This past week we worked on 1 STEP WORD PROBLEMS. I introduced a strategy that gives students 5 things to do to figure out the problem. It’s called the CUBES strategy. Click on the word CUBES here to learn more about this strategy. These types of problems will be in the next homework packet.
Each day at 2:45-3:35 we visit one of our specialists. On the Homework Packet each day I list Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4.
Our Day 1 is Music with Amber Bretz. The Christmas Concert is at Fair Haven Church on Tuesday, December 13! For those of you new to Georgetown…. this is a very special program that will get you ready for the holidays!
Day 2 is Art with Josie Brouwer. There will be an Art Show in April!
Day 3 is the STEAM studio with Angela Totten. Please click on the link to see what we did today in the Steam Studio!
Day 4 is PE with Taryn Nienhuis and Shelley VanKoevering. The Turkey Trot is Tuesday, October 25! There are prizes…. including turkeys!
On Monday we took our first Math Quick Quiz. After each “Big Idea” we take an assessment that helps build the grade for the report card.
Attached to your child’s Quick Quiz is a grading sheet that says: Unit 1: Quick Quiz #1
_________ I can fluently add and subtract within 20
_________ I can identify odd and even numbers.
I will put a 1,2 or 3 on the lines.
1- below basic expectations
2- basic and inconsistent understanding of knowledge and skills.
3-proficient: solid, consistent performance of knowledge and skills.
*The goal is a 3! If your child receives a 1 or a 2 on the grading sheet, know that we will continue to work on that standard with your child. We ask that you will work with your child as well.
**There will be a Unit test that will cover those same standards in the near future…. so with all of us working together, I am sure we will have success!
Each week we study 2 different word lists.
First, there is a list of 5 words that can be found weekly on the homework packet and on this blog on the page titled: Word Study Words. We do a lesson on these words each day of the week and take a final assessment on Fridays (scores will be on the report card). The graded spelling tests will come home on Monday. I will also be evaluating your child’s writing pieces to see if the same words are being spelled correctly in their every day writing.
Also, there is a list of 10 words that we work on throughout the week, that has a specific spelling feature that I want the students to focus on. Last week we worked on Short A words. Next week we will work on Short E words. I do not assess these words at the end of the week.
On Friday, September 23, 2016 Georgetown had it’s annual Walk-a-Thon! THANK YOU to our amazing Georgetown PTC for the fun games and activities, as well as a refreshment table to support our athletes! The Walk-a-thon created another great memory for the 2016-2017 school year!
Our school Walk-a-thon is on Friday, September 23. This is our biggest fund raiser of the year. This money is used for technology, field trips, classroom supplies, and other learning needs. Our goal is for every child to raise at least $25. There are some amazing prizes to be given away for our top earners and classrooms. You are welcome to come walk around the track with us from 9:45 – 10:30. Students should wear comfortable shoes for walking and dress in red, white and blue.
Check out Mrs. Reagan’s blog post about the WalkAThon. http://georgetown.edublogs.org/2016/09/14/olympic-walk•a•thon-2016/
Today we had our 2nd rainy day recess. Indoor recess can be SO much fun when we have a variety of games to play. THANK YOU parents for the games!!!!! 
