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"The most certain way to succeed is to always try just one more time" - Thomas Edison

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If you have not already done so, please pack a set of headphones for your child. They will need headphones to help focus while completing their iReady Diagnostic Tests.

Pack a snack.

Send a water bottle.

Make sure students have an extra set of clothes to leave at school.

If your child is absent from school please send in an email or handwritten note explaining their reason for absence. If you choose to email please include myself (tamikecsawyer@spsk12.net) and Mrs. Moore (robinmoore@spsk12.net) in your email.  Please note that even if you send me a message on class dojo, the office still needs to know.

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Things to work on at home:
Practice writing names (first and last) (some students are struggling with holding a pencil correctly (Here is a link to help with teaching your child: How to hold a pencil
Practice tying shoes
How to cut with scissors

PARENT RESOURCES:
Sightwords practice
Alphabet Room

Sight words are words that students should just know when looking at them. They should not have to decode the words (sometimes words can be difficult to sound out because of letters they are paired with, which may give a different sound).

Handwriting- Students should be practicing writing their first and last name. If they are having trouble with this (writing any letters), write the letters (numbers) in highlighter and have the students trace them. Have them do this a few times each day until they get it.

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Please let me know if you have any questions.

OES: (757)923-5248

Email: tamikecsawyer@spsk12.net

Phone: (757)298-7454

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Please check out the Home Access Center (HAC) to stay informed when your student's grades are posted.

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🍕 LUNCH MENU FOR THE WEEK! - Make sure the menu is filtered for "Oakland Elementary School" when checking the menu.
Click the link below to access the School Lunch Menu Website: LINQ Connect - https://linqconnect.com/public/menu/5DJPRG?buildingId=def4dedf-affb-eb11-a2c4-a15942901879

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Hello Families,

I hope you and your family had an enjoyable weekend. We are now in the month of October! Let's embrace all that this month has to offer.
Please see the "Important Dates" section to stay updated on important events coming up.

Please continue scrolling to see all of the information for the week.
Feel free reach out to me if you need anything or have any questions.

Have a wonderful week! ❤
- Ms. Sawyer

**You may add a comment under any post if you have a question as well.

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Please click the link below or the picture above to see our Homework List for the Week. Students will receive a hard copy of the homework list in their green homework folders.

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Thurs. Oct. 5 -Interim Reports Issued
Fri. Oct. 6 - Early Dismissal for Students
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 - Unity Day (Please Wear Orange)

Tuesday, October 24, 2023 - Early Dismissal (Parent Teacher Conference By Appointment Only)

Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 6PM - Trunk or Treat

Friday, October 27, 2023 - Fall Pictures

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All learning goals are aligned with the VA State Standards of Learning. Reading and Math curriculum will be integrated with Science and Social Studies. Please feel free to use the resources and links provided if you would like additional practice with your child at home. ❤
📝 Students will practice the letters: S, T, A & M (uppercase and lowercase)
🔍 Sight words: I, at, and, the, can, go, for, my (sight word flash cards, view only, ‘Make a copy’ if you like)

READING
- SOL K.8 Fiction - students will demonstrate comprehension of fictional texts.

a) Identify the role of an author and an illustrator.
b) Relate previous experiences to what is read.
c) Use pictures to make predictions.

WRITING
Writing: K.11 Write in a variety of forms to include narrative and descriptive.

a) Differentiate pictures from writing.

b) Use prewriting activities to generate ideas including drawing pictures.

SOL K.11 a-g - The student will write in a variety of forms to include narrative and descriptive.
MATH
K.13 The student will identify, describe, extend, create, and transfer repeating patterns. (Extend and describe AB and ABC patterns)
SCIENCE
K.5 The students will
investigate and understand that senses allow humans to
seek, find, take in, and react or respond to different information. Key ideas include
a) the five basic senses correspond to specific human
body structures;
❖ identify and describe the five basic senses. (a)
SOCIAL STUDIES
The student will develop an understanding of how communities express patriotism through events and symbols by
a) recognizing the American flag;
b) recognizing the Pledge of Allegiance; and
c) knowing that the president is the leader of the United States