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Mrs. Black’s Happy Campers
April 9-13, 2018
Important Dates:
Apr. 13 - All $$ and forms due for field trip to Double Blessing Farm &
Lindsey Farm (2 different field trips) - You can write one check for both trips!
Apr. 16 - Arts Night at MVE & Book Fair
Apr. 20 - Field trip to Lindsey Farm (Farm Day) - Parents will need to sign in at school and drive to meet us there. BRING A BAG LUNCH AND DRINK!
Apr. 25 - Field trip to Double Blessing Farm (Goat Farm)- Sorry, no parents this trip.
May 28 - Memorial Day (no school)
May 30 - 1:15 pm K5 Awards Day
***June 1 - Field Day (Please note this date changed from May 18.)***
We are thrilled to welcome Mrs. Waters as our long term substitute for Mrs. Black. She retired from Mountain View last year after five years in K4 as well as working as a high school math teacher and several years as a substitute. Mrs. Waters is a patient and loving teacher and her love for teaching is obvious! Please direct any dismissal information or timely questions to Mrs. Barnette after April 9th at lbarnett@greenville.k12.sc.us or to Mrs. Waters at pwaters@greenville.k12.sc.us.
YES! There are two field trips in April - one to Lindsey Farm (BRHS Farm Day) and one to Double Blessing Farm, which is a goat farm that uses goat milk to make soap and other goodies. The trip to Lindsey Farm is $2.00 (bring a lunch). The trip to Double Blessing Farm is $14.50 - we also need the lunch form and waiver for your child for this trip. The kids should wear comfortable clothes (field trip shirt) and tennis shoes for both trips, and please keep in mind that we may get dirty! You can send one check for both trips made out to MVE for $16.50.
What We Are Learning:
Math-addition & subtraction with 10; number stories; writing numbers to 30
Language- word families; cvc (consonant-vowel-consonant) words; writing short sentences
Sight words: will, they Review: what, that, out, of, with, by, that, said, have, he, she, with, to, will, up, this, for, we, here, am, my, in, at, like, you, is, it, come, me, are, do, so, on, and, not, look, the, see, my, can, I, to, he, an, a
Book: Seeds (Read together and initial each night.) Please continue to read together each night in the green hardback reader as well.
Science/Social Studies: beginning Life Science unit on Living Organisms
HOMEWORK: Please read nightly and initial the paper reading book and the reading log calendar each time you and your child read together. All homework papers in the Happy Camper binder are due on Friday unless otherwise noted.
Mrs. Black’s Happy Campers
Mar. 19-23, 2018
Important Dates:
Mar. 28- Field Trip to Cabela’s & Herdklotz Park (Wear your field trip shirt!)
Mar. 30 - Spring & Class Pictures
Apr. 2-6 - Spring Break (no school)
Apr. 13 - All $$ and forms due for field trip to Double Blessing Farm
Apr. 16 - Arts Night at MVE
Apr. 25 - Field trip to Double Blessing Farm
May 18 - Field Day
May 28 - Memorial Day (no school)
May 30 - 1:15 pm K5 Awards Day
May 31- Career & College Day
What We Are Learning:
Math-addition & subtraction; graphing
Language- rhyming and word families; cvc (consonant-vowel-consonant) words
Sight words: out, of Review: with, by, that, said, have, he, she, with, to, will, up, this, for, we, here, am, my, in, at, like, you, is, it, come, me, are, do, so, on, and, not, look, the, see, my, can, I, to, he, an, a
Book: What Hatches? (Read together and initial each night.) Please continue to read together each night in the green hardback reader as well.
Science/Social Studies: Conclusion of Dr. Seuss author study; continuing our study of Maps; beginning Life Science unit on Living Organisms
Please return field trip forms, payment, and waivers no later than Friday, April 13th, for our trip to Double Blessing Goat Farm. These may not come home until later this week when we have the waiver form from the farm.
HOMEWORK: Please read nightly and initial the paper reading book and the reading log calendar each time you and your child read together. All homework papers in the Happy Camper binder are due on Friday unless otherwise noted.
Mrs. Black’s Happy Campers
Mar. 12-16, 2018
Important Dates:
Mar. 14 - Bring Leprechaun Trap Projects to School
Mar. 28- Field Trip to Cabela’s & Herdklotz Park
Mar. 30 - Spring & Class Pictures
Apr. 2-6 - Spring Break (no school)
May 18 - Field Day
May 28 - Memorial Day (no school)
May 30 - 1:15 pm K5 Awards Day
What We Are Learning:
Math-addition & subtraction; positional words (above, below, between, on, under, etc)
Language- rhyming and word families (ex. colored in pink in Where Is My Hat?)
Sight words: with,by,that Review: said, have, he, she, with, to, will, up, this, for, we, here, am, my, in, at, like, you, is, it, come, me, are, do, so, on, and, not, look, the, see, my, can, I, to, he, an, a
Book: Where Is My Hat? (Read together and initial each night.) We are sending home a green hardback reader that you and your child can read and then return each day. There are different types of stories in the book. The Get Set Story are stories with a list of words you can go over with your child before reading. These stories should be ones your child can read after practice - have your child use the picture clues, and making the sounds in the word, and what makes sense. There are also Read Together stories and science links to your child.
Science/Social Studies: Maps; continuing author study of Dr. Seuss
If you know someone that lives in another state or outside of the U.S., please see if they will send us a postcard, letter, or package and we will put them on our map! Some things we would love: something about the shape of your state and what makes it easy to find it on the map; what’s the weather like where you live; a picture or postcard of something well-known in your city or state (peaches, Hollywood, Grand Canyon, beach, etc.); a short letter telling about a few places or things from your state or country; a package - maybe with seashells, taffy or candy made in your area, other items that might tell about where you are from. Thank you for helping us learn about our great country!
Address: Mrs. Black & Mrs. Barnette’s K5 Happy Campers
Mountain View Elementary School
6350 Mountain View Road
Taylors, SC 29687
HOMEWORK: Please read nightly and initial the paper reading book and the reading log calendar each time you and your child read together. All homework papers in the Happy Camper binder are due on Friday unless otherwise noted.
Mrs. Black’s Happy Campers
Mar. 5-9, 2018
Important Dates:
Mar. 9 - Turn in permission form, lunch form, & payment for Cabela’s
Mar. 14 - Bring Leprechaun Trap Projects to School
Mar. 28- Field Trip to Cabela’s & Herdklotz Park
Mar. 30 - Spring & Class Pictures
Apr. 2-6 - Spring Break (no school)
May 18 - Field Day
May 28 - Memorial Day (no school)
May 30 - 1:15 pm K5 Awards Day
WE STILL NEED GLUE STICKS IF YOU ARE ABLE TO HELP! Also, our art teacher, Mrs. Smith, is in need of baby wipes (new tubs or refill packs).
What We Are Learning:
Math-addition & subtraction; counting to 100 by ones, fives, and tens
Language- rhyming
Sight words: and, am review: said, have, he, she, with, to, will, up, this, for, we, here, am, my, in, at, like, you, is, it, come, me, are, do, so, on, and, not, look, the, see, my, can, I, to, he, an, a
Book: Dr.Seuss We Love You (Read together and initial each night.)
Science/Social Studies: Author Study - Dr. Seuss
HOMEWORK: Please read nightly and initial the paper reading book and the reading log calendar each time you and your child read together. All homework papers in the Happy Camper binder are due on Friday unless otherwise noted. Please send the binder to school each day (but we will always check homework on Mondays and add new homework then.)
Leprechaun Traps: If you would like to help your child make a trap to try and catch a Leprechaun, we would love for you to send the project to school by March 14. We will set the projects up and see if we can catch a Leprechaun on St. Patrick’s Day. There are plenty of ideas on Pinterest, and the children often have many ideas of their own! This is not required, but a fun opportunity to spend time with your child!
Mrs. Black’s Happy Campers
Feb. 26-Mar. 2, 2017
Important Dates:
Feb. 28 - We will celebrate Mrs. Black’s Birthday - Her birthday is actually February 29! (She would love a homemade card!)
Mar. 9 - Last day to turn in permission form, lunch form, & payment for Cabela’s
Mar. 28- Field Trip to Cabela’s & Herdklotz Park
Mar. 30 - Spring & Class Pictures
WE NEED GLUE STICKS IF YOU ARE ABLE TO HELP!
What We Are Learning:
Math-subtraction (using pictures to subtract); counting to 100 by ones, fives, and tens
Language- Quotation marks show when someone is talking; Fluency of letter sounds and names per minute (see paper in your child’s folder). Please practice each night and return when completed!
Sight words: said, have review: he, she, with, to, will, up, this, for, we, here, am, my, in, at, like, you, is, it, come, me, are, do, so, on, and, not, look, the, see, my, can, I, to, he, an, a
Book: President’s Day (Read together and initial each night.)
Science/Social Studies: Famous Americans and American symbols
HOMEWORK: Please read nightly and initial the paper reading book and the reading log calendar each time you and your child read together. All homework papers in the Happy Camper binder are due on Friday unless otherwise noted. Please send the binder to school each day (but we will always check homework on Mondays and add new homework then.) Please also see fluency of letter naming and sounds found in your child’s folder. Please return when completed this week.
Our next FIELD TRIP will be March 28 to Cabela’s and then Herdklotz Park. Please return payment of $ 4.40, permission form, and lunch form no later than March 9. We have space for two chaperones that will need to sign in in the office before we leave.
Mrs. Black’s Happy Campers
Feb. 20-23, 2017
Important Dates:
Feb. 19 - Presidents’ Day (no school)
Feb. 28 - Mrs. Black’s Birthday (She would love a homemade card!)
Mar. 28- Field Trip to Cabela’s & Herdklotz Park
Mar. 30 - Spring & Class Pictures
Thank you so much for all the ways you showed us love last week! We enjoyed the cards, Valentine treats, and hugs. We are also grateful to everyone that helped send in snacks for the 100th Day of School and Valentine’s Day. The kids have made some wonderful memories for kindergarten!
WE NEED GLUE STICKS IF YOU ARE ABLE TO HELP!
What We Are Learning:
Math- addition (picking larger number and counting on); counting to 100 by ones, fives, and tens
Language- reviewing all letters and short vowel sounds
Sight word: he, she review: with, to, will, up, this, for, we, here, am, my, in, at, like, you, is, it, come, me, are, do, so, on, and, not, look, the, see, my, can, I, to, he, an, a
Book: People Who Help (Read together and initial each night.)
Science/Social Studies: Community Helpers-what they do and the tools they use; famous Americans and American symbols
HOMEWORK: Please read nightly and initial the paper reading book and the reading log calendar each time you and your child read together. All homework papers in the Happy Camper binder are due on Friday unless otherwise noted. Please send the binder to school each day (but we will always check homework on Mondays and add new homework then.)
Our next FIELD TRIP will be March 28 to Cabela’s and then Herdklotz Park. Please return payment of $ 4.40, permission form, and lunch form no later than March 9. We have space for two chaperones that will need to sign in in the office before we leave.
Mrs. Black’s Happy Campers
February 12-15, 2017
Important Dates:
Feb. 13 - Field trip to Tigerville Fire Dept.
Feb. 16 - Teacher Workday (no school)
Feb. 19 - Presidents’ Day (no school)
Mar. 30 - Spring & Class Pictures
Reminders:
*Field Trip IS Tomorrow! Wear your field trip shirt! We will be eating lunch at Pizza Inn, so there is no need to bring lunch.
*Be working on your Valentines! Sign your name by “from” but leave “to” blank. Bring to school by Wednesday 8 am (24 kids).
What We Are Learning:
Math- addition (picking larger number and counting on); counting to 100 by ones, fives, and tens
Language- reviewing all letters and short vowel sounds
Sight word: with review: to, will, up, this, for, we, here, am, my, in, at, like, you, is, it, come, me, are, do, so, on, and, not, look, the, see, my, can, I, to, he, an, a
Book: The Hearts (Read together and initial each night.)
Science/Social Studies: Community Helpers - what they do and the tools they use
HOMEWORK: Please read nightly and initial the paper reading book and the reading log calendar each time you and your child read together. All homework papers in the Happy Camper binder are due on Friday unless otherwise noted. Please send the binder to school each day (but we will always check homework on Mondays and add new homework then.)
Please read: We sent an email last week concerning flu and lice. If your child has either of these, please let us know so that the health room can keep up with numbers in the school. We will respect your child’s privacy, but it is good to know so that we can attempt to keep both from spreading.
Mrs. Black’s Happy Campers
February 5-9, 2017
Important Dates:
Feb. 7 - 100th Day of School celebration - PROJECT DUE!!
Feb. 9 - PTA Father/Daughter Dance
Feb. 13 - Field trip to Tigerville Fire Dept.
Feb. 16 - Teacher Workday (no school)
Feb. 19 - Presidents’ Day (no school)
Reminders:
*Please have your child bring an empty box by Wednesday
*Please bring your 100th Day of School project by Wednesday
*Be working on your Valentines! Bring to school Wednesday 8 am
What We Are Learning:
Math- addition (picking larger number and counting on); counting to 100 by ones, fives, and tens
Language- reviewing all letters and short vowel sounds
Sight word: to, will review: up, this, for, we, here, am, my, in, at, like, you, is, it, come, me, are, do, so, on, and, not, look, the, see, my, can, I, to, he, an, a
Book: Places We Go (Read together and initial each night.)
Science/Social Studies: Community Helpers - what they do and the tools they use
HOMEWORK: Please read nightly and initial the paper reading book and the reading log calendar each time you and your child read together. All homework papers in the Happy Camper binder are due on Friday unless otherwise noted. Please send the binder to school each day (but we will always check homework on Mondays and add new homework then.)
Mrs. Black’s Happy Campers
January 29-February 2, 2017
Important Dates:
Jan. 31 - Field trip forms & payment due for Tigerville Fire Dept
Feb. 1 - Skate Night (More details to come from PTA.)
Feb. 7 - 100th Day of School celebration - PROJECT DUE!!
Feb. 9 - PTA Father/Daughter Dance
Feb. 13 - Field trip to Tigerville Fire Dept.
Feb. 16 - Teacher Workday (no school)
Feb. 19 - Presidents’ Day (no school)
**Please have your child bring an empty box so that we can build a community in our classroom.
Please returned signed report card envelope as soon as possible.
100th Day of School project: Please help your child create a 100th day project. This can be a simple collection of ten each of ten different items (buttons, legos, other small toys, dry pasta, etc), a 100 day t-shirt, 100 of the same item (cereal, pennies, etc). Your collection can be in a box, bag, poster, on a shirt - be creative and have fun counting to 100! Let’s celebrate being 100 days smarter!!
What We Are Learning:
Math- measurement; counting to 100
Language- reviewing all letters and short vowel sounds
Sight word: am review: up, this, for, we, here, am, my, in, at, like, you, is, it, come, me, are, do, so, on, and, not, look, the, see, my, can, I, to, he, an, a
Book: I Am Helping (Read together and initial each night.)
Science/Social Studies: Community Helpers
Valentine’s Day We have 14 girls and 10 boys. Please have your child sign their name beside “from” on their cards and leave “to” blank. You may attach a small pencil, toy or candy treat to your valentine.
HOMEWORK: Please read nightly and initial the paper reading book and the reading log calendar each time you and your child read together. All homework papers in the Happy Camper binder are due on Friday unless otherwise noted. Please send the binder to school each day (but we will always check homework on Mondays and add new homework then.)
Mrs. Black’s Happy Campers
January 22-26, 2017
Important Dates:
Jan. 31 - Field trip forms & payment due for Tigerville Fire Dept
Feb. 1 - Skate Night (More details to come from PTA.)
Feb. 9 - PTA Father/Daughter Dance
Feb. 13 - Field trip to Tigerville Fire Dept.
Feb. 16 - Teacher Workday (no school)
Feb. 19 - Presidents’ Day (no school)
We hope you all made memories and enjoyed the snow days! Our three snow days built into the school calendar have all been used, so there will be school on March 19, March 30, and April 27. More information will be available on the Greenville County School’s website and Facebook page.
What We Are Learning:
Math- measurement
Language- reviewing all letters and short vowel sounds
Sight word: up review: this, for, we, here, am, my, in, at, like, you, is, it, come, me, are, do, so, on, and, not, look, the, see, my, can, I, to, he, an, a
Book: Animals at Night (Read together and initial each night.)
Science/Social Studies: Seasons and Weather
Valentine’s Day will be here soon! We have 14 girls and 10 boys. Please have your child sign their name beside “from” on their cards and leave “to” blank. You may also attach a small treat, pencil, or toy to the card.
Field trip: We will be learning about community helpers and taking a trip to the Tigerville Fire Department on February 13th. No lunches will be needed as we will be having lunch at Pizza Inn that day. Wear your field trip shirt! Please send in payment and permission forms by January 31st. Thank you!
HOMEWORK: Please read nightly and initial the paper reading book and the reading log calendar each time you and your child read together. All homework papers in the Happy Camper binder are due on Friday unless otherwise noted. Please send the binder to school each day (but we will always check homework on Mondays and add new homework then.)
Mrs. Black’s Happy Campers
January 8-12, 2017
Important Dates:
TOMORROW: Jan. 10 - Field Trip to Upcountry Museum (Bring lunch and a drink, wear MV field trip shirt.)
Jan. 15 - MLK Holiday (no school)
Jan. 16 - Good News Club begins
Feb. 1 - Skate Night (More details to come from PTA.)
Feb. 16 - Teacher Workday (no school)
Feb. 19 - Presidents’ Day (no school)
What We Are Learning:
Math- tricky teens (ten plus how many more)
Language- review letters Ww, Yy, Qq, Uu, Kk, Vv, Dd, Gg, Ll, Jj, Nn, Hh, Zz, Rr, Ff, Cc, Ss, Bb, Aa,Tt, Mm, Oo, Pp
Sight word: we (Review: we, here, am, for, my, in, at, like, you, not, look, the, see, my, can, I
Book: We Like The Snow (Read together and initial each night.)
Science/Social Studies: Seasons and Weather
HOMEWORK: Please read nightly and initial the paper reading book and the reading log calendar each time you and your child read together. All homework papers in the Happy Camper binder are due on Friday unless otherwise noted. Please send the binder to school each day (but we will always check homework on Mondays and add new homework then.)
Mrs. Black’s Happy Campers
Dec. 4-8, 2017
Important Dates:
Nov. 27-Dec. 7 - Toy Collection for Greer Relief (bring new toys to donate)
Dec. 5 - Our day to visit the Santa Shop (See Below) - Last Good News Club
Dec. 5 -PTA Mistletoe Market 6:00-8:00 pm - There will be vendors for shopping and food trucks for dinner!
Dec. 8 - Last day to bring NEW toys for Greer Relief Toy Drive
Dec. 11 - Return Santa Letters
Dec. 19 - PJ/Hat/Crazy hair day - Please bring $1 PTA donation for each
Dec. 20 - Half Day of school
Dec. 21-Jan. 2 - Winter Break (no school)
Jan. 9 - Good News Club begins again
What We Are Learning:
Math- tricky teens (ten plus how many more)
Language- New letters Ww, Yy; review Qq, Uu, Kk, Vv, Dd, Gg, Ll, Jj, Nn, Hh, Zz, Rr, Ff, Cc, Ss, Bb, Aa,Tt, Mm, Oo, Pp Review sight words: we, here, am, for, my, in, at, like, you, not, look, the, see, my, can, I Book: Where Is The Gingerbread Man? (positional words)
Science/Social Studies: family and holiday traditions
Santa Shop: Last week PTA sent home details and an envelope for money in your child’s folder. WE WILL VISIT THE SHOP DURING OUR LIBRARY TIME ON TUESDAY, DEC. 5. Please put money in the envelope and label how you would like your child to spend it. (Grandma $2, Sister $2, etc). PLEASE SEND THE ENVELOPE WITH YOUR CHILD ON TUESDAY ONLY. (We have nowhere to lock up the money at school.)
HOMEWORK: Santa letters are due Monday, December 11th. Please read nightly and initial the paper reading book and the reading log calendar each time you and your child read together. Please keep reading together during the busy holiday season! Also, look for a fun family alternative to homework for December! It’s a Kindness Calendar. You can use the daily suggestion to share kindness with others, or come up with your own each day. We want you to send us pictures and tell about your acts of kindness.
Mrs. Black’s Happy Campers
Nov. 20-21, 2017
Important Dates:
Nov. 22,23,24 - Thanksgiving Holidays (no school)
Nov. 28 - Field trip to see Lily’s Purple Plastic Purse at Blue Ridge High
Nov. 27-Dec. 7 - Toy Collection for Greer Relief (bring new toys to donate)
Nov. 29 - Holiday Pictures - wear your favorite holiday attire and your best smile (We will still have PE today!)
Field trip forms were sent home Thursday 11/9/17 for the play, Lily’s Purple Plastic Purse, at BRHS. If you have not turned in $3.25 or the permission slip, please do by Tuesday, Nov. 21st. We need these NOW! Thank you!
What We Are Learning:
Math- tricky teens (ten plus how many more)
Language- review Kk, Vv, Dd, Gg, Ll, Jj, Nn, Hh, Rr, Ff, Cc, Ss, Bb, Aa, Tt, Mm, Oo, Pp
Sight words review words: am, for, my, in, at, like, you, not, look, the, see, my, can, I
Science/Social Studies: Life in the past and present (communication, transportation, etc); family traditions
Dear Parents,
It is so important that you continue to read together during the busy holiday season and during school breaks. We will not have any other homework this week so that you can focus on family and your traditions. Enjoy this time together, and encourage your children be a part of the planning, the work, and the celebrating!! We count you and your children among our blessings, and we hope that each of you has a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Mrs. Black’s Happy Campers
Nov. 13-17, 2017
Important Dates:
Nov. 17 - Please return field trip form and $3.25 for play at BRHS
Nov. 18 - MVE COLOR RUN 9:00 am
Nov. 22,23,24 - Thanksgiving Holidays (no school)
Nov. 28 - Field trip to see Lily’s Purple Plastic Purse at Blue Ridge High
Field trip forms were sent home Thursday for the play, Lily’s Purple Plastic Purse, at BRHS. Please return the permission form and $3.25 by this Friday, November 17th.
If you are able, please help us by sending in small toys, candy, and stickers to use as treats. Thank you! We would especially like Christmas stickers, small candy canes, and individually wrapped candy. We also need treats for our treat box (for when a student earns 5 stickers) - these can be Kids’ meal toys, party favor type treats, small cars, pencils, etc. The kids LOVE the treat box!
What We Are Learning:
Math- tricky teens (ten plus how many more)
Language- letters Kk, Vv ; review Dd, Gg, Ll, Jj, Nn, Hh, Rr, Ff, Cc, Ss, Bb, Aa, Tt, Mm, Oo, Pp
Sight word- am, for, my review words: in, at, like, you, not, look, the, see, my, can, I
Book of the Week- I Am Thankful; initial, please keep in the Happy Camper binder
Science/Social Studies: Life in the past and present (communication, transportation, etc); family traditions
PLEASE READ: HOMEWORK!!! READ EACH NIGHT TOGETHER and initial the reading log. You will find a homework sheet and paper reading book (initial each night) in your child’s Happy Camper Binder. The homework should be completed by Friday unless otherwise noted. It is very important that you send the binder to school each day (along with the school folder) so that we can add classwork from the day and so that we can use the reading book in class.
Mrs. Black- 355-6813 Mrs. Barnette tblack@greenville.k12.sc.us lbarnett@greenville.k12,sc.us
Mrs. Black’s Happy Campers Nov. 6-10, 2017
Important Dates:
ALL FORMS AND $3 Payment for Hagood Mill must be turned in now!!
Nov. 6 - Make up pictures
Nov. 8 - ALL BOOSTERTHON MONEY DUE!!
Nov. 9 - Field Trip to Hagood Mill (Wear your field trip shirt and tennis shoes; pack a lunch and drink in a disposable bag or in a lunchbox if it needs to be cold.)
Nov. 9 - All Original Artworks magnets must be returned or $6 sent to cover the cost - What a cute K5 keepsake!!
Nov. 18 - MVE COLOR RUN 9:00 am
Nov. 22,23,24 - Thanksgiving Holidays (no school)
If you are able, please help us by sending in small toys, candy, and stickers to use as treats. Thank you!
BOOSTERTHON FUN RUN: Please send in all money not collected online by Nov. 8! A collection envelope was sent home in your child’s folder!
HAGOOD MILL (THURSDAY): Parents attending must have been approved as a volunteer with the school district. You will need to come to the school, check in to receive a yellow volunteer sticker, and follow us to Hagood Mill. Students may be checked out to ride home with parent but please send us a note that day to let us know. STUDENTS NEED TO BE COMFORTABLE AND WARM, WEARING OUR FIELD TRIP SHIRT (SENT HOME LAST WEEK) and TENNIS SHOES. PLEASE SEND A LUNCH AND A DRINK.
What We Are Learning:
Math- tricky teens (ten plus how many more)
Language- letters Dd, Gg ; review Ll, Jj, Nn, Hh, Rr, Ff, Cc, Ss, Bb, Aa, Tt, Mm, Oo, Pp
Sight word- in review words: at, like, you, not, look, the, see, my, can, I
Book of the Week- The Fall Basket; initial, please keep in the Happy Camper binder
Science/Social Studies: Life in the past and present (communication, transportation, etc)
PLEASE READ: HOMEWORK!!! READ EACH NIGHT TOGETHER and initial the reading log. You will find a homework sheet and paper reading book (initial each night) in your child’s Happy Camper Binder. The homework should be completed by Friday unless otherwise noted. It is very important that you send the binder to school each day (along with the school folder) so that we can add classwork from the day and so that we can use the reading book in class.
Mrs. Black’s Happy Campers
Oct. 30-Nov. 3, 2017
Important Dates:
Oct. 31 - Fairy Tale Ball (Your child can dress as their favorite fairy tale character, but please NO MASKS or SUPERHEROES. Think of people or animals in children’s fairy tale stories, and keep it simple and comfortable. We will be playing games, making crafts, and eating special snacks.)
Nov. 2 - Boosterthon FUN RUN 8:20 am - wear tennis shoes!!
Nov. 3 - $3 Payment and form for Hagood Mill must be returned by this day!!
Nov. 9 - Field Trip to Hagood Mill (Wear your field trip shirt and tennis shoes; pack a lunch and drink in a disposable bag or in a lunchbox if it needs to be cold.)
Nov. 18 - MVE COLOR RUN 9:00 am
What We’re Working On: Reviewing numbers, letters, and sounds for assessment!
PLEASE RETURN HAGOOD MILL FIELD TRIP FORM AND PAYMENT BY FRIDAY, NOV. 3. We apologize for the short notice!!!
FAIRY TALE BALL: PLEASE SEND $2.00 if you have not to cover the cost of pizza and crafts!! Your child may wear a costume of a favorite fairy tale character or animal. No superheroes or masks, please - no “Halloween” costumes. We hope to be outside for some of the activities, so please make sure your child will be warm in their costume.
BOOSTERTHON FUN RUN: This our #1/main PTA school fundraiser for the year!! Your child can collect pledges and then get the donations after our run on Nov. 2. Parents are welcome to come watch the FUN RUN that day. There are daily incentives (prizes) for pledges collected. Boosterthon is a fun time where Mtn View really shows our Team Spirit! Please help our school raise money for important projects! Go to FUNRUN.com for more information.
PLEASE READ: HOMEWORK!!! READ EACH NIGHT TOGETHER and initial the reading log. You will find a homework sheet and paper reading book (initial each night) in your child’s Happy Camper Binder. The homework should be completed by Friday unless otherwise noted. It is very important that you send the binder to school each day (along with the school folder) so that we can add classwork from the day and so that we can use the reading book in class.
Mrs. Black’s Happy Campers
Oct. 16-20, 2017
Important Dates:
Oct. 18 - FORMS & $10 DUE FOR JANUARY FIELD TRIP TO Upcountry History Museum (We MUST make a deposit and need this money in order to make our reservations!)
Oct. 19, 20 - Teacher Workdays; no school for students
Oct. 23 - Fairy Tale projects due
Oct. 27 - Field trip to FENCE - Wear tennis shoes and comfortable clothes for hiking; pack a disposable lunch from home and two drinks all labeled with your child’s name. Check the weather and send a jacket if needed.
Oct. 31 - Fairy Tale Ball (Your child can dress as their favorite fairy tale character, but please NO MASKS or SUPERHEROES. Think of people or animals in children’s fairy tale stories, and keep it simple and comfortable. We will be playing games, making crafts, and eating special snacks.)
Nov. 18 - MVE FUN RUN 9:00 am
PLEASE RETURN FALL PICTURES OR PAYMENT TOMORROW!! Thank you!
What We’re Working On!!!
Math-recognition of the numbers and values of numbers 0-9
Language- letters Rr, Ff, Cc, Ss, Bb, Aa, Tt, Mm, Oo, Pp Sight words- not, look, the, see, my, can
Book of the Week- The Little Red Hen - Read, initial, please keep in the Happy Camper binder
Science-Physics and Fairy Tales - The Little Red Hen
PLEASE SEE THE YELLOW PAPER IN YOUR CHILD’s BINDER ABOUT OUR SPECIAL FAIRY TALE PROJECTS. Please keep the projects simple and use as many items as possible that you already have at home - shoe boxes, cereal boxes, legos, construction paper, socks (puppets). We hope that this will be a fun family activity! We would like all projects to be brought into school by October 23rd so that the kids can share and we can have them on display for our Fairy Tale Ball on October 31st.
PLEASE READ: HOMEWORK!!! READ EACH NIGHT TOGETHER and initial the reading log. You will find a math sheet and paper reading book (initial each night) in your child’s Happy Camper Binder. The math sheet can be returned Monday since we have a short week. It is very important that you send the binder to school each day (along with the school folder) so that we can add classwork from the day and so that we can use the reading book in class.
Mrs. Black’s Happy Campers
Oct. 9-13, 2017
Important Dates:
Oct. 18 - FORMS & $10 DUE FOR JANUARY FIELD TRIP TO Upcountry History Museum (We MUST make a deposit and need this money in order to make our reservations!)
Oct. 19, 20 - Teacher Workdays; no school for students
Oct. 23 - Fairy Tale projects due
Oct. 27 - Field trip to FENCE - Wear tennis shoes and comfortable clothes for hiking; pack a disposable lunch from home and two drinks all labeled with your child’s name. Check the weather and send a jacket if needed.
Oct. 31 - Fairy Tale Ball (Your child can dress as their favorite fairy tale character, but please NO MASKS or SUPERHEROES. Think of people or animals in children’s fairy tale stories, and keep it simple and comfortable. We will be playing games, making crafts, and eating special snacks.)
What We’re Working On!!!
Math-recognition of the numbers and values of numbers 0-9
Language- Reviewing letters Ff, Cc, Ss, Bb, Aa, Tt, Mm, Oo, Pp Sight words- look, the, see, my, can
Book of the Week- The Gingerbread Man - Read, initial, please keep in the Happy Camper binder
Science-Physics and Fairy Tales - Goldilocks and Three Bears
PLEASE SEE THE PAPER IN YOUR CHILD’s FOLDER ABOUT OUR SPECIAL FAIRY TALE PROJECTS. Please keep the projects simple and use as many items as possible that you already have at home - shoe boxes, cereal boxes, legos, construction paper, socks (puppets). We hope that this will be a fun family activity! We would like all projects to be brought into school by October 23rd so that the kids can share and we can have them on display for our Fairy Tale Ball on October 31st.
PLEASE READ: HOMEWORK!!! READ EACH NIGHT TOGETHER and initial the reading log. You will find a math sheet and paper reading book (initial each night) in your child’s Happy Camper Binder. All homework should be completed by Friday unless otherwise stated. It is very important that you send the binder to school each day (along with the school folder) so that we can add classwork from the day and so that we can use the reading book in class.
Mrs. Black’s Happy Campers Oct. 2-6, 2017
Important Dates:
Oct. 2-6 MVE Book Fair (Our class will visit on Tuesday during library time. Please send money in an envelope with your child’s name on Tuesday if you would like them to purchase a book. You may visit the BOOK FAIR with your child on PTA night, at lunch one day, or the grandparents may take them on Friday.)
Oct. 2 - PTA 6:00 pm and FALL FRENZY (Food trucks will be here for supper!) - Sign in on our roster tonight and your child will have a special ice cream treat one day.
Oct. 6 - Grandparents’ Lunch (must send note for early dismissal and sign out in our room)
Oct. 6 - FORMS & $3 DUE FOR FENCE FIELD TRIP
Oct. 18 - FORMS & $10 DUE FOR JANUARY FIELD TRIP TO Upcountry History Museum (We MUST make a deposit and need this money in order to make our reservations!)
Oct. 19, 20 - Teacher Workdays; no school for students
Oct. 27 - Field trip to FENCE - Forms and payment info due Oct. 6
Oct. 31 - Fairy Tale Ball (Your child can dress as their favorite fairy tale character, but please NO MASKS or SUPERHEROES. Think of people or animals in children’s fairy tale stories, and keep it simple and comfortable. We will be playing games, making crafts, and eating special snacks.)
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT Grandparents Lunch:
Many grandparents will want to sign out their grands after they eat for early dismissal. If your child is going home with their grandparents - YOU MUST send a note by that morning. We will have a sign out sheet available in our room. This is a great time to visit our Book Fair!
What We’re Working On!!!
Math-recognition of the numbers and values of numbers 0-9, 2D shapes, and colors
Language- letters Ff, Cc, Ss, Bb, Aa, Tt, Mm, Oo, Pp Sight words- the, see, my, can
Book of the Week- Little Red Riding Hood- Read, initial, please keep in the Happy Camper binder
Science-Physics and Fairy Tales - The Frog Prince
PLEASE RETURN FENCE FiELD TRIP FORM AND $3 by Friday, OCTOBER 6th. Parents wishing to attend must complete online volunteer information (see below) and be approved before the trip. The field trip is about 30 minutes away, and because another class will be going with us, parents may need to drive.You MUST do the following and be approved in order to volunteer or attend field trips: Visit the link: https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/MzE6ZW4tVVM=
PLEASE READ: HOMEWORK!!! READ EACH NIGHT TOGETHER and initial the reading log. You will find a language sheet, paper reading book (initial each night), and math sheet in your child’s Happy Camper Binder. All homework should be completed by Friday unless otherwise stated. It is very important that you send the binder to school each day (along with the school folder) so that we can add classwork from the day and so that we can use the reading book in class.
Mrs. Black’s Happy Campers Sept. 25-29, 2017
Important Dates:
Sept. 29 - Dress for Superhero Day for Childhood Cancer Awareness (no masks, please)
Our school is collecting new (original package) toys for Happy Wheels and the Skyla Strong Foundation, volunteer organizations that share toys, books, games and most importantly, smiles and love, with children in the hospital. This is our way to support those in our community battling childhood cancer and honoring those we no longer have with us. We will have collection boxes in the atrium during September.
Oct. 2-6 MVE Book Fair (Our class will visit on Tuesday during library time. You may visit with your child on PTA night, at lunch one day, or the grandparents may take them on Friday.)
Oct. 2 - PTA 6:00 pm
Oct. 6 - Grandparents’ Lunch (Forms should have been returned by Sept. 20.)
Oct. 19, 20 - Teacher Workdays, no school for students
Oct. 27 - Field trip to FENCE - Forms and payment info coming soon
Oct. 31 - Fairy Tale Ball (Your child can dress as their favorite fairy tale character, but please NO MASKS or SUPERHEROES. Think of people or animals in children’s fairy tale stories, and keep it simple and comfortable. We will be playing games, making crafts, and eating special snacks.)
What We’re Working On!!!
Math-recognition of the numbers and values of numbers 0-9, 2D shapes, and colors
Language- letters Ss, Bb, Aa, Tt, Mm, Oo, Pp
Book of the Week- Hansel and Gretel - Read, initial, please keep in the Happy Camper binder
Sight words- see, my, can
Science- Fairy Tales - push and pull
PLEASE RETURN FENCE FiELD TRIP FORM AND $3 by Friday, OCTOBER 6th. Parents wishing to attend must complete online volunteer information (see below) and be approved before the trip. The field trip is about 30 minutes away, and because another class will be going with us, parents may need to drive.
PLEASE READ: HOMEWORK!!! READ EACH NIGHT TOGETHER and initial the reading log. You will find a language sheet, paper reading book (initial each night), and math sheet in your child’s Happy Camper Binder. All homework should be completed by Friday unless otherwise stated. It is very important that you send the binder to school each day (along with the school folder) so that we can add classwork from the day and so that we can use the reading book in class.
You MUST do the following and be approved in order to volunteer or attend field trips: Visit the link: https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/MzE6ZW4tVVM=
All volunteers, even after on line approval, will be required to show a personal ID ( photo ID, driver's license) every time they enter the school building. This is for our children's safety.
Mrs. Black and Mrs. Barnette’s Happy Campers
September 11-15, 2017
Important Dates:
Sept. 11 - The Back to School Bash has been cancelled due to weather
Sept. 12 - Mrs. Barnette’s son will perform on America’s Got Talent with In The Stairwell (Air Force Academy a cappella group) 8pm NBC
Sept. 20 - Last day to turn in payment and form for Grandparents’ Lunch
Sept. 29 - Superhero Day for Childhood Cancer Awareness (no masks, please)
Oct. 6 - Grandparents’ Lunch (Please turn in form and payment by Sept. 20.)
What We’re Working On!!!
Math-recognition of the numbers and values of numbers 0-9, 2D shapes, and colors
Language- letters, Aa, Tt, Mm
Book of the Week- My Room at School- Read each night and initial, send back each day in the Happy Camper binder; Sight word- my
Science- 5 senses
PLEASE READ: HOMEWORK!!! READ EACH NIGHT TOGETHER and initial the reading log. You will find a language sheet, paper reading book, and math sheet each week in your child’s Happy Camper Binder. All homework should be completed by Friday unless otherwise stated. It is very important that you send the binder to school each day (along with the school folder) so that we can add classwork from the day and so that we can use the reading book in class.
Our school is collecting new (original package) toys for Happy Wheels and the Skyla Strong Foundation, volunteer organizations that share toys, books, games and most importantly, smiles and love, with children in the hospital. This is our way to support those in our community battling childhood cancer and honoring those we no longer have with us. We will have collection boxes in the atrium during September.
Important Info if you are interested in volunteering or attending field trips: Cathey Roseveare is the PTA volunteer coordinator this year:
Please remind your parents that in order to volunteer at school and attend field trips, they will need to apply on line as a volunteer at the Greenville County Schools (GCS) website and a link on our school website. All applications are online this year (use the Level 2 form). We are recommending everyone apply. It will take up to 2 weeks to get approved. If they applied last year, they may be pre-approved and the system will notify them when they apply. The link to apply is located on the GCS webpage, under the parents page,then volunteering. The link is: https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/MzE6ZW4tVVM=
All volunteers, even after on line approval, will be required to show a personal ID ( photo ID, driver's license) every time they enter the school building. This is for our children's safety.
Mrs. Black- 355-6813 Mrs. Barnette
tblack@greenville.k12.sc.us lbarnett@greenville.k12,sc.us
Mrs. Black and Mrs. Barnette’s Happy Campers
September 5-8, 2017
Important Dates:
Sept. 5 - Last day to order field trip t shirt (see form in folder)- If you have not ordered please make the check out to Mountain View instead of Melissa Layton. If you have sent in a check already made to Melissa, we will return it,and you can send us another made out to Mountain View Elementary. WE ARE MISSING A NUMBER OF THESE!!! This shirt really helps us keep an eye on the children while on field trips.
Sept. 6 - Fall Picture Day - Wear your best smile!
Sept. 8 - Principal’s picnic for those who turned in Summer reading logs
Sept. 11 - Back to School Bash 6 pm Cancelled due to weather!
**Please send us an email if you have not received one from Mrs. Black.** Please note that my email is tblack@greenville.k12.sc.us (the t had been left off on the last newsletter.)
Very important: This is the last newsletter that we will PRINT and send home unless you let us know that you are unable to print it yourself. The newsletter will be emailed each Monday by the end of the school day.
PLEASE READ: HOMEWORK!!! READ EACH NIGHT TOGETHER and initial the reading log, practice your lunch number and car number, work on writing your name! If your child is good at writing their first name, please begin working on their last name. This week we will begin having a language sheet, paper reading book, and math sheet each week in your child’s Happy Camper Binder. All homework should be completed by Friday unless otherwise stated. This homework will be found in your child’s binder. It is very important that you send the binder to school each day (along with the school folder) so that we can add classwork from the day and so that we can use the reading book in class.
Important Info if you are interested in volunteering or attending field trips as a chaperone: Cathey Roseveare is the PTA volunteer coordinator this year:
Please remind your parents that in order to volunteer at school and attend field trips, they will need to apply on line as a volunteer at the Greenville County Schools (GCS) website and a link on our school website. All applications are online this year (use the Level 2 form). We are recommending everyone apply. It will take up to 2 weeks to get approved. If they applied last year, they may be pre-approved and the system will notify them when they apply. The link to apply is located on the GCS webpage, under the parents page,then volunteering.
The link is: https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/MzE6ZW4tVVM=
All volunteers, even after on line approval, will be required to show a personal ID ( photo ID, driver's license) every time they enter the school building. This is for our children's safety.
Mrs. Black- 355-6813 Mrs. Barnette
tblack@greenville.k12.sc.us lbarnett@greenville.k12,sc.us
Mrs. Black and Mrs. Barnette’s Happy Campers
August 28-September 1, 2017
Important Dates:
Aug. 28-30 Fill and bring in your “All About Me” bag to share!!
Aug. 31 - Author Visit (see book order form in child’s folder)
Sept. 1 - Turn in Summer Reading Logs so you can attend Principal’s Picnic
Sept. 4 - Labor Day - No school!
Sept. 5 - Last day to order field trip t shirt (see form in folder)- If you have not ordered please make the check out to Mountain View instead of Melissa Layton. If you have sent in a check already made to Melissa, we will return it, and you can send us another made out to Mountain View Elementary.
Sept. 6 - Fall Picture Day - Wear your best smile!
**Please send us an email if you have not received one from Mrs. Black.**
Very important: This is the last newsletter that we will PRINT and send home unless you let us know that you are unable to print it yourself. The newsletter will be emailed each Monday by the end of the school day.
If your child completed a summer reading log with the Greenville County Library, a bookstore, etc, please send that reading log in by this Friday so that your child can attend the Principal’s Picnic coming up soon.
PLEASE READ: HOMEWORK!!! READ EACH NIGHT TOGETHER, practice your lunch number and car number, work on writing your name! We will send home your “All About Me” bag on Friday. Please try to fill and send by Wednesday so you can share with our friends! After Labor Day, we will begin having a language sheet, paper reading book, and math sheet each week. All homework should be completed by Friday unless otherwise stated. We will send more details later, but this homework will be found in your child’s binder. It is very important that you send the binder to school each day (along with the school folder) so that we can add classwork from the day and so that we can use the reading book in class.
IMPORTANT CAR LINE INFO!!!
Last week's carline went pretty well for the first week of school. K4 students had half days last week and they were not here at the end of the day for carline. We will add them into the carline this afternoon, so it may take longer that it did on Thursday and Friday of last week.
Here are some reminders for the carline. Please read through them carefully! Our number one priority is getting your child to you safely!
- Car pick up numbers must be displayed in the window by hanging them from the rear view mirror or posting them up high on the driver’s side window. (A two clip pants hanger works great!) Please use the large car numbers that you receive from the office. The car number should be displayed until all of your children are in your car. Staff members and safety patrols need to see the number to assist students into the correct car.
- Students can only enter their cars via the right (passenger) side of the car. Students must learn to buckle their own car seats and/or safety belts. Staff members and safety patrols cannot help a child buckle into his/her seat. Parents may not get out of their cars to assist children with buckling.
- Please stop your car close to the car in front of you when in the pick up portion of the line. Once your children have loaded into your car, remain parked or in a non-moving position until all the cars are loaded. Cars cannot be moving at all while children are loading. .
- Once all the cars are loaded, a staff member will signal the cars to begin moving. Please do not pull away until you are directed to move. If your child misses his/her number, you may be directed to pull up to the front of the line while the remainder of the cars exit. Your child will come out with the next set of numbers and you will need to wait until the next group of cars are dismissed before leaving.
- Students will only be released to those who have a pick up number displayed in their car. If you come through the car line without a number, you will be asked to go to the front of the school and park, walk into the office, and show ID to the office assistants to pick up your child. Even if the teachers on duty have your student in their class, we cannot release ANY students without a posted dismissal number. There will be no exceptions to the policy! Please understand that this is for your child’s safety.
- Please be aware that the school day ends at 2:30. Do not arrive later to avoid traffic! Car dismissal ends when the existing line ends or at 2:45 pm. Any students left at that time will be taken to the front of the school and parents will need to come into the school to pick them up.
- For the safety of our students and staff, all Mountain View carlines are cell phone free zones! Please do not use your phone to text or make phone calls while in the carline!
- Older siblings and carpool riders must sit silently during car dismissal and abide by the same rules as the Kindergarten students. Older students who cause disruptions will be given a written warning. If problems persist after the written warning, siblings will be asked to sit with their own grade level during car line and parents will need to use both carlines.
- Please be patient! At the beginning of the year while the students are learning their numbers and the carline procedures, dismissal will take longer. The process will speed up as students become more familiar with the procedures and their numbers. Practice letting your child listen for his/her car number often!
Mrs. Black- 355-6813 Mrs. Barnette
black@greenville.k12.sc.us lbarnett@greenville.k12.sc.us
Mrs. Black and Mrs. Barnette’s Happy Campers
August 22-25, 2017
Important Dates:
Aug. 28-30 Bring in your “All About Me” bag to share!!
Sept. 4 - Labor Day - No school!
Sept. 6 - Fall Picture Day - Wear your best smile!
****Please return all paperwork to school immediately!!!****
**Please send us an email if you have not received one from Mrs. Black.**
HOMEWORK!!! READ EACH NIGHT TOGETHER, practice your lunch number and car number, work on writing your name! We will send home your “All About Me” bag on Friday. Please try to fill and send by Wednesday next week so you can share with our friends!
Please Read Important Notes from our Office:
*NO early dismissals after 2:00 pm
*Parents/Visitors HAVE to provide ID (drivers license) when entering the building for any reason
*Parents/Visitors MUST sign in AND sign out in the front office
*Parents MUST send in a doctor's note or a note from home if a child is absent
*Parents MUST send in a note if there is a transportation change with the child's full name and teacher's name and date on the note
*Transportation changes CANNOT be taken over the phone. Notes MUST be in writing from the parent.
*Bus riders are NOT allowed to have a friend ride with them on the bus
*If a student is going home with another student, notes MUST be written from BOTH parents giving permission with the child's full name, date, and teacher’s name on the notes.
Mrs. Black- 355-6813 Mrs. Barnette
black@greenville.k12.sc.us lbarnett@greenville.k12.sc.us