The Magna Charter
News from Surry Village Charter School 
August 13, 2015 

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Dates to Remember

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September 1:  First day of school.

September 7: Labor Day, no school.

September 8: Parent Council Meeting, 6:45 p.m., Keene Campus.

September 11: Back to School BBQ, 5:30 p.m., Surry Campus.  Bring a potluck dish to share. Parent Council will provide hotdogs/hamburgers/lemon
ade

September 16:  School Picture Day.

September 27: DeMar Marathon.





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September is Approaching!

Lots of happenings at SVCS over the summer months.  Floors are getting cleaned, staff are getting professional development training, staffing is getting finalized and more!

 

We're excited to announce the hiring of Gabriel Rich to fill the 5th/6th teaching position for the 2015-2016 school year.  Gabriel comes to us with three years of classroom experience as a 5th grade teacher in rural Kansas and two years of para-educator experience in VT and NH.  His experience has allowed him to hone strengths that include classroom management, conflict resolution and the integration of music and technology into the classroom.  He's sure to put our new chromebooks to good use. Since 2011, Gabriel has spent his summers volunteering at Camp Tulgey Wood where individuals with and without disabilities are encouraged and supported to make new friendships, go on new adventures and express themselves artistically.  Welcome Gabriel!

 

We are also excited for Anna Johnson, but sad for us.  Anna has accepted a full-time position as band director in the Fall Mountain school district.  It has been a great 4 years and we will miss all that Anna has brought to SVCS.  Thank you Anna!  

 

We are actively interviewing excellent candidates.  One will have the honor of trying to fill the high standards left by Anna.



Meet and Greet

Come to the Surry Campus on Wednesday, August 26th from 5:00-6:00 p.m. to meet 5th/6th grade teacher Gabriel Rich and our new Assistant Director, Carol Menck Keefe.

 

We hope our new music teacher will also be able to join us at this time too.



Parent Council Corner

September Meeting:  September 8, 6:45 p.m., Keene Campus.  Come one, come all.  Meet new parents, learn more about SVCS, help plan fun events!



Classroom Supply Lists
Ready for some "back to school" shopping?  The classroom lists are posted on the school's website, www.surryvillagecharterschool.org or click below.
 






Prevent the dreaded "summer slide"...it's not too late

 

It's now commonly acknowledged that even the best students experience significant "summer slide" after being out of school for more than two months every summer. It takes months - yes, months - for students to regain lost ground. Luckily, it's easy and fun to hang onto all that growth, especially with the use of websites and apps. In addition, regular trips to the library, reading with your child, working in workbooks, independent writing (journals, postcards, stories, letters)...all these help. 

 

Check out the apps and websites below!


MATH APPS:

 

These apps are all available at the iPad app store, and many are also available for other tablets/PCs. Most are for abilities ranging from Kindergarten through at least 6th grade. They are free unless otherwise noted. Let your child decide which s/he likes best!

 

Khan Academy is highly acclaimed; it isn't a game but rather spoken and illustrated instruction sessions, accompanied by practice sessions. You can do either or both. The program will keep statistics on how you're doing, and you can earn badges that show your achievement.

 

Interactive Telling Time Lite is childish but fun. 

 

Playful Minds has a broad variety of engaging math games.

 

Arithmetrix is a split-screen competition where two students compete to get the right answer first. Hard rock music.

 

Drill Math Word Problems has a Common-Core type approach - lots of word problems at different levels. It's called "Banana Math - free version" once you download it.

 

Chicken Coop Fractions challenges older students to convert fractions to decimals, with a goofy hen who aims her eggs at the right answer. 

 

Dreambox - math practice, has a free home trial feature

 

MobyMax - there is a free version; also has English/Language Arts practice

 

Buzz Math - for middle school students: $10 for 1 month, $60/yr for individuals

 

Edupad.com - grades 3-5 math, ELA, science; cost

 

Sushi Monster, Motion Math - math apps, for practicing addition/multiplication

 

Oh No Fractions - fraction math

 

**Apparently there are some apps that have inappropriate pop-up ads - the ones listed here appear to be on the up-and-up.

 

 

MATH WEBSITES:

 

www.lumpty.com

www.ixl.com: free for the 1st 20 problems a day; otherwise, $9.95/month

www.mathisfun.com

www.maths-games.org (yes, maths)  - math game clearinghouse

mathplayground.com - math game clearinghouse

 

 

ENGLISH/READING APPS AND WEBSITES:

  • MobyMax
  • EduPad
  • Khan Academy 

Some of the following have small costs associated with them, but may be just what your child needs to beef up a specific skill this summer!

  • Word Magic, grades K - 2, making words, sounding them out, $.99
  • iSortWords - grades, K - 2, children sort words into word families
  • iWriteWords - grades K - 2, handwriting practice, lite version is $2.99
  • Learn to Read, grades K - 2, sight word practice
  • Phonics: Fun on Farm - grades K - 2
  • WordGirl Superhero Training - many reading/word games, K - 6
  • QuestionBuilder - grades K - 5, works on inferencing, abstract thinking, has audio for those who need auditory processing practice - great app! $5.99
  • MiniMod Reading for Details, grades 2 - 6, $3.99 - very helpful skill
  • Aesop's Quest, grades 2 - 6 - reading comprehension, $.99
  • The Opposites - grades 3 - 12, $2.99
  • Same Meaning Magic, grades 2 - 6, $.99
  • Same Sound Spellbound, grades 2 - 6, $.99

GREAT EDUCATIONAL WEBSITES WHERE STUDENTS CAN LEARN ABOUT A BROAD VARIETY OF TOPICS:

  • PBS
  • Scholastic
  • National Geographic
  • Khan Academy

FUN SITES FOR STUDENTS TO TRY OUT CREATING PRESENTATIONS:

  • Voki
  • Prezi
  • Explain Everything
 

 

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