Kemp-Brazile-12/19

Parents-

 

First, thank you to Ashley Newell, our room mom, for organizing our class party. The kids loved it and I appreciate the effort. Thanks also to all the parents who came by and helped out.

 

Another huge thanks to all of you for the incredible collection of gift cards. Between those and the other gifts sent in, I am overwhelmed by your generosity. Thank you!

 

I hope you all have a great holiday. Be safe and I look forward to seeing the kids back in 2015!

 

Happy holidays!

Shane Brazile

 

 

 

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Brazile - Kemp - Question

Parents –

 

As you may remember, we've been reading Lois Lowry's series The Giver. Recently, a movie version of the first book, The Giver, was released. Our standards in 5^th require students to cite information to support their ideas, opinions, or information. I would like to show the movie to the class and then have them compare and contrast the movie to the print version.

 

The movie is rated PG-13, so I would need permission for each student to view the movie. I'd like to show it on Wednesday, so I would need the permission completed by Tuesday afternoon. I've set up a survey to capture the permissions in one place. Please follow the link below to complete this. Any child not receiving permission will be given an alternate assignment for the writing piece.

 

I watched the movie over the weekend. While I was upset that some of the movie was different from the book, I did not find anything that I found inappropriate, but I think that's a parental decision.

 

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/98QPYGS

 

Thanks for your help,

Shane Brazile

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Brazile - Kemp - Holiday Rotations

Parents-

 

Our 5^th grade team has a holiday rotation on December 21. The kids will rotate through each classroom, participating in different activities. For those activities, we need certain supplies. I'm pasting a link to a sign-up for those supplies (it includes mini marshmallows, toothpicks, gumdrops, and chocolate foil covered coins).

 

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4DA5A92FA2FA7-20142015

 

Thanks for your help,

Shane Brazile

 

 

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FW: New Flyer - New Day

Parents –

 

Sorry, there was a conflict with the times on the earlier email forward for girls. This is the correct version.

 

From: Jenni Briggs
Sent: Friday, December 05, 2014 12:40 PM
To: DL-KMP-5TH
Subject: New Flyer - New Day

 

To accommodate for any girls that may be in chorus, I've changed the days to Thursdays.  Please send the new flyer when you get a chance.

 

Thank you!

 

Jenni Briggs

Professional School Counselor

Kemp Elementary

678-594-8158 ext. 232

 

 

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FW: Girls' World Group

For our female students only….

 

 

From: Jenni Briggs
Sent: Friday, December 05, 2014 11:39 AM
To: DL-KMP-5TH
Subject: Girls' World Group

 

Fifth Grade Teachers,

 

I am going to offer my Girls' World Group after school this year.  It will be 5 sessions.  We will meet on Mondays in my room from 2:30 to 3:30 starting January 26^th.  It will be opened to the first 20 girls that sign up.  If I get a huge response, I will try to offer it more than one time.  I am attaching the flyer for this group opportunity.  Please forward it to your parents.  If possible, forward it to just the girls' parents, but if that is too much trouble, no problem just clarify in your email that it is for girls only.

 

Thank you!

 

Jenni Briggs

Professional School Counselor

Kemp Elementary

678-594-8158 ext. 232

 

 

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FW: December Counselor Newsletter

 

 

From: Jenni Briggs
Sent: Friday, December 05, 2014 11:29 AM
To: DL-KMP-KINDERGARTEN; DL-KMP-1ST; DL-KMP-2ND; DL-KMP-3RD; DL-KMP-4th; DL-KMP-5TH
Subject: December Counselor Newsletter

 

Teachers,

 

Please forward the attachment to your parents.

 

Thank you!

 

Jenni Briggs

Professional School Counselor

Kemp Elementary

678-594-8158 ext. 232

 

 

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Kemp - Brazile 12/5

Parents-

 

I was glad to hear everyone survived the holidays and Black Friday without any injuries. My family celebrated by passing the flu around. I was actually looking forward to the week back so I could get out of the house.

 

Here are the email highlights:

·         Symphony trip next Tuesday (December 9)

·         Social Studies test Thursday (December  11)

·         Science Test Tuesday (December 16)

·         They may have math work on IXL.com if they don't finish in school.

·         Roll Tide!

 

As always, the kids have been working hard. As a matter of fact, they've almost all completed our Social Studies and Science units BEFORE the deadline. The test for Social Studies is Thursday, December 11. In our discussions, they seem to have a great grasp on it all. Our Science test is the following Tuesday, December 16. Again, they seem to have mastered the Matter information. We had a few start off slow but they're picking up the pace now.

 

In Math, we've been working on adding/subtracting with decimals. I gave the kids another math skill benchmark and I'm assigning them IXL skills. At this point, I'd like to individualize the math instruction as much as possible. Some are ready to move beyond what we're working on and others need to solidify their foundations a little more before moving on. We'll continue with our math instruction in class and small groups (or individual), but the assignments each day/night may be different for each student. With the IXL skills, if they're not able to master the skill during school they will need to work on it at home (just be prepared for the "But Mr. Brazile doesn't give homework" arguments). I've told them I expect it to be mastered and they may need to complete at home so they've heard it from me.

 

In reading, we'll continue working on our various skills through novel study and skill work.

 

With writing, I'm having them focus on longer pieces of expository writing using specific examples to support their points. Running into a lot of bullet points and sentence fragments for their writing, so we'll focus on this until it's where we need it.

 

Next Tuesday, December 9 is our Performing Arts field trip to the symphony. We'll eat lunch early (around 10) that day, then board the bus to the symphony. We always arrive as it starts and then we leave right as it ends. Not sure how our timing is always so close, but I doubt it changes this year. We'll return around 1:30. I ask that the students dress appropriately. Some require their best outfits, but that's really a family decision in my opinion. We're going to the symphony with a bunch of other 5^th graders around the county. On one hand, it's the symphony. On the other, it's with a couple hundred 10-11 year olds. No tank tops, please.

 

Feel free to send any questions my way (about school). Actually, I'll answer any question, but I may have to make up the answer if it's not about school.

 

Have a good weekend and Roll Tide!

Shane Brazile

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FW: Can you help Harrison Theatre?

 

Harrison High School's Advanced Theatre students have written and are producing a children's show on December 11-13 at 5:00p.m. each night. Once Upon a Bedtime is an imaginative tale about stories created by siblings as they wait for Santa on Christmas Eve.  If you have little ones, I STRONGLY recommend that you bring them to one of the performances – the kids have really outdone themselves on this one; it is clever writing coupled with witty delivery (adults will enjoy the humor of the lines while kids will relish the slapstick approach).

Students are also presenting a 1940s radio show that is a tribute to the Golden Age of Radio and holiday tunes; the show is set in Station H-O-Y-A as characters struggle to save a failing radio station with a  singing competition. 

We hope that you can come to one or both!  Tickets are only $5 per show. For more information, contact the program director at marie.bruner@cobbk12.org

 

 

 

 

Marie Castro Bruner

Harrison High School Drama Teacher & Yearbook Advisor

School Store Manager & Publicity Coordinator

Advisor for Harrison Support Coalition & Drama Club

B.A. Agnes Scott College, M.Ed. Valdosta State University

Ph.D. Georgia State University

 

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FW: IOWA brochure

 

 

From: Mary Kale

Below you will find an informational brochure about the test and the report.  Please let us know if you have any questions. 

 

http://www.cobbk12.org/centraloffice/curriculum/Assessment/ParentBrochures/2014-15/Iowabrochure14-15.pdf

 

Cissi Kale, Assistant Principal

Kemp Elementary School
Phone| 678.594.8158
Email | mary.kale@cobbk12.org

 

 

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Kemp - Brazile 11/20/2014

Parents-

 

Just a few reminders and notes. Tomorrow is our last day before Thanksgiving break. I'm sure they're all ready for a break from me. I've been pushing them hard these past couple of weeks to go beyond the bare minimum. I'd like to see them giving their all each day. I know they can do more and I know they can do better.

 

Progress reports went home yesterday. Thanks to all who signed and sent back in. For those who haven't, please sign and send in tomorrow. Continue to check the grades online. I've had a ton of assignments turned in the last few days, so the grades have been changing daily.

 

I am still accepting "Error Analysis" on all math tests the day after the tests are returned. Only a few students are taking advantage of this. They need to tell me what they did wrong and show me the correct steps for a proper solution. They'll earn back ½ credit. If they are struggling with math in any area, this really helps with understanding (and putting some time in on IXL.com helps too).

 

Iowa test results were sent home today too. Look for them. If you have trouble understanding the scores, feel free to ask. I love these because they show the areas where they struggled on the test. (I use this data to design their instruction.)

 

Please let me know if I can help with anything.

Shane Brazile

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FW: Counselors' November Newsletter

 

 

From: Jenni Briggs
Sent: Monday, November 17, 2014 1:10 PM
To: DL-KMP-KINDERGARTEN; DL-KMP-1ST; DL-KMP-2ND; DL-KMP-3RD; DL-KMP-4th; DL-KMP-5TH
Cc: Mary Kale; Shea Thomas; Ashley Campoli
Subject: Counselors' November Newsletter

 

Teachers,

 

Please send this newsletter to your parents.

 

Thank you!

 

Jenni Briggs

Professional School Counselor

Kemp Elementary

678-594-8158 ext. 232

 

 

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Brazile - Kemp 11/11

Parents-

 

First I'd like to apologize. I did not realize that I had not sent home the last spelling tests. They're coming home today.

 

Secondly, I had a conversation with our media center staff. Because of the nature of our class, we have been able to send several students to the media center each day to work on technology. I am very thankful for this because it allows me to get every student onto a technology device daily. However, some of the students I've sent there have been disruptive and messy. Today, the staff reached their breaking point with the mess that was left. I will make sure our kids are able to view all of the required resources in class, but I will not allow them to go to the media center for a while so they understand what a privilege it is. It will create a headache and I will have to change some things up, but I think it's necessary.

 

On to what we're studying:

-          Reading – We started Son by Lois Lowry. It completed her 4-part Giver series. We will continue to work on various reading skills throughout the novel.

-          Writing – We are working on summarizing this week. We will take informational pieces and work on pulling out the most important facts into a well-written paragraph.

-          Social Studies – Continuing our "Changing Nation" unit. We wrap this up at the beginning of December. In our discussions, I've been focusing on how the inventions have helped our nation/world progress. We're also looking at how our progress impacted everyone both positively and negatively.

-          Science – Our "Matter" unit has begun. Focusing on the states of matter, as well as physical and chemical changes. This unit is short and somewhat abstract because we're talking about things that the kids can't readily touch/see. I'm trying to relate as much as possible to their everyday lives.

-          Math – We finished our first foray into division. Now we tackle addition and subtraction of decimals. Our mantra is: "Line up the decimal points!" If they do this (and borrow properly), they should do well. I suggest time on IXL each night to review this standard and they can look ahead to addition/subtraction of fractions.

 

I'm not sure if I'm overly sensitive to it, but there seems to be a big uptick in behavior problems and boundary testing with work lately. I will be more strict with it all until I feel we've gotten it back under control. I'm always available if you would like to meet or discuss anything. Planning is best (8:10-9:00 each day).

 

Thanks,

Shane Brazile

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FW: Counselor Newsletter

Hope you weren't as disappointed with the eclipse yesterday as I was. I really didn't peak until around 6:30, well after it was behind trees, houses, clouds for me. My kids were mad.

 

Anyhow, I've attached the counselor's newsletter. Also, Monday is Jump Rope for Heart. Please have them bring in their money and wear tennis shoes. It's also the start of Red Ribbon Week so they should wear red.

 

Thanks and have a great weekend!

Shane Brazile

 

 

 

From: Jenni Briggs
Sent: Friday, October 24, 2014 12:18 PM
To: DL-KMP-KINDERGARTEN; DL-KMP-1ST; DL-KMP-2ND; DL-KMP-3RD; DL-KMP-4th; DL-KMP-5TH
Cc: Shea Thomas; Mary Kale; Ashley Campoli
Subject: Counselor Newsletter

 

Please forward the attachment to your parents.  This is a second October Newsletter.

 

Thank you!

 

Jenni Briggs

Professional School Counselor

Kemp Elementary

678-594-8158 ext. 232

 

 

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FW: Reminder about Kindergarten photo

 

 

From: Lisa Solana [mailto:slsolana93@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, October 13, 2014 8:30 PM
To: Kimberly Manson; Lindsay Soley; Monique Bussell; Ong Hur; Shane Brazile; Shannon Surrency
Cc: Daniella DeFoor
Subject: Reminder about Kindergarten photo

 

Please forward the following reminder to parents who have not submitted their child's kindergarten photo:

 

Dear 5^th Grade Parents,

In previous years, yearbook has included each child's kindergarten picture as part of the 5^th grade pages.  In order to do it again this year, we need a Kindergarten or Pre-K school photo of your child.  We need your help!  Please scan your original picture (NOT a copy) and email it to slasolana@aol.com.  If you do not have access to a scanner, send in your child's picture labeled with their name and teacher's name.  (You will get your picture back.)  The deadline for sending in pictures is Friday, November 21^st.   Remember that photos in good condition will scan to be much clearer than faded or bent photos. 

 

Thanks,

Lisa Solana & Daniella DeFoor

Yearbook Committee Chairs

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Kemp - Brazile 10/13

Parents –

 

We made it through our first day of testing! All went well. Please make sure they have #2 pencils for testing this week. Thanks!

 

They seem to be dropping like flies. There's a bunch going around now and we've had several kids out lately (and more going). We ran out of the wipes that were sent in. If you'd like to send in more, I'd appreciate it. If your child feels sick, we will have them make up the Iowa test when they return (as long as it's within the testing window).

 

I'm still entering in the final grades for the first quarter. I'll let you know when they're finalized.

 

Thanks,

Shane Brazile

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Brazile - Kemp 10/8

Parents-

Hope your week is going well so far. We're working hard here as the quarter winds down. It ends Friday, October 10. Report cards will go home during conferences later in the month. To sign up for a conference, visit our class website (http://BrazileEducation.com). On the menu bar at top, find "Class Links." The conference sign up link is in that section. Or, since I have it handy - here's the direct link. 

Administration has asked us to remove the links after Friday so we can finalize the schedule. After that, we'll assign the remaining times and send home notice. So....please sign up for what works best for you. 

Testing occurs next week. This is the blurb I'm supposed to send to you regarding testing and middle school:

In the past, middle school has used a combination of CRCT and IOWA test scores for Advanced Content (AC) classes in middle school, with more of an emphasis on the IOWA score.  However, with the new Georgia milestone (replacement for the CRCT) coming into play, they are not really sure how the Milestone test is going to play into their decision making process.  The IOWA test may be the major determining factor in class placement.  Report card grades and teacher recommendations are not a considering factor in class placement. 

 

Fifth grade students will take the IOWA test next Monday through Thursday (Oct. 13 – 16).  Please make sure your child has eaten a good breakfast, had a good night's sleep, and is on time to school each day.

Please let me know if you have any questions or have trouble signing up for conferences.

Thanks,

Shane Brazile

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Conferences

Parents,

To sign up for conferences, please visit our class website. You can find the link under "Class Links" on our homepage at BrazileEducation.com


Thanks
Shane Brazile








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Conferences

Parents,

To sign up for conferences, please visit our class website. You can find the link under "Class Links" on our homepage at BrazileEducation.com


Thanks
Shane Brazile








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Conferences

Parents,

To sign up for conferences, please visit our class website. You can find the link under "Class Links" on our homepage at BrazileEducation.com


Thanks
Shane Brazile








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Brazile - Kemp

Parents –

 

I've decided to move our Science unit test and project due date to this Friday. I told the kids today so hopefully, they're all aware.

 

Thanks,

Shane Brazile

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Kemp - Brazile 10/3

Parents-

• Attached is a letter from our principal concerning the upcoming testing.
• Quarter ends next week. Report cards will be delivered during conferences (grades will be available online though if you have received your Synergy log in from the office).

That pretty much sums it up. If you need a Synergy log in, the county requires you to show ID at the office to get the information. Please let me know ahead of time so I can make sure the Synergy contact has it ready in the office before you arrive.

Finishing up our project units this week and next. In Social Studies, those that have put the most work/thought into the projects are the ones who know the most on the test. That may seem obvious, but I've been stressing to the kids that taking the easy way out and not putting thought into it may meet the project standard but isn't helping them learn. Only they know if they're truly trying. 

In Reading, we've begun Messenger by Lois Lowry. Kids seem to love it so far. It gets better and they're making great connections. If I could get them to think in Math like they think when we're reading.....

Speaking of which, I think the biggest obstacles we face deal with getting the kids to think deeply and critically. I'm working with some other teachers and researching to find ways to "trick" them into thinking. In other words, I'm trying to find ways to get them more excited about school.

Our next project units will try to move a little deeper into critical thinking, working our way into independent projects eventually. 

In Math, we'll be moving to division next week. One thing I've implemented with the kids is error analysis. If they do not score well on a test, they can do an error analysis to earn some points back. They have to explain where they made their mistake and the correct solution. I'm also allowing this on the Social Studies test. The goal is for them to learn the material, so I want them to take advantage of this. On the Social Studies error analysis, I want them to write a paper explaining the correct answer to their missed questions. It can be a lot of work if they did poorly, but that's a consequence of not putting the effort in on the front end.

Hope you all have a great weekend! Roll Tide (or War Eagle or Go Dawgs)!!

Shane Brazile

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FW: Counselor October Newsletter

 

 

From: Jenni Briggs
Sent: Monday, September 29, 2014 10:33 AM
To: DL-KMP-KINDERGARTEN; DL-KMP-1ST; DL-KMP-2ND; DL-KMP-3RD; DL-KMP-4th; DL-KMP-5TH
Cc: Shea Thomas; Mary Kale; Ashley Campoli
Subject: Counselor October Newsletter

 

Teachers,

 

Please forward this attachment to your parents.

 

Jenni Briggs

Professional School Counselor

Kemp Elementary

678-594-8158 ext. 232

 

 

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FW: lunch and learn

 

 

From: Michelle Stevens
Sent: Monday, September 29, 2014 10:47 AM
To: DL-KMP-STAFF
Subject: lunch and learn

 

Hello teachers and staff!!!  I have attached our next lunch and learn form.  We are having Dan Wilkins from Franklin Covey speak to parents about the 7 habits!!  Please email this to parentsJ .  We appreciate you all so much!!! 

 

Michelle Stevens

Professional School Counselor

Kemp Elementary

865 Corner Road

Powder Springs, Ga 30127

678-594-8158

 

 

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Rock Eagle

I just woke up from a long nap. I was exhausted. Rock Eagle was a lot of fun and a lot of activity. I hope the kids that went enjoyed it.

I would like to thank Mr. Bush, Mrs. Crittenden, Mrs. Jackson, and Mrs. Mascheri for being chaperones. They were great and this would not have been as great without them. Besides the first meal, that was the best we've ever seen the cafeteria after meals. And the cabins were in great shape! Thanks to the chaperones!

Thanks also to the kids. They were well behaved and that's very appreciated!

Have a great weekend!
Shane Brazile








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Kemp - 9/23 - Urgent

Parents –

 

If your child is not attending Rock Eagle, please let me know if they will be attending school or not. (We have a plan for them, we just need to know how many will attend, so we can get them in an adequately-sized classroom.)

 

For those attending Rock Eagle, the supply list and letter went home before the fall break. I'm attaching another copy for your reference. A few things to make sure you remember of extreme importance:

·         Send any needed medication and the signed permission form in a bag with the child's full name on the outside.

·         Arrive by 7:10am and bring luggage to the wall outside our classroom (neatly lined up).

·         Send them with a towel.

·         Send them with deodorant. (This is really more of a benefit for the people around the kids.)

·         Send a pillow.

·         Send sheets or a sleeping bag.

·         Send a water bottle.

·         Send 2 pairs of shoes, including one that can be thrown away (socks too).

·         Send something for cool nights (sweatshirt, etc.)

·         Snacks can be sent in a bag labeled with their full name for throughout the trip. We'll take them up and make them available in our "home" base. They can't have food in the cabins at all.

·         The 5^th grade team has said no electronics, including cell phones, are allowed (except for chaperones).

 

We will arrive Friday around 2:30pm. I'll send updates via Remind101 texts on your phone. Anyone not picked up by 3:00pm will be placed in ASP.

 

I plan on updating a Rock Eagle page throughout the trip with pictures. It will be linked on our homepage at www.BrazileEducation.com.

 

Chaperones, there will be a meeting before boarding the bus to go over expectations. If you want to drive your own vehicle, please let me know today. Your child can ride home with you Friday, but must ride the bus to Rock Eagle. If you're leaving your vehicle, please park in the front lot by the kindergarten playground.

 

If you have any questions, please let me know.

 

Thanks,

Shane Brazile

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Important - Brazile Kemp 9/11

Parents –

 

Here's the important part of this email - If you are planning to chaperone the Rock Eagle trip, we need you to make the final payment by tomorrow. We have to finalize everything and will have to adjust our rosters for those not going.

 

Fall break is next week (I know you know this, but just want to make sure). Enjoy the time with your families. I look forward to hearing all about the educational trips you have planned! Personally, I'll be studying math in the Caribbean.

 

Please enjoy your time and be safe.

Shane Brazile

 

 

 

 

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Kemp - Brazile 9/10

Parents -

- Progress Reports go home today. I'm sending one to each student. For more details, check out Synergy or send me a note and I'll get you what you need. Please sign the reports and return.

- We finished Gathering Blue today. The kids loved it. I'm impressed with how excited they are. We'll try to do the next book, Messenger, also by Lois Lowry. I only have one copy and I will be doing a read aloud. I'll project it on the screen, but feel free to get your student a copy if you'd like.

Thanks,

Shane Brazile

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Rock Eagle

Fifth Grade Parents,

 

As of today, we are approximately $5000 short of having enough funds for the Rock Eagle field trip.  If you haven't paid, or contacted your child's teacher about payment, please send your payment in tomorrow.  If you are a chaperone, please make sure you have sent in the full $350 for both you and your child.  If you have already paid, please disregard this email. 

 

Thanks,

Fifth Grade Teachers

 

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Kemp - Brazile 9/5

Parents –

 

Another week down. Just want to fill you in on what we've accomplished and where we're going.

 

Here are the highlights, as always read on if you want more. Ignore the rest if you're busy, I won't be offended.

·         Math – moving to whole number multiplication next week

·         Reading – working on skills through the novel, Gathering Blue

·         Writing – working on building up writing with details

·         Spelling – the kids need to think more about how patterns affect sound

·         Social Studies and Science – project work continues

 

We finished up our Place Value unit in math and had our benchmark for the next unit, Multiplication with Whole Numbers. We'll be looking at understanding multiplication, specifically that in two digit multiplication, it's the ones place and tens place being multiplied. We'll have a computation test, problem solving test, and the skills test next Friday (based on what we accomplish during the week). Any kids looking for something to do at home should jump on IXL for a while. I talked to some of the kids this past week about my plan in math, and I'll fill them all in Monday. I'd like to encourage them to do some extra work on IXL. Any student who completes an hour of IXL work during the week (Saturday to Friday) will be eligible for a 5 point bonus on a math test. My hope is that they won't need the bonus with the extra effort.

 

In Reading, we're working on book 2 of Lois Lowry's Giver series – Gathering Blue. I was really impressed by their insight. I've never had anyone "get" the color inferences until this class. I thought I would have to "baby-step" them into it. I was wrong. Ask them about the book, I hope you see the same excitement I see.

 

In Writing, we're working on details. I'm looking for it in the journal entries we complete during the week and in their Social Studies and Science work. We discuss how details enhance the understanding in our reading and I'm trying to show them how that translates to all writing.

 

With Social Studies and Science, we're still working on the project units (Civil War and Constructive/Destructive Forces). I don't do traditional lectures, but we still talk quite a bit about our subjects. Yesterday, after I decided I "didn't want to teach anymore," we went outside to identify destructive forces at work in our "backyard" (the school's backyard, not my backyard – can you see me walking them down Corner Road…). They really seemed to like it when I wasn't teaching.

 

We're working on the spelling throughout the year. The big issue, even though I explain it daily, is that the kids aren't thinking about how the spelling patterns affect the sound. They'll write that their words all have a "g" or they're all verbs. So much effort to not have to think about spelling…If only we could harness it for good. I've been very strict in the grading in regards to their Word Study sheets so I'm hoping they see that they need to put in some more brain effort.

 

I think they're starting to understand that most everything we do in this class is focused on thinking. It's the process that's the most important. I don't care if they have a bunch of big words, I want to see that they understand the topic. If they master the thinking, they'll be smarter. They can work on making it pretty later.

 

Thanks for your support and have a great weekend,

Shane Brazile

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FW: Recorder Order Form

 

 

From: Jennifer Mascheri
Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2014 9:57 AM
To: DL-KMP-5TH; DL-KMP-4th
Subject: Recorder Order Form

 

Teachers,

Please send this out to your parents as a reminder that this Friday, Sept. 5^th is the LAST day to turn in order forms to purchase recorders from me!!

 

Thanks

Jennifer

 

Jennifer Mascheri

Music Teacher

Kemp Elementary School

 

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FW: September Counselor Newsletter

From our counselors

 

From: Jenni Briggs
Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2014 1:40 PM
To: DL-KMP-KINDERGARTEN; DL-KMP-1ST; DL-KMP-2ND; DL-KMP-3RD; DL-KMP-4th; DL-KMP-5TH
Subject: September Counselor Newsletter

 

Some of our parents weren't able to open the newsletter in word.  Here it is in a .pdf format if you feel you need to resend it. 

 

Thanks!

Jenni Briggs

Professional School Counselor

Kemp Elementary

678-594-8158 ext. 232

 

 

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Brazile - Kemp 8/28

Parents –

 

Quick note – thanks for sending in Rock Eagle permission slips. We'll be able to get spots and buses reserved with an accurate count.

 

I sent home Performing Arts permission slips today. I know a few didn't bring these as I've just found a couple on the floor.

 

There is also a stack of papers that were returned. I normally won't have such a large stack but we were advised not to enter new grades into our system due to an upgrade. I like to get papers back quickly under normal circumstances. I've advised the kids to check Synergy once a week at least, so they can see if they're missing anything. This is especially important for those who like to remain anonymous on their assignments (they don't put a name on the paper). I had about a dozen from math assignments. Somewhat frustrating. I think they were all claimed today, so I'll replace the zeroes online soon. Any missing assignments (zeroes online) can be turned in still.

 

Thanks,

Shane Brazile

 

 

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Kemp - Rock Eagle

Parents -

We need the Rock Eagle permission slips and first payment tomorrow. If you've already paid, thanks! If we're not able to collect enough funds, we will not be able to have the trip. Also, if we don't have all of the permission slips returned, we can't reserve enough spots.

Thanks,

Shane Brazile

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Kemp - Brazile 8/21

Parents -

Good morning! Just want to cover a couple things.

First, not to sound like a Kindergarten teacher, but I'm so proud of you! The first wave of projects usually elicit some anxiety in the parents. The kids seem to be handling it well. We always have growing pains with it. Remember this is usually their first experience (academically) with this level of freedom and responsibility. I want them to feel some pressure, but I want them to problem solve and discover how to work through deadlines. I will get them all to a B level with these first projects (whatever it takes) so they understand the how of completing the projects.

Second, we're starting our next book, Gathering Blue, by Lois Lowry. It's the next book in The Giver series. Some of the kids inquired about getting their own copy. They're welcome to get their own copy whether it's hard copy or on a device. Currently, we only have enough for 23 of our 28 to have a hard copy so they're sharing. We'll try to continue the series with Messenger after this. There will be a lot of sharing with that since I only have a few copies. I will read it aloud to them as it starts to tie the first two books together. Great series and offers a good bit of deep inferences.

Thanks,

Shane Brazile

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Kemp - Brazile 8/18

Parents-

 

Most important - Tomorrow is picture day. Forms went home today.

 

Today was packed. I think they're a little overwhelmed. I gave them a ton of information today and we seemed to work against the clock all day.

 

We started our projects today. Those that have devices can bring them (if I have the BYOD form and the county Tech form on file). I'm able to get 3 on desktops, 4 in media center, and 4 on ipads in the classroom at a time. I've encouraged them to use the time to research only and keep notes. I thought they did a great job today with all they had thrown at them. I did have a few that had trouble with the freedom during the research time, but I think we're getting a handle on it. Anxiety was a little high for some when they kept asking me what to write and I told them we had to research it. We'll work through it all. They thought it would be much faster if I just told them the answers.

 

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Thanks,

Shane Brazile

 

 

 

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Kemp - Brazile 8/15

Parents-

Another week down. Finally. WE've spent a good chunk of the week completing needed benchmarks and pre-tests. With that out of the way, we can finally get into teaching and learning.

Here are the highlights of the email:

• Social Studies and Science units should only be worked on at school.
• Students can bring own devices next week if proper forms have been completed.
• Unit grades will build up in the online grade book (from C up to Bs and As).
• Spelling groups and Reading groups start next week.
• Homework isn't required, but I have a lot of resources online for them to check out.
• We finished The Giver which is released tonight in theaters.

Feel free to read on or save for later...

I've introduced our Social Studies Civil War unit to the kids and we worked on one of the projects together today so they understand the "how." I showed the how we always start by reading directions, then taking notes of our research so we can complete the project afterwards. We will work more on these each day from this point forward. I do not want the kids working on these at home. The unit is designed so it works in stages teaching the kids about research and completing projects as we go. Parts are set up so they have to ask questions of me. It's my opportunity to teach them one on one about the subject matter or the process.

The units will receive a grade based on the number of projects completed. I'm aiming for each student to achieve at least the B level. If they want the A level, they'll work on the projects in that area during class while completing the B level. I'll enter the grades as they complete each stage. You may look online and see a C one day and once they complete the next level, it will change to a B. 

We'll start Science projects next week. Our unit is the Constructive and Destructive Forces unit. 

Since we're starting our research units, students can bring in their own devices as long as they connect through the BYOD network at school. I must also have signed technology and BYOD permission forms for them. If you have the paperwork at home, please send it in as soon as possible.

I don't have homework that I expect completed each week. However, I encourage them to read at least an hour each week. Math work can be helpful and IXL is a great site for that. I'll have their log ins soon for those new to Kemp. We have a plethora of instructional videos available for Science and Social Studies. They're entertaining and instructional.

Monday, we'll start our Spelling groups and Reading groups.

Speaking of reading, we completed The Giver by Lois Lowry. Just in time for the movie version to be released tonight. Don't be surprised if they ask to see it. The book was great, but I have no idea about the movie.

Have a great weekend and please let me know if you have any questions,

Shane Brazile

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