Important Dates and a Peek at our Week!

 

Happy last Friday before Winter Break!

Next week is a B Week

Asynchronous (on your own) Specials: PE

Winter Break

There seems to be some confusion as to when Winter Break starts. We still have school on Monday and Tuesday of next week. Winter break is from Wednesday, December 23rd- Friday, January 1st. Our first day back is Monday, January 4th. 

***All afternoon groups will be cancelled next Tuesday, Dec. 22nd. 

Holidays Around the World

This year Mrs. Allen and I are working together to do Holidays Around the World. Mrs. Allen and I will each be teaching about two different holidays. This will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 22nd. Your child doesn't have to move to any other google meet, all the students will stay in their homeroom google meet. The teachers will be the ones switching. Here is the schedule of events:

8:50 - 9:15 Mrs. Peet: Hanukkah

9:20 - 9:45 Mrs. Allen: Diwali

9:45 - 10:00 Break

10:00 - 10:25 Mrs. Peet: Chinese New Year

10:30 - 10:55 Mrs. Allen: Ramadan

Seesaw

As we come up on winter break, please make sure all assignments in Seesaw are completed. Monday, the asynchronous day, is a great day to get caught up on all work!

Cognitive Abilities Test- CogATs

The Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) administration for second grade students, scheduled for February, 2021, will be postponed. This assessment will be rescheduled and administered in the fall when students are back in school in person. The results from the CogAT are used as one part of the gifted education identification process. If you have any questions, you may contact the Office of Assessment Services or the Office of Gifted Education.

Study Guides Button on Schoology

I have added a button to my Schoology page that will contain all the Science and Social Studies study guides for each unit that we will cover. If your child needs some extra guidance and review on a subject we covered in class please use the study guides!

PTA Newsletter:     
https://www.smore.com/5jza0

Upcoming Quizzes on Seesaw

** There will be no quizzes in Seesaw next week

Focus Areas for the Coming Week

Reading: Holiday Books

Writing: Finishing their How-To books to turn in

Math: Addition with Regrouping

For all School Related Information Please Read the Puma Paw Regularly!! The link is below!

https://sites.google.com/lcps.org/community-message-site/the-puma-paw

Important Dates and a Peek at Our Week

 

This week is a A Week

Asynchronous (on your own) Specials: Library

Synchronous (live google meet) Specials: Music, PE, Art, Guidance

Gingerbread Houses

Please click the link below to see the letter that was sent out earlier this week regarding Gingerbread Houses on Friday, December 18th!

Gingerbread House Letter

Reading Groups

Just another reminder that it's extremely important for all students to attend reading groups in the afternoon. Each student has a specific day/time that they are required to attend. Please reach out if you are unsure of your child's reading group schedule.

Interims

Wednesday, Dec. 16th, interims will be emailed through ParentVue. Please make sure you read these to see how your child is doing in school so far for Q2!

Study Guides Button on Schoology

I have added a button to my Schoology page that will contain all the Science and Social Studies study guides for each unit that we will cover. If your child needs some extra guidance and review on a subject we covered in class please use the study guides!

Cogat Testing

The Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) administration for second grade students, scheduled for February 2021, will be postponed. This assessment will be rescheduled and administered in the fall when students are back in school in person. The results from the CogAT are used as one part of the gifted education identification process. If you have any questions, you may contact the Office of Assessment Services or the Office of Gifted Education.

PTA News

Xbox X Series Raffle!

You can win a NEW Xbox Series X, just in time for the holidays! Pinebrook PTA is doing a Squares Board Raffle Fundraiser: purchase a numbered square for $10, and see if your square is the winner when we roll the dice on December 14th!

Check out the flyer below for more details, and purchase your square(s) today!

See which squares are available here:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1Du-rE1nfbfJaStsJ_0xuRwZqlat0N86_-JRLIYiij-E/htmlview?fbclid=IwAR2zOZuX_mCCvoYZKZPkAKXs5uNZKuGLDyB08sbrtvkoe3iqLsBZ6_2gveo#gid=1621132282

(Purchased Squares are updated each evening to reflect processed payments.)

Select the numbered square you want here, (and then visit the “Pay Here” link posted in the Sign Up Genius to confirm your selection.)

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e48a8ad23a57-xbox

PTA Newsletter:     
https://www.smore.com/5jza0

Upcoming Quizzes on Seesaw

Monday, Dec. 14th: Math: Unit 3 Quiz #2, Social Studies: Maps and Globes Test

Friday, Dec.18th: Reading: Nonfiction Text Features Quiz, Health: Hygiene Quiz

Focus Areas for the Coming Week

Reading: Non-Fiction Text Features

Writing: "How-To" Writing Unit

Health: Hygiene/Germs

Math: Double Digit Addition with and without Regrouping

For all School Related Information Please Read the Puma Paw Regularly!! The link is below!

https://sites.google.com/lcps.org/community-message-site/the-puma-paw

Important Dates and a Peek at the Week

Next week is a B Week

Asynchronous (on your own) Specials: P.E., Music, Art, Search

Synchronous (live google meet) Specials: Library

Study Guides Button on Schoology

I have added a button to my Schoology page that will contain all the Science and Social Studies study guides for each unit that we will cover. If your child needs some extra guidance and review on a subject we covered in class please use the study guides! The Maps and Globes Study Guide has been added!

PTA News

Xbox X Series Raffle!

You can win a NEW Xbox Series X, just in time for the holidays! Pinebrook PTA is doing a Squares Board Raffle Fundraiser: purchase a numbered square for $10, and see if your square is the winner when we roll the dice on December 14th!

Check out the flyer below for more details, and purchase your square(s) today!

See which squares are available here:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1Du-rE1nfbfJaStsJ_0xuRwZqlat0N86_-JRLIYiij-E/htmlview?fbclid=IwAR2zOZuX_mCCvoYZKZPkAKXs5uNZKuGLDyB08sbrtvkoe3iqLsBZ6_2gveo#gid=1621132282

(Purchased Squares are updated each evening to reflect processed payments.)

Select the numbered square you want here, (and then visit the “Pay Here” link posted in the Sign Up Genius to confirm your selection.)

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e48a8ad23a57-xbox

Pinebrook Holiday Shop Goes Virtual!  

Our annual Holiday Shop is a fun tradition for Pumas interested in buying small gifts for themselves and their family. In the past, the pop-up store was available for students to browse during school hours. This year, our shop has moved online! Your student can visit the website to make their selections, and the items will be delivered directly to Pinebrook! Pickup times will be announced later in the month, and items will still include gift wrap for Pumas wanting to surprise friends and family with their presents! The store is open now until December 9th, with delivery dates announced soon.

Here's the link for students to shop:

https://boak.schoolholidayshops.com

Login is: Holiday

Password is: PINE2020

PTA Newsletter:     

https://www.smore.com/5jza0

Upcoming Quizzes on Seesaw

Wednesday, Dec. 9th: Social Studies: Continents and Oceans Quiz

Friday, Dec.11th: Math: Unit 3 Quiz #1, Social Studies: U.S. Landmarks Quiz

Focus Areas for the Coming Week

Reading: Non-Fiction Text Features

Writing: "How-To" Writing Unit

Social Studies: Maps and Globes

Math: Finishing Unit 3: Addition and Subtraction

For all School Related Information Please Read the Puma Paw Regularly!! The link is below!

https://sites.google.com/lcps.org/community-message-site/the-puma-paw

Important Dates and a Peek at Our Week

Happy Friday!

Next week is a B Week

Asynchronous (on your own) Specials: Music, Search

Synchronous (live google meet) Specials: PE, Library, Art

Thanksgiving Break

There will be no school from Wednesday, November 25th through Friday, November 27th for Thanksgiving Break! See you all Monday morning, November 30th!

Native American Project: 

Project is due Tuesday, November 24th! 

We finished learning about the Powhatan, Pueblo, and Lakota tribes. Hopefully your child has picked the tribe they want to focus on for their project and has gotten started. There are 2 parts! Please read more about the project in the blue link below!

***Please click the link below for information regarding this project!

Native American Project

Study Guides Button on Schoology

I have added a button to my Schoology page that will contain all the Science and Social Studies study guides for each unit that we will cover. If your child needs some extra guidance and review on a subject we covered in class please use the study guides!

Reading Groups

Please make sure your child is logging in during their assigned reading group day and time! I use reading group notes/information to help with each student's reading grade at the end of the quarter. 

Turkey of the Year

Today is the last day for Turkey of the Year Voting. If your child did not vote this morning in class, here is the new link to the voting form. Thank you so much for helping with this Reading Initiative at home!

https://forms.gle/TsAcaD1zoMpa4d5t6

PTA News

Please visit the PTA website for school information and upcoming events! You can shop the store, join the PTA, and much more!

https://pinebrookelementary.new.memberhub.store/

Upcoming Quizzes on Seesaw

Monday, Nov. 23rd: Math: Addition Quiz

Tuesday, Nov. 24th: Social Studies: Native American Test

Focus Areas for the Coming Week

Reading: Thanksgiving Read Alouds

Writing: Quick Write- How the Turkey Lost Its' Feathers

Social Studies: Review all 3 Native American Tribes

Math: Continue Unit 3: Addition and Subtraction

For all School Related Information Please Read the Puma Paw Regularly!! The link is below!

https://sites.google.com/lcps.org/community-message-site/the-puma-paw

Important Dates and a Peek at the Week

 

Next week is a A Week

Asynchronous (on your own) Specials: Library

Synchronous (live google meet) Specials: Music, PE, Art, Guidance

Native American Project: 

Will be assigned in Seesaw On Friday, Nov. 13th. Will be DUE on Tuesday, Nov. 24th.

We will be learning about the Powhatan, Pueblo, and Lakota tribes in class. Students will be asked to choose one of those tribes to complete the Seesaw activity. We will discuss this more with students next week in class. 

***Please click the link below for information regarding this project!

Native American Project

Study Guides Button on Schoology

I have added a button to my Schoology page that will contain all the Science and Social Studies study guides for each unit that we will cover. If your child needs some extra guidance and review on a subject we covered in class please use the study guides!

New Grading Policy in Seesaw

This quarter students will have the opportunity to receive a 4 on most Seesaw assignments. The level 4 questions are to promote higher level thinking and need to be completed independently! This will give them a change to earn an "Exceeds" on their report card in that area.

Reading Groups

Please make sure your child is logging in during their assigned reading group day and time! I had a lot of NO SHOWS this week. I use reading group notes/information to help with each student's reading grade at the end of the quarter. 

Turkey of the Year

This morning during our morning meeting time I let the students fill out the google form for how many hours they read and they were able to vote for Turkey of the Year this week. If your child didn't know the number of hours or didn't fill it out, the link to vote is below!

https://forms.gle/anuTnDcR9RceqeNM7

PTA News

Please visit the PTA website for school information and upcoming events! You can shop the store, join the PTA, and much more!

https://pinebrookelementary.new.memberhub.store/

Upcoming Quizzes on Seesaw

Tuesday, Nov. 17th: Social Studies: Pueblo Quiz

Thursday, Nov. 12th: Social Studies: Lakota Quiz

Friday, Nov. 13th :Reading: Author's Message Quiz

Focus Areas for the Coming Week

Reading: Identifying the Author's Message

Writing: Writing a Small Moment- will be due on Friday, the 20th

Social Studies: Native American Unit- Pueblo and Lakota Tribes

Math: Starting Unit 3: Addition and Subtraction

For all School Related Information Please Read the Puma Paw Regularly!! The link is below!

https://sites.google.com/lcps.org/community-message-site/the-puma-paw

Important Dates and a Peek at the Week

 

Next week is a B Week

Asynchronous (on your own) Specials: Music, P.E, Art, Guidance

Synchronous (live google meet) Specials: Library

Reading Groups

Thank you so much for all your help getting your child signed on for reading groups this week! It will take some time getting used to the new schedule but everyone did great! I appreciate all of your help!

Turkey of the Year

This morning during our morning meeting time I let the students fill out the google form for how many hours they read and they were able to vote for Turkey of the Year this week. If your child didn't know the number of hours or didn't fill it out, the link to vote is below!

https://forms.gle/anuTnDcR9RceqeNM7

PTA News

Please visit the PTA website for school information and upcoming events! You can shop the store, join the PTA, and much more!

https://pinebrookelementary.new.memberhub.store/

Upcoming Quizzes on Seesaw

Monday, Nov. 9th: Math: Comparing Numbers Quiz

Tuesday, Nov. 10th: Science: Changes In Habitats Quiz

Thursday, Nov. 12th: Social Studies: Powhatan Quiz

Friday, Nov. 13th :Reading: Main Idea and Supporting Details

Native American Project: Will be assigned in Seesaw On Friday, Nov. 13th. Will be DUE on Tuesday, Nov. 24th.

We will be learning about the Powhatan, Pueblo, and Lakota tribes in class. Students will be asked to choose one of those tribes to complete the Seesaw activity. We will discuss this more with students next week in class. 

Focus Areas for the Coming Week

Reading: Identifying the Main Idea and Supporting Details

Writing: Writing a Small Moment

Science:  Habitats Unit- Changes In Habitats

Social Studies: Native American Unit- Powhatan Tribe

Math: Continuing Place Value to 1000- ordering numbers and rounding to the nearest 10

For all School Related Information Please Read the Puma Paw Regularly!! The link is below!

https://sites.google.com/lcps.org/community-message-site/the-puma-paw