1. News From Rooms 310 & 313 Marlow Elementary 912-728-3262 Specials
October 31 – November 4, 2016
Specials
Mon: *PE (P); *PE(S)
Tues: Art (P); Tech(S)
Wed: Music (P); *PE(S)
Thurs: *PE (P); Art(S)
Fri: Tech (P); Music(S)
*Wear Tennis Shoes
Notes
Be sure to send in permission slips and $5.00 entrance fee for our field trip by November 4th. Please let your homeroom teacher know if you need an additional copy.
To see your child’s technology Prezi, go to the technology page on the Marlow website. There are some fabulous presentations!
Mrs. Phillips’s class will be participating in the Operation Christmas Child shoebox collections. Please see more information on the back of this newsletter
Students should review their Interactive Notebooks nightly
MES Book Parade will be on November 17th. Students will be able dress as a character from their favorite book
Mrs. Melissa Phillips (P)
Miss Rebecca Stewart (S)
Mrs. Jennafer Busbie
Upcoming
Events
Nov. 3: Miss Stewart out full day
Nov. 4: Field Trip Money Due
Nov. 4: Mrs. Phillips out ½ day
Nov. 9: 4-H 10:00
Nov. 10: Veteran's Day Program 9:00
Nov. 11: No School
Nov. 14: Progress Reports
Nov. 14: Mrs. Phillips out all day
Nov. 17: 2nd Grade A&E
Nov. 17: Book Parade
Nov. 18: Spirit Day & Field Trip
Nov. 21 – 25: Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 10: Breakfast with Santa
English
Language Arts
This week we will practice the following skills:
Informational writing
Precise Language
1st & 2nd Hand Accounts
Homophones
Latin root ”man”
Literature Circles
We will have an ELA test on Friday, Nov. 4th.
Social Studies
This week we will begin our study of the American Colonies. The test for this material will be “open note.” Students should be sure to take careful notes during this unit of instruction.
Math
This week we will continue studying equivalent fractions. We will focus on the following skills:
Comparing fractions
Ordering fractions
Word problems involving fractions
Unit 3 test will be November 9th
Science
This week we will continue studying space and our solar system. We will focus on the planets and technology used to view objects in space.
Test will now be this Friday, November 4th.

2. Donate any of the following items to put in our shoebox.
Please bring your items on or before November 17th.
Toys: Include items that children will immediately embrace such as toy cars, yo-yos, jump ropes, balls, toys that light up and make noise (with extra batteries), etc.
School Supplies: pens, pencils and sharpeners, crayons, markers, notebooks, paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc.
Non-liquid Hygiene Items: toothbrushes, bar soap, combs, washcloths, etc.
Accessories: T-shirts, socks, hats, sunglasses, hair clips, jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries), etc.
Crafts: Make your own items such as hair bows, finger puppets, and friendship bracelets. 
A Personal Note: You may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself, your family, or group. If you include your name and an address, the child may be able to write back.
Do Not Include:
Used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives, or military figures; chocolate or food; out-of-date candy; fruit rolls or other fruit snacks; drink mixes (powdered or liquid); liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snow globes or glass containers; aerosol cans.
Candy specifications: During 2016, the following types of candy can be included in shoebox gifts: hard candy, gummy bears, caramels, taffy, and gum—as long as its expiration date is at least six months after National Collection Week: Nov , Starting in 2017, no type of candy can be included in shoebox gifts.
Toothpaste specifications: Toothpaste can be included this year as long as its expiration date is at least six months after National Collection Week: Nov , Starting in 2017, toothpaste cannot be included in shoebox gifts, but a child’s oral hygiene can still be improved by regular use of a toothbrush alone.