How cool is this?! If you don't have the opportunity for travel this summer, allow your child to take some of these virtual field trips. Of course, it's not the same as actually being there and experiencing it in person, but they can still be exposed to culture, history, art, science, language, etc. on a different level.
Open their minds, spark their interest, let them see that there is more to this world than they could ever imagine! Follow the link below to this free resource.
http://www.onlineeducation.net/resources/virtual-field-trips
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Free Montessori Webinars
This is a great resource for those that wish to learn more about the Montessori philosophy in the comfort of your own home. Just follow the link to watch free webinars at your leisure. A lot of the webinars are really for educators, but you still may find some that are of interest for you. You may watch them live or watch the recorded sessions.
http://www.montessori.org/webinars
http://www.montessori.org/webinars
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
May Dress Down Days
Friday, May 1- $1 for 8th Grade Graduation
Wednesday, May 6- $1 for Middle School Athletics (wear you favorite sports team colors or jerseys)
Friday, May 8- $1 for Autism (wear blue to show your support)
Friday, May 15- Field Day
Friday, May 22- Last Day of School!
Wednesday, May 6- $1 for Middle School Athletics (wear you favorite sports team colors or jerseys)
Friday, May 8- $1 for Autism (wear blue to show your support)
Friday, May 15- Field Day
Friday, May 22- Last Day of School!
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Monday, April 20, 2015
Homework: Weeks of April 20 and April 27, 2015
Due to GMAS testing over the next two weeks, homework has been reduced. Reading logs will be due on Friday of this week and Friday of next week as well.
2nd Grade
Moby Max- 1 Hour
Compass Learning- 1 Hour
Reading- Nightly 20-30 minutes. Turn in reading log.
3rd Grade
Reading- Nightly 20-30 minutes. Turn in reading log.
If you wish to practice on Moby Max(test prep) or Compass Learning, you are more than welcome to, but it is not required.
2nd Grade
Moby Max- 1 Hour
Compass Learning- 1 Hour
Reading- Nightly 20-30 minutes. Turn in reading log.
3rd Grade
Reading- Nightly 20-30 minutes. Turn in reading log.
If you wish to practice on Moby Max(test prep) or Compass Learning, you are more than welcome to, but it is not required.
Friday, April 17, 2015
Testing
As we prepare for Georgia Milestones Assessment System commonly known as GMAS, I ask that you keep in mind a few things:
- STRESS- keep it to a minimum
- BREAKFAST- be sure your child eats a full breakfast that includes protein to help maintain their energy each morning of testing
- SLEEP-make sure they get a full night of sleep so they are rested and alert
- PUNCTUAL- help them wake up with enough time to prepare without being stressed and/or rushed, and arrive with time to spare on each testing day
*If anybody would like to provide testing snacks, please send in bananas, cheese sticks, small water bottles, peppermints, lemon heads... No need to sign up; just send it in on Monday April 20. 2015 and I will divvy up accordingly throughout testing. THANK YOU!
Bananas Are Brain Food!
Bananas contain vitamins, minerals and
amino acids that may enhance brain function.
With just 121
calories, less than half a gram of fat, no cholesterol and 3.5 grams of fiber,
a large banana is a smart choice for anyone trying to follow a nutritious diet without
gaining weight. A wide array of research suggests that eating bananas may make
your seem smarter, as some of the vitamins, minerals and amino acids in bananas
play a role in keeping your brain functioning at its optimal level.
Vitamin B6 and Cognitive Function
Getting an adequate
amount of vitamin B6 may help improve your cognitive function. A large banana
provides about .5 milligrams of the 1.1-to-1.7 milligrams of vitamin B6 the
Institute of Medicine recommends you get each day. In a 1996 study published in
the "American Journal of Clinical Nutrition," researchers from
Boston's Tufts University gave a series of cognitive tests to 70 men, aged 54
to 81. They found that the men with higher concentrations of vitamin B6
performed better on two measures of memory than those with lower levels.
Magnesium
When your body
metabolizes protein, it produces ammonia, according to the Franklin Institute.
Magnesium activates an enzyme that converts ammonia to urea so your body can
dispose of it. Even a small amount of brain ammonia can hinder your ability to
focus and pay attention, so eating magnesium-rich foods are beneficial for
improving your brain function. A large banana gives you 37 milligrams of
magnesium, a mineral that helps facilitate the electrical activity between the
nerve cells in your brain. The Institute of Medicine recommends adults get
265-to-350 milligrams of magnesium per day.
Mood Regulation
A large banana gives
you 12 milligrams each of tryptophan and tyrosine, amino acids your body uses
to make neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine, which help regulate your
mood, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Getting an
adequate amount of these amino acids may help you stay calm and focused, while
lessening feelings of anxiety and stress. The Institute of Medicine recommends
adults get 47 milligrams of tyrosine and 7 milligrams of tryptophan per day.
Fructose Energy
The
cells in your brain use glucose as fuel. Your brain cannot store it, so you
must continually supply glucose to your brain through the food your eat. When
you eat refined sugars, such as sweet cereals, candy and pastries, your body
quickly depletes the carbohydrate content, especially from the sucrose, leaving
you feeling sluggish and hungry again hours later. The fiber in a banana slows
the breakdown and release of its sugars, mainly from fructose, into your
bloodstream, according to the Franklin Institute. Because your body uses fruit
sugar more gradually than refined sugar, a banana is a good way to get a steady
stream of brain fuel.
taken from http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/
Testing Dates
Week 1
Tuesday,
April 21-2015- Language Arts (Section
1 and Section 2)
Wednesday,
April 22, 2015-Language Arts (Section
3)
Thursday,
April 23, 2015-Math
Friday,
April 24, 2015-Make Up Day
Week 2
Monday,
April 27, 2015-Science
Tuesday,
April 28, 2015-Social Studies
Wednesday, April 29,
2015-MAKE UP DAY for all subjects
WELCOME!
Dear families and students,
I have decided that the best way to communicate and keep everybody up to date on events and classroom happenings, would be through this new blog space.
I welcome any feedback you may have!
Thank you,
Ms. Jazmin
I have decided that the best way to communicate and keep everybody up to date on events and classroom happenings, would be through this new blog space.
I welcome any feedback you may have!
Thank you,
Ms. Jazmin
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