Thursday, May 15, 2014

School Supply Pack Information

 

From the PMES Foundation:
School supply packs for 2014-2015 school year are ready to be ordered. No more shopping hassles, crowds, traffic or guess work!  These packs include ALL bulk items; such as Ziploc bags, tissues and Clorox wipes to name a few. These packs are cheaper than Wal-Mart ( We personally went and priced it).  All name brand items the teachers requested. We only have one month to order them so they will be available at sneak a peek.
Please go to www.epipacks.com.
The school ID is PIC015.  Orders are available only online. The link will be on the school website.
Deadline to order for upcoming school year is JUNE 15th! Questions email pmesfoundation@comcast.net.

Saturday, May 10, 2014

May 12- 16 and May 19, 20, 21


Upcoming Events: 
Monday, May 12- Charlotte's Web day (dress like a farmer & bring in favorite stuffed farm animal)
Tuesday, May 13- Friendship & Yearbook signing day
Wednesday, May 14- Camp day (academic centers) (bring flashlight)
Thursday, May 15- Beach day (academic centers) (bring beach towel & sunglasses)
Friday, May 16- Our class movie day.  
                 This is a reward for reaching our math goal.
                  Students may wear pajamas and bring in a stuffed animal.
Monday, May 19- End of the Year Celebration & Ice Cream Social
Tuesday, May 20- Board Game day, Dismissal at 12:10
Wednesday, May 21- LAST DAY, Dismissal at 12:10

During integrated reading we will:
- work on fluency through oral reading
- have differentiated guided reading lessons.

During Writing Workshop the students will:
- begin writing how to paragraphs. (ELACC1W2)
Spelling: List 30, test on Friday before the movie
In math the students will add 2 digit numbers using concrete models or drawings and strategies. (MCC1.NBT.4)

Mrs. Folsom 

Monday, May 5, 2014

May 5- 9

 
Field Day: Friday, May 9
(Remember to put sunscreen on your child prior to coming to school.)

During integrated reading we will continue our Charlotte's Web book study.
The students will:

- listen and visualize read aloud text Charlotte's Web.
- ask and answer questions about key details in read aloud text. (ELACC1SL2)
- retell story including key details. (ELACC1RL2)
- identify who is telling the story at various points in a text. (ELACC1RL6)
- compare and contrast characters in the story. (ELACC1RL9)
- learn about contractions.
- have differentiated guided reading lessons.

During Writing Workshop the students will:
- begin writing how to paragraphs. (ELACC1W2)
 
Spelling:
List 29 (went, old, stop, great, tell): Test Thursday morning
 
In math the students will add 2 digit numbers using concrete models or drawings and strategies. (MCC1.NBT.4)
 
Mrs. Folsom 

Sunday, April 27, 2014

April 28- May 2

 
Remember to always send in a note if your child has a transportation change.  If your child is riding a different bus home with friend, you must send in a note. Students cannot ride a bus other than their regular bus without a bus pass signed from the office. The bus pass can be found on our school’s website.

During integrated reading we will continue our Charlotte's Web book study.
The students will:

- listen and visualize read aloud text Charlotte's Web.
- ask and answer questions about key details in read aloud text. (ELACC1SL2)
- retell story including key details. (ELACC1RL2)
- identify who is telling the story at various points in a text. (ELACC1RL6)
- compare and contrast characters in the story. (ELACC1RL9)
- learn about contractions.
- have small group phonics lessons depending on individual needs. (ELACC1.RF.1a, 2b,d, 3a,b,g)
- have differentiated guided reading lessons.
- compare and describe various animals by appearance, motion, growth and basic needs.(S1L1d)

During Writing Workshop the students will:
- begin writing how to paragraphs. (ELACC1W2)
- finish informative text with topic, facts, and closure from animal research collected from
Pebble Go.(ELACC1W2,ELACC1W6)
 
Spelling:
List 27- test Monday
List 28- put, play, away, again, off
 
In math the students will partition circles and rectangles into two and four equal parts using words halves, fourths, and quarters. (MCC1.G.3)
 
Mrs. Folsom 

Sunday, April 20, 2014

April 21- 25



During integrated reading we will continue our Charlotte's Web book study.
The students will:

- listen and visualize read aloud text Charlotte's Web.
- ask and answer questions about key details in read aloud text. (ELACC1SL2)
- retell story including key details. (ELACC1RL2)
- identify who is telling the story at various points in a text. (ELACC1RL6)
- compare and contrast characters in the story. (ELACC1RL9)
- review -ar, -er, -ir and -or words
- have small group phonics lessons depending on individual needs. (ELACC1.RF.1a, 2b,d, 3a,b,g)
- have differentiated guided reading lessons.
- compare and describe various animals by appearance, motion, growth and basic needs.(S1L1d)

During Writing Workshop the students will:
- write informative text with topic, facts, and closure from animal research collected from
Pebble Go.(ELACC1W2,ELACC1W6)
 
Spelling: List 27- such, here, take why, help
 
In math the students will learn how to tell time on an analog and digit clock to the hour and half hour. (MCC1.MD.3)

Mrs. Folsom 

Sunday, April 13, 2014

April 14- 18





We will be having a Math Facts Egg hunt on Friday, April 18 at 1.  Have your child bring in a basket on Friday for the Egg hunt. Also please send in a bag of individually wrapped candy by Tuesday.

During integrated reading we will continue our Charlotte's Web book study.
The students will:

- listen and visualize read aloud text Charlotte's Web.
- ask and answer questions about key details in read aloud text. (ELACC1SL2)
- retell story including key details. (ELACC1RL2)
- identify who is telling the story at various points in a text. (ELACC1RL6)
- compare and contrast characters in the story. (ELACC1RL9)
- review -ar, -er, -ir and -or words
- have small group phonics lessons depending on individual needs. (ELACC1.RF.1a, 2b,d, 3a,b,g)
- have differentiated guided reading lessons.
- compare and describe various animals by appearance, motion, growth and basic needs.(S1L1d)

During Writing Workshop the students will:
- write informative text with topic, facts, and closure from animal research collected from
Pebble Go.(ELACC1W2,ELACC1W6)
 
Spelling: List 26
 
In math the students will learn how to tell time on an analog and digit clock to the hour and half hour. (MCC1.MD.3)

Mrs. Folsom 

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Spring Fling 2014

Spring Fling at Allatoona High School Friday April, 25 5:30-8:30 Wristbands $10 preorder or $12 at the door Wristbands get you...all inflatables, The Game Truck, all carnival games with prizes, face painting, performances by AHS, Band, Durham Fiddlers and much more! New this year we have the Waffle House!!! Serving made to order favorites like their famous hashbrowns! Bring cash for Waffle House & concession stand. Annual Silent Auction with all proceeds going back to PMES is now accepting Credit Cards!! Please volunteer & sign up for donations at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0545A4AC2DAA8-picketts High School Volunteers please sign up at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D48A8AD29AAF58-picketts1/7424058 Or contact Karen Williams at thewillfam4@gmail.com Questions contact Michelle Puccio at michellepuccio@gmail.com or Melanie Archer at mlarcher4.ma@gmail.com