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Book Shares The first book reports are due January 17 th . The student’s chosen book is due in school on January 9 th so that the written part of the project can be completed at school (the summary). Students are responsible for preparing a project at home that is due the 17 th . Projects should be thoughtful and rehearsed. Students will have an opportunity to take their summaries home on Friday, January 13 th to practice their oral speaking. We will discuss this further in school and if you have any questions please review the book share handout sent home in September. Student of the week: Pixie Although at times sneaky and mischievous, Pixie always puts a smile on our face. She loves coming to school and has outstanding listening ears. Pixie knows the importance of making a good choice and strives to be on the “nice” list. Pixie is someone who reminds us to always do our best! She’s become a member of our classroom family and will be missed dearly. We love you Pixie! Keep up the great work and be sure to update the big guy! A Piece Of Pie NLE is running a food drive to help those in need through December. Please donate any non-perishable food items that you can. I’m even offering a 5 DOJO point incentive for each item brought in. ‘Tis the season for giving! Happy Birthday to: All who celebrate! Miss Brittny Hamilton 571.252.1535 [email protected] What we are learning this week: Notes from the teacher: • Goodbye 2016 o It is hard to believe this is the last newsletter of 2016 but when reflecting back, I am so proud of how much we have accomplished. The students who I met in August have become stronger academically, they have become more independent, and more importantly they are developing into amazing young boys and girls with big hearts and a love for learning. I am so very blessed to have a class full of amazing students with wonderful supportive parents. Thank you for helping make the last 4.5 months a joy! Here’s to 2017 and all it entails! • Party Contribution o If you haven’t already, please send in your $25 party contribution. The winter party is 20 days away! o No lunch needed Dec. 21 st . Students have placed their order for Jersey Mike’s, which will be catered for our party. o Parents are welcome to join us at the winter celebration • Technology Requirement o Arcademics: 30 minutes at home a week o iReady: 30 minutes at home a week o Reflex: use as needed Upcoming events 12/16/16 – Scholastic Orders Due 12/20/16 – Potbelly Night (5PM-8PM) 12/21/16 - Winter Party (11:45-1:15PM) Holiday Sing-Along at 1:30PM Winter Break is December 22 nd – January 2 nd 01/04/16 – PTO Meeting at 3:00PM 01/05/16 – ASEP Registration Scheduled to Begin 01/09/16 – Book share books due in school to begin preparing the summary NLE Spelling Bee 01/12/16 – Spirit night at The Zone 01/13/16 – Lockdown Drill at 9:15AM 01/16/16 – ASEP Registration Ends Reading Writing Word Math Science Virginia Studies o Research o Fictional character unit begins in January! o Revising and Editing o DOL Quizzes weekly o Words will be given out Mondays o Assessments on Fridays o LCM o GCF o Quiz December 20 th o Force, Energy, and Motion o Colonial Virginia o Test December 20 th WHITE ELEPHANT We have decided to conduct a book exchange at the winter party! Please bring in a non-gender specific, wrapped, new book valued at $5.00 or less for the party. Include whom the gift is from. Books are due party day!

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Book Shares The first book reports are due January

17th. The student’s chosen book is due in school on January 9th so that the written part of the project can be completed at

school (the summary). Students are responsible for preparing a project at

home that is due the 17th. Projects should be thoughtful and rehearsed.

Students will have an opportunity to take their summaries home on Friday, January 13th to practice their oral

speaking. We will discuss this further in school and if you have any questions

please review the book share handout sent home in September.

Student of the week: Pixie

Althoughattimessneakyandmischievous,Pixiealwaysputsasmileonourface.Shelovescomingtoschooland

hasoutstandinglisteningears.Pixieknowstheimportanceofmakingagoodchoiceandstrivestobeonthe“nice”list.

Pixieissomeonewhoremindsustoalwaysdoourbest!She’sbecomea

memberofourclassroomfamilyandwillbemisseddearly.WeloveyouPixie!Keepupthegreatworkandbesuretoupdate

thebigguy!

A Piece Of Pie NLE is running a food drive to help

those in need through December. Please donate any non-perishable food items

that you can. I’m even offering a 5 DOJO point incentive for each item

brought in. ‘Tis the season for giving!

Happy Birthday to:

All who celebrate!

Miss Brittny Hamilton 571.252.1535 [email protected]

What we are learning this week:

Notes from the teacher: • Goodbye 2016

o It is hard to believe this is the last newsletter of 2016 but when reflecting back, I am so proud of how much we have accomplished. The students who I met in August have become stronger academically, they have become more independent, and more importantly they are developing into amazing young boys and girls with big hearts and a love for learning. I am so very blessed to have a class full of amazing students with wonderful supportive parents. Thank you for helping make the last 4.5 months a joy! Here’s to 2017 and all it entails!

• Party Contribution o If you haven’t already, please send in your $25 party

contribution. The winter party is 20 days away! o No lunch needed Dec. 21st. Students have placed their order

for Jersey Mike’s, which will be catered for our party. o Parents are welcome to join us at the winter celebration

• Technology Requirement o Arcademics: 30 minutes at home a week o iReady: 30 minutes at home a week o Reflex: use as needed

Upcoming events 12/16/16 – Scholastic Orders Due 12/20/16 – Potbelly Night (5PM-8PM) 12/21/16 - Winter Party (11:45-1:15PM) Holiday Sing-Along at 1:30PM

Winter Break is December 22nd – January 2nd

01/04/16 – PTO Meeting at 3:00PM 01/05/16 – ASEP Registration Scheduled to Begin 01/09/16 – Book share books due in school to begin

preparing the summary NLE Spelling Bee

01/12/16 – Spirit night at The Zone 01/13/16 – Lockdown Drill at 9:15AM 01/16/16 – ASEP Registration Ends

Reading Writing Word Math Science Virginia Studies

o Research o Fictional

character unit begins in January!

o Revising and Editing

o DOL Quizzes weekly

o Words will be given out Mondays

o Assessments on Fridays

o LCM o GCF o Quiz December 20th