FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 2014

Hello Parents! Thank you for helping your children study for their spelling test! They all worked very hard. look for their graded spelling test and next week's homework in their Daily folder on Monday 8/18.

Here’s a peek at next week:
Spelling words: let, get, pet, met, ten, then, went, bed, red, yes
Phonics- short e 
Reading: Establishing Daily 5 Routines- Read to Someone
Writing: Narrative/Handwriting/All About Me 
Math: numeration- counting and comparing numbers  
Science: Weather

Our library day is on Friday! Make sure your child brings his/her library book back to school! 

 Homework (due Friday 8/22)
1.Study spelling words! 
2. Lightening Words

3. Math About Me

Friday Activity Rotation- PE 

*MAP TESTING * 

Math: Friday, August 29th from 9:30-11:00

1st Grade Curriculum Night- August 26th @ 6:30 pm

Please join us in the Media Center on August 26th at 6:30 pm to learn all about first grade! We look forward to seeing you there! 

  
Volunteer Training

Georgia law regarding volunteers in non-profit organizations establishes that all volunteers are now mandated reporters.  In order for all volunteers to understand the law and know the reporting protocols,  volunteer training regarding the new mandated reporter law will be provided. Below are the dates for the RBES volunteer training. If you plan to volunteer or visit in a classroom  (this includes attending class parties, field day, working with students, etc.) you should attend one of the dates below.

Thu Aug 28, 2014		7:00pm – 8:00pm
Sat Sep 6, 2014		9:00am – 10:00am

We will need ALL volunteers to attend one of the training options in order for everyone to be able to continue to serve as a volunteer. Please know we appreciate you, your time, and commitment to RBES.

Weekly Studies Donation

If you are able, please send in a $5 donation for your child's Weekly Studies newspapers.Thank you! 

Snack Reminders

-Please send a healthy snack {low in sugar} to school with your child every day. Examples: fruit, granola bar, crackers,etc. Please do not send cookies, candy, etc. for snack. 

-Due to only having 5 minutes for snack time, please send in only one snack.

-Please do not send snack in your child's lunchbox. Your child puts his/her snack in their desk to save time during transitions. 

-Please only send water in a small water bottle for your child to have with his/her snack.

 

Upcoming Events

Volunteer Training Options {choose 1}: 

Aug. 28th- 7:00 pm

Sept. 6- 9:00 am

4th/5th Curriculum Night- Aug. 19- 6:30 pm

2nd/3rd Curriculum Night- Aug. 21- 6:30 pm

***K/1st Curriculum Night- Aug. 26- 6:30 pm** 

K/1st Picture Day- Sept. 3

PTO- Sept. 9- 6:30 pm

K Parent Breakfast- Sept. 11-7:45 am

Book Fair- Sept. 15-19

STEAM Family Night- Sept. 16