Conley Chronicles
September 16, 2018
Conley Hills will be the school of choice by the year 2020.
This edition of Conley Chronicles is dedicated to the loving memory of Ms. Nicie Wright.
Ms. Nicie Marlow Wright ~ 1959 - 2018
National Hispanic Heritage Month - September 15 - October 15
- Thursday, September 20, 2018
- 6:00 PM - Conley Hills Auditorium
Reading is Fundamental!
Take advantage of this family time and give your child a head start... READ.
Full Release Day - Monday, September 17, 2018
A Note from Principal Pettway
Conley Hills Family and Friends,
The first six weeks of school at Conley Hills have been exciting. Since August 6th, we have completed a series of very important tasks, including learning classroom routines to ensure quality teaching and learning all year long. Additionally, scholars took a series of assessments in reading and math. Each assessment helped teachers understand how to tailor instruction to scholars' individual needs.
When you visit classrooms you may notice more than one teacher leading instruction. This is because our newly adopted co-teaching model allows EIP (Early Intervention Program), ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages), and Exceptional Children teachers to push-in to classrooms instead of pull-out. When this occurs, scholars benefit in two ways:
- they do not miss instruction from their primary teacher
- the ratio of scholars to teachers decreases
You may also notice scholars receiving breakfast in the classroom. This allows morning news to begin promptly at 7:40, and instruction immediately after, at 7:45. Please assist us by ensuring your child arrives to school between 7:15 AM and 7:30 AM. Arrival after 7:40 results in a tardy.
For safety and security reasons, scholars should not be dropped off before 7:15 AM. Teachers and staff report to work at 7:10 AM. Please come into the main office to sign your child in if he or she is arrives after 7:40.
Early dismissal is available up until 1:45 PM, and each school day ends at 2:40 PM. Early dismissals cannot be granted after 1:45 PM.
We always welcome volunteers. Please consult with your child's teacher for volunteer opportunities or stop by our Parent Center and speak with Ms. Grounds or Ms. Garcia.
We hope you will enjoy this publication of the Conley Chronicles, and we certainly do look forward to seeing you in our beloved school. Thank you so much for partnering with us.
Educationally Yours,
Jami Pettway
What's Happening on the Hill?
National Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration | PTA Meeting
Thursday, Sep 20, 2018, 06:00 PM
Conley Hills Elementary School, Delowe Drive, East Point, GA, USA
Grits, Grammar, Graphing, and Grandparents: CHES Celebrates Grands In A Spectacular Way!!!
Changes Abound: CHES Media Center Revamp
¿Hablas Español?: Conley Hills Embarks on a Language Learning Journey!!!
Reference:
ACTFL (2018). "What the research shows." Retrieved from: https://www.actfl.org/advocacy/what-the-research-shows.
Becoming a Well-Behaved Cub: PBIS Kickoff Celebration On the Hill!
1) Choose responsibly
2) Use good manners
3) Be safe
4) Show respect
Parents can support Cubs by checking Class Dojo for updates on behavior as well as practicing the rules at home. We look forward to many more PBIS events celebrating the stellar behavior of our CUBS!!!
Coffee & Conversation: Meet and Greet with Principal Pettway Proves Fruitful!!!
On Friday, August 31, 2018, parents and community members joined Principal Pettway and Parent Liaisons Ms. Garcia and Mrs. Grounds for “Coffee and Conversation” in the CHES Media Center. During this time, attendees enjoyed light refreshments and an informal, roundtable discussion about the state of the school. Principal Pettway encouraged parents and community members to voice their concerns about the school’s academics, climate, culture, and engagement opportunities. Stakeholders also contributed suggestions for improvement and pledged their support for the remainder of the school year. Mrs. Austin, Media Specialist, presented information on Digital Citizenship. Ms. Charles, Talented and Gifted Teacher, gave parents insight into the gifted program at the school. The new Curriculum Team was also introduced. The meeting served as an informational session for Title I as well.
FFVP Returns to Conley Hills!!!
What Our Cubs Are Learning During the First Six Weeks of School and How You Can Help!!!
Kindergarten
ELAGSEKRI2: Identifying main idea and recalling key details of a text
ELAGSEKRL3:Identifying characters, setting, and major events in a story
K.CC.1: Counting to 100 by ones and tens
K.CC.2: Counting forward in sequence (without starting at 1)
K.CC.3: Writing numbers from 0-20
SKP1: Describing object in terms of materials they are made of and physical attributes
ELAGSEKW3: Use drawing, dictating, and writing to narrate a single event or several linked events, sequence, and provide a reaction
How Parents Can Help At Home:
- Sign up for Class Dojo (Interactive communication system used for parent/teacher updates
- Check book bags daily for important notes, homework, school updates, etc.
- Practice writing first and last name
- Practice counting to 100 by ones and tens
First Grade
ELAGSE1RL5: Explain major difference between narrative and informational texts
(Phonics: Soft c and hard c; soft g and hard g)
MGSE1.NBT.1: Count to 120 starting at any number; Read and write numerals
MGSE1.MD.4: Organize, represent, and interpret data with up to 3 categories
S1E1: Obtain, evaluate, and communicate weather data to identify weather patterns
Writing: Writing narratives to recount two or more sequenced events
How Parents Can Help At Home:
- Sign up with Class Dojo (Interactive communication system used for parent/teacher updates
- Check book bags daily for important notes, homework, school updates, etc.
- Establish a daily routine of mealtimes with time for homework, chores, and bedtime
- Reinforce learning at home and show your child skills they are learning are applicable to everyday life.
Second Grade
ELAGSE2RL2: Reading and retelling stories(including fables); Focusing on moral at story's end
ELAGSE2W3: Working on the five steps of the writing process; Focus is on writing narrative stories
MGSE2.NBT.1: Understanding the difference between the place of a digit in a number and its value (how much it's worth)
MGSE2.NB5.3: Learning how to write numbers in standard form, written form, and expanded form
SS2G1: Learning about the five regions of Georgia as well as the main rivers in Georgia; Focusing on use of rivers
How Parents Can Help At Home
- Allow your child to access iRead, iReady Reading, and iReady Math. Do not provide instruction as the program is leveled to their ability. Allow them to work independently to ensure classroom performance will be accurate
- Take turns reading various types of materials with your Cub
- Allow your child to help with every day reading, writing, and math tasks. Allow them to help write the grocery list, read a recipe and measure out ingredients, pay for items at the store with cash, and/or count the coin change you receive back from a transaction
- Ask open-ended questions about their day. Instead of asking: "Did you have a good day?" Ask: "Tell me about your day? What did you learn in class today?"
Third Grade
MGSE3N.NBT.2: Discovering new strategies and algorithms based on place value knowledge to add and subtact values up to one thousand
RI.3.2, 3RL9: Determining central message of a folktale; Comparing and contrasting important points and details in texts; Writing narrative paragraphs
S3L1: Learning about the geographical areas of Georgia and exploring the various living and non-living things that inhabit the regions
SS3H1: Learning about Native American groups (food, housing, and clothing) that settled in North America.
ELAGSE3W3: Reading stories dealing with character traits and finding evidence to support the trait; Reading stories that deal with folktales and what a folktale is
How Parents Can Help At Home
- Listen to your child read aloud. Ask questions and have them to find evidence to support their answer
- Download educational apps using the website (www.gadoe.org). Examples: "Bill Nye, The Science Guy", "Read Me Stories", Google Earth, Duolingo
- Set aside some time every week for a family trip to the local library.
Fourth Grade
Math: Reading and writing multi-digit numbers using base ten blocks, number names, and expanded form; Comparing and rounding numbers; adding and subtracting multi-digit numbers using standard algorithm
Science: Identifying the parts of the water cycle and its circular nature; Identifying the states of matter
Social Studies: Identifying events that led up to the American Revolution (beginning with the French and Indian War and concluding with the signing of the Declaration of Independence); Identifying important historical figures (i.e. Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Patrick Henry, Paul Revere, etc.); Identifying important events (i.e. the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party, battles of the Revolutionary War)
Language Arts: Writing narrative pieces (real or imagined events); Focusing on good writing technique (i.e. descriptive language and dialogue)
How Parents Can Help At Home
- Read with and encourage your scholar to read daily
- Have a discussion based upon what was read after shared reading. Speak with the teacher to find the same kinds of questions we use in school
- Sign up for Class Dojo to receive information about upcoming assignments and assessments
Fifth Grade
Math: Identifying the order of operations, powers of ten, and starting multiplication of multi-digit numbers; Completing long division with a multi-digit dividend and divisor
Science: Identifying electricity and magnetism; Identifying static and human harnessed electricity, parallel and series circuits, and magnets
Social Studies: Identifying key elements of the Industrial Revolution as well as key American inventors at the turn of the century; Analyzing the Spanish-American War, Panama Canal, immigration, and cattle trails; Completion of a project on African-American cowboys
Language Arts: Writing informative essays using the writing process; Supporting writing by focusing on vocabulary (synonyms, antonyms, multiple meaning words)
How Parents Can Help At Home
- Locate various types of reading materials which you and your scholar can read together.
- Ask your scholar "How" and "Why" questions about materials read.
- Sign up for Class Dojo to receive information about classwork and events.
Specials: Music
Grades K&1st: Identifying a steady beat and ways we use our voice
Grades 2nd-5th: Creating movements as well as writing and playing rhythm patterns to enhance various forms of literature
(In addition, Grades 2 and 5 are preparing performances for the Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration on September 20th.)
How Parents Can Help At Home
- Reinforce good study habits by designating study spaces and solidifying reading and other after school routines
- Attend PTA meetings
- Demonstrate a positive attitude about education to your children
- Participate in a fundraising event
CUBS IN ACTION!!!
2018-2019 CHES Student Council
2018-2019 WCHC News Team
2018-2019 Safety Patrols
Scholars of the Month
Kindergarten: D. Rucker
- Scored high on iRead diagnostic
- Works very hard to complete all classroom tasks
First Grade:M. Lightfoot
- Works very hard on all tasks
- Participates in all class activities
Second Grade: Z. Jacques
- Takes pride in her work and eager to gain new information
- Assists fellow classmates
Third Grade: A. Floyd
- Completes assignments on time and responsibly
- Excited about daily activities
Fourth Grade: N. Delgado
- Consistently gives 100% each and every time
- Has a wonderful disposition
Fifth Grade: A. Perrymon
- Goes beyond expectations and strives to complete all assignments in a timely manner with minimal mistakes
- Works well with peers
Specials: K. Kaegle
- Excited about learning
- Willingly participates in all activities
Exceptional Children: B. Ashe
- Actively participates in all class activities
- Works hard
Scholar of the Month Criteria
Citizens of the Month
Kindergarten: K. Cortes
- Very cooperative
- Helpful to other students
First Grade: A. Williams
- Friendly disposition
- Helpful to others
Second Grade: X. Calloway
- Strives to follow rules daily
- Helps others to put forth effort
Third Grade: B. Jimenez
- Displays good manners
- Pleasant demeanor
Fourth Grade: B. Ortiz
- Self-starter and always willing to help
- Consistently remains on task and focuses on doing her best
Fifth Grade: Y. Soriano
- Pushes herself to constantly do her best
- Very friendly and helpful to teacher as well as fellow scholars
Specials: A. Ensley
- Makes good choices and works well with peers
- Takes initiative and is very helpful
Exceptional Children: L. Murray
- Speaks to adults and peers appropriately
- Friendly disposition