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.
In 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 scholars have mastered the routines of finding their classroom, putting their items away, and preparing for their day. It is important for your scholar to be in class by 8:00 am every day.
Upcoming Events
Oct.22 Picture Day
ELA: We will be reviewing the letters Bb and RR; identifying words that begin with these letters. We are also identifying singular and plural nouns and our sight words are: me, for, with, and said.
Social Studies: We are learning how to work together in school and in the community.
Math:We are working on reading, writing, and counting the numbers 8, 9, and 10.
Science: We are continuing learning about our five senses; and how we use them daily to explore the world around us.
We are now working on DRA testing for our scholars.. Please make sure your scholar gets enough rest, eats breakfast, and arrives at school on time.
Friendly reminder: If your scholar has a fever, or is not feeling well; please keep them home until their symptoms are gone for at least 24 hours. We are trying to alleviate the spread of germs within our classrooms.
The Kindergarten Team
Fascinating First Grade News!
Another great week in first grade! We are into the thick of testing and excited to share our results with you. Please remember parent teacher conferences are on Monday, teachers will reach out for parents to sign up. If you have any questions or concerns, please as always, do not hesitate to reach out.
Our lessons for next week include:
RELA: Procedural text
Math: Make a ten to add, Doubles plus
Social Studies: Government Review
Science: Observe Light
Upcoming Dates:
10.7 Parent Teacher Conferences
10.18 Schools Closed for Students
10.22 Picture Day
Best!
First Grade Team!
Spectacular Second Grade News!
We had an awesome week in second grade! Testing is complete and we are ready to continue learning and growing. Next week, we will continue Unit 1 in reading, titled, "You Are Here." The weekly question is, "How can a new place help us change and grow?" In phonics, scholars will decode words with inflected endings: -s, -es, ed, and -ing. In Math, we will begin Topic 3. This topic focuses on adding within 100 using strategies. In Science, we will continue Topic 1 lesson 4, learning how the properties of some solids make them useful. In Social Studies, we will continue Chapter 1: Families Today and in the Past.
In observance of Hispanic Heritage Month, scholars will learn some important facts about Spanish speaking countries.
As we continue to settle into the school year, we kindly request your support in reinforcing the importance of following our school motto with your scholar. Respect Others, Opt to Be Scholarly, Act Responsibly, and React with Kindness.
Important information:
In observance of Hispanic Heritage Month, scholars will learn some important facts about Spanish speaking countries.
Important reminders:
Hispanic Heritage Month-September 15th-October 15th
Parent Teacher Conference-October 7th (Virtual)
Picture Day-October 22nd
Pumpkin Patch Field Trip-October 24th
Permission slips will be sent home next week.
Terrific Third Grade News!
This week in Reading, students will read an origin myth The Golden Flowers Taino Myth from Puerto Rico. The skill for this week is diphthongs ou, ow, oi, and oy.
In Social Studies, students will review Chapter1:Our Environment in preparation for Chapter 1 assessment on Friday 10/11.
In Math, we are starting Topic 4, using multiplication facts to solve division. A fact family has 2 division and multiplication facts. For example: 3, 7, and 21. We have 3x7=21, 7x3=21, 21÷3=7, 21÷7=3.
This week in Science, we are testing how we can use forces to keep things balanced, and what happens when there are unbalanced forces. Then we're finishing up our topic on Forces and Motion.
Specials:
Thursday- Rotation 3
Friday- Rotation-1
Reminders:
No School Monday 10/7- Parent/ Teacher Conferences
Weekly News!
Next week in Reading, students will analyze and summarize text structure in an informational text. In Social Studies, students will know that the Americas grew out of the English colonies and became an independent nation. In Math, students will finish up topic 3 and take the assessment. In Science, students will use models to describe how electric currents flow in circuits.
If you missed the sign up for Parent Teacher Conferences, please reach out to your scholar's teachers to set up a conference.
Shaping Our Nation: Important Americans Social Studies Project
In Chapter 2 of our Social Studies, Americans and their History, students will be learning about important men and women who have shaped American history.
Task: Students will create a video presentation about an important American who shaped our nation. Students will research a person from American History and learn how he or she helped to shape America.
Due Date: October 17, 2024
Below you will find details for the project which is also posted in Google Classroom.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Bbm79ycNG__hM3M-RgO9mKCdnnRXRIlbI9Dh4vi50Fo/edit?usp=sharing
If you have any questions regarding the project, after reading over the assignment details, please reach out to Ms. Cooper or Ms. Daniel.
Reminders
10/7 Parent Teacher Conference No School
Let's have a great week on purpose!!
Fourth Grade Team
Fabulous Fifth Grade News!
Tigers! Tigers! Thank you for an amazing week full of adventures! We completed our NWEA testing! Great job on your hard work! Continue to move successfully in excellence. We are proud of you!
Field Trip
Corrected permission slips have gone out for our SKATE ZONE field trip on October 8, 2024 at 10am-1pm. Please use the QR code or the attached link in ClassDojo to pay for the trip. The trip is $37 which is all inclusive. If your scholar needs a bagged lunch, they can bring a lunch or the cafeteria can provide lunch before we depart. Thank you for your support! Let's Roll out Tigers!
Subject Content:
RELA
Tigers! We are wrapping up Pedro's Journal and will begin our poetry lesson. We will learn how to explain sound devices and use figurative language. We will learn rhyming words, stanzas, and how themes connect to poetry. We will continue in narrative writing and create poems to reflect the lesson of figurative language and sound devices.
Math
In Math this week, students will fluently multiply multi-digit whole numbers.
Science
In Science, students will continue to explore the different properties of matter.
Social Studies
As we move forward to Chapter 3 and remember everything we learned from Chapter 2, we will embark on a journey of Settling into the North Colonies. We will discuss and learn about the Spanish Colonies in the Americas. The English Colonies in Virginia, Pilgrims, and Puritans in New England. Go Tigers!
Thank you for all you do, Tigers!
Team 5th grade
Superior Specials News!
Kindergarteners are working on Lines and Shapes.
Students will create their own artwork focused on lines and shapes by experimenting with color.
First graders are working on 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 5 animals to create 1 in its habitat.
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.
Fifth graders are making “Monster Line Drawings” Students create illustrations from random markings to create a 3D image with form and texture.
Music
Hello! K and 1st grade are learning basic rhythms using Ta and TiTi. 2nd and 3rd grade are practicing creating melodies on the xylophone using C (Do), D (Re), E (Mi). 4th and 5th graders are reviewing the notes on the treble clef staff!
Technology
Hello! K-1 students developed mouse skills such as pointing, clicking, double-clicking, and dragging while practicing counting, as well as matching shapes and colors.
2-5 students have been practicing Home Row keys as well as letters t, y, w, o, q and p.
PE
Good week! This week we will be continuing to work on our procedures of class in order to prepare us for next weeks activity. Please remember to make sure your scholar is in sneakers! Have a great week!
LEGO
Hello! We have wrapped up our first lego education lessons. This week we are beginning our second lesson. I have also returned graded quizzes that have been given so ask your scholars about those if you would like to see what they have been working on.
K-1: XL World: Healthcare workers
2: Science in Nature & Our Daily Life: Pollination
3: Animals & Their Environment: Life Cycles
4-5: Science Connection: Animal Structures
STEM II
Greetings,
This week in Kindergarten, we are continuing to learn about collaboration and teamwork. In 1st grade, we went “fishing” with our rods made from sticks, string, and a paperclip. 2nd grade & 3rd grade students finalized their PLAN for their project. Next week, we will begin CREATING!
4th grade students decomposed their backpack designs so they can make their patterns next week.
5th grade completed an end of the year pre-assessment. Next week they are going to continue CREATING their shelters.
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