Super News from Room C114
February 26, 2018
Tisch's Tidbits
ISTEP
ISTEP is around the corner! Time to celebrate what we know. We will test tomorrow and Friday, finishing next Tuesday.
Thursday March 1
Friday March 2
Monday March 5
Tuesday March 6
We will test in the morning each day after snack starting around 9:20. Please be sure your child has a fantastic night's sleep and a good breakfast in the morning. We will have snack before testing, so remember to send something in. Don't forget a hug, fist pump, and, "You are a smart kiddo! You've got this! Remember this is a celebration of what you know!" as they leave for school. We will move desks next week so they are use to the new seating arrangement. I will also cover the information in my room since this is ISTEP protocol. Good times! I know these kiddos are prepared and are going to be just fantastic!
March's Schedule
Wow! Do we have a crazy month ahead of us. Here's the lowdown:
1-ISTEP in AM
2-ISTEP in AM/forte Friday in music
5-ISTEP in AM/Miss Indiana, Haley Begay, will be visiting Union! She competed at Miss America last September and will joining us to talk about the importance of goal-setting ,having a growth mindset, and reading in the afternoon
6-ISTEP in AM
8-extra STEM class in the PM
9-Guest speaker in the PM
13- State House field trip (no Jog-A-Thon shirts, wear Sunday best)
16-Pizza lunch for Lincoln and three friends-Winner of the Soiree teacher time :)
16/17 School Play in the AM on the 16th, 7PM on the 16th, 2PM on the 17th
22/23-Mrs. Tisch absent
23-Relay for Life Movie Night/report card day
24-Union Egg Hunt 9:00 sharp!
27-Harrison House guest speaker in the AM
28-Music tryouts for ZMS in the AM
29-Kokomo Beach Day (Wear summer clothing and bring a towel! No swimsuits please.)
30-No School!
April
9-School Resumes
What are we learning?
We have been knee deep in our novels discussing theme, symbolism, and literary elements. In math, we have focused on data analysis and using protractors to measure angles. In science, we wrapped up our topic of slow and quick changes to the earth. We are now focusing on speed, force and motion. In social studies, we will be learning about our government in preparation for the field trip.
Indiana State House Field Trip
A blue permission slip will be coming home this week for our upcoming field trip. This will tie into Indiana history and our branches of government. I love this field trip. What a memory to sit in the seats of our officials.
Spelling
So we have taken a little break from spelling. We will be back at it this Friday. It's been crazy with everything else we have been doing.
Kroger Gives Back!
Now that Kroger is rocking our worlds with their new stores and low prices, they’re also going to help our school!
If you haven’t gotten a Kroger Plus card yet, sign up for one and then add Union Elementary to your Community Rewards organization name.
If you already have a Kroger card simply hop on your computer and follow these easy steps…
1.) Scroll down to the bottom of the page.
2.) Click on “Kroger Community Rewards”
3.) Click on “View your rewards details”
4.) Scroll to “Community Rewards” and click “Edit”
5.) Type in 31364 and hit “search”
6.)Click on Union Elementary, and hit “Enroll”
Let Grandma and Grandpa know how easy that was, and get them signed up too. Now Kroger will give Union a percentage of what you spend which helps in many ways. This small action helps buy school supplies, instruments for music class, and much more. Thanks for your support. If you have any questions or need help please contact Brittany Henney at Brittanykay1@gmail.com
2nd Semester Volunteers
The second semester is here! If you are interested in helping me prepare some things for the classroom or possibly work with a small group, I would love to have your help! I am flexible with times, so just let me know the time you will come. I have a break from 8:30-9:00 each day so this is an easy time for me to show you what to do. My lunch varies on the other days between 12:00-1:00. Thank you in advance for all of your help!
If you would like to volunteer, the link is:
SPECIALS SCHEDULE
8:20-9:10
Monday: Media/Wellness (25 minutes per class)
Tuesday: Media/Wellness (25 minutes per class)
Wednesday:STEM
Thursday:Art
Friday:Music
11:55-12:25 Recess
12:30-1:00 Lunch