AR Congrats!

Way to get "your read" on!

Congratulations to these new point club members!

50 Point Club
Tyler Sprayberry & Prem Chudgar

25 Point Club
Jaylia Dennel & Eli Prince

50 Point Club
Chyanne Avans & Isaiah Harris

More Reading Congrats!

Congratulations to the following students for meeting
the January Book-It goal of 10 books!




Bailey, Hope, Jarrod, and Isaiah
Not pictured: Alexis (she's been absent this week)

AR Congrats!

Jarrod Rape earned his 25 Point Tag!

Bailey Noles earned her 50 Point Club!

Happy January Birthdays!

Happy Birthday to everyone who is celebrating a January Birthday!

January 4 - Eli Prince

January 6 - Bailey Noles

January 25 - Mrs. Richardson

January 26 - Trystan Smith

January 28 - Jarrod Rape

Story Time w/ Mrs. Massey!

Mrs. Massey is the most amazing Librarian in the world!
We love having story time with her each week!

This week Mrs. Massey taught us about a new kind of writing. It's called persuasive writing. The purpose of course is to talk someone into doing something. In this case, Tyler is pretending to be a school daredevil (a person who takes too many risks). He has decided that he wants to jump of the school roof (aka "table"). Mrs. Massey asked students what to say to Tyler to get him not to jump!

One student said, "You'll get hurt if you jump!" Another said, "You'll break your head". Both are probably correct. These students were trying to reason with Tyler by telling them the dangers of jumping. Maybe it would work but in this case, Tyler was still going to jump.


Finally Chyanne said, "Tyler if you jump a lot of people are going to be very upset and sad." Bailey added, "They would be so sad if anything happened to you because they love you!" These students were trying to speak to Tyler from their hearts. Tyler heard what they were saying and did not want to hurt his friends. So, he got down from the "roof". Mrs. Massey pointed out the importance of trying to persuade friends to make good choices. Ms. Marshall, our guidance counselor, was also present. She said that sometimes as we get older our friends will try to persuade us to try things that are NOT good for us. It is very important that you realize this as peer pressure and stand fast in your beliefs.


Mrs. Massey shared Earrings by Judith Viorst. In this story, a girl tries desperately to persuade her mother to get her ears pierced. The little girl makes incredible promises. The little girl promises to keep her room clean among other things but quickly forgets that promise. My mom (and Mary Poppins) always called them "pie crust" promises. Mom says "pie crust" promises are easily made and easily broken.

The little girl tries many different things to help convince her mother that she needs earrings. Some good and some not so good ways! Do you think she ever talked her Mom into them? Ask you child to share the ending of the delightful story!

Thank you, Mrs. Massey!
Thanks for sharing another great book!
We love you!

Spelling Bee Winners from Wk 19!

Congratulations!
Keep studying those spelling words!

Alexis Keown 1st Place
Chyanne Avans 2nd Place
Connor McFall 3rd Place

Congratulations, Alexis!

Congratulations, Alexis! You've earned 100 A.R. points!

Brrrrrr!

Brrrr..... It's Cold!

Local weather stations are predicting very cold temperatures for the next few days. Weather.com predicts the low for tonight at 23 degrees and tomorrow night at 11 degrees. Please be sure your child dresses appropriately! Dress in layers. Wear a thick coat, not a hoodie! A warm hat and gloves should be worn, especially if your student rides a bus to school in the mornings!

Clipart by:http://www.countrycolors.net

Snow?

Be sure to tune in to local radio and television

stations in the event of inclement weather.

Celebration Time!

Congratulations on your achievements!

We met our AR Reading Goals!
Chyanne Avans
Isaiah Harris
Alexis Keown
Bailey Noles
Tyler Sprayberry

Star Honor Roll
Chyanne Avans
Isaiah Harris
Alexis Keown
Kai Lucas
Connor McFall
Tyler Sprayberry

Honor Roll
Prem Chudgar
Destiny Johnson
Hope Moore
Camden Neal
Bailey Noles
Eli Prince
Jarrod Rape
Trystan Smith

Perfect Attendance
Chris Burse
Ethan Haney
Destiny Johnson
Alexis Keown
Camden Neal
Tyler Sprayberry

Wk 19 Newsletter

Greetings everyone! This week is a busy one for us. Our academic pep rally is today! Report Cards come home today. The weather folks are calling for snow on Tuesday. We’ll keep our fingers crossed on the snow!

Math Workshop

Fractions

Writer’s Workshop
Informational Writing

Reader’s Workshop
Multiple meaning words
Root Words

Phonics
Review

Spelling
-ick
-ay
-ight

Fluency Passage
The Lion and the Mouse
Who Is Out at Night?
The Tiger Story
Saving Up

Word Wall Words
Individualize lists
Handwriting
Review


Important Reminders

• We have P.E. on Monday and Wednesday of this week. Be sure to wear tennis shoes on these days!

• Send in Box Tops and Campbell’s Soup labels. We would love to win the contest again!

• We will have ice cream on Friday. Please send $0.50.

FCA
Fellowship of Christian Athletes

FCA has arrived at Gilbert! This organization meets each Friday. What is FCA?

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is touching millions of lives... one heart at a time. Since 1954, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes has been challenging coaches and athletes on the professional, college, high school, junior high and youth levels to use the powerful medium of athletics to impact the world for Jesus Christ. FCA is the largest Christian sports organization in America. FCA focuses on serving local communities by equipping, empowering and encouraging people to make a difference for Christ.

The FCA Vision
To see the world impacted for Jesus Christ through the influence of athletes and coaches.

The FCA Mission
To present to athletes and coaches and all whom they influence the challenge and adventure of receiving Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, serving Him in their relationships and in the fellowship of the church.

The FCA Values
Our relationships will demonstrate steadfast commitment to Jesus Christ and His Word through Integrity, Serving, Teamwork and Excellence.

Integrity
We will demonstrate Christ-like wholeness, privately, and publicly.

Serving
We will model Jesus' example of serving.

Teamwork
We will express our unity in Christ in all our relationships.

Excellence
We will honor and glorify God in all we do.

Richardson Review January 7-9, 2009

Welcome back! I hope you and your family had an enjoyable holiday break. It is a new year and we have much to do before our time together ends.

READ to SUCCEED

Your child has the opportunity to earn a free ticket to Six Flags by becoming a member of the Six Flags Six Hour Reading Club! You can read books, magazines, comic books, or newspapers. Your AR books also count towards your reading goal. You will need to start reading very soon! Record what you read and the time you spend reading. Please see the form in your child’s folder. The last day to turn in forms is February 25, 2009. No late turn in will be allowed. Please note the change in date! I made a mistake on the newsletters sent home. Sorry :(

January Book It

In addition to the Read to Succeed program, we will also continue our Book-It program. This does not mean you have to read more than usual. You can write down any books you read for both programs. Our goal for January is 10 books! The deadline is January 31.

This Week at a Glance

Here’s a peek at what we will be learning this week!

Math Workshop
Procedures & Routines
Geometry Review

Writer’s Workshop
Procedures & Routines

Phonics
Review

Reader’s Workshop
Procedures & Routines

Important Reminders

• We have P.E. on Wednesday and Friday of this week. Be sure to wear tennis shoes on these days!

• Send in Box Tops and Campbell’s Soup labels. We would love to win the contest again!

• We will have ice cream on Friday. Please send $0.50.

• Report cards will be sent home on Monday due to school being closed on Wednesday!

AR Congratulations

• Ethan Haney 10 Point Club
• Camden Neal 25 Point Club
• Trystan Smith 25 Point Club
• Kai Lucas 50 Point Club



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