Miss Dyer's Newsletter
March 28, 2019
A Note from Global Studies...
¡Hola!
My name is Stacey Zimmerman, and I am the Spanish teacher for the Global Studies Program. I am excited to be back at Thorpe Creek and working with your children!
During our time together, the students actively learn the Spanish language through whole group and small group games, hands-on-activities, songs, rhythm, stories, and movement. Material is taught through activities that stimulate a high level of student involvement.
First grade students have been working on the numbers 1-10 in Spanish. They have learned greetings such as good morning, good afternoon, good night, hello, and good-bye. They have learned how to ask “What is your name?” and respond to that question.
Second, third, and fourth grade students have been working on numbers to 20. They have learned how to ask “Where do you live?” and respond to that question. They are currently working on identifying shapes in Spanish.
We are having a great time in Global Studies! It is wonderful to see the students’ enthusiasm and excitement to learn about new languages and cultures!
Sincerely,
Stacey Zimmerman
FOOD BANK DRIVE!!!
Dear TCE Families,
We want to inform you about a food drive we are planning. It is during the week of Pancake Dinner (April 8th through April 12th). We are collecting food for the Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank. Items that can be donated include Peanut Butter, Mac & Cheese, Cereal or any non-perishable food items. Students can bring in donations anytime during that week or families can bring items during the Pancake Dinner on April 10th.
Thank you for your donations.
Mrs. Gibson’s First Grade Class
Mrs. Pugel’s Fourth Grade Class
BOOK FAIR
**You must have a background check on file in the office if you wish to shop during the school day with your child. Please visit HSE's website for more info: https://www.hseschools.org/services/other/school-safety/visiting-and-volunteering. Thank you for supporting the library and the reading lives our students!
Daily Snacks
WE ARE STILL IN NEED.....Please consider sending a snack to school with your child each day. Our approved list (to keep all of our Cardinals safe - especially those living with food allergies) include:
fruit
veggies
cheese
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish
Skinny Popcorn
We appreciate donations for our students that are without a snack, as well. Thank you for considering!
Background Checks & Anti-Bullying Video
Mark Your Calendar!
March 29th - April 7th: No school - Spring Break
April 10th: 5:30-7:00 PTO Pancake Dinner, Book Fair is open, and young author books are on display in our gym
April 28th- Hamilton Trace Senior LIving Visit
*Just a reminder that we have early dismissal every Monday so that our teachers can continue their learning.
Related Arts Schedule for Next Week!
Monday, March 25: Day 2: Music
Tuesday, March 26: Day 3: Art
Wednesday, March 27: Day 4: P.E.
Thursday, March 28: Day 1: Global Studies
Monday, April 8: Day 2: Music
Optional Spelling Practice at Home!
Repeated Sort: Students will sort their words. Then check their words using the answer key. Then sort their words again!
Draw and Label: Students choose 10 of their words. Then they will draw a picture of each world and label it.
Blind Sort: Using given guide words, or headers, students spell or write in words in the correct category as a partner calls each word aloud without showing it.
Writing Sort: Students write their words under the correct category.
Speed Sort: Students sort words quickly under the correct categories (use a timer to see how fast they can do it!) Students love to beat records and to set goals for themselves.
Word Hunt: Students hunt through their own reading and writing for words that are additional examples of the sound, pattern, or meaning unit they study!
Buddy Sort: Using the given headers, students sort their words with a partner, then discuss. They will then check their work with their answer key.
We are Learning
Reading
PBL
Word Study
Repeated Sort: Students will sort their words. Then check their words using the answer key. Then sort their words again!
Draw and Label: Students choose 10 of their words. Then they will draw a picture of each world and label it.
Blind Sort: Using given guide words, or headers, students spell or write in words in the correct category as a partner calls each word aloud without showing it.
Writing Sort: Students write their words under the correct category.
Speed Sort: Students sort words quickly under the correct categories (use a timer to see how fast they can do it!) Students love to beat records and to set goals for themselves.
Word Hunt: Students hunt through their own reading and writing for words that are additional examples of the sound, pattern, or meaning unit they study!
Buddy Sort: Using the given headers, students sort their words with a partner, then discuss. They will then check their work with their answer key.
Math
Miss Briana Dyer
Email: bdyer@hse.k12.in.us
Location: 14642 East 126th Street, Fishers, IN, USA
Phone: (317) 594-4310
Twitter: @MissDyer_