The Beeline

Garden City Elementary School

April 2010

 

Garden City Elementary School

April 2010

“BEE” A STAR (SHINE) At Garden City

 

Be Involved in Your Child’s Education

The kindergarten students’ presentation of the “Barnyard Moosical” was MOOVELOUS!  Our students are so talented.  We greatly appreciate our kindergarten teachers and our music teacher, Ms. Hampton, for such joyful entertainment.

Thank you for your involvement in your children’s school.  Please plan to attend the remaining monthly family involvement activities. 

Apr. 13              Arts Showcase

May 1                       Grade 3 Program

 

 

 

April Principal’s Book of the Month

The Six Fools

 Collected by Zora Neale Hurston

Adapted by Joyce Carol Thomas

Stories about foolish adults make kids laugh and feel superior. Joyce Thomas' adaptation, from Zora Hurston's 1930s folklore collection Every Tongue Got to Confess, is a good example. A young man thinks his fiancée and her parents are the biggest fools he has ever laid eyes on--until he searches the world and finds fools everywhere: a man jumping up in the air to get into his trousers, a woman trying to haul sunshine into her kitchen in a wheelbarrow, and more. The characters are depicted with rolling eyes and exaggerated gestures.  Children will love the uproar and the nonsense.

 

• Ms. Bias’ kindergarten students will complete their study on the phases of the moon by observing and recording data in their Moon Journals.  They will begin a genre in writing – Response to Literature.
• Ms. Broughton’s and Ms. Turner’s kindergarten students will continue recording in their Moon Journals daily.  They will create buildings using shapes in math.
•  Ms. Deckert’s kindergarten students will study plants in science.  They will plant various kinds of seeds.  They will make comparisons, observations, predictions and record results as the seeds grow into plants.
• Ms. Short’s kindergarten students will read stories about the spring season during Readers Workshop.
• Ms. Walsh’s kindergarten students are writing responses to literature.  They are re-telling and giving their opinions about books read.
• First grade students will begin class experiments in science.  They will explore two-digit addition and subtraction in math.
• Ms. Alexander’s second grade students will begin a unit on standard measurement in math.
• Ms. Cook’s second grade students will begin studying the Response to Literature genre.  They will explore FCAT Explorer to prepare for third grade.
• Ms. Prophitt’s and Ms. Washington’s second grade students will study the Life Cycle of Living Things in science.
• Ms. Small’s second grade students are working on measurement in math.  In reading, they are noting details and summarizing stories.
• Ms. Solomon’s second grade students will study the Life Cycle of Plants and how they germinate.
• Ms. Atkins’ and Ms. Tompkins’ third grade students will learn about patterns in the sky and phases of the moon in science.  They will present state reports in Writers Workshop.
• Ms. Blaylock’s and Ms. Sheffield’s third grade students are working on report writing.  They are also learning about energy.
• Ms. Cooper’s and Ms. Naccarato’s third grade students are preparing for the transition to fourth grade by reviewing the writing process.  They will have completed nine published pieces in their writing portfolios.  They will continue to learn about the scientific process through hands-on experiments.
• Ms. Rollins’ third graders will focus on the moon phases and the scientific process in science.
• Ms. Bliss’ and Ms. Herbert’s fourth grade students will study plane geometry math.  This includes plotting coordinates.  They will begin a new unit in reading about heroes.
• Ms. Joseph’s fourth grade students will prefect their long division and multiplication skills this month.
• Ms. Peterson’s fourth grade students will study the human body in science and multi-digit multiplication and division in math.
• Ms. Wilder’s fourth grade students will present their World of Nations reports this month.  They will also begin a historical trip to medieval times.  This will encourage non-fiction texts, force and motion experiments and a look at life in a castle.
• Mr. Betts’ and Ms. Young’s fifth graders will read the novel Number the Stars by Lois Lowry this month.  They will focus on order of operations and graphing in math.
• Ms. Britt’s and Dawson’s fifth grade students are beginning a unit on probability in math.  They are practicing their skills in predicting and inferring along with problem solving in reading.
• Ms. Greenfield’s fifth graders will focus on stories about building relationships in reading.  They will begin with the novel Number the Stars by Lois Lowry.
• Ms. Hampton’s grades 1, 2, 4 and 5  music students will study American composers and how they influenced music in America.  Third graders will continue to practice for their upcoming program, “Let’s Sing America.” 
• Garden City students are required to read at least 20 minutes every night.  Reading is important!  Remember to log your reading.
• Stay informed about your school…The Parent Portal is located at https://dcps.mygradeportal.com.   You can use your parent username and password to monitor your child’s grades, assignment completion and attendance.  You may also visit your child’s teacher’s webpage.

 

 Family Involvement Activities

April 13…Arts Showcase…6:30 p.m.

April 17…OACF Charity Walk…8:30 a.m.

April 20-22… Awards Programs…See calendar

April 22…Students of the Month Reception…1:45 p.m.

 

Garden City students are smart and great and #1!

 

 

Bullying Prevention

 

 

Bullying has become a concern at Garden City.  Each student has the right to feel safe at school.  Please discuss this issue with your children.  Please let your child’s teacher know if he or she is a victim of bullying at our school.  It will be dealt with.

 

Florida Statute 1006.147, “The Jeffrey Johnston Stand Up for All Students Act," prohibits bullying and harassment of any student or employee of a public K-12 educational institution.

Bullying is specifically defined as systematically and chronically inflicting physical hurt or psychological distress on one or more students and may involve teasing, social exclusion, threat, intimidation, stalking, physical violence, theft, sexual, religious, or racial harassment, public humiliation, or destruction of property.

Harassment is any threatening, insulting, or dehumanizing gesture, use of data or computer software, or written, verbal, or physical conduct directed against a student or school employee that places a student or school employee in reasonable fear of harm to his or her person or damage to his or her property, has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s educational performance, opportunities, or benefits, or has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of a school.

Bullying and harassment can be direct (face to face) or indirect (behind somebody's back). It usually occurs in areas with the least structure and adult supervision such as on the playground, school bus, in bathrooms, locker rooms, hallways, and at bus stops. It may also occur on the phone, through video and text messages, three-way calling, or on the internet.

Bullying and/or harassment will not be tolerated in the Duval County Public System.

 

 

Kindergarten

K. Clark

S. Fowler

S. Powell

M. Ramirez

H. Smith

J. Smith

M. Williams

 

Grade 1

M. Allen

A. Desire

G. Johnson

C. Lewis

C. Ricks

H. Thomasson

 

Grade 2

J. Dixon

R. Duncan

R. Duncan

J. Graham

Z. Parrish

A. Roberts

A.Shaw

 

 Grade 3

B. Allen

D. Bennett

A. Darden

J. Ewers

A. Kilpatrick

J. Simpson

S. Smith

 

Grade 4

C. Cruzen

J. Lovejoy

C. Mayo

E. Mayes

M. Nairn

 

Grade 5

M. Bradley

F. DeVaughn

A. McNair

T. Shaw

K. Small

Our foster grandmas sponsored an egg hunt for Ms. Deckert’s kindergarten class.  Thanks Grandmas!  We LOVE you all!

·        Ayrian and Jaden, kindergarten, have been practicing the questioning strategy while reading independently.  Saniyah enjoys reading “just right books” out loud to Ms. Bias’ class.

·        Kindergarten students did a study of the phases of the moon and maintained Moon Journals last month.  They had fun learning all about the moon.

·        K. Small and A. Barbre, first grade, have read over 100 books!

·        K. Coleman, second grade, attended a dedication ceremony in Virginia in honor of his aunt, Wakkuna Jackson.  Wakkuna, a former Garden City student, was killed while serving our country in Afghanistan.

·        The following students’ artwork has been selected to be shown in the Annual Library Show.  Congratulations to A. Feacher, L. Thomas, K. Geiger, H. Edwards and K. Hooper.

·        Parents who sent in wish list items

·        Parents who attended a family involvement activity

·        Parents who chaperoned fieldtrips

·        Parents/families who have joined the PTA

·        PTA Board Members

·        Ms. Simone Clark        Ms. Kenisha Mixson

·        Ms. Jacquenee Wynn      Ms. Wanda Brown

·        Ms. Cheron Chestnut     Ms. Melanie Terry

·        Ms. Sylvia Ramirez      Ms. Felicia Gant

·        Ms. Kutana Brown  Mr. & Mrs. Ben McDonald

·        Ms. Francis Strickland  Ms. Leslie Manigualt

·        Ms. Tosa Royal          Ms. Mya Freeman

·        Ms. Niteral Gamble     

·        Ms. Sionette Jackson    Ms. Ezelinda Pagen

·        Ms. Donna Hudnall    and her son Teddy  

·         Ms. Erica Harrell         for donating a wish list     

·         Ms. Tina Lewis             item to each classroom.

·        Ms. Katrina Duncan

·        Ms. Meltonia Osborne

·        Ms. Julia Wilson

·        Ms. Charlene Dawston

·        Ms. Shamaya Horne

·        Ms. Kimberly Parker

·        Ms. Derema Waldron

·        Mr. Aurthus Wade

·        Ms. Debra Joshua

·        Ms. Helen Glenn

·        Ms. Amanda Wimberly

·        Ms. Tiffany White

·        Ms. Tiffany Johnson

·        Ms. Velissa Grace

·        Ms. Lynn Hancock

·        Ms. Patrice Means

·        Ms. Lisa Hodge

·        Chaperones for the kindergarten fieldtrip to the Jax Beach History Museum – April 16 4, 2010.  A volunteer card is required.

·        Chaperones for the first grade fieldtrip to the Library – April 27, 2010.  A volunteer card is required.

·        Chaperones for the fourth grade fieldtrip to the World of Nations – April 30, 2010.  A volunteer card is required.

Wish List          Wish List

·        Ms. Bias wishes for donations of hand sanitizer and buttons of all sizes, shapes and colors.

·        Ms. Brandon wishes for donations of hand sanitizer.

·        Ms. Broughton and Ms. Turner wish for donations of tissue, disinfectant wipes and snacks.

• Ms. Deckert wishes for donations of hand sanitizer and tissue.
• Ms. Short wishes for donations of snacks and juice boxes.
• Ms. Walsh wishes for donations of tissues.
• Ms. Carley and Ms. Frison wish for donations of hand sanitizer and tissue.
• Ms. Lampkin wishes for donations of tissue, anti-bacteria soap and pencils with erasers.
• Ms. Wills wishes for donations of hand sanitizer.
• Ms. Alexander wishes for donations of Fun Friday treats.
• Ms. McCray wishes for donations of pencils, snacks and hand sanitizer.
• Ms. Prophitt and Ms. Washington wish for a donation of tissue and pencils.
• Ms. Small wishes for donations of hand sanitizer, soap, tissue and Fun Friday treats.
• Ms. Solomon wishes for donations of pencils, notebook paper and glue sticks.
• Ms. Blaylock and Ms. Sheffield wish for donations of notebook paper.
• Ms. Cooper and Ms. Naccarato wish for donations of pencils, candy and Fun Friday treats.
• Ms. Rollins wishes for Clorox wipe.
• Ms. Bliss and Ms. Herbert wish for donations of pencils, tissue and copy paper.
• Ms. Peterson wishes for donations of pencils and erasers.
• Ms. Wilder wishes for donations of tin foil, glue sticks, masking tape, popsicle sticks and snacks.
• Mr. Betts and Ms. Young wish for donations of disinfectant wipes, notebook paper and copy paper.
• Ms. Britt and Ms. Dawson wish for donations of Clorox wipes and tissue.
• Ms. Greenfield wishes for donations of hand sanitizer, copy paper and pencils.