November News
What to Expect in November
Author Visit this Thursday, November 15
Mathews Elementary PTA has afforded our students the unique opportunity to meet author Tammi Sauer and hear her presentation here at our school. This event will be open to all grades!
Tammi Sauer is a full-time children’s book author who presents at schools and conferences across the nation. She is the author of twenty-eight picture books, including Wordy Birdy, Cowboy Camp, Chicken Dance, Nugget & Fang, and Princess in Training. In addition to winning awards, Tammi’s books have gone on to do great things: Chicken Dance: The Musical is on a national tour, and Your Alien, an NPR Best Book, has been published in French, Italian, Korean, and Spanish. Tammi and her family live in Edmond, Oklahoma. Visit her online at tammisauer.com. Mrs. Sauer will have a time between each session to autograph one or more of her books for each student. If you would like to purchase one of Mrs. Sauer's books at a discounted rate and have it already at school November 15th, please print the attached paperwork with a check payable to BEST OF BOOKS and return it to Mrs. Noble by OCTOBER 30th.
MLK WRITING CONTEST
“I Am Plano ISD”
2019 Diversity Celebration A Tribute to
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary Writing Contest
Deadline for Campus Winners to be delivered to Elementary Curriculum (Attn: Ashlie Dansbee): November 16, 2018
This contest is open to any Plano ISD student in grades 2 -5. Eight district winners will be selected:
4 from grades 2-3
4 from grades 4-5
Procedure for Entering
Each campus may submit one entry from each eligible grade level to the district contest.
The original entries may be in any language. Please include English translations for judging purposes. Assistance in translations is available. Contact Margaret Dyer for translation information. (469 -752-8211).
Entries must be prepared according to the rules and instructions below, and must be received by the Elementary Curriculum Department (ATTN: Margaret Dyer) by November 27, 2018.
The procedure for selecting entries to be submitted to the district contest will be set by each campus.
A panel of district judges will select the winners. All district winners will be notified by December 7, 2018.
Rules and Instructions
The poem, essay, or letter must be the original, independent work of the entrant.
The entry must be related to the theme, “I AM PLANO ISD.” Student authors should be center their entry on what unique contributions they can make to their communities now and in the future. They should also consider the unique contributions of leaders like Dr. King and others who serve as inspiration for service to communities past, present and future.
The entry is limited to 2 pages.
The completed entry form must be stapled to the back of the submission.
Each of the 8 district-level winners must be available to present his/her letter at the Celebration Event, and must be available for the event rehearsal.
o Event rehearsal: Williams High School - January 22nd or 23rd, 2019, after school.
o MLK Event - Williams High School - January 24th, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
I Am Plano ISD!
Writing Contest Entry Form
Deadline: November 16, 2018
Name of Student
Home Address
Home Phone Number
Grade in School
Name of Teacher
Name of School
School Address
School Phone Number
Type of Writing Poem Essay Letter
Title of Writing
The work I am submitting is my own completely original composition. I give permission for my work, if selected, to be published in any Celebration-related materials. If I am selected as a district winner, I agree to present my letter at the event (January 24, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.) and to attend the rehearsal (January 22nd or 23rd, 2019 after school). Only the winners selected and notified by the district office will present their papers at the Celebration and rehearsal.
Student Signature Date
I give permission for my child’s work, if selected, to be published as indicated above. If selected as a district winner, my child will be available to present his/her letter at the rehearsal and at the Celebration, and I will be able to provide the necessary transportation. The letter submitted is original and solely created by my child.
Parent Signature Date
I verify that this entry represents the work of the student named above and was completed during this school year.
Teacher Signature
FIELD TRIP TO OUTDOOR LEARNING CENTER
Language Arts & Social Studies Update
Math & Science Update
In science we're moving into our Physical Science unit. We have discussed matter and mass. We have measured using inches and centimeters. We are now learning about volume and weight Lots of great experiments to come!
TYING YOUR SHOES!
Dear Parents,
It is developmentally appropriate to learn to tie shoes by the time a child enters the Second and Third grades. Please work on this important skill at home. It is an important health and safety issue. We don't want your child to suffer an injury by tripping on the laces, plus we see a lot of untied shoes go into the bathroom areas....
Thanks for your help!