KCSMA Statement of Purpose: To provide a safe, positive learning environment that inspires strong character; promotes intellectual, social, and emotional development; and challenges all students to aspire to their personal best.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Looks like we made it!!

Good Morning,
I just wanted to remind you to send in a self addressed stamped envelope for your student's report card and test results. 

Also, I wanted to thank you all for an incredible year!  I have been very lucky and blessed to have each of these students.  I hope they learned as much from me as I have learned from them!  Not to mention the wonderful, supportive parents!  If you have any questions about anything, please feel free to email me.  I will check it over the summer. 

Have a great and safe summer and keep in touch!
Mrs. Borg

Saturday, May 11, 2013

Calendar change

As you all know, we follow Cobb County’s calendar.  They have recently (within the past couple of days) added in 2 early release days on the last two days of school.  KCSMA will release students at NOON on Wednesday, May 22nd and Thursday, May 23rd.  The ASP Program will be available as usual.

**Please note, May 23rd is the last day of school!**

News from this past week

Wow!  I don't think we could have fit another thing into this week!  After a glowing report from my sub, I came back Tuesday just in time for the Zoo field trip.  It was a great day and the students were able to make a lot of connections.  So many things at the zoo related to our studies from this year.  Overall the students exceeded my expectations on behavior and our volunteers did an excellent job!

Our schedule on Wednesday and Thursday were a little mixed up due to testing in the younger grades, but we were able to work on some creative writing for Mother's day and finish up some Earth day writing.  In math we continued to work on fact fluency and review/prep for 4th grade.  In Science we continued to talk about conservation and pollution. 

Friday was field day, another exciting day for the students.  Our class performed very well.  We have a very agile group.  We have about 12 different activities that we completed and we worked well as a team and followed directions.  Thank you to Mr. Wardlaw and Ms. Cannon for helping me with crowd control (and the tug of war)!  I don't know about them, but I was EXHAUSTED.

Next week will be a pretty normal week and full of review and prep.  We have a Wellstar Health program on Monday to help the students exceed in the Health portion of their report card.  Speaking of report cards....they will be mailed to you now.  Please send in a large self addressed stamped envelope to handle the report card, State writing assessment scores, and CRCT results.  If you owe money by the end of the year or I do not receive an envelope your report card will be in the front office for you to pick up  over the summer. 

I would also like to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone for making teacher appreciation week amazing for me! Handmade cards, gift cards, chocolate, gifts, and office supplies made me feel so special!  I truly felt appreciated!

Thanks,
Mrs. Borg

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Field Day

Good Morning,
I would love some volunteers to help with crowd control on Field Day, May 10th.  It starts at 9:00 and goes pretty much all day.

Also these reminders for field day:



Please remember to
*Dress your child in clothes that are appropriate for the temperature.
*Make sure your child has on socks and tennis shoes.
*Apply sunscreen to your child before school.
*I will be providing water bottles.


Info, info, info

From Mrs. Frey
3-6
Parents –Only 8 days left to send in your self-addressed, stamped envelope.  Parents who do not owe BSP or ASP, lunch or book fees, may send on a self-addressed, stamped envelope and KCSMA will mail CRCT / WRITING scores.  A larger envelope is preferred.

Parents with outstanding balances may pay off balances and pick up scores or report card during summer office hours, but we suggest you come June 24-28 from 9-noon.
Parents who send in envelopes with improper postage or address may pick up scores from 9-noon June 24th-28th.

Monday, April 29, 2013

Peek at the Week



 A Peek at the Week of April 29 – May 3
                      
  Homework               
Mon. 4/29
Tues. 4/30
Wed. 5/1
Thur. 5/2
Fri. 5/3
Reading:
Literature Circles
Read for 20 min 
No reading logs
 Read for 20 min
 Read for 20 min
Read for 20 min
Read for 20 min
Math:
Review Centers







 Social Studies:
American Heroes Review









Science:
Conservation
Chapter 8



 Heat and Energy Test

Reading –Students will be applying reading strategies through Literature Circles
Spelling –No spelling this week.
WritingReviewing parts of speech and persuasive writing.
Math All Classes:   Review 3rd grade math standards in preparation for 4th grade.
Check our textbook website: There are lots of activities and fun games!  http://www.eharcourtschool.com   
User Name:  mstudent84         Password:  kcsma
Science –Students will continue studying about pollution and conservation   Explore our textbook’s website.  https://www-k6.thinkcentral.com/ePC/start.do  User Name:  Science              Password:   kcsma                Click on Things to Do  
Social Studies Review of historical figures, map and globe skills, Democracy, Government, and economics.
Important Dates
April 29 – May 1 – CRCT Makeups
May 7 – Zoo Trip
May 10 – Field Day  (In case of rain May 17)


Web Sites for Extra Practice

Saturday, April 27, 2013

Exciting times

Hello families,
TESTING is OVER!  This week was really trying for the students and staff while we spent everyday from 8:30-12 testing or being super quiet while others finished testing.  Every student deserves a treat this weekend for being so AWESOME!  I tried to have a relaxing atmosphere in the afternoons this week and didn't stress them out very much.  Although, this did result in a lot of extra chatter.  Which brings up my next point of disucssion.....As we approach the final weeks of school the students get "antsy" and we start to see more discipline issues.  Please talk to your student about toughing out the last couple of weeks and following procedures like we have all year!  Thanks for your support on that!

We have a lot of fun stuff coming up in the next several weeks!  Field trip to Atlanta Zoo, Field Day, and my daughter is getting married!  I will be out on May 3rd and 6th.  I will be back just in time for the field trip! 

We are in the home stretch! 
Thanks,
Mrs. Borg