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February Newsletter

Principal's Post

We are excited to announce our upcoming Parent Academy sessions at Royal Oaks! Our staff is hosting three after school sessions that we believe will be beneficial to families. The Parent Academies will be on March 18th, April 15th, and May 20th from 4:30-6:00. Parents are welcome to bring their children along! Families will be able to select and attend a session or two that is relevant to their needs with options such as Helping Your Child Become a Stronger Reader, Helping Your Child Become a Better Mathematician, Positive Parenting, Rockin' Homework Help, End of Grade Testing Strategies, and Avoiding the Summer Slide. Snacks will be provided for the event and we hope you will mark your calendars and plan to attend. Building a strong home-school partnership is an important part of our overall mission.

“At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child’s success is the positive involvement of parents.”-Jane D. Hull

Sincerely,

Melody Marsh

EOG Proctors Needed

Each year, our 3rd through 5th graders participate in state standardized tests called End of Grade (EOGs). In order to run these tests successfully, we require proctors to assist the teachers throughout the testing session.

Please consider volunteering to proctor with our EOGs at the end of the year.

This year, we will have our EOGs on:

Tuesday, June 4th (ELA)
Thursday, June 6th (Math)
Monday, June 10th (5th Science and 3rd grade Read to Achieve)

If you are able to help, please visit: https://goo.gl/forms/Oigof1a4cC9kTwk53

Proctor Training Information can be found here.

Curriculum At A Glance

Kindergarten:

In reading, students will break apart words as they decode, using suffixes and prefixes to help them read larger words. Students will also ask themselves "Does this word make sense? Does it look right? Does it sound right?" when decoding unfamiliar words.
In math, students will begin solving word problems using part-part-whole visuals and manipulative to help make sense of addition situations. Students will also begin to decompose and compare quantities up to 10.

First Grade:

In reading, students will identify character traits using familiar book series. They will also compare and contrast the same main character in two different books within a series.
In math, students will create fractions (halves, thirds, and fourths) within multiple shapes. Students will also begin telling time to the hour and half hour.

Second Grade:

In reading, students will use multiple paragraphs to determine the main idea or topic of a text. Students will also continue to use text features to help them identify key facts about a nonfiction topic.
In math, students will read and analyze bar graphs and picture graphs. Students will also solve word problems involving measurement and money.

Third Grade:

In reading, students will utilize text features within a biography to help learn more about a historical figure. Students will also describe the main characters within their biographies, focusing on what challenges they faced, how they overcame challenges, and identifying the point of view of the author.
In math, students will solve word problems involving area and perimeter. Students will begin their work with fractions-focusing on identifying fraction units with denominators of 2,3,4,6, and 8 with number lines, visual models, and area models.

Fourth Grade:

In reading, students will compare and contrast common themes across a variety of texts, including poems within their Social Issues unit. Students will continue their work with summarizing sequences of events and identifying the theme of stories.
In math, students will add and subtract mixed numbers and convert mixed numbers and improper fractions. Students will also begin working to multiply fractions and whole numbers through word problems. Students will also begin their Geometry unit at the end of the month, focusing on types of lines, 2d shapes, and angles.

Fifth Grade:

In reading, students will continue their work within their Social Issues unit, focusing on determining two or more main ideas of a text and citing specific evidence from the text. Students will also read multiple accounts of the same topic and determine the author's point of view and how their perspective affects the way the text is presented.
In math, students will continue their work with solving decimal word problems involving all operations. Students will also begin to add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers with unlike denominators.

Upcoming Events

March

March 12th-Teacher Workday
March 14th-Chick Fil A Family Food Night at 5:00
March 14th-March 22nd-Mastery Connect Benchmarks (3rd-5th)
March 15th-Hat Day-send in $1 donation that will go back to help our school
March 15th-PBIS St. Paddy's Day Paid Event
March 18th-School Improvement Team meeting at 3:15
March 18th-ROES Parent Academy 4:30-6:00
March 21st-3rd-5th Electives at 2:15
March 21st-Spring Picture Day
March 22nd-K-2nd Electives at 12:45
March 27th-2nd Grade Trip to Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
March 29th-Teacher Workday

April

April 1st-Kindergarten Trip to Patterson Farms
April 1st-3rd-5th Electives at 2:15
April 2nd-K-2nd Electives at 12:45
April 2nd-Middle Schools visit ROES 5th graders
April 5th-PBIS Quarterly Celebration
April 5th-Artie Parties
April 8th-April 18th-2nd grade NNAT2 Testing
April 9th-Report Cards Sent Home
April 11th-K/1 Arts Council Field Trip
April 11th-Special Olympics Field Trip
April 12th-Yearbook Sales End
April 15th-5th Grade Field Trip to Camp Thunderbird
April 16th-McDonald's Night from 5:00-8:00
April 18th-Hat Day-Send in $1 donation to support our school!
April 19th-No School
April 22nd-26th-Spring Break

Staff Oscar Winner of the Month

Congratulations to Mrs. Kilby, our wonderful Media Coordinator and MakerSpace Extraordinaire! Mrs. Kilby has a positive attitude and is willing to jump in and help wherever needed! She has been flexible with her schedule, allowing all classes to come in and learn collaboratively through the MakerSpace lab. Mrs. Kilby has been supporting our first grade classes by pulling small guided reading groups and providing intervention support to help all of our learners grow! We appreciate all that she does to help our school!