This week at glance…10/15-10/19

Good evening families~
Here is this week at a glance.

ELA~

Writing~ Publish and share personal narratives- Topic: Roller Coasters

Spelling~ Week 6.

Auggie & Me- Continue reading, discussing and responding to reading.

Math~

4th~ Cont. lessons with adding and subtracting multi-digit whole numbers using the standard algorithm.

5th Module 1 Assessment- Thursday 10/18/18.

Social Studies~

4th~ Government assessment this week.

5th- Continue Three Worlds Meet unit.

Science~

4th- Continue with the Energy unit and complete Mystery 4.

5th~ Continue the Chemical and Property of matter unit.

7 Habits & Leader in Me~
Students will write their personal/career goals.  Ask your child where do they see themselves 20 years from today???

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Important Dates:

10/15/18- Cipriano Run!! Good luck to all the runners!!

10/19/18- Haunted School. Here is the link to sign up to help make this evening a success!!

Update…10/12/18

This weekend…

Math-

4th~ zearn.org

5th~ Review- Long division activity sheet.

ELA~

Pen Pal letters~ Ask your child about meeting their pen pals through Google classroom today!!

Reading 20-30 minutes, reading logs, and book projects.

Below please read two messages from the PTA

Have a great weekend!!

Mrs. Currie

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IMPORTANT UPDATES-10/8/18

Good afternoon families~

Important Updates~

Coming home~ DTE ENERGY KITS & Home Energy Worksheet. Please complete the home energy worksheet by tomorrow 10/9/18.

If you choose to do this online.
Here is the link:

https://thinkenergy.org/dte

The Worksheet still NEEDS to be returned with a confirmation code in the empty box. Thank you in advance for completing this!

October Reading Logs~ Due- November 1st.

This month the students will complete an at home Book Project!!! Please see attachment. I sent the hard copy home as well! Just let me know if you have any questions. This Cereal book project is due November 12th!!! Have your child use Habit #2 Begin with the End in Mind, when completing this project! As November 12th will sneak up on all of us…:)

Copy of October book project.

Math~

4th- Parents please review and sign your child’s Mid-Module Assessment. Students are to return these tomorrow! All students did an outstanding job on this!! Make sure to wish them a congratulations!

5th- Lesson 12 Homework #1-3 #4 is a challenge. Link to video below.

https://embarc.online/mod/page/view.php?id=267

*** Both grades- Students are expected to practice math for at least 15 minutes at home on

Zearn.org ***

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Events:

10/9/18- PBIS reward- DHS CHOIR

10/9/18- Watch Dog Pizza night 6-7:30 p.m.

10/12/18- 1/2 day students, 11:45 a.m. dismissal.

If you have any questions, please feel free to send me an email.

Have a great rest of the day.

Mrs. Currie

This week at a glance 10/8-10/12

Good afternoon families~

I hope everyone is enjoying the weekend!

Math~

4th~ Mid-Module Assessment-Monday 10/8/18

5th~ Module 1 Assessment Wednesday or Thursday this week. The last lesson in this module is dividing decimals.

Science~

4th~ Mystery- Could you knock down a building using dominoes?

5th~ Mystery-What do fireworks, rubber, and silly putty have in common?

ELA~

Writing~ Wrapping up our first 5 paragraph narrative essay!!!!

Reading~ Group work with Auggie & Me. Questions will be sent for homework this week.

Students will be turning in their reading logs tomorrow 10/8/18. They will be receiving another one for the month of October. I will check the reading responses in their RRJ at school. They do NOT have to tear out the sheets.

Spelling~ Week #5

Social Studies~

5th- Unit 1- Three Worlds Meet. Students will receive their Government unit results this week.

4th- Finishing the government unit. Next unit is U.S. & Spatial Terms.

Leader In Me- 7 Habits

Students will continue to study Habit 1- Being Proactive! Ask your child what is the difference between reactive and proactive language?? What is the importance of using the 7 Habits Language?

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Important Dates:

10/8/18- Monday, DTE presentation 10:30 Media Center

10/8/18- Monthly reading logs due

10/9/18- PBIS reward – DHS Choir

10/9/18- Watch DOGS Pizza & meeting

10/10/18- Walk to School Day!!!

10/12/18- 1/2 day for students 11:45 a.m. dismissal. Teacher professional development in the P.M.

Have a great rest of the day!

Warmly,
Mrs. Currie

Update 10/4/18

Good evening-

Here are some updates below:

Social Studies-

5th-Government Assessment tomorrow! Students can use notes, & resources.

4th-Government Assessment next week. Date TBD

Math-

4th- Lesson 10 Homework

Mid- Module Assessment-Monday 10/8/18. Review will be sent home tomorrow.

5th-Lesson 11 Homework #1-3

#4 Challenge.

Spelling- Test tomorrow. Projects and Activities are due as well.

DTE energy will be presenting to my whole class on Monday. Being that your child is in a split, both grades may participate. That means 5th graders have an opportunity to do this again. Tonight a blue note was sent home to the 5th grade. Only return this, if you choose to OPT out.

Have a great rest of the evening!

Mrs. Currie

10/2/18

Here is a recap of today and tonight’s homework:

Math~

4th- Lesson 9~ #1-3 #4 Challenge

https://embarc.online/mod/page/view.php?id=757

5th- Lesson 10~ All #1-5

https://embarc.online/mod/page/view.php?id=265

ELA~
Students are to read and answer question #1 in their Reading Response Journal for Auggie & Me.

Reminder~ Reading Logs and 3 at home reading responses are due 10/8/18. I will pass out the new Reading log for October on Monday the 8th.

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Tomorrow is count day!!! 10/3/18

PTA Weekly update:

This week:–Tuesday, October 2nd, PTA meeting, 4 PM A peek to next week: –Friday, October 12th, Half-Day, 11:45 AM dismissal

Please join us for our next PTA meeting *tomorrow*, Tuesday, October 2nd, in the cafeteria at 4 PM! We will be discussing this month’s events. We will also start having a short “Leader in Me” educational presentation in our upcoming meetings! This is an excellent way to truly understand the “Leader in Me” program our students are taught, and will help us achieve a sought-after Lighthouse School Status. As an incentive to boost attendance, we will raffle off a $10 gift card at every meeting this school year. AND for any 2–yes,2!–individuals who attend every meeting from October through June, you will be entered into a Raffle to win a $50 cash prize! See you all on Tuesday!!! Haunted School is Friday, October 19th!  As always, we need many volunteers to make this special event a success. We also need lots of donations of candy and spider-webbing!  These can be left in the PTA bin outside the front office at any time. You can sign up here or review the various roles and needs for the event:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090e4caaa72da4fd0-20181  Any questions, please contact Kelly Panackia at kellypanackia@gmail.com or Gwynn Bondy at gwynn.bondy@gmail.com. Welcome back for another fun road rally! This year’s theme is “Saturday Night Live”!Saturday, November 3rd, 6 PM, Lindbergh parking lot While not an official PTA-event, this has been a fun annual event for Lindbergh parents, teachers, and friends for some years (adults only!).  Teams will participate in tasks or activities at each stop in order to receive clues to the next location. Start planning your costume now! Please mention team name as soon as you can. Please label an envelope with “Road Rally” and put your team name, members, and $10 per member inside. Place the envelope in the mailbox of 140 South Martha, the PTA mailbox, or you can hand it to Emily Blumenstein, Sonia Goff, or Erin Andrews. Teams can include as many members as legally allowed for the vehicle. Please have all envelopes turned in by Monday, October 29th. Please sign up to help out during this much loved event for our students! Dates are available throughout the year. Sign up here:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090e4caaa72da4fd0-20182019 Have you signed up lately to be a Watch D.O.G.?  Dads, we’re talking to you!  You are welcome to come into school for the day to help out in classrooms and during lunch and recess.  Other male family members are also welcome (grandfathers, uncles, older brothers).  You just need to have a current background check on file and must sign up in the school office or by e-mailing watchdogs@dearbornschools.org.  If you would like more information, visit www.dadsofgreatstudents.com.

Amazon Smile is a simple way to  earn money for our school while shopping through Amazon.com. Sign up using the link below, and choose Charles A. Lindbergh PTA as your charity.  We earn 0.5% of the amount you spend each time you go to amazonsmile.com to make your regular Amazon purchases. Sign up here and encourage your friends and family to do the same: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/38-2231538 Make sure your Kroger Rewards information is up to date! Go to Krogercommunityrewards.com and follow the directions using our organization name and/or NPO number: Charles A. Lindbergh Elementary PTA #84204. A percentage of your Kroger purchases comes back to the school.

Cafeteria volunteers are always needed during the lunch periods! Please consider helping out when you can. 11:30 AM –1 PM daily The kids would love to have you there! Stay in touch with the PTA through text messages. Don’t miss out! Text “@flyers500” to 81010.

This week at a glance…10/1-10/5

Good afternoon families~

I think Fall has officially arrived. My favorite season!

ELA~ Narrative writing.

Auggie & Me, group work and comprehension questions. If your child does not have a copy of the book yet, please let me know and I can provide one from the school library.

Spelling~ Week 4 on I-Learn

Math~

4th- Lesson 9-10, Mid-Module Assessment this week. Date TBD.

5th~ Topic E- Lesson 12- Multiply decimals and Topic F- Lesson 13- Divide decimals.

Possibly Lesson 14.

Science~

4th- Mystery 2- Energy

5th- Mystery 2- Property of Matter

Social Studies~

Both grades Government unit test Friday.

Leader in Me~ 7 Habits

1st class this week, along with our PBIS reward party on Thursday.

Habit 1- Continue with Habit 1~ Being Proactive- Students will learn more about having a Growth Mindset.  Ask your child what does it mean to have a growth mindset?

Below are some important announcements:

Come get an introduction to the 7 Habits of Happy Families at the next PTA meeting!

When:  Tuesday, October 2nd

Where:  School Cafeteria

Time:  4:00

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10/2- 4/5 after school team sports (every  Tuesday)

10/4- Choir (every Thursday)

Friday, October 12th- 1/2 day students-11:45 dismissal. Teachers Professional Development.

Have a great rest of the weekend!

Mrs. Currie

Today- 9/27/18

Good evening~

Math homework~

4th~ Lesson 8~ #3 & 5

https://embarc.online/mod/page/view.php?id=756

5th~ Lesson 9~ #1, 2 (finish if need be), and 4. Complete your Sprint & get your quiz signed and return.

https://embarc.online/mod/page/view.php?id=264

TO ALL PARENTS~

*** When there is extra credit on quizzes or tests- Note I do not add these points to the overall quiz or assessment. I mark it in my grade book under the Common Core Standard that they scored on. It will go towards the student’s overall grade! *** I hope this clears up any questions.

Spelling~

Students have a projects, activities and a test tomorrow.

Have a great rest of the evening!

Mrs. Currie

Mid-Week Update

Good evening families~

Tonight’s math homework is to watch the video and only complete the numbers listed below.

4th~Lesson 8- Only number #1

https://iblog.dearbornschools.org/curried/wp-admin/post-new.php

5th~ Lesson 9- Only number #2

https://embarc.online/mod/page/view.php?id=264

Tomorrow is Picture Day!!!

Have a great rest of the evening!

PTA Weekly Update….

This week: –Monday, September 24th, Box Tops Contest deadline –Thursday, September 27th, Picture Day! A peek to next week: –Tuesday, October 2nd, PTA meeting, 7 PM Haunted School is Friday, October 19th!  As always, we need many volunteers to make this special event a success. We also need lots of donations of candy and spider-webbing!  These can be left in the PTA bin outside the front office at any time. You can sign up here or review the various roles and needs for the event:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090e4caaa72da4fd0-20181  Any questions, please contact Kelly Panackia atkellypanackia@gmail.com or Gwynn Bondy atgwynn.bondy@gmail.com. **Deadline is TODAY!** It’s Box Tops collection time again! Lindbergh Elementary is once again collecting Box Tops to earn money for our school! Simply glue the coupons on the attached sheet that comes home with your child and return them to school by Monday, September 24th. You can also submit them in groups of 50 in plastic baggies.  Watch for a letter going home with students this week. The classroom that collects the most Box Tops will win a special surprise! Thanks for all of your support! Welcome back for another fun road rally! This year’s theme is “Saturday Night Live”! Saturday, November 3rd, 6 PM, Lindbergh parking lot While not an official PTA-event, this has been a fun annual event for Lindbergh parents, teachers, and friends for some years (adults only!).  Teams will participate in tasks or activities at each stop in order to receive clues to the next location. Start planning your costume now! Please mention team name as soon as you can. Please label an envelope with “Road Rally” and put your team name, members, and $10 per member inside. Place the envelope in the mailbox of 140 South Martha, the PTA mailbox, or you can hand it to Emily Blumenstein, Sonia Goff, or Erin Andrews. Teams can include as many members as legally allowed for the vehicle. Please have all envelopes turned in by Monday, October 29th. Please sign up to help out during this much loved event for our students! Dates are available throughout the year. Sign up here:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090e4caaa72da4fd0-20182019 Have you signed up lately to be a Watch D.O.G.?  Dads, we’re talking to you!  You are welcome to come into school for the day to help out in classrooms and during lunch and recess.  Other male family members are also welcome (grandfathers, uncles, older brothers).  You just need to have a current background check on file and must sign up in the school office or by e-mailingwatchdogs@dearbornschools.org.  If you would like more information, visit www.dadsofgreatstudents.com. Amazon Smile is a simple way to  earn money for our school while shopping through Amazon.com. Sign up using the link below, and choose Charles A. Lindbergh PTA as your charity.  We earn 0.5% of the amount you spend each time you go to amazonsmile.com to make your regular Amazon purchases. Sign up here and encourage your friends and family to do the same: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/38-2231538 Make sure your Kroger Rewards information is up to date! Go to Krogercommunityrewards.com and follow the directions using our organization name and/or NPO number: Charles A. Lindbergh Elementary PTA #84204. A percentage of your Kroger purchases comes back to the school. Cafeteria volunteers are always needed during the lunch periods! Please consider helping out when you can. 11:30 AM –1 PM daily The kids would love to have you there! Stay in touch with the PTA through text messages. Don’t miss out! Text “@flyers500” to 81010. Copyright © 2018 Charles A. Lindbergh PTA, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you asked to be put on the PTA email list. Our mailing address is: Charles A. Lindbergh PTA 500 N. Waverly Dearborn, MI 48128 Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences