Transcript SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY Principal’s News

SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY
A Title 1 School
OCTOBER 2010
“Where Eagles SOAR!”
www.qacps.k12.md.us/ses/WELCOME.HTM
Principal’s News
Dear Parents and Friends of SES,
Upcoming
Events
 10/4–8 Book Fair
7:30am-2:30pm
 10/4
Flu-Mist Day
 10/7 Health Fair
7-10 am
 10/8 Sister School
Assembly
1:45 – 2:15 pm
in SES Gym
 10/12, 19, 26
Sailing through
the System 6:30pm
 10/12 PTA Meeting
6:30pm
 10/13 Half Day
10/14-10/15
No School
 10/18 Bus Driver’s
Appreciation Week
 10/28 Picture
Re-take Day
The new school year is off to a very solid
start. A record 413 students enrolled at SES with the
average class size holding at just below twenty-one
students. The pupils have come back to school
enthusiastic and eager to learn.
Please know that your collaboration and cooperation is
encouraged; educating youngsters is a job that
consistently involves both educators and parents. Toward
that end, we were pleased to see so many parents at the
September “Back to School Night,” as well as at the
various Title I orientation functions.
To further increase your understanding of
the academic program at SES, we would like to invite
parents of all Pre-K and students new to the school to our
Sailing Through the System series of evening classes. On
Tuesday, October 12th, 19th, and 26th, staff from SES and
several county educators will discuss policies, procedures,
and academic programs of interest to parents. The
sessions begin at 6:30 P.M. with a light supper followed by
about an hour of discussion. You are welcome to attend
and, if your child is new to SES, you should find the
sessions quite helpful.
We encourage you to volunteer in the school
but remind you that all volunteers must undergo a short
orientation session. Mrs. Elaine Butler, our Home-School
Coordinator, will run the training and promises to make it
as painless as possible. In addition, you must fill out a
volunteer form. Contact your child’s teacher or Mrs.
Butler for more information. Whether you decide to help
us on a regular or sporadic basis, please know that we
welcome your assistance and look forward to working with
you.
Sincerely,
SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A Title 1 School
OCTOBER 2010
“Where Eagles SOAR!”
www.qacps.k12.md.us/ses/WELCOME.HTM
BOOK FAIR
October 4th – 8th
Open everyday 7:30 am - 2:30 pm
in the cafeteria
Everyone is welcome to stop in during any of these hours!
We also have Friends and Family Night
Wednesday, October 6th from 6 – 8 pm.
Heroes from Sudlersville Volunteer Fire Department will
give children a tour of a fire truck and
give parents information on fire prevention.
* Stop by after you visit the Health Fair on Thursday!
S.E.S. EAGLE SQUAD OPENS SISTER SCHOOL ASSEMBLY
Parents and school community members
are invited to the Sister School assembly set
for 3rd-5th graders on Friday, October 8,
1:45 – 2:15 pm, in the S.E.S. gym. There is
exciting news about special projects that
students throughout the school will be doing
in partnership with our sister school teachers
and students.
Come learn about our sister school
partnership with Escuela Primaria Juventino
Rosas in Mexico. In addition to learning about
environmental projects led by Mrs. Vooris, you
will also be treated to a drill team
performance by the new S.E.S. Eagle Squad.
Our sister school has a drill team, so we
thought we could learn from them and also
form a team.
Eagle Squad members have been practicing since this summer. Eagle Squad members include Sam Angelini,
Christine Apple, Madison Bailey, Chloe Begley, Jordan Dozier, Jacob Elborn, Neidy Roblero, Nicholas Short,
and Noah Skinner. Mr. Leventhal, instructor, and Mrs. Leventhal, supervisor, meet with the Eagle Squad
every Friday after school. A special thank you to parent volunteers—Mrs. Paniere, Mr. Downey, and Ms.
Begley—who have helped with practices.
SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A Title 1 School
OCTOBER 2010
“Where Eagles SOAR!”
www.qacps.k12.md.us/ses/WELCOME.HTM
FREE
HEALTH FAIR
Thursday, Oct. 7
7 am – 10 am
FREE glucose and
cholesterol blood
tests will be
offered.
** Remember do
not eat for 12
hours before
getting your blood
drawn, you may
drink water.
PreK News
We have had a great beginning
to the school year. The kids are
beginning to adjust to the new
routines. We have been reading
a lot of stories about starting
school. We've also been
learning our shapes. Have your
children look around and
identify circles, triangles,
squares and rectangles. Starting
this month, we will be learning
our nursery rhymes in
preparation for Nursery Rhyme
Day on Oct. 29th . Ask your child
each night which new rhyme we
learned that day. Thank you for
your support.
Kindergarten News
Kindergarten will begin to have
homework in October.
Information about the homework
packet will be sent home at the
same time as the homework
packet. Each child, who
completes, his/her packet by the
end of the month, will receive a
certificate for being a "Homework
Champ" and a prize. You should
have scissors, crayons, and a glue
stick in a special place in your
home so that your child will have
these materials available to
complete the homework. If you
have any questions, please
promptly contact your child's
teacher and she will be happy to
help you.
Grade 1 News
It's so hard to believe that
September is already over! Please
be sure you are checking your
child's folder every evening when
they come home from school. We
have completed Unit 1 in math
and have moved on to Unit 2:
Everyday Uses of Numbers. This
unit encompasses both money
and time, so please work with
your student on both of these
skills. We have also started our
second theme in reading,
Surprises! We will be wrapping
up our Living Things unit in
science with a trip to the zoo we will send out more specific
information as the time draws
nearer!
Grade 2 News
O – Oh boy! Fall is here already!
C – Can you believe September
is gone?
T – The 2nd grade has been
working very hard! We will be
finishing up our first reading
theme “Silly Stories” this
month. We finished the first
math unit which was basically a
review of 1st grade math. Our
Social Studies Unit on
Communities is wrapping up and
will culminate with a walking
trip around Sudlersville on
October 5th. This will also be a
nice introduction to our next
reading theme.
O - Onward to the upcoming
units of study for this month They include a “Nature Walk”
theme in reading which ties in
nicely to our science unit having
to do with the environment. We
will also be exploring addition
and subtraction fact strategies
in math.
B – Be on the lookout for
permission slips for a field trip
to the Museum of Natural
History on Tuesday, October
19th. Parents, mark your
calendar and get to a volunteer
workshop if you are interested
in coming with us.
E – Everybody’s a winner when
you do your best! Keep up the
good work second grade! Don’t
forget to read each and every
night.
R – Rotations have started
during intervention time. This
year the second grade teachers
will each choose a topic or
theme to focus on for a two
week period. We will rotate
through so that each class
benefits from the enriching
activities that each teacher is
doing. This month we are
working on writing, readers’
theater and Mexico (for Hispanic
Heritage Month).
SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A Title 1 School
OCTOBER 2010
“Where Eagles SOAR!”
www.qacps.k12.md.us/ses/WELCOME.HTM
Grade 3 News
We have been very busy in the
first month of school! In Math, we
are wrapping up Unit 1,
“Routines, Review, and
Assessment” as well as being
introduced to Math “BCR’s.” Our
“Off to Adventure” Houghton
Mifflin Reading unit is in full
swing- we have read the
selections “The Lost and Found,”
as well as “The Ballad of Mulan.”
Intervention just started on
September 20th, 2010. Students
are being taught by a teacher in
the subject areas of Reading or
Math so that they are prepared
for the M.S.A. in March.
We are on the lookout for
eagles in the third grade that are
S.O.A.Ring! Take a look at the
Eagle bulletin board in the
hallway! The third grade is
looking forward to celebrating,
“Hispanic Heritage Month” in the
next few weeks! We are all
working diligently and keeping
the academic rigor moving along
at a good pace since the first day
of school and will continue this
daily. Thank you for all of your
support! If you have any
questions or comments, please
feel free to contact the third
grade teachers during school
hours. Happy fabulous fall!
Grade 4 News
Thank you to all the parents who
came out for Back to School
Night. We enjoyed seeing you
and sharing our goals and
expectations with you. We are
excited to work with each of you
to ensure that your child has a
successful 4th grade year.
Reading
• The first book report of the
year is coming up. The
students’ book report about
our theme “Journeys” is due
October 11, 2010.
• Please continue encouraging
your child to read at home. A
best practice is to ensure that
your child is reading at home
at least 15 minutes a day.
Developing a routine for
reading everyday would be a
good way to encourage
reading and break up that
stressful book report.
Testing
• Our first quarterly tests begin
the week of October 4th.
Fourth graders will be taking
their reading assessment on
Wednesday, October 6th.
Start practicing good test
taking strategies with your
child now.
• Ensure your child gets plenty
of sleep
•
Your child eats a good
breakfast
•
Your child comes to school
prepared to do their best
•
Math quarterly testing will
begin the week of October
18th. Fourth graders will only
be testing one day, once the
date is announced we will let
you know through your
student’s agenda.
Sultana
• Our first field trip was a success.
Our students learned a lot about
the Chesapeake Watershed and are
currently learning in class about
John Smith’s exploration on the bay
and how people effect changes in
the bay.
Agenda and Homework
• Check your child’s agenda
EVERYDAY. They should be
responsible for writing in their
agenda each day. If you are
noticing that your child is not
writing in their agenda, please
discuss the importance of this with
your child.
• If you and your child are having
trouble with the nightly homework,
please be sure to contact your
child’s classroom teacher. If you
make us aware of a problem
through a phone call or a brief note
we will work hard to meet the
needs of your child.
Grade 5 News
Grade 5 welcomes fall with studies of
nature, Native Americans, the Earth,
and strong characters. As we finish
the "Natures Fury" theme in language
arts we will next be reading about
people, real and fictional, who "Give It
All You've Got!" These reading unit
selections feature strong characters
and autobiographies of people who
overcome obstacles to succeed in life.
In addition we will continue to study
Native Americans in social studies and
study our Earth and its surface in
science. We will then move on to
study Earth in space. In math, we
review geometry and begin a unit on
division. We hope parents will
continue to support learning efforts
with nightly reading time, homework
discussion, and fact practice for
math. Thank you for all that you do
for our students.
SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A Title 1 School
OCTOBER 2010
“Where Eagles SOAR!”
www.qacps.k12.md.us/ses/WELCOME.HTM
Media News
There were 125 students that
participated in the summer
reading incentive, "Bucks for
Books". These students received
play money for the amount of
books read and went shopping in
the media center on Monday,
September 27th. Thank you to all
of the parents for
encouraging their child to read
this summer.
For the months of October and
November, SES will be
participating in the READ 100,000
Minutes Challenge. The theme
for these months goes along with
our book fair theme, BE A
READING HERO. Your goal for
the month of October is to read
for at least 4 hours. That means
you must read for 10 minutes for
25 days in October. You may read
any kinds of books. Rewards will
be given out to those who return
their reading log to their teacher
by Thursday, October 28th. Your
child will be receiving their
October Reading Log during the
first week of October. If you
have any questions, please feel
free to call Mrs. Embert.
Thank you for your support.
Kelly Embert
SES Media Specialist
Cultural Arts
Totally Vocally is the next
Cultural Arts Assembly. It will be
held November 10th at 9 & 10 am.
Art News
Welcome back to art! We are
working hard in every grade
level. All students are studying
what we can do with our first Art
Element, Line. Students are
learning about a variety of lines,
such as vertical, horizontal,
diagonal, thick, thin, bumpy,
jagged, zigzag, loopy, and
curves, just to name a
few. Fourth grade has started a
project about the American
Artist Georgia O'Keeffe. We are
working with crayons, markers,
and will be painting soon! Please
remember to send your child to
school with an art shirt if
possible. The shirts are kept at
school so they can bring it to art
to protect their clothing.
I encourage all students and
parents to practice their art
making skills at home. These
activities include drawing,
coloring, painting, creating lines
and shapes, or even using play
dough. These activities help us
to become creative and help
build strong hand and eye
coordination as well as
strengthens our hands.
Please feel free to stop in and
see what we are creating in art!
Thank you,
Cassie Hosler SES Art
Health Room News
The Queen Anne's County Department
of Health will once again be giving
flumist to elementary students grades
K thru 5 again this year. Consent
forms and letters have been sent home
this week. Three nurses from the
Dept. of Health will administer the
Flumist. Sudlersville Elementary first
dose is scheduled for Monday, October
4th, 2010. They will return to schools
one month later to give students a
second dose for those that need it.
With the advent of ‘Flu Season,’ here
are some guidelines for student illness:
Students should be *“fever free for 24
hours without the aid of fever reducing
medication”,* in order to return to
school, and if student receives a
prescription for antibiotics, they must
take the medication for 24 hours,
before returning to school. This also
applies to being vomiting & diarrhea
free for 24 hours. These guidelines are
in place to protect all students and
staff.
Remember to monitor your child’s hair
for signs of lice, at least once a week.
This usually shows itself, by ‘itching’!
The county follows a “Nit-free” policy.
If you have any questions as to what
you may see, you may bring your child
to the health room to have checked. If
you discover nits or lice, notify the
school nurse, so that the class will be
checked.
It is also helpful for the nurse to be
notified if your child has been
diagnosed with strep-throat, seasonal
flu, conjunctivitis or any other
contagious disease. Also, if your child
is diagnosed with any new medical
conditions, or receives any additional
immunizations, send in a copy to be
applied to their health record.
Thank you for your support.
Jaci Reilly; Mon, Tue, Wed
Pat Golshani; Thurs, Fri
SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A Title 1 School
OCTOBER 2010
“Where Eagles SOAR!”
www.qacps.k12.md.us/ses/WELCOME.HTM
Math Matters
NUMERATION
In math, we start with a concept
called numeration. This is the
process of counting and
numbering items. As early
learners, children form sets and
learn to count the objects. They
learn number words and progress
to higher values. Our young
children (K-2) are expected to be
able to:
- Read, write, and represent
whole numbers up to 100 and
beyond using models, symbols,
and words
- Express whole numbers up to 99
using expanded form
- Identify the place value of a
digit in a whole number up to 99
At home, parents and children
can count everyday items and
learn the numbers. Card games
with number values, such as
“War” where children name and
compare values can help develop
the concept of numeration.
Games where children roll a dice
and progress forward a number of
spaces can also build this
counting and number sense.
Money (with its one dollar bills
and ten dollar bills) can be used
to represent an amount. Families
can look in advertisements and
catalogs, and then make the
amount of money needed to
purchase an item, or discuss why
a certain amount of money may
or may not be enough to purchase
the item.
Older children (3-5) are asked to
extend their number skills to
include larger whole numbers,
decimals and fractions. Many
opportunities at home use these
types of numbers. Lengths,
measurements for cooking, money
amount and bill paying can be
used and discussed to develop
numeration skills.
Numeration includes counting and
writing numbers, as well as
identifying equivalent forms of
numbers. Trading pennies for an
equivalent amount of money, such
as 10 pennies for a dime, can build
understanding of numbers. When
sorting change at home, involve
your child and build their math
skills. Show them that MATH
MATTERS!
Parent Involvement
Thank you to all parent/guardians
who attended the volunteer
orientation and have completed the
necessary paperwork for
volunteering at SES. The new sign
in/out system will be in place
within a couple of weeks.
Congratulations to Mrs. Beres’
classroom who completed and
returned the most Parent Surveys
and signed Family Partnership
Compacts at the “Back to School
Night”!! Mrs. Hayman’s and
Mrs.Dean’s classes are the runners
up. All three classrooms will be
having an ice cream party in their
classroom within the next couple of
weeks.
We have many activities/events
coming up this fall. Please be sure
to check the calendar and plan to
attend!!
Our annual “Sailing Through the
System” parent orientation sessions
will be held Oct. 12, 19, and 26th.
All Pre-K and new parents are
invited to attend. Look for an
invitation to be sent home soon.
Elaine Butler, Parent Coordinator
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Reading News
Have Fun Reading!!
It is very important to read with
children from a very young age.
Putting a few simple strategies
into action will make a significant
difference in helping children
develop into good readers and
writers.
Through reading aloud, providing
print materials, and promoting
positive attitudes about reading
and writing, you can have a
powerful impact on children's
literacy and learning.
*Invite your child to read with
you everyday
*When reading a book where the
print is large, point word by word
as you read. This will help your
child learn that reading goes
from left to right and understand
that the word he or she says is
the word he or she sees.
*Read a child's favorite book over
and over again
*Read many stories with rhyming
words and lines that repeat
Invite the child to join in on
these parts
*Discuss new, unfamiliar words
*Stop and ask about the pictures
and about what is happening in
the story
*Read from a variety of children's
books, including fairy tales, song
books, poems, and informational
books
Reading well is at the heart of all
learning. Children who can't read
well, have difficulty learning.
You can help make a difference
for your child.
Have fun reading!!!!
Mrs. Thurber
Reading Specialist
SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A Title 1 School
OCTOBER 2010
“Where Eagles SOAR!”
www.qacps.k12.md.us/ses/WELCOME.HTM
The following are going to be recognized at the October 6 th Board of Education meeting at 6:00 pm. They are
being honored for their hard work at SES. (each month two different schools recognize four different
honorees)
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
LAURA DEAN (Pre-K teacher)
Laura Dean is our Employee of the Month. Though she has taught pre-K in our school for but two years she
was a long-time Even Start teacher at Sudlersville and prior to that taught at Grasonville and Church Hill
Elementary schools. Laura is unfailingly optimistic and, at the same time dedicated to her students and her
school. She has overcome some health issues over the past several years but has remained unfailingly
positive and kind. Her colleagues, students, and their parents, are all recipients of her dedication and
understanding of early childhood education and, more importantly, her understanding of early learners. In
short, she loves her students and it shows. Her work ethic is to be admired. Students who are in Mrs. Dean’s
class make impressive academic progress. We are proud to have her on the SES staff and salute her as our
Employee of the Month.
ENERGIZER BUNNY AWARD
JEANNETTE SETTLEMAIER (4th grade)
Four years ago our then Teacher Specialist, Theresa Farnell, clued me into a teacher who was working in A.A.
County and who was also helping her during the summer at Bible School. Theresa described Jeannette as
“awesome” and explained that “she never stops working.” Wow, have we found that out. Mrs. Settlemaier
is constantly working to improve student achievement. She and our music teacher, Chris Harrison have
spearheaded the PBIS initiative in our building and if something needs to be done, quickly and effectively,
you need only give Jeanette at call. She’s the best. Our current Teacher Specialist, Tom Walls said to me
several weeks ago., “You know that Jeanette Settlemaier is one hard worker.” Everyone agrees and, the
best part … she’s self-winding, no batteries needed. She personifies “intrinsic motivation” as much as
“constant locomotion.” Congratulations Jeannette.
UNSUNG HERO AWARD
ANGIE SOTO (tutor)
Sudlersville Elementary School enjoys a ten percent Hispanic population. We have a number of wonderful
children who speak English as a second language. In many cases their parents speak very limited English or
English not at all. That is where our Unsung Hero, Angie Soto comes into play. Angie serves as an English
tutor to students, translator for parents, dispenser of cultural information and all-around liaison and
diplomat to our Hispanic community. She is always willing to help out and in her ever-expanding role, Angie
is often over-looked but never underappreciated. Both faculty and parents find her patience and willingness
to “go the extra mile” impressive. She works long hours and includes visiting parents as part of her duties.
Mrs. Soto is a gem and, we hope, an “unsung hero” no more.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
ANNETTE DIMAGGIO (PTA President)
When it became apparent that the Sudlersville Elementary School PTA needed to be revitalized, Annette
DiMaggio stepped up to the plate. In fact, to continue the baseball analogy, she rebuilt the team, became
installed as manager, and proceeded to hit homeruns out of the park. Annette is a tireless worker whose
efforts have brought the community and school closer together and helped forge real partnerships between
parents and teachers. Her efforts are always directed at strengthening the school ethos and she is not afraid
to seek the assistance of other parents and friends of the school. The students at Sudlersville Elementary
School benefit as a result. Annette is an asset to the school but also to the Sudlersville community. She gets
things done because she is willing to serve. We are proud to have her on our team. Congratulations Annette.
SUDLERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A Title 1 School
OCTOBER 2010
“Where Eagles SOAR!”
www.qacps.k12.md.us/ses/WELCOME.HTM
SUDLERSVILLE EVEN START AND ADULT EDUCATION
Sudlersville Even Start and Sudlersville Elementary School Adult Education classes will be
conducted in partnership with Chesapeake College this year and are now underway.
Evening ESOL classes will be held in the SES Media Center and in the Sudlersville Even
Start Adult Education classroom. The evening ESOL classes began Monday, Sept. 13th and will
be held from 6 pm - 8 pm on Monday and Wednesday. A parenting/interactive literacy session
will be held before and/or after these classes for Sudlersville Even Start parents only.
(See attached schedule of classes - 2010-2011 Sudlersville)
Sudlersville Even Start will also conduct additional Adult Education, Parenting classes, Home
Visiting, and Interactive Literacy Events throughout the week for all parents who qualify for the
program. For interested parents of children 4 years old and older in the Sudlersville area, who
would like to enroll in our program, please have them call the Sudlersville Even Start staff at
(410)438-3887. We are enrolling more students October 4th from 6:30-8:30 pm.
Elizabeth Miller, Coordinator
Even Start Family Literacy Program (410) 438-3887
Sudlersville Even Start Family Literacy Program
Adult Education Class Schedule
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
9:00 am – 2 pm
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
11:00 am – 2 pm
11:00 – 1:00 pm
ABE/GED
ITL/PAR
ESOL
ITL/PAR
ABE/GED/ESOL
ITL/PAR
ABE/GED
ITL/PAR
1:00 – 2:30 pm
1:00 – 2:30 pm
GED/PAR
Planning/Service
Coordination
5:15 pm – 9:00 pm
5:15 pm – 9:00 pm
ESOL
ITL/PAR
Partnered with
Chesapeake College
4 yr old - Early
Childhood
Development Staff
On-Site
4 yr old - Early
Childhood
Development Staff
On-Site
ESOL
ITL/PAR
Partnered with
Chesapeake College
4 yr old - Early
Childhood
Development Staff
On-Site
8:30 am – 2:00 pm
5:15 pm – 9:00 pm
8:30 am – 2:00 pm
5:15 pm – 9:00 pm
Home Visits conducted
twice per month for
each family using
Parents As Teachers
Curriculum
Friday
~ October 2010 ~
◄ September
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
November ►
Thu
Fri
1
Sat
2
Hispanic Culture
Festival 11-1
Teacher BOOK FAIR
PREVIEW
3
4
5
6
7
Flu-Mist Day
Vision and Hearing
Screenings
Vision and Hearing
Screenings
Vision and Hearing
Screenings
8
9
Grade 2 Walking Trip Friends and Family
Night
6-7:30pm
BOOK FAIR
BOOK FAIR
PTA Health Fair 710am
12
13
14
15
½ Day of School
NO SCHOOL
NO SCHOOL
20
21
22
23
28
29
30
Sister School
Assembly
Grades 3-5
1:45
BOOK FAIR
BOOK FAIR
BOOK FAIR
10
11
16
PTA Meeting
6:30pm
SAILING THROUGH
THE SYSTEM 6:30pm
17
18
BUS DRIVER”S
APPRECIATION
WEEK
19
Grade 2 Field Trip
Oct. 18-22
School Improvement
Team 2:50pm
SAILING THROUGH
THE SYSTEM 6:30pm
24
25
26
27
Kindergarten Trip
Picture Re-take Day
SAILING THROUGH
THE SYSTEM 6:30pm
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Notes:
PTA
Our next PTA meeting is
scheduled for
Tuesday, October 12th
at 6:30 pm at SES.
Have you linked your Food Lion
card to Sudlersville Elementary?
If you have any questions, please
feel free to contact us at
[email protected].
MONEY &
SUPPLIES
FOR SES!!!