November Specials Team Newsletter

PE:

I wanted to take a moment to inform you about an exciting unit we will work on in our Physical Education class in the coming weeks – the Striking Unit. The Striking Unit is a fundamental part of our physical education curriculum, and it plays a significant role in developing your child's physical fitness, coordination, and sportsmanship. Your child will learn essential skills like hand-eye coordination, balance, agility, and teamwork through these activities.

Here's what you can expect from this unit:

1. Skill Development: Your child will be able to learn and improve their striking skills, including proper grip, stance, and throwing techniques.
2. Physical Fitness: Striking sports will enhance cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and flexibility.
3. Sportsmanship: We will emphasize the importance of fair play, respect for opponents, and teamwork, fostering good sportsmanship values in your child.
4. Fun and Engagement: Our goal is to make physical education enjoyable for your child, and we will create a positive and inclusive environment for all students.

We believe physical education is a vital part of your child's overall development and are committed to providing a positive and enriching experience for them. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to a successful and enjoyable Striking Unit!

Sincerely,

Coach Dietrich

STEM:

K/1 = Living /non-living

2 = Pushes and pulls

3 = Thermal energy

4 = Moon Phases

5 = Plant Classification

Art:

Kindergarten&1st- Learning about Vincent van Gogh and his Starry Night and Sunflower paintings.

2nd&3rd- Learning about different sea animals and using values and silhouettes to draw them.

4th&5th- Will look at examples of comic books and create a Pop Art onomatopoeia speech bubble. Will also be creating illusions drawings with Op Art.

Gifted:

MILE will not have class until the last week of November due to the gifted testing window. If your student has been approved by the committee to be tested, you will receive papers to sign during conference week in October.

Happy Fall from the Media Center!

Thank you, parents and students, for supporting Park Street at the fall book fair. The proceeds go to help buy more books for the media center and the kids are ALWAYS excited for new titles. 🍁🎃

Dear Parents,

As your child's elementary physical education teacher, I am thrilled to share some exciting news about the upcoming unit we will focus on - Teamwork! This unit is designed to improve your child's physical abilities and cultivate valuable life skills that go beyond the playing field.

Teamwork is a fundamental skill that lays the foundation for success in sports and life. Here's what you can expect from this unit and how you can support your child's learning:

1. Building Strong Foundations: In this unit, your child will learn the importance of communication, cooperation, and collaboration. They'll discover that working together as a team is not just about winning but also supporting each other and having fun.
2. Inclusivity and Respect: We will emphasize respecting differences and recognizing individual strengths. Teamwork isn't about everyone being the same but valuing each person's unique contributions.
3. Physical Skills: We will also focus on developing physical skills. Your child will be able to engage in activities requiring balance, coordination, and movement while working with their peers. This will improve their overall physical fitness.
4. Problem-Solving: Teamwork often involves problem-solving. We will introduce various challenges and scenarios to help your child learn how to think on their feet and make quick decisions as part of a team.
5. Parent Involvement: Encourage your child to share their experiences with you and reflect on what they've learned about teamwork. You can also participate in discussions at home about the importance of working together, reinforcing the lessons they're learning in class.

We aim to make learning about teamwork fun and engaging for your child. We hope to foster a sense of community in our PE class through games, activities, and teamwork exercises.

The teamwork unit promises to be an enriching experience for your child. They will grow physically and develop valuable life skills that will serve them well in their future endeavors. I appreciate your support in making this unit a success.

If you have any questions or concerns about this unit or any other aspect of our physical education program, please do not hesitate to reach out. Together, we can help your child thrive on and off the playing field.

Thanks!

Sam Dietrich

Park Street Elementary, Physical Education

Music: Mrs. Prestwood will return from maternity leave.

Art:

K&1-Changes in the Season

2&3-Collage and Henery Matisse

4&5- Radial Symmetry

STEM:

K = Living/nonliving

1 = Magnets

2 = Force of Motion

3 = Robotics and coding

4 = Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

5 = Cells

Gifted:

K-2 will continue working on their unit Aquariums: What do they really need?

-Heat and thermal expansion

-Water temperatures for aquariums

-Coral Reefs

3-5 will continue their unit Imagineers: Animation, Amusement Parks, and Walt Disney.

-Biographies vs. stories

-Designing a new area and character for an amusement park

11/2-Marietta Parent University

11/3-Coffee with principal (8:30)

11/7-Election Day No School for Students

11/9-Marietta Parent University

11/14-Kindergarten, 2nd, 4th Thanksgiving Lunch

11/15-1st, 3rd, 5th Thanksgiving Lunch

11/15-Kindergarten Thanksgiving Feast

11/20-11/24-Thanksgiving Break No School

11/30-Fall Picture Retakes

11/30-Marietta Parent University

12/1-Coffee with principal (8:30)

12/7-Marietta Parent University

12/12-Pictures with Santa

12/14-Holiday Performance

12/20-1/2- Winter Break (no school)

Student Dress Code

• Navy blue, light (powder) blue, yellow, and white polo shirts
• The uniform shirt can be purchased from Wal-Mart, Target, Amazon, and other affordable retail stores.
• Khaki or Navy Blue skirt/pants/shorts/or skort
• Khaki or Navy Blue dress
• Khaki or Navy Blue Jumper
• All pants must be belted/affixed at the waist and worn with a tucked in shirt
• The length of the khaki/navy blue shorts and skirts must be no more than five inches above the knees as measured from the inside bend of the knee.

Fridays are designated as “Spirit Wear Day.” Students may also dress as they like on Fridays as long as they are following the Marietta City Schools (MCS) Dress Code Policy.

If there is a change in transportation arrangements, we require notice from the parent before allowing students to be transported by anyone other than a parent. You may send in a note with your child or email parkstreet@marietta-city.org with the details of the change. We do not allow students to walk or to ride home with unauthorized people.

At dismissal time bus riders will be put on the school bus unless a parent is present for pick-up, or the parent has notified the school office of another arrangement.

Students are not permitted to change buses to ride home with friends without a note from their parent. Please make arrangements for your child before he/she comes to school. If you must make a change during the day, notify the school office staff before 2:30 p.m.