Parent Information

02/19/24

Reading

Students will explain how the use of text structure contributes to the author’s purpose.

Writing

Students will draw a graphic organizer to brainstrom an extended constructed response.

Math

I can classify two-dimensional figures based on the presence or absence of parallel or perpendicular lines.

Social Studies

I can explain the effects of the railroad industry on life in Texas.I can identify and explain patterns of settlement.

I can determine how wind, water, and ice cause weathering, erosion, and deposition.

I can explain how landforms change from weathering, erosion and deposition.

Important Dates

February

02/16 & 02/19 Student holiday.

02/21 & 02/22 Telpas testing. No visitors.

02/29 Barros Pizza night.

March

0/01 Spring pictures.

Important Information

Attendance is extremely important for all students. We want all students to feel included and important to their learning community. We also don't want anyone to miss out on learning opportunities. Please ensure that your child arrives at school each day with time to unpack and get settled in their classroom for instruction to start at 8:00AM. Thank you for your help

There is no school Friday, Feb. 16 and Monday, Feb. 19.

There will be state testing administered at Slaughter on February 21 and 22, so no visitors will be allowed at school on these days. That includes PALS, mentors, and family and friends for lunch.

Support our school and get quality books delivered to your home with a Literati book club subscription. There's a special deal going on right now! Get your first three Book Club Membership Boxes for only $1. Learn more on their website: https://literati.com/kids/schoolbox/?extCouponCode=dollaroffer&utm_campaign=dollarspring&utm_medium=print+&utm_source=fairs&utm_source=fairs&utm_term=web The coupon code should automatically be applied.

The library's "Read Around the World" program has begun! This program runs throughout January. The Read Around the World program is for all students in grades K through 5. The program's goals include encouraging students to read books from different genres or on different topics than they might normally choose and to promote learning about people, land, animals, cultures, traditions, etc. from around the world! Students can pick up a passport to collect stamps on when they visit the library anytime throughout the month of January.

Every Friday, students are invited to donate $1 to Slaughter's Relay for Life team, to wear a hat to school.

Shop online to order Slaughter spirit wear: https://www.hometeamprints.net/store?fbclid=IwAR1nTexCp-1SwjzASizh4J_AimlnsJfCjt10sbAoZXTK2jys6TZKPSXzLPg#!/Slaughter-Wolfpack/c/58966733

Visit the counselor's website for monthly guidance summaries, activities, and resources!

Slaughter now has access to a positive character development program called “Character Strong-Purposeful People” for teachers to use during community circle time. Please read the introduction letter linked here to learn more! Monthly family newsletters will be linked about the skills and strengths being taught each month. Each letter will include some ways to build these skills at home, discussion starters, and fun challenges you can try with your family. The positive character trait for the month of January is perseverance.

Character Strong Family Newsletters:

Kindergarten Family Connection-Perseverance

First grade Family Connection-Perseverance

Second grade Family Connection-Perseverance

Third grade Family Connection-Perseverance

Fourth grade Family Connection-Perseverance

Fifth grade Family Connection-Perseverance

Reading and learning resources are available on the Slaughter Learning Commons website: tinyurl.com/slalc

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