October Specials Team Newsletter

What will you learn next month in specials (October):

Music

Kindergarten and First Grade will be doing Steady Beat

Second Grade will be doing Notes and Rests

Third Grade - Fifth Grade will be working on their audition song for Performing Panthers, " A Time For Dreams".

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PE

We're excited to tell you how we're improving your child's physical education by adding games that focus on throwing, catching, and attacking. Your child's coordination, teamwork, and intelligent thinking will improve greatly if he or she learns these essential skills. We are helping them improve their hand-eye coordination, sense of space, and speaking skills through fun activities and games.

Activities like throwing and catching help kids grow their bodies and also help them get along with others and work together. Your child will learn how to throw and catch, skills that are important not just for sports but also for regular life. We are also starting to play invasion games, which help your child learn to work as part of a team, make quick choices, and adapt to different situations. These games teach essential life skills like working as a team, being resilient, and fixing problems.

By doing these things, your child will not only have fun but he or she will also build a solid foundation for a lifetime of healthy competition and physical exercise. These events will help them grow and be more beneficial as a whole. Thank you for continuing to help us make sure that our physical education program is well-rounded and interesting.

Thanks!

Coach Dietrich

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STEM

K – Robots

1 – Creating a Zoo

2 – Patterns in the Sky

3 - Rock Identification

4 – Weather Maps, continued

5 – Classification Traits

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Art

Kindergarten and 1st Graders:

Students are learning about the famous artist Wasily Kandinsky; an artist who made abstract art using shapes, lines, and colors. They will look at artwork like Transverse Lines and Squares with Concentric Circles, which is his most recognized artwork. Students will also get to look forward to painting for the first time this school year!

2nd and 3rd Graders:

This lesson we will be look at the artist Jasper Johns, a Georgia born artist. Students will learn and create similar art to Jasper Johns, who is famous for his overlapping letters and numbers while practicing blending colors together.

4th and 5th Graders:

Students will be exploring the art of Jasper Johns, specifically his overlapping numbers artwork. We will explore how he found shapes in between the numbers and found interesting ways to color.

Poster Contests!

4th and 5th Graders:

A flyer was given to each 4th and 5th grade student about the poster contest hosted by Marietta Power and Water. There is a cash grand prize for first place as well as second and third. All the information is on the flyer, but if you have any questions, please let me know. Posters are due September 19.

Kindergarten- 5th Grade:

GA Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire is holding a poster calendar contest for kindergarten through 5th grade. Students will choose a month and draw the theme based on the provided prompt. Winners will have their art put in the final calendar and be visited by their local fire department to receive their awards. Posters due September 21. For more information or questions, please visit the links.

Contest Rules

Contest Information Students Must Write on Poster

Gifted:

K-2: Math-O-Rama is in full swing. We will continue to work on the plethora of MAP concepts imbedded in this unit.

3-5: We will continue in our mini golf unit. We will move forward with learning the pathway needed for a ball to follow in order to make a hole in one every time.

Media Center

Reading Challenge for October 1 - 31

Students who check out a mystery or Halloween themed book and log their total 200 minutes read in Beanstack will be recognized with a special treat! They may also choose from our Hispanic Heritage display of books highlighting Hispanic authors and characters.

EXTRA challenge for grades 3-5: write a book review in Beanstack and let your friends know how you liked the story. Students can log into Beanstack at school using Clever.

or at home using the Beanstack app on a phone or tablet. For more information click here:https://www.canva.com/design/DAGO9wAwwh4/TmhxYkd3Yq4c4pb66qTqog/view?utm_content=DAGO9wAwwh4&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor

Fall Literati Book Fair – Come shop October 16th – 20th

Students will be previewing with their classes October 12 -13 to bring home a “wish list”. Parents, you can come shop with your student either before or after your teacher conference that week.

Daily Hours during Conference Week

Monday 8am-4:30pm

Tuesday 8am-4:30pm

Wednesday 8am-3:30pm

Thursday 8am-4:30pm

Friday – 8am – 1:30pm

Please note - Sales tax will now be added to all sales.

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-living/nonliving

1-animal research /creating a zoo

2-forces of motion/marble runs

3-heat energy/snowman houses

4-phases of the moon/moon in a box

5-cells

Music

Kindergarten & 1st Grade: Timbre & Pitch

2nd & 3rd: Timbre & Rhythm

4th & 5th: Music Notation & Recorders. Preparing for Holiday Performance with the Performing Panthers at the PTA meeting on Dec. 19th.

Art

K-5 American Indian Hertiage Month

Gifted:

The month of November Ms. Cobb will be assessing eligible students for the gifted program. MILE classes will resume after Thanksgiving Break.

Upcoming Events

October 11 8:30 Coffee with the principal

October 11 Marietta Adapted Games

October 14-18 Conference week

October 14-18 Book Fair

November 20 Kindergarten Thanksgiving Feast

November 21 PTA meeting and Turkey Bingo

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.