weekly news #34. d.revised - community school of naples...the aristocats kids. 1:15 p.m in the g&l...
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2014-2015 Week of May 18th - May 22nd
Inside our Weekly News:Head of Lower School 2PreK- 3 & PreK- 4 3Kindergarten & First Grade 4
Second & Third Grades 5Fourth & Fifth Grades 6Birthdays & Bell Ringer 7
Lower School Clubs 8Sport Club News Letter 9Announcements 10
Issue #34
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Head of Lower School LetterDonna Norkeliunas Community School of Naples239-597-7575 ext. 210 13275 Livingston Road239-877-4189 cell Naples, Florida [email protected]
SUMMER WORK
Summer work folders are ready!!
They will be sent home next week!
Keep collecting those BOX TOPS!
Katherine Drysdale’s(Head for the Day)
BIG DECISION!Lower School FREE DRESS
May 22, 2015
CHARACTER COUNTS AT CSN!
Let’s do our best to display PERSEVERANCE for the month of MAY.
Do your best to make your school, community and the world a better place.
HERE IS WHAT IS HAPPENING THIS WEEK AT CSN:
SPRING CLEANING REMINDER:
BOOK DRIVE- Please bring your book donation in by Friday, May 22nd.
SPORTS EQUIPMENT- Donation box for sports equipment is in the Lower School
office.
Thank you for your patience last Friday at Mother’s Tea!
We have already noted some changes for next year!
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Pre-K 3 Pre-K 4
Author study: Mo Willems!This week we will have some fun exploring the
Pigeon book series.
We are learning the letter ‘Vv’ and generating a word list.
Shared Sentence Writing: Featuring ‘Vv’ words.Readers look for real images in their books.
MATH: Proving a numeral’s worth using objects.
Continuing our letter review!Beginning shape review
Bookmaking: Revisiting how characters look the same across the pages.
Finding the letter ‘Vv’ in print.Writers use real objects as examples for
illustration.Sorting toys in our room with like attributes.
Discussing May’s character trait: perseverance.
Working together on a perseverance activity!SHARED READING: The Little Engine that
Could, by Watty Piper
Writing ‘Vv’ on paper.Readers look at the illustrations for hidden
clues.MATH: Board games- taking turns.
Finishing our end of the year projects for our 4th grade buddies!
Inviting the children to share their “Pigeon” books with the class!
STORY: ‘ A Very Special Day’Writers share their real life illustration.
MATH: Board games - following written directions.
FUN FRIDAY!Science with Mrs. Tate and 4th grade
buddies visit in the morning!Pre-k 3 and 4 group exploration in the
afternoon!
CRAFT: Making a Still Life VaseWriters make sure they match their words
to their illustrations.MATH: Game etiquette
NO SCHOOL Monday - Memorial Day
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Kindergarten First Grade
Please choose a book from home that you can read to our class!
We will be reading aloud to our kindergarten friends over the next two weeks.
Please check one last time at home for any library books!
Library News: All books must be returned to the library for inventory preparation. Bills for items not returned will be given to the business office.
Please contact Suzanne Bailey, Director of Media Resources at [email protected] if you would like to check if your child
has outstanding books.The Lower School Chorus presents the musical....Disney’s
The Aristocats Kids. 1:15 p.m in the G&L Theatre.SCIENCE LAB: Lego Engineering
READING WORKSHOP: We will continue working on our summer reading goals and conferring with our teachers about them.
Math: Three-digit Addition and Subtraction (with regrouping)
Mrs. Moviel’s and Mrs. Shelapinsky’s classes have library today.
WRITING WORKSHOP: Using comparisons to convey feelings in our poems.
Reading Workshop: Readers share their thoughts with their partners and rethink what has already
happened in the story and talk about it.Writing Workshop: Writers of poetry use
ingredients to make poems shine. One is precise words and a second is music.
MATH: Fractions and reviewing what has been learned throughout the entire kindergarten
year!Happy early Birthday ~ Gabriella Greenberg!
Mrs. Ginsberg’s class has library today.
FREE DRESS! Thank you, Katharine Drysdale!UPCOMING:
Memorial Day: May 25th - No SchoolMay 29th - Celebrate Summer Birthdays in Mr. McCormick’s
ClassJune 1st- Kindergarten “Send- Off”
June 2nd - Field dayJune 4th - Last Day of School: Noon Dismissal
Spelling Assessment is TODAY. New spelling words will be coming home. Our last test will be
Friday, May 29th.FREE DRESS CODE today! Thanks to
Katharine Drysdale our “Student Head of School” for the day.
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Second Grade Third Grade
Chorus will perform Aristocats at 7:00 p.m. today and students should arrive at 6:15 p.m. Good Luck to our
performers!Strings class meets today.
Practice Quizlet in Spanish for 10 minutes a day.
Students will see the dress rehearsal of the Aristocats today.
Third grade mathematicians are working with graphs.
In MATH Workshop, we will begin our next unit topic this week: Data. Students will learn how to
read and construct line plots, pictographs, and bar graphs.
In Reading Workshop, students are learning that fantasy readers think about the hero’s strengths,
flaws, and motivations across the whole text to see how the hero has grown.
Strings/Band/Chorus today!
In READING WORKSHOP, students will learn to identify times when they do not understand parts of the text and how to apply strategies in order to improve their comprehension.
Students will also stop themselves after reading chunks of the story to jot down their thinking or to discuss with their
groups what was read.Strings class meets today.
Third graders are going to the Botanical Gardens today. Please be sure to wear sunscreen and wear
blue and white. Also, please bring a non-microwavable lunch and water bottle.
Please remember to return library books this week.
In WRITING WORKSHOP, students will learn about extended metaphors in poems. Students will also be exposed to different modes of writing poetry, such as focusing on an
object, storytelling, and focusing on big emotions.The second grade PoetryCelebration will be on Friday, May 29th at 8:30 a.m. in the Needham Conference
Center.
In Writing Workshop, students are learning that poets often use patterns in their poetry to
impact their readers.Third grade band concert is today!
Strings/Band/Chorus today!
There will be no school on Monday. Have a great Memorial Day! Enjoy the long weekend!
Students will no longer be checking out books from the library. All library books should be returned as
soon as possible.
Our final word study test is today. Please be sure to study.
Third grade scientists are learning about plants.
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Fourth Grade Fifth Grade
WORDLY WISE - Lesson #10Create cards - Highlight Lesson 10. Lesson A & B due
on Tuesday, May 19. Use Quizlet daily.DRESS REHEARSAL for Aristocats - 1:00 p.m.
Show is at 7:00 p.m. Please arrive at 6:15p.m..
In Reading Workshop, we are looking at biographies. Students are focusing on the different aspects of a biography
and are preparing for their storyboard projects.
SCIENCE: Completion of Energy Unit- review sheet.Test 5-1 on May 28, 5-2 &5-3 on May 27
Lessons A & B due today.Lessons C & D due on Wednesday, May 20.Writers will become poets and begin generating ideas.
STEM: Submersible Challenge- testing vials. How does the mass and volume affect an object’s ability to sink or
float in a fluid?
Students are using Word Voyage both in class and at home this week. They are learning about word roots,
the meaning of a word, and how to use the words properly in a sentence.
Review Page in class.Readers are working on their Reader Response projects and benchmarks for the end of the year.SCIENCE: Completion of Electricity Unit- We will
have our review sheet and there will be a short test on Wednesday, May 27.
5th Grade Band Concert in the Pfeil Gallery at 1:10 p.m.
STEM: Leaning Profile
WORDLY WISE - Review and practice definitions and words. TEST TOMORROW!
4th Grade BAND CONCERT - 1:15 p.m. in the Pfeil Gallery
MATH: We will be studying about measurement this week!
In Writing Workshop, the students will begin crafting and drafting their poems.
CONGRATULATIONS to our CSN Graduates!Wordly Wise TEST TODAY! Lesson 10
FREE DRESS CODE TODAY!No school Monday- Have a nice weekend!
FREE DRESS CODE!No School on Monday- enjoy your long weekend!
CONGRATULATIONS 2015 Graduates!
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MAY BELL RINGERS CONGRATULATIONS FOR DISPLAYING GOOD CHARACTER AND KINDNESS!
MAY BELL RINGERS CONGRATULATIONS FOR DISPLAYING GOOD CHARACTER AND KINDNESS!
MAY BELL RINGERS CONGRATULATIONS FOR DISPLAYING GOOD CHARACTER AND KINDNESS!
MAY BELL RINGERS CONGRATULATIONS FOR DISPLAYING GOOD CHARACTER AND KINDNESS!
MAY BELL RINGERS CONGRATULATIONS FOR DISPLAYING GOOD CHARACTER AND KINDNESS!
MAY BIRTHDAYS HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR LS COMMUNITY MEMBERS!
MAY BIRTHDAYS HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR LS COMMUNITY MEMBERS!
MAY BIRTHDAYS HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR LS COMMUNITY MEMBERS!
MAY BIRTHDAYS HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR LS COMMUNITY MEMBERS!
MAY BIRTHDAYS HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR LS COMMUNITY MEMBERS!
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
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Luke MitchellShayna BalamutTaylor BartolottaTrey Gaston (2nd)Clara Smith (2nd)
4JenCarlos CrespoLuke Mitchell
5Kaylen PellantMimi Goldberg
6Jack SmithClaudia PapenfussEgor Kuznetsov
7Annie KaplanSabrina Sadaty
8Gabriella DavisShimon Levy
Brent Sonne Conlan MelandReva Patel
Kaylen PellantJulia PapenfussLucas CaseyEgor Kuznetsov
Lily DounchisLauren DeHaan
Isabella Gerry (9th)Charley Costa (10th)
11Ali GutierrezEmerson Maurer
12Emily KaplanKathryn Whitener
13Ava GoodwichAdrianna Carvelli
14Myles FreedmanBriar Tommie
15Jack BrownJessica Crespo
Edward Street Karl Grossman
18Lily Price
19Caleb Schulze
20Will Johnson
21Kayden Robinson
22Bennett Talford
Herman Kaufman Kayden Robinson Katharine Drysdale
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NO SCHOOL26Nadia SondriniLorenzo Di Nardo
27Brent Sonne
28Lily GastonAaliya Gerrity-Octave
29Ziaya Fischer
Victoria Abood Sonia Patel Henry Heth (30th)Ziaya Fischer (31st)
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LOWER SCHOOL CLUBS
LOWER SCHOOL BOOK CLUB Announcing First through Third Grade Book Clubs!!
First Grade - First grade book club celebrated their last Book Club for the 2014 - 2015 school year. Thank you for a wonderful and fun year. Enjoy your summer and we will see you for SECOND grade Book Club!
Second Grade - Second grade book club celebrated their last Book Club for the 2014-2015 school year. Thank you for a wonderful year! Have a great summer and we will see you for THIRD grade Book Club!
Third Grade - Third grade book club will meet on the third Thursday of every month. Third graders chose "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler”, by E.L. Konigsburg. Our next book club meeting will be Thursday, May 21st. Thank you to Mrs. Sanches for providing snack. If you are interested in providing a snack for a book club, please contact Amy Shutts at: [email protected]
WHERE: The Reading Room (F-4). Mrs. Shutts will pick up first graders at car line. Second & Third grade participants will come to the Reading Room after dismissal.
HOW OFTEN: Monthly book club sessions will be scheduled from 3:00 - 3:45 p.m. Parents are always welcome!WHAT BOOKS: Books will be decided upon by a student vote at each book club meeting.FOOD: There will be food related to books served at each book club. If you are interested in providing a snack for your child’s book club, please let Mrs. Shutts know!
R.S.V.P. or QUESTIONS: Amy Shutts at [email protected]
LOWER SCHOOL STEM CLUBThe Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) Club provides students with opportunities to have stimulating
and exciting learning experiences. Projects involve students in exploration, practical experiments and investigations, discussions, creations and reBlections.
STEM Club for grades 3 & 4! STEM Club will meet for a :inal time this year on Thursday, May28th. We will have a party to celebrate
the year, and Mrs. Tate will have one last challenge!
STEM Club will run from 3 to 4 p.m. in H-‐4, and will give students the chance to participate in STEM projects that will last from 2 to 4 sessions. STEM Club is free, and consistent attendance is preferred.
Please contact Mrs. Tate with questions at [email protected]
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
2nd- 5th grade Chorus Performance“Aristocats”
Monday, May 18th at 7:00 p.m.Please arrive to the G&L Theatre by 6:15 p.m.
A representative from the Southwest Florida National League of Junior Cotillion,
Laurie Coventry-Payne, will be at the CSN library on Tuesday, May 19th, 2015 at
2:45 p.m. “Miss Laurie” has been running the Junior Cotillion in Southwest Florida
for eleven years. Junior Cotillion is for children entering the 6th grade - 9th grade.
An article in the May issue of Gulfshore Life, “Yes, Sir....Yes, Ma’am” features Miss
Laurie and the Junior Cotillion. Acceptance in the program is by invitation only. We
are pleased to be able to offer this opportunity to our CSN families. If you are
interested or have any questions, stop by the library on
Tuesday, May 19th at 2: 45 p.m.
An invitation will be arriving by mail soon!
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CSN SAFETY PATROL
Safety Patrol Schedule weekly through June 4th
May 18 - 22:Marianna Makkar * Ava Dedio * Emily Wheeler * Meghan Doran
* Elly Beshears * Ella Cartwright
May 26 - 29:Zoe Waltzer * Becca Micelle * Brooke Vroman *
Annabelle Cialone * Cooper Pertchik * Jacob Baer * Brianna Schulze * Sophia Pezeshkan * Evan Confer
*Matthew Wiley
June 1 - 4: All trained 4th grade Safety Patrol!
Thank you, as always, for your hard work and dedication to your school!
4th Grade Safety Patrol Training ScheduleTraining is from 7:50 - 8:10 a.m.
Tuesday, May 19th: Peter Barakett * Lily Dounchis * Krish Sharma * Vic Beradelli * Avery Andreas - 5th Grade TRAINERS: Mariana Makkar, Elly Beshears and Ella Cartwright
Wednesday, May 20th: Reva Patel * Veronica Torres * Carson Kirchgessner * Alejandro Gurdian * Joesph Weaver * Claudia Langiulli * Sergi Guzman-Huesca - 5th grade TRAINERS: Emily Wheeler, Meghan Doran, AvA Dedio, Zoe Waltzer, Annabelle Cialone and Becca Micelle