Dear Armand Bayou Families,

Heritage Night ... Book Fair ... Donuts with Dads ... Real Men Read ... Watch DOGS sign-ups ... Cluster Groups ... Storybook Character Day ... Red Ribbon Week ... Fire Prevention Week ... Recycling ... Pumpkin Patch Contest ... and more ...

WOW! This last month has been packed full of fun and excitement. I am grateful to have been a part of such loving memories for your child. It was fun seeing the students eyes light up when the dads entered the classrooms ready to read a story book. Please click on the following link to enjoy our Real Men Read at ABE Animoto.

http://animoto.com/play/3rxJ21OVC8Rk4Th8rG6CJQ

I can hardly believe it's already November, time flies when you are having fun, especially when you're have so much fun LEARNING at Armand Bayou Elementary!

As I visit your child's classroom, I observe caring teachers who are providing our students with purposeful learning experiences. Please carve time out of your busy schedule to conference with your child's teacher to review evidence of your child's learning as well as celebrate their successes.

Currently, students in K-3 are being assessed in reading and math. Assessments were administered a few weeks ago in 4th Grade Writing and 5th Grade Reading, Math, and Science. These assessments covered the curriculum taught thus far. You will be notified in writing of how your child performed on these tests but these tests will not be sent home.

Please join us for our annual Thanksgiving Feast on November 18. A flyer will be coming home with more information on how to buy tickets. As always, thank you for sharing your childen with us.

Working for Children,

Robin Williams, Principal
rlwillia@ccisd.net

Terrapin Snapshot: Real Men Read

Thank you to everyone who made this event a success!

MATH    

Please check out : https://sites.google.com/a/ccisd.net/armandbayou/abrady for curriculum information, upcoming events, and math moments at ABE!

abrady@ccisd.net
281-284-5100

LITERACY

COUNSELOR CORNER

Spotlight on Character

 

Parenting as Positive Role Models Series:

(tips from the Child Advocacy Center)

Be a caped crusader. Be on the lookout for injustice, unkindness, prejudice, or poor manners that thread through the daily lives of you and your kids. Rectify what you can on the spot. At the very least, discuss incidents later in private.

Give yourself a time-out. Borrow this age-old disciplinary method and use it to give yourself a breather when life with kids puts a strain on your good nature. It can be as simple as closing the bathroom door and taking ten deep breaths. You deserve a break every day.

 

Upcoming Events:

• Nov. 7 & 14: Student Council Officer and General Meeting

• Nov. 7-11: Five Days of Giving Food Drive (look for flyer)

• Nov. 28-Dec. 2: Education Go Get It Week (look for flyer)

Science Magnet Information:

Parent/Student Information meetings at Seabrook Intermediate in the cafeteria at 7:00pm:

• Thursday, December 8, 2011
• Monday, January 9, 2012
• Thursday,January 12, 2012
• Tuesday,January 17, 2012

Application deadline to the elementary school counselor:

• Friday, February 3, 2012

Short Answer/Essay questions date administered by the counselor:

• 2:00: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 in room 101

lstiefel@ccisd.net

281-284-5114
 My Google Site

Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 - The Prekindergarten classes and their teachers are thankful to all who support our learning each and every day. This month, the children will be learning about their five senses, healthy eating and taking care of their bodies.  Teaching your child to develop healthy habits at a young age is the foundation for living a healthy life.

Kinder- In kindergarten literacy, we are writing personal stories across pages, stretching out sounds and writing sight words in a snap! We are also in the middle of our busy math and reading assessment period.  We are looking forward to having a couple of guest speakers this month as well!   

1st -  First graders are very thankful for the fire department bringing their fire engine, ladders & water cannons to teach us about fire safety! We will begin our service learning project by creating  Thanksgiving place mats for the senior citizens.  Lastly, we are excited to participate in two video-conferences; Urban Animal Encounters & Calling All Turkeys!

2nd- We are beginning Read Tac Toe in order to challenge our readers and earn reading certificates, also we are starting Walk to Learn Mondays through Wednesdays in the morning.  This program will help as well as challenge our math students.  Make sure your child is here early every morning to enjoy the fun.  Our second nine weeks is off to a wonderful start.  Thank you parents for all your help and your wonderful children!

3rd - The month of October was an exciting one for our students.  From discovering the secrets of Loco Beans actually containing life, to the exploration of matter through production of Carbon Dioxide and Glook! Making ice cream with the students to model matter changing states in real life proved an exciting learning opportunity. Hands on learning in science this month and more to come!

4th - Our garden is growing! Science fair projects should be nearing completion at home.  We are studying the scientific method and how it applies to science fair by discovering "Which fingerprint is the most common?"  We are also learning about Texas explorers.

5th - Veterans Day Program on November 11 at 6:00.  If you, or a family member are currently serving, or have served, in the Armed Forces, you are cordially invited to attend our program so we may recognize you and thank you.

We are on the WEB! Visit our Teacher Google Sites:

Click here to view our Campus Calendar 

Student Council Highlights

MUSIC

Our third and fourth grade students are learning to read, sing, and aurally identify "la sol mi re do".  They are also practicing rhythms with eighth and sixteenth notes.  

Fifth grade is preparing for their Veteran's Day Music Program on November 11th.  They are also developing their musicianship by applying dynamic markings and tempo markings during performance.

First and Second grade are learning to read and write quarter and eighth notes.  They are also learning to read, sing, and aurally identify "sol mi". 

Kindergarten has continued to develop their sense of steady beat and is identifying the difference between fast/slow and louder/softer.  They are also focusing on the difference between a singing voice and a speaking voice.

-Mrs. Loza

My Google Site

P.E.

We are playing Halloween games in PE the week of Oct. 24th that promote sportsmanship, teamwork, locomotor skills and strategy.  Week of Nov. 7th is our C'Motion Dance Unit,  and Nov. 18th will be our Turkey Trot.

Coach Caruth  

My Google Site

Coach Cardenas

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LIBRARY 

Thank you for your support of the book fair.  It was a huge success.  We will use the money to buy books and bring an author.

-Mrs. Scherer

My Google Site

ART