Kimbrell's Korner
October 26, 2018
Poetry Contest
The 48th Annual Collin County Poetry Contest is now accepting entries. Students are invited to enter. There is no fee. The contest is sponsored by McKinney’s Mockingbird Chapter of the Poetry Society of Texas. Winners are chosen from each grade level. Entries must be postmarked by February 1, 2019. Student winners (1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, and HM) will receive certificates at our award ceremony in April of 2019. Entry rules and other details are on our website at www.mockingbirdpoetry.org .
Literacy
Social Studies
NEW ITEM Veterans Day: November 11th (Observed on Nov. 12th)
On this special day, we acknowledge the men and women who have served in our armed forces. These include the members of the US Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and the Coast Guard. It is important to show our appreciation to the brave men and women who sacrifice everything to make this world a safer place for the rest of us!
Veterans day is mentioned in K-2 TEKS, (K.1A, 1.1A, 2.1A) each containing the phrase such as, which implies the holidays listed are intended as possible examples to teach the standard through. K-2 teachers please let me know if you would like to discuss ways on how we can use Veterans Day as a possible holiday to teach with your TEKS.
MATH
District Snapshots are available. There were some minor adjustments made to some grade levels. Please make sure that your grade level has the most updated version prior to sending to printshop.