Mrs. Koch’s Classroom NewsletterCedar Hill Elementary School - Monday, December 5, 2016

Dates to Remember

Dec. 8: Major Saver Collection DayDec. 9: Wreaths for Heroes Pajama Day - $1.00, Major Saver Collection Day, & Independent Book # 4 DueDec. 12: Major Saver Collection DayDec. 13: Major Saver Collection Day & Cedar Hill Night at Culver’sDec. 21: Independent Book # 5 Due, and Winter Classroom Party 3:00 – 3:45 PMDec. 22: 3 – Hour Early Release @ 12:50 PMDec. 23 – Jan 2: WINTER BREAKFeb. 21: Performing Arts Field Trip

Please send all lunch money in an envelope and label it with your child’s name. It is best to send a check – not cash.

Birthday TreatsStudents are welcome to

bring treats for their birthday. The Jefferson City Public School District passed POLICY JCHF which states that for any food to be served in the classroom the ingredients MUST BE KNOWN. Mrs. Koch CANNOT SERVE ANY FOOD WITHOUT A LIST OF INGREDIENTS. Birthday treats must be ready-to-serve. If the food needs to be cut, it must be cut BEFORE it is sent to school. Birthday treats will be passed out in the afternoon around 3:00 PM. We have 19 students in our class.

*We do have students this year who have nut allergies. Please keep their needs in

mind when purchasing your child’s treat to share.*

Important Reminders!

Students can be reading for the Six Flags Read to Succeed program. Please make sure to complete the reading log and return it to school Cedar Hill students, staff and families are committed to ensuring high levels

of learning for all students and providing a positive, safe, and consistent climate that promotes student character.

Special Classes December 5 - 9 Monday – Art, Tuesday – P.E.,

Wednesday – Music, Thursday – Art, Friday – P.E.

Weekly Letter (12/5 – 12/9)

This Weekly Letter is due 12/5 – 12/9. For you first paragraph I would like for you to tell me the definition of the two different types of non – fiction text structures we have learned about. Then tell me at least 3 signal words for each type. Use your Informational Text Structure chart to help you.

For your second paragraph, I would like for you to tell me the name and author or your current Independent Reading book. Then I would like you to write a persuasive paragraph to convince me to read it over my Winter Break.

Cold WeatherAs the weather continues to

get colder please send your child to school dressed to go outside for morning walk and recesses. We will go outside as long as the “feels like” temperature is 20°F or above. Students need to wear/bring coats, gloves, hats, etc. so they are warm enough on cold days.

Mrs. Koch’s Classroom NewsThis Week …

Reading Workshop: We be learning to identify Informational Text Structures and key words. Your child’s next Independent Reading book for second quarter is due December 9th.

Writer’s Workshop: Students have finished their Westward Expansion essays and needed to turn in all their research, drafts, etc., by this afternoon. We will learn to identify and explain different types of figurative language. Spelling: We will focus on Unit 15 words this week. Math: We will continue to study Decimals Unit for the remainder of the second quarter. Our focus this week will recognizing and using powers of 10. Science: We will study Force & Motion starting next week. Social Studies: We will conclude our 13 Colonies Unit this Friday. Students received a map they must study for the test on Friday. Please contact me with any