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Mrs.Gregg~Math Please Join Us for an AIG Parent Workshop Thursday, January 21, 2010 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at West Rowan Middle School Topic: Brain-Smart Foods that Maximize Learning Discover the link between nutrition and learning. Explore how certain foods can boost and improve students’ short- and long-term memory. Did you know that “as we eat, so shall we think?” You will learn why this is true! You will also receive a list of excellent snacks for your child along a list of the fourteen top foods to eat and the research behind how food affects learning. Presenter: LeAnn Nickelson, Maximize Learning, Inc. LeAnn is a certified educator, administrator, and brain research trainer.
JUST A REMINDER: *No school January 18th, 21st, and 22nd. *Students will be taking a ClassScape Assessment in the Computer Lab on Mon., Jan.25th and Tues., Jan.26th. *FALCON sheets should not be signed until January 28th. *REWARD DAY will be Friday, Jan. 29th. * REPORT CARDS go home February 2nd. * Make-up day for being out Monday, Jan.25th will be February 15th.
Have you heard about the 12 POWERFUL WORDS???!!! that increase test scores and help close the achievement gap? Well, here they are: 1) TRACE - list in steps (outline) 2) ANALYZE - break it down 3) INFER - read between the lines 4) EVALUATE - to judge 5) FORMULATE - build/create 6) DESCRIBE - tell all about it 7) SUPPORT - back it up 8) EXPLAIN - tell me why 9) SUMMARIZE - give me the short version 10) COMPARE - tells how they are alike 11) CONTRAST - tells how they are different 12) PREDICT - think about the future ![]() ![]() ![]() Remember to utilize the homework hotline: (704) 856-0741 Ext.801 Your support is necessary for the success of your child. Thank you for all that you do!
Classroom Rules: 1- Be respectful of yourself, others, and school property. 2- Be prepared with materials and homework on desk. 3- Be on time to class and working on your SPONGE immediately. Consequences: 1- Verbal/Non-verbal WARNING 2- Loss of a Falcon 3- Telephone call/note to parent 4- Redirect 5- Office referral REWARDS: 1- Verbal praise and recognition 2- Positive note/phone call home 3- Earn extra Falcon 4- Student of the Month 5- Candy, prizes from the 'Mystery Reward Box', monthly team reward party ![]() In math, you will need a red notebook, red folder, paper, and pencil EVERYDAY!!! NO PENS!!! NO EXCEPTIONS!!! PLEASE BE PREPARED!!! ![]() ![]() Some MATH WEBSITES to check out: numbernut.com teachers.henrico.k12.va.us/math/igo/ timetoteach.com/products_materials.php mathsnacks.com cuacs8.mck.ncsu.edu/mathsampleitems/main.html ***more at the bottom*** ![]() Let's not forget to replenish school supplies throughout the year! We need pencils, pencils, and more pencils!!! You wouldn't believe the number of students that come to class daily without a pencil! Always ask your child if they need any other school supplies at all times. ![]() Here are some things to remember daily and weekly: Bring these things to class EVERY DAY! 1) Your red notebook, practice workbook, and red folder 2) Pencils, pencils, pencils 3) An open mind, open ears, and open eyes 4) Your BRAIN ~ use it or lose it! ![]() ***If you wish to contact me at school by phone (704)857-7038, call between 1:30-2:45. http://www.rss.k12.nc.us/Disclaim.html Nondiscrimination: http://www.rss.k12.nc.us/Discrimination.html http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/jeather/maths/dictionary.html |
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