin roots, and verbs.  They are also identifying parts of informational texts and reviewing note taking skills in our NYS Test Prep time.  They have a weekly reading response journal due every week on Friday. This is to check that they are indeed reading at home and to check their comprehension.

In Social Studies we are in the finishing Chapter 3: “The Age of Exploration”. They have worked on plays, mini-biographies and answering fact based questions thus far. They will have a quiz on Thursday on all they have learned. They can take their textbooks home to study daily.

In math are starting Chapter 6: “Add and Subtract Fractions with Unlike Denominators”.  On the back of this paper you will find a detailed explanation of the chapter and a few reteach sheets for you to practice at home with your child.

We are working their third list of Words Their Way spelling list for the third quarter.  Monday through Wednesday they are to work on their three choices of spelling homework.  SPELLING PACKETS ARE DUE THURSDAY!!!!  On Thursday, they are to study their words for the spelling test on Friday. Please remember to sign your child’s spelling homework and check the option they chose as their third type spelling homework.

 

IMPORTANT DATE:

 

            OUR VALENTINES DAY PARTY IS RESCHEDULED FOR THIS FRIDAY 1-2:10 PM

 

 

newsletter 2-3-14

This week in ELA we are working on character analysis with the group fiction texts and identifying parts of informational texts in our NYS Test Prep time.  There is going to be a fun and exciting independent Character Analysis project they will all be completing in class on Wednesday and Thursday. 

In Social Studies we are starting Chapter 3: “The Age of Exploration”. We have been introduced to Christopher Columbus and we are going to dive deeper into lessons one and two “Exploration and Technology” and “A Changing World”. There will be fun projects mixed in with comprehension questions about informational texts.

In math are finishing Unit 5: “Dividing Decimals”.  Chapter 5 is very short and we are already half way through it. This week they are working on division of decimals by whole numbers, investigating decimal division, dividing decimals, writing zeroes in the dividend and problem solving with decimal operations.  There are worksheets for review called reteach for the entire chapter and the answers attached to this paper.  Their Unit 5 Test will be on Tuesday 2/11/14 next week and they will get a review day with me before the test. They should bring home their textbook this week and practice using the odd numbered questions (we do evens in class).

We are working their first list of Words Their Way spelling list for the third quarter.  Monday through Wednesday they are to work on their three choices of spelling homework.  Thursday, they are to study their words for the spelling test on Friday. Please remember to sign your child’s spelling homework and check the option they chose as their third type spelling homework.

I would like to take a moment to commend all “my” parents and students. Your children worked so hard this quarter and it really shows with their jump in grades. As the students may tell you I don’t give grades they earn their grades. Boy did they earn them this quarter! The curriculum is intense and they are working tirelessly for me. I receive compliments regarding the students’ work ethic and behavior DAILY.  You have raised very wonderful children, parents; and to my students you rock! Thank you!

 

IMPORTANT DATES:

                                                -Report Cards go home- Feb. 7^th

                                                -February Break- Feb. 17^th-21^st

PBIS

Here are some pictures from the PBIS assembly today. We had a great time watching the teachers model the wrong things to do on the bus and in the cafeteria. They got a lot of laughs and cheers. Then the student council students modeled the proper behavior in the cafeteria and on the bus. They did a great job! They also awarded different prizes for positive behaviors. Mr. Lane's class won the golden dustpan and Mrs. Walsh & Mrs. Durant's classes had the most school spirit. There were also four golden tickets pulled and they awarded cool prizes.