Week 9

 

Dear Parents,

        In math we finished up two digit subtraction with and without regrouping. We learned how to write the numbers in the solving box, how to subtract on a number line as well as how to add to check the answer to a subtraction problem. We took our test on Wednesday.

        In writing we finished our class narrative about the first day of school. They will each start their own narrative next week! The students are also picking from several different writing choices during guided reading. They can create a book, write from an October writing calendar, or write in their journal from their heart.

        In social studies we learned about Columbus, his voyage and why we have a holiday on Monday. In reading we read the story The Big Red Lollipop

And took a comprehension check. We listened to the story Three Hens and a Peacock, learned that a theme of a story is a lesson or moral the author wants readers to take away from the story. We decided the theme was that everyone has a job to do and all jobs are important! 

          In science we started our unit on sound energy. We were challenged with a task to create a device that helps students hear across a distance. We listened to many sounds and decided what they were and that sound involved movement that causes vibrations or sound waves. 

       

       *   It’s time to sign up for Fall Conferences. Click on the link below to get to my sign up Genius. When signing up, please let me know if you would prefer an in person conference or a phone conference. If you could, please type your name and your child’s name in the comment box. I have a lot of beginning of  year testing information to share with you and prefer that we meet in person in my room, however, if you cannot meet in person I will do my best to update you over the phone. If none of the times provided meet your schedule, please let me know and we will work something out.

 

Link to Sign up Genius:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B4CAFA82AA02-44938067-fall

 

*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 October 2^nd - October 27^th .  We will collect food and keep score this entire week! We will see which class has the most donations by the end of the month! 

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, and Bendy the Soup can!! We can’t wait to see who will win!! 

FAQs: 

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

 

 

*This is Coyote Ridge’s 8^th year using the Leader in Me Program. 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 11th. 
• October 11^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!

 

*As we have rainy day dismissals becoming more frequent, here are some reminders: second graders will be kept in the gym or the front hallway during a rainstorm during dismissal time. A teacher will walk them to your car. Please pull into the car pick up line as normal.