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Field Trip: March 15, 2013 

The Atlanta History Center

 

Roots of the Past: Exploring an 1860s Georgia Farm

Duration: 2 hours

Would you like to live on a farm during the 1860s? If so, what job would you like to have? What work would you not want to have? Or would you have a choice? Students discover answers to these questions and others as they travel back to the 1860s Piedmont to experience a working farm. As they move from one seasonal task to another, they encounter interpreters portraying laborers who encourage young travelers to assist in the work necessary for survival. Each day on the farm is different as participants are immersed in a variety of activities, such as blacksmith apprenticing, harvesting crops, caring for the home, and learning about enslaved people. After they return to the modern world, students have a better understanding of the needs and accomplishments of farm living.

This is an outdoor tour; please dress appropriately.

March Birthdays

Mathew LeCompte

Nate Klitenic

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Mystery Reader: Susan Taylor

Clark's mom read Little Polar Bear, Ahoy There, Little Polar Bear, Skippyjon Jones and the Big Bones, and Splat the Cat: Funny Valentine.

February Birthday: JoAnna 

Thank you JoAnna and family for sharing your special day with us (and for the yummy cupcakes).

Important Dates:

Monday, February 11th: Chinese New Year Celebration Tuesday, February 12th: Mardi Gras Celebration

Thursday, February 14th: Valentine's Day 

Monday, February 18th: No School

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Hispanic Heritage: Reminder

On Thursday, October 18, 2012 Sarah Smith Elementary will have their First Annual Hispanic Heritage Day. Please choose a Hispanic country and send your child dressed in their traditional attire. You may also bring in artifacts, food, or a creative display created by your child. Your child will have the opportunity to share this with their classmates. Thank you for helping us celebrate and bring cultural awareness to the Sarah Smith community. If you have any further questions, please contact Christina Rodriguez at 404-802-3850. 

El Jueves, 18 de octubre del 2012 Sarah Smith Elementary tendrá su primer Día Anual de la Herencia Hispana. Por favor, escoje un país hispano y envia a su hijo vestido con su traje tradicional. Usted también puede mandar artefactos, comida, o una visualización creativo de su país creado por su hijo. Su hijo tendrá la oportunidad de compartir esto con sus compañeros de clase. Gracias por ayudarnos a celebrar y hacer tomar conciencia cultural a la comunidad de Sarah Smith. Si tiene alguna duda, por favor póngase en contacto con Christina Rodriguez al 404-802-3850.

Mystery Reader: Cathy Hill 

Matthew's grandma read How I Became a Pirate, The Little Green Witch, Pumpkin Soup, The Lamb-a-Roo, and Captain Underpants.

October Birthdays: Eric, Andrew, and Jose 

Eric and Andrew: October 11th

Jose: October 15th

Wishlist: 
A set of headphones (6). We will use these with our class computers.

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Mystery Reader: Rita Werbel

Dani’s mom and baby sis read City Dog, Country Frog, Battle of the Vowels and Consonants, and Pierre Le Poof! Dani read, Friends Make Games, a book she authored at home.

Happy Birthday Lara!!!

Lara and mommy shared cupcakes with the class yesterday. Very tasty!! Thank you!

Happy Birthday Sarah R. Smith Elementary!!!!!!!

Dr. Hamilton and her '50's pink hairdo.

We celebrated by opening "1952 Time Capsule.” The capsule is stuffed with items that you might find in the 50's and a faux Marion Smith newsletter (Marion Smith Elementary was the original name of our school.)

Time Capsule Contents:

Marion Smith News, UFO Wafer Candy (sealed bag of candy), PEZ Dispenser and Candy, Game of Jacks, Olympic Ticket, “I Like Ike” Button," Chalkboard and Chalk, Hank Aaron Baseball Card, & Portrait of Grace Kelly.

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February in Pictures

Marley enjoying her birthday treat.

Students work together to create a masterpiece.

Who will be the highest bidder (Sarah Smith Auction)?

Mark Vassar, our Mystery Reader on February 10, 2012.

Congratulations to Abdullah!!! Top reader for our class during the 2012 Read-A-Thon!!!

Fun and games on Valentine's Day!

Spelling Test Update: I sent our current spelling list home prematurely. Please note that students will not be tested on these words until Friday, 3/3/12. We will not have a spelling test this Friday. Please keep the list and continue practice for next weeks test. If you do not have a list, please click the homework tab.

Math Update: I am sending home Unit 6 tests today. Please keep these at home and use them to review skills for missed items. I sent home the math mid-year assessment with progress reports last week. Please review the mid-year and send this assessment back to school. It will be returned to you during student conferences in march. Stay tuned for conference times and info.

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January Birthday: Henry Banner

Henry celebrated his birthday with his mom, little sis Anna, and Grandma Cecile.

Mystery Reader: Rebecca Nixon

Kendall's mommy read The Best Birthday Party Ever, Zoomer's Summer Snowstorm, and Cat in the Hat Comes Back.

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Reflections Art Winner: Harrison Vassar

The winning photograph

November Birthday: Mine

I have the best 1st grade class (students and parents) in the history of 1st grade classes!!! Thanks so much for making my 35th extra special!!!

Mystery Reader: Cindy Robins

Adams awesome mom read Super Dog and Best Thanksgiving Ever!

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September Birthday: Ms. Logan

Ms. Logan works with our students in the Media Center. We celebrated her birthday Wednesday morning. Thanks to Rebecca and Robyn for helping to organize the students' celebration.

Students surprise Ms. Logan with cards, gifts, flowers, and a song.

Bogar presents Ms. Logan with a birthday card.

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Junior Great Books (JBG): With the powerful combination of outstanding literature and Shared Inquiry™ discussions, Junior Great Books programs help students become independent readers and thinkers ready for the diverse demands of the 21st century. Our first experience with JBG will take place next week (9/26 - 9/30). Read the Homework tab or view your child's red folder this weekend for more information.


September Birthday: Julia Hunt

Happy Birthday Julia! (She celebrated with class friends, Mom, and Grandmom today)

Lunch on the Lawn: Thursday, October 6th, from 11:00 - 11:45 on the Lower Field. If you are attending, please send in your purple RSVP (sent home earlier this week). Unfortunately, I will be away on this day attending another training (this time, it's only a single day workshop). Our substitute teacher will be prepped for the days activities.


SRS Book Fair: (Class specific dates/times)
Preview Day: Thursday, 9/29 @ 10:15 am (class will preview books and items for sale)
Purchase Day: 10/3/2011 @ 12:15 (class will visit and make purchases during a 1/2 hour block)


Friday Mystery Reader: Susy Stovin

Marley's Mom reads to the class.

Marley's little brother previews the 1st grade experience.

Upcoming Assessments: Everyday Math Unit 2 and our Landforms Unit. Look for study guides in red folders on the night prior to each test.