Week of October 28, 2013

Week of October 28, 2013

Day	Homework	Reminders
Monday A-Music *Blake	1.     Read for 10 minutes 2.    Words Their Way Homework 3.    Record on back (Reading log)
Tuesday B-Spanish & Gym *Logan	1.     Read for 10 minutes 2.    Math Worksheet 3.    Record on back (Reading log)
Wednesday C-Library *Carley	1.     Read for 10 minutes 2.    Reading Worksheet 3.    Record on back (Reading log)	Peter Pan Field Trip $10.00 due!
Thursday D-Music *Arthur	1.     Study Spelling Words Happy Halloween!	Wear your costume to school! 10:30 K parade 10:45 Arthur & Cece’s B’day! 2:00-3:00 Halloween Party
Friday E-Gym *Ryan	Have a nice weekend!

Upcoming Events

·         Wednesday, October 23^rd Activity Afternoon 2:00-3:00

o   Volunteers: Bock, Weibel, McIntyre, Adiletta

·         Thursday, October 31^st 10:45-11:15 Arthur’s birthday celebration

·         Thursday, October 31^st 2:00-3:00 Halloween Party

o   Volunteers: Juice-Pullen, Snack-Procaccini, Paper Goods-Peck, Helper-Brown

·         No School-Tuesday, November 5^th Election Day/Staff Development

·         Book Fair-Wednesday, November 6^th 10:10-10:40

·         Picture Retakes-Tuesday, November 12^th

Week of October 21, 2013

Week of October 21, 2013

Day	Homework	Reminders
Monday B-Spanish & Gym *Grace S.	1.     Read for 10 minutes 2.    Words Their Way Homework 3.    Record on back (Reading log)	Fall “4” Math Grace S.’s birthday 2:30-3:00
Tuesday C-Library *Kate F.	1.     Read for 10 minutes 2.    Math Worksheet 3.    Record on back (Reading log)	Fall “4” Math
Wednesday D-Music *Zachary	1.     Read for 10 minutes 2.    Reading Worksheet 3.    Record on back (Reading log)	Fall “4” Math 10:45-11:30 Stem Program 2:00-3:00 Activity Afternoon
Thursday E-Gym *Hope	1.     Read for 10 minutes 2.    Study Spelling Words 3.    Record on back (Reading log)	Fall “4” Math
Friday F-Art *Ellie	Have a nice weekend!	Fall “4” Math

Upcoming Events

·         Monday, October 21^st 2:30-3:00 Grace S.’s birthday celebration

·         Wednesday, October 23^rd Activity Afternoon 2:00-3:00

o   Volunteers: Bock, Weibel, McIntyre, Adiletta

·         Thursday, October 31^st 10:45-11:15 Arthur’s birthday celebration

·         Thursday, October 31^st 2:00-3:00 Halloween Party

o   Volunteers: Juice-Pullen, Snack-Procaccini, Paper Goods-Peck, Helper-Brown

Week of October 14,2013

Week of October 14, 2013

Day	Homework	Reminders
Monday	No School/Staff Development Columbus Day!
Tuesday D-Music *Nathan	1.     Read for 10 minutes 2.    Words Their Way Homework 3.    Record on back (Reading log)	Fall “4” Math
Wednesday E-Gym *Arthur	1.     Read for 10 minutes 2.    Math Worksheet 3.    Record on back (Reading log)	Fall “4” Math HTHT-Force of Habit 1:15-2:45
Thursday F-Art *Jamie	1.     Read for 10 minutes 2.    Study Spelling Words 3.    Record on back (Reading log)	Fall “4” Math
Friday A-Music *Kelsey	Have a nice weekend!	Fall “4” Math Boo Grams Due!

Upcoming Events

·         No School/Staff Development on Monday, October 14^th-Columbus Day

·         Wednesday, October 16^th-High Touch High Tech: Force of Habit (In Class)

·         Monday, October 21^st 2:30-3:00 Grace S.’s birthday celebration

·         Wednesday, October 23^rd Activity Afternoon 2:00-3:00

o   Volunteers: Bock, Weibel, McIntyre, Adiletta

·         Thursday, October 31^st 10:45-11:15 Arthur’s birthday celebration

·         Thursday, October 31^st 2:00-3:00 Halloween Party

o   Volunteers: Juice-Pullen, Snack-Procaccini, Paper Goods-Peck, Helper-Brown

Save the date!

Overview of K-5 Curriculum

October 15 at 7:00 P.M. repeated on

October 16 at 9:30 A.M.

Hindley School Common Room

Meet the Literacy, Math and Technology Curriculum Coordinators for the elementary schools.  Learn how curriculum has been adjusted for the Connecticut Common Core State Standards, how instruction is shifting to prepare students for the Smarter Balance assessments in 2014-15, and how technology is supporting students in this learning.

Sponsored by
Darien Public Schools K-5 Parent Workshop Series

Save the Dates!

Save The Dates

Darien Public Schools K-5 Parent Workshop Series 2013-2014

OVERVIEW OF K-5 CURRICULUM October 15 at 7:00 PM* & October 16 at 9:30 AM Hindley School *note change in date

STANDARDS OF PRACTICE IN MATHEMATICS November 20 at 9:30 AM & December 11 at 7:00 PM Holmes School

READING & WRITING CONNECTIONS January 8 at 9:30 AM (snow date 1/22) & January 29 at 7:00 PM (snow date 2/12) Royle School

TECHNOLOGY TO SUPPORT LEARNING March 26 at 9:30 AM & April 2 at 7:00 PM Ox Ridge School