Newsletter 9/1/17

News and Happenings

September 1, 2017

Welcome to the 2017-18 School Year Everyone!

Wow, what a busy first week! We are still learning procedures for the classroom. Here are a few things we have been working on by subject areas:

Reading- We have not yet begun working on reading skills. We have only had Library orientation so that students can begin checking out books. It is imperative that students keep up with their books so that they can continue to check out books when we go to the library. We have incorporated reading through the use of Studies Weekly in Social Studies. See the Social Studies section to learn more.

Math- We have began discussing the meaning of multiplication. Students are grasping the concepts rather quickly. You will begin seeing homework for this Module next week once students have had more practice with the concepts. View this Parent Tip Sheet for Module 1 to see what we will be covering. It is a great idea to ask your child about some of the strategies and models we use in class.

Science- In Science, we have been learning about the Scientific Method through conducting our own experiment with lima beans. Next week we will begin learning about Environments and Habitats.

Social Studies- In Social Studies, our topic is "Where In the World Are We?" Students have been learning about the geography of the world as well as South Carolina's geography. We use Studies Weekly to learn about South Carolina. Week 1 discussed "Rivers and Regions" of South Carolina. We will continue to discuss this concept next week.

Mark Your Calendars

Parent Information Night - Thursday, September 7 from 5:30 - 6:30

Please make plans to attend this important session.

I will be sharing important curriculum, grade level, classroom, and grading and assessment information.

We request that this evening is attended by adults only in order to allow all parents and guardians a chance to focus on the information being presented as well as in consideration of space in the classroom.

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New Parent Session - Thursday, September 7 from 6:30 - 7:00

Ms. Scullion will be available in the library to questions.  

All are welcome to come by!

EdVenture Family Night - Tuesday, September 12 from 5:00 - 8:00

Please help us help EdVenture as they plan for their FIRST school session of the year!  

Please complete the two question Google Form survey so we and the EdVenture staff can be prepared.

You may receive this from Mrs. Scullion as well.  

You do not have to complete it more than once,

but you will be able to go back in and edit it if something changes.

Remember that it is only $3.00 (ages 2 and up) and the school will get $2.00 of that back! Click the link for the EdVenture Family Night flyer.

Forest Lake Elementary PTO

Membership and Volunteering - It is never too late to join the Forest Lake Elementary PTO or volunteer to be involved in activities supported by our PTO.  Please check papers previously sent home. Click these links for the PTO form and the Volunteer form.

Charleston Wrap - Our first PTO fundraiser is well underway.  Our PTO uses all monies collected through membership and fundraising events to provide resources and support programs that impact all students! Click the link for the Charleston Wrap flyer.

Follow Up Information

Carpooling  - Mrs. Scullion sent a Google Form out on Tuesday.  Families interested in creating carpools should complete and submit by Friday morning. Here is the link for your convenience: Carpooling

Grade Level Email Lists - Remember to send Mrs. Scullion any email address that you would like to have included in the contact list.

Last, But Not Least …

Check out these great digital resources  …

NASA Space Place: Explore Earth and Space - Free Space Place newsletter subscription for teachers and parents.

Bedtime Math - This group’s goal is to make math a fun part of each child’s daily routine.

Eureka Math Parent Support - There are some great resources available free through this website.