Mrs. Smith's Scoop
Week of December 1, 2014
Kimberly Smith
Skype: icademyksmith
Email: kismith@k12.com
Website: icademy.com
Location: Florida- Eastern Time Zone
Phone: 703-436-3173
K12 International Academy Powtoons
Progress Goals 2013-2014 School Year
Recording from Coach to Coach October: Putting it All Together
Kids Corner
Riddle of the Week
Riddle of the week:
What do you get when you cross a snowman and a dog?
Last week:
What always comes at the end of Thanksgiving?
Answer: "The Letter G"
The 12th month of the year is an outstanding oneĀ
December is the last month in the Gregorian calendar. Its name is based on the Latin term for ten. In the Roman calendar, December was the tenth month until the addition of January and February at the beginning of the year. In the Northern Hemisphere December has the shortest daylight hours and marks the beginning of winter. December provides the longest days in Southern Hemisphere, as it is the beginning of summer. December is a month home to many religious holidays.
December Fun Facts
1. The birthstone of December is turquoise.
2. Zodiac signs for December are Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) and Capricorn (December 22 - January 19).
3. The birth flower of December is the narcissus.
4. World's AIDS Day is celebrated on December 1st.
5. December 3 - International Day of the Disabled Person
6. Universal Human Rights Month
7. National Read a New Book Month
8. In December, Nobel Prizes are awarded.
9. On December 4, 1791, The Observer newspaper (the first Sunday newspaper) was first published in Britain.
10. Christmas Day is celebrated on December 25th.
11. On December 7, 1941, The United States Naval Base at Pearl Harbor was attacked by Japanese planes which killed more than 2,300 Americans.
12. On December 20, 1803, the Louisiana Purchase was completed.
13. Kwanzaa is celebrated on December 26 - January 1 every year.
14. National Stress Free Family Holiday Month
15. December 27th is National Chocolate Day
16. On December 29, 1862, the bowling bowl was invented.
17. Poinsettia Day is on December 12th.
18. On December 3, 1967, the first heart transplant was completed.
19. On December 17, 1903, the Wright Brothers made their first flight.
20. On December 14, 1791, the Bill of Rights was passed.
This website shares ideas, pictures, and links for some December fun!
Did you Know that K12 has many great apps in the mobile app stores?
If you have an iPad, Kindle, tablet, etc. that you allow your kids to use, they may be missing out on some really cools apps that K12 offers. You should visit the full list at http://www.k12.com/mobile-apps/k-8#.VDdUx_ldWSo.
Many of the Apps are FREE, with only a couple that cost a few dollars.
There is an app for each grade level in K-2 that has all of the K12 Classic Reader Stories. They include the pictures and the story can be read aloud.
Also check out the fun math apps like K12 Choc-It-Up or xGerms Addition
NEW CHANGES WITH WORK SAMPLES
These assignments MUST be turned into me to be graded.
3 Math Assignments and 3 Reading/Writing Assignments
You will scan and save them as pdf, or take a picture and save as a jpeg. Then you will send them to me with the new File Sharing Option in the OLS.
Work Samples to Be Turned In for K-2
Class Connect Recording Links 14-15 School Year- Check Here for Past Recording Links
Language Arts & Math+ Blue
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1aQUNDN4VmH5Po-ZR5QPlkPVSXkIZOV7Xcs_sPoo7W1A/edit?usp=sharing
Language Arts & Math+ Green
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CqSGdPmrWDaR14SlbFZdHzHjnx39wjwIzQOR8Vb0mzM/edit?usp=sharing
Language Arts & Math+ Orange
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1096Zrk0CLVKgHzOnwMUo-Atz_z6XeaWpbuy3UOUH8a0/edit?usp=sharing
Language Arts & Math+ Purple
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1aD_zK5sszHggQnFcjvQaI5fS2EJRPoyteZt_yu7bXJ0/edit?usp=sharing
Language Skills 4 & Math+ Red
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1d3ygyYy2MpVztD0B0JAN9xRNp5GdCy6iAgrLLNKDNj8/edit?usp=sharing
Language Skills 5 & Math+ Yellow
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nQOxjAhXVDNNwHYY3FE7SpRUeFTnN8PmguPrKYdTs-s/edit?usp=sharing
Important Dates
12/18/14- Semester End for Term 1 Students
12/23/14-1/2/2014-Winter Break
1/14/15- Semester End for Term 2 Students