Kids First http://gilescountytitle1.edublogs.org Just another Edublogs.org weblog Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:32:56 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Fabulous February http://gilescountytitle1.edublogs.org/2012/02/01/fabulous-february/ http://gilescountytitle1.edublogs.org/2012/02/01/fabulous-february/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:32:56 +0000 Lisa http://gilescountytitle1.edublogs.org/?p=290 Hi friends!  It is hard to imagine that we are beginning the second semester of the school year!  We are excited about planning I Love Reading Night for our students and their families.  It will be held in the cafeteria on Monday February 13th beginning at 6:00.  We will have crafts, reading activities, food and most importantly, FUN!!  Please be sure to return the note your child brought home this week so we can have a good idea of how many of you plan to attend the big event.  In case you didn’t see it yet, I have attached it below along with the February Recipes for Success Newsletter.

February Recipes

I Love Reading Night

 

]]> http://gilescountytitle1.edublogs.org/2012/02/01/fabulous-february/feed/ 0 Happy New Year! http://gilescountytitle1.edublogs.org/2012/01/04/happy-new-year/ http://gilescountytitle1.edublogs.org/2012/01/04/happy-new-year/#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:40:15 +0000 Lisa http://gilescountytitle1.edublogs.org/?p=278 I hope that this note finds you all rested and refreshed after a long holiday break!  This is the time of year when we all think about setting new goals.  I would like to encourage each of  you to think about setting a reading goal for the entire family.  Here are a few ideas:

Family Book Club- Everyone in the family reads the same book and discusses it at the dinner table.

Family Reading Night- Turn off the TV and video games for one night each week.  Everyone reads a book or magazine of their choice.

Family Game Night- Expand your vocabulary by choosing word games for your Family Game Night.  Examples are Boggle, Scrabble, and Last Word.

Bedtime Stories- Set aside at least 15 minutes each night to read before turning out the lights.

Snowdays- Snuggle up with a good book with a mug of hot chocolate.

 

 

]]> http://gilescountytitle1.edublogs.org/2012/01/04/happy-new-year/feed/ 0 December News http://gilescountytitle1.edublogs.org/2011/12/01/december-news/ http://gilescountytitle1.edublogs.org/2011/12/01/december-news/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:25:09 +0000 Lisa http://gilescountytitle1.edublogs.org/?p=273 Turning the calendar page to December is always exciting!  There are a ton of fun events planned at NEMS and around town.  Here are a few:

12/1- Rich Creek Christmas Parade 7:00

12/2- PTA Family Movie Night 6:00

12/5- Report cards go home

12/6- Schoolwide Reading Test— get a good night’s sleep and eat a healthy breakfast!
Doughnut Sale begins

12/8- Narrows Christmas Parade- 7:00

12/14- Krispy Kreme Doughnut delivery

12/15- NEMS Chorus Concert 7:00

12/20- NEMS Chorus Concert 1:00

December 21st – January 2nd:  Christmas Holiday Break

Happy Holidays to you and your families!!

Here are a few family activities for you to complete in your spare time:  December Recipes for Success

]]> http://gilescountytitle1.edublogs.org/2011/12/01/december-news/feed/ 0 November News http://gilescountytitle1.edublogs.org/2011/11/14/november-news-2/ http://gilescountytitle1.edublogs.org/2011/11/14/november-news-2/#comments Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:08:04 +0000 Lisa http://gilescountytitle1.edublogs.org/?p=264    November is a fun month.  The Veteran’s Day breakfast on 11/11/11, was a huge success with over 60 Veterans in attendance.  Parent conferences were very productive.  Thanks parents for coming out to learn more about your child’e education!  Hopefully many of you will be able to attend the PTA meeting on the 15th.  Our 1st grade students will be performing!  Thanksgiving break starts a day earlier this year.  No school on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday next week!  As soon as we return from the break, the 2nd 6 weeks comes to an end.  Kids, be sure to get your Accelerated Reader points! 

 Check out our Fall Newsletter!  It is full of awesome stories written by our students!  Title 1 Newsletter 11-11

 Try these fun family activities:  November 2011 Recipes for Success

]]> http://gilescountytitle1.edublogs.org/2011/11/14/november-news-2/feed/ 1 Awesome Start to the 2011-12 School Year! http://gilescountytitle1.edublogs.org/2011/11/10/awesome-start-to-the-2011-12-school-year/ http://gilescountytitle1.edublogs.org/2011/11/10/awesome-start-to-the-2011-12-school-year/#comments Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:38:39 +0000 Lisa http://gilescountytitle1.edublogs.org/?p=257 Hello out there!  We have been going through a lot of changes this year… all are positive and exciting!  Please check back soon to see what all of the excitement is about! For now, be sure to check out the helpful reading and math sites on the blog.

]]> http://gilescountytitle1.edublogs.org/2011/11/10/awesome-start-to-the-2011-12-school-year/feed/ 0 April News- SMART Table Debut http://gilescountytitle1.edublogs.org/2011/04/02/april-news-smart-table-debut/ http://gilescountytitle1.edublogs.org/2011/04/02/april-news-smart-table-debut/#comments Sat, 02 Apr 2011 15:54:03 +0000 Lisa http://gilescountytitle1.edublogs.org/?p=244 This week, the NEMS Title I Department integrated a new SMART Table. It works like a SMART board, but allows up to 10 students to work together on the activities. Check out the videos of the first time our students used the table. Notice how engage and excited they are! The students are also working as a team to complete each activity. This is what 21st Century Learning is all about!
SMART Table 4th Grade- Part 2

]]> http://gilescountytitle1.edublogs.org/2011/04/02/april-news-smart-table-debut/feed/ 0 Dr. Seuss Family Night http://gilescountytitle1.edublogs.org/2011/03/08/dr-seuss-family-night/ http://gilescountytitle1.edublogs.org/2011/03/08/dr-seuss-family-night/#comments Tue, 08 Mar 2011 16:22:54 +0000 Lisa http://gilescountytitle1.edublogs.org/?p=238 Pictures are worth a thousand words!
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]]> http://gilescountytitle1.edublogs.org/2011/03/08/dr-seuss-family-night/feed/ 0 March News http://gilescountytitle1.edublogs.org/2011/02/26/march-news-2/ http://gilescountytitle1.edublogs.org/2011/02/26/march-news-2/#comments Sat, 26 Feb 2011 20:28:43 +0000 Lisa http://gilescountytitle1.edublogs.org/?p=236 Hello out there! I’m posting a little early to remind everyone about the upcoming Title I Family Night. It will be held March 1st, at NEMS, in the cafeteria. The fun will begin at 6:00. The activities will be based on Dr. Suess books and characters. The night will feature fun, hands on activities, storytime, and parent information sessions. We are expecting a visit from a very special guest that I’m sure you will not want to miss. Snacks will be also be served. We hope so see you there!

]]> http://gilescountytitle1.edublogs.org/2011/02/26/march-news-2/feed/ 0 February Fun http://gilescountytitle1.edublogs.org/2011/02/01/february/ http://gilescountytitle1.edublogs.org/2011/02/01/february/#comments Tue, 01 Feb 2011 20:40:07 +0000 Lisa http://gilescountytitle1.edublogs.org/2011/02/01/february/ It’s finally February, but winter is still in full force! After missing so many snow days, we have a lot of ground to cover before SOL testing. If you are looking for something to do while stuck inside, be sure to check out the Reading and Math Sites of the Month on this blog. Homemade valentines are another great way to fill your time. Who wouldn’t want to receive a card specially made by someone they love? I am also posting our February Reading and Math Connection Newsletters below.
We are planning a Family Night for Title I students and their families, to be held on Tuesday, March 1st. Since it’s the eve of Dr. Seuss’ birthday, you can expect to enjoy some really fun reading and math activities! Look for a note to come home soon. We hope to see you all there!

February Reading Connection – Primary

February Reading Connection – Intermediate

February Math Connection – Primary

February Math Connection – Intermediate

]]> http://gilescountytitle1.edublogs.org/2011/02/01/february/feed/ 0 It’s January! Brrrrrr…. http://gilescountytitle1.edublogs.org/2011/01/19/its-january-brrrrrr/ http://gilescountytitle1.edublogs.org/2011/01/19/its-january-brrrrrr/#comments Wed, 19 Jan 2011 19:19:59 +0000 Lisa http://gilescountytitle1.edublogs.org/?p=199 I apologize for being late with my post this month. Too many snow days, etc. Please be sure to check out the parent newsletters for January:
Elementary Reading
Intermediate Reading
Elementary Math Parent Newsletter
Intermediate Math
We all learned a lot about Dr. Martin Luther King on Monday, January 17. A lot of people had the day off from work and school, but we enjoyed being here to learn about why he is important. Tuesday January 25th is the last day of the six weeks and also the first semester of school. Wednesday the 26th is a Teacher Workday and holiday for our students. We will hand out report cards on February 1.
Hopefully, we won’t have anymore snow days! If we do, check out the math and reading Sites of the Month or stock up on some VMath and Ticket to Read points!
Here is our new county Activity Calendar! January Activities Calendar

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