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Study Island is Here!!!

 

This year students will have access to ALL content areas.  This will be very helpful when students are preparing for ANY assessment throughout the year.

www.studyisland.com

Student Password: student's first name. students last name @ frey (example: john.smith@frey)

Student Password: student

What is Study Island?

"The Study Island CRCT/GHSGT/EOCT Preparation Program is specifically designed to help students master the content specified in the Georgia Performance Standards (GPS). Study Island's focus on the Georgia Performance Standards enables students to improve their performance in all skill areas tested on the CRCT/GHSGT/EOCT in grades 2 through 8 and high school. Study Island also offers Math and Reading Skills for Kindergarten and 1st Grade, Fine Arts, Health, and Technology for Elementary and Middle School, and High School Algebra II Skills Mastery products.

The user-friendly interface allows students to move through the program step-by-step. Each section has a pre-test and a post-test, as well as topics that cover each of the Georgia Performance Standards. Topics consist of questions, answers, explanations, and lessons that address the specific skills required in order to master the Georgia Performance Standards and CRCT/GHSGT/EOCT." - www.studyisland.com

What about study guides?

 Since there are some quizzes and tests coming up... you're probably wondering where the study guides are???  I usually do not supply a piece of paper with vocabulary terms and main ideas to study from.  We spend a great deal of time creating this same idea in student interactive journals.  When a student writes down that they have a quiz or test coming up, students can use their interactive journals, graded homework, end of the chapter questions or review (if applicable) or other handouts to study from.  I would rather have students review a wide variety of materials instead of one piece of paper nightly.  Throughout the year I will be teaching students games and study tools that they can create at home to help them study.  For instance, today in class we created post-it flip game to study the Bill of Rights. No matter what, the ideas that the students will need to know for any quiz or test will be conveyed indefinitly so that they will never be surprised when it comes time for the assessment. 

Star Student Reminder

 
Parents and Students...

Don't forget to do your Star Student Homework.
Parent Letters and Student Posters are due next Wednesday.
We will start Star Student the next week and students will be randomly picked :)

Class Update

  This week, your child has been introduced to the spelling format for this year.  They will meet with their spelling teacher on Monday for word introduction/meaning, Wednesday for word study lesson, and then again on Friday to take a spelling test.  All students will have similar homework and will be expected to turn this homework into their homeroom teachers Wednesday morning.

Also, I have downloaded the file for the extra multiplication and division time tests.  As your child moves up to each letter, it will get increasingly harder.  This means that they may need to practice their facts more.

Please remember that the first GRP book and activities are due next Thursday, September 1st.  Students are responsible for completing each book and activities by each check point.  If the GRP is not turned in by the check in date (in the front of the GRP packet), they will need to stay in for recess until the assignment is complete and they will also be behind for the next check in date.

Please let me know if you have any questions.  This is such a great group and we are off to an awesome start!

What a Busy First Week...

 

With all of our mock 5th grade tests out of the way, I am eagerly excited to actually start our regular schedule next week. The students have been so great this week.  Students have been thoroughly introduced to the GRP program and should be reading independently every night for 15-20 minutes.  Also you will start to notice the regular homework routine.  Thank you to all who showed up to Open House.  It was nice to see you again and to know that you are so involved in your child's education.  If you could not make it, I am so sorry we missed each other.  Please feel free to always contact me with any comments, concerns or questions.  Have a great weekend!

Can't make it to Open House tonight???

No Problem... Here is the powerpoint that was shared and discussed with parents. Please feel free to e-mail me with any questions.

Download Open House

Hope to see you there...

 

 Where: Frey
When: 6pm 

Come and get an inside look at our classroom, procedures and Mrs. Hacker's expectations.

For all who cannot attend, the Open House powerpoint will be available as a link through this website Thursday night!

 

Happy First Day of School!!!

 
Wow... what a great first day.  I'm sure everyone is going to come home tired and excited.  All supplies are away and we are ready to start a great new school year.  Please make sure you send in ANY notes or papers that need to be signed as part of the beginning of the school year paperwork.  I'm sure your child has a ton to tell you... so when you ask them how was school today - don't let them get away with a one word answer :) We are off to a wonderful start.  I can't wait to spend an amazing school year with this bright and respectful group of kids.

It's almost time...

Twas the night before school started,
When all through the town,
The parents were cheering.
It was a riotous sound!
By eight, kids were washed
And tucked into bed...
When memories of homework...filled them with dread!

New pencils, new folders, new notebooks, too!
New teachers, new friends...their anxiety grew!
The parents just giggled when they learned of this fright
And shouted upstairs-...
GO TO BED-IT'S A SCHOOL NIGHT!

Extra School Supply Confusion

It appears that the 5^th grade school supply list ALREADY includes spiral notebooks and EXPO markers.  There is no need to by extra. I did not realize this when I created my own personalized supply list.  It was so exciting to meet all of you today – students and parents. I hope you are all ready for a “FREY”tastic year! See you on Monday... Enjoy the last final days of summer vacation.