Tiger News
Greetings Tiger Family!
Front Office Site of News & Events
We are always striving to improve daily practices. New ways of communicating and keeping everyone updated are coming from the Front Office, so please take a few moments to view our Front Office Site of News & Events. (https://sites.google.com/cmitelementary.org/cmit-nes-front-office-news?usp=sharing). The site can also be located on the school's website under CMIT Families.
On this site you will find useful information on the HOME, FORMS, SCHEDULE, and NEWSLETTER pages that will help you during the school year. This site is interactive with links to assist you with navigating to important information and forms, so please read it in its entirety. We look forward to working with you and your scholar(s) during the school year!
Front Office Staff
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Kind Kindergarten News!
Hello Families:
Our winter break is upon us; it arrived so quickly this year.
Upcoming Events
STEM fair projects are due on January 30, 2025
STEM Fair information packet link
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PtYbaA08AoZmS4k1hxy7EeTLaKDubF-01aaG7nAvGHs/edit
ELA: We will demonstrate phonological awareness, identify and match the common sounds that letters represent. We will also read common high frequency words by sight, sight words: go, from, yellow.
Social Studies: We are learning about community helpers.
Math: We are reviewing addition and subtraction up to 10.
Science: We are continuing to talk about the weather patterns in the sky. We can make predictions from observing patterns.
Friendly reminder: If your scholar has a fever, or is not feeling well; please keep them home until their symptoms are gone without medication for at least 24 hours. We are trying to alleviate the spread of germs within our classrooms.
The Kindergarten Team
Fascinating First Grade News!
Welcome back Firstie families!
We hope you all have a wonderful and restful winter break! We will be helping the scholars get back into the swing of things when we return.
January has us back in for testing. Official dates will be sent out soon.
Our lesson upon retuning will include:
RELA: Fables
Math: Understanding Place Value
Science: Weather and Seasons
Social Studies: American Heroes
Upcoming Dates:
1.20 Schools Closed
1.30 STEM Fair projects due
Spectacular Second Grade News!
Upon our return back from the winter break, we will begin Unit 3 theme "Our Traditions". The spelling pattern will be Long i– igh, y, ie. In Math, we will begin topic 8, which focuses on identifying and counting coins and bills, and solving word problems about money. Over the break, please work with your scholar using examples like, what is the total value of each coin and use coins (real money) to add and subtract. In Science, we will continue with topic 3, Earth's Water and Land. In Social Studies, we will continue topic 3, Government.
When we return to school for the new year, we kindly request your support in reinforcing the importance of following our School Motto with your scholars. I will Respect Myself and Others, I will Opt to Be Scholarly, I will Act Responsibly, and I will React with Kindness. Lastly,
we hope you enjoy spending time with your family and friends. Happy New Year!
Important reminders:
STEM Fair Project- Scholars should be working on their project.
STEM Fair project help session-January 7th, 2025
We will begin Testing in January (DRA, MAP, Dibels)
Have a terrific winter break and we will see everyone in 2025!
Second Grade Team
Terrific Third Grade News!
In Social Studies, students will continue with Chapter 3: LEsson 4 Early French Communities. Students will learn about early French explorers and settlers in North America.
Have a great winter break everyone! Scholars have been sent home with their extra credit study guide, however they are not expected to complete it during their break unless they really want to. They have had time this week, and part of the week when we're back in school. Then for the rest of the week we're taking our Topic 1-8 Cumulative Benchmark, a review of everything we've learned so far in 3rd grade math!
In Science, don't forget about STEM Fair projects, which are due January 30. Here is a link to an exemplar research paper if you need more guidance: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_npLCThBFx7VtwYuwsz4UD2uGUvt7IeF/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111936365229946734758&rtpof=true&sd=true
Third Grade Team
Fourth Grade Weekly News!
In Reading, we will be finishing up synthesizing information across two texts in an informational text. We will also begin reviewing for our Unit 2 test. A review sheet with topics covered on the test with IXL Links can be found in your scholar's Google Classroom. In Social Studies, students will understand that both individuals and families make economic decisions. In Science, students will describe the properties of waves and how waves cause objects to move. In Math, students will begin equivalent fractions.
We encourage families to check Synergy to stay abreast of your scholar's grades in all academic areas.
Let's have a great week on purpose!!
Fourth Grade Team
Fabulous Fifth Grade News!
Happy Holidays Tigers! Please enjoy your break as we embark on the New Year! Happy 2025! This New Year will bring success, efficiency, promotion and a year of good news! Let's get ready to close out 2024 and welcome the outstanding year ahead! Well done, Tigers!
Subject Content:
RELA
Students will prepare to close out Unit 1 with an assessment in each reading skill and an assessment in writing an informational text.
Science
Students will explain the parts of the water cycle and recognize that the ocean is an important part of the water cycle.
Math
Students will continue to add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators. Students will also multiply fractions.
Social Studies
Student will finish lesson 5 in Chapter 7 and take the final assessment on "Life in the Young Republic".
Superior Specials News!
Art
Kindergarteners are working on Lines and Shapes. We have reviewed safe scissor use and techniques.
Students will create their own artwork focused on lines and shapes and experiment with collage.
First graders are finishing a project called,
I Love My Hair!
Students will create a portrait with an abstract hair design that depicts a particular mood or feeling, using line, repetition, pattern, and color.
Second graders are creating imaginary creatures in
“Monster Mashup”
Students will present their never-before-seen creature hybrids by combining parts from five animals, to create one in its habitat. We will critique next week.
Third graders are making Patterned Landscapes. Students will create a landscape that contains patterns.
Fourth grade, Names Revealed Through Color:
Students are creating geometric name designs using color, shapes, lines, and text to express an aspect of their personality. They will submit Artist Statements next week along with a critique
Fifth graders are making “Monster Line Drawings” Students create illustrations from random markings to create a 3D image with form and texture. Artist Statements and reviews are due next week.
Music
Hello!!
K & 1st grade are continuing to learn about pitch and how to recognize high and low pitches. 2nd grade is continuing to work on singing and has been introduced to what a music staff is and a beginner way to read the notes on it. 3rd grade is continuing to learn about how to properly read notes on the treble staff. 4th & 5th grade are finishing up performing their music compositions, and have begun to review the music score they will learn to play!
Technology
Hello,
K-2 practiced Computer Fundamentals: Intro to Pointer Devices
In this engaging and interactive digital lesson, the learners receive direct instruction and practice using a mouse and a trackpad to select objects.
3-5 practiced Hardware Fundamentals: Mobile Devices
In this engaging and interactive digital lesson, the learners receive direct instruction and practice with smartphones, tablets and applications, and understand how mobile devices connect to a wireless network, store information using cloud computing, and use GPS for tracking.
PE
Good week, this week in PE we are doing relay races to work on our fundamentals and teamwork.
LEGO
Hello! This week we are finishing up lessons and getting the classroom organized for the new year. We will continue with new lessons upon returning from winter break. I hope everyone has a wonderful winter break and Happy Holidays!
STEM II
Greetings,
K-1: Completed their balloon characters and will be learning how to code Busy Bee robots to have them transport their balloons along the parade path.
2-3: Demonstrated their understanding of how to make the Sphero Indi’s move in the directions indicated. They will design their balloons next and attach it to the Sphero Indi’s to travel the parade route.
4: Completed their hiking backpack project and had their introduction to Balloons Over Broadway project. They will be designing and creating a parade float out of a shoebox with their group. The next step is deciding on a theme for the float and planning the design for the theme.
5: They have successfully agreed upon a theme for their floats and the items that they want to include on the float and the materials that they will need to create it. Next step is create! I can’t wait to see their floats begin to come to life!
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