The Stoffle Gazette
March 24, 2017
News from this week
Dear Parents,
It was so nice to see you at STEAM Night last night! It was a fun night for all. Next week we will attend the Spring Musical.
Next week will be a short week. The students will do a Milestones simulation on the computer. They will have the opportunity to explore the tools, so they will know what to expect during testing. We will do a second simulation after Spring Break. We will have a closed notes Westward Expansion daily grade on Monday and a test on Tuesday. There is a power point on my website to review for the test. Please have your child review their journals.
Also, on Thursday, we will have a celebration for our excellent behavior in Specials. I will buy pizza for the class, we will watch a movie, and students can wear pajamas if they would like. I will provide the pizza, but any donations for drinks, chips, dessert, etc. would be greatly appreciated!
Georgia Milestones dates have been posted (see below). Please try to make sure that these dates are on your calendar to avoid scheduling appointments or trips on these testing days. It is always best that your child takes these tests with their class. Our testing will start at 12:00 on these days. Please try not to check your child out early on these days. With all of the schedule changes during Milestones testing, we ask that you do not plan to eat with your child. Thank you for your consideration.
Don't forget that typing and reading logs are due every Monday. The links to the typing websites are on my e-class page.
I hope everyone has a great weekend!
Sabine Stoffle
Other Important Information
Experience Online Testing Georgia
No tickets needed
Test taken online at www.gaexperienceonline.com
Students, parents and teachers can all access this website
Sample of Section One ELA is presented
Available year-round from anywhere on the web
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We are excited to announce that for the 2017-2018 school year we will have the WATCH D.O.G.S. program here at Gwin Oaks Elementary School.
WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads Of Great Students) is an innovative father involvement, educational initiative of the National Center For Fathering. There are two primary goals of the WATCH D.O.G.S. program.
1) To provide positive male role models for the students, demonstrating by their presence that education is important.
2) To provide extra sets of eyes and ears to enhance school security and reduce bullying.
WATCH D.O.G.S. began in 1998 in a single school in Springdale, Arkansas and has since grown into a national recognized program that has brought hundreds of thousands of fathers and father figures into the school classrooms and hallways across the country, creating millions of hours of “in school” volunteer time and having a tremendously positive impact on the educational process. Today there are more than 5,707 registered WATCH D.O.G.S. schools in 47 states plus DC. Currently, there are WATCH D.O.G.S. programs in China, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Barbados, Italy, and Germany.
Who Are WatchDOGS?
WatchDOGS are fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and other father-figures who volunteer for at least one day each year at an official WATCH D.O.G.S. school. During the day, WatchDOGS may read and work on flash cards with students, play at recess, eat lunch with students, watch the school entrances and hallways, assist with traffic flow and any other assigned activities where they actively engage with not only their own students, but other students as well. Many school principals have reported that the mere presence of a WatchDOG dramatically reduces reports of bullying. On the day of their participation, WatchDOGS are given a brief review of their involvement and they wear an official WATCH D.O.G.S. t-shirt with a disposable ‘Dog Tag’ identifying them as WATCHDOGS.
Daniel Fraga. will be heading up the male role model volunteer program at Gwin Oaks Elementary. Please contact him at:
watchdogdanielfraga@gmail.com
Coming up next week
Reading: We will closely read an article on Westward Expansion over several days and take a daily grade on the article.
Writing: We will begin drafting our literary essay.
Grammar: We will review prepositions and prepositional phrases.
Math: We will continue exploring area and perimeter.
Science: We will start our unit on Ecosystems after spring break.
Social Studies: We will take our test on Westward Expansion.
Spelling Words and Root of the Week
A complete list of roots that students are expected to know for the year can be found on my e-class page. We are currently in Unit 3. These roots are tested on a regular basis. Once the root is introduced it can, and will, appear from time to time on weekly daily grades.
Spelling Words of the Week:
Every week students will receive a list of sight words for review. Once these words have been introduced, students are responsible for spelling them correctly in their writing.
because
something
without
however
anything
everything
within
themselves
itself
everyone
that’s
I’ll
don’t
it’s
I’m
Important Dates
3/27 Good News Club
Art Club
Math League
3/28 AM Robotics
3/29 Math League
3/31-NO SCHOOL
4/3-4/7 Spring Break
4/10 Welcome back from Spring Break
Reminders
* Please study Math Multiplication facts every night
* Students have HW every night (Mon-Thurs.).* Reading logs are due every Monday.
* Ice cream is sold on Fridays for $1.00
Birthdays
March
Dalia - 14
Ryan - 27
Malik - 30
News from the Media Center
Reading is My Super Power
This year’s school wide reading program is Reading is My Super Power. The program started on Friday, August 19th. Students will answer super hero related trivia questions in the Media Center each week to hone their research skills. At home each child is expected to read for at least 20 minutes each night and return their reading logs each Friday or Monday (depending on your child’s teacher’s schedule).
Students who turn in their reading logs every week will attend a reading celebration at the end of the school year. In order for a log to be counted for the week it needs to be submitted on time.
To assist with the reading logs please do the following:
1. PLEASE make sure your child’s FIRST and most importantly LAST name are on the log. We have to enter data for almost 1000 students. If even 10% don’t have their full name this omission adds an extra hour to our data entry.
2. PLEASE turn logs in when they are due. Your teacher will tell you the due date.
3. PLEASE add your child’s reading time in MINUTES. To understand why this is important read request #1.
You may also submit your child’s reading log electronically through the Gwin Oaks website. Fill in information with your child’s information (including your child’s teachers and grade from the drop down menu) and click submit. Email your child’s teacher to let him/her know log was submitted electronically to the Media Center. If you have any questions please email Mrs. Amolo at sharon_amolo@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
The Library Now Has E-books!
Access them from your smartphone, tablet, Kindle, Nook, Mac and Windows computer! There are also several audiobooks available. Download the Brytewave app on your device and see the directions below.
Accessing eBooks From a Device
Step #1: Search for the Follett Brytewave K-12 App in your store
Step #2: Open up the app and enter your State, School name and then login using your
student number and password.***Make sure you select the “Stay logged in” option.
Accessing eBooks From a Computer
From a computer- Login to your eClass page and click on “Media Catalog” (see picture below). Then, you can login to our catalog using your username and password. To search for an ebook type the title or type ebook to see a list of all available ebooks.