html5-img
1 / 9

Upcoming Events

SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY. A Title 1 School & Judy Center Partner FEBRUARY 2013. Our Mission:

liberty-goodman
Télécharger la présentation

Upcoming Events

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY A Title 1 School & Judy Center Partner FEBRUARY 2013 Our Mission: The mission of Sudlersville Elementary School is to educate and enlighten each of our students through an engaging curriculum and high expectations (for behavior and achievement) by dedicated teachers and staff with support of parents and the extended community. Upcoming Events FEBRUARY 2/1 School Spirit/ Movie Night 2/4 African American Read-In 2/4 PFY Spring session begins 2/5 Practice Drills for Emergency Preparedness 2/6 DNR Assembly PreK thru 1st Grades 1:30 pm 2/6 BOE Meeting 6:00 pm 2/12 1st Grade Showcase 5:30 pm 2/12 PTA meeting 6:30 pm 2/12 Scholastic Book Fair Starts 2/12 Scholastic Book Fair open to parents 4-6:30 pm -Media Center 2/12-2/15 Scholastic Book Fair in the Media Center 2/13 Early Dismissal (12noon) Professional Development for Teachers 2/18SCHOOLS CLOSED 2/25 SIT Meeting 3/1 Read Across America Day 3/4 MSA Begins 3/19 MSA Ends Principal’s News Queen Anne's County Public Schools received a certificate of accreditation from the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sudlersville Elementary School was among the QACPS to receive recognition for demonstrating that it is effectively advancing the quality of educational experiences it offers its students and meets its responsibilities to the public and the profession of education, and complies with standards for accreditation that are established by the Middle State Association of Colleges and Schools. The QACPS principals are pictured accepting the certificates at the January Board of Education meeting.

  2. SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL A Title 1 School & Judy Center Partner FEBRUARY 2013 AUTHOR OF THE MONTH CONGRATULATIONS TO: Derrick Troyer Cheyenne Leader The kindergarten students are proud of their winter theme art work. Recently, Ms. Leslie Storm, art teacher joined the SES staff. Ms. Storm teaches kindergarten art. QACPS Annual Awards Gala  We are now accepting nominations for employee recognition. The nomination forms are in the office of SES. Nominations for the following categories will be reviewed: Outstanding New Teacher, Outstanding Bus Driver, Coach of the Year, Sodexo Employee of the Year,, Volunteer of the Year, Outstanding Educational Specialist, Outstanding Operations Employee of the Year, Secretary of the Year, Para-Educator of the Year, Meritorious Service Character Counts, Outstanding Student Services Award, and Leadership Award. The criteria for each category is listed on the form. The nominations are due no later than 4:30 pm on February 15, 2013, and they go to Kathy Easter at QAC Board of Education. Please consider recognizing some of the outstanding employees from SES! The Maryland State Department of Education is interested in the public's view of school discipline policies and practices. As such, surveys have been developed for parents, students and staff. This information will be used to inform the Maryland State Department of Education in reforming its school discipline policies and practices. Please take time to participate in this survey. The website is: http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/newsroom/special_reports/sds

  3. SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL A Title 1 School & Judy Center Partner FEBRUARY 2013 Grade 2 News Pre-K News Kindergarten News Wow! The school year is just flying by in Pre-K. It is hard to believe that we are now in the month of February. Pre-K has been very busy learning about taking care of their teeth, upper and lower case letters of the alphabet, identifying numbers 0-10, sorting and making sets with objects, and making length, height, and size comparisons. Mrs. Chance’s class is still learning about Mexico. Her class will be having a fiesta on February 8th. Next, her class will be taking a pretend trip to Africa. Mrs. Dean’s class is currently on Theme 5: Animals Everywhere. Her class has been learning about many different types of animals, how to sort and graph, using animals. Next, her class will begin Theme 6: Construction Zone. Her class will observe, explore, and manipulate simple machines and begin to learn how to measure objects . On Thursday, February 14th, we will be having our Valentine’s Day party beginning at 9:00 for A.M. Pre-K and 1:00 for P.M. Pre-K. You will be hearing from our room parents very soon. If you have any questions please feel free to call us. February is here and we have a lot to do this month. Everyone continues to work hard. Second grade students are currently writing their first research reports on Amazing Animals. Look for them to come home at some point. They are doing a great job! As we begin our 3rd quarter, we will be working on more regrouping in math; both addition and subtraction. We are also continuing with our Economics Unit in Social Studies. Black History Month is celebrated this month. We will have guest readers come in to read to the students about several famous African Americans and their contributions to our country. Reading progress is being made daily. Please continue to read with your children at home and provide independent reading time for them. It is important reading logs be filled out each day. Use good questioning techniques to make sure your child understands what he/she has read. You will know immediately if they actually DID read. Areminder: please check homework folders and agendas when your child comes home. Besides homework, important class and/or school messages are being communicated through these tools; many of which need to be returned. Really cold weather has finally made its way here. Many of our students are coming to school without proper winter clothing. Please make sure your child comes to school with a coat, gloves, hats and anything else to keep him/her warm. We DO go outside for recess (unless the temperature is at the freezing level). You and your family enjoy Valentine’s Day. If your child would like to fill out Valentine cards for classmates, they may bring them in on the 14th. The date of our 100th day of school celebration will be announced soon. Remember that kindergarten was five days later in starting school so our 100's Day Celebration will be later than those of other grades. Your child will be bringing home more information as we get closer to our 100th day.  There will be many activities on that day and parents are invited to join in the fun. One famous tradition is that each child is to bring in a collection of 100 objects.  Be thinking, with your child, about what he/she can bring to the class to share as a 100 collection.   Third quarter reading logs have been sent home.  Please remember to read with your child and record the books on the log! Thank you, The Kindergarten Team Can you believe we are almost at 100 days of school?  We will be celebrating this month.  We will let you know as the day gets closer. We will also celebrate Valentine's Day on Thursday, February 14.  Room parents will be contacting you.  We look forward to seeing you at our 1st grade Showcase/PTA night on February 12th . Come join us for our class book celebration.1st Grade Team Grade 1 News

  4. SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL A Title 1 School & Judy Center Partner FEBRUARY 2013 Grade 3 News Grade 4 News students will be administered the MSA in Reading the week of March 4th, 2013 as well as the Math MSA the following week, March 11th, 2013. It is imperative that students go to bed early those two weeks so that they will be able to perform to the best of their abilities on the assessments. Some February fun facts… February is “American Heart Month” – exercise your heart! (Look for information regarding “Jump Rope for Heart” coming home soon.) “Children’s Dental Health Week” is the first week of February  Happy Chinese New Year!- “Year of the Snake”- February 10th, 2013 “Student Volunteer Day” is Wednesday, February 20th, 2013. Only “28 days” in the month! No “Leap Year” in 2013. Have a fabulous February and thanks for working with your child in completing the weekly reading log as well as homework. Happy Days! Continue working on those basic multiplication facts.  We are moving full force into division. We are switching one more time for Science starting February 4th. Talk to your children about the interesting things they are learning. The Great Mail Race has begun.  We entered the great mail race with other 4th grade classrooms across the US.  Our goal is to record and learn about our 50 states as the response letters come in. Fantastic February! Happy winter! We are very busy in third grade this month. We will begin the month by completing the Math Quarterly assessments. This test is given to all third graders in Queen Anne’s County. The book fair is coming to S.E.S. the week of February 11th, 2013! Parents and students are welcome to peruse the wonderful selection of books on Book Fair night Tuesday, February 12th, 2013 (a PTA meeting will also be held that night as well.) On Valentine’s Day morning students in each class will enjoy a “Valentine’s breakfast!” A letter will be coming home soon concerning this event. Schools are closed Monday, February 18th, 2013 for “President’s Day.” Looking ahead to March our

  5. SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL A Title 1 School & Judy Center Partner FEBRUARY 2013 Health Room Guidance With cold and flu season upon us lets take a minute to talk about sore throats.  What is the difference between strep throat and a sore throat from a cold. What can we do to feel better if we have a sore throat.Most sore throats are caused by viruses and are part of a cold.  About 10% of sore throats are due to strep bacteria.  A throat culture or rapid strep test performed by your medical doctor is the only way to distinguish strep throat from viral sore throat. Without treatment, a strep throat can have some rare but serious complications.Viral sore throats usually last 3 to 4 days.  Strep throat responds well to antibiotics.  After taking antibiotics for 24 hours, your child is no longer contagious and can  return to school if child is fever free for 24 hours without the aid of acetaminophen or ibuprofen.  Children over 8 years of age can gargle with warm salt water (1/4 teaspoon of salt per glass).  Children over 4 years of age can suck on lollipops or hard candy. (butterscotch seems to be a soothing flavor)  Children over age 1 year can sip on warm chicken broth or warm apple juice.Keep diet soft and not too spicy for ease of eating.  Acetaminophen or ibuprofen may be given for a few days if your child has a fever over 101 degrees or a great deal of throat discomfort. Keeping your child well hydrated is necessary as well during colds and sore throat. Should you request that your child be able to carry water during the school day, please remember to send student in with only a clear plastic water container.     Character Counts! has been a program implemented in the QAC public school for many years. “CC! improves the lives of the adults who teach it-and the communities that embrace it. CC! gives kids a framework for ethical living. Simply put, we help make kids make better choices to make everyone’s life better” We are in need of Character Counts coaches at SES. Please won’t you consider giving 15 minutes a week to your child’s classroom, teaching children about character. Please call Mrs. Webster if you are interested. SES Welcomes, New Tutors by: Michele Hampton SES has two new tutors joining the staff, Chris Adelsberger and Julia Nelson. The tutors will work with students in the areas of reading and math at all grade levels. Please join me in welcoming them to our staff!

  6. SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL A Title 1 School & Judy Center Partner FEBRUARY 2013 Reading STEM 2. Encourage curiosity and questioning. Rather than giving an answer or a solution to a problem, encourage your child to research information and/or to come up with several possible solutions for a problem.3. View science and technology TV and videos with your child. Talk together about the program you viewed afterward.4. Make your home a STEM-friendly place. Be enthusiastic about ideas that your child wants to test (within reason). Set up a place for experimenting and building prototypes. Provide materials for experiments. These don’t have to be expensive. Materials might include things like paper cups, craft sticks, glue, etc.5. Direct your child to these websites for information and STEM fun: Design Squad – This PBS site features creative activities, engaging video, interactive games, and exciting contests. Discover Engineering – At this site children can view videos, play interactive games, and design “Cool Stuff.” National Geographic Education – This website features educational activities and videos, including some STEM activities. 6. Display curiosity about things you see and show your own interest in learning. This may be the most important tip of all. Your enthusiasm will be the greatest motivator for your child’s interest in STEM.Tips copied from http://www.middleweb.com/3569/10-stem-tips-for-parents/If you want any more information about STEM education, please contact Mrs. Valenti at 410-438-3164 extension 206 or by email at sherry.valenti@qacps.org Reading Comprehension TipsHelp your child retain what he reads - a crucial skill to becoming a successful reader.*Help your child read aloud.  This forces him to go slower, which gives him more time to process what he reads.  Plus, he's not only seeing the words, he's hearing them, too.  You can also take turns reading aloud. * Provide the right kind of books.  Make sure your child gets lots of practice reading books that aren't too hard.  He should recognize at least 90% of the words without any help.  Stopping any more often than that to figure out a word makes it difficult for him to focus on the overall meaning of the story. * Reread to build fluency.  To gain meaning from text, your child needs to read quickly and smoothly - a skill known as fluency.  By the end of 2nd grade, for example, your child should be able to read 90 words a minute.  Rereading familiar, simple books gives your child practice at decoding words quickly, so he'll become more fluent.  Reading Log AwardsAll students who met their reading goal for Quarter 2 will receive a reading award , a free book and 5 Eagle Bucks at our awards assembly on Jan. 30th.   Students who are consistently reading at home and doing their reading logs are making steady progress in reading.  It truly makes a difference!   As I have said, "The  more students read, the better reader's they become.  Hats off to those parents who are supporting their students at home in becoming successful readers. Mrs. Thurber Reading Specialist What is STEM?by Mrs. Valenti You may have heard the term “STEM” in the news lately.  STEM stands for “Science, Technology, Engineering and Math”.   According to the Maryland State Department’s website, “STEM education is an approach to teaching and learning that integrates the content and skills of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.  STEM Standards of Practice guide STEM instruction by defining the combination of behaviors, integrated with STEM content, which is expected of a proficient STEM student. These behaviors include engagement in inquiry, logical reasoning, collaboration, and investigation.  The goal of STEM education is to prepare students for post-secondary study and the 21st century workforce.”  We know that our students need to be literate in these skills to keep up with the global economy.  Currently, we have two STEM enrichment groups at Sudlersville Elementary, and the staff is participating in STEM staff development.  We want to encourage all students to become more interested in STEM, and there are some ways that you can help at home:1. Be alert for opportunities to talk with your child about STEM-related topics. For example, talk about gravity when your child tosses a ball in the air.  Discuss fractions or percent when you slice a pie.

  7. SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL A Title 1 School & Judy Center Partner FEBRUARY 2013 Media News SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR! Please join us for the Scholastic Book Fair on February 12th -15th in the Media Center. It will be open to parents on February 12th from 4-6:30 pm. If anyone would like to work the Scholastic Book Fair for a couple of hours during this week, please email or call Mrs. Kelly Embert at Kellly.embert@qacps.org or 410-438-3164. We are in need of some new faces to help with this event. Please consider helping!!!!! Thanks so much!!!! Our school will be participating in the Delmarva Shorebirds "Hit the Books" reading program again this year. The students will be receiving a bookmark with a letter explaining the program. Please ask your child for the letter and encourage them to participate. The Scholastic Book Fair will be set up in the Media Center during February 12th, 13th & ending on the 14th. This book fair will raise money to buy more books to support the Common Core Curriculum. "KISS" (Kids Inviting Someone Special) is the theme for the book fair. Invitations will be sent home with your child inviting someone special to come and shop with them. If you have any questions please call Mrs. Embert at 410-438-3164. Happy Reading!!!! The Judy Center Partnership News Spring is right around the corner and the Family Center is having a Rummage Sale on March 9th @ Centreville Elementary School! This is a fundraiser to benefit the Family Center but also a great opportunity for you to do a little Spring cleaning early! We are looking for donations of household items, clothing, toys, art, tools, furniture, etc. Please contact Tara Coleman @ the Family Center if you have anything to donate. 410.438.3182 or stop in the Judy Center office and talk to Lori. The Judy Center is looking for your young children! Finding the children in the community who are birth-age 4 and offering school readiness activities, playgroups and home visits is a goal we are constantly working on. If you have a younger sibling at home or know of a child in the community, contact Lori Yarbrough @ 410.438.3887 or stop in our office (room #7) for a free school readiness bag of goodies! SES HAS HEART! SES 2012-2013 Our American Cancer Society Relay for Life Team will be selling treats for $1.00 to support the American Cancer Society. Forms will be sent home Friday, Feb. 1st and will need to be returned with payment before Wednesday, February 13, 2013. The candy treat will be given out during lunch on Feb. 13th or 14th. If you have any questions, please contact Sara Clark. We will be selling yearbooks soon.  Cost will be $16. Orders will be due by Spring Break (March 27).  Books will arrive in June.

  8. SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL A Title 1 School & Judy Center Partner FEBRUARY 2013 Parent Involvement Math Matters CONTENT: MEASUREMENT AND DATA Measurement and data skills help students compare and classify information. Students will be able to describe attributes, classify objects and quantify the objects in each category, display this information and communicate their results. In addition, students in grades 2 and up will work with time and money. Students will relate their computational skills such as adding and subtracting and repeated addition (multiplication) to measurements and scales. They will also represent and interpret data in table or graph formats. Why does my child need this skill? Measurement: Many occupations and hobbies use measurement. Developing the ability to measure and compare will empower students to succeed in their work areas when they grow up. Data: We live in an informational age where many facts are presented in graph format. Children need to be able to read and understand this information. HOME SCHOOL CONNECTION When you are measuring at home- for length, capacity or time- involve your child! See if they can compare which has more or less, which is longer or shorter. Look for graphs and pictures in magazines, online and in your surroundings. Talk about grouping and counting items, sorting items and comparing items- at home, while shopping or traveling. Math is everywhere! Thank you to the parents who attended the PAC (Parent Advisory Committee) meeting on January 29th. An overview was given of the Title I program and the Common Core Curriculum at SES in addition to a discussion of upcoming events. There was open discussion and suggestions made by parents. As a result, we will be making the Computer Lab available to parents for usage one evening per week. Details and dates of availability will be sent home soon. Positive Power Words Using the following Positive Power Words provided by “Parenting Partners – Assets for Achievement” help support your child’s ability for healthy development and success at school: Words for listening well – Tell me more. That’s interesting. How can I help? How do you feel about that? Please, thank you, good morning (extended courtesies to your children) Thank you for showing me how to do that (when your children give you computer tips, etc.) Words for encouraging – You’re really good at that. That’s wonderful – how’d you do that? I’m so proud of you! Way to go! I wish I could do that as well as you. I couldn’t have done that without you. I love you forever, I’ll like you for always. Words that affirm character – You’re a very considerate person. Your hard work is really paying off. You really stick with the projects you start. You’re a good conversationalist. You take care of animals so well. I can always count on you. Words that frame a positive future – I think you’re really going to enjoy college someday. You’re really good at speaking and debating; you’ll be good at forensics once you get to high school. You’re very musical; you can enjoy playing that guitar your whole life. You’re so good with math. That opens up so many career choices for you. Using these words on a regular basis will go a long way to making a positive impact on your child. Upcoming events: Information on the Family Math Event at Millington Food Lion will be sent home soon. We will also be holding a Family Financial Literacy event in April. Elaine Butler, Parent Coordinator x248 COMMON CORE UPDATE: Our mid-year Math Benchmarks were given the end of January and beginning of February. The scores from these assessments will inform teachers and school staff of areas of strengths and weaknesses in our students and their math progress. STANDARDS OF MATHEMATICAL PRACTICE #5 - Use appropriate tools strategically. This standard asks students to develop a range of problem solving skills and competencies with tools that mathematicians use and be able to select which tools and strategies can be used to solve any given problem. In younger grades tools would include counting chips, manipulatives, number lines and ten frames. By grades 2 and 3, students may draw pictures as their tool, make a list or a table or draw a model on graph paper. By grades 3 and 4, students may use actual measuring tools (rulers and protractors), number lines, pictures or manipulatives to solve problems. In all grades, the use of estimation is encouraged as a tool to solve problems. Technology, such as calculators and computer models may also serve as math tools to solve problems. Students are also encouraged to share what tools and strategies they used and their reasons for using them as they solve problems.

  9. SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL A Title 1 School & Judy Center Partner FEBRUARY 2013 January Students of the Month

More Related