Sunday, December 30, 2012
Friday, December 21, 2012
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
School will dismiss early on Friday, December 21st. Christmas Holidays will be December 24th-January 2nd. Students will return to school on January 3rd. Have a fun and safe holiday!!
AR Trophy Winner
Congratulations to Mrs. Lamberth's Fourth Graders for winning the AR trophy.
They had the highest comprehension average for the week of Dec. 10-14th.
Great work!!!
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Christmas Around the World.......Food Sample
Nigel brought in some custard for us to try. This is a common food in Germany.
Thanks for sharing Nigel.
Thanks for sharing Nigel.
Friday, December 14, 2012
P.E. Star Student of the Week
This week’s star student is a true leader. He is great at helping others when they are in need. He does an awesome job at following directions. He works great with others and always treats everyone with kindness. This week’s star student is truly an awesome student! Great job Ethan N. and keep up the great work!
www.rlyoung.blogspot.com
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Monday, December 10, 2012
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Penguin Patch Holiday Shop
Scheduled Shopping Times:
MON. 8 – 10 a.m.
( K – 1st) 1 – 2
p. m. (5th-6th)
TUES. 8 – 10 a.m.
( 2nd – 3rd) 1 – 2
p. m. (4th)
Wednesday
= Reordering
THURS. and FRI. (open for additional shopping-any
grade)
**Special thanks to Fran Knight and Chris Cole for decorating and organizing the shop. Any parent/grand parent who wishes to assist this week with our little shoppers, please contact the office 256-315-5888. Thanks!
**Special thanks to Fran Knight and Chris Cole for decorating and organizing the shop. Any parent/grand parent who wishes to assist this week with our little shoppers, please contact the office 256-315-5888. Thanks!
Friday, November 30, 2012
Penguin Patch
The Penguin Patch Holiday Gift shop will be open from December 3rd-7th. Make plans now to do a little Christmas shopping for your family!
Monday, November 26, 2012
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Friday, November 23, 2012
Harvest King and Queen
Harvest King and Queen contest begins on November 26th and ends on November 30th. Good luck to everyone who participates!
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Thanksgiving Holidays
School will dismiss early on November 21st for Thanksgiving Holidays. Students will return to school on Monday, November 26th.
Early Dismissal
Thanksgiving Holiday Dismissal Changed
Bus students will be picked up at 12:30 p.m. and car riders will be dismissed at this time, too.
PLEASE make
arrangements for this dismissal time change.
Sunday, November 18, 2012
American Education Week
We had a special guest speaker on Friday to help us celebrate American Education Week. Mr. Earl Wesley (Buddy Wesley) spoke to us about his time playing football for the legendary Paul "Bear" Bryant at the University of Alabama.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
American Tea Party
We had the privilege of having Ms. Millie Chastain visit our
classes. She discussed the history of Veteran's
Day, flag etiquette, and read us a cool pop-up book entitled, America. And, to top things off, we had a "Tea
Party" complete with snacks and lemonade. We enjoyed her visit and learnedalot about respecting
our flag, country, leaders of our country, and one another.
Alabama Power Guest Speaker
We had a special guest from Alabama Power to visit and teach us all about
"Playing Safe Around Power Lines". This was a very educational and fun presentation.
Thank you Alabama Power.
"Playing Safe Around Power Lines". This was a very educational and fun presentation.
Thank you Alabama Power.
PE Star Student of the Week 11-2-12
This week’s star
student has a positive attitude that inspires her classmates to do the right
things. She is always following
directions and leading by example. She
has a smile on her face always and is ready to tackle any task that is given to
her. She is a hard worker and is always
respectful to herself, others, and her environment. Great job Alyssa L. for being this week’s
brightest star! Keep up the great
work!
(copied from: rlyoungblogspot.com)
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Priester's Pecans Fundraiser
Make checks payable to R.L.Young Elementary School (for Priester's Pecans Sale)
This is a great fundraiser, just in time for Christmas!
Thanks in advance for your support.
This is a great fundraiser, just in time for Christmas!
Thanks in advance for your support.
Friday, November 9, 2012
Monday, November 5, 2012
Don't forget our field trip to Fort Toulouse is Wednesday! Wear an orange t-shirt, jeans, and comfortable shoes. We will be leaving the school by 8:15am and returning by 2:00pm.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Thursday, October 25, 2012
PTO Meeting
Tuesday, October 30th at 6:00pm.
4th Grade performs!
Be at school no later than 5:45pm.
Wear an orange t-shirt.
Be at school no later than 5:45pm.
Wear an orange t-shirt.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
No Homework?
Yes, that is correct. No homework from me, Mrs. Wilson. A new homework sheet will be given on November 1. Between the Fall Festival, PTO performance, and Halloween, I thought we had enough to keep us busy. I want to see everyone at the Fall Festival and at our performance. Students need to practice their songs and speaking parts. I will be giving classwork assignments that count as grades as usual, so we will still be working, just no homework will be required.
Fall Festival
Parents and volunteers DO NOT have to pay.
Hope to see you all!
Friday, October 19, 2012
Red Ribbon Week: October 22nd- 26th.
Monday: "Stomp out Drugs" Wear mix matched shoes
Tuesday: " Black out Drugs" Wear black
Wednesday: " I Know I Am Red'y to Say No to Drugs"
Wear red
Thursday: "Follow Your Dreams" Wear your p.j.'s
Friday: " Stay in the Game. Be Drug Free" Favorite Team Day
Monday: "Stomp out Drugs" Wear mix matched shoes
Tuesday: " Black out Drugs" Wear black
Wednesday: " I Know I Am Red'y to Say No to Drugs"
Wear red
Thursday: "Follow Your Dreams" Wear your p.j.'s
Friday: " Stay in the Game. Be Drug Free" Favorite Team Day
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Monday, October 15, 2012
Friday, October 12, 2012
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Monday, October 8, 2012
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Friday, October 5, 2012
Frankie the Monster
What a great way to end the week. Our class won the AR trophy and a visit from
Frankie the Monster.
Frankie will be our new student for at least one week. Who knows, he may get to stay longer. All we have to do is continue reading and making 100's on our AR test. Keep up the great work guys. I am very proud of all of you.
Frankie the Monster.
Frankie will be our new student for at least one week. Who knows, he may get to stay longer. All we have to do is continue reading and making 100's on our AR test. Keep up the great work guys. I am very proud of all of you.
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Congrats Johnny
Congrats to Johnny G. for winning this week's adorable little monkey. Johnny had no tardies, no check-outs, and no absences this week. Way to go Johnny!!
Monday, September 24, 2012
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Importance of Reading
Why Can't I Skip My
Twenty Minutes of Reading Tonight?
Let's figure it out -- mathematically!
Student A reads 20 minutes five nights of every week;
Student B reads only 4 minutes a night...or not at all!
Step 1: Multiply minutes a night x 5 times each week.
Student A reads 20 min. x 5 times a week = 100 mins./week
Student B reads 4 minutes x 5 times a week = 20 minutes
Step 2: Multiply minutes a week x 4 weeks each month.
Student A reads 400 minutes a month.
Student B reads 80 minutes a month.
Step 3: Multiply minutes a month x 9 months/school year
Student A reads 3600 min. in a school year.
Student B reads 720 min. in a school year.
Student A practices reading the equivalent of ten whole school days a year. Student B gets the equivalent of only two school days of reading practice.
By the end of 5th grade if Student A and Student B maintain
these same reading habits, Student A will have read the equivalent of 60 whole school days. Student B will have read the equivalent of only 12 school days.
One would expect the gap of information retained will have widened considerably and so, undoubtedly, will school performance. How do you think Student B will feel about him/herself as a student?
Some questions to ponder:
Which student would you expect to read better?
Which student would you expect to know more?
Which student would you expect to write better?
Which student would you expect to have a better vocabulary?
Which student would you expect to be more successful in school....and in life?
Turn off the TV for 20 minutes a night and read....it's worth it!
The information is from the No Child Left Behind Website:
Twenty Minutes of Reading Tonight?
Let's figure it out -- mathematically!
Student A reads 20 minutes five nights of every week;
Student B reads only 4 minutes a night...or not at all!
Step 1: Multiply minutes a night x 5 times each week.
Student A reads 20 min. x 5 times a week = 100 mins./week
Student B reads 4 minutes x 5 times a week = 20 minutes
Step 2: Multiply minutes a week x 4 weeks each month.
Student A reads 400 minutes a month.
Student B reads 80 minutes a month.
Step 3: Multiply minutes a month x 9 months/school year
Student A reads 3600 min. in a school year.
Student B reads 720 min. in a school year.
Student A practices reading the equivalent of ten whole school days a year. Student B gets the equivalent of only two school days of reading practice.
By the end of 5th grade if Student A and Student B maintain
these same reading habits, Student A will have read the equivalent of 60 whole school days. Student B will have read the equivalent of only 12 school days.
One would expect the gap of information retained will have widened considerably and so, undoubtedly, will school performance. How do you think Student B will feel about him/herself as a student?
Some questions to ponder:
Which student would you expect to read better?
Which student would you expect to know more?
Which student would you expect to write better?
Which student would you expect to have a better vocabulary?
Which student would you expect to be more successful in school....and in life?
Turn off the TV for 20 minutes a night and read....it's worth it!
The information is from the No Child Left Behind Website:
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