Lynn Bixler

Teasley Annual Purple Party

TEASLEY'S PURPLE PARTY

Teasley Elementary School's Purple Party will be Friday, May 4 at 7:00 p.m. at the Vinings Club. This is the school's largest fundraising event sponsored by The PAWS Foundation. It's open to anyone in the community who wishes to support Teasley. There will be dinner, dancing, and a live & silent auction. Proceeds will go to enhancements in science education. Get your babysitters lined up now because this is Teasley's best night out! Tickets are $75 couple/ $40/single.  teasleypurpleparty@gmail.com for more information. 

 

Math Night at Publix

Math Night at Publix: Thursday, Feb. 23

Math Night at Publix this Thursday, February 23rd.  Stop by Publix on Cumberland Parkway anytime between 5:30 and 7:30 so your child can participate in a fun math activity with classmates and teachers. The class with the highest participation percentage will receive a class Ice Cream Party from Publix!

Publix is one of our wonderful Partners in Education.  We are so thankful for their support! (2451 Cumberland Parkway Southeast, Atlanta, GA, 770-437-7000)

 

Read Across America

Would you like to clean off your bookshelves? Students would you like new books?  Please join us for our book swap Friday March 2nd.

 

From February 20th to the 28th, bring in your gently used hardback or paperback books, age and subject appropriate, for grades K-5 to the library.  You may donate any number of books, however students may only receive one book.

*Your book must be in good condition with no tears, loose or missing pages, no writing, scribbles, or coloring.  You must have both front and back covers.

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On March 2nd dress up as any Dr. Seuss character. 

We will also be selling Dr. Seuss hats for $2 or you can wear your own for $1.

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VOLUNTEER TO BE A GUEST READER

on Friday, March 2nd

 

 

You’re never too old, too wacky. too wild,

To pick up a book and read to a child,

You’re never too busy, too cool, or too hot

To pick up a book and share what you’ve got.

 

Come join us March 2nd

Your own special way

And make this America’s

Read to Kids Day!

 If you are interested please contact Pascaline Ivey at pascaline.papillon-ivey@cobbk12.org

 

A Note from Nurse McNatt

Teasley families, do you have extra pants/shorts/skirts, socks, or new underwear that would fit our youngest students?  There are multiple times during the week when our younger students have "accidents" and need a change of clothes.  It is most helpful when parents pack extra clothes in their child's bookbag.  If a child has no extra clothes, the child is sent to the clinic for clean underwear and pants.  (If your child wears Teasley items home, please wash and return them soon.)

We are running very low on small items!  If you have gently worn socks or pants/shorts/skirts (standard school attire, please! khaki or blue or black) or you would be willing to buy a package of small underwear, please send your donations to our school nurse, Pam McNatt.  Contact Ms. McNatt if you have any questions at pam.mcnatt@cobbk12.org.

Thank you very much!

The Teasley Times February 2012

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Support for Teasley's LEGO League

Teasley's FIRST Lego League team, The Robot Warriors, is competing for a chance to have their spoiled milk detection device professionally patented. Last year's winners of this competition visited the White House earlier this week where they demonstrated their invention to the President as participants in the 2nd annual White House Science Fair. Online voting will be one way this year's finalists are selected. Please go to www.mooph.us and follow the voting link or sign up to follow the team. Vote daily until March 1st. Thank you for your support.

Talent Show

The TEasley

 

 Variety show

 

“Teasley’s Got talent”

 

Can your child sing…dance…do magic…or have some other unique talent?

 

If so, we want them to be a part of this year’s variety show!

 

We are showcasing the very best of what our students can do to put on an amazing performance!

 

The students will have the opportunity to pick up permission slips starting the week of February 6^th outside my door.  Permission slips are due back to me NO LATER than Friday February 17^th.  Once we determine how many students are interested in participating we will decide on the dates for auditions and rehearsals. 

 

Permission slips will include a behavior contract for you and your child to sign.  This must be completed in order for your child to participate.  No child can participate without a signed permission slip.  If you have any questions please contact me at the e-mail address listed below.

 

Thank you!
Jessica Mills

jessica.mills@cobbk12.org

Next Week's Focus

English/Language Arts

Reading to Gain Information

We will continue to learn strategies for gaining knowledge while reading nonfiction books.

Informational Writing/Social Studies

On Monday, your child will receive a packet explaining an Informational Writing project that integrates Social Studies and with.  I think the children will thoroughly enjoy this assignment!

Irregular Verbs

Next week our focus will be on Irregular Verbs: am, is, are, has, and have.  Rather than a spelling test, we will have an assessment of the students' ability to use the correct word in a sentence.

Science

On Tuesday, January 31, we will host a High Touch High Tech in-house field trip that focuses on Space.  We are learning how the sun, moon, and stars relate to one another.  Our goal is to be able to compare and contrast our Sun to other stars by using physical attributes.

Math

I am excited to announce that we will begin Math Workshop on Monday.  We will begin studying measurement, while reinforcing,strengthening, and extending concepts and skills we have already covered.  Math Workshop will allow more individualized instruction in a small group setting.  While I work with a small group, the other children will be working in small groups, at learning stations.

 

Historical Figures of Georgia Project

Historical Figures of Georgia Project

 The time has come for a second grade at-home project.  Each child is required to choose and research his/her favorite famous Georgian from the following list:

 *Sequoyah                        *Martin Luther King, Jr.

*James Oglethorpe           *Tomochichi

*Jimmy Carter                  *Mary Musgrave

*Jackie Robinson

 

Each student will receive a folder.

On the front cover: Students should include the name of historical figure and their own name.  Students should also draw a portrait of their famous Georgian.  This portrait should be hand drawn.

 On the inside, left side:  Students should list some character words that describe their person.

 On the inside, right side:  Students should write one informational paragraph about their historical figure.  Include: 

1. When and where was the person born?
2. What are or what were the important contributions this person made to help Georgia?  (Why is he/she famous?) .
3. Date of death or where does he/she live now? 
4. Any other interesting information
5.  

On the back cover:  Blank

 

Please only use the folder provided.

 The project is due on Tuesday, February 21st. 

 

The Second Grade Teachers

 

STANDARDS:

 Social Studies: Identifies and describes historical figures and their contributions.

 Reading: Uses strategies to gain meaning from grade-level text (features of Informational text).

 Writing: Uses strategies specific to the genre (Informational writing).

 

 Historical Figures of Georgia Project Rubric

 Important Facts included/Followed Directions                              ____/20

 Portrait/Followed Directions                                                       ____/20

 Punctuality                                                                                ____/20

 Neatness & Creativity                                                                ____/20

 Participation & Presentation                                                      ____/20

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 Total                                                                                       ____/100

 

 

 

                                               

           

2011-2012 Teasley Yearbook

Monday Jan 30th is the deadline for yearbook sales. The fastest way is to order online from the main Teasley blog in the right hand column.  Don't miss out!  Order today!