Hello families!

Here are the updates for this week:

Technology Device Collection

We are collecting student devices (iPads or Chromebooks) for the summer.  Please plan to return your child’s devices(s) beginning Friday, June 11th, 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or Monday, June 14th, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Please be sure to include the charging cord that accompanied the technology device. If your child is participating in any of the Summer Learning Options, they keep their device (iPad/Chromebook) and they do not turn it in. 

Library Books

Our wonderful librarians would appreciate it if your children would take another look around their home for any Bryant/Pattengill library books.  You may return them on the device collection days. 

Summer Reading

Please encourage your child to read daily over the summer.  There is nothing better than a lazy summer afternoon with a good book!  Below are some terrific free summer reading programs.   Check them out!

1. Ann Arbor Public Library Summer Game
2. Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program– Kids can earn a free book when they read eight books from the Barnes and Noble list. Lists are available in both English and Spanish.
3. Pizza Hut Book-It Reading Program – I used to love to participate in this when I was a kid, and now it’s available for a whole new generation! Kids can earn free pizza by meeting certain goals.
4. Scholastic Summer Reading Program– The Scholastic Summer Reading program is a free, fun and safe summer reading experience that gives kids the opportunity to access e-books, connect with authors, make new friends, and earn virtual rewards, and it gives a wealth of motivational encouragement. Kids can create and keep Reading Streaks™, as well as help unlock a donation of 100,000 books from Scholastic to Save the Children for kids in rural America with limited or no access to books.
5. Nicola’s Summer Reading Club

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Math

Students shared their persuasive writing projects on Book Creator this week.  They are terrific!  I will be sharing your child’s writing projects with you over email.  Please encourage your child to read daily over the summer.  The public library is a great place to visit over the summer as well.

Word Study

The students learned about Hink Pinks, which are riddles with answers that are a pair of rhyming words with the same number. of syllables. A Hink Pink has one syllable (e.g., fat cat), a Hinky Pinky has two syllables.  We are enjoyed these fun word brain teasers.

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June 11 – LAST DAY OF SCHOOL, report cards go home, dismissal at 11:10 am

Monday, August 30 – 1st day of 2021-2022 school year

 

Hello families!

Here are the updates for this week:

Technology Device Collection

At the end of this school year, we will collect student devices (iPads or Chromebooks) for the summer.  Please plan to return your child’s devices(s) beginning Friday, June 11th, 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or Monday, June 14th, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Please be sure to include the charging cord that accompanied the technology device. If your child is participating in any of the Summer Learning Options, they keep their device (iPad/Chromebook) and they do not turn it in. I will be collecting Cohort 2 students’ devices (students attending school on Thursday and Friday) on Friday, so please make sure your child brings his/her device and charger on Friday (or Thursday if your child will not be attending school on Friday.)

Library Books

Our wonderful librarians would appreciate it if your children would take another look around their home for any Bryant/Pattengill library books.  You may return them on the device collection days. 

Family Engagement Event

Zoom Link: https://a2schools.zoom.us/j/98197227162

Spirit Week!

We will have spirit week for our last week of school.  Below are the theme days for the week!

Summer Reading

Below are some terrific free summer reading programs.   Check them out!

1. Ann Arbor Public Library Summer Game
2. Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program– Kids can earn a free book when they read eight books from the Barnes and Noble list. Lists are available in both English and Spanish.
3. Pizza Hut Book-It Reading Program – I used to love to participate in this when I was a kid, and now it’s available for a whole new generation! Kids can earn free pizza by meeting certain goals.
4. Scholastic Summer Reading Program– The Scholastic Summer Reading program is a free, fun and safe summer reading experience that gives kids the opportunity to access e-books, connect with authors, make new friends, and earn virtual rewards, and it gives a wealth of motivational encouragement. Kids can create and keep Reading Streaks™, as well as help unlock a donation of 100,000 books from Scholastic to Save the Children for kids in rural America with limited or no access to books.
5. Nicola’s Summer Reading Club

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Math

We prepared the final drafts of our persuasive writing projects this week. Writers learned how to use the CUPS method of editing (Capitalization, Usage, Punctuation, Spelling).  They also used an opinion writing checklist to ensure they met the goals for their writing.  Students are now putting their writing projects into Book Creator.  They are looking terrific!  Please encourage your child to read 20+ minutes per day and work on their weekly CORE5 goal.

Word Study

We are finished with word study for the year, so we have been doing some curriculum review using word puzzles and riddles.  It’s fun to play with words!

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June 7-11 – Spirit Week!

June 11 – LAST DAY OF SCHOOL, report cards go home, dismissal at 11:10 am

Hello families!

Here are the updates for this week:

Two Weeks Left!

The school year is winding down.  Hard to believe we have only 2 weeks left!  We are finishing up some of our curriculum, and we will be working on different projects that will engage and challenge the students.  I am encouraging the students to finish strong so that they are ready for 4th grade, with of course some fun end of year activities sprinkled in.

Summer Reading

Even though summer is still two weeks away, I wanted to let you now about some free summer reading programs.   Check them out below.

1. Ann Arbor Public Library Summer Game
2. Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program– Kids can earn a free book when they read eight books from the Barnes and Noble list. Lists are available in both English and Spanish.
3. Pizza Hut Book-It Reading Program – I used to love to participate in this when I was a kid, and now it’s available for a whole new generation! Kids can earn free pizza by meeting certain goals.
4. Scholastic Summer Reading Program– The Scholastic Summer Reading program is a free, fun and safe summer reading experience that gives kids the opportunity to access e-books, connect with authors, make new friends, and earn virtual rewards, and it gives a wealth of motivational encouragement. Kids can create and keep Reading Streaks™, as well as help unlock a donation of 100,000 books from Scholastic to Save the Children for kids in rural America with limited or no access to books.

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In morning meeting this week, we revisited the Zones of Regulation and the CBT model.  We also had fun thinking about our emotions as we completed some Mad Libs puzzles.  On Friday, we did a mini escape room, where students quizzed themselves on all the social and emotional learning they did this year.  

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Math

We are continuing with our Persuasive Writing Unit.  Writers learned how to use transitions to organize their writing, they crafted introductions that hook their audience, they crafted conclusions that keep their readers thinking about their claim, and readers use an opinion writing checklist to set goals for their work.   Please encourage your child to read 20+ minutes per day and work on their weekly CORE5 goal.

Word Study

For Word Study this week, we learned about adding plural endings -s and -es.  Words ending in –ch, -sh, -x and -s add -es instead of just -s. Examples of our words this week are:  mixes, splashes, and lunches.

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May 31 – NO SCHOOL, Memorial Day

June 11 – LAST DAY OF SCHOOL – dismissal at 11:10 am

Hello families!

Here are the updates for this week:

NWEA Testing

We have started NWEA testing.  Next week, on Monday, May 24 and May 27, we will begin the NWEA math test.  In order to allow students enough time to finish the tests, I may have them test at another time during a day other than the days mentioned above.

A2VE Parent Information Session

If you are looking for a flexible, virtual option for the fall, A2 Virtual+ Elementary may be a good fit for your child and family. Interested in learning more? Please join us for a Parent Information Session on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 6:00pm – 7:00pm, using the following Zoom link: https://a2schools.zoom.us/j/91368895993 In the meantime, additional program information is available on our webpage: a2schools.org/a2ve

One School One Book

We are still reading our One School One Book, Drita My Homegirl, by Jenny  Lombard.  Please encourage your child to read the book.  We have trivia every day, and it’s exciting for the students to talk about a common book together.  Happy reading!

Drita Reading Schedule

Drita Read Aloud

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In morning meeting this week, we learned about how to be an ally in our classrooms and our communities.  We learned when being an ally, we need to use a firm voice, be confident, face the person directly, and use respectful language. We practiced role playing as we assumed the role of allies. We also learned about the cultures and customs of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders for AAPI Heritage Month.

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Math

We are continuing with our Persuasive Writing Unit.   Writers learned how to take their boxes and bullets reasons and organize them into paragraphs.   Please make sure your child is reading 20+ minutes per day and working on CORE5.  The goal is for students to make it through Level 15 in CORE5 this year.

Word Study

For Word Study this week, we learned about irregular verbs.  Some verbs do not add -ed to words.  Instead, the past tense is spelled differently.  Example:  sleep, slept, drive, drove, slide, slid.

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May 24 – NWEA Testing 

May 27 – NWEA Testing

May 31 – NO SCHOOL, Memorial Day

Hello families!

Here are the updates for this week:

Family Engagement Event

We invite your entire family to an AAPS Family Engagement Event with Rodney Page on May 20th, 2021, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at https://a2schools.zooom.us/j/97448254987. During the evening, you will hear all about how music can help us manage life and day-to-day stress. See the flier for more information.

A2VE Parent Information Session

If you are looking for a flexible, virtual option for the fall, A2 Virtual+ Elementary may be a good fit for your child and family. Interested in learning more? Please join us for a Parent Information Session on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 6:00pm – 7:00pm, using the following Zoom link: https://a2schools.zoom.us/j/91368895993 In the meantime, additional program information is available on our webpage: a2schools.org/a2ve

One School One Book

Our class has really been enjoying our One School One Book, Drita My Homegirl, by Jenny  Lombard.  Please encourage your child to read the book.  We have trivia every day, and it’s exciting for the students to talk about a common book together.  Happy reading!

Drita Reading Schedule

Drita Read Aloud

Bus Tracker

Bus Tracker

Our school bus partner, Durham School Services has provided an application, Bus Tracker, that will allow parents and guardians to view the location of their child(ren)’s bus in real-time with relation to their assigned bus stop. Please click here for more information.

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In morning meeting this week, we learned about how to be an inclusive friend.  We also learned the definition of diversity, and students made a friendship soup recipe, by sharing qualities that make a good friend.

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Math

We are continuing with our Persuasive Writing Unit.   We learned that writers develop reasons to support a claim, they use boxes and bullets to organize their thinking, and they write micro-stories to build evidence.  We also enjoyed a “book tasting” on Friday, where students “tasted” different books which allowed them to come up with new selections they can read.  Please make sure your child is reading 20+ minutes per day and working on CORE5.  The goal is for students to make it through Level 15 in CORE5 this year.

 

Word Study

For Word Study this week, we focused on adding -ed to words.  We learned that when a base word ends in one vowel and one consonant (CVC), double the consonant before adding –ed.  If the base words end in a silent e (CVCe), drop the e.  Nothings needs to be done to the other base words (CVCC or CVVC).

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May 17 – NWEA Testing 

May 20 – NWEA Testing

May 20 – Family Engagement Event, 6:30-7:30 pm

May 21 – Early Release – 10:53 am

Hello families!

Here are the updates for this week:

Family Engagement Event

We invite your entire family to an AAPS Family Engagement Event with Rodney Page on May 20th, 2021, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at https://a2schools.zooom.us/j/97448254987. During the evening, you will hear all about how music can help us manage life and day-to-day stress. See the flier for more information.

AAPS Summer Learning Opportunities – Summer 2021!

We are thrilled to share that we are continuing expanded summer programming to provide our students and their families with greater access to instruction, excellent teachers, and engaging learning experiences. At this site, you will find each program’s description, dates of operation, academic focus, and enrollment procedures. 

We invite you to explore and find the right fit for your student.

Learn more about these programs on our AAPS Summer Learning Program website. 

• Enrollment closes on Friday, 5/7.

One School One Book

Our class has really been enjoying One School One Book!  The whole school is reading Drita My Homegirl, by Jenny  Lombard.  Below is the reading schedule.  Each chapter is also recorded for students who would prefer to listen to the book.  Please encourage your child to read the book.  We have trivia every day, and it’s exciting for the students to talk about a common book together.  Happy reading!

Drita Reading Schedule

Drita Read Aloud

Bus Tracker

Bus Tracker

Our school bus partner, Durham School Services has provided an application, Bus Tracker, that will allow parents and guardians to view the location of their child(ren)’s bus in real-time with relation to their assigned bus stop. Please click here for more information.

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In morning meeting this week, we learned about art that reflects equality, equity and respect.  We also talked about kindness and brainstormed ways that we could all practice kindness.

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Math

We started our Persuasive Writing Unit.   We learned that writers use mentor texts to study characteristics of persuasive writing and generate writing ideas. We also learned that writers think of a problem in their lives at school, home or their community to generate ideas.  Please make sure students are reading 20+ minutes per day and working on CORE5.  The goal is for students to make it through Level 15 in CORE5 this year.

 

Word Study

For Word Study this week, we reviewed double, e-drop and nothing.   We learned that when a base word ends in one vowel and one consonant (CVC), double the consonant before adding -ing.  If the base words end in a silent e (CVCe), drop the e before adding -ing.  Nothing needs to be done to the other base words (CVCC, CVVC, or CV).  Final x never doubles.

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May 17 – NWEA Testing Begins

May 20 – Family Engagement Event, 6:30-7:30 pm

May 21 – Early Dismissal – 10:53 am

Hello families!

Here are the updates for this week:

One School One Book

Pattengill is very excited to be bringing back, One School One Book, this year.  The book the students will be reading is Drita My Homegirl, by Jenny  Lombard.  Roomies will receive their books at school and Zoomies’ books have been mailed to their homes.  Below is a reading schedule.  Each chapter will also have a a recorded reading for students who would prefer to listen to the book.  Please encourage your child to read the chapters according to the schedule.  We will have trivia questions ready for the students the next day.  Chapter 1 starts Monday night!  

Drita Reading Schedule

Drita Read Aloud

NWEA

Students will be taking the NWEA math and reading tests on the following dates.  Students will take the tests virtually from home.  The tests allow teachers to see the areas in which students may need support or enrichment.

5/17, 8:10-9:00, NWEA Reading

5/20, 8:10-9:00, NWEA Reading

5/24, 8:10-9:00, NWEA Math

5/27, 8:10-9:00, NWEA Math

Small Group/Enrichment Time

Zoomies have small group/enrichment time from 8:10-8:50.  During that time, on some days they have a special. When they don’t have a special, they will be working in small groups on school work.  If they are caught up on their school work, they will have learning enrichment opportunities.   Reading, free writing, CORE5, Xtramath, and passion projects, where they choose a topic of interest to them and create a product, are some of the learning activities that our students are working on.  

Bus Tracker

Bus Tracker

Our school bus partner, Durham School Services has provided an application, Bus Tracker, that will allow parents and guardians to view the location of their child(ren)’s bus in real-time with relation to their assigned bus stop. Please click here for more information.

Coats

Hopefully the cold weather is behind us, but if not, please send your child to school dressed for their weather if s/he is a Roomie.  We will always go outside for recess, unless it is raining.   

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In morning meeting this week, we learned about the difference between a random act of kindness and an intentional act of kindness. We created intentional kindness lists.  We also learned the difference between equity and equality, and students learned that fair does not always mean equal.

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Math

We finished our Informational Research Club unit this week.  Students put the finishing touches on their slideshows and posters, to show their learning about the animal they researched.  Students were very excited to present their presentation to their classmates.  We have also been doing a read aloud of James and the Giant Peach, by Roald Dahl, which is a fun fantasy book.  Please make sure students are reading 20+ minutes per day and working on CORE5.  The goal is for students to make it through Level 15 in CORE5 this year.

 

Word Study

For Word Study this week, we learned about adding -ing to CVCe and CVVC words.  We learned that when a base word ends in a silent e, the e is dropped before adding -ing.  If two vowels in the base word are followed by a single consonant, do nothing except add -ing.  

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May 17 – NWEA Testing Begins

Hello families!

Here are the updates for this week:

Ms. Lashbrook’s Last Week

We said “see you later” to Ms. Lashbrook this week.  We were so fortunate to have her in our classroom this year.  Her guidance and care and concern for the students was inspiring.  We wish her well with the rest of her courses and in her job search.  I’m very excited for her to have her own classroom in the fall!

Small Group/Enrichment Time

Zoomies have small group/enrichment time from 8:10-8:50.  During that time, on some days they have a special. When they don’t have a special, they will be working with us in small groups on school work.  If they are caught up on their school work, they will have learning enrichment opportunities.   Several students are working on passion projects, where they choose a topic of interest to them and share it with the class.  It’s awesome to see the creativity of our students!

Earth Day

It was Earth Day on April 22, so we listened to a beautiful story called Thank You Earth: A Love Letter to Our Planet by April Sayre, and students explored various activities that inspired them to take care of our earth.   

NWEA

Students will be taking the NWEA math and reading tests on the following dates.  Students will take the tests virtually from home.  The tests allow teachers to see the areas in which students may need support or enrichment.

5/17, 8:10-9:00, NWEA Reading

5/20, 8:10-9:00, NWEA Reading

5/24, 8:10-9:00, NWEA Math

5/27, 8:10-9:00, NWEA Math

Summer School Enrollment

AAPS is preparing for its summer school programs.  Below is the link for more information.  Registration begins 4/26.

https://www.a2schools.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=16072

Bus Tracker

Bus Tracker

Our school bus partner, Durham School Services has provided an application, Bus Tracker, that will allow parents and guardians to view the location of their child(ren)’s bus in real-time with relation to their assigned bus stop. Please click here for more information.

Coats

Hopefully the cold weather is behind us, but if not, please send your child to school dressed for their weather if s/he is a Roomie.  We will always go outside for recess, unless it is raining.   

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In morning meeting this week, we learned about using positive self talk when we have strong feelings.   We also created a list of positive self-talk to help us with strong feelings.  We also learned how to challenge negative thoughts by asking questions like, “What are the facts?”

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Math

We continued with our Informational Research Club unit this week.  Students used boxes and bullets to organize their thinking.  They started their Informational Research Project to prepare for sharing their work with their classmates next week.  Students have a choice to create slideshows, posters, videos, books, etc. to show their learning.

 

 

 

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Word Study

For Word Study this week, we learned about adding -ing to words.  We learned that when a base word ends in a single vowel followed by a single consonant (CVC), double it before adding -ing.  When a base word ends in two consonants (CVCC), do nothing except add the -ing.

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April 26 – Registration for AAPS Summer Programs

May 17 – NWEA Testing Begins

Hello families!

Here are the updates for this week:

In-Person Hybrid

We had a great first week of learning with in-person hybrid learning.  There were moments of tech difficulties and learning curves for teachers to master.  However, the students, as resilient as they have been all year, rolled with it so beautifully.  They were very patient with Ms. Lashbrook and me, and excused all the mistakes we made.  We are working through some of the challenges and felt much better towards the end of the week.  Please let me know if there are any concerns you have or ones that your child expressed to you.  While I miss our unique classroom community when we were 100% virtual, we remind the students continually that we are still the same wonderful community of learners that we always were, even if some of us are in person now.

Small Group/Enrichment Time

Zoomies have small group/enrichment time from 8:10-8:50.  During that time, on some days they have a special. When they don’t have a special, they will be working with us in small groups on school work.  If they are caught up on their school work, they will have learning enrichment opportunities.   

MSTEP and NWEA

Pattengill students will be taking the MSTEP and NWEA tests in the coming weeks.  Information about the tests was provided to teachers late last week.  As I learn more specific information and have testing dates for you, I will share that information.  

We say “See you soon” to Ms. Lashbrook

Friday will be Ms. Lashbrook’s last day with us. She has been such a special part of our classroom community, and we have all learned so much from her.  It’s going to be sad not to have her with us every day.  However, she is continuing with her course work and she’s on her way to getting her own classroom next year.  She does also promise to surprise the students on occasion and visit with us over Zoom.

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In morning meeting this week, we learned about how a prickly mood could affect us and ways to manage a prickly mood.  We discussed our feelings in regards to in-person learning, and we shared Some Good News (SGN) with each other.  We learned that we can get back up and try again (like Humpty Dumpty) when things don’t go well.  Finally, on Friday, we talked about kindness and students created kindness cards.

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Math

We are continuing with our Informational Research Club unit this week.  Students selected an animal to research last week.  This week, they gathered information and took notes to get an overview of their topic.  They learned to put their notes in their own words, and they learned to identify topic specific vocabulary, such as pollinate or krill.  

Hello families!

Here are the updates for this week:

PLEASE READ – IMPORTANT UPDATES: Hybrid/In-Person School

• We will begin Hybrid In-Person School on April 12.  Our daily schedule is published HERE.
• Cohort 1 in-person students will attend school at Pattengill on Monday and Tuesday, and they will have specials on Thursday and Friday while learning from home.
• Cohort 2 in-person students will attend school in person on Thursday and Friday, and they will have specials on Mondays and Tuesdays while learning from home.
• Students who are IN-PERSON will begin school at 9:00 am and will be dismissed at 2:00 pm.
• Students from both cohorts learning from home on Zoom will start school at 8:10 and end school at 3:13.  However, they do have blocks of independent work time during those times.
• Cohort 3 will join us in learning from home, and each student has been placed into Cohort 1 or Cohort 2 for specials purposes.  Specials schedules and cohort names are listed on Schoology, and your child can show you where to access them.
• Wednesdays will continue to be asynchronous.  We will have optional morning meeting at 8:10, and office hours from 10-noon.
• Please let me know if you have any questions during this exciting, but confusing time!

In Person Students

• Please read the Return To School Parent Handbook for very important information about returning to school.
• Please let me know how your child will get to school and return from school (walk, parent pick up, bus/bus number).

Ms. Lashbrook’s Corner

I’m excited to provide you with a Unit Parent Letter where I explain the science unit that I have been planning and teaching to the students.  It also explains about an opportunity where you can read an informational book about an animal over Zoom to our class.

 

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In morning meeting this week, we learned about the schedule changes with hybrid learning.  We also were reminded of self care strategies that can help us during this ever-changing time.

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Math

We started our Informational Research Club unit this week.  Students selected an animal to research, and they wrote what they already know about that animal. Then, they researched information about their animal, and they took notes on what they learned.

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April 12 – In-Person Hybrid Begins!