1. What we are learning! This week is our camping week theme. We will be reviewing skills camping style. Reading Students will be in differentiated guided reading groups at their instructional level. We will be reading a variety of narratives to help us when writing our own. Context Clues Syllables Text features Word Work We are reviewing skills and patterns from the year. Grammar Compound sentences 4 types of sentences Writing Persuasive Math Reviewing skills from the year and beginning money Science Animals Specials Schedule Monday : Computer Lab Tuesday : Art Wednesday : Music Thursday : Media Center/Fitness wear gym shoes Friday : PE- wear gym shoes Mrs. Amy Brown abrown@effingham.k12.ga.us Phone 912-754-3326 Mrs. Brown’sMrs. Brown’s Rockin’ News!Rockin’ News! May 16-20, 2016May 16-20, 2016 Homework is all done for the year!

2. Ice Cream! First Grade can buy ice cream on Wednesday’s for $1.00. We are not ordering any more for the year so, when it runs out we’re out. 2016 SES END OF YEAR TITLE I MEETING The 2016 SES End of Year Title I Meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 17th in the SES Front Conference Room. Parents may choose to attend either the 9am or 6pm meeting for their convenience. We will review Title I policies from the current school year and provide parents an opportunity to offer input towards the development of next year’s policies. The meeting will focus on a review of the Parental Involvement Policy, School Compact, School Improvement Plan, and use of the 1% set aside funds as well as the development of those policies for the upcoming 2016-2017 school year. We look forward to seeing you! Kindergarten registration for the upcoming 2016-2017 school year has begun. You can make an appointment in one of two ways: you may visit the district website at www.effinghamschools.com or contact Central Registration at 912-754-2530. Appointment slots are available from April 12 th through May 5 th. Please keep in mind that if you live in Effingham Co and fail to make an appointment during the registration process your child’s enrollment could be postponed until the week of August 8 th and may result in a child missing the first several days of school. For complete registration information, please check the kindergarten registration headlines found on our district website to link to registration instructions. Please share this information with friends and family. www.effinghamschools.com Please note that you do not have to register your child for kindergarten if he or she is currently enrolled in a school based Bright from the Start Pre-K or PSI class within our school district. Please fill this section out, cut out, and return to school. Your child will be entered into a weekly drawing to win a prize from the school. ________ I have read Mrs. Brown’s weekly newsletter. Print Student Name_______________________ Print Parent Name ___________________________________________ Parent Signature ___________________________________________ Parents are invited to enroll in the Harvey’s Hometown Rewards Key Program to benefit our school. Our school code is 49577. Calendar May 23- Talent Show 1-3 May 24- 8:30 Awards Day(K-1) May 25- Water Day and Last Day