construction starts at copeland monday, april 11th
Tower Construction will begin mobilizing on Monday morning. Fencing will go up around the work areas (by the gym and where the new classrooms will be built). In order to complete the building work on time, Mrs. Poelking and Mr. Feldman are working with the construction team to develop a plan to optimize play space while granting necessary worker access. Extra adult supervisors will be provided during school arrival and lunch recess. We are thrilled that the work is starting -- we've been looking forward to a groundbreaking!
Pennies for pasta -- student council fundraiser
The Pennies for Pasta fundraiser has ended, and we raised $1,686.43 as a school! Wow! Thanks for your generosity, Cougies! The class that raised the most money wins a pasta party, and that class is...Mrs. Vipond's 1st grade class! Ms. Snider's class came in second place, and Mrs. Lewis' class came in third. Congratulations and thank you all for your support!
As promised, students took aim at Mr. Feldman with some delicious pies as a reward for their philanthropic efforts. Fun for a good cause.:)
As promised, students took aim at Mr. Feldman with some delicious pies as a reward for their philanthropic efforts. Fun for a good cause.:)
Kindergarten orientation
Registration for kindergarten is open -- if you know any neighbors with kindergarten-age children who have not yet done so, please encourage them to register.
Parents are invited to bring their next year kindergarten students with them to Copeland's cafeteria on Tuesday, March 12th at 6:00 pm to learn information and fun facts about what to expect next year for your child's first year in school. Registered families will have packets prepared with helpful information. Parents will also have the chance to sign up for a time to bring their child to meet with a teacher one-on-one before the end of this school year in order to determine basic skill levels to help with class placement.
Parents are invited to bring their next year kindergarten students with them to Copeland's cafeteria on Tuesday, March 12th at 6:00 pm to learn information and fun facts about what to expect next year for your child's first year in school. Registered families will have packets prepared with helpful information. Parents will also have the chance to sign up for a time to bring their child to meet with a teacher one-on-one before the end of this school year in order to determine basic skill levels to help with class placement.
cougie cards celebrated
parcc testing begins april 18th
Students in Grades 3, 4 and 5 will participate in mandatory state testing beginning Monday, April 18th. Classroom teachers will communicate their individual testing schedules with parents, but school-wide testing will take place each day during the week. Make-up tests will take place the following week. Please make sure students are in attendance (if healthy), well-rested, and ready to show their best efforts. The PARCC test consists of three sessions in English Language Arts and four sessions in Math. Students who are absent will take the tests in an alternate setting upon return from school. Students are well-prepared for this assessment.
a note from copeland's instructional resource teachers: Mrs. Michols and mrs. reichart
Building a Fluent Reader at Home
Reading fluency is one of the five main areas of reading. Both beginning readers and proficient readers can work on their reading fluency. When we think of reading fluency, sometimes we just focus on rate or how fast a student reads. However, rate is just one part! A fluent reader is one that reads accurately, at an appropriate rate, and with prosody (expression/intonation). Fluent reading is also tied to reading comprehension - which is the most important part of reading! A fluent reader thinks about the text and matches his/her reading to it.
Here are some ways to encourage fluent reading at home:
Reading fluency is one of the five main areas of reading. Both beginning readers and proficient readers can work on their reading fluency. When we think of reading fluency, sometimes we just focus on rate or how fast a student reads. However, rate is just one part! A fluent reader is one that reads accurately, at an appropriate rate, and with prosody (expression/intonation). Fluent reading is also tied to reading comprehension - which is the most important part of reading! A fluent reader thinks about the text and matches his/her reading to it.
Here are some ways to encourage fluent reading at home:
- Read poems. Poems, especially those with a rhyming pattern, are great for encouraging expression. Jack Prelutsky and Shel Silverstein are great choices!
- Record your child reading. Students LOVE seeing themselves read, and it is a great way for them to hear how they sound (and watch their face for expression!).
- Re-read familiar books. Re-reading is a perfect way to build fluency, especially a beginning reader’s accuracy and rate. If there is a younger child at home, have your beginning reader read to him/her...just like the teacher does at school!
- Give appropriate prompts. Encourage your child to “sound like you’re talking” or “make your reading sound interesting.” We don’t want to tell students to read faster, since then students may not pay attention to the text’s meaning.
- Listen to books on tape. Books on tape are great for all readers, but especially older readers that may still struggle with fluency. Students can follow along as they hear an excellent model of a fluent reader. It also allows them to access text that might be too hard for them to read on their own yet.
- Read a variety of texts. Students’ fluency will change depending on the type of text. Usually, students read nonfiction texts more slowly. Nonfiction text is set-up differently and students need to slow down to monitor their comprehension, especially when reading a new topic!
- Read aloud together. You are the best model of a fluent reader. Also, children really enjoy shared reading time together (even older kids!). For beginning readers, you can read a sentence and then have your child model it back to you, copying your expression.
principal read 2016
school supply kits
The forms for School Kidz school supply kits went home for the 2016-2017 school year. Orders are completed online (only) and are due April 22nd. Ordering kits is a great way to save time and money and support the CFA at the same time.
respect -- wear yellow april 15th
April 15th begins our in-depth focus of the Pillar of Respect. We will continue to highlight this pillar through the months of April and May. In each school in District 70, teachers will promote the pillar of Respect by identifying and discussing the language and behaviors of a Respectful individual.
In the Character Counts program the color yellow is associated with the pillar of Respect. People that are respectful are caring and treat others with kindness. By showing respect for others, property, the environment, and yourself, you will, in turn, earn the respect that you deserve! A person can show respect when they:
Please wear YELLOW on Friday, April 15th!
Mrs. Travelstead and Mrs. Chickey
Character Counts at Copeland Committee
In the Character Counts program the color yellow is associated with the pillar of Respect. People that are respectful are caring and treat others with kindness. By showing respect for others, property, the environment, and yourself, you will, in turn, earn the respect that you deserve! A person can show respect when they:
- Treat others as you would like to be treated
- Are considerate of other people's feelings
- Recognize the value of people, property, the environment, and yourself
Please wear YELLOW on Friday, April 15th!
Mrs. Travelstead and Mrs. Chickey
Character Counts at Copeland Committee