Eglin Elementary ChronicleMr. Dennis Samac, Principal

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EGLIN ELEMENTARY VISION STATEMENT:Eglin Elementary School will be a community of learners where everyone is responsible and committed to preparing our students for tomorrow’s challenges.

Hello from Second Grade, Second grade students have been working hard to learn and develop the skills and strategies they needed to be successful! Close Reading has been a focus this year in English Language Arts. Through the use of high-quality texts, students hone their reading skills. Close reads allow students to dive deeply into a passage several times over the course of several days for various purposes. Identifying main idea and supporting details, using context clues to learn the meaning of words, and making inferences are skills that have been practiced through close reads. Second graders love to express their opinions on a wide variety of topics. We are drawing upon that excitement as we delve into the world of opinion writing. Students are learning to write an opinion paragraph by stating an opinion, supporting it with reasons, providing explanations and elaborations, and restating their opinions. They are working on being rock-star writers! In Math, students have spent the first half of the year learning important place value, addition, and subtraction concepts, including regrouping with 2 and 3-digit numbers. During the upcoming months, students will shift gears as they focus on telling time, counting money, and measurement. We also love math stations! It gives students the opportunity to play math games and practice math skills of both current concepts and as a spiral review. Recently, we have been exploring Physical Science, including matter, how matter changes, and energy. Force and motion is our latest unit. Some of our classes have had great hands-on opportunities to learn these science concepts, including Dropping Races to learn about gravity and Roller Coaster Challenges to explore forces and motion. In Social Studies, students are expanding their understanding of early U.S. History. We’ve learned about the first 13 colonies, how we fought for our independence in the Revolutionary War, and about famous Americans who helped shape our country into the great nation it is today! No study of early American history would be complete without a glimpse into the lives of Presidents Washington and Lincoln. History came alive for our students when General George Washington came to share his story! Second grade teachers are grateful for all the support from the parents. We look forward to the rest of a great school year!Learning together,

Katie Gray2nd Grade, Grade Level Chair

Character Trait Word for February

Self-Respect & Respect for Others: Our key to Success!

Remember the 3 B’s Be Safe Be Responsible

Be Respectful

Tutoring Dates:3 rd Grade:

Mar. 9, 11, 164 th Grade:

Mar. 10, 12, 17

School Office Hours:7:15 am -3:15 pm

Safety First!

Parents,For the safety of our students and to help increase traffic flow, please observe the following when picking up or dropping off children on the car ramp:

Pull all the way to the end of the ramp before dropping off or picking up students.

Children should exit from the right side of the vehicle only!

Please do not block the car ramp crosswalk.

Please use the crosswalks when walking to school.

Please put the card with your child’s name on it in the right side window of your car.

In addition, please be especially cautious of our students as they cross the street at the intersection of Gaffney and Hatchee Roads.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Mr. Dennis SamacPrincipal

Lunch MenuLunch menus are online

@www.okaloosa.k12.fl.us/foodservices/index.htm

To create a payment account, please go toschoolpaymentsolutions.com.

Reminder: If you have not already done so, you may go to applyforlunch.com to fill out

free/reduced lunch applications.

If you have any questions about your child’s account, please contact Ms. Judy Terry @ 833-

4322.

Eglin Elementary

Home of the EaglesSet your AR Goal!

Feb. 2015Upcoming Important Dates/ Holidays

Mar. 2-Mar. 6 Spirit WeekMar. 2, 2015 PTO meeting in Room 25 @ 2:45 pmMar. 2-17, 2015 Cookie dough fundraiser*** The popcorn brochures were unavailable at when the cookie dough packets were given out. They will be sent to the school. If you would like one, please check in the front office.Mar. 3, 2015 Robotics class @ 3:00 pmMar. 10, 2015 MFLC Coffee Talk @ 8:15 am in the Media CenterMar. 10, 2015 Robotics Class @ 3:00 pmMar. 10, 2015 SAC meeting in the Media Center @ 3:15 pmMar. 17, 2015 1st grade play The World of Dr. Seuss in the cafeteria @ 9:00 amMar. 17, 2015 Volunteer Orientation @ 1:45 pmMar. 17, 2015 Robotics class @ 3:00 pmMar. 17, 2015 1st grade play The World of Dr. Seuss @ 5:30 pm in the cafeteriaMar. 19, 2015 End of the 3rd nine weeksMar. 20, 2015 Teacher Work day Mar. 23-27, 2015 Spring BreakMar. 31-Apr. 1, 2015 FSA (ELA) testing for 3rd

and 4th graders @ 8:30 amApr. 3, 2015 Report cardsApr. 6, 2015 PTO meeting in Room 25 @ 2:45 pmApr. 7-8, 2015 FSA testing (Mathematics) @ 8:30 amApr. 13, 2015 Jump Rope for Heart money dueApr. 14. 2015 MFLC Coffee Talk @ 8:15 am in the Media CenterApr. 14, 2015 1st grade Awards assembly in the cafeteria @ 9:30 amApr. 14, 2015 SAC meeting @ 3:15 pm in the Media CenterApr. 15, 2015 2nd grade Awards assembly in the cafeteria @ 9:30 amApr. 16, 2015 3rd/4th grade Awards assembly in the cafeteria @ 1:40 pmApr. 21, 2015 Volunteer orientation in the Media Center @ 1:45 pmApr. 23, 2015 2nd grade field trip to Mattie Kelly Arts Center (show of Curious George) @ 9:00 amApr. 30-May 8, 2015 Scholastic Book Fair

Calendar DatesEarly Release Time 12:10 pm

Early Release Dates2014-2015 Mar. 5, 2015Apr. 2, 2015May 7, 2015

Attendance Reminder:Students will have five school days,

including the day they return, to bring in written verification for an

excused absence. The absence will be considered unexcused if the school does not receive written

verification for the excused absence in that time frame. After the ninth

absence (excused or unexcused) per semester, a letter will be sent to

parents or legal guardians notifying them of the necessity of a doctor’s excuse or excuse from an official agency in order for the make-up

work to be provided.

Ice Cream!!!The cafeteria will be selling ice cream ala carte on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The price is75 cents. Students will need to bring additional money. If you do not wish your child to be able to purchase ice cream from his/her lunch account, please contact Ms. Judy Terry @ 833-4322, or send a letter saying that they may not use their lunch account for ice cream.

Parent notification: If you wish to view the School Public Accountability Report (SPAR), it will be available in the front office.

Out of Field Teachers:In compliance with Section 101.42 Florida Statues, the following teachers, Mrs. June Whiting-Cobb, Ms. Vaneesa Harrington, Mrs. Jones-Urena, Mrs. Renee Laney, and Mrs. Carol Kotulan are out of field because they do not have an ESOL endorsement, and they have an ESOL child in their classroom. They all hold a valid teaching certificate issued by the State of Florida and are working on courses to satisfy the requirements for an ESOL endorsement.

Boost your day!Drop off your child & stay for coffee & conversation with other military

parents.

”Food Groups & Serving Sizes for Children”

Learn tips to build a healthier plate using the five core food

groups

Eglin Elementary Media CenterJoin Us for

Refreshments Mar. 10 @ 8:15 am

Presented by Operation Kid Fit

Kindergarten fundraiser:

Don’t throw away your old laser or ink jet cartridges!! Kindergarten is collecting them as a year-round fundraiser. Please do not send in toner cartridges from copiers as these are not part of the fundraiser.

Thanks for your support!

Music classes include experiences with singing, playing instruments, moving, listening and creating. The musical concepts that are studied include rhythm, melody, harmony, form, expressive qualities and style. Children will experience traditional American folk songs in addition to a variety of world music, and pieces in many styles. Lessons will lead toward note reading and music literacy.

Music lessons are fast-paced and fun, and students will need to wear comfortable clothing in order to participate fully. Primary students do a lot of moving in order to internalize the steady beat and the intermediate students will need to sit on the floor to perform on the mallet percussion instruments.

November and December:Song of the Month: Fifty Nifty United StatesUnit: Tone Color-the sounds of instruments/voice/study of the orchestral instrumentsComposer: Louis ArmstrongLink-up program for 3rd grade –Orchestra MovesLink-up program for 4th grade-Orchestra Rocks

Ask your student what they are doing in Music Class!

Mrs. DayMusic Specialist

P.E.  Notes Tennis shoes are required each day for P.E.. Some students are stilling wearing flip flops to P.E. Flip flops are not safe for any P.E. activities. Students will need to have jackets during the cooler weather as P.E. activities are held outside. Please remind your child to wear the proper attire to P.E. for both their safety and their comfort. Parents are always welcomed and encouraged to come out and participate during your child’s designated P.E. time!

Coaches will be selling Freeze Pops for 50 cents each on Fridays. Proceeds will go to purchase fitness equipment for the gym.

Valentine Fun Run Results:

Kindergarten:Ace McNair-10:25Jamal Archer-12:20Janessa King-12:20

Chasitie Bowers-12:58Kennedy Hindel-14:30Makayla Wilson-14:30

1 st Grade: Aidan Ballesteros-8:58

Caleb Case-9:27Jolie Albertson-9:30Laila Leggett-9:30Kyra Bowen-9:30

Graedin Follmar-9:46Danielle Fick-12:11

2 nd Grade: Ayden Ozdogru-7:30

Ryan Saffo-7:30Nia Crawford-10:10

3 rd Grade: Tristan Thompson-7:48Charlee Gonzales-9:06

4 th Grade: Dominic Faoro-7:24

Tyler Resurreccion-7:54Nevaeh Davis-8:01

Sienna Hilland-10:58

Eglin Elementary students had a lot of fun dressing up on the 100th day of

school. They dressed up as what they thought they would look like when

they are 100 years old.

Pictured here: Shaelyn King

Pictured here: Mallory Simmers, Adrian Chowning, and Jake Trail

Pictured here: Riley Desmond, Gavin Grandy, and Maiya Williams

Ms. Seegars first grade class celebrated Valentine’s Day by having a Sock Hop. Students moved from station to station doing such fun things as the hula hoop,

jump rope, hopscotch, dancing the Limbo, Matchbox races, and a graffiti wall. There was even a diner station where they used a menu to place orders for such items as hot dogs, chips, popcorn, rootbeer floats, and a

50’s treat.

Pictured here: Ms. Seegars’ class prepares to rock and roll at the sock hop.

Pictured here: Addison Ballard does the Limbo.

Pictured here: Lillian Pendergraph strikes a pose.

Pictured here: Zachary Ford enjoys a hot dog and rootbeer float at the 50’s diner.

Congratulations to the top AR point earners for the first semester!!! Each

student earned a $10 gift card to Books a Million!

Kg: Janessa King-26.9 points1st: grade: Caleb Coon-60.2 points2nd: grade: Laila Archer-148.7 points3rd: grade: Spencer Byrd-318.8 points4th: grade: Justin Grynkewich-398.2 points

Is it a solid, liquid, or gas?

Mrs. Buck and Mrs. Jones kindergarten classes recently studied matter and how it changes states. They performed a science experiment using Mentos and Diet Coke.

They put a solid into a liquid and made a gas!

George Washington Visits Eglin Elementary!

Eglin second grade students were thrilled to have a special visitor come in honor of

Presidents Day. George Washington came and spoke about his life at Mount Vernon, his

time as a General in the army, his pets, and his family. Thanks to our wonderful PTO who sponsored this event for our students!

Pictured here: Eglin students enjoyed learning about George Washington.

Roller Coaster Challenges!

Mrs. Gray and Mrs. Chavers classes have been studying forces and motion. They did a science experiment using foam to make hills and ping pong balls for coasters. They made the ball roll slower and faster and created a

loop that the ball could go through. They had a lot of fun experimenting with motion,

speed, and force!

Pictured here: 2nd grade classes experiment with forces and motion.

Thank you to everyone who helped to make our January Book Fair a success!!

The funds generated will buy new library books for our students. A special thank-you goes to our wonderful volunteers who helped make the Book Fair happen. They are: Mrs.

Enloe, Mrs. Stamm, Mrs. Mash, Mrs. Beauchamp, Mrs. Hilland, Mrs. Ballard, Mrs. Saffo, Mrs. Wheeler, Mrs. Morris, and Mrs.

Switzer.