Mrs. Sieman's Newsletter
November 22, 2019
Family Night Event
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Cold Weather
Why Writing Workshop?
"Writing workshop uses conventions for audience"
In writing workshop, students have audiences beyond the classroom teacher and see how their writing affects others. They learn to use grammar and spelling conventions that enhance and clarify meaning in the texts they write. They learn to identify and choose punctuation, line breaks, diction and other conventions appropriate to the audience to ensure that texts are read as the writer intends. In this way writers learn that their words— and how they present those words— have the power to inform, persuade, move, entertain, challenge and profoundly impact readers.
A Moment with Mrs. Chadwell - The TCE Global Studies Instructor
Library Volunteers
Library volunteers are needed to help with shelving and checking in books in our TCE Library. Volunteering in the library is fun and the schedule is flexible! If you are interested in volunteering, please reach out to Mrs. Hopper, TCE Librarian (lhopper@hse.k12.in.us).
*A safe visitor background check is required for all school volunteers. For more information on background checks, visit https://www.hseschools.org/services/other/school-safety/visiting-and-volunteering.
Important Information for Next The Week(s)
Mark Your Calendar!
November 26 - Spirit Day - TCE Spirit Wear
November 27 -29 - A Moment To Give Thanks Break
Next Week's Related Arts Schedule
Tuesday, November 26 - Day 4: Global Studies
Wednesday, November 27 - NO SCHOOL
Thursday, November 28 - Thanksgiving- NO SCHOOL
Friday, November 29 - NO SCHOOL
We Are Learning...
Writing
This week in writing we learned/reviewed the following concepts/skills: practices craft moves within the genre of writing chosen for our week of free writing. This week each student practiced using their favorite craft moves for the genre she/he/they chose to write for this week of free-writing. Next week the student will celebrate the books that they've written!
Word Study
Why was 6 afraid of 7? Because 7 ate (eight) 9! Get it?! :). This week, I introduced homophones and we discussed that the words sound the same but are spelled different and have different meanings. We practiced this by hearing many different types of jokes including homophones. We also learned that some homophones can be very tricky! We discussed that two, to, and too are easy to read, but can be tricky to write! We also searched for homophones within our books. The kids then shared what they found!
Math
Lindsey Sieman
Email: lsieman@hse.k12.in.us
Location: 14642 E 126th St, Fishers, IN, United States
Phone: 317-594-4310
Twitter: @LindseySieman