A Sneak Peek at Next Week (Week of March 30 - April 3)

We will take our MAP math assessment on Thursday, April 2nd from 9:30-11. Please make sure your child is rested and has a good breakfast before coming to school. Also, a little morning pep talk with your child about taking their time and doing their best is much appreciated!! 

Don't forget....

In preparation for our next STEM unit, Building an Animal Habitat, we are collecting shoe boxes and building materials. Each student will be a creating diorama that will represent the habitat for their animal. The students are researching facts and becoming experts on their animal during our writing time this week. 

Every student will need a shoe box and any other materials that would be helpful in creating their habitat by Monday, March 30.  We will be doing the building at school.You can send your child's shoe box and building materials in a bag to school that is labeled with their name. We need 10 more shoeboxes.

 

Building Material ideas: clay, toilet paper roll, tissue paper, sandpaper, items from nature (rock, sticks, leaves, rocks), stickers, scrapbook paper, cardboard pieces, etc.

Thank you so much for your continued support of our STEM activities. 

Here's a sneak peek at next week: 

Spelling: 1. butterfly

2. pancake

3. sunshine

4. playground

5. basketball

6. airport

7. sometimes

8. skateboard

9. fireworks

10. peppermint

Bonus Words:

supermarket, earthquake, lifeguard 

Reading: Poetry

Phonics: Review  

Vocabulary: seem, should

L.Arts: Strengthening Sentences

Writing: Informational and Narrative

Math: Fractions

STEM: Building an Animal Habitat

1. Poetry practice sheet

 

2. Math Story Problems (Easter themed)

3. Please bring materials to make your animal habitat diorama on Monday!

4. READ!

We will have an egg hunt next Friday. I am asking that each child bring in 21 plastic eggs. Please fill each egg with a piece of wrapped candy {no chocolate-it melts} or prize {erasers, stickers, bouncy balls, etc}. It would be very helpful to have the eggs taped shut....it's no fun to find an egg with a missing prize! Also, please number the eggs 1-20 with a Sharpie marker. Students will hunt for their number during the egg hunt! 

Please send the eggs by Wednesday, April 1st and a basket/bag on Friday. Thanks for always helping us make fun first grade memories! 

Dear Parent/Guardian,

  In an effort to improve system practices, Oconee County Schools is conducting a parent survey. We value your opinion and ask that you take the time to complete this survey. The web survey will be available until April 24. In order to complete the survey, please go to: http://www.advanc-ed.o.../public/1550462

(If this link does not work by clicking on it, please copy and paste it into your browser.) Please be assured that your responses to this survey will be anonymous. Your honest opinion is appreciated.Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. If you have any questions about this survey, please contact Scott Gordon at sgordon@oconeeschools.org or 706-769-5130 ext. 1306.

March 31st- ADD/ADHD Parent Workshop 6:00-8:00

April 2nd- Math MAP test

April 3rd- Egg Hunt

**Please send eggs by 4/1**

April 6th-10th-Spring Break

Upcoming Parenting Workshop

Rocky Branch will be hosting a Parent Workshop on ADD/ADHD and undiagnosed attention issues. We are so excited to have Dr. Donna Davis coming to speak with us and give us practical ways we can help our children with life skills such as homework, organization, and routines.

Dr. Davis is well-known in the Athens/Oconee area for her work as a school counselor, private counselor and psychologist. This workshop will be well-worth your time!

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

6:00 - 8:00 PM

Rocky Branch Media Center

Register here for the workshop.

A Sneak Peek of March 24-27

We enjoyed going to the Book Fair this week! Thank you so much to everyone who donated books to our classroom! The children and I are excited to have new stories to read! 

Reports cards went home today. Please make sure to sign the envelope and return it back to me by Wednesday. 

Hope you have a great weekend!

Here's a sneak peek at next week: 
Spelling: fable, cuddle, little, puzzle, able, title, cradle, middle, shuttle, battle

Challenge Words: responsible, possible, vegetable

Reading: Story Elements, Comprehension

Phonics: words with -le

Vocabulary: since and until

L.Arts: Strengthening Sentences

Writing: Informational (Animal Research)

Math: Fractions

Science: Animal Habitats

1. Fix the Run On Sentences Reading Sheet

 

2. Fractions Matching Worksheet

3. Please go to MAP Reading and Math websites to play learning games {website links are to the right}

  4. Read!

*Friday's Special Rotation: Art

Upcoming STEM Project

In preparation for our next STEM unit: Building an Animal Habitat we are collecting shoe boxes and building materials. Each student will be a creating diorama (at school) that will represent the habitat for their animal. The students will research facts and become experts on their animal during our writing time. 

Challenge: You have recently been hired to be the new zoologist at Memorial Park Zoo. New animals are on their way! It is your job to create a diorama model of what the animal's habitat will look like before the builders get to work creating the actual space. Remember animals depend on their habitat to meet their basic needs. Are you up for the challenge?

Every student will need a shoe box and any other materials that would be helpful in creating their habitat by Monday, March 30. You can send your child's shoe box and building materials in a bag to school that is labeled with their name. We will do the constructing at school.

Building Material ideas: clay, toilet paper roll, tissue paper, sandpaper, items from nature (rock, sticks, leaves, rocks), stickers, scrapbook paper, cardboard pieces, etc.

Thank you so much for your continued support of our STEM activities.

It's going to be a BUSY {and FUN} month at RBES!

3/20-Report Cards Go Home {return by 3/25}

3/23- BMX Bike Show 

3/24- RBES Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast @ 8:00 

3/24- RBES Night at Stevi B's

The Rocky Branch Relay for Life Team

Presents:

4th Annual Mother & Son Event

Friday, March 27

5:30-7:30 p.m.

RBES Gym

Cost: $25 per team

Please return your payment and registration by Wednesday, March 25.

*Registration will also be accepted at the door

This event will feature minute to win it challenge stations set up for many participants to take part at one time. If your team beats the challenge, they will be able to write their name on the “Winner Board” for that game! A team consists of mother and son (or female adult participant with RBES boy).

Light dinner will be served.

Upcoming Events

STEM Night/Book Fair

Tuesday, March 17th, 5-7

Spring Picture Day

Thursday, March 19th at 11:00 AM

Mother and Son Relay for Life Event

Minute-to-Win-It

Friday, March 27, 5-7 pm

RBES Gym

Sneak Peak of March 16-20

Spelling: high, sigh, delight, mighty, sight, bright, might, night, right, light

Challenge Words: 

stoplight, midnight, candlelight

 

Reading: comprehension strategies

Phonics: igh, ight

Vocabulary: pass and review

L.Arts: Synonyms and Antonyms

Writing: Letter Writing

Math: Geometry- 3D shapes

Science: Basic Needs of Animals

1. Rainbows Reading Practice Sheet

2. 3-D Shapes Faces/Edges/Vertices Math Sheet

3. Please go to MAP Reading and Math websites to play learning games {website links are to the right}

  4. Read!

I Scream, You Scream, We ALL Scream for Ice Cream!

Please send in toppings for the Ice Cream Social by Friday, March 13^th to the front office.
Tuesday, March 17^th will be Family Fun Night / STEAM Night at RBES and
 the Book Fair will be open.
Proceeds will benefit the Media Center. 
Suggested toppings include gummy bears, sour patch kids, sour worms, crushed cookies, variety of syrups, nuts, nerds…really any type of candy would be perfect.  Please also send in 2-Liter bottles of COKE for Coke floats, brownies for sundaes.
If you have any questions please contact Jennifer Cannon atjcannon@oconeeschools.org.

SPRING BOOK FAIR

It is time for the RBES Spring Book Fair!  The dates for this exciting event are March 16-20.     The Book Fair will be open Mon.-Thurs. from 8:00 AM until 2:30 PM, Tuesday night from 5:00-7:00PM and on Friday from 8:00 AM until 10 AM.  The Book Fair provides students,  parents, grandparents, and special friends an excellent opportunity to purchase great books that your children will love to read.  This is also a wonderful way to help support the RBES Media Center.  All proceeds go directly to the RBES Media Center.

 

Our class will visit the book fair on  Monday from 1:30-2:00. You are 

welcome to send money to school for your child {please put in a 

labeled envelope} or join us!

 

 

Can your child tie their shoes? If not, it's important to start/continue practicing this skill until they master it. This will help them gain independence. Check out these websites for shoe tying tips. 

http://www.icanteachmychild.com/tips-for-teaching-your-child-how-to-tie-shoes/

http://www.efficientlifeskills.com/how-i-taught-my-6-year-old-to-tie-shoes-in-5-minutes/

It's going to be a BUSY {and FUN} month at RBES!

3/16-3/20- BOOK FAIR ** Our class attends the Book Fair on Monday from 8:30- 9:00

3/17- RBES FAMILY STEAM NIGHT/ ICE CREAM SOCIAL

3/19- K-2 Picture Day
3/20-Report Cards Go Home
3/23- BMX Bike Show 

3/24- RBES Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast @ 8:00 
3/24- RBES Night at Stevi B's

3/27- RBES Minute to Win It Mother/Son Event