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This week's newsletter is jam-packed and full of important information and celebrations and will also include next week since it is a short week.

This week, we are having our book fair. Students will be allowed to shop during their library time. The book fair will be open until 6:00 pm on Thursday and 5:00 pm on Friday. We will also be having our first dance of the year. Permission slips will come home on Monday and must be returned for your student(s) to attend the dance.

A representative from the Boy Scouts will be visiting our students during lunch on Wednesday. Students and families interested in signing up for the Boy Scouts can join us Thursday evening from 6:30-7:30 pm in the school cafeteria.

This week is National School Psychologists Week! Please help us show our appreciation to our school psychologist, Mrs. Palmer, and our intern, Ms. Lewis!

Last week, we recognized our Lion Cub Leaders that are also veterans. We would like to send a huge thank you to Mrs. Willetts and Mrs. Royster for their service to our country and our school community!

K-5 Lion Cub Families, did you know that you can sign up to receive notifications when your children earn House Points? All you have to do is download the free Ron Clark House Points App and sign up with the letter that will be sent home with your student this week. This will allow you to see every time your child has been recognized for something positive!

We are going to have another phenomenal week of Learning, Leading, and Loving it!

#ReflectConnectAffect

#LionCubsLeadTheWay

November 13-17

-Fall Book Fair

-National School Psychologist Week

-World Kindness Week

Monday, 11/13

-Fall Make-Up Pictures

Thursday, 11/16

-K-2 Fall Ball Dance (3:00-4:30)

-Book Fair will be open until 6:00pm

-Boy Scouts sign-up night 6:30-7:30pm in the cafeteria

Friday, 11/17

-3-5 Fall Ball Dance (3:00-4:30)

-Book Fair will be open until 5:00pm

-House Friday- wear your house colors!

November 22nd-24th

Thanksgiving Break, no school for students and staff

We are always looking for volunteers to support our teachers and students in different ways. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Ms. Mendoza in the front office!

Reminders:

• School begins at 7:50 a.m. for ALL students Pre-K-5. If you arrive after 7:50, you must park in the Pre-K parking lot and walk in with your students to sign them in before they can go to class.
• Breakfast will stop being served at 9:00 am.
• If you need to change your child's afternoon transportation, please call the front office at (336) 578-0177 before 2:00 p.m. Teachers cannot check and respond to messages and emails throughout the day when they are teaching. Please do not expect an immediate response from your child's teacher during instructional hours. Office hours for teachers begin after 3:00 p.m.
• Families may come to eat lunch with your students. Please reach out to your child's teacher 24 hours in advance to let them know you are coming so they can plan for seating. Remember: NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK MAY BE BROUGHT IN. Upon arrival, please sign in at the front office and get a visitor's tag.
• Just a quick safety reminder: If you are signing your students out early (before 2:20 p.m.), you must go inside the front office and check them out. If you arrive early, after 2:20 p.m., to sign your child out, you must wait until the dismissal announcements are made at 2:25 p.m. We appreciate your cooperation with this matter!

The following students received perfect attendance for the first nine weeks of the school year!

Pre-K: Sofia B., Messiah H., Skylar S.

Kindergarten: Yair C., Skye D., Cayetano G., Diamond G., Nicolas N.

1st Grade: Gracie B., Ximena M., Joshua M., Amina R., Nyah S., Deborah T., Camila Y., Kamaiyah W., Autumn W.

2nd Grade: Elvis A., Steven A., Erick B., Ava B., Bryan C., Lyliana D., Levi F., Armando G., Jorge G., Brandon H., Skylar H., Andrea J., Pedro M., Gael P., Daniel R., Diego R., Neymar R., Antiq R., Caleb W., Alexis Y.

3rd Grade: Chase B., Evelyn C., Maria C., Carmen M., Jordyn R., Itzel S., Bridget S., Noah T., Kiara T.

4th Grade: Pablo A., Christopher G., Malik H., Jose H., Tristan H., Jennifer H., Noah H., Salvador L., Eduardo M., Bentley P., William R., Arian S., Dana W.

5th Grade: Deysi B., Kevin B., Daniel C., Daniel C.T., Ashly C., Marilyn G., Jesus G., Diego G., Yahir J., Lizeth M., Ian M., Alison M., Ma'leah M., Erick P., Brandon R., Daysha R., Rolando R., Juan R., Zoe R., Fayth S., Jael S., Constantine S., Noelia S., Giselle T., Jakaela T.

The following students were selected by their classroom teachers for being Lion Cub Leaders all day, every day for the first nine weeks!

Kindergarten: James T., Lezlie S., Rosabella T., Jason S., Karla D., Christian I., Jessica C., Adan A.

1st Grade: Carson P., Luisa H., Ta'Lani D., Genesis M., Avery M., Owen T., Germar B., Orlando M., Camila S., Milbert H.

2nd Grade: Danna M., Freddy G., Sophia V., Abraham A., Aubrey M., Fernando M., Gael P., Emely P., Karen O., Brandon A., Jordyn Andrews

3rd Grade: Ariadne B., Isaiah C., Jaiseir W., Alexis H., Jordyn R., Barbara R., Ehidan R., Fabiola L., Anthony M.

4th Grade: Amy S., Mandriel R., Lillyana S., Humberto G., Brysen J., Jasmin R.

5th Grade: Isaac L., Angelina M., Tayden S., Noelia S., Lizbeth G., Jakaela T., Xavier H., Makenzie S., Mya W., Ian M.

The following students were selected by their classroom teachers as Reading Champions for the first nine weeks!

Kindergarten: Abigail B., Jazmin P., Isaiah M., Ethan C.

1st Grade: Deborah T., Genesis M., Harmony F., Gracie B., Isabella A.

2nd Grade: Ava B., Andrea J., Arabella H., Jordan W., Kaylee R.

3rd Grade: Jalen T., Peyton M., Kiara T., Abel O.

4th Grade: Malik H., Elizabeth D., Amy M.

5th Grade: Angela B., Davari T., Alison M., Aatalia E.

The following students were selected by their classroom teachers as Math Champions for the first nine weeks!

Kindergarten: Sarai J., Grayson C., Kesslyn R., Ellie C.

1st Grade: Emiliano J., Xzavier L., Giovanni C., Riley M., Jaiana A.

2nd Grade: Eero A., Antiq R., Daniel R., Levi F., Denzell W.

3rd Grade: Kevin G., Maylen M., Carmen M., Emmanuel O.

4th Grade: Salvador L, Logan R., Kyndall W.

5th Grade: Hope W., Kamiah B., Zoe R., Kevin B.

The following 5th grade students were selected by their classroom teachers as Science Champions for the first nine weeks!

Angela B., Deysi B., Makenzie S., Giselle T.

The following students were selected by their specials teachers for their achievement in their classes for the first nine weeks!

Art:

Semiyah P.- Kindergarten

Irving O.- Kindergarten

Amy F. - 1st Grade

Owen T.- 1st Grade

Guadalupe G.- 2nd Grade

Freddy G.- 2nd Grade

Jalen T.- 3rd Grade

Maria C.- 3rd Grade

Dana W.- 4th Grade

Joselyn T.- 4th Grade

Sa'Myiah P.- 5th Grade

Daniel C.T.- 5th Grade

Music:

Jason S.- Kindergarten

Jessica C.- Kindergarten

Kamora M.- 1st Grade

Germar B.- 1st Grade

Yahir T.- 2nd Grade

Ava B.- 2nd Grade

Annabelle B.- 3rd Grade

Ehidan R.- 3rd Grade

Matthew R.- 4th Grade

Amy S.- 4th Grade

Sebastian S.- 5th Grade

Deysi B.- 5th Grade

Physical Education (P.E.):

Isabella B.- Kindergarten

Nicolas N.- Kindergarten

Brooklyn M.- 1st Grade

Carson P.- 1st Grade

Danna M.- 2nd Grade

Leonardo D.- 2nd Grade

Esmeralda M.- 3rd Grade

Kevin G.- 3rd Grade

Bryson J.- 4th Grade

Paisley M.- 4th Grade

Briana P.- 5th Grade

Jason R.- 5th Grade

Media (Library):

Dauriel P.- Kindergarten

Kesslyn R.- Kindergarten

Milbert H.- 1st Grade

Camila V.- 1st Grade

Kingsley P.- 2nd Grade

Brooklyn O.- 2nd Grade

Irvin C.- 3rd Grade

Peyton M.- 3rd Grade

Salvador L.- 4th Grade

Lillyana S.- 4th Grade

Diego G.- 5th Grade

Lizbeth G.- 5th Grade

The following students earned all A's during the first nine weeks!

3rd Grade: Ariadne B., Isaiah C., Maylen M., Peyton M., Abel O., Jordyn R., Barbara R., Kedrian R.

4th Grade: Brysen J., Salvador L., Jasmin R., Adrian R., Dana W.

5th Grade: Jael S.

The following students earned all A's and B's during the first nine weeks!

3rd Grade: Esmeralda A., Dylan A., Pablo B., Chase B., Kourilyn C., Elizabeth F., Teagan H., Alexis H., Allison I., Derick M., Anthony M., Natalie M., Emmanuel O., Ily Q., Arantza R., Zayda T., Noah T., Jalen T., Kiara T., Jaiseir W.

4th Grade: Sage A., Pablo A., Jeremiah C., Elizabeth D., Jesus F., Christopher G., Humberto G., Dylan G., Stephanie G., Kharter G., Noah H., Daniel J., Teresa L., Abel M., Jonathan M., Kendra S., Emmanuel S., Antonio S., Raylein S., Talaiyah S., Joselyn T., Izaiah T., Sincere T., Sincere W., Kyndall W.

5th Grade: Jazlyn A., Deysi B., Kevin B., Clark B., Tyree B., Brandon C., Avelardo G., Ian M., Angelina M., Chloe M., Sneider P., Michael R., Santana R., Brandon R., Noelia S., Tayden S., Tyson T., Mya W.

The following students earned the most points for the first nine weeks to be named the house points leaders for their house and their grade!

House Magisterium House Points Leaders for Quarter 1:

Kindergarten: Azriel A- 20 points

1st Grade: Nyah S.- 135 points

2nd Grade: Jameson H.- 42 points

3rd Grade: Esmeralda A.- 52 points

4th Grade: Noah H.- 72 points

5th Grade: Giselle T.- 66 points

House Intellectus House Points Leaders for Quarter 1:

Kindergarten: Rosabella T.- 22 points

1st Grade: Deborah T.- 133 points

2nd Grade: Veronica G.- 66 points

3rd Grade: Ily Q.- 54 points

4th Grade: Talaiyah S.- 83 points

5th Grade: Alison M.- 64 points

House Empatia House Points Leaders for Quarter 1:

Kindergarten: Jason S.- 21 points

1st Grade: Luisa H.- 135 points

2nd Grade: Kingsley P.- 59 points

3rd Grade: Isaiah C.- 57 points

4th Grade: Sincere W.- 63 points

5th Grade: Lizbeth G.- 59 points.

House Excelsior House Points Leaders for Quarter 1:

Kindergarten: Grayson C.- 21 points

1st Grade: Armando R.- 132 points

2nd Grade: Fernando M.- 57 points

3rd Grade: Jalen T.- 67 points

4th Grade: Kyndall W.- 76 points

5th Grade: Ameere C.- 60 points.

World Kindness Week came into being when several humanitarian groups came together on November 13, 1997, and made a Declaration of Kindness. What started as World Kindness Day turned into World Kindness Week, where everyone is encouraged to make a similar declaration of kindness and charity. The week is celebrated by donating books, food, or clothes to local communities and pledging to empathize with other people. Even the smallest act of kindness can go a long way, and you should never pass up an opportunity to help someone in need. World Kindness Week aims to create a society where everyone can live a dignified life.

HOW TO CELEBRATE WORLD KINDNESS WEEK

1. Give compliments
   

   Give a compliment to your friends and even strangers during World Kindness Week. Compliment their new haircut, outfit, or anything you like about them.

   
   

2. Do a random act of kindness
   

   Smile at strangers passing by, hold open a door, or give up your seat on public transport. Even these small gestures are a nice way of showing kindness to others.

   
   

3. Donate
   

   Donate books, clothes, food, essential medicines, and even money to a charity of your choice.

WHY WE LOVE WORLD KINDNESS WEEK

1. Teaches us to be kind
   

   We get caught up in our lives and forget to take a moment to think about others in need. Doing something good for others can be good for us too.

   
   

2. Reminds us that we are not alone
   

   World Kindness Week reminds us that we aren’t alone and that others are kind and care for us. The week also highlights the goodness that takes place every day.

   
   

3. Time to get creative
   

   World Kindness Week is the time to get creative with your ideas. Find unique ways to show kindness and express empathy.

Let's take a look at what our students will be learning this week!

Reading:

With prompting and support, retell familiar stories, including key details.

Letters of the Week:

l, h, and k

Sight Words: a, and, for, he, in, is, it, of, that, the, to, was, you

Math:

Write numbers from 0 to 20. Represent a number of objects with a written numeral 0 to 20, with 0 representing a count of no objects.

Science:

Compare the observable physical properties of different kinds of materials (clay, wood, cloth, paper, etc) from which objects are made and how they are used.

Reading:

Identify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses.

Sight Words: day, so, by, do an

Math:

Represent and solve word problems that call for addition of three whole numbers whose sum is less than or equal to 20, by using objects, drawings, and equations.

Apply the commutative and associative properties as strategies for solving addition problems.

Add and subtract, within 20, using strategies such as:

• Making ten

• Decomposing a number leading to a ten

• Using the relationship between addition and subtraction

• Creating equivalent but simpler or known sums

Apply understanding of the equal sign to determine if equations involving addition and subtraction are true.

Determine the unknown whole number in an addition or subtraction equation involving three whole numbers

Social Studies:

Exemplify ways individuals and groups play a role in shaping communities.

Reading:

Determine the meaning of words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 2 topic or subject area.

Explain how specific images contribute to and clarify a text.

Math:

Represent and solve addition and subtraction word problems within 100, with unknown in all positions by using representations and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem, when solving one step problems.

Science:

Illustrate how sound is produced by vibrating objects and columns of air.

Summarize the relationship between sound and objects of the body that vibrate- ear drum and vocal cords.

Reading:

Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 3 topic or subject area.

Math:

For products of whole numbers with two factors up to and including 10:

• Interpret the factors as representing the number of equal groups and the number of objects in each group.

• Illustrate and explain strategies including arrays, repeated addition, decomposing a factor, and applying the commutative and associative properties.

For whole-number quotients of whole numbers with a one-digit divisor and a one-digit quotient:

• Interpret the divisor and quotient in a division equation as representing the number of equal groups and the number of objects in each group.

• Illustrate and explain strategies including arrays, repeated addition or subtraction, and decomposing a factor.

Solve an unknown-factor problem, by using division strategies and/or changing it to a multiplication problem.

Social Studies:

Summarize the historical development of local governments.

Describe the structure of local government and how it functions to serve citizens.

Understand the three branches of government, with an emphasis on local government.

Reading:

Determine the theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text.

Math:

Solve two-step word problems involving the four operations with whole numbers.

Social Studies:

Explain how traditions, social structure, and artistic expression have contributed to the unique identity of North Carolina.

Reading:

Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text, identifying which reasons and evidence support which point(s).

Integrate information from several texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably

Math:

Write, explain, and evaluate numerical expressions involving the four operations to solve up to two-step problems.

Science:

Predict upcoming weather events from weather data collected through observation and measurements

A Wildly Important Goal is a goal that can make all the difference. All schools have goals. How do we choose what's wildly important? This year our school has set wildly important goals for attendance, behavior, standards mastery, and family involvement. Let's set some personal "WIGs" together to work until the new year!

My Wildly Important Goal® for November/December

I will…

____ come to school all day, every day, with no sign-ins or sign-outs, for 16/17 days by

• setting my alarm or asking my parents to set their alarm each night before bed!
• laying out my clothes and booksack before I go to bed, so I can get ready quickly!
• going to bed early, so I get a good night’s sleep!

____ earn zero office referrals for all 17 days of this month by

• following the rules all day.
• focusing on my inner circle, hitting the pause button, and keeping my eyes on the target!
• telling the teacher instead of trying to be an adult.
• taking deep breaths when I am angry.
• asking for a time out when I need one.

____ complete my work to the best of my ability every day by

• using my time wisely.
• asking questions when I need help.
• using my resources and notes to help me when I get stuck.
• always trying my best.

You can use a calendar to track your progress as you work to these goals. Most importantly, don't forget to reward yourself once you meet your goals!

Let's check out how some of our classmates celebrated achieving their WIGs!

Ms. Realini's class WIG was to have at least 13 out of 16 students complete and bring their homework each week by the end of October. They celebrated achieving their WIG by having a movie and snack one afternoon!

Ms. Johnson's class WIG was to reduce the amount of "red bin work" (unfinished work) from 40 pieces of work to 5. Last week students reduced their bin to 4 pieces of work! They celebrated with a movie and popcorn!

Mrs Platt's class met their first class WIG of staying focused and on task during whole group literacy at least 3 times a week for 5 weeks. They celebrated with a technology party!

Mrs. Pettigrew's class WIG was to grow by 15% in skills mastered on the Boost reading program. Students went from 7% of skills mastered to over 30% of skills mastered. They celebrated with a movie and popcorn party!

In first place is House Magisterium with 5853 pts! The points leader for House Intellectus is Deborah T., in first grade with 152 points!

Our Student Support Services Team is here to support our families. Please reach out to them if you have any needs of concerns.

Check out these Community Assistance Resources!

We will be having our Thanksgiving Giveaway on Nov 18th. Boxes will include a turkey and will be given out on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please share this flyer with your communities. Note that this giveaway will not be at our regular location, but in Burlington instead.

Please note that we will have a representative on hand who speaks Spanish.

In the event that families are in need of food in between our monthly giveaways, they can contact the church office for assistance.

Please contact Rev Wingfield at revwingfield@elonfbc.org or 336-584-5657 with any questions.

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