Transcript SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY Principal’s News Dear Parents and Friends of SES,

SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY
A Title 1 School
MARCH 2011
“Where Eagles SOAR!”
www.qacps.k12.md.us/ses/WELCOME.HTM
Principal’s News
Dear Parents and Friends of SES,
Upcoming
Events
 3/3 Tax Assistance for
Even Start
participants
 3/6 Computer Classes
for Even Start
participants
 3/8 & 9 MSA
 3/8 PTA Meeting
6:30 pm
 3/15 & 16 MSA
 3/21 SIT Meeting
 3/24 Reading Night
6:30 pm
 3/29“Classic Comedy”
Assembly
9 & 10 am
 3/31 & 4/1
Jump Rope
for Heart
Grades 3 & 4
What we at Sudlersville Elementary School fondly call
the “testing season” is upon us. This is not to be
construed negatively. The annual Maryland School
Assessments (MSA), administered this year on March 8 th
and 9th and 15th and 16th, measure our students’ progress
in grades three, four, and five, in math and reading. Later
in the spring science assessments will be taken by fifth
graders. These tests are what we call “summative” –
which is to say, they provide data that show how well
each child is performing based on a scoring rubric. In
addition, they are also “formative” that is, they tell us
where our students are strong academically and where
they may need additional assistance in order to be
considered “proficient.” In this way the MSA scores’
greatest value may be in helping guide instruction and
inform educators about what academic skills to emphasize
and, if necessary, re-teach.
As soon as they arrive, we will share your child’s MSA
results with you. Teachers will review each student’s
scores as well as those of his or her classmates and grade
level colleagues. We will also compare this data with
those of students throughout the county and state. The
data will provide us with a wealth of information and
enable teachers to refine instruction. Please review the
assessments’ results when they arrive. Your child’s
teacher or I would be most happy to help explain any
information that may be unclear. In short, we look upon
these scores as one of several indicators that taken
together show how well your child – and the others at SES
– are doing and hope you will feel the same way.
Sincerely,
Ed.D.
SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A Title 1 School
MARCH 2011
“Where Eagles SOAR!”
www.qacps.k12.md.us/ses/WELCOME.HTM
PreK News
Is spring really around the
corner? Let's hope so. We hope
everyone enjoyed our field trip to
see "Seussical the Musical". Thank
you to the chaperones who helped
on that trip.
This month we've been busy
learning all about animals: what
they look like, where they live,
how they are the same and
different. Our next unit will be
about Construction and building
things. We'll learn how to measure
different objects. We will also be
comparing the sizes of objects and
making patterns. We have finished
our Shape Days and are now moving
on to Letter Days. We can't wait to
see what interesting things you
bring in for the different letters.
Kindergarten News
"The Hiding Words"
By now your child should
recognize several small words like
at, an, on, is, and it. Help your
child find these words when the
words are "hiding in larger
words". Environmental print like
food labels/packaging, words
printed on clothing and signs along
the road can become rich
resources for practicing reading
skills. When possible, have your
child use any picture clues and to
use his/her use knowledge of letter
sounds to help read the word.
Remember to keep it fun and
frequent and give plenty of
encouragement.
Grade 1 News
Grade 2 News
March is here already? Wow, this
year is moving quickly! Let’s
hope the spring comes early and
we can get the children outside
for recess on a regular basis.
Please make sure they are
dressed appropriately for the
weather.
March, already! Hopefully
the last of the snow and
cold/flu season will lend us
a solid month of
instructional time with your
first grader. In Math we will
wrap up Unit 6: Developing
Fact Power. Please
remember to practice basic
addition facts at home.
Reading brings us to Theme
7: We Can Work It Out,
which focuses on teamwork
and problem solving. We
will introduce more vowel
pairs and practice our long
vowel sounds. We are
learning about The Land
Around Us in social studies,
with focuses on geography
and the way other cultures
use the resources around
them to meet their needs.
We will finish our Earth
Science Unit with the water
cycle and weather and
begin Physical Science. We
will examine forces,
magnetism, and plenty
more!
A special thank you to our guest
story teller who came around to
all the classes to tell stories
related to Black History Month at
the end of February. Throughout
last month, the children learned
about several important African
Americans who have greatly
contributed to the betterment of
our country.
Remember to check your child’s
homework folder each night for
assignments and important
information. Please have your
child complete his/her
homework and return promptly.
Count on us to work super hard
to catch up on all the work we
missed with the snow days and
delays. In math we are working
on unit 7 which continues
addition and subtraction skills,
measurement and interpreting
data. We are continuing to
practice reading strategies and
skills incorporated into theme 5:
Family Time. We have been
incorporating the Six Traits
writing program with the
students this year and will
continue to work on improving
writing and language skills. The
three classes are also rotating
activities for learning about
matter, environmental science
and economics.
Have a wonderful month!
SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A Title 1 School
MARCH 2011
“Where Eagles SOAR!”
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Grade 3 News
We survived the snow and
sleet and now we are
“thinking spring!” March 8th,
2011 is right around the
corner! This is the first day
of the Reading M.S.A. test.
The tests will be given in
the subject areas of Reading
and Math for two weeks.
The Math M.S.A. assessment
will be administered on
Tuesday, March 15th, 2011
and Wednesday, March 16th,
2011. Please make sure that
your child gets to bed early
during this time period.
Breakfast is provided at
S.E.S. each morning. Small
individual snacks can be
eaten after testing. You may
provide these for your child
if you wish.
Parent conferences will be
Thursday, March 31st, 2011
as well as Friday, April 1st,
2011. Be on the lookout for
the conference papers to be
coming home soon. Thanks
in advance for all of your
support and have a great
month!
Grade 4 News
Grade 5 News
MSA schedule:
The 4th grade will be doing an MSA
incentive program. Students will be
invited to our MSA ice cream party
on a date TBD for positive behavior
and trying their best during
testing. MSA Reading will be
Tuesday, March 8th and Wednesday,
March 9th. MSA Math will be
Tuesday, March 15th and
Wednesday, March 16th.
PLEASE help your students to use
good testing habits:
• Get a good nights rest
• Eat a healthy breakfast
• Be prepared and on time
The fifth graders are working
very hard in their academic
areas. In reading we are studying
characters and their
interactions. In science we are
working with chemistry basics
and beginning physics including
Newton's Laws of Motion. Soon
we will be studying cells and life
science topics. During our
upcoming March 23 field trip to
Washington, D.C., we will
continue our space science study
as well as our Native American
studies. We thank students and
parents for being patient as
we scheduled the continued part
from our December trip. Our
PTA and Mrs. Annette DiMaggio
have certainly been most
gracious in assisting us to make
the March trip a success.
In math we are beginning the
study of algebra with pan balance
problems as we continue to work
on fraction skills. In social
studies we continue to learn
about the colonies as well as the
Revolutionary War. As you can
see, we are preparing for the
rigor of sixth grade and polishing
all of our skills for the reading
MSA on March 8 and 9 and the
math MSA on March 15 and
16. We have so many very
dedicated parents who work so
closely with their children every
evening and on weekends to
make sure students are being
prepared for middle school and
mastering fifth-grade academic
goals. Thank you for all of your
support to ensure that our
students do their best.
Seussical the Musical:
Seussical was a big hit. We loved
seeing the twist on the wonderful
work of Dr. Seuss. Dr. Seuss is
celebrating a birthday on March
2nd, so pull out your old favorites
and read them as a family.
Tree project:
We are starting full force with our
research and in depth study of
habitats and tree planting in
March. Your students will be taken
through a unit of habitats, food
chains, food webs, living/non-living
things, and their impact on our
environment. Your students will be
independently studying tree species
(mainly white pine, red oak, and
red bud) to determine where to
plant our trees on the school
grounds. The students will be
planting the trees in late
spring. We are going to need parent
hands to help once the planting
begins.
Thank you~
Mrs. Comegys, Mrs. Hayman,
Mrs. Settelmaier, Ms. Deegan,
Ms. Mazzata, & Ms. Prickett
SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A Title 1 School
MARCH 2011
“Where Eagles SOAR!”
www.qacps.k12.md.us/ses/WELCOME.HTM
Health Room
Some “Lousey” News
From The Healthroom
We have had several cases of
head lice this school year so we
want to remind you all to watch
for signs of head lice, such as
frequent head – scratching.
Anyone can get lice…from another
person, or from sharing hats,
coats, hairpieces, etc…
No one likes to talk about head
lice and nit picking is a nuisance
but you parents can help a lot by
checking your child’s hair 1 to 2
times a week. The louse is about
the size of a sesame seed. Nits are
tiny tear dropped shaped specs
attached to the hair close to the
scalp. They are cemented to the
hair shaft. Nits hatch in about 10
days. They can live for up to 30
days and they can survive away
from a warm head for about 2
days. A female louse can lay up to
6 – 10 eggs (nits) a day. So as you
can see early detection is worth
the effort.
If you discover signs of lice
proper treatment involves the
following steps:
• Kill the lice with a pediculicide,
remove nits with a special comb,
nit removing products, and
fingernails
• Check all family members for
lice and nits
• Treat personal articles and the
environment (washing, drying,
vacuuming)
If it is discovered that a student
has head lice she/he will be
excluded from school. The
student will be allowed to return
to school only after being treated
and after all lice and nits have
been removed. Students excluded
for lice will be reexamined upon
returning to school.
If any lice or nits are seen during this
examination the student will again be
excluded until they are nit free.
If you have any questions concerning
this matter don’t hesitate to call us at
school.
Just remember that regular checking
is the best prevention.
Stay ahead of lice!
Media News
The Delmarva Shorebirds reading
tickets were due on Tuesday, March
1st. Thank you to the students that
participated. I will send a letter
home about the game once I find
out more information. Thank you
parents for supporting this reading
incentive. There will not be a
reading incentive for March. The
next one will be for April and
May. Look for information in your
child's communication folder about
it.
Please visit the following website
www.quan.lib.md.us. This is the
Queen Anne's County Library
website. If you have a library card,
you can enter your number when it
prompts you. If you do not have a
card/number, you may use this
number- 23951000848751. Browse
the website and see all of the
educational and fun things you and
your child can do. If you have any
questions, please give me a call at
410-438-3164.
RELAY FOR LIFE NEWS
A huge thanks goes out to all of you
that bought a heart for that special
someone in February. WE SOLD 740
HEARTS. That money goes directly
to the American Cancer Society.
We are so proud of this event and
thank everyone that participated.
We think the students and staff
were really excited about receiving
the goody treats at lunch. Thanks
again for your support.
Kelly Embert
SES Media Specialist
Cultural Arts
Cubanana will be rescheduled for
sometime in May.
March 29th – Mark Lohr as Mr. Jones
presents “Classic Comedy.”
An entertainer who has studied the
masters of his craft – Charlie
Chaplin, Buster Keaton, Bill Irwin –
Mark Lohr has almost two decades of
performing experience entertaining
audiences across North America.
He is at home plying his trade in the
streets of Baltimore, the beaches of
L.A., and from the stages of restored
Vaudeville houses. He has performed
everywhere from the stage of The
Kennedy Center and the center ring of
the circus to the Meyerhoff Symphony
Hall. Mark is known as a comic who can
break the sound barrier for his ability to
entertain with or without words!
All Cultural Arts programs are bought
to SES in part by the Queen Anne’s
Arts Council.
Art News
Wow! The art room is so colorful this
time of year! We are working on many
multicultural activities this
month. Third grade is working on
Japanese Fish Printing, Kindergarten is
studying African American Quilts, and
Fifth Grade is creating masks while
learning about mask making in
Africa. Our Fourth Grade is studying
nature while completing landscapes and
also working on Native American
Art. Second Grade is learning about
textures in the world around us. We are
all working very hard to finish many
projects. Look for the colorful art to
come!
The March Artists of the Month will be
coming soon as we are finishing up many
exciting art works!
Thanks,
Cassie Hosler
SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A Title 1 School
MARCH 2011
“Where Eagles SOAR!”
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Math Matters
PROBABILITY
March is the month of LUCK. For
math people, luck is really
probability! In our everyday lives,
we use probability often. We hear
that there is a 70% chance of snow
or try to win a sweepstakes game
at the store. So, what types of
probability do children learn in
school? In math classes, we express
probability as a ratio or fraction of
favorable outcomes to total
outcomes. In other words, how
many chances to win are placed
above the total things that can
occur.
Young children distinguish
between what is a fair event and
what is not fair. For example, a
spinner that has equal sized spaces
is considered fair and a spinner
that has unequal size spaces is
unfair. We talk about probability
using words such as likely, unlikely,
certain and impossible. As children
get a better understanding of
fractions and probability, we use
numbers rather than words to
discuss probability. Fractions are
written and converted to
percentages to express chances of
“winning”. Many probability
problems use diagrams or drawings
to show the events that we predict.
For example, there may be a bag
with colored marbles, or a spinner
with numbered spaces, or number
cubes to roll. We predict what will
happen and what the chances are
to “win” or get a favorable
outcome.
Older children have more complex
problems where they must
determine all possible outcomes
before they can predict the
probability. Two different methods
can be used to find the total
number of outcomes for
independent events.
One is a tree diagram and the
other is an organized list. A
tree diagram is constructed
with branches that represent
the outcomes of each
independent event. The first set
of branches lead to the
outcomes of the first event and
the next set of branches lead to
the outcomes of the next
independent event. To list the
outcomes, read across each set
of branches. An organized list is
a systematic arrangement of
outcomes. To complete the list,
begin with the first outcome of
the first independent event and
arrange each of the outcomes of
the next independent event
with that first outcome. Then,
select the second outcome of
the first independent event and
arrange the outcomes of the
next independent event with
that second outcome. Complete
the process until all the
outcomes are from the two
events are arranged. This list
can be used to determine the
probability of “getting what you
want”!
So, you see, luck really has a
lot of math behind it! Wishing
you luck this month of March.
Reading News
MOTIVATING KIDS TO READ
As we all know, the more children
read, the better readers and
writers they become.
The more children are read to,
the better readers and writers
they become.
What can you do to motivate your
children to read on a regular
basis?
As a parent, you know that
reading is important, and you
probably feel frustrated if your
child doesn't like to read. Many
forces in children's lives pull them
away from reading - television,
video games, and other afterschool activities - but finding a
way to incorporate reading and
writing activities into your child's
daily routine may not be as hard
as it seems. Try the following:
* Learn more about your child's
interests and suggest books,
magazines, and articles that
relate to those topics.
* Sometimes good movies are a
starting point for pleasure reading
- after seeing a movie based on a
book, children will be motivated
to read the book.
* Sometimes travel sparks
reading, and finding books that
relate to a place you visit on a
family vacation can get a child
hooked.
* Keep books and other reading
materials at home. Visit our
Sudlersville Public Library.
* Read books with your children!
Children of any age love being
read to.
* Be a good role model - let your
children see you reading.
****Mark your calendars - March
24th - Our next "reading night.“
SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A Title 1 School
MARCH 2011
“Where Eagles SOAR!”
www.qacps.k12.md.us/ses/WELCOME.HTM
Box Tops
SES supporters - Thank You so much for ALL the Box Tops and
Campbell Labels that continue to come. We are happy to report that
so far for the 2010-2011 school year, we have collected a total of
16,813 points for Box Tops and 5,872 points for Campbell Labels.
WAY TO GO! !
Box Tops will be sending us one more check for this school year near
the end of May. Just think 16,813 X .10 = $1,681.30 for SES. Keep
those Box Tops coming! ! The Top Class for the Whole School Year will
receive a special surprise. Look at the chart and see how much your
class has collected so far. Don't forget you can always go online to
support SES in all programs that we have going. We do receive credit
and you can get coupons to use each month.
Congratulations to the following classes:
Box Tops for the Month of Jan.
Mrs. Nuse - 424 points
Ms. Pierson - 290 points
Mrs.Baldwin - 264 points
Box Tops for the Month of Feb.
Mrs. Troyer - 473 points
Mrs. Davis - 432 points
Ms. Kane - 259 points
Campbell Labels for Dec/Jan/Feb.
Mrs. Bildstein - 636 points
Mrs. Hayman - 562 points
Mrs. Holden - 513 points
Teachers
Baldwin
Christopher
Holden
Comegys
Hayman
Settelmaier
Bildstein
Leventhal
Thren
Sept-Nov Dec Jan Feb Total
1
0 81
0
82
38
0 49
14 101
15 172 155 186 528
0
18
30
2
531
20
14
5
5
10
1
1,722
512
0
45
0
0
55
124 646
0
1
0 1,822
66
4
74
213
0
653
245
112
121
49
3
35
70
105
379
5
7
16
1
40
0
13
290
68
Eber
Kane
Troyer
513
28
112
Darling
Davis
Pierson
82
223
Beres
Munson
Nuse
1
240
52
Bennett
Dean
Grand Totals
21
20
6
3
1
100
3,187 1,332 583
1
26
4
17
580
59
1
100
770 5,872
Teachers
Baldwin
Christopher
Holden
Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Total
318
41 202
4 264
61
890
135 242
57 173 138 147
892
342
86
69
86
82
54
719
Comegys
Hayman
Settelmaier
82
154
78
96
8
118
48
37
374
105
575
23
93
153
129
48
103
163
472
1,030
885
Bildstein
Leventhal
Thren
285
60
75
141
244
431
375
26
128
63
18
101
95
0
158
147
0
112
1,106
348
1,005
Eber
Kane
Troyer
155
161
46
327
78
267
220
120
89
86
22
52
118
85
86
127
259
473
1,033
725
1,013
Darling
Davis
Pierson
283
12
402
66
117
215
93
26
149
114
179
104
51
148
290
25
432
76
632
914
1,236
Beres
Munson
Nuse
223
117
229
115
302
190
43
294
71
29
144
1
135
5
424
253
158
40
798
1,020
955
Bennett
436
5 211
58
0
0
710
Dean
23
98 121
0 147
41
430
Grand Totals 3,616 3,187 2,753 1,937 2,601 2,719 16,813
Campbell’s Labels
Please remember when cutting Campbell Labels out, we need
the Whole UPC Code (Bar Code and Numbers) along with the
number of points the label is worth. So far this school year, we
have received New Playground Balls and Footballs for Coach!
The PTA would like to thank the 3rd, 4th, 5th grade classes and
PFY for helping with the Farmer Marty - Campbell Label
project. It was very much appreciated and showed True Eagle
Pride and Good Citizenship!
GOODSEARCH & GOODSHOP
Did you know that by searching and shopping online
you could earn money for SES?
Go to www.goodshop.com and www.goodsearch.com and
designate SES as your charity.
More detailed instructions will follow soon.
Look for them in your child’s backpack!
SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A Title 1 School
MARCH 2011
“Where Eagles SOAR!”
www.qacps.k12.md.us/ses/WELCOME.HTM
PTA News
BOOK FAIR
The SES Book Fair will be starting
on Saturday, April 9th.
EVERYTHING IS
BUY ONE GET ONE FREE!!!
This includes all books, pencils and posters!
Are you looking for a way to get involved with the school or PTA?
If so, WE NEED YOU!!!
PTA Photographer: We are looking for someone to document SES Events. We need candidate to
take pictures, develop and arrange them in an album. You do not have to attend every PTA or school
event to take this position. Please send an email to [email protected] or simply come to the
next PTA meeting on March 8th if interested.
Cultural Arts: We are looking for someone to fill the Cultural Arts Chair for the 2012-2013 school
year. This person would be responsible for choosing & scheduling the assemblies for Sudlersville
Elementary. They would also be responsible for creating the grant application that is submitted to
the Queen Anne’s County Arts Council. There is nothing difficult about this position, and it can be
very rewarding! The candidate will not start until Fall 2012 but now would be a great opportunity to
shadow the current Cultural Arts chair. The duties are primarily completed online and according to
your own schedule. If interested, please contact Jackie Sweetak at 410.928.3686 or
[email protected].
Budget: We will be working on the 2011-2012 school year PTA budget soon. If you have any
suggestions or concerns as to where the money will be allocated, please join us at the April PTA
meeting. We are also looking for a parent/grandparent/guardian who is a PTA member to join the
budget committee.
SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A Title 1 School
MARCH 2011
“Where Eagles SOAR!”
www.qacps.k12.md.us/ses/WELCOME.HTM
Enrichment News
SES Future Engineers went to Baltimore on Saturday, February 26th to the Baltimore Museum of Industry to compete with
other teams from around the state. There were two teams of dedicated 3rd graders that competed. The teams designed
cars that would go as far as possible and carrying an egg as a passenger. Then the car was crashed into a wall and the
egg would have to survive. The teams both won awards. The Drag Racers won an award for the best design drawings in a
written report and The Eggcellent Racers won an award for the best Imitation Car. Then the Eggcellent Racers went on
to win the Best Engineered Car amongst 26 teams competing!!! This was awesome. The team members for The Drag
Racers were Declan Covington, Jacob Elborn, Will Covington and Hayden Roe. The Eggcellent Racers were Julie Jackson,
Norman Lee Dixon and Chad Patterson. We should be proud of our dedicated hard working students!!
Alison Vooris, Enrichment Specialist
Even Start News
Washington College SIFE Group Hosts
Computer Concepts Class
On Sunday, February 20th, 2011, 13 dedicated participants of the Sudlersville Even Start Family Literacy Program,
accompanied by their children, attended a two-hour Computer Basics Introduction class held and organized by the
Washington College Students In Free Enterprise (WC SIFE). Accompanied by Even Start program coordinator, Elizabeth Miller,
the participants learned the basics of computer use for novices. This class, conducted in both English and Spanish, was the
first in a three part series organized by a dynamic group of students, led by project managers Alketa Tanushi and Dilliane
Bonnet. The class was held at Daly Hall on the campus of Washington College, giving the participants the opportunity of
being on a beautiful, prestigious and historic college in Maryland. Transportation, food and childcare were also provided to
accommodate the group of participants.
Sudlersville Even Start participants enjoyed the patience and guidance of the WC SIFE group as well as the SIFE advisor,
Susan Vowels, Associate Professor of Business Management.
The second class will be held on March 6th, 2011 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm at Daly Hall on the Washington College
Campus. Transportation, lunch and childcare will be provided by the WC SIFE group to accommodate the participants of the
Sudlersville Even Start Family Literacy Program.
Elizabeth Miller, Coordinator
Even Start Family Literacy Program
300 S. Church Street, Sudlersville, MD 21668 (410)438-3887
Below is a picture of the happy group holding their certificates.
IMPORTANT DATES
1. Tax Assistance will be
provided for Sudlersville Even
Start participants
When: 3/3/11--5:00 pm.
Location: Sudlersville Even Start
classroom
2. Computer Class at Washington
College for Sudlersville Even
Start participants
When: 3/6/11--1:00 pm -3:00 pm
Location: Daly Hall, Washington
College Campus
Transportation, childcare &
food provided
SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A Title 1 School
MARCH 2011
“Where Eagles SOAR!”
www.qacps.k12.md.us/ses/WELCOME.HTM
Put on your workout shoes and start moving!!
“SES Cares Community Day” will be here soon!
Join us for a day of fun including the
5K Run/Walk “Miles for Matthew,”
Chicken BBQ Carryout, Craft Fair, Flea Market,
Cake Walk & Italian Ice Stand
The event will be held May 14th. Look for more details in your child’s folder.
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MSA
10
11
12
PTA Mtg
6:30
13
14
15
MSA
16
MSA
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
READING
NIGHT
6:30pm
31
April 1
Grade 5
Trip to
DC
SIT
meeting
27
28
29
Comedy
Assembly
9am;
10am
30
Jump
Rope for ♥
Grades 3
&4
Jump
Rope for
♥
Grades 3
&4