We have been in school now for a little over a month. I have been really impressed with the efforts I have seen both in and outside of the classroom. We have started a new program that focuses on positive behaviors. Students receive Mustang Merits for exhibiting the qualities of being Responsible, Kind, Safe, Proud, and Role Models for Respect. Last month our class received an ice cream party for having the most merits in the upper grades. Good job!
This week, we changed our daily schedule to allow for more instructional time for each student. Math will now be taught first thing in the morning. It will take a little getting used to, but I think we will all be happy with it in the long run.
See's Candy Sales are going on until October 9. Please use this as an opportunity to decrease your Science Camp price!
Because of budget cuts, we are working harder this year to acquire school supplies. Some of you have asked what we need. Currently, we are in need of lined, binder paper. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
-Ms. McDaniel
Classroom Needs
Kleenex
Binder Paper
White Copy Paper
Pencils
Cleaning Wipes
Red Correcting Pens
What's Happening in Room P-8
Math - Expressions & Equations
Reading - Reading Strategies
Writing - Response to Literature
Spelling/Language -
Social Studies - Ancient Egypt
Science - Earth Science
This website will serve as a resource for students and parents throughout the year. I will post homework assignments, deadlines, and upcoming events that you should know about. Please feel free to email me whenever you have questions or concerns.
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Long Term Projects, Tests,
& Important Dates
Math Chapter 3 Test - Friday, October 16
Veteran's Day (No School) - Wednesday, November 11
King Tut Field Trip - Monday, February 8
Science Camp - March 6-9
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Classroom Behavior and Consequences
I take classroom behavior very seriously. Without order and discipline, learning cannot take place. The classroom must be a safe environment where all students can thrive, feeling comfortable and ready to learn. RESPECT is the cornerstone of creating this environment. This does not only include the students' respect for the teacher, but also their respect for each other.
The consequences for violating this mutual respect are as follows:
First Offense: Warning
Second Offense: 100 word essay
Third Offense: Citation and/or Parent Phone Call
Fourth Offense: Referral to principal
Reading
Each student will be responsible for completing independent reading throughout the year. The book must be approved by Ms. McDaniel. Here is a list of my recommended titles that I have enjoyed reading. Many other books are acceptable if you get teacher approval first.
Book Reviews
Later this year, we will be writing book reviews in class. Here are some sites that I have found that publish kids' reviews. Use them to help you write your own or submit a review. Let us know if it gets published! If you find other good book review sites for kids, pass them on and I'll list them here for everyone.
Building Rainbows
Classical
Charter
Spaghetti Book Club
Kid Kountry
Kids Bookshelf
Brave Monster
Kids Corner
Fun Stuff
The links in this area will let you leave the school district site. The linked sites are not under the control of the district, and the district is not responsible for the contents of any linked site or any link contained in a linked site, or any changes or updates to such sites. The district is providing these links to you only as a convenience, and the inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement of the site by the district.
Practice typing
with Typer Shark
More Free Typing Games
Lemonade Game
Visit Seussville!
Fun Brain Games
Cooking for Kids @ CafeZOOM
ExZOOberance Virtual Zoo
Print your own
coloring book
Draw & Color with Uncle Fred
WebCams
San Diego
Zoo's PandaCam! (See the baby panda!)
Monterey Bay Aquarium Live
Cameras
See a research
station on Antarctica! (Brrr!)
CavyCam - Guinea Pigs!
(just plain silly)
Smithsonian Naked Mole Rat Cam
Ancient China Resources
Ancient China for Kids
Ancient China Resources
Kids Konnect
CyberSleuthKids
Useful Websites
