Week 13

 Dear Parents,

           In math this week we started our unit on measuring. We started with estimating paperclips, then inches, feet and yards. Next we learned the metric unit of centimeters. We had fun having a scavenger hunt to find objects about one inch, one foot, one yard, and one centimeter.

            In writing we started our imaginative stories. We each chose an interesting character and setting. Then we mapped out our beginning, middle, and end. Then we began writing our rough draft making sure we described our character, and setting. In our middle we needed a problem, then our ending had a solution.

             In reading we read a Scholastic News article about what to do with those mushy pumpkins we may have after Halloween. We learned about composting, what to put in a compost bin, and  how to turn it over to help the material break down. They were amazed that using this new soil puts nutrients back into the garden to help our flowers and plants grow. We then started learning about fictional stories like folktales and  fairytales. Friday was spider Day as we read the story Diary of a Spider. We created a spider cinquain poem.

             In science we finished our unit on sound by using our EDP process to solve a problem. Children were put in 7 groups, given the problem and a list of possible materials. As a group they decided what materials to “buy” to create an invention to solve the problem. Later in the week we began our unit on force and motion. We observed the effect of magnets on iron filings. We used magnets to “dig” for buried treasure in sand. This activity helped us sort materials into magnetic and nonmagnetic materials.

• You can  check the above Specials Calendar for our PE days to wear Tennis Shoes
• If you have a special Veteran who would like to attend and be honored on Veterans Day- Please see the above Flyer as to how to RSVP.
• Fall Picture Make up Day is Nov. 2^nd
• Please donate to our food drive! So far this week our class collected 3 cans of food.

 

*Fall Festival: Thank you families for all your support with our fantastic Fall Festival last Friday.  We loved seeing so many families here!  The Gift of Time with teachers bidding is still OPEN until Sunday, October 30^th.  Please support our school and let your child spend some extra fun time with a teacher!  See the link to bid on Gifts of Time: Gifts Of Time Bidding - Open through 10/30/2022

Week 12

 Dear Parents,

          In math this week we have been working on time. We started with time to the minute and realized we needed to slow down. We then reviewed time to the hour, half hour, quarter hour and by 5’s. Today we were ready for time to the minute. We also learned what  time of day A.M. and P.M. are and talked about specific times and what we are doing at that time. We realized that we eat lunch at 11:30 A.M. We learned that the area of a shape is the inside. We measure the area in square units.

           In writing we continued writing our narratives and then mid-week began brainstorming our next writing project- an imaginative story! We listened to several stories, brainstormed characters and settings, then planned out our beginning, middle and end. We learned to show our character’s emotions in our writing through actions and descriptions.

            In reading we read a true story about a baker who helped his country. This biography showed the class what a person of character does. We learned to synthesize information and organize the important information in order. We took our comp check on Thursday. Friday was pumpkin day. Be sure to ask your child about all our fun activities.

            In science we planned a group sound project and took our comprehension check.

 

*CRE "Stuff the Pumpkin" Food Drive

Coyote Ridge ES is joining the other schools in LISD in our annual food drive for families in need. Hunger hampers a student’s ability to learn, concentrate and perform well. In 2009, Texas was one of five states with the highest rate of “food insecure” children under 18. The Stuff the Pantry drive, a joint effort between Christian Community Action (CCA), Metro Relief, and Lewisville ISD, will help provide food for LISD families throughout the year.

We will be collecting food donations during Red Ribbon week, and the week after  (October 24 - November 4th).  We will collect food and keep score this entire week! We will see which class has the most donations by the end of the week! 

The following items are worth 2 points: 

• Pie Filling
• Canned Fruit
• Canned Vegetables
• Evaporated Milk
• Canned Yams
• Instant Potatoes

 All other items are worth 1 point each.

The class with the most points will receive extra recess!! We can’t wait to see who will win! 

Where do we put the food donations? The Student Lighthouse Team will be in charge of counting and collecting all food items from individual classrooms. Please have your child bring his/her items to their classrooms, and collections will take place at each room every day. 

If you are donating large numbers of items that can't be easily carried to the classrooms, you may clearly label the lot with the teacher's name and bring them to the front office. Thank you in advance if you're able to assist in this effort to help out families in our community! 

CRE Events Team

Week 11

 Dear Parents,

       This week in math we focused on the many kinds of word problems. We read the problems. Put the important information in a beginning, middle and end format. Then we placed that information in our number sentence. After that, we filled in our part/part/whole box to help us decide what process we would use to solve the problem. (addition or subtraction) We had so much fun solving lots of problems! Just ask them about the pringle Ringle!

      In writing we continued writing our narratives, editing, revising and making our published work. We have a couple more days to work on these individual projects. Next we will work on fiction, imaginative stories! I can’t wait to see what creativity ends up on paper.

      In reading we read stories and focused on the central idea as well as the  themes of these great books. Friday was bat day. We got bat rings and listened to the book Stella Luna. We put story cards in order and thought about how bats and birds are alike and different.

       In science we had more fun investigations with sound, using tuning forks. We all got to feel the vibrations and discussed how the soun energy moved objects. We also did a talk read talk write about all three kinds of energy.

 

*There is a new feature for attendance note submissions. Parents can now use this link Attendance Note Submission (lisd.net) to submit doctors notes, personal notes, and etc. 

 

*Parent Conferences are ending this week. Please contact me to sign up (I will work with you if you need another time) or use this link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0b4cafa82aa02-fall2

 

Have a great Weekend! 😊

Week 10

 

Dear Parents,

        This week in math we continued working on our two digit subtraction, with and without regrouping. We took our assessment on Thursday. Please continue to support this skill at home. It is difficult and as we move to our next unit, there will not be as much practice at school. We do not want them forgetting these steps. Please practice time to the minute and counting money. This will help us when we hit those units later in the year.

         In writing the children are excited to be finishing up their narratives about the first day of school and writing one of their choice. I can’t wait to see what they’ve written! 

          In reading we read The Important Book and modeled a class book after this. We are writing about something important to us and why that person or thing is important. This reinforces the concept of the central idea of a story. We also read The Big Red Lollipop and took a comprehension check over it.

           In science we are focusing on energy- light, heat, and sound. Our main focus is sound and how it is produced with vibrations and waves. We experimented with cups, rubber bands and paper tubes to see which helped the sounds travel the farthest, how it affected the volume as well as pitch. 

  

From Mrs. Hernandez our librarian: Storybook Pumpkin Patch

 

 

You are invited to be part of our Storybook Pumpkin Patch!  What is this you ask, well let me tell you!   Start with a pumpkin and then use your imagination and your creativity to turn your pumpkin into a book character.  You can use paint, props or anything else you can think of!  A plastic or foam pumpkin works great, but really any pumpkin will be great!

 

If you are using a real pumpkin, please NO CARVING!  Even a small hole will cause the pumpkin to rot quickly!!!!!  

 

Please bring your Pumpkin to the library the week of October 17^th - October 21st.  I would like to have all participating pumpkins in so we can start our Pumpkin Patch visits the following week.  Fill out the pumpkin form (click here for the form or pick up a paper copy in the library) so it can be displayed next to your pumpkin.  You may also include the book to be displayed next to your pumpkin!

 

All pumpkins need to be picked up between Oct 31st or they will be thrown away.  

 

• Author Rosemary Wells will be visiting CRE! See the attached flyer to see how you can purchase a book.

 

  

 

From Ms. Olivera, our ESL Teacher:

Dear Coyote Ridge Parents, 

    As a school we value and treasure our students' culture.  We make it a point to share and learn about each other so we can better understand and love one another.  We would love for you and your child to create a multicultural paper doll to display in the hallways around the school.  We love learning and sharing students' family traditions, culture, and ancestry!  Attached to this letter is an instruction sheet and a cardstock doll. Below is a picture of examples of completed paper doll projects.  When the doll is complete, please return it to school with your child!  We will feature the dolls and the information sheets throughout the school! Please return the doll and the information sheet back to the school by October 28th.

*This is Coyote Ridge’s 7^th year using the Leader in Me Program. In order to continue growth and learning at home, we will send home a newsletter each month that will focus on a different habit. By the end of the year we will have discussed all 8 Habits at school and home. If your family participates in ALL 8 Newsletters, you will be showcased in our school as a Lighthouse Family!

• In your child’s Friday Folder is the October Habit Newsletter. Attached to the newsletter is an activity that corresponds with the monthly habit of October, Habit 1: Be Proactive. There is also a QR code that you can scan and listen to a story with your child and ask discussion questions given from the newsletter. Please assist your child in completing the activity and sign/return the activity sheet to their homeroom teacher by Wednesday, October 12th. 
• October 12^th is Be Proactive Day! We want to see the entire school wear YELLOW for Habit 1 on Wednesday!
• We will be tracking grade level participation for returning the activity sheet. The grade level with the highest percentage of participation for October will receive extra recess!