A Peek at Next Week

A Peek at Next Week (8/10-8/14)

What a great first week! We've been having fun getting to know each other and working hard to learn classroom routines/procedures. I can already tell we are going to have a wonderful year together! 

Here’s a peek at next week:

Spelling words: at, hat, bad, an, ran, sat, had, am, can, that

We will have our first spelling test on Friday. The expectation is for students to be able to spell AND apply the spelling/phonics pattern for the week. In addition to the ten words listed above, we will have two mystery words that follow the same phonics pattern ( short a words this week). You will also notice a dictation sentence on the test.  I will read a sentence aloud that contains a spelling word for the student to write. Dictation sentences give me the opportunity to model good sentences for students to write and to check your child's spelling and punctuation skills.
Need ideas for practicing spelling words at home? 
Check out Spelling City!
(Every week I enter our spelling words into this website and there are corresponding games and activities your child can play to practice their words. You can also print the list of words from this site.)
Phonics- short a 

Reading: Establishing Daily 5 Routines- Read to Self 

Writing Workshop: Personal Narratives

Math: Numeration and Establishing Daily 3 Math Routines-Math by Myself 

Social Studies-All About Me/Building a Classroom Community

 Homework 

1.Study spelling words! 
2. Lightning Words (sent home in Daily folders on Friday, August 7th)

3. All About Me Bag (due Monday 8-10)

4. Please make sure you have returned all paperwork/ forms sent home in your child's Daily Folder. 

5. Update your child's PowerSchool account {a login information sheet was given out at Open House or sent home in your child's Daily Folder}  

Scholastic News Donation

If you are able, please send in a $7 donation for your child's Scholastic News subscription.Thank you! 

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.

Thursday, August 27th - 6:00 pm

Thursday, September 3rd - 9:00 am

Wednesday, November 4th at 9:00 am 

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.

Upcoming Events

Newcomers' Welcome- Aug. 13- 9:00am

Volunteer Training Options {choose 1}: 

Thursday, August 27th - 6:00 pm

Thursday, September 3rd - 9:00 am

Wednesday, November 4th at 9:00 am 

4th/5th Curriculum Night- Aug. 18- 6:00 pm

2nd/3rd Curriculum Night- Aug. 20- 6:00 pm

***K/1st Curriculum Night- Aug. 25- 6:00 pm** 

K/1st Picture Day- Aug.26

PTO- Sept. 8- 6:30 pm

Book Fair- Sept. 14-18

STEAM Family Night- Sept. 15

Have a great weekend!!