V THE JAGUAR JOURNAL

Merrydale Elementary Presents:

Monday, October 2, 2017

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Ms. Lumar, Principal Ms. Primus, Assistant Principal Mrs. Williams, Executive Secretary

*Safety first: Students cannot be on campus before 8:00 am

*Breakfast is from 8:00 am- 8:20 am

*Students are tardy after 8:30 am. Parents MUST come to the office to sign students in if they are late

*Classroom visits are from 8:00am-8:20 am. Please come to the office to schedule a conference

*Car riders MUST be picked up before 3:35 pm

*ALL visitors must sign in AND have a visitors tag

*State Id required every time you check out a student!

* Check with your child daily for school communications

*Please update your contact information as it changes and encourage your child to learn their phone number and address.

*Students must wear closed –toe shoes (tennis/sneakers)

Oct 2-5: Book Fair 8:00 am- 3:00 pm

*All purchases benefit our school*

Oct 4: Fall Pictures

Oct 6: Parent/Teacher Conferences STUDENTS DO NOT ATTEND

Oct 9: FALL BREAK

Oct 11: End of 1ST 9 weeks

Oct 13: PBIS Recess

Oct 27: PBIS Create a Spooky Treat

Education Websites:

Starfall.com (lower grades)

Zearn.com

StudyIsland.com

Our Pre-k children have made a significant accomplishment of transitioning into the school setting. For the next four weeks we will focus on family. The theme is “I am an important part of my family. We will explore the uniqueness of our families. Showing kindness is the perfect way to share love. In literature we are focusing on speaking in complete sentences and building oral fluency. -Mrs. Ross (Ms. Batiste) & Ms. Semien (Ms. Patton)

We are falling in love with Eurkeka Math! Students are writing and recognizing numbers 1-5. In Kindercorner we are learning about respecting feelings as we watch Alphie and Kangeroo lead by example. Community helpers is the topic for Social Studies and in Science we are focusing on the 5 senses. Ms. Sigler would like to recognize Kadence Scott and Regan Martin for being model students and exhibiting their JAGUAR PRIDE! Parents, please check your child’s homework folder for practice work.-Ms. Sigler & Ms. Singleton

First grade isn’t FALLing behind! We are working hard to learn sight words, text features, adjectives and commutative property. We are also learning how to be a good citizen in social studies along with our lessons from Manners of the Heart. We are also learning about the weather. You can find our stories for the week and Eureka math homework examples on Youtube.com (more info in your child’s homework folder). Success For All (SFA) books will be sent home daily to be signed and returned.-Mrs. Winpigler, Ms. Guillard, & Ms. Lavergne

In second grade we are learning the difference between cardinal and intermediate directions! We are using measuring tools such as rulers and cubs in math. In Reading we are learning how to compare and contrast the most important points presented by two texts on the same topic. For example, we compared The Three Little Pigs story from two different authors using a venn diagram. -Ms. Douglas & Ms. Knox

We have successfully completed a computer based practice assessment. Students are working on creative writing using Writer’s Workshop. We are learning all about comparing and contrasting stories. In the upcoming weeks students will be using our technology in the classroom by practicing skills on StudyIsland.com!-Mrs. Carter-Johnson, Ms. Woolfolk & Mrs. Brumfield

In ELA, we are reading tall tales and legends. We have written short narratives that include correct usage of verbs, proper nouns and hyperboles. In Math we are exploring multistep word problems and mental math. In science we are exploring the human body. For Social Studies we have created maps that identify the world around us with a special focus on the great state of Louisiana! -Ms. Lodge, Ms. Bibbins & Ms. Gordon (Provo)

In social studies and science we are discussing Native Americans & European exchanges by doing in-house research papers and projects. In science the focus is chemical and physical changes. Please encourage and motivate your children to read more at home to enhance their reading fluency and comprehension. You can even ask them to write about what they have read. For Math, flashcards can help with learning multiplication facts. Please ask your children about their day and challenge them. -Ms. Robinson, Ms. Ollie & Ms. Knighton

All students in the gifted program have truly enjoyed art two days a

Need a computer at home? The Capital Area Corporate Recycling Council has laptops available for $49.99! Please call 225-379-3577 for more information!

Exceptional Student Services (ESS)We have been learning about photosynthesis, plants and animal cells. Students are excited as they have been introduced to many subjects and skills. Parents are always welcomed to come in for a classroom observation. Call today to schedule a visit!-Ms. Johnson and Mrs. Perkins (K-5)

Merrydale Elementary Presents:

THE JAGUAR JOURNAL

Monday, October 2, 2017

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Merrydale Spirit Shirts $10