Tiger News
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:
Upcoming Events
Feb 28, 2025 3 hour early dismissal
ELA: We are reviewing how to use a graphic organizer to retell folktales and fairytales. Our sight words for the week are: away, little, give.
Math: We are learning counting patterns; counting by 5’s and 10’s up to 100..
Science: We are learning all about living and nonliving things.
Social Studies: We are learning about our neighborhoods and traffic symbols that help keep us safe outside.
Our DRA’s are the last set of assessments that need to be completed over the next 2 weeks.
Please make sure that your scholar is getting enough rest, eats a nutritious breakfast, and comes to school ready.
Friendly reminder: If your scholar has a fever, or is not feeling well; please keep them home until their symptoms are gone for at least 24 hours. We are trying to alleviate the spread of germs within our classrooms.
The Kindergarten Team
Fascinating First Grade News!
Hello Firstie families!
First grade did well ending February with their African American posters. We learned so much from one another. As March approaches we hope to see some warmer weather soon. Please continue to bring your scholar in their heavy coat, for recess as well as a reusable water bottle, so they may fill it up throughout the day.
Our lesson next week include:
RELA: Persuasive Text
Math: Comparing two digit numbers on a number line
Science: Animal parts review
Social Studies: Daily Life past and present
Upcoming Dates:
2.28 3hr Early Dismissal
Spectacular Second Grade News!
As always, please ensure your scholar reads every night.
We kindly request your support in reinforcing the importance of following our School Motto with your scholars. I will Respect Myself and Others, I will Opt to Be Scholarly, I will Act Responsibly, and I will React with Kindness.
Second Grade
Terrific Third Grade News!
In Social Studies, students will begin Chapter 4: Lesson 4 Landmarks, Symbols, and documents. They will take a quiz on Chapter 4: Lesson 4 on Tuesday 2/25. Students will review Chapter 4, and take Chapter 4 assessment on Thursday 2/27.
In Math, we're starting Topic 12, Understanding Fractions as Numbers. Scholars are using fractions as ways of representing equal parts of a whole, set, or length. We'll also name and locate fractions on a number line.
In Science, scholars are on track to finish our unit on climate. They should be able to describe the differences between weather and climate, ways the climate can change, and describe different climates around the world.
Fourth Grade Weekly News!
Next week in Reading, students will compare and contrast point of view between two texts. Students will continue working on their realistic fiction story rough draft. In Social Studies, students will know that many of the events that led to the formation of the United States took place in the Northeast. In Math, students will take topic 7 test and begin topic 8. In Science, students will model how light reflection allows objects to be seen.
Please check Synergy to stay abreast of your scholar's grades in all academic areas.
Let's have a great week on purpose!!
-Fourth Grade Team
Fabulous Fifth Grade News!
Black History Month
We are continuing to celebrate the achievements of our African American contributors and we want to pay homage to those that were impactful to our society, but also in the areas of STEAM! Let's continue to honor their achievements as we work on our projects and learn of their history.
Black Wax Museum Projects DUE 2/25/2025
Projects are due February 25, 2025. The Black Wax Museum will be on February 27, 2025. Each scholar is required to dress as their person and present a poster during the museum display. The essay will be submitted to their ELA teacher. Please complete the assignments on-time. No late submissions.
Subject Content:
Math
In math this week, we will be analyzing Line Plots.
ELA
Students will continue to analyze realistic fiction in the story of "A Pet for Calvin". Students will write a draft that argues a writing opinion of their choice based on a list of options. They will learn about the importance of opinion and facts and why they both are important.
Science
This week in science students, will explore Earth's Ocean, and will be able to separate salt from water.
Social. Studies
Students will study The Civil War and Reconstruction in Chapter 9.
Happy Black History and STEAM History Month!
Team 5th Grade
Superior Specials News!
Kindergarteners are working on Lines and Shapes. We have reviewed safe scissor use and techniques.
Students will create their own artwork focused on lines and shapes and experiment with collage.
First graders are finishing a project called,
I Love My Hair!
Students will create a portrait with an abstract hair design that depicts a particular mood or feeling, using line, repetition, pattern, and color.
Second graders are creating imaginary creatures in
“Monster Mashup”
Students will present their never-before-seen creature hybrids by combining parts from five animals, to create one in its habitat. We will critique next week.
Third graders are making Patterned Landscapes. Students will create a landscape that contains patterns.
Fourth grade, Names Revealed Through Color:
Students are creating geometric name designs using color, shapes, lines, and text to express an aspect of their personality. They will submit Artist Statements next week along with a critique
Fifth graders are making “Monster Line Drawings” Students create illustrations from random markings to create a 3D image with form and texture. Artist Statements and reviews are due next week.
Music
Hello!! K classes learned about songs being in the pattern of 4. 1st grade is learning about the different directions a melody can go. 2nd is learning about Accent beats and how to recognize them. 3rd grade is learning how to write simple melodies on the treble clef staff from the G Pentatonic scale and play them on the xylophones. 4th and 5th graders are being graded on their Reading and Playing music project.
Technology
Hello,
K-2 practiced Keyboarding: Locate and Type Letters U, V, W, X, Y, and Z
In this engaging and interactive digital lesson, the learners receive direct instruction and practice in keyboarding the letters U, V, W, X, Y, and Z as they locate and type the letters, recognize the letter sounds, and learn the relationship between the letters on the keyboard and on the screen.
3-5 practiced Software Fundamentals: Software and File Formats
The learners receive direct instruction and practice with software programs and file formats as they identify software groups, select task-appropriate software, start and exit software programs, and create, name, save, print, and close files in this engaging and interactive digital lesson.
PE
Good week, this week in PE we are doing relay races to work on our fundamentals and teamwork.
LEGO
Hello! We are continuing to work through the Lego Education lesson plans. Over the next week we will be finishing and starting the following lessons
K: Story Tales: The Princess & the Pea
1: Great Adventures: Boat Trip
2: Amazing Amusement Park:
Twirling Teacups
3:Happy Traveler: River Ferry
4-5:Winning with Science: Race Car
STEM II
Greetings! This week K-1 learned about Katherine Johnson the human computer and her contributions to our space program.
3rd are in the planning phase of their landmarks. They have designed and created paper models of their structures. The next step is making a 2D cardboard model. 4th graders have received their materials and are underway with building their floats!
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