SWE STAR GAZER
Together, We Shine With Excellence
**Week of March 23**
I hope you and your family are healthy and doing well. That is the most important thing at this time under these difficult circumstances.
These circumstances have created many changes that require a definite learning curve for all involved. Please be patient as we navigate through these uncharted waters together! We will have some growing pains as we look to connect, communicate and collaborate in new ways, but know our hearts in the right place.
As we move forward with our temporary new normal, SWE will be providing weekly learning opportunity menus for each grade level including Specials ( Art, Computer, Library, Music, and PE). At this time, these are suggested activities that support reinforcing, applying and extending skills that have been taught. Engage as appropriate for the needs of your children.
We know each one of our Star families and their current situation are unique. Please communicate, so that we can support those needs. Reach out to your child's teachers to let them know if you need less, more. or if things are just right. We are a team.
We look forward with the hopes of seeing our Stars back on April 13. We miss our Stars!! We will get through this together.
Shannon Lalmansingh
This Week...
3/23 - New learning opportunities per grade posted to SWE website
3/26 - SWE Staff Car Parade through Summerwood neighborhood
3/27 - End of 3rd 9 weeks (Extended by the district) A plan for the fourth 9 Weeks and second semester grading is in development by the district.
Need SWE Counselor Guidance or Assistance?
During this time, if you need guidance or assistance from the SWE Counselor, Shannon Kinniebrew, please visit his website at https://www.humbleisd.net/Page/9936 or email him directly at shannon.kinniebrew@humbleisd.net
Summerwood Elementary Staff Car Parade
A SWE staff car parade will be weaving through the Summerwood neighborhood on Thursday, 3/26 departing from SWE at 3pm & will folllow a route that will be shared soon. We hope to "see" our Stars outside in the neighborhood as we cruise on by sending each other air high fives and hugs ...practicing social distancing. SWE teachers and staff MISS our Star students!!
Thursday, Mar 26, 2020, 03:00 PM
14000 Summerwood Lakes Drive, Houston, TX, USA (starting our route)
SWE Learning Opportunities Per Grade
OPTIONAL: Additional Read Alouds with Possible Activities
Monday, March 23rd
Happy Marvelous Monday!
Today's story is: "A Tale of Two Beasts."
https://youtu.be/cutROw_NJvELiteracy Connections:
The story today was all about different points of view. Which one did you like better? Why do you think it's important to try to see things from someone else's point of view?
Activity: Could you create a house for Fang that you think he would love to stay in? Use a cardboard box or any materials at home to design a home that you think he would enjoy.
Tuesday, March 24th
Happy terrific Tuesday!
Today's story is: "Arnie the Doughnut."
Literacy Connections:
Design a Donut that represents who you are.
Afterwards, create a full dozen donuts, with each one representing someone you love. Feel free to include family and friends. Think about why each donut would be the perfect symbol for each person you chose.
Wednesday, March 25th
Happy Wonderful Wednesday!
Today's story is: "If I Ran For President."
Literacy Connections:
If you ran for President you would have to do a lot of hard work and study the Nation's problems. Write a speech and tell the American People 3 things you would solve as President.
Thursday, March 26th
Happy Thriving Thursday!
Today's Story is: "The Hula-Hoopin' Queen"
https://youtu.be/op9Bc7GWCuwLiteracy Connections:
Hula Hooping is a fun and easy way to get exercise.
Today make a list of 5 ways you can get exercise around your house with your family.
Then, accomplish each of the activities with at least 5 minutes for each.
It's important to get daily activity each and every day!
Friday, March 27th
Happy Fabulous Friday
Today's Story is: "Please Please the Bees"
Literacy Connections:
This book has a simple message of sharing this world and being respectful of each other.
Start a nature diary today. Look out the window and record what you see. Birds, trees, flowers, etc. Then write about ways we can show respect to our environment.
Update On SWE Field Trips
PTO Information
Summerwood Elementary
Email: slalman@humbleisd.net
Website: www.humbleisd.net/swe
Location: 14000 Summerwood Lakes Drive, Houston, TX, USA
Phone: 281-641-3000