December 16- January 10

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EARLY DISMISSAL FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS

All full-time, school-based employees are permitted to the equivalent of two hours leave with pay during the week prior to Christmas.  The leave time may not be taken during the instructional day and does not carry over.  You may leave 30 minutes early four days this week.  Enjoy!

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 16- DAY 3

SOCK DAY

7:20: IEP (Hall, Choplin)

10:00 IEP (Choplin, Mayer, Vaughn)

10:30: Choplin meeting on campus

11:00: Choplin/Stewart meeting on campus

11:30: Choplin/Stewart meeting on campus

2:45- SIT in Ms. Palmer's room.


A little  suggested to Mrs. Choplin that she allow the staff to wear jeans all this week and she said, ( you have to read the blog to find out the answer)

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17- DAY 4

 UGLY SWEATER DAY FOR TEACHERS!!!!!!
Students: holiday shirt day

5:30- Holiday Party at Mrs. Choplin's house.
Skate night for students.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18- DAY 5
Class Color Day
Kindergarten- Green
First Grade- Blue
Second Grade- Purple
Third Grade- Red
Fourth  Grade: Yellow/Gold
Fifth Grade- White/Silver
Sweet Frog Night.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19- DAY 6




HOLIDAY HAT DAY
7:30: Mrs. Choplin meeting off campus
2:45: IEP (Ward, Choplin)

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20- DAY 1

PJ DAY 

Please remind students that shorts, gowns and cami's are not allowed on PJ Day.  Students will be asked to change if they come to school wearing these items. PJ's Only.

Last week you were emailed a holiday shut down list.  Please make sure all trash is set outside the door from parties.  All holiday items should be taken down from outside/inside rooms.  Blinds should be closed.  Electronics turned off. 

The building will be closed during winter break.

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HAPPY RETIREMENT MS. VAUGHN!

We Wish You the BEST!

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DECEMBER 17: Mrs. B. Hendrix
DECEMBER 22: Ms. Trapani

DECEMBER 24: Ms. Palmer
DECEMBER 25: Mrs. Cook

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" """  Enjoy a whole week of wearing your favorite blue jeans.

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MONDAY, JANUARY 6- DAY 2

Welcome Miss Brianna Smith to our school and to the 2nd grade team!  We are glad you are here.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 7- DAY 3

7:30: Mrs. Choplin @ Principal's meeting

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8- DAY 4

1:00- PTA Board Meeting

THURSDAY, JANUARY 9- DAY 5

2:45- PBIS Team meeting in Mrs. Lea's room

FRIDAY, JANUARY 10- DAY 6

Duty Free Lunch for Teachers

Grade Chairs- Walk-through Information Sheet due to Mrs. Choplin today.  This was emailed to you on December 12th

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JANUARY 6: Ms. L. Gordon
JANUARY 7: Mr. Rempfer
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NEW YEAR: NEW BEGINNINGS!

The new year brings new beginnings for all of us.  This is the perfect time to "Start A New" in your classrooms.  Review classroom rules and procedures with the students.  Remind them of their expectations.  If their desks are messy- clean them out.  If your desk is messy- clean it up.  Assist the students with organization.  

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REMINDER:  Morning duties(for those that have duties) change on January 22nd.  The schedule was shared at the beginning of the year

Curriculum Tips..... The Week of December 9th

A helpful social studies resource is www.eharcourtschool.com .  You can access the Harcourt Text and Leveled Readers.

Information that is needed by the teacher to access the resources is the Teachers Edition (ISBN) and the school zip code

Details:  Teachers can create a generic log-in for all of their students or individual student log-ins if they wish.  Teachers can also just create a personal log-in and not student log-ins if they wish.

December 9- December 13

MONDAY, DECEMBER 9- DAY 4

Welcome Kayla Isbell to the first grade team.  She will be replacing Lou O'Shea.

2:45: Staff Meeting

5:00- 8:00- Science Fair Projects may be set up in the gym.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10- DAY 5

7:30: Mrs. Choplin at Joint Principal meeting.

1:30: Third grade school performance of the Nutcracker.  Classes will be called to the auditorium

2:45- IEP (Vidal, Choplin)

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11- DAY 6

Best wishes to Nichole Hayes, student teacher with Mrs. Lea.  Today is her last day and soon she will begin her teaching career at Konnoak Elementary.

7:20: IEP (Choplin, Vidal)

2:45:  IEP (Choplin, Mayer, Joyce)
8:10:  CogAT Testing for select fifth graders

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12- DAY 1

7:20 IEP (Choplin, Hall, Palmer)

HOLIDAY WORKSHOP in GYM

2:45 IEP (Choplin, Vidal)
8:10:  ITBS Testing for select fifth graders

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13- DAY 2- Duty Free Lunch

Holiday Workshop make-up 

7:20 IEP (Choplin, Mayer)

9:00 IEP (Choplin, Vidal)

10:00 IEP (Choplin, Vidal)

11:40 IEP (Choplin, Sams, Hall)

2:45 IEP (Choplin, Vidal)

HAVE  A GREAT WEEK!

What is going on in Science Enrichment with Mr. D?

Kindergarten:  The children are learning the difference between moving fast and slow.  They are connecting these concepts with animal movements.

First Grade: The first graders are learning about how the elements (air, water, soil, sun, fire) effect the earth?

Second Grade:  The second graders are “tracking” the direction of the wind.  They are also learning how to use a compass and what the cardinal directions are.  This will lead into making wind instruments for the purpose of studying weather.

Third Grade:  Third graders are answering the question-  What is a constellation?  They are acting out myths related to the constellations and creating constellations using marshmallows and toothpicks.

Fourth Grade:    Let's dig in the Fossil Pile!

Fifth Grade: The students are designing a catapult and learning about the force and motion of a it.