Charger Chronicle
October 26-30
Announcements
- Red Ribbon Week (10/26-30) information posted below!
- There is no school on November 2
- The district assessments for tested subjects will be administered between November 3-6
- October 30 is the deadline to switch to virtual or face-to-face instruction (see last post)
- The end of the 2nd six weeks is on Friday, November 6.
- The second six weeks report cards will be posted virtually on Thursday, November 12.
- "Free Dress" will be on all Fridays! Pay a $1.00 and support the school fundraising program!
- Thanksgiving Break is on November 23-27
Elementary School
Kindergarten Math
Ms. Trevino's class has been working hard this week in learning groups. In math, students are focusing on comparing sets of numbers up to 10, counting, and making sets. Ms. Trevino has challenged her students to make sets up to 100, and the kids are loving this challenge!
Mrs. Nasr's Pumpkin Projects
Students in Mrs. Nasr's second grade class enjoy working on their reading pumpkin projects! They will be on display this next week!
Force & Motion Project
Students in Mrs. Burnett's 4th & 5th grade classroom work together to learn about force and motion!
Ms. Lily's Mandarin Class
Ms. Lily's Mandarin class began learning about colors! They learned about colors by having a scavenger hunt around the campus, song, the "color game" and color flashcards and dice. They're excited to continue on their rainbow project to learn more about colors next week!
Mrs. Thompson's Spanish Class
Students are discovering where their roots are from by filling out a map to show their diversity! They are also practicing writing and presentation skills.
Mrs. Harris's Third Grade Math
Third grade students learned how to add three single digit numbers this week! Try practicing this with your child at home this week.
Recipe of the Week
Challenge your child to understand author's purpose. After they read a passage, short story, or book, ask them, "Why did the author write this story?" Follow up your question by using specific vocabulary. For example, ask, "Did the author want to persuade, inform, or entertain the reader?"
Middle School
Mr. Frasher's Science Class
6th grade science learned about kinetic and potential energy! Mr. Frazier has created a fantastic website highlighting student achievements. Please type the following link to check it out: https://sites.google.com/ptaaschool.net/frasherscience
Mr. Maclean's 8th Grade Math
8th Graders are learning about Pythagorean Theorem in Mr. Maclean's class! Here's a helpful video from Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-eighth-grade-math/cc-8th-geometry/cc-8th-pythagorean-theorem/v/the-pythagorean-theorem
6 Week Projects in Social Studies & English
There is an end of six weeks project for social studies and English! Both of these projects are test grades. Please make certain to ask your child about these projects. Criteria is posted on Google Classroom.
Recipe of the Week
Ask your students this week what they are learning in math. Challenge them to teach you the concept or explain their understanding.
Athletics
Chargers-Cross Country
We couldn't be more proud of our Charger Track and Cross Country team who competed on Friday, October 23! Go Chargers!
Ms Boys 2 miles
21-Seth Roper 13.06
37-Dene Williams 13.54
60-Richard Goree 15.57
80-Max Lin 19.54
Ms Girls 2 miles
37-Emma Williams 16.26
56-Sienna Roper 18.35
Elementary girls 1.5 miles
26-Audriana Blackledge 17.36
Clubs & Fine Arts
Winter Fine Arts Concert
Mr. Herridge is excited to prepare students for the upcoming fine arts concert! More information to come.
Abacus Club
Students continue to participate in Abacus Club after school with Mr. Mathew! Email smathew1@ptaaschool.org for more information about joining.
Gaming Club
Mr. Dennett's gaming club was so popular that he now offers two different meeting times! Students love practicing all forms of gaming! Email mdennett@ptaaschool.org for more information.
Red Ribbon Week
October 26-30
Red Ribbon Week is the largest drug-abuse prevention campaign in Texas. There will be a costume contest at the end of the week!
- TEAM UP MONDAY: We are team players when it comes to being drug free! Wear your favorite team jersey and jeans
- TWIN TUESDAY: We are together against the use of illegal drugs. Dress as TWINS with your partner in "Preventing Drug Crimes".
- BRIGHT FUTURE WEDNESDAY: Our futures are bright! Wear the dress that represents your future career!
- THURSDAY: Sock-it to drugs. Wear your craziest socks!
- FRIDAY: Scare Drugs away! Wear your Halloween costume ( compete to win prizes!!)
How to Switch from In-Person to Virtual Learning or Vice Versa
Starting the third six weeks (Nov 9th) if a student desires to switch to virtual leaning or if a student wants to continue in virtual learning they must have passed all their classes at the end of each six-weeks period with a 70% or above. Which means a student currently not passing all classes with a 70% or above will have to switch to on campus face-to-face instruction starting Nov 9th. This gives all students desiring to switch either way the opportunity to catch up with all work and pass with a 70% or above in the next two weeks to have the option to switch either way.