Mrs. Covington

Target UPDATE!

Hello, Target Friends,

I hope you are enjoying the beautiful weather! There is no Weekly Question this week. All second through fifth graders should be prepared to share their GBR projects this week (fifth grade next week). I can't wait to see all that you've been researching and how you created your presentation.

This will be the last week of classes except fifth grade will conclude on Monday, May 20. It's hard to believe we are wrapping up the school year. I have enjoyed teaching each of you, and I look forward to seeing you again in August. Parents, thank you for your ongoing support and all you do for your children!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Covington

Week of May 13-17

And the "Hero of the Year" is...

Anne Frank!

Great job today presenting your nominee for Time magazine's "Hero of the Year" contest. It was a close vote, but Anne Frank was our winner. Close behind her was Helen Keller and Princess Diana. Your persuasive essays and skits were entertaining and informative.

This week we simulated the life as a civil war soldier or nurse and wrote letters home to our loved ones. Please take a look at the sign-up sheet and decide if you'd like to bring a sample of some Civil War food. We'll celebrate the end of our "Courage" unit next week. It would be fun to have some samples to share!

Sign-Up to Bring Civil War Food

Remember to bring your GBR projects next week!

LAST Weekly Question:

Think about your Target experience at Eastvalley. Even if it has been for a short time, think about what you've learned. Write a reflection about your favorite memories of Target, what you've learned, and how you will apply what you've learned to new situations. If there is something you did not enjoy or would like to change, you can share those ideas too.

I am proud of all that you've learned, and I know you will continue to be student leaders in your new schools next year!

Target Update

Check out the Animoto video from the 2nd/3rd Grade Kennesaw
 Mountain Hike!

Kennesaw Mountain Trip

A Few Reminders...

• Monday, May 6- We will have the opportunity to hear PJ Goodloe's grandfather, Dr. Terrance Roberts, come and speak to the fourth and fifth graders. We are looking forward to hearing his story of courage as part of The Little Rock Nine. 

    

• Tuesday, May 7- 4th/5th Grade Field Trip- Cyclorama and Varsity, Please wear an Eastvalley spirit shirt.

 

• GBR Project Due Dates

Tuesday, May 14- Fourth Grade

Thursday, May 16- Third Grade

Friday, May 17- Second Grade

Monday, May 20- Fifth Grade

 

 

 

Week of April 29-May 3

Second and Third Grade Target,

As we reflect back on our heart unit, we think of all the things we've learned about the heart and all the parts and functions. I am proud of all that you've learned! Next week, you will have the opportunity to examine a real pig's heart. We will analyze the similarities and differences of the anatomy of the heart.

Also, Mrs. Clatterbaugh and I are excited to learn from your GBR projects that are due in two weeks! Third grade will share on Thursday, May 16, and the second grade will share on Friday, May 17. Please be sure you have selected a heart defect/disease and you are ready to share your research in a creative way. If you have chosen something else to do for your GBR, then you should have already had it approved by Mrs. Covington.

Thank you to all the parents (and grandparent) who chaperoned our Kennesaw Mountain Hike a few weeks ago. We had such a great time and fabulous weather! Its hard to believe that our school year is almost over. Thank you for your ongoing support. Our last Target day will be May 16 and May 17. It's been a fantastic year together!

Check out this video!

Kennesaw Moutain Animoto

 *WEEKLY QUESTION: Write a thank-you note to the nurse that came and taught you about blood pressure and the heart. Be sure to tell her something you learned about blood pressure and ask her a question.

(Second Grade- Mrs. Griffith) (Third Grade- Nurse Kathy)

Week of April 29-May 3

First Grade Friends,

This week we learned the rest of our multiple intelligence shoes. Together we worked on our interpersonal (working with others) by participating in a team-building activity. Your challenge was to line up in order from shortest to tallest with no talking! Then, we practiced our bodily-kinesthetic (body smart) intelligence by playing a game on the field. Afterwards, we read Scarredy Squirrel goes to the Beach. Do you like to be alone, like the main character? We used our intrapersonal (self-smart) intelligence to reflect on our strengths and weaknesses as well as our favorite things.

To wrap up our first grade semester together, each of you will get to create your own Multiple Intelligence book! We will be working on them for the next few weeks. I can't wait to see your final product!

WEEKLY QUESTION: Think of something you do well. How would you teach that to someone? 

Week of April 29-May 3

Fourth and Fifth Grade,

We had a busy week working on our Time Magazine's Hero of the Year projects. Each group has created a pursuasive essay, poster, and skit to share with the class. Will the reporters "vote" for your nominee? You will need to do your best at pursuading them and teaching them why you believe your person has shown courage in their lifetime.

We have a big week coming up! On Monday, we have an exciting opportunity to hear Mr. Terrance Roberts. He is a member of the Little Rock Nine, one of the first to integrate Central High in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1957. Mr. Roberts is the grandfather of PJ Goodloe, one of our fourth grade Target students. He truly is an example of someone who has shown courage in their lifetime, and we are eager to hear his story. 

This Tuesday, May 7, is our field trip to the Cyclorama in downtown Atlanta. Please wear an Eastvalley shirt if you have one. Mrs. Covington will come and get you when it is time to leave. Be on time to school because we will leave shortly after the morning announcements. Remember, you have already ordered a voucher (ticket) to use when you arrive at The Varsity for lunch. You do not need to bring anything with you, unless you have a light jacket or sweater.

WEEKLY QUESTION: Write down three questions that you'd like to ask Mr. Roberts on Monday. Think about the information that you learned in class this week. I will be expecting you to ask at least one of them during our time with him on Monday. If you'd like to read more, check out the following:

Terrance Roberts

Little Rock Nine

REMINDERS!!!

On your last Target Day, you will be presenting your GBR projects.

FOURTH GRADE- Your last day will be Tuesday, May 14. This is different than your original date. Please make note of the change.

FIFTH GRADE- Your last day will be Monday, May 20. Please be ready to share your GBR projects!

Please let me know if you have any questions! I can't wait to see your projects and the connections you've made to our unit.

 

Week of April 22-26

Target Students,

This update is for ALL students in grades 1-5. We've had a crazy week with the upper grades taking the CRCT. I am sorry that I have not been able to see all the classes this week. I am helping with administration and make-ups for various grade levels. Thank you for being flexible!

We plan to be back on our normal schedule next week! Please be sure that you are staying organized and you bring all of your materials to class each week. We only have 5 weeks of school left, so let's make every day count!

Attention grades 2-5! Please be sure you are working on your GBR (Going Beyond Requirements) project. If you have questions or need help, please talk to Mrs. Covington.

I can't wait to see what you've researched and created outside of class relating to our current unit of study!

Due Dates:

2nd Grade: Friday, May 17

3rd Grade: Thursday, May 16

4th Grade: Tuesday, May 21

5th Grade: Monday, May 20

SURPRISE!

No Weekly Question this week! Make time to play with your family, ride your bike (be heart healthy), and read a good book!

Week of March 15-19

First Grade,

This week we learned about the Birkenstock sandel as we explored what it means to be "nature smart." After reading Butterfly House by Eve Bunting, we shared information about the life cycle of butterflies. The students shared that many of them felt that they were nature smart and the "shoe" fit well. A few of us admitted that outdoor camping and bugs were not our thing. Our nature scavenger hunt was exciting as we explored the grounds of Eastvalley. Did you have fun sorting and classifying all of your nature?

We continued to strengthen our convergent and divergent thinking skills with an elimination logic grid puzzle and a divergent transformation drawing. Mrs. Clatterbaugh and I are proud of your hard work!

WEEKLY QUESTION:

Click on the Tangram game link below from PBS kids. Next week, we will make connections in class about the kind of thinking and learning that took place while you were solving the Tangram puzzles. Have fun! (No need to write anything down. Just whisper in Mrs. Covington's ear that you tried the Tangram games online.)

Tangram Game

 

Week of April 15-19

2nd and 3rd Grade,

What a fabulous trip we had to Kennesaw Mountain! Thank you to all our wonderful parent chaperones. We appreciate you taking time out of your busy schedules to come and hike with us. Didn't we have a glorious day?

I hope everyone has started working on their GBR projects. They are due on May 16 and May 17. Please review the sheet that was given to you in class. If you have any questions, come speak to Mrs. Covington. I can't wait to learn more from your research!

WEEKLY QUESTION:  Write a descriptive paragraph about your hike at Kennesaw Mountain. Use powerful verbs and colorful adjectives. What did you see? Hear? Smell? What did you like/not like about the hike?

Week of April 15-19

Fourth and Fifth Grade,

This week we traveled back to the time of the Civil War and discussed how courage was displayed by Henry, a young boy in the book, Red Badge of Courage. 

HOMEWORK: Civil War Crossword Puzzles 

Please remember to start working on your GBR projects. Everyone was given directions in class the week before spring break. If you have questions or need help, please come ask Mrs. Covington!

WEEKLY QUESTION: In the story, Red Badge of Courage, Henry is a young boy who goes off to war. His character changes as he experiences different events throughout his time with the infantry. In your opinion, would you characterize Henry as a coward or a hero at the end of the story? Explain your ideas. 

I am planning on us having class together after the CRCT next week. Please come prepared with your homework and materials. I will see you next week. 

Also, ALL field trip money and permission slips are due! If you have not returned yours, please return your permission/money as soon as possible. Thank you!

Have a great week, and good luck with testing. Take your time and do your best. I know you will do awesome!

:-) Mrs. Covington

Target Update

Spring is in the air! And, that means...spring break is almost here!

I hope everyone has a wonderful spring break. There will be no Weekly Questions or Target homework over spring break (unless you want to start planning your GBR project). Enjoy time with you family and friends!

Just a few reminders and announcements...

* Attention rising 4th graders, 5th graders, and rising 6th graders! Click on the registration form to learn more about a summer camp opportunity at Georgia Tech. The program is a one week STEM enrichment course with a heavy emphasis on hands-on engineering.   It is based on a return trip to the moon and has students designing all sorts of new equipment. Check out the registration form! If you have trouble opening the link, please see Mrs. Covington and she'll give you a registration form.

Download Summer Camp

There is a special culminating field trip planned for the 2nd/3rd grade as well as the 4th/5th grade Target classes. PLEASE return the required permission slip and money as soon as possible. Parents, we need volunteers for both trips! Thank you to everyone who has already signed up. Visit the following links to sign up:

Second and Third Grade Parent Sign-Up Sheet

Fourth and Fifth Grade Parent Sign-Up Sheet

Chaperones for the fourth and fifth grade, please send in your money to pay for the museum cost and bus ride. You do not need to send in money for lunch. You can purchase on the day of the trip.

GBR reminders! Information is going home this week about GBR projects (2nd-5th grade). ALL projects will be presented in mid-May. Please look over the flyer coming home.

Thank you for your ongoing support! It's hard to believe the year is wrapping up so quickly. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Enjoy spring break!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Sarah Covington