Newsletter from Ms. Williams’ Class

April 8-12, 2013

Homework Assignments

·         As a REWARD for those who have been working hard and need a break, we will have NO Reading or Spelling homework this week. We will test on this week’s Reading story, but will not test on the Spelling words. We will be working on multiplication facts in the classroom, please review the 4’s and 6’s at home. Everyone has been really working hard these past few weeks, so I decided to give them a week off!  Enjoy! J

·         Money for Pain Pals is due this Thursday. ($12) If you write a check, please make it out to Saraland Elementary. Also, please make sure you have a phone number listed on the check.

·         I hope everyone enjoys their Spring Break Holiday! Be Safe and Enjoy! J

·         Dates to Remember:

§  April 11^th – money due for field trip ($12)

§  April 15^th –19^th  Spring Break

§  Wednesday, April 24^th –  Paint Pal

Newsletter from Ms. Williams’ Class

April 1-5, 2013

Homework Assignments

*Occasionally there may be assignments added or omitted to homework if we do not get to them in class. Please be flexible! 

*The word lists for this week’s story are attached.  Please make sure your child can read/identify all words. 

*Spelling Dictation Sentences: Your child will be tested on these sentences on Friday’s spelling test.  They will be required to create their own sentences with spelling words using correct spelling and capitalization of all words along with using the correct punctuation at the end of the sentences.

Important Dates

Ø  April 4-6 Miss Saraland Pageant

Ø  April 15-19  Spring Break

·        We are in need of Germ X and soap. If you could donate any of the items, we would greatly appreciate it!

·        Progress Reports will be sent home this Wednesday. Please sign and return.

·        We have been working on Multiplication in the classroom. We will be working on new facts each week. Your child will be tested on the weekly facts at the end of each week. This week our focus is on the 2’s and 3’s. 

Newsletter from Ms. Williams’ Class

March 25-29, 2013

Homework Assignments

*Occasionally there may be assignments added or omitted to homework if we do not get to them in class. Please be flexible! 

*The word lists for this week’s story are attached.  Please make sure your child can read/identify all words. 

*Spelling Dictation Sentences: Your child will be tested on these sentences on Friday’s spelling test.  They will be required to create their own sentences with spelling words using correct spelling and capitalization of all words along with using the correct punctuation at the end of the sentences.

Important Dates

Ø  March 29 – Special Olympics

Ø  March 29- Easter Celebration-Please send $4 to cover cost (if you haven’t) by tomorrow!

Ø  April 4, 5, 6- Miss Saraland Pageant

Ø  April 15-10- Spring Break

A BIG THANKS to Brian for bringing in our Fun Friday treat last week.

Students who receive an ‘A’ on their previous spelling test will be given a reward of NO workbook pages to complete during the week.

Newsletter from Ms. Williams’ Class

March 18-22, 2013

Homework Assignments

*Occasionally there may be assignments added or omitted to homework if we do not get to them in class. Please be flexible! 

*The word lists for this week’s story are attached.  Please make sure your child can read/identify all words. 

*Spelling Dictation Sentences: Your child will be tested on these sentences on Friday’s spelling test.  They will be required to create their own sentences with spelling words using correct spelling and capitalization of all words along with using the correct punctuation at the end of the sentences.

Important Dates

Ø  March 19 – Spring Pictures

Ø  March 22 – Report Card Distribution

Ø  March 29 – Special Olympics

 We have Brian’s family scheduled to send treats this Friday for Fun Friday!

We will have an Easter celebration on March 29^th. Please send in $4 by Friday to cover the cost. Thanks!

Dear Family,

This is the last week of Third Quarter. We will be taking our End of Quarter Tests in Reading and Math this week. Please make sure your child is here on time and eats a good breakfast. Also, there will be NO SCHOOL this Friday. It is Teacher Workday.

Tentative Test Dates

Reading Qtr. Test--Tuesday, March 19^th

Math Qtr. Test --Wednesday, March 20^th

We will be learning:

* Reading – Review

* Math – 2 digit addition subtraction

* Language – Review

* Phonics – Review

Homework

Monday: Review Math Study Guide.

Tuesday: Review Math Study Guide.

AR Reading Log

Please make sure your child is reading AR books and taking tests. I give them plenty of time throughout the day to read and take tests. They should also be reading at home every night. I want everyone to meet their goal. The last day that they will be able to test for this quarter is March 14^th.

Important Dates

March 14 – End of 3^rd Quarter

March 15 - Teacher Workday (No School!)

March 19 – Spring Pictures

March 22 – Report Card Distribution

March 29 – Special Olympics

A BIG THANKS to Lauren for the cupcakes and drinks last week! Yummy! We have Ariana’s family scheduled to send treats this Thursday. 

Dear Family,

We will NOT have a reading story, spelling words, or vocabulary words this week due to reviewing for our end of quarter tests. We will take end of the quarter tests next week.  I will, however, be sending home math practice sheets from our workbooks for your child to complete at home.

Tentative Test Dates

Reading Qtr. Test--Tuesday, March 19^th

Math Qtr. Test --Wednesday, March 20^th

AR Reading Log

Please make sure your child is reading AR books and taking tests. I give them plenty of time throughout the day to read and take tests. They should also be reading at home every night. I want everyone to meet their goal. The last day that they will be able to test for this quarter is March 21^st.

Important Dates

March 14 – End of 3^rd Quarter

March 15 - Teacher Workday (No School!)

March 19 – Spring Pictures

March 22 – Report Card Distribution

March 29 – Special Olympics

**Please take time to visit our class page on the school’s website www.sespartans.com  

for important information and tools to

help your child. I try to post games,

newsletters, etc. that we use in the class

to the site.                

Thank you to Sarah and her family for providing our Fun Friday snack last week!  We have Lauren Hudson scheduled for this week.

Dry Snacks

We are out of morning snacks. Any donations would be greatly appreciated! 

Newsletter from Ms. Williams’ class

February 25- March 1, 2013

Homework Assignments

*Occasionally there may be assignments added or omitted to homework if we do not get to them in class. Please be flexible. 

*The word lists for this week’s story are attached.  Please make sure your child can read/identify all words. 

Spelling Dictation Sentences: Your child will be required to create their own sentences using spelling words provided by teacher.  The sentences will be graded on correct spelling and capitalization of all words along with using the correct punctuation at the end of the sentences.

Announcements!

·         Thank you to Grace and her family for providing our Fun Friday snack last week!  We have Sarah scheduled for this week.

·         The end of quarter is fast approaching, please make sure your child is here on time so we can get started promptly.

·         Please encourage your child to read daily at home and take AR tests on their library books. Students are allowed to take up to 2 tests a day, which are 10 tests a week. I have assigned several students chapter books. These books need to be read at home as well as in the classroom. They should have the book no longer than a week.

·         There is a sticker on each child’s homework folder for the follettshelf website. I encourage all students to get on that website and check out books to read. They can put in their AR level on the left hand side and it will bring up all AR books in their range. They can check out 2 books at a time and can keep them for a week on the computer. This is an awesome site the school has invested in and I HIGHLY recommend students to use it.

·         Classroom Website

Check out our school website for information and activities we are doing in the classroom! Newsletters, announcements, projects, games, pictures, etc. are all posted on our classroom website for you to view 24/7! www.sespartans.com

Dates to Remember:

February 28 – Last day to order Yearbooks online

March 1^st – Read Across America Day!

March 14 – End of 3^rd Quarter

March 15 - Teacher Workday (No School!)

March 19 – Spring Pictures

March 22 – Report Card Distribution

March 29 – Special Olympics

Newsletter from Ms. Williams’ class

February 18-22, 2013

Homework Assignments

*Occasionally there may be assignments added or omitted to homework if we do not get to them in class. Please be flexible. 

*The word lists for this week’s story are attached.  Please make sure your child can read/identify all words. 

Spelling Dictation Sentences: Your child will be tested on these sentences on Friday’s spelling test.  They will be required to create their own sentences with spelling words using correct spelling and capitalization of all words along with using the correct punctuation at the end of the sentences.

Announcements!

·        Thank you to Chloe and her family for providing our Fun Friday snack last week!  We have Grace Courtney scheduled for this week.

·        Progress Reports will go home this Tuesday.

·        Please encourage your child to read daily at home and take AR tests on their library books. Students are allowed to take up to 2 tests a day, which are 10 tests a week. I have assigned several students chapter books. These books need to be read at home as well as in the classroom. They should have the book no longer than a week.

·        There is a sticker on each child’s homework folder for the follettshelf website. I encourage all students to get on that website and check out books to read. They can put in their AR level on the left hand side and it will bring up all AR books in their range. They can check out 2 books at a time and can keep them for a week on the computer. This is an awesome site the school has invested in and I HIGHLY recommend students to use it.

·        Classroom Website

Check out our school website for information and activities we are doing in the classroom! Newsletters, announcements, projects, games, pictures, etc. are all posted on our classroom website for you to view 24/7! www.sespartans.com

Dates to Remember:

February 19 -  Math and Literacy Night

Newsletter from Ms. Williams’ class

February 4-8, 2013

Homework Assignments

*Occasionally there may be assignments added or omitted to homework if we do not get to them in class. Please be flexible. 

*The word lists for this week’s story are attached.  Please make sure your child can read/identify all words. 

Spelling Dictation Sentences: Your child will be tested on these sentences on Friday’s spelling test.  They will be required to create their own sentences with spelling words using correct spelling and capitalization of all words along with using the correct punctuation at the end of the sentences.

Parent Note

·        Thank you to Davis and his family for providing our Fun Friday snack last week! We have Chloe Etheridge scheduled for this week. J

·        Progress Reports will go home this Tuesday. Please keep in mind the reading skills and math skills are getting more challenging. Students are required to answer with complete sentences on any open-ended question. Some students are still struggling with re-wording questions into statements with answers.

·        Please encourage your child to read daily at home and take AR tests on their library books. Students are allowed to take up to 2 tests a day, which are 10 tests a week. I have assigned several students chapter books. These books need to be read at home as well as in the classroom. They should have the book no longer than a week.

·        There is a sticker on each child’s homework folder for the follettshelf website. I encourage all students to get on that website and check out books to read. They can put in their AR level on the left hand side and it will bring up all AR books in their range. They can check out 2 books at a time and can keep them for a week on the computer. This is an awesome site the school has invested in and I HIGHLY recommend students to use it.

·        Classroom Website

Check out our school website for information and activities we are doing in the classroom! Newsletters, announcements, projects, games, pictures, etc. are all posted on our classroom website for you to view 24/7! www.sespartans.com

Dates to Remember:

February 11-13 – No School (Holidays)

February 19 - Math and Literacy Night

Newsletter from Ms. Williams’ Class                      January 21-25, 2013

Homework Assignments

*Occasionally there may be assignments added or omitted to homework if we do not get to them in class. Please be flexible. 

*The word lists for this week’s story are attached.  Please make sure your child can read/identify all words. 

Spelling Dictation Sentences: Your child will be tested on these sentences on Friday’s spelling test.  They will be required to create their own sentences with spelling words using correct spelling and capitalization of all words along with using the correct punctuation at the end of the sentences.

Parent Announcements

Newsletter from Ms. Williams’ Class

January 21-25, 2013

·        A Big thank you to Chaz and her family for providing our Fun Friday snack last week!

We have James Davis scheduled to bring our Fun Friday snack this week.

·        Progress Reports will go home this Wednesday. Keep in mind the reading skills and math skills are getting more challenging. Students are required to answer with complete sentences on any open-ended question. Some students are still struggling with re-wording questions into statements with answers.

·        Scholastic Book Order forms went home last week. You may order from the forms or online. If you order online you will receive a FREE $5 book coupon with your order. I have attached the information for ordering online with the book forms. Also, there are more books to choose from and great deals if you order online. ALL orders are due this Wednesday, January 23^rd.

·        Our 100^th day of school is Thursday, January 31^st. More information will be sent home about that special day this week.

·        Please encourage your child to read daily at home and take AR tests on their library books. Students are allowed to take up to 2 tests a day, which are 10 tests a week. I have assigned several students chapter books. These books need to be read at home as well as in the classroom. They should have the book no longer than a week.  

·        If you have not purchased or created a set of subtraction cards, please do so. We took our first timed drill last Friday. We will take another drill next Friday.

·        Check out our school website for information and activities we are doing in the classroom! Newsletters, announcements, projects, games, pictures, etc. are all posted on our classroom website for you to view 24/7! www.sespartans.com

·        Dates to Remember:

January 25^th – Out of Uniform Day for Accelerated Reader ($2)

January 31^st – 100^th Day of School

January 31^st – Yearbook orders due

February 11^th -13^th – Holiday (No School)

February 19^th – Math and Literacy Night

Rhonda Williams                               2^nd Grade

2^nd  Quarter Honor Roll

A Honor Roll-

James Davis               Landen Dixon          Andie Fort  

 Jakalyn Griffin          Sarah Martin          Chandler Merrill       

AB Honor Roll- 10

Ariana Beck               Chloe Etheridge       Chaz Hobbs

Alexis Howard           Lauren Hudson        Davis Shorter

Perfect Attendance- 10

Ariana Beck               Joshua Coffey                Grace Courtney               James Davis          

Andie Fort                 Brian Fuchsen                 Chandler Merrill             Lauren Hudson             

Davis Shorter                 

Citizenship- 2

James Davis

Chaz Hobbs

Book Club Order Due Date : January 23rd

Scholastic Book Clubs Ordering Information

www.scholastic.com/bookclubs

Class Activation Code: LF9QG

Dear Parents,

This month's Scholastic Book Club flyers are ready for you to explore with your child. Children read more when they choose their own books, so I encourage you to look at the flyers together.

You can return the order form and payment to me, or give online ordering a try. It saves time, offers more book choices, and earns extra rewards for the classroom!

Happy reading,

Your child's teacher

P.S. When you place your order online, you'll help earn FREE Books for our class and you also get a $5 FREE Book Pick Coupon to use on your next online order!

Newsletter from Ms. Williams’ class

January 14-18, 2013

Homework Assignments

*Occasionally there may be assignments added or omitted to homework if we do not get to them in class. Please be flexible. 

*The word lists for this week’s story are attached.  Please make sure your child can read/identify all words. 

Spelling Dictation Sentences: Your child will be tested on these sentences on Friday’s spelling test.  They will be required to create their own sentences with spelling words using correct spelling and capitalization of all words along with using the correct punctuation at the end of the sentences.

Parent Note

·        A Big thank you to Landen and his family for providing our Fun Friday snack last week!

We have Chaz Hobbs scheduled to bring our Fun Friday snack this week.

·        Scholastic Book Order forms are going home tomorrow.  You may order from the forms or online. If you order online, you will receive a FREE $5 book coupon with your order. I will attach the information for ordering online with the book forms. Also, there are more books to choose from and great deals if you order online. ALL orders are due Wednesday, January 23^rd.

·        Please encourage your child to read daily at home and take AR tests on their library books. I gave students there AR goals last week and sent home STAR tests! Don’t forget the  school is offering great prizes for those who achieve goals in AR throughout the quarter. The grand prize is a Kindle Fire!

·        Please purchase or create a set of basic subtraction cards for your child to study at home. This will be required for each child as a homework assignment starting this week!

·        Classroom Website

Check out our school website for information and activities we are doing in the classroom! Newsletters, announcements, projects, games, pictures, etc. are all posted on our classroom website for you to view 24/7! www.sespartans.com

Newsletter from Ms. Williams’ Class

January 7-11, 2013

Homework Assignments

*Occasionally there may be assignments added or omitted to homework if we do not get to them in class. Please be flexible. 

The word lists for this week’s story are attached.  Please make sure your child can read/identify all words. 

Spelling Dictation Sentences: Your child will be tested on these sentences on Friday’s spelling test.  They will be required to create their own sentences with spelling words using correct spelling and capitalization of all words along with using the correct punctuation at the end of the sentences.

Parent Note

I want to thank each and every one of my students and parents for the wonderful Christmas gifts I received! I can’t believe we are already in the second half of the school year! This year is definitely flying by! I have treasured each jewel I have in my classroom this year and will continue to do so! Thank you for being such wonderful students and parents!

·         Third quarter has always proved to be the hardest. Continue to work hard with your child. Have them read to you daily and ask them questions about what they read to check for comprehension.

·         Please encourage your child to read daily at home and take AR tests on their library books. This Quarter’s goal is for each student to read and take at least 10 AR tests by the end of the quarter!

·         We have started cursive writing in our classroom. I have attached a copy of a cursive handwriting guide your child can practice with at home. Please use this guide at home to correct and aid your child in the correct formation and strokes of their letters.

·         I have attached a copy of the Fun Friday Snack Schedule. Please see list for your date.

·         Please purchase or create a set of basic subtraction cards for your child to study at home. I will assign this as a homework assignment starting next week.  We will have our first subtraction fact test next Friday.  Your child will have 8 minutes to complete 50 subtraction facts. Please have your child practice these as much as you can to ensure your child has memorized all facts. When they have to use their fingers, it slows them down during the test.

·         We have begun our DIBELS testing today. Each child are required to be able to read at least 60 words a minute for the mid-year DIBELS. The goal for the end of year DIBELS is set at 92 words a minute. Please continue to have your child read the stories sent home every Monday for practice.

·         Classroom Website

Check out our school website for information and activities we are doing in the classroom! Newsletters, announcements, projects, games, pictures, etc. are all posted on our classroom website for you to view 24/7! www.sespartans.com

Dear Family,

I hope you had a wonderful weekend! We will not have a reading story, spelling words, or vocabulary words this week due to quarter testing. We will take end of the quarter tests this week.  I hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.  

Thanks,

Mrs. Rhonda Williams

Important Dates

Dec. 20-----------Christmas Party

Dec. 20--------End of 2^nd Quarter

Dec. 21- Jan.1-----Christmas Break

Jan. 3& 4------Teacher Workday

Jan. 4-----Students Return to School

Supplies

Please make sure your child has the daily supplies he/she needs in order to be productive at school. Many students need PENCILS and pencil sharpeners. We also are out of tissues, paper towels and germ-X. Any donations would be greatly appreciated.

Dry Snacks

We are out of morning snacks. Any donations would be greatly appreciated!

Tentative Test Dates

Reading Quarter Test---Tuesday

Math Quarter Test -----Wednesday

AR Reading Log

Please make sure your child is reading AR books and taking tests. I give them plenty of time throughout the day to read and take tests. They should also be reading at home every night. I want everyone to meet their goal because AR is worth 3 grades! The last day that they will be able to test is December 20^th .

Christmas Party

Our Christmas Party is Thursday at 1:00. If you haven’t sent in your $5 to cover the cost please do so by tomorrow! Also, please send in cash. Also, if you would like to send something special or goodie bags for our Christmas Party you may. We have 18 students.

**Please take time to visit our class page on the school’s website www.sespartans.com for important information and tools to help your child. I try to post all study guides, presentations, etc. that we use in class to the site. 

Newsletter from Ms. Williams’ Class

December 10-14, 2012

Homework Assignments

The word lists for this week’s story are attached.  Please make sure your child can read/identify all words.  Spelling Dictation Sentences: Your child will be tested on these sentences on Friday’s spelling test.  They will be required to create their own sentences with spelling words using correct spelling and capitalization of all words along with using the correct punctuation at the end of the sentences.

Dates to Remember:

December 14^th: Polar Express Pajama Day

December 21-January 3: No School! Christmas Holiday Break

Christmas Party Reminder: Our class Christmas Party is scheduled for Thursday, December 20t^h @ 1:00 p.m. If you have not sent your party money, please do so tomorrow ($5). Also, please send in cash. The money goes directly to our room mother. Thanks!  Also, if you would like to send something special or goodie bags for our Christmas Party you may. We have 18 students in our class!!  

Newsletter from Ms. Williams’ Class

December 3-7, 2012

Homework Assignments

*Occasionally there may be assignments added or omitted to homework if we do not get to them in class. Please be flexible.

The word lists for this week’s story are attached.  Please make sure your child can read/identify all words.

Spelling Dictation Sentences: Your child will be tested on these sentences on Friday’s spelling test.  They will be required to create their own sentences with spelling words using correct spelling and capitalization of all words along with using the correct punctuation at the end of the sentences.

Dates to Remember:

December 5^th: Field Trip

December 8^th: Saraland Parade/Saraland Christmas Tree Lighting

December 14^th: Polar Express Pajama Day

December 21-January 3: No School! Christmas Holiday Break

Classroom Christmas Party

Our class Christmas Party is Thursday, December 20, 2012.  We have started planning! I am asking for each student to bring in $5.00 to cover the cost by next Tuesday, December 11^th. Please try to send in party money as soon as you can so that we can get the things we need for our party Our room mother will be organizing and planning our fun filled event.. Parents are invited to come, but no siblings will be allowed.

Newsletter from Ms. Williams’ Class

November 26-30, 2012

Homework Assignments

*Occasionally there may be assignments added or omitted to homework if we do not get to them in class. Please be flexible. 

The word lists for this week’s story are attached.  Please make sure your child can read/identify all words. 

Spelling Dictation Sentences: Your child will be tested on these sentences on Friday’s spelling test.  They will be required to create their own sentences with spelling words using correct spelling and capitalization of all words along with using the correct punctuation at the end of the sentences.

Dates to Remember:

November 28^th: Field Trip Money and forms due!

December 5^th: Field Trip

December 8^th: Saraland Parade/Saraland Christmas Tree Lighting

December 14^th: Polar Express Pajama Day

December 21-January 3: No School! Christmas Holiday Break

Polar Express Day/Christmas Party:  I will send home more information regarding these activities later.

Classroom Website: Check out our school website for information and activities we are doing in the classroom! Newsletters, announcements, projects, pictures, etc. are all posted on our classroom website for you to view 24/7! www.sespartans.com

Newsletter from Ms. Williams’ Class

November 12-16, 2012

Homework Assignments

*Occasionally there may be assignments added or omitted to homework if we do not get to them in class. Please be flexible. 

The word lists for this week’s story are attached.  Please make sure your child can read/identify all words. 

Spelling Dictation Sentences: Your child will be tested on these sentences on Friday’s spelling test.  They will be required to create their own sentences with spelling words using correct spelling and capitalization of all words along with using the correct punctuation at the end of the sentences.

Dates to Remember:

November 21-23: Thanksgiving Holiday (NO SCHOOL)

Ms. Williams’ Newsletter                                   2^nd Grade   

rdwilliams@saralandboe.org

Important Things to Know

·        Fun Friday: Brian Fuchsen will be bringing treats this week!

Please remind your child that this is a REWARD for those students who exhibit GOOD behavior and finish their assignments ON TIME during the week.

·        Classroom Website

Check out our school website for information and activities we are doing in the classroom! Newsletters, announcements, projects, pictures, etc. are all posted on our classroom website for you to view 24/7! www.sespartans.com.

·         Small Group Work: Students who do not finish their small group work will not participate in fun Friday. They will complete their group work during this time. If they do not complete it during that time they will bring it home for weekend homework. Please encourage your child to complete all group work during small group time.

v Pencils and Sharpeners: My pencils sharpener isn’t working well with the pencils that were sent in at the beginning of the year. I’m not sure if it’s the pencils or my sharpener. Please make sure your child has a sharpener at his/her desk so they aren’t interrupting class to sharpen their pencil. I don’t mind students having mechanical pencils if you want to purchase those for your child. We also have a mechanical pencil machine by the library that sells them for 50 cents. 

v Thanksgiving Project

I am asking each student to bring in $3 to cover the cost of a project we will be making in class for our parents. Please bring in your money no later than this Friday, November 16^th.

Dates to Remember:

November 21-23: Thanksgiving Holiday (NO SCHOOL)

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Newsletter from Ms. Williams’ Class

November 5-9, 2012

Homework Assignments

*Occasionally there may be assignments added or omitted to homework if we do not get to them in class. Please be flexible. 

The word lists for this week’s story are attached.  Please make sure your child can read/identify all words. 

Spelling Dictation Sentences: Your child will be tested on these sentences on Friday’s spelling test.  They will be required to create their own sentences with spelling words using correct spelling and capitalization of all words along with using the correct punctuation at the end of the sentences.

Ms. Williams’ Newsletter                                   2^nd Grade   

rdwilliams@saralandboe.org

Important Things to Know

v Progress Reports

I will be sending progress reports home this week. Please sign and return.

v October Spartan Student of the Month

Congratulations to Landen Dixon for being our October Spartan Student of the Month!

v Fun Friday

Thank you to Ariana and her family for providing our Fun Friday treat last Friday! The students enjoyed their cookie cake and Capri Suns! Please remind your child that this is a REWARD for those students who exhibit GOOD behavior and finish their assignments ON TIME during the week.

v Classroom Website

Check out our school website for information and activities we are doing in the classroom! Newsletters, announcements, projects, pictures, etc. are all posted on our classroom website for you to view 24/7! www.sespartans.com. I added a lot of pictures from the Halloween Party so please go check it out!

v Small Group Work: Students who do not finish their small group work will not participate in fun Friday. They will complete their group work during this time. If they do not complete it during that time they will bring it home for weekend homework. Please encourage your child to complete all group work during small group time.

v Pencils and Sharpeners: My pencils sharpener isn’t working well with the pencils that were sent in at the beginning of the year. I’m not sure if it’s the pencils or my sharpener. Please make sure your child has a sharpener at his/her desk so they aren’t interrupting class to sharpen their pencil. I don’t mind students having mechanical pencils if you want to purchase those for your child. We also have a mechanical pencil machine by the library that sells them for 50 cents. 

Dates to Remember:

November 9: St. Jude out-of-uniform day $2

November 12: Veteran’s Day Holiday (NO SCHOOL)

November 21-23: Thanksgiving Holiday (NO SCHOOL)

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v Please read the attached letter from our room mother concerning our Halloween snack!!

v Pencils and Sharpeners: My pencils sharpener isn’t working well with the pencils that were sent in at the beginning of the year. I’m not sure if it’s the pencils or my sharpener. Please make sure your child has a sharpener at his/her desk so they aren’t interrupting class to sharpen their pencil. I don’t mind students having mechanical pencils if you want to purchase those for your child. We also have a mechanical pencil machine by the library that sells them for 50 cents. 

Parent Memo: October 30, 2012

·        We are NOT doing the Turkey project!! I’m sorry I meant to take it off the homework guide before sending it home!!

·        Don’t forget students can wear their costumes tomorrow!

·        We will start our Halloween snack after lunch because we will be carving a pumpkin and completing an expository paper on “How to Carve a Pumpkin” so please send in all snack items in the morning! If you can’t send your item in for any reason please let me know asap!

·        Please review the spelling test that was sent home today. We have been taking bubble tests but this quarter the spelling tests will be different. Please look over this with your child and practice at home. They will only have to write one sentence this week, two next, and then three the next. If you have any questions or concerns please email me at rdwilliams@saralandboe.org.

Thanks,

Ms. Williams

Newsletter from Ms. Williams’ Class

October 29- November 2, 2011

Homework Assignments

*Occasionally there may be assignments added or omitted to homework if we do not get to them in class. Please be flexible. 

The word lists for this week’s story are attached.  Please make sure your child can read/identify all words. 

Spelling Dictation Sentences: Your child will be tested on these sentences on Friday’s spelling test.  They will be required to create their own sentences with spelling words using correct spelling and capitalization of all words along with using the correct punctuation at the end of the sentences.

Important Things to Know

·        1^st Quarter Report Cards were sent home today with those that came to Parenting Day. If you attend tonight’s Open House, you may receive your child’s report card. If you are unable to attend, I will send report cards home this week.  Please keep the report card but sign the envelope on the line for 1^st Quarter and return it back to school!

v Halloween Snack

We will be having a Halloween Snack this Wednesday! Please remember to send in your items by Wednesday. If you can’t send in your item for some reason please send me a note so I can make sure I pick it up!

v Fun Friday

Thank you to Lauren and her family for providing our Fun Friday treat last Friday! The students enjoyed Halloween cupcakes and juice! Please remind your child that this is a REWARD for those students who exhibit GOOD behavior and finish their assignments ON TIME during the week.

v Scholastic Book Order

Orders are not due Friday, Nov. 2^nd!

v Classroom Website

Check out our school website for information and activities we are doing in the classroom! Newsletters, announcements, projects, pictures, etc. are all posted on our classroom website for you to view 24/7! www.sespartans.com

v Small Group Work: Students who do not finish their small group work will not participate in fun Friday. They will complete their group work during this time. If they do not complete it during that time they will bring it home for weekend homework. Please encourage your child to complete all group work during small group time.

v Please read the attached letter from our room mother concerning our Halloween snack!!

v Pencils and Sharpeners: My pencils sharpener isn’t working well with the pencils that were sent in at the beginning of the year. I’m not sure if it’s the pencils or my sharpener. Please make sure your child has a sharpener at his/her desk so they aren’t interrupting class to sharpen their pencil. I don’t mind students having mechanical pencils if you want to purchase those for your child. We also have a mechanical pencil machine by the library that sells them for 50 cents. 

1^st Quarter Honor Roll

A Honor Roll

James Davis          Andie Fort        Sarah Martin      

Chandler Merrill      Davis Shorter

AB Honor Roll

Ariana Beck       Matthew Chavis        Grace Courtney         

Landen Dixon    Chloe Etheridge        Brian Fuchsen      Jakalyn Griffin           Chaz Hobbs        Alexis Howard         Lauren Hudson

Perfect Attendance

Ariana Beck                James Davis               Joshua Coffey

Andie Fort                Chandler Merrill      

Davis Shorter                  Chloe Etheridge       Brian Fuchen          

Alexis Howard          Lauren Hudson

Citizenship

Jacob Aldrich          

Andie Fort

Great Job!! You all make Ms. Williams very proud! I love you all so much!!!! 

Newsletter from Ms. Williams’ class

October 22-26, 2012

Homework Assignments

*Occasionally there may be assignments added or omitted to homework if we do not get to them in class. Please be flexible. 

The word lists for this week’s story are attached.  Please make sure your child can read/identify all words.  Spelling Dictation Sentences: Your child will be tested on these sentences on Friday’s spelling test.  They will be required to create their own sentences with spelling words using correct spelling and capitalization of all words along with using the correct punctuation at the end of the sentences.

Dates to Remember:

October 22-26: Red Ribbon Week (more info will be sent home later)

October 22^nd: Alabama Statewide Parenting Day

October 25^th: Fire Poster Due

October 29^th: Parenting Day for Saraland Elementary (Open House 5 p.m.-7p.m.)

Ms. Williams’ Newsletter            

2^nd Grade

v Scholastic Orders were due last week. I haven’t placed the order yet, so if you would like to order please send in your form tomorrow!

v Fire Safety Posters                                                                                                              Reminder that all posters are due by Thursday, October 25th! This will be a Social Studies grade.

v Pencils and Sharpeners: My pencils sharpener isn’t working well with the pencils that were sent in at the beginning of the year. I’m not sure if it’s the pencils or my sharpener. Please make sure your child has a sharpener at his/her desk so they aren’t interrupting class to sharpen their pencil. I don’t mind students having mechanical pencils if you want to purchase those for your child. We also have a mechanical pencil machine by the library that sells them for 50 cents. 

v Progress Report A progress report is being sent home one day this week for you to view. This is the final grade for each subject for 1^st Quarter. Report cards don’t come home until October 29^th.

v STAR and AR: I am giving STAR reading tests this week. I will send home a report when I finish testing every student. I will also give students their 2^nd quarter reading AR goals this week. Please make sure to check their reading log folders every night and make sure they are reading at least 15 minutes every night. This can count towards the BOOK IT program also! 

v Drug Free Week: October 22^nd – 26th

§  Monday: Hat Day “Put a cap on drugs!”

§  Tuesday: Crazy Sock Day “Sock it to drugs!”

§  Wednesday: Sunglasses Day “Shade out drugs!”

§  Thursday: “Life is sweet drug free!”

§  Friday: Team Shirt Day “Team up against drugs!”                                             

v Check out our school website for information and activities we are doing in the classroom! Newsletters, announcements, projects, pictures, etc. are all posted on our classroom website for you to view 24/7! www.sespartans.com. My email is rdwilliams@saralabdboe.org if you have any questions or concerns!

v Friday Fun: This week Lauren will provide Fun Friday treats! We can’t wait!

v Small Group Work: Students who do not finish their small group work will not participate in fun Friday. They will complete their group work during this time. If they do not complete it during that time they will bring it home for weekend homework. Please encourage your child to complete all group work during small group time.

v Please read the attached letter from our room mother concerning our Halloween snack!!

v We need morning snack donations please!!! Thanks! Have a great week!

Ms. Williams’ Newsletter

October 15-19, 2012

v  This is the last week of 1^st Quarter. We will be taking our End of Quarter Tests in Reading and Math this week. The Reading Test will be Tuesday and Math is scheduled for Wednesday. Please make sure your child is at school on time and eats a good breakfast.

v  We will not have Spelling words or a Fluency sheet this week! No Homework! J

v  No school this Friday! Teacher Work Day!

v  Thursday is the deadline for the “Be a Champion” list to be turned in for a chance to win Iron Bowl tickets! Please turn your list in if you have not already!

v  Scholastic Book Orders and money are due Thursday! Don’t forget you can order online and earn a free book for your child and our class! I added the link on our webpage if you misplaced your order forms!

v  Next week is Red Ribbon Week in which students are educated about the importance of staying drug free. Next Monday is “Put a cap on drugs”: students wear a hat. Next Tuesday is “Sock it to drugs”: students wear crazy socks. Next Wednesday is “Shade out drugs”: students wear sunglasses. Next Thursday is “Life is sweet drug free”: students will get a treat. Next Friday is “Team up against drugs”: students wear team shirt.

v  We will be having a special Halloween Snack on Monday, October 31^st!  I will send home more information about it later.

v  Thank you to Sarah and her family for providing our Fun Friday treat last Friday! The students enjoyed their “baseball” goodies! Please remind your child that this is a reward for those students who exhibit good behavior and finish their assignments on time during the week.

v  Check out our school website for information and activities we are doing in the classroom! Newsletters, announcements, projects, pictures, etc. are all posted on our classroom website for you to view 24/7! www.sespartans.com. My email is rdwilliams@saralandboe.org if you need to contact me at any time!

Dates to Remember:

October 18^th: Last day of Quarter 1 and Alabama/Auburn book list due

October 19^th: Teacher Workday-No Class for students

October 22-26: Red Ribbon Week (more info will be sent home later)

October 22^nd: Alabama Statewide Parenting Day

October 25^th: Fire Poster Due

October 29^th: Parenting Day for Saraland Elementary (Open House 5 p.m.-7p.m.)

Newsletter from Ms. Williams’ class

October 8-12, 2012

Homework Assignments

*Occasionally there may be assignments added or omitted to homework if we do not get to them in class. Please be flexible. 

The word lists for this week’s story are attached.  Please make sure your child can read/identify all words. 

Spelling Dictation Sentences: Your child will be tested on these sentences on Friday’s spelling test.  They will be required to create their own sentences with spelling words using correct spelling and capitalization of all words along with using the correct punctuation at the end of the sentences.

Dates to Remember:

October 8^th: Fire House Day

October 18^th: Last day of Quarter 1 and Alabama/Auburn book list due

October 19^th: Teacher Workday-No Class for students

October 22-26: Red Ribbon Week (more info will be sent home later)

October 22^nd: Alabama Statewide Parenting Day

October 25^th: Fire Poster Due

October 29^th: Parenting Day for Saraland Elementary (Open House 5 p.m.-7p.m.)

Parent Announcements

• Congratulations to Andie Fort for being our September Spartan Student of the Month!

• Fun Friday

A HUGE thank you to Andie and her family for providing our Fun Friday treat last Friday! Everyone enjoyed their treats! Sarah Martin will provide treats this week! We can’t wait! Please remind your child that this is a reward for those students who exhibit good behavior and finish their assignments on time during the week.

• Alabama vs. Auburn Reading

Don’t forget to fill out and send back the completed “Be a Champion” reading sheet for your child to be entered into the drawing to win Iron Bowl tickets. Your child needs to read at least 6 books. If you need a reading book sheet, let me know.

·         Fire Safety Posters                                                                                                                             Reminder that all posters are due by Thursday, October 25th! This will be a Social Studies grade. A handout was sent home last week regarding this project and contest. If you need a new one, please let me know!

·         Scholastic Book Order

September orders should be arriving one day this week. I will send home October forms one day this week.

·         Homecoming Week: October 8^th-12^th The High School Team will be playing Jackson High School (the Aggies) on Friday, October 12, 2012. We are supporting them by having homecoming week at the elementary school.

§  Monday: Camouflage Day (wear camo to school)

§  Tuesday: Hat Day (wear your favorite hat)

§  Wednesday: Wacky, Tacky Day (wear your tackiest clothes and hairstyle)

§  Thursday: Favorite Sports Team Day (wear your favorite Sports team shirt)

§  Friday: Spirit Day (wear school t-shirt or Homecoming shirt)                                             

·         Classroom Website

Check out our school website for information and activities we are doing in the classroom! Newsletters, announcements, projects, pictures, etc. are all posted on our classroom website for you to view 24/7! www.sespartans.com

Newsletter from Ms. Williams’ class

October 1-5, 2012

Homework Assignments

*Occasionally there may be assignments added or omitted to homework if we do not get to them in class. Please be flexible. 

The word lists for this week’s story are attached.  Please make sure your child can read/identify all words. 

Spelling Dictation Sentences: Your child will be tested on these sentences on Friday’s spelling test.  They will be required to create their own sentences with spelling words using correct spelling and capitalization of all words along with using the correct punctuation at the end of the sentences.

Dates to Remember:

October 5^th: Fire House Day

October 18^th: Last day of Quarter 1 and Alabama/Auburn book list due

October 19^th: Teacher Workday-No Class for students

October 22^nd: Alabama Statewide Parenting Day

October 25^th: Fire Poster Due

Parent Announcements

·        Fun Friday

Thank you to Chloe and her family for providing our Fun Friday treat last Friday! The students enjoyed their ants on a log treats. Please remind your child that this is a reward for those students who exhibit good behavior and finish their assignments on time during the week

·        Room Mom

Thank you to Mrs. Davis (James’ mom) for volunteering to be our Room Mother this year. She is in need of helpers. Even if you are a working mom, we will have things you could do during none school hours if you would like to help. Just send in a note with your name and phone number and I will give it to James’ mom so that she can contact you. Thank you for all your support!

·        Fire Safety Permission Slips                                                                                                             We will be visiting the Fire Safety Trailer on Friday, October 5th. If you have not yet returned your permission form to allow your child to participate, please do so. I need a form back from each student. If you do not wish for your child to visit, just check no on the form.

·        Fire Safety Posters                                                                                                     Reminder that all posters are due by Thursday, October 25th! This will be a Social Studies grade. A handout was sent home last week regarding this project and contest. If you need a new one, please let me know!  

·        Friday Spirit Wear: Students are allowed to wear their Spartan Jersey or Spartan Cheerleading Uniform on Fridays during football season!

·        Pencil Sharpeners: My pencil sharpeners aren’t working very well. Your child needs to have a pencil sharpener (with a top) at their desk so they can sharpen their pencil throughout the day.

·        Homecoming Week: October 8^th-12^thThe High School Team will be playing Jackson High School (the Aggies) on Friday, October 12, 2012. We are supporting them by having homecoming week at the elementary school.

§  Monday: Camouflage Day (wear camo to school)

§  Tuesday: Hat Day (wear your favorite hat)

§  Wednesday: Wacky, Tacky Day (wear your tackiest clothes and hairstyle)

§  Thursday: Favorite Sports Team Day (wear your favorite Sports team shirt)

§  Friday: Spirit Day (wear school t-shirt or Homecoming shirt)                                       

·        Classroom Website

Check out our school website for information and activities we are doing in the classroom! Newsletters, announcements, projects, pictures, etc. are all posted on our classroom website for you to view 24/7! www.sespartans.com. You can always email me rdwilliams@saralandboe.org.

Newsletter from Ms. Williams’ Class

September 24-28, 2012

Homework Assignments

*Occasionally there may be assignments added or omitted to homework if we do not get to them in class. Please be flexible. 

The word lists for this week’s story are attached.  Please make sure your child can read/identify all words. The spelling test this week will be multiple choice and they will have to bubble in the word that is spelled correctly. They will also have to write and spell the word wall words correctly on the test so please practice this at home. 

Dates to Remember:

September 24^th: Annual Title 1 Parenting Meeting @Saraland Middle School (12:00p.m. and 6:00p.m.)

October 18^th: Last day of Quarter 1

October 19^th: Alabama/Auburn book list due

Parent Note

·         Fun Friday:

Thank you to Davis and his family for providing our Fun Friday treat last Friday! The students loved their dirt cake with the gummy “snake” treat! Chloe will be bringing Fun Friday this Friday! We can’t wait!

Parents, please keep in mind that FUN FRIDAY is a reward for those students who exhibit good behavior and finish their assignments on time during the week. I have been having some issues within the classroom with students not completing their assignments and doing bare minimum to get by. Please speak with your child about this.

·         Addition Facts:

Please keep practice addition facts at home with your child. We will take a practice drill every other week.  Your child will have 8 minutes to complete 50 addition facts. Please continue to practice these as much as you can to ensure your child has memorized all facts. When they have to use their fingers, it slows them down during the test.

·         Treasure Chest:

If you have any small toys or items around the house that would make great treasure chest prizes, please donate them to our classroom. We would greatly appreciate all donations!!!

·         INOW

Your child’s INOW login and password were sent home to you last week. Use this to look at your child’s grades weekly online. I will be sending a current progress report sometime this week. Please sign and return it. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me.

·         Be a Champion Reading Contest

A reading list was sent home for all students to read 6 books. When the list is completed, please turn it back in to me with either Alabama or Auburn checked at the top. All students that complete this requirement will have their name put in a drawing to have the chance to win Iron Bowl tickets!

·         Classroom Website

Check out our school website for information and activities we are doing in the classroom! Newsletters, announcements, projects, games, pictures, etc. are all posted on our classroom website for you to view 24/7! www.sespartans.com

Thanks,

Ms. Rhonda Williams

rdwilliams@saralandboe.org

Newsletter from Ms. Williams’ class

September 17-21, 2012

Homework Assignments

*Occasionally there may be assignments added or omitted to homework if we do not get to them in class. Please be flexible. 

The word lists for this week’s story are attached.  Please make sure your child can read/identify all words. 

Spelling Dictation Sentences: Your child will be tested on these sentences on Friday’s spelling test.  They will be required to create their own sentences with spelling words using correct spelling and capitalization of all words along with using the correct punctuation at the end of the sentences.

·        If you haven’t turned in your Scholastic Order please do so by tomorrow! Thanks!!!

Dates to Remember:

September 24^th: Annual Title 1 Parenting Meeting @Saraland Middle School (12:00p.m. and 6:00p.m.)

October 18^th: Last day of Quarter 1

October 19^th: Alabama/Auburn book list due

** Note to Parents **

· Fun Friday

Thank you to James and his family for bringing a VERY S’more Pops and juice for our Fun Friday last week!  Davis' family will be sending Fun Friday treats this week! We can’t wait!!

Parents, please keep in mind that FUN FRIDAY is a reward for those students who exhibit good behavior and finish their assignments on time during the week. I have been having some issues within the classroom with students not completing their assignments and doing bare minimum to get by. Please speak with your child about this.

·         Spelling Homework

Keep in mind that your child can use the Spelling City website in place of their homework assignment. (www.spellingcity.com) I will need proof that they used the website for homework. You can print a certificate from the site as they complete the assignment or you may write me a note letting me know what game or activity they used their spelling words with each night. If your child uses this site in place of their homework sheet, they must have a total of 4 activities completed by Friday. Some students have already started using this site. *If you log on the school website and enter our classroom page, I have a link on our webpage that will take you to the site with the spelling words already listed for you.

·         Addition Facts:

We will be taking a practice fact drill this week. Your child will have 8 minutes to complete 50 addition facts. Please continue to practice these as much as you can to ensure your child has memorized all facts. When they have to use their fingers, it slows them down during the test.

·         Room Mom

Please send me a note if you would like to be our Room Mom.  As our room mom, you will help me plan parties and other special events. J  I would like to say a BIG thank you to all the wonderful mothers and grandmothers who are already helping me! You guys rock!!!

·         Classroom Website

Check out our school website for information and activities we are doing in the classroom! Newsletters, announcements, projects, games, pictures, etc. are all posted on our classroom website for you to view 24/7! www.sespartans.com

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING MY BIRTHDAY SO SPECIAL!!

 I love all my gifts!! 

Newsletter from Ms. Williams’ class

September 10-14, 2012

Homework Assignments