Ms. Griffith's Blog 2021

      Thank you to everyone that donated to our unique Halloween party to make it a wonderful success!  We had tons of snacks and goodies and enjoyed the movie Coco!   Important Dates- Conferences-11/8-11/12- sign up below End of Trimester (1/2 day)- 11/19 Thanksgiving Break-11/24-11/26 Play it Safe Program 11/5  Parent Teacher Conferences- We will be doing Conferences the week of November 8th-12th. Please use THIS LINK for a time, and COMMENT if you would like an IN PERSON or a VIRTUAL conference. Your child will need to be in attendance, so please make sure to find a time that works for both of your schedules. If none of the times available will work please email kgriffith@stjoebears.com to find another time.  Things We're Working On:  Reading:   Inferences and Historical Fiction Math:   Fraction multiplication and area with fractional side lengths  Writing:  Personal Narrative (Due November 12th) Science:  Web of Life - Dinosaurs Social Studies:  Eastern Woodland Native America

   Important Dates- Halloween Party- 10/29- see details below Conferences-11/8-11/12- sign up below End of Trimester (1/2 day)- 11/19 Thanksgiving Break-11/24-11/26 Parent Teacher Conferences- We will be doing Conferences the week of November 8th-12th. Please use THIS LINK to sign up for a time, and COMMENT if you would like an IN PERSON or a VIRTUAL conference. Your child will need to be in attendance, so please make sure to find a time that works for both of your schedules. If none of the times available will work please email kgriffith@stjoebears.com to find another time.    Weekly Specials- Monday- Art Tuesday- P.E. Wednesday- Late Start none Thursday- Music & SEL Friday - Media Center Positivity Project Character Strength:  Creativity   Reminders- Bring a water bottle to school every day Use door #6 Halloween Party-  We will be having our Halloween party 10/29. Please SIGN UP HERE   to donate snacks and treats for the party. If you have other ideas feel free to add those too

  October 17th MONDAY: No School- 10/18 Professional Development for Teachers 10-22 - Picture Retakes Halloween Party- 10/29- see details below Conferences-11/8-11/12 Parent Teacher Conferences- We will be doing Conferences the week of November 8th-12th. Please sign up HERE  for a time, and COMMENT if you would like an IN PERSON or a VIRTUAL conference. Your child will need to be in attendance, so please make sure to find a time that works for both of your schedules. If none of the times available will work please email kgriffith@stjoebears.com to find another time.  Weekly Specials- Monday- No School Tuesday- P.E. Wednesday- Late Start and Make Up Art Thursday- Music & SEL Friday - Media Center Positivity Project Character Strength:   Forgiveness   Reminders- Bring a water bottle to school every day Use door #6 Halloween Party-  We will be having our Halloween party 10/29. Please sign up HERE  to donate snacks and treats for the party. If you have other ideas feel free to add tho

  Important Dates- October Late Starts- 10/13, 10/20, 10/27 No School- 10/18 Half Days- 10/14 & 10/15 Halloween Party- 10/29 Weekly Specials- Monday- Art Tuesday- P.E.  Wednesday- Late Start None Thursday- Music & SEL Friday - Media Center Reminders- Bring a water bottle to school every day Use door #6 Halloween Party-  We will be having our Halloween party 10/29. Please sign up  HERE  to donate snacks and treats for the party. If you have other ideas feel free to add those too. Instead of a typical party we will be watching the Pixar film Coco and reading about the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos)  Things We're Working On:  Reading:   Comprehension Strategies, sequencing of events and Realistic Fiction lessons Math:  Unit 2: Fractions Writing:  Immersion lessons   Science:  Web of Life -Decomposers  Social Studies:  Map Making Friday Folders went home, please look through the papers, keep them and sign the folder and date it on the signing sheet! If you have a yellow f

  Halloween Party-  We will be having our Halloween party 10/29 please sign up HERE  to donate snacks and treats for the party. If you have other ideas feel free to add those too. Instead of a typical party we will be watching the Pixar film Coco and reading about the Day of the Dead (Dia de Muertos).  Important Dates- October Late Starts- 10/6, 10,13, 10/20, 10/27 No School- 10/18 Half Days- 10/14 & 10/15 Halloween Party- 10/29 Weekly Specials- Monday- Art Tuesday- P.E. Wednesday- None due to Late Start Thursday- Music and SEL Friday- Media Center Reminders- Bring a water bottle to school every day Snack is every day at 10:55 (no nuts) Use door #6 What are we learning in class this week? Math- Volume of Rectangular Prisms- Assessment Friday Reading- Sequence of Events Writing- Immersion Lessons Spelling- Prefixes Pre, Fore, Post, & After Science- Web of Life- Food Chains Social Studies- Geography & Maps As we begin to get into our curriculum, things may get tough, but it’s