Classroom Information

EMGames: Please visit the CCPS MATH WEBSITE if you would like to try some of the math games at home or get more information about this unit. (Also, don't forget that your son/daughter can play EM Games at home. You can click on the link on the Leeds page, or go to: https://www.emgames.com/kids/kids_login_once.html)

Pre-Kindergarten News
We hope everyone enjoyed their winter break. The New Year is off to a good start. The students are busy learning and exploring.

Language Arts: We will begin Theme 5 when we return to school from winter break. Theme 5 is the study of animals everywhere. Also, during this theme the students will be learning the letters F, A, and Z.

Math: The students will be starting Topic 9, Focus on Five, of Growing with Mathematics. The students will be learning to identifying number 1-5 in print. The students will also practice counting sets of objects up to five.

Kindergarten News
We are requesting donations of glue sticks and crayons to replenish our supplies in the classrooms!

We hope that everyone is reading and working on their Book-It goal of ten books for the month of January.  Goal sheets are due by January 31st.

The end of the Second Marking Period is January 18th.  Our goal is for your child to know uppercase and lowercase letters and be able to count and identify numbers to 20.  If you would like to discuss your child’s progress in the classroom, please do not hesitate to contact his/her teacher.

Please check your child’s folder each night and empty it of any papers that do not need to be returned to school. Please remind your child to turn in notes, money, or homework each day when they come to school.

Homework is not due until Friday each week.

*Please send an extra set of clothes to school in a marked plastic bag.  Also your child needs a jacket for recess because the weather is becoming cold.

Language Arts: We will begin theme five in Language Arts called “Let’s Count”.

Math: We will begin unit 5 in Math.

First Grade News
Language Arts: We are starting Theme 6: Animal Adventures. We will be talking about the different kinds of adventures that real and imaginary animals have, as well as practicing story structure, noting details, predict/infer, summarizing and questioning. First graders will continue to use the writing process as we write to persuade.

Math: In Math, we are going to begin Unit 4 on Measurement. Look for the green Parent Connection form that will be coming home with your child. Keep practicing previous skills that were taught this year. They will come up again in class and on assessments.

Social Studies: In Social Studies we are going to be continuing our unit on Culture. Students will be learning about the 5 Elements of Culture and how they differ around the world. They will also be learning how people share and borrow traditions from cultures around the world.

Science: In Science we have just started a new unit on Pebbles, Sand and Silt.

**HOMEWORK CHANGE**: Due to a request by some parents, we have added a challenge part of the homework. This is OPTIONAL! If you feel your child is unable to complete the challenge activities, then do they regular work that was assigned. They will not be responsible for the challenge activity if they do the regular work. If students choose to do the challenge activity, they do not have to do the regular work. Remember, the challenge work is OPTIONAL!!!

Second Grade News
For the most current, up-to-date information about what the second grade is doing, please visit Mrs. Fabian's Webpage. Information for ALL classes will be available here!

“To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream-not only plan, but also believe.”

Sincerely, The Second Grade Team
Janine Fabian, Robin Hildebrand, Erin Sullivan, Dea Williams

Third Grade News
Field Trip - Nov. 20th to DuPont Theater to see Song of Mulan

Reading/Language Arts: Plays and Poetry

Health: Nutrition

Math: Linear Measurement

Social Studies: Amish

Science: We will be beginning The Physics of Sound in December.

Fourth Grade News
The Fourth Grade has TWO teachers participating in the CCPS MacBook initiative. To get the most up-to-date information on what is going on within EACH fourth grade classroom, please visit Ms. Bolte's webpage or Mrs. Stauffer's webpage and search for the course of study you have questions about and click on the appropriate section of the webpage. (Students in Mrs. Husser's class can ALSO check on Ms. Bolte's or Mrs. Stauffer's webpages for the most up-to-date course work!)

Fifth Grade News
The Fifth Grade has TWO teachers participating in the CCPS MacBook initiative. To get the most up-to-date information on what is going on within EACH fifth grade classroom, please visit Mrs. Sheep's webpage or Mrs. Weaber's webpage and search for the course of study you have questions about and click on the appropriate section of the webpage. (Students in Mrs. Keane's class can ALSO check on Mrs. Sheep's or Mrs. Weaber's webpages for the most up-to-date course work!)