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Halloween Information

Our Halloween party is coming up, and I wanted to share some important information with you!
We will be watching a Halloween movie during the party. Attached in the link below is a permission form listing several PG-rated Halloween movies for you to choose from. Please fill out the form to give permission for your child to watch a movie in class. If your child cannot watch any of the movies listed, please indicate that on the permission form.4
 
 
Additionally, I am sending out a SignUp Genius link for snacks and drinks. Please bring any items you sign up for on Thursday or Friday, labeled with Room 217 or Papiernik. If all slots are filled and you want to bring a treat in that is okay, I told kids they can bring in candy for the class BUT the candy cannot be eaten during school since we will be having a lot of treats already. 
 
 
A few important guidelines for the party:
  • We do NOT need parent volunteers for this event.
  • No masks or face coverings.
  • No full face paint (partial face paint is allowed only if your child can apply it themselves before the party). Face paint should not be worn to school.
  • No weapons or items that could be used as weapons.
  • No inappropriate or offensive costumes; all body parts must be covered.
  • Students in grades K-8 may NOT wear their costumes to school. They may bring costumes in their backpacks and change into them after lunch. Costumes should not be a distraction during morning classes.
Lastly, Thursday, October 30th will be a Halloween pajama day (or regular pajama day)!

Important dates for the rest of October

Friday, October 24th Trunk or Treat 
Monday, October 27th is Picture retakes 
Friday, October 31st Halloween Party- sign up genius will be sent out closer to the date

Q2 Clubs

There is still time to sign up for Quarter 2 clubs! Get your registrations in today!

Registration closes on Sunday, October 26th at 11:59pm
Clubs will begin the week of October 27th and run through the week of December 15th (unless otherwise noted by the club organization)
Quarter 1 Clubs run for 7 weeks!  
 
Please note: There will be no clubs on November 10th (Veterans Day) as well as no clubs during November 24th-28th (Thanksgiving Break).
 

MONDAY CLUBS

Take Apart Club                    4th-12th      $90    Mr. Elliott    
Sketch Quest                        4th-12th      $70    Ms. H    
Crafting Club                         3rd-8th       $75    Ms. Papiernik    
Intermediate Crochet            5th-12th      $70    Ms. Martz-Mayfield    

TUESDAY CLUBS

Anime Club                            4th-8th        $80    Ms. Calder    
Taylor (Swift) Tuesday           3rd-12th      $70    Ms. O'Leary    
Card Sharps                          3rd-5th        $40    Ms. Hull    
Sticky Fingers Cooking          K - 5th        $161    Outside org

WEDNESDAY CLUBS

Yearbook                               6th-12th    $70    Ms. H    
Musical Theater Club            3rd-12th    $95    Ms. Small    
Sewing Club                          5th-8th      $110    Ms. McAleer    
Crafting with Bluey                K-2nd        $70    Ms. McNair    
Chess Club                           K-5th         $168    Outside Org    

THURSDAY CLUBS

Wild World Arts Academy        K-5th    $140    Outside Club    
Yoga Stars                               K-5th    $147    Outside Club    

 

Get club descriptions and find the buttons to register online: Clubs - Clubs & Activities - Westgate Community School

Week of 9.29

This week, our students will have the exciting opportunity to meet the chicks! Please note that Thursday is a half day, and there will be no school on Friday due to conferences all day.

Rocket Math

This year in 3rd and 4th grades, we will be working hard to build math fact fluency.  Our goal is to help students master these basics so they can be more comfortable applying their computational skills to more difficult and/or multi-step problems.  This is in alignment with our school’s universal goals to improve our math instruction and performance.
We will use a system called Rocket Math that includes two parts: oral partner practice and timed written practice.  Students will be working at their own pace through the various levels.  Their starting point is determined by a placement test, and their written goal is determined after testing their writing speed.  This whole process happens in just fifteen minutes daily.
There are no grades or punishments associated with our fluency practice, but the class will be working toward goals as a group and celebrating their success together.  Every time any student in the class passes to the next set of facts, they will add a star to the rocket. When the rocket is full, the whole class will get to participate in the celebration they agree upon with their teacher.  This might be something like a class pajama day or a day to play math games during fluency practice.  Students may also earn stars in other, top secret, ways determined by their teachers.
Students who are struggling to advance through the different levels will receive small group intervention instruction with Mrs. Cundari during fluency to build their conceptual understanding before returning to the Rocket Math practice with the class.  These students will have alternative ways to earn stars for the class rocket and will continue to participate in all class celebrations.

Week of 8/18

This week, we will be doing MAPS testing to help us understand your child’s progress in school. MAPS (Measures of Academic Progress) is a computer-based assessment that adjusts to each student’s level and measures their skills in Literacy on Tuesday and Math on Wednesday. The results help us tailor instruction to meet your child’s individual learning needs.

Week of 8/11

MAPS Testing this week 
Tuesday is Reading 
Wednesday is Math 
 
Focus during advocacy: Integrity 

Welcome Back

About Ms. Papiernik
 
I am a very fun and relaxing teacher; I love the joy that the students bring into the classroom.  I do have several food allergies that need to be mentioned, this does not mean your child cannot bring these foods the just must be extra careful when eating them. If they do bring something I am allergic too they will just need to clean up their tables when they are done and make sure the food is not on the ground. All allergies are if ingested except one which I will let you know. 
 
Favorite book: any Roald Dahl 
Favorite drink: Dr. Pepper or coffee 
Favorite snack: Hershey's Cookies and Cream or salt and vinegar chips
 
Food Allergies: Pistachio, tree nuts, almonds, pecans, sunflower seeds, macadamia nuts, Brazil nuts, pine nuts, hazelnut, bananas, and walnuts ( this one I have discovered recently is slightly airborne). 
We also have a student this year who has an airborne WALNUT allergy, please refrain from packing walnuts. If your student does have walnuts in a trail mix or in anything they will have to eat in a different room. 
 
REMINDER: We also have lock box for electronics in the ¾ POD, any student with a phone, smart watch, air tag, or any electronic device not approved to be had by the principal will need to put it in the lock box in the morning when they enter the classroom. Students will be given the item as they are leaving, if you would like more information on this policy, it is in the handbook or feel free to reach out to Mrs. Lubang or Mrs. Seybold with any questions, comments, or concerns. I am looking forward to an amazing school year! 
Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns! I am looking forward to this school year! 🙂