The Stoffle Gazette
February 8, 2019
News from this week
Dear Parents,
For Spring Conferences, we will have student led conferences! This gives the students the opportunity to take ownership of their learning. Students will share their grade reports, reading/writing continuums, and some writing samples with you. There will be an open window of time for you to stop in on Wednesday, February 21st for students to lead their conferences. You won't have to schedule an individual conference time if there are no concerns regarding your child's progress. I will schedule conferences for those students who I feel need to have an individual conference. I sent home invitations for conferences in this week's Friday Folder. If you would prefer to have an individual conference, please indicate that on the RSVP form and return it the following Monday. I will set up conference appointments during the week once I receive the RSVP’s.
STEAM NIGHT sign up forms were in the students Friday Folders last week. If you would like to attend, please fill these out and return ASAP. Sessions are filed on a first come first served basis.
We have started up our Have a Heart...Fill the Cart annual drive. Please scroll down for more information.
On Thursday, February 14th students will be given the opportunity to exchange valentines. This activity is completely optional. My only request is that if students bring in Valentines they are sure to include everyone. Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for a class list. At the end of the day, I will place bags on each students desk. Students will hand out their valentines/treats. Students will bring these home to read and enjoy. We will not have time to fill out the valentines in class. Thanks!
Friends and Family Lunch
Fourth grade Friends and Family Lunch will be this Wednesday, February 13. Our class will have lunch from 10:45-11:15 am. Please make plans to join us on the fun day!
Here is the overall schedule for Friends and Family Lunch
February 6 - Kindergarten & 3rd grade
February 11 - 2nd & 5th grades
February 13 - 1st & 4th grades
Georgia Milestones Practice
The link below is for the Georgia Milestones. Feel free to have your child explore, so he/she becomes familiar with the platform. Students had an hour to explore before break.
http://www.gaexperienceonline.com/
go to Test Practice > Secure Practice Test Online Tools Training.
Have a great weekend,
Mrs. Stoffle
Coming up next week
Reading: We will compare topics, pattern of events, and theme in different passages.
Writing: We will continue working on our 2nd Informational Book.
ELA: .We will review compound sentences.
Math: We will continue our unit on Geometry. We have a daily grade on Tuesday and a cumulative 3rd 9 weeks Math Assessment on Thursday.
Science: We will start our unit on Light once we finish up Reform Movements.
Social Studies: We will study Reform Movements.
Spelling Words and Root of the Week
Root of the Week: -ible, -able= can; able to be done
Every week students will receive a list of sight words for review. Once these words have been introduced, students are responsible for spelling them correctly in their writing.
Spelling Words of the Week:
gave
table
course
space
inside
notice
voice
idea
before
live
became
become
able
five
state
United States
Have a Heart..Fill a Cart
Gwin Oaks is collecting items for the entire month of February.
Students and staff members are being asked to bring in needed items during the month long drive.
The requested items are……
1. Personal Care Items (new toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, deodorant)
2. Household paper goods (paper towels, toilet paper, tissues)
3. Canned Goods and Other Non-perishable foods (Please check the expiration dates because we cannot accept any expired items.)
4. Laundry Detergent
The donated items will benefit Lilburn Co-op and families in need.
Important Dates
02/11 Good News Club
02/12 Dogwood Pizza Night
Morning Math @ 7:15 AM
02/13 Friends and Family Lunch from 10:45-11:15
02/15 Inclement Make up/Student Holiday??
02/18 Teacher Work Day/Student Holiday
02/19 Morning Math @ 7:15
02/20 Early Release 12:15
02/21 Early Release 12:15
02/25 Good News Club
02/26 Morning Math @ 7:15
International Night
Reminders
* Please study Math Multiplication facts every night
* Students have HW every night (Mon-Thurs.).* Reading logs start next week.
* Remember to send in $3 for agendas.
* Ice cream is sold on Fridays for $1.00
Birthdays
February
12 Jayden
23 Hasan
Gwin Oaks Cafeteria Menu
Class list for Valentines
Jensen
Kaitlyn
Daniel
Hadley
Ericka
Sean
Vianey
Juanmiguel
Jayden
Alex
Brian
Jeremiah
JP
Ashley
Jian
Julian
Hasan
Anna
Eva
Kaleb
Kadhelia
Paul
Shikyla
Chase
Luke
Alyona
Liberty