Homework is all done for the year! Mrs. Brown’s Rockin’ News! May 9-13, 2016 Homework is all done for the year! What we are learning! Reading Students will be in differentiated guided reading groups at their instructional level. We will be reading a variety of narratives to help us when writing our own. Context Clues Syllables Text features   Word Work We are reviewing skills and patterns from the year. Grammar Compound sentences 4 types of sentences Writing Persuasive Math Reviewing skills from the year and beginning money Science Animals Specials Schedule Monday: Computer Lab Tuesday: Art Wednesday: Music Thursday: Media Center/Fitness wear gym shoes Friday: PE- wear gym shoes Mrs. Amy Brown abrown@effingham.k12.ga.us Phone 912-754-3326

2016 SES END OF YEAR TITLE I MEETING The 2016 SES End of Year Title I Meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 17th in the SES Front Conference Room.  Parents may choose to attend either the 9am or 6pm meeting for their convenience.  We will review Title I policies from the current school year and provide parents an opportunity to offer input towards the development of next year’s policies. The meeting will focus on a review of the Parental Involvement Policy, School Compact, School Improvement Plan, and use of the 1% set aside funds as well as the development of those policies for the upcoming 2016-2017 school year.  We look forward to seeing you! Ice Cream! First Grade can buy ice cream on Wednesday’s for $1.00. We are not ordering any more for the year so, when it runs out we’re out. Kindergarten registration for the upcoming 2016-2017 school year has begun.  You can make an appointment  in one of two ways: you may visit the district website at www.effinghamschools.com or contact Central Registration at 912-754-2530.  Appointment slots are available from April 12th through May 5th.  Please keep in mind that if you live in Effingham Co and fail to make an appointment during the registration process  your child’s enrollment could be postponed until the week of August 8th and may result in a child missing the first several days of school.  For complete registration information, please check the kindergarten registration headlines found on our district website to link to registration instructions. Please share this information with friends and family. Please note that you do not have to register your child for kindergarten if he or she is currently enrolled in a school based Bright from the Start Pre-K or PSI class within our school district. Calendar May 10- SLO ELA May 11- SLO Math May 12- Opening Ceremonies Rocking Reading Day May 4- Math Facts Challenge practice May 11- Math Facts Challenge May 13- Field Day May 23- Talent Show 1-3 May 24- 8:30 Awards Day(K-1) May 25- Water Day and Last Day Parents are invited to enroll in the Harvey’s Hometown Rewards Key Program to benefit our school. Our school code is 49577. Please fill this section out, cut out, and return to school. Your child will be entered into a weekly drawing to win a prize from the school. ________ I have read Mrs. Brown’s weekly newsletter. Print Student Name_______________________ Print Parent Name ___________________________________________ Parent Signature