April Parent Newsletter Hobbs Williams Elementary April Parent Newsletter What We’re Learning… Kindergarten First Grade Reading: Inference; Describing Characters; Making Connections; Sensory Details; Retelling (Genres: Realistic Fiction, Fantasy, Lullabies, Fiction Text) Writing: Writing Process with Narrative and Expository Math: Classify and Sort 3D shapes; Identify Coins; Measurement Science: Living and Nonliving Organisms; Basic Needs of Living Things Social Studies: Founding Fathers How can I help my Child? Read and Practice Word Wall Words Nightly Reading: Expository Retell; Connections; Important Facts & Details Writing: Expository writing Research on Oviparous (animals that lay eggs) Animals Math: 3D Shapes; Measurement Science: Food Chains Social Studies: Remembering Traditions and Making Economic Decisions How Can I help My Child? Practice weekly sight words; Read 15 minutes nightly to increase reading fluency Second Grade Reading: Media; Main Idea; Identify the Topic; Text Features Writing: Expository, Persuasive, Research Math: Linear Measurement; Contextual Multiplication and Division Science: Investigating Organisms and Environments Social Studies: Free Enterprise System; Science and Technology How can I help my child? Please read with your child for 20 minutes nightly. Also ensure your child is present at school daily! Third Grade Fourth Grade   Reading: Review of all Genres Writing: Narrative Math: Perimeter; Elapsed Time; Customary and Metric Measurement Science: Food Chains; Ecosystems; Plant and Animal Structures Social Studies: Running Businesses in Communities How can I help my child? Ensure student completes homework and return to teacher Encourage your child to read 20 minutes nightly Practice third-grade high frequency words Ensure your child is present at school everyday Reading: Rotating Review Across Genres; Media Literacy Writing: Revising and Editing; Expository Math: Rotating Review; Measurement Science: Traits Social Studies: Economic Growth of Texas How can I help my child? Read nightly for 20 minutes Complete Homework Practice Word Wall Words Practice Multiplication Facts Ensure your child is present at school daily

1st United Methodist Church Fifth Grade Counselor’s corner Reading: Review of all Concepts across Genres in preparation for STAAR (expository, poetry, procedural, persuasive, drama) Writing: Expository Text Math: Review of all Concepts in preparation for STAAR Science: Inherited Traits and Learned Behavior Social Studies: US Government; US Constitution; Bill of Rights; Branches of Government How Can I Help My Child? Encourage students to complete and return homework weekly Encourage your child to read nightly for 20 minutes Practice multiplication facts Counseling Focus Kinder: Managing Frustration First Grade: Managing Worry Second Grade: Managing Anxious Feelings Third Grade: Managing Testing Anxiety Fourth Grade: Avoiding Jumping to Conclusions Fifth Grade: Managing Frustrations April Month of Service: The Kindness Crew will lead Hobbs Williams in the collection of used clean grocery shopping bags to help keep our community clean by recycling beginning Monday, April 1st – Friday, April 5th . #BeKindGPISD Monthly Initiative: Be Kind in Your Community Coffee with the Counselor: Coffee with the Counselor: Parent Testing Strategies Wednesday, April 3rd 10a-11a in the library -Your Counselor, Mrs. Thompson Nikki Lindsey, RN Welcome to April!! Happy April. I hope that you all are staying well and healthy. With Spring upon us, everything is starting to bloom and grow. Allergy season has begun. If your student has any special concerns regarding allergies, please be sure to notify the clinic. During allergy season, student’s with asthma and or other respiratory problems can be easily affected. It is very important that our student’s with asthma have emergency medication available in the clinic. Please contact the clinic for instructions regarding medication policy. It is very important that we try to encourage the best health possible for our school family. If you have a sick child, please be sure to follow the district’s sick guidelines and keep them at home. If you have questions about your child, please contact the clinic and I will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Clinic News Items The Care Van will be available on April 2nd. If your child needs vaccines, you may utilize this opportunity. Be sure you take a copy of the shot records with you. Location below. 1st United Methodist Church 121 N. Center Street Grand Prairie, TX, 75150 5:00p – 7:00 p Allergy Season Tips Allergy symptoms can often look similar to a cold or virus. The absence of fever and body aches typically points to allergies. Mucus is usually thin and clear. You may see congestion, runny nose, sneezing, headache, and itching. If symptoms persist over a week, contact your pediatrician. Drink plenty of water and get the recommended amount of sleep. This is 10-12 hours for ages 5-12. Make sure to wash your hands and avoid touching the face after playing or working outside. Change clothing after playing or working outside to avoid bringing allergens into the house. Speak to your physician for over the counter or prescribed medication to treat allergies if needed. Specials Corner Music: Kinder: Identify long and short sounds by moving and playing 1st grade: Continue preparing for the music performance on April 16, 2019 “Bada Bong, It’s Spring!” 2nd grade: Focus on composing and ordering music 3rd grade: Focus on form and organization of music; add musical accompaniment to a story 4th grade and 5th grade: Continue playing the ukulele; learn folk songs and dances Art: Hello Families, I encourage you to take a look into why GPISD finds it crucial for every elementary student in our district partake in art class. The students gain so much experience in art and it benefits them in so many ways! PE: For the month of April we will focus on the following: Soccer Kickball Cooperative Games Safety PE reminders: 1. Everyone MUST wear sneakers for safety on their PE days!!! 2. Girls should wear shorts under dresses if they have PE that day. 3. If a student has a medical condition or injury, please send a note/medical excuse. 4. If student is missing more than 3 PE classes (one week) a Doctor’s note is required! 5. No big jewelry is allowed during PE for safety reasons, but can be taken off before class starts. Health Spot Important Dates… April 3- Coffee with the Counselor 10a-11a in the library April 3, 10, 17, 24- Boy Scout Meeting 7p in the Cafeteria and the gym April 4- 2nd Grade Nature Center Field Trip April 8-12- Campus Closed for Testing April 9- 4th Grade Writing and 5th Grade Math STAAR Testing April 10- 5th Grade Reading STAAR Test April 15- 1st and 2nd grade Field Trip to the Zoo April 16- 1st Grade Music Program 6p-7p in the Cafeteria April 18- PTA General Meeting at 7p in the library April 19 & 22- NO SCHOOL April 25- 2nd Grade Field Trip to the Crayon Experience STAAR SPIRIT WEEK - DRESS UP DAYS! Monday, April 1 - S-Shine like a STAAR: Wear glitter, bling, and neon. Tuesday, April 2 -U-Unleash your STAAR Power: Dress like your favorite superhero. Wednesday, April 3 -P-Prepare for STAAR, Don’t walk the Plank: Dress like a Pirate (no swords/weapons) Thursday, April 4 - E-Exercise your brain: Wear your Workout Clothes. Friday, April 5 - R-Rap up the STAAR: Dress like your favorite musician.