Author: Cobb County School District

Important Information
*Please don’t forget that all transportation changes must be in writing. We cannot accept changes through e-mail. Please contact the front office if a change needs to occur during the school day.
*Be sure to check your child’s red communication folder every day. Please use this folder for transportation changes, notes, or money.
*Agendas—Please check daily for information.
Parents and students are encouraged to utilize them as well. Example: On the School Talk pages, you can add reminders, messages, dates, etc. You can also record books on the book logs included in the agenda. Please read and initial the agenda daily.
*Please make sure your child has a healthy snack each day. They may bring a water bottle, but no juice, please!

Important Dates
July 31 — First Day of School
August 7—Sparkles Skate Night 4pm-8pm
August 9— Boosterthon Pep Rally
August 10 — PTA Meeting / Open House 6:00-7:40
August 18—Boosterthon Fun Run
August 21 – Extended School Day (Solar Eclipse)
August 30—Early Release Day(Lunch– 9:50-10:20)

We are learning about…
Math: We are focusing on math workshop procedures and place value.
Reading: We are learning about the procedures for Reader’s Workshop.
Writing: We are learning about the procedures for Writer’s
Workshop and beginning to write narratives.
Science: We are learning about matter and seasonal changes.

What a great first week of school! This is such a great class and everyone is excited to learn.
Please encourage your child to read each night.
We are doing a terrific job learning how to follow directions and work independently.
Procedures we are still working on this month:
Students will check their individual cubbies and pack up their folder and backpacks.
Reading / Math Workshop Procedures
Following Multi-Step Directions
*Fun Fact* Parent to child: “ Did you ask a good question today?” That difference (asking good questions) helped Isidor I. Rabi, the Nobel laureate in physics, become a great scientist!
**Wish List Items: Mr. Clean Magic Erasers, Play-Doh, Extra Snacks for the Class**

The August Lunch Menu can be found on the back of this newsletter.