Team Dankoski
January 29th, 2016
Global Play Day
Global School Play Day
Next Wednesday, February 3rd, is Global School Play Day. Visit the following website for more detailed information, including an intro video: http://www.globalschoolplayday.com/
Today in class we began categorizing the different types of games that we enjoy playing and the students came up with an impressive list. Only one item on their list involved electronic gadgets, which they now know is not permitted on this day.
Last year our school participated for the first time by setting aside one hour during the day for the students to PLAY, electronic-free! This year our school has decided to set aside the entire school day for PLAY. After all, it is Global School Play DAY.
I plan to break our day into five 1-hour segments, each with its own theme so that throughout the day the students have an opportunity to participate in a variety of PLAY. We have not finalized the schedule for the day but I am looking at using some of these categories based on our brainstorming session today.
We are also planning on meeting our Kindergarten Book Buddies in the library to play at the makers stations that Mrs. Hicks has out!
Board Games (any type including strategy or trivia)
Card Games (any type)
Puzzles/Mazes/Building (Legos, K’nex, Lincoln Logs, anything you can build with)
Math & Word Games (these may get lumped in with Board and/or Card games)
Movement (Twister, DDR, Relays, Fitness, throwing, …)
Play (make-believe, dolls, non-electronic action figures, cars/trucks, Hotwheel tracks…)
Please let me know if your child has permission to bring games from home that would fit into any of the above categories to share with other classmates. This will help us plan our day based on the games we have available.
Perhaps you could also set aside time on February 3rd to play a game at home with the whole family, too.
Lifting a heavy load
Precision counts
Adding more pulleys to the system
Pulley Challenge
Can you lift up a metal object, using at least 2 pulleys, from the floor to at least 4 in high?
How can you make your pulley system work more efficiently? With less effort?
Working together
How high can we lift the water?
Gaining background knoweldge on Simple Machines
Yearbook Forms
Workshops
Writer's and Reader's Workshop:
Math Workshop:
Science: We learned about simple machines and focused on pulleys and did a pulley challenge. Next week, students will wrap up exploring the different simple machines.
Here are some cool websites that could support our learning about Simple Machines that your child might enjoy exploring at home:
http://www.edheads.org/activities/simple-machines/
http://www.msichicago.org/play/simplemachines/
VolunteerSpot: Updated
There are now Volunteer Spots up for 2016. Thanks so much to the Volunteers, you help is very much appreciated. The kids love it when you come in, too!
Here's how to volunteer in 3 easy steps:
1) Click this link below to see our Sign-Up on VolunteerSpot
2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on VolunteerSpot.
Dress Warm
Homework
Simple Machine Websites:
http://www.edheads.org/activities/simple-machines/
http://www.msichicago.org/play/simplemachines/
http://www.wonderville.ca/asset/robot-factory
Students should read for 30 minutes each night.
10-15 minutes of math:
The MobyMax website is a good supplement to student studying as well https://www.mobymax.com/signin
Important Information
Specials Classes 1/25-1/29
Monday: P.E.
Tuesday: Computer Lab
Wednesday: Art
Thursday: Music
Friday: No Specials 1/2 day
Our Schedule
8:45-9:00 Morning Procedures
9:00-9:30 Learning Clubs
9:30-10:10 Science/Social Studies
10:15-10:50 Related Arts
10:55-12:35 Reading Workshop
12:35-12:55 Recess
1:05-1:35 Lunch
1:40-2:55 Math Workshop
2:55-3:30 Writer's Workshop
Transportation
If there is ever a transportation change for your child please send your child into school with a note, or contact the office by 2:00 pm. I must have a note from you or the office stating a transpiration change. If I do not receive a note I will send your child home the usual way.
Upcoming CRES Events and Deadlines
February 1st - Yearbook Orders Due
February 3rd - Global Play Day - students are asked to bring board games, card games, toys they can build with and other toys. Please no electronic devices.
February 5th - Author Kevin Kammeraad visits
February 5th - Early Release Day
February 8-12th - Kindness Week
February 15th - President's Day - No school
February 16th - Flex Day - Weather permitting
**Get this Special Event on Your Calendar**
April 22nd: CRES Fest
Snacks and Lunch
Snack: Students will be allowed to bring a snack in the morning since our lunch time is later in the day. Snacks need to be healthy and nutritious. Please refrain from bringing items with tree nuts due to allergies. Students can also bring a bottle of water to school each day.
Lunch: We will eat lunch each day from 1:05-1:35 in the cafeteria. Your child may eat school lunch or bring his or her lunch from home. Lunch options this year are hot lunch, turkey sandwich, peanut butter & jelly, chef salad, or pizza pack.
Lunch Visits and Background Checks
For more information on background checks and the anti-bullying webinar, please visit:
Philip Dankoski
Email: pdankoski@hse.k12.in.us
Website: http://www.hse.k12.in.us/CRE/home.aspx
Location: 13535 Cumberland Rd, Fishers, IN 46038, United States
Phone: 317-594-4170 (1113)