BURLESON ELEMENTARY NEWS #6

Meadow FFA excited to open our FEED STORE at all home football games this season!

Not your average concession stand, by the most honorable of MEADOW FFA standards!

A different menu each game, homemade wholesome meals & desserts to help everyone cheer on the Broncos this season!!

Howdy, Bronco Family! Fall is almost upon us…according to the calendar. Mornings sometime say “Hello, Fall”, but afternoons are telling us “Summer isn’t going anywhere just yet”. Many exciting things both in and out of the classroom are gearing up. The students continue to work hard. Some classes have fieldtrips scheduled. Teachers are putting their UIL teams together to get ready for contest in November. Great things continue to happen at Burleson Elementary!

I want to be real with you all about something important. One skill that continues to be emphasized and taught in every grade level is reading. Reading is a lifelong skill for everyone. Did you know that it begins before a child is even able to speak? Reading to a baby provides the building blocks they need for language development. A study found that babies and small children who are read to everyday are exposed to approximately 78,000 words each year. That means children who are read to, from birth to 5 years of age, are being exposed to at least 1.4 million words. If a student reads or is read to at least 20 minutes daily, he or she is exposed to 1.8 million words per year. This builds vocabulary, fluency (how fast one reads accurately), and comprehension. This not only develops strong readers; it also has a hand in academic success across the board. So, let’s all pick up a book and read!

Remember, you can always find the latest Meadow ISD news on the MISD website and Facebook page, so go check them out! Also, check your kiddo’s backpack and folders for any important paper notes that may have gone home.

Don’t forget to contact your child’s teacher if you have any questions about what is going on in the classroom. We are always here to help.

It’s ALWAYS great to be a Bronco!

Mrs. B

My phenomenal Pre-K students are learning new skills everyday. Please practice the following at home: Progress reports will be sent home on Friday so you know what your child needs to focus on.

· Letter: Aa, Hh, Vv, Xx, Zz (recognition & sound)

· Number: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

· Shape: triangle, square, rectangle, oval

· Color: red, blue, orange, purple

Thank you, parents, for all your support!

Mrs. A 😊

Mis fenomenales estudiantes de Pre-K están aprendiendo nuevas habilidades todos los días. Practique lo siguiente en casa: Los informes de progreso se enviarán a casa el viernes para que sepa en qué debe concentrarse su hijo. · Letra: Aa, Hh, Vv, Xx, Zz (reconocimiento y sonido) · Número: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 · Forma: triángulo, cuadrado, rectángulo, óvalo · Color: rojo, azul, naranja, morado ¡Gracias padres por todo su apoyo! Sra. A 😊

Hello Parents,

Here are a few things that we are working on:

Phonics-Letter Pp, initial sounds, syllables, rhyming words, alliteration, and matching capital letters on an ABC Arc.

Please study the HFW’s in the bag. Test will be on Friday.

Math- We finished up with Unit 2 on comparing numbers 0-5 and identifying which number is more than or less than. We will continue to work on identifying one more than and one fewer than a given number. This week we will continue to work on placing numbers for numbers 0-5.

AR- We have been working on Accelerated reading this past two weeks. The students have been practicing taking AR tests. Students are listening to an Interactive Read Aloud, (IRA) then we think/ pair/ share and answer those comprehension questions together. Then during Reading Stations, the students have been practicing on logging into AR Reading and taking AR tests.

Please send library books back to school, so your child can check out a new book.

Please continue to send water bottles to school.

Thanks,

Mrs. Sanchez

Aquí hay algunas cosas en las que estamos trabajando: Phonics-Letter Pp, sonidos iniciales, sílabas, palabras que riman, aliteración y combinación de letras mayúsculas en un arco ABC. Por favor estudie los HFW en la bolsa. La prueba será el viernes. Matemáticas: terminamos con la Unidad 2 sobre comparar números del 0 al 5 e identificar qué número es mayor o menor que. Continuaremos trabajando para identificar uno más y uno menos que un número determinado. Esta semana continuaremos trabajando en la colocación de números del 0 al 5. AR- Hemos estado trabajando en lectura acelerada estas últimas dos semanas. Los estudiantes han estado practicando tomando exámenes AR. Los estudiantes escuchan una lectura interactiva en voz alta (IRA), luego pensamos, emparejamos, compartimos y respondemos esas preguntas de comprensión juntos. Luego, durante las estaciones de lectura, los estudiantes han estado practicando cómo iniciar sesión en AR Reading y tomar exámenes AR. Por favor envíe los libros de la biblioteca a la escuela para que su hijo pueda sacar un libro nuevo. Por favor continúe enviando botellas de agua a la escuela. Gracias, Sra. Sánchez

This week in First Grade we are working on:

~Reading Chrysanthemum to make predictions and inferences, and comparing it to the story we read last week, Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse

~ Making 10

~Government Officials

~Changes from Heat

We are building up our AR points, the goal is for them to have 5 AR points by October 10th.

They will have their next sight word and math fact check this Friday!

Esta semana en Primer Grado estamos trabajando en:

~Leer Crisantemo para hacer predicciones e inferencias, y compararlo con la historia que leímos la semana pasada, El bolso de plástico morado de Lilly.

~ Haciendo 10

~Funcionarios del gobierno

~Cambios por calor

Estamos acumulando nuestros puntos AR, el objetivo es que tengan 5 puntos AR antes del 10 de octubre.

¡Tendrán su próxima verificación de palabras reconocibles a la vista y matemáticas este viernes!

Super second grade!!

We are still hard at work and setting goals as we go! Their drive is contagious! We are finishing up combinations in phonics and subtracting in math. We are talking about how to better our community in social studies and have started our force and motion unit in science. In writing we are still discussing expository, narrative, and opinion writing. We've become pros at figuring out the type of story we are reading and identifying the important parts. I am so excited to get UIL going, they are working hard practicing their oral reading poem for their tryout, it has been so fun listening to them this week!

Just a few reminders...

• New spelling list will go home today
• Sight word test tomorrow
• Math fact quiz tomorrowThank you for all you do!

Mrs. Alaniz

Súper segundo grado!! ¡Seguimos trabajando duro y estableciendo objetivos sobre la marcha! ¡Su impulso es contagioso! Estamos terminando combinaciones en fonética y restando en matemáticas. Estamos hablando de cómo mejorar nuestra comunidad en estudios sociales y hemos iniciado nuestra unidad de fuerza y ​​movimiento en ciencias. En la escritura todavía estamos hablando de redacción expositiva, narrativa y de opinión. Nos hemos convertido en profesionales en descubrir el tipo de historia que estamos leyendo e identificar las partes importantes. Estoy muy emocionado de poner en marcha UIL, están trabajando duro practicando su poema de lectura oral para su prueba, ¡ha sido muy divertido escucharlos esta semana! Sólo algunos recordatorios... La nueva lista de ortografía llegará a casa hoy Prueba de palabras a la vista mañana Mañana examen de matemáticas.

¡Gracias por todo lo que haces!

Sra. Alaniz

3rd Grade ELAR

Spelling:

I am continuing to see an overall improvement in our weekly spelling assignments. A few students continue to struggle, and I would ask that all parents help their child to study and practice at home as needed. This week our words all end with a silent final "e."

AR Reading:

Students are beginning to chart their progress on our school AR wall after achieving their first 5 AR points. Some students are struggling to pass tests or have not taken tests on any books yet. Students must read every evening for at least 20 minutes. Again, I would ask that parents monitor this and read with their child to ensure reading comprehension and success on tests.

Reading/Language:

We are continuing to use our online program, Lonestar Learning, for our daily reading and language activities. If you would like to see what this looks like, please reach out to me.

Please contact me anytime with questions or concerns.

Thank you!

Mrs. McCormick

ELAR de 3er grado Ortografía: Sigo viendo una mejora general en nuestras tareas semanales de ortografía. Algunos estudiantes continúan teniendo dificultades y les pediría a todos los padres que ayuden a sus hijos a estudiar y practicar en casa según sea necesario. Esta semana todas nuestras palabras terminan con una "e" final silenciosa. Lectura AR: Los estudiantes están comenzando a registrar su progreso en el muro AR de nuestra escuela después de lograr sus primeros 5 puntos AR. Algunos estudiantes tienen dificultades para aprobar los exámenes o aún no los han realizado en ningún libro. Los estudiantes deben leer todas las noches durante al menos 20 minutos. Nuevamente, les pediría a los padres que controlen esto y lean con sus hijos para garantizar la comprensión lectora y el éxito en los exámenes. Lectura/Idioma: Seguimos utilizando nuestro programa en línea, Lonestar Learning, para nuestras actividades diarias de lectura y lenguaje. Si desea ver cómo se ve esto, comuníquese conmigo. Comuníquese conmigo en cualquier momento si tiene preguntas o inquietudes. ¡Gracias! Sra. McCormick

Math
We are working on interpreting story problems and understanding when we need to add or subtract. This can be tricky, so we are breaking down the story sentence by sentence to find the action or what is happening to the numbers in the story. Don’t forget math fact tests are on Fridays, and make sure your child is studying their math fact cards each night.

Science

We are learning about states of matter. We are observing different objects and classifying them as a solid, liquid, or gas.

Social Studies

We are studying about our Founding Fathers and how they have helped shape the community.

Matemáticas

4th Grade Homeroom and Social Studies

Next week our homeroom gets to go make cupcakes in the cafeteria! I think they are going to have so much fun with the 2nd graders. The 4th graders will be paired up with a 2nd grader, and the fourth grader will be the teacher.

In Social Studies, we took a detour from our study of the Regions of Texas and studied the significance of 9/11 in our American History. We created a unique artwork called an Agamograph. Ask your children what they created. Then we researched 9/11, wrote down facts, and each table group wrote a paragraph together. I really enjoyed helping the kids understand what a patriot really is and to identify and honor those that did what they could to save American lives.

4th & 5th Grade ELAR

This week we 'piggy backed' on the Social Studies lessons and conducted research, wrote down facts, and each class or table group organized their facts into a paragraph to go with the Agamograph. If you get a chance to come in the building, I hope you will take a minute to look at our display in the hallway.

Tonight, the students will be bringing home their AR Logs. Please take a look and initial in the parent collum next to the final entry. These kids have been reading like crazy! I am so proud of their efforts.

Salón principal de 4to grado y estudios sociales ¡La próxima semana nuestro salón de clases podrá ir a preparar pastelitos en la cafetería! Creo que se van a divertir mucho con los alumnos de segundo grado. Los alumnos de 4º grado se emparejarán con un alumno de 2º grado y el alumno de cuarto grado será el maestro. En Estudios Sociales, nos desviamos de nuestro estudio de las regiones de Texas y estudiamos la importancia del 11 de septiembre en nuestra historia estadounidense. Creamos una obra de arte única llamada Agamograph. Pregúnteles a sus hijos qué crearon. Luego investigamos el 11 de septiembre, escribimos los hechos y cada grupo de la mesa escribió un párrafo juntos. Realmente disfruté ayudando a los niños a comprender qué es realmente un patriota y a identificar y honrar a aquellos que hicieron lo que pudieron para salvar vidas estadounidenses. ELAR de 4to y 5to grado Esta semana aprovechamos las lecciones de Estudios Sociales y realizamos investigaciones, escribimos datos y cada clase o grupo de mesa organizó sus datos en un párrafo para acompañar el Agamógrafo. Si tiene la oportunidad de entrar al edificio, espero que se tome un minuto para mirar nuestra exhibición en el pasillo. Esta noche, los estudiantes traerán a casa sus registros AR. Eche un vistazo y ponga sus iniciales en la columna principal junto a la entrada final. ¡Estos niños han estado leyendo como locos! Estoy muy orgulloso de sus esfuerzos.

4th & 5th Grade Math

-In 4th grade, we are adding and subtracting decimals. Soon we will be multiplying 3-digit and 4-digit numbers by a one digit.

-In 5th grade, we just wrapped up long division. Dividing with a 2-digit divisor was difficult for some of us. We will need a little more practice. We did have to start Order of Operation. Some students liked working on these problems. I tell them it is fun to see people prove their answers on Facebook because do not remember the rules.

-Please have your student practice multiplication math facts. Long division was difficult not knowing math facts. Soon we will need to find common denominators and simplify fractions and if we do not know multiplication math facts it is shut down time or not turning in assignments.

Thank you for your support.

Stacy Gamez

Matemáticas de 4to y 5to grado -En 4to grado estamos sumando y restando decimales. Pronto multiplicaremos números de 3 y 4 dígitos por un dígito. -En quinto grado, acabamos de terminar la división larga. Dividir con un divisor de 2 dígitos fue difícil para algunos de nosotros. Necesitaremos un poco más de práctica. Tuvimos que iniciar el Orden de Operación. A algunos estudiantes les gustó trabajar en estos problemas. Les digo que es divertido ver a la gente probar sus respuestas en Facebook porque no recuerdan las reglas. -Por favor, haga que su estudiante practique las operaciones matemáticas de multiplicación. La división larga era difícil sin saber las operaciones matemáticas. Pronto necesitaremos encontrar denominadores comunes y simplificar fracciones y si no conocemos las operaciones matemáticas de multiplicación, será hora de cerrar o no entregar las tareas.

Gracias por su apoyo.

Stacy Gámez

4th Grade: Science was all about mixtures and the food we eat this week! We learned that everything is a mixture but not everything is a solution. They had lots of yummy snacks and learned all about the things we munch on!

5th Grade: We finished properties of matter this week with trashketball review and took our unit exam! They have worked SO hard this unit; I can’t wait to see all they accomplish this year! :)

4to grado: ¡La ciencia se trataba de mezclas y los alimentos que comemos esta semana! Aprendimos que todo es mezcla pero no todo es solución. ¡Comieron muchos bocadillos deliciosos y aprendieron todo sobre las cosas que comemos! 5to grado: ¡Terminamos las propiedades de la materia esta semana con una revisión de trashketball y tomamos nuestro examen de unidad! Han trabajado MUY duro en esta unidad; ¡No puedo esperar a ver todo lo que lograrán este año! :)

Come out Friday night and cheer our Meadow Broncos to victory against the

Spur Bulldogs

LET'S GO BRONCOS

For all the Meadow ISD parents here is a calendar reference.

Student's are off on the Light Blue days.

Purple days are staff development days but student's are still off.

Black bold week's mean we have school all week.

Student's will have school on Monday's on these days:

August 26

September 23

October 21

December 9 & 16

January 6

February 10

March 10

April 14

May 19