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Learning Objectives:
Math: Students will review multiplication, division and data to get ready for the Unit 4/5 TEKS Check that will be taken Friday, January 23.
On Tuesday, please check your child's GREAT Tiger folder for their weekly math homework. It is due back to school by Friday.
ELAR: Students will ask and answer questions, explain the author's use of sound and literary devices, and identify text and graphic features. We will work on monitoring comprehension and will make adjustments to improve understanding when needed.
Date Change! We will take our Module 6 Assessment on Thursday, February 5. Please start reviewing with your child now. This will help set your child up with strong study skills for the future.
How many nights per week should my child read? 6-7!
Science: Students will compare and describe day-to-day weather in different locations at the same time, including air temperature, wind direction, and precipitation.
Social Studies: Students will develop and use map skills to interpret and create maps.
Important Dates:
Please have your child wear valentine-ish color/attire on Monday, February 2. We will be taking pictures to use for a craft during our Valentine's Day party on Friday, February 13 from 2:00-2:50.
Your child may begin bringing his/her decorated valentine boxes to school on Monday, February 9. Please make sure your child's name is easy to see and that treats can be placed inside with ease.
Your child's homeroom teacher will be sending home a list of students that are in your child's class. If your child is passing out valentines we kindly ask that everyone in the class receives one in order to avoid hurt feelings. We appreciate your help in this matter.
O. C. Taylor Yearbooks are on Sale!
You can order a yearbook and create an ad/ dedication page online at yearbookordercenter.com. Our order number for O.C. Taylor is 17833.
We are offering both softcover and hardcover yearbooks this year!
Last day to order an ad/ dedication page is March 14th.
Last day to pre-order a yearbook is March 28th.
Important STAAR Information
We are excited to support our students during testing days (Interim and STAAR) with snacks provided by the PTA.
If your child has a confirmed food allergy, you can coordinate with your child’s teacher to ensure an appropriate snack is provided from home.
After testing, students may enjoy any additional snacks they bring from home. We kindly remind you to encourage your child to have a healthy breakfast and get a good night’s sleep to set them up for success.
Please make sure your child's chromebook is charged and they have working pair of headphones at school.
Thank you for your continued support!
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Please note the following dates for our STAAR Interim and STAAR tests coming up in January and April. Please refrain from scheduling appointments & vacations on these dates.
January 22rd - ELAR Interim
January 29th - Math Interim
April 8th- ELAR
April 28th-Math
Gently used picture books, chapter books, and old magazines are always welcome donations for our classrooms. (Magazines will be used for a special project at the end of the school year and will not be in the hands of students.)
Thank you for all of your support!
Absences/Ride Changes
If your child is going to be absent for any reason, please be sure to email your child's teacher, Ms. Sierra sierra.salter@gcisd.net and Nurse Katy katy.faught@gcisd.net. It's important for all of these staff members to be contacted in order for your child's attendance to be entered in correctly in Skyward. Thank you!
When making ride changes, picking up students for appointments and absences, please email both Sierra Salter (sierra.salter@gcisd.net) and Paola Cervantes (paola.cervantes@gcisd.net) in case one of them is out of the office.
Breakfast, Snacks, and Water
Please be sure that your child eats a good breakfast before school. We start our day as soon as they walk in the door. Please send a small (peanut-free) snack and refillable water bottle with your child each morning.
Chromebooks and Headphones
Please be sure your child has either a working set of earbuds or headphones that can be left at school. We need them for the work that we do with technology. We kindly ask that you avoid wireless earbuds/headphones. They do not work well with Chromebooks. Also, please help remind your child each night to charge their Chromebooks!
Birthdays
Birthdays are special! We will celebrate your child's special day by singing in our classroom. You may send in small treats like pencils, erasers, stickers, etc. if you choose. Please refrain from sending in any food items. If you do send in any food item, it needs to be individually wrapped with the nutrition label.