Tiger News
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Greetings Tiger Family!
Front Office Site of News & Events
We are always striving to improve daily practices. New ways of communicating and keeping everyone updated are coming from the Front Office, so please take a few moments to view our Front Office Site of News & Events. (https://sites.google.com/cmitelementary.org/cmit-nes-front-office-news?usp=sharing). The site can also be located on the school's website under CMIT Families.
On this site you will find useful information on the HOME, FORMS, SCHEDULE, and NEWSLETTER pages that will help you during the school year. This site is interactive with links to assist you with navigating to important information and forms, so please read it in its entirety. We look forward to working with you and your scholar(s) during the school year!
Front Office Staff
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Kind Kindergarten News
Hello Families: We are getting off to a great start. Our scholars are learning the routines and procedures and making memories in kindergarten.
ELA: We are learning about the letters “Tt and Mm”, we are working on vowels and consonant sounds. Our sight words are: I, am, the. Having your scholars practice finding those words in books, practice writing them down, and using them in a sentence, will help them to identify the words.
Social Studies: We are learning about working together, cooperating with each other, and reviewing our class rules that we created.
Math: We are working on numbers 1-5, understanding 1 to 1 correspondents and identifying the numbers.
Science: We are learning about forces of push and pull.
Friendly reminder: If your scholar is not feeling well, please keep them home. The beginning of the school year comes with colds, runny noses, sore throats, and scholars not feeling well. We are trying to keep from spreading germs to a minimum.
The Kindergarten Team
Fascinating First Grade News!
We hope this message finds you and your loved ones well! As we move through September, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude for your ongoing support and partnership. Together, we are creating a nurturing and inspiring environment for our scholars.
Important Announcements:
Apple Day Celebration
This month, our scholars will have the opportunity to participate in our annual Apple Day! Mark your calendars for Friday, September 26. The permission slips will be given out as soon as they become available.
Volunteer Opportunities
We invite parents to sign up as volunteers and chaperones for classroom events and field trips. Your involvement makes a significant difference. We have a few coming up soon!
Volunteer Process: https://cmitelementary.org/cmit-families/parents/volunteer-application-and-approval-process/
MAP Testing
MAP testing will begin on Monday, September 15. Please ensure your scholar is well-rested and has brought headphones to class (outlined in the school supply list).
Labeling Jackets
A friendly reminder to please write your scholar’s first and last name on all jackets to help avoid mix-ups.
Reusable Water Bottles
We encourage students to bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day.
Look out for more reminders and updates on Class Dojo.
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Our lessons for next week:
RELA: Informational text
Social Studies: My Leaders
Math: Comparing Situations/ Adding and subtracting review
Science: Make Sound
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Upcoming Dates:
9.15-9.16- MAP testing
9.22- Dibels Testing
9.23- Schools Closed for Students
9.26 Apple Day
9.29 DRA Testing
Best!
The First Grade Team
Spectacular Second Grade News!
As we continue to settle into the school year, we kindly request your support in reinforcing the importance of following our school motto with your scholar. Respect Others, Opt to Be Scholarly, Act Responsibly, and React with Kindness.
Important information:
**MAP Testing-September 15th-19th
We will begin testing next week. Please help prepare your scholar by ensuring they get a good night’s rest and eat a healthy breakfast. These simple steps go a long way in supporting their success!
Hispanic Heritage Month-September 15th-October 15th
In observance of Hispanic Heritage Month, scholars will learn some important facts about Spanish speaking countries:
Glasper- Bolivia
Reid-Cuba
Hutchins- Dominican Republic
Fletcher- Guatemala
Butler's Orchard -October 22nd
Permission slips will be sent home soon.
Second Grade Team
Terrific Third Grade News!
In Reading, Students will begin Unit 1 Week 3: Realisitic Fiction. Students will learn more about themes concerning environments by analyzing characters in a realistic fiction. The skill for this week is Base Words ending in -ed, -ing, -er, and -est.
In Social Studies, students will begin Chapter 1: Lesson 3 Using Earth's Resources. Students will learn how natural resources are used.
In Math, we will continue to work on Topic 2, which is Using Patterns with Multiplication Facts. Please be on the lookout for another extra credit assignment coming at the end of this week.
In Science, we are continuing to learn about motion, direction, speed, and position. We will be taking a look at forces that force and motion, as well as balanced and unbalanced forces.
Specials Rotation-
Thursday - Rotation 3 (Wednesday Specials)
Friday- Rotation 1 (Monday's Specials)
Fourth Grade Weekly News!
We will begin NWEA MAP Testing in Reading & Math next week. Please ensure your scholar is in school on time and have eaten a well balanced breakfast to ensure they can focus on their test.
Next week in Reading, students will complete Unit 1 Week 2 Progress Check. Students will also analyze text structure in a magazine article. In Social Studies, students will know that people adapt to and change the environment to meet their needs. In Writing, students will draft their personal narrative story using elements of narrative nonfiction. In Math, students will begin adding & subtracting whole numbers with regrouping. In Science, students will predict changes in energy that occur when objects collide.
Let's have a great week on purpose!!
-Fourth Grade Team
Fabulous Fifth Grade News!
8:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Each cohort will send a message on Class Dojo with the meeting link. See you then.
Subject Content:
ELA
Students will be learning Fictional texts: Pedro's Journal. The reading skills of using text evidence and understanding point of view will be studied. Students will continue to write personal narratives and use rubrics as well as exemplars for guidance and support. Students will also study vowel teams for word study.
Science
This week in Science, students will explore atoms and molecules.
Math
This week in Math, we will use strategies to add and subtract decimals.
Social Studies
5th will explore different continents in our new chapter "Age of Exploration". Take this time to explore in your state, community, or anywhere new to you. Take a look at a globe or map and discover places you would like to visit in the future. Happy exploring.
Have a great week scholars!
Team 5th Grade
Superior Specials News!
Greetings Parents!
We have finished our sketch journals/portfolios and have started plans for our first projects. K-1st grade are starting with lines, shapes, and color elements. 1st and 2nd are working on portrait features. 3rd grade has repetition, patterns, rhythm, and unity principles to illustrate. 4th grade has to create character-infused names. And, 5th graders are creating prompt-inspired creatures.
Mr. Dorsey
Music
Hello all! We review basic music literacy, such as rhythm, solfege, and music terms.
Technology
Greetings,
K-1: Scholars have been practicing mouse skills.
2-5: Scholars have been practicing Home Row keys as well as letters e, i, r and u.
PE
Good week to all! In PE, we have been simply reviewing rules and procedures in order to ensure a safe and orderly year. Please continue to send students to school in athletic sneakers in order to maintain safety and have a good time!
Lego
Greeting,
This week we will continue to learn about the names of LEGO pieces and what they can do and creative ways they can be used. Scholars will take a simple assessment on the LEGO pieces.
STEM
Greetings families,
This week in STEM our scholars in K-1: Learned about working together as a team to complete a task. They had to build a bridge over lava or a river that could hold the bears.
Our scholars in grades 2-5 are in Stem Survival Camp where we are imagining that we are in the wilderness and each grade level is responsible for a specific task. We will work through the Engineering Design Process while solving the problem. 2nd Grade teams have to come up with a design that will keep the food safe. 3rd Grade has to create a game from recycled materials and materials from nature. 4th Grade will design a hiking backpack. 5th Grade will create a shelter from materials in nature that withstand different types of weather.
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