Friday, December 18, 2015

Holidays - Kemp - Brazile

Parents –

 

They're all yours!! They were actually very good today. We had rotations and I had several teachers tell me how good our class was for them. That makes me happy.

 

Thank you to Mrs. Tarpley and Mrs. Stimson for organizing our class party Thursday. Thanks to everyone who supplied treats too! The kids enjoyed it!

 

I especially want to thank you all for the gifts! Very generous and I'm so appreciative. I hope you all have a great break, stay safe and enjoy the time with your kids.

 

Shane Brazile

 

 

 










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Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Kemp - Brazile 12/16

Parents-

Hope everyone's week is going well. The next couple days here are usually rather busy, so I'd like to send out a message now. 

Please remember the class holiday party is tomorrow (Thursday, December 17) at 1:00pm. Thank you to Mrs. Tarpley and Mrs. Stimson for their work on the party. Thank you also to everyone who donated supplies. 

Speaking of supplies, thanks to everyone who donated for the rotations on Friday. If you still have some, please send in tomorrow so we can get those organized.

Jump back to the party Thursday, the kids are having a gift exchange. The information sheets went home Monday for who your child has in the exchange. Please send those in tomorrow. If your child does not bring a gift, they can not participate. Unfortunately, this means another student also will not receive a gift. 

I should have the majority of grading finished and entered by Friday for the second quarter. If I do not finish, I'll pick back up when I return in January. 

I hope you all have a great Christmas and holiday season. Please be safe. Enjoy your family time. 
Shane Brazile











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Monday, December 14, 2015

Kemp - Brazile

Parents - 

The countdown is on! Last week before our break. It will be a busy one for us. Last week was busy too as we wrapped up our Science unit (Electricity and Magnetism). We'll finish up our WWI, Jazz Age, and the Great Depression unit this week (test tomorrow). I've noticed a pattern that the kids do well with connections and hands-on information on tests, but they're having trouble with vocabulary. We usually complete those activities first so they're familiar with it and we use it in our discussions, but that's the biggest area of weakness overall. I'm reminding the kids to go over that before our next test.

Last week, we completed the national Hour of Code. The kids loved it! I have links on our website under "Class Links" > "Great Links" if your child wants to continue what we started (http://brazile.education/#class).

I sent home the info sheets for your child's gift exchange partner on Friday. Our class holiday party is Thursday, December 17 at 1:00pm. 

My goal for this week: survive. Academically, we'll be working on finishing Gathering Blue. Impressed with their inferencing skills. I like our discussions about the book and the hidden meanings found throughout. In Social Studies, we have our unit test Tuesday and all projects are due. We're not having spelling or math tests this week. We're taking Touchstone tests for Reading (Monday) and Math (Tuesday), which give us an idea of how well your child is progressing compared to others in the class, the school, and the district. They do not factor into grades, yet they're incredibly important because of the data they provide me. 

It is a lighter workload for them this week, but I'll keep them busy. We also have holiday related activities (Tuesday, time with Mrs. Kale, Thursday, hot chocolate in the media center and then our holiday party, Friday, sing along and holiday rotations with 5th grade teachers).

I hope to catch up on grading this week. I get a little bogged down at the end of the quarter. I'll be entering grades all day, each day this week. All late work gets pushed back while I get all the on-time assignments entered. 

Have a great week!
Shane Brazile











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Thursday, December 10, 2015

FW: Author's Visit Today

 

 

From: Jenni Briggs
Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2015 1:03 PM
To: DL-KMP-STAFF <DL-KMP-STAFF@cobbk12.org>
Subject: Author's Visit Today

 

Teachers, please forward this to your parents.  Thank you!

 

Parents,

 

We really enjoyed having Julia Cook visit Kemp today.  She writes amazing children's books that help children and parents with everyday topics.  Your children are bringing home book order forms today.  If you would like to get a book before the holiday break, please turn in the order form and send in the money tomorrow, Friday, December 11.  If you send in an order form next week, we will get the books to you after the break.  There is no tax or shipping and handling.  Check out her website:

 

http://www.juliacookonline.com/books/

 

She will autograph the book as well!  Let us know if you have any questions!

 

Jenni Briggs

Professional School Counselor

Kemp Elementary School

678-594-8158 ext. 232

 

 

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Friday, December 4, 2015

FW: MasterChef Junior

Anyone interested?

From: Shea Thomas
Sent: Friday, December 04, 2015 3:17 PM
To: DL-KMP-STAFF
Subject: FW: MasterChef Junior

Please feel free to forward to your parents.

 

From: Barbara Swinney
Sent: Friday, December 04, 2015 3:12 PM
To: DL-ES-Swinney <DL-ES-Swinney@cobbk12.org>
Subject: MasterChef Junior

 

MasterChef Junior coming to Atlanta Saturday, December 12th looking for kids who love to cook and want to try out for this fun lighthearted show!

 

masterchefjuniorcasting.com 










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Thursday, December 3, 2015

FW: Kindergarten Pictures

Parents –

 

I've updated the list below for the pictures we've received. Note the deadline of December 18.

 

Thanks,

Shane Brazile

 

 

From: Daniella DeFoor [mailto:daniella.defoor@comcast.net]
Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2015 5:33 PM
To: Shannon Surrency <SHANNON.SURRENCY@cobbk12.org>; Shane Brazile <Shane.BRAZILE@cobbk12.org>; Lynn Sieland-Peterson <Lynn.SIELAND-PETERSON@cobbk12.org>; Monique Bussell <MONIQUE.BUSSELL@cobbk12.org>; Ong Hur <Ong.Hur@cobbk12.org>; Rachel Greene <Rachel.Greene@cobbk12.org>; Lindsay Soley <LINDSAY.SOLEY@cobbk12.org>; Kimberly Manson <KIMBERLY.MANSON@cobbk12.org>
Subject: Kindergarten Pictures

 

5th grade teachers,

 

Please make another request to your parents for a kindergarten/pre-school picture for those students who haven't already sent one in or were on our list from our archives. They can email me a copy or send a physical copy in to be scanned.

 

Thank you for your help!

 

Daniella

 


From: Shane Brazile [mailto:Shane.BRAZILE@cobbk12.org]
Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2015 7:17 AM
Subject: FW: Kindergarten Pictures

 

Dear 5th Grade Parents,

            We need your help! In previous years, yearbook has included each child's kindergarten picture as part of the 5th grade pages.  In order to do it again this year, we need a Kindergarten (or Pre-K) school photo of your child. Please scan your original picture (NOT a copy) and email it to daniella.defoor@comcast.net.  If you do not have access to a scanner, send in your child's picture labeled with their name and teacher's name and I will scan it.  (You will get your picture back.)  The deadline for sending in pictures is Friday, December 18th.   Remember that photos in good condition will scan to be much clearer than faded or bent photos.  Please, realize this request is for yearbook only and is in no way related to the end of the year 5th grade slide show.

If your name is listed below, we already have your child's kindergarten photo from our archives.

 

Thank you for your help.

 

Daniella DeFoor

Yearbook Editor

 

 

Brazile

Reece Coppage

Blake Dwelle

Conor Enabnit

Jacob Fields

Carrington Giles

Gavin Heinmiller

Knox Henderson

Zachary Langley

Cristina Meireles

Cole Montoya

Bryson Morgan

Addison Newberry

Isabella Smith

Ella Stimson

Luke Vansant

 










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Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Holiday supplies

Parents –

 

On Friday, December 18, the 5th graders will participate in our holiday rotations. The classes will rotate to each 5th grade homeroom to complete an activity. Some of these activities require supplies. If you would like to help out, click this link:  http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4DA5A92FA2FA7-holiday

 

Thanks for your help!

 

An update to what's going on in our class is found under "Class Blog" here: http://brazile.education/#class

 

Please let me know if you have any questions,

 

Shane Brazile

 

 

 

 










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Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Kemp - Brazile 11/18

Parents –

 

Progress reports went home today. If you have a question about the grades, feel free to ask. If the kids are submitting work digitally, they're to write their name, date, subject, and assignment name on a piece of paper along with how they submitted the assignment (Office 365, Dropittome, email, flash drive, etc.). If they don't do that step, I don't know where to look to grade it. If it's on a flash drive, they need to give me the flash drive. So, all that to say that if you see a zero, they may have it completed and I just haven't received it.

 

I've made a section on our home page for class news that will cover any important news, as well as what we're studying each week (http://Brazile.Education/#class) .

 

Thanksgiving Break next week. Enjoy the family time!

Shane Brazile










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Monday, November 16, 2015

Kemp - supplies needed

Sorry for the last minute, but our Science lab is asking for supplies by the end of this week.


Thanks!
Shane Brazile




From: Shannon Surrency
Sent: Friday, November 13, 2015 3:53 PM
To: Shane Brazile; Ong Hur; Monique Bussell; Lynn Sieland-Peterson; Rachel Greene; Kimberly Manson; Lindsay Soley
Subject: Please read by MONDAY - supplies needed

On Monday, please either ask your room mom or send out an email or sign up genius for the following supplies for science lab.  The supplies are needed by Friday, November 20, 2015 for lessons after Thanksgiving.

 

2 boxes of Chex cereal (any kind of Chex will do)

2 bags of plain M&Ms (large bags, not the individual baggies)

1 bag/box of raisins (not the little individual ones)

2 bags of the skinny pretzel sticks

5 strands of string lights (they can be new or used light sets as long as they work – any length is fine)

 

 










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Friday, November 6, 2015

Kemp - Brazile

Parents-

 

Kids did well at the symphony today. It's nice to have them well behaved when we're away from school.

 

We have our Changing Nation unit test on Monday for Social Studies. We'll start the Electricity and Magnetism Science unit next week.

 

I have the Rock Eagle forms on the website, they're due November 10, along with the first payment. Look under "Class Links." Also found there is the Six Flags Read to Succeed reading log. The kids can complete this to earn a free ticket to Six Flags. Those are due by February 5.

 

Have a safe weekend! Stay dry!

 

Roll Tide!!

Shane Brazile










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Thursday, November 5, 2015

Kemp Brazile

Parents –

 

Good morning! Here are the highlights of this email:

 

·        Symphony field trip Friday, we leave at 10:30 and return at 1:30.

·        Rock Eagle permission forms (and first payment of $59) due November 11. Forms Attached and on website.

·        Thanksgiving lunch for 5th is Friday, November 13 from 12:15 until 12:50. Lunch for guests is $3.50.

 

That covers the important info. In class here's what we're working on:

 

Reading: Finishing The Giver today, will move to Gathering Blue next. I'll continue to model reading skills while reading and we'll work on skills through our reflections.

 

Writing: Informational writing, using details to support ideas. Narrative writing, using details.

 

Math: Finishing dividing with decimals. Start on fractions next week. Kids should be working on IXL at home.

 

Social Studies: Finishing our Changing Nation unit next week.

 

Science: Finished Matter unit, will start Electricity and Magnetism next week.

 

I've encouraged the kids to continually check the grades online. With the large number of graded assignments, I'm entering as quickly as I can. If there's a "0," I do not have the assignment. If they believe they've completed it, they need to see me ASAP so we can find it together. I try to put comments online and/or on their papers so they understand how the work is graded. If it's submitted via Office 365, I've made comments (sometimes just "Good Job" but also grades). To see the comments, click "Review" on Word or "Comments" on PowerPoint to view the comments.

 

Thanks and please let me know if you have any questions.

Shane Brazile










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Friday, October 30, 2015

FW: O365

For your information….

 

From: Lynn Mcgee
Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2015 1:17 PM
To: DL-KMP-STAFF <DL-KMP-STAFF@cobbk12.org>
Subject: O365

 

Good afternoon!

 

Please share the attached information with Kemp ES families via email and/or your class blogs.  Thanks!

 

Also, let me know how I can help support you in using Office 365 in your classrooms.  I'd love to come in and work with you all.  J

 

Lynn McGee

Technology Training/Integration Specialist

Department of Instructional Technology

Cobb County School District

http://www.cobbk12.org/centraloffice/instructionaltechnology/

 

 










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Thursday, October 29, 2015

FW: Kindergarten Pictures

Dear 5th Grade Parents,

            We need your help! In previous years, yearbook has included each child's kindergarten picture as part of the 5th grade pages.  In order to do it again this year, we need a Kindergarten (or Pre-K) school photo of your child. Please scan your original picture (NOT a copy) and email it to daniella.defoor@comcast.net.  If you do not have access to a scanner, send in your child's picture labeled with their name and teacher's name and I will scan it.  (You will get your picture back.)  The deadline for sending in pictures is Friday, December 18th.   Remember that photos in good condition will scan to be much clearer than faded or bent photos.  Please, realize this request is for yearbook only and is in no way related to the end of the year 5th grade slide show.

If your name is listed below, we already have your child's kindergarten photo from our archives.

 

Thank you for your help.

 

Daniella DeFoor

Yearbook Editor

 

 

Brazile

Reece Coppage

Blake Dwelle

Conor Enabnit

Jacob Fields

Carrington Giles

Gavin Heinmiller

Knox Henderson

Zachary Langley

Cristina Meireles

Cole Montoya

Bryson Morgan

Addison Newberry










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Friday, October 16, 2015

Kemp - Brazile 10/16

Parents - 

We've just about wrapped up this week. While the kids are busy working on their new Social Studies (The Changing Nation) and Science (Matter) units, I'm trying to print report cards for next week. I look forward to seeing you during Conference Week. If you forgot your time, just let me know and I'll reply with your time. If you have any concerns and topics you want to cover, feel free to let me know if you need me to compile anything ahead of time. I'll go over their scores that I have and review the report card. I know it's all online, but I'll go over any areas of concern. 

With Conference week, we will dismiss 2 hours early all next week. We'll be under a time crunch during the day, so we will not have Spelling next week. 

In Reading, we're continuing The Giver by Lois Lowry. We'll work on various skills and I'll model different skills during the read-alouds. 

In Writing, we'll work on our expository writing through our unit work and more narrative writing. This quarter, we'll complete narrative pieces in one sitting as well as editing.

In Social Studies, we're working on the period after Reconstruction through the Spanish-American War. The kids were given checklists, but everything is online at http://Brazile.education/social_studies/changing_nation1.html

In Science, the Matter unit has begun. Again, they have checklists, but it's at http://Brazile.education/science/matter.html

Speaking of Science (nice segue), we need some supplies (and some for rotations on October 30). Here's a link if you'd like to sign up http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4DA5A92FA2FA7-supplies

Thanks!

Have a great weekend! Roll Tide!! 
Shane Brazile









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Monday, October 5, 2015

Kemp - Brazile

Parents-

 

Hope you're all doing well. We had a good first day of Iowa testing. Tomorrow, we'll have Written Expression, then Math on Wednesday, and Social Studies/Science on Thursday. There's no scheduled testing on Friday. Because of that, I'd like to move the planned class science test to Friday. We do not have spelling or math tests this week. We test each day until about 10-10:30. No parents are allowed in the building during that time.

 

I have forms for you to sign for your conference times, but since you made the times online I'm guessing you're ok with the times. If you did not sign up online, I'm sending home your conference time today. Please sign that form and return to confirm. If you signed up online but would still like to confirm your appointment, let me know and I'll send the form home for you.

 

Thanks,

Shane Brazile










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Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Kemp - Brazile

Parents-

Good morning. Hope everyone enjoyed some family time during the fall break. We're moving closer to the end of the first quarter. We'll be wrapping up our projects in Social Studies and Science soon. I think we have a few that are learning the importance of time management and organization. The first quarter is always a learning process. 

The quarter ends next week, but report cards will not be distributed until conferences which start October 19th. I've set up a sign up form to get conferences set up. The link will be inactive after October 1st. The link to sign up is: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4da5a92fa2fa7-brazile2

You can also find it on our class website under "Class Links." There, you can also view a few of the dioramas the kids have created under the "Showcase" tab. More pictures to come later.

Had a problem this morning with quite a bit of the class extending their vacation on their math work. We were not able to finish it all in class so they were to do it at home. Some did, some didn't, some did it halfway. Tomorrow, they see a darker side of Mr. Brazile if they don't have their work completed. Actually, they'll see Mrs. Thomas. Hoping it lights a fire under those who are still vacationing. 

Thanks, and please let me know if you have any questions.
Shane Brazile









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Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Kemp - Brazile 9/16

Parents-

 

Main points for the email:

·        Chaperone notices went out by email last week and hard copy this week. I need them back as soon as possible so we can draw out chaperone names (we'll notify everyone on October 8th).

·        Project due dates are being pushed back.

·        School is boring and I want to change it.

 

Now for the long-winded version. Actually the chaperone part above said what I want to say about that. For projects, I've re-evaluated the due dates and while I think it's possible, I think it's too aggressive for this group this early in the year. I'm moving the due dates back a little. I still need to meet some deadlines in order to meet quarter dates but I'm pushing the next due dates back. I'll have it updated on the website soon.

 

I redesign the projects each year and I've tried to trim out the "busy work" and focus more on the content. In doing so, I think it's very boring. I'm not seeing the creativity in the project production that I was hoping for, but I don't think the parameters I set really allow for it. I can't change this unit, but know I'm working on changing it all for the next units. I want to do more critical thinking and increase the creativity. School needs to be more fun and more engaging, my aim is to get there soon. In saying that, I want to point out that we have a talking problem. Now that we've admitted we have a problem, we'll work on fixing it. I'm cracking down this week or I'm ripping my ears off. Since I need them for my glasses, I'm opting for the former.

 

Please let me know if you have any questions.

 

Thanks,

Shane Brazile

 

 










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Friday, September 11, 2015

Kemp - Brazile 9/11

Parents -

I'm extremely frustrated. Not with your kids, but with my memory. I'm attaching a form I was supposed to send out today about the Rock Eagle trip in April. The gist is that we have too many who want to chaperone. Normally, volunteers are good, but there's not enough space for the teachers, kids, and chaperones. So, I'm attaching a sheet to let you know that we can only take 5 chaperones per classroom and we need a deposit by October 29th. 

Also, I have Spirit Wear to deliver to the kids (at least those who ordered it) on Monday.

Math tests went home today. Their error analysis is due Monday morning (they know how to do this - correct each problem on a separate page and attach to the original test). 

Have a good weekend and Roll Tide!,
Shane Brazile









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Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Kemp - Brazile

Parents –

 

·        Progress Reports coming home today

·        Math – working on decimal multiplication, then decimal division (IXL skill correlations listed below)

·        Social Studies – Starting Civil War/Reconstruction unit

·        Science – Constructive/Destructive Force unit

·        Reading – continuing Hatchet

·        Writing – continued expository writing in S.S./Science

 

I'm sending home a progress report for each student. It's reflective of what's online through ParentVue. All grades are entered for assignments I've received as of 9:00am this morning (Wednesday). I'll send personal notes for any student with a grade below a C.

 

For Math, some have asked for the IXL correlations for what we're studying in Math. We're working on decimal multiplication this week and next, before moving to decimal multiplication after that. IXL correlations  for both are shown below.

 

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Shane Brazile

 

 

The IXL skill is the letter and number at the end of each line (for example "F.12").

·        5.MCC5.NBT.5 Fluently multiply multi-digit whole numbers using the standard algorithm.

o   Multiply by 2-digit numbers: complete the missing steps (Fifth grade - F.12)

o   Multiply 2-digit numbers by 2-digit numbers (Fifth grade - F.13)

o   Multiply 2-digit numbers by 3-digit numbers (Fifth grade - F.14)

o   Multiply 2-digit numbers by larger numbers (Fifth grade - F.15)

o   Multiply by 2-digit numbers: word problems (Fifth grade - F.16)

o   Multiply three or more numbers up to 2 digits each (Fifth grade - F.17)

o   Multiply by 3-digit numbers (Fifth grade - F.18)

o   Multiply three numbers up to 3 digits each (Fifth grade - F.19)

o   Multiply three or more numbers: word problems (Fifth grade - F.20)

·        5.MCC5.NBT.6 Find whole-number quotients of whole numbers with up to four-digit dividends and two-digit divisors, using strategies based on place value, the properties of operations, and/or the relationship between multiplication and division. Illustrate and explain the calculation by using equations, rectangular arrays, and/or area models.

o   Properties of multiplication (Fifth grade - F.6)

o   Division facts to 12 (Fifth grade - H.1)

o   Division facts to 12: word problems (Fifth grade - H.2)

o   Divide multi-digit numbers by 1-digit numbers (Fifth grade - H.3)

o   Divide multi-digit numbers by 1-digit numbers: word problems (Fifth grade - H.4)

o   Divide numbers ending in zeroes (Fifth grade - H.8)

o   Divide numbers ending in zeroes: word problems (Fifth grade - H.9)

o   Divide 2-digit and 3-digit numbers by 2-digit numbers (Fifth grade - H.10)

o   Divide 2-digit and 3-digit numbers by 2-digit numbers: word problems (Fifth grade - H.11)

o   Divide larger numbers by 2-digit numbers (Fifth grade - H.12)

o   Divide larger numbers by 2-digit numbers: word problems (Fifth grade - H.13)

o   Choose numbers with a particular quotient (Fifth grade - H.16)

 










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Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Kemp - Brazile 9/1

Parents –

 

Just a quick note of thanks to Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Tarpley for sending in straws for our class. We have enough to do our hands-on experiment.

 

Thanks!!

Shane Brazile










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Monday, August 31, 2015

Kemp - Brazile 8/31

Parents –

 

I'm a man on the edge. Technology is trying to kill me, I think. Not the cyborg robots from the future, but the stress-inducing tech here at school. Our Smartboard only works when IT is in here and our iRespond clicker system doesn't freak out when they're around either. Today they're both giving me fits, turning an hour test into 2 hours. I also found out that many of your emails were deleted from the class distribution list. I can't show you the archived emails because that was one of the addresses deleted. I know the archive address was in there because a couple of the emails got to the archive over the last few weeks. However, I apologize for you not receiving them all.

 

To recap, we've been working on a lot a school.

 

I've fixed it and have an email for every student verified in there. I email at least once a week, so if you don't get one for a while, something is wrong.

 

We have a Social Studies test tomorrow on Citizenship. They need to know the answers to the Essential Questions on the project website (http://brazile.education/social_studies/citizenship1.html) . It's a short unit and a basic test. To review, they should look over their project work (hopefully they've turned it in digitally so they have copies – I'm trying to get all the hand-written work back as soon as possible when I get it). We start the Civil War/Reconstruction Unit this week.

 

In Science, we're working on Constructive/Destructive Forces.

 

In Reading, we're finishing our basic skill work with Hatchet by Gary Paulsen.

 

If you have any questions, please ask.

Shane Brazile










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Thursday, August 20, 2015

FW: Kemp - Brazile T-shirts



From: Shane Brazile
Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2015 9:36 AM
Subject: Kemp - Brazile T-shirts

Parents -

I'm sending this to the parents of the students that have not ordered a class t-shirt yet. I've made an online order form. Please send in $10 for each shirt ordered. Envelopes can be found in the front office or from me in the classroom. Place the payments in the black box found by either entrance to the media center.

If you've already ordered, I did not receive the form. Once I've received the forms, I'll cross reference the payments before placing the order on August 28th. Please have the order and payment completed by August 27th if you would like your student to receive a class t-shirt. We'll wear these for field trips and field day.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1KyH9_kRVxw--RRid_VI_CNfqvnozZJ-zu2dC-39QFB0/viewform?usp=send_form


Thanks,
Shane Brazile









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Saturday, August 1, 2015

Kemp - Brazile 8/1

Parents -

Welcome to 5th grade! It looks like it's going to be an excellent year. I'm still trying to come to terms with my summer ending, but I'm excited about the new year. 

I'm still waiting on several parents' email addresses, so I may send another email out with much of this repeated during the first week. 

Spoiler alert (I'll be talking about):
  • Our class design
  • Emphasis for the year
  • Open House on August 13

Many of you have heard or noticed that our class is a little different than most. I use technology in as much as I can for a few reasons. One, I like it. Two, it keeps kids more engaged. Three, the kids are using it in the real world. We're getting new technology in the class, but it probably will not arrive for another month or two. I do have a few iPads for use in the classroom (after the first couple weeks of school), along with some (somewhat slow) desktops, and a dinosaur desktop we'll only use to type (I tried internet and it's painfully slow).

We will incorporate Reading and Writing into our Social Studies and Science units throughout the year. All of the instructions and resources for these will be located online through our class website (http://Brazile.education). If you go on before Monday, you'll see links for all of our units. I'll take those all down except for the current units once the year begins. I always tweak what we did before to make it better or adjust to the class. 

In Spelling, I test the kids and then design their path based on their individual spelling needs. In the past, I have had 6-9 different groups within the class. It's a great program and I believe in how it works.

With Reading, I'll do book studies with the kids throughout the year. I'll pretest them to find their strengths/weaknesses and then give exercises to build them up. I do read alouds most of the year to model the thought process I go through when reading.

In Math, again the kids are pretested and I focus on strengthening their foundation and do forward. They'll have assignments on IXL.com to help them outside of the classroom.

In elementary, we can't grade homework. Studies have shown little benefits at this age from homework. I personally believe if the child works hard in school, they should be able to get all the work done in school and have the free time be their free time. I don't assign homework unless they do not finish an assignment in school. I do, however, have a tremendous amount of resources for things they can do at home if they're struggling or want to do more. In a perfect world, they'll be so energized about a subject, they'll go home and want to find out more. 

We're a project-based, discovery classroom. It's designed to have kids take more responsibility and ownership of their learning. My aim is to challenge each student regardless of ability. I want them to struggle. It's the only way they'll learn how to overcome it. I believe they can do more than we (or they) believe and I want to show them this. We can do some amazing things in the classroom, but it can also be very mundane - it's all based on their effort. 

I'll go over everything in more detail at Open House on August 13. I'd like everyone to be there (parents). Kids don't have to be there. 

There will be a lot of things new to you and your student, so please don't hesitate to ask a question. 

Thanks and have a great weekend! (see why 










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Wednesday, May 27, 2015

FW: We sent your funds to Mali!

Parents-

 

Just an update:

 

Report cards are set to be mailed out on Friday. I'll send individual emails later if I do not have an envelope or postage. Those will be available for pick up in the front office.

 

The results of the Milestones testing will not be in for a few more months as they "norm" the scores of this initial test.

 

I heard from the Charity:Water organization about the campaign we promoted in which we raised $795. Below is the email that I was sent. Our money is going to help the people of Mali. Please let your child know that they played a part in bettering the lives of many people.

 

Thanks again for the opportunity to teach your child.

 

Please have a safe and happy summer,
Shane Brazile

 

100% of your money is going to work in Mali.

 

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charity: water

update

 

 

A progress update from charity: water.

 

 

 

Your money was sent to Mali!

 

You ran a fundraising campaign and because of your hard work, people in Mali will soon have clean water to drink. We wanted to let you know your money has been sent to the field and work is underway.

 

 

 

YOUR CAMPAIGN

AMOUNT RAISED

WHERE YOUR MONEY WENT

Brazile's Class Campaign

$795.00

Mali

 

 

SO, WHY MALI AND WHAT'S NEXT?

 

Mali

 

Mali is a landlocked country with vast deserts and a long dry-season, where many people lack access to clean water and sanitation. It's one of the poorest countries in the world and has both a high risk of infectious disease and one of the world's highest infant mortality rates.

Thanks to your help, our local partner World Vision is busy working on 95 new and 31 rehabilitated drilled wells. In addition to drilling wells, they're building solar-powered systems that draw cool, clean water from deep underground and bring it to 78 new tap stands in the center of communities.

Our partner will also be focusing on bringing clean water, sanitation and hygiene training to 10 schools.

In the Winter of 2016, when the projects are complete, we'll collect GPS coordinates, photos and other details about each community to show you the impact your fundraising campaign will make in Mali. See an example of the report you'll receive when your project is ready.

If you have any questions, email us at support@charitywater.org

-- your friends at charity: water

 

 



 

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