February 27th

Last week some of my students practiced writing sentences with correct subject/predicate agreement using pictures for
the noun in the subject, the verb, the direct object and the indirect object. Using the Linguisystem approach, we will progress
in writing with correct agreement, as well as when they write their own sentences. This week we will also be studying inferences in
several reading selections. I use the game "Win Lose or Draw" which helps with inferences and figurative language.

A question came from a third grader today.... "What does spangled mean?" Now that was great.
From the American Heritage Dictionary - spangle-n. "a small piece of shiny metal or plastic used esp. on garments for decoration.- clasp".

In math I am working with time and money this week, as well as word problems where the student would have to choose the correct
operation.

I hope you all have a great week.

Mrs. Peele
peelencs@gmail.com

I've Got The Main Idea in My Hand

This picture was taken at the St. John's Church in Richmond where Patrick Henry proclaimed,
"Give Me Liberty of Give Me Death"! It was very exciting to stand in that exact spot! Wow!





Mrs. Smith has the Main Idea- she is teaching her class about the Main Idea using a hand illustration and song to go with it. It is a powerful tool for each student to figure out on their own the main idea of a selection. I have incorporated her method into my teaching , as well , with some of my students outside her class.

5th grade is studying Black History and writing about it through their own stories.
I hope to share my slides of Africa this Tuesday to give the kids a greater visual of
the background information that their teachers are giving them.

See you all Tuesday after the workday tomorrow.
I hope to see some snow tonight!

Have a great week.
Mrs. Peele

February

Week of February 6th- Practice EOG test this week.

The EC Continuous Improvement Plan Committee (CIPP) met for the second time this year in the conference room last Tuesday, January 31st. We talked about improvements that had been made to the Exceptional Children's Program and made some new suggestions for this coming year. A new CIPP will completed this spring.

New schedules bring confusion and frustration to kids with ADHD. One suggestion is to write out a student's schedule on a 3X5 card and laminate it for him/her to keep in a binder or pocket in a backpack to refer to when needed.

Parents, thank you for returning IEP invitations signed. That is such a big help to us.

Spelling City is now offering help with science and math terms/vocabulary. I will be using that site for math and reading and it is a great tool for parents and students to use at home to study terms, as well as spelling. www.spellingcity.com again, my page is user:peele password: gocougars for parents and kids to use. Please do.

I hope everyone has a very good week!
Mrs. Peele