Author: JEFFCO

December 2018

Eiber Eagle

1385 Independence St
Lakewood, CO 80215
303-982-6406

Ms. Stacy Bedell, Principal

Info for Parents

December
Dec 14—Holiday Performance & PTA Family Holiday fun
5:00-6:30
Dec 24-Jan 8
Winter Holiday Break
Be safe and enjoy your break

4th Grade December News!
In math we are working in our Fraction unit. We are working on understanding improper fractions and mixed numbers. Students are working hard on converting between mixed numbers and improper fractions.
In reading we are investigating ways to compare and contrast information found in nonfiction texts. Students are using double bubble maps to compare and contrast.
In writing students are writing to explain why. Students are working on including strong details in their writing and also strong transitions to help their writing flow.
In social studies we are investigating Colorado’s past. We are researching important places, people and events.
We hope you and your families have a wonderful winter break and we look forward to seeing your child back in class on January 9th.
Ms. Lesser and Ms. Stull

Time is flying in 6th grade and before we know it our students will be headed off to middle school! Therefore, keeping an eye on Monday folders as well as communicating with your student about events at school is becoming more and more important.
Writing: We are working on doing research projects before jumping into persuasive writing.
Math: The students have been working at finding the area and surface area of polygons and prisms and after winter break will move into algebra!
Social studies: We are learning about the importance of culture as well as the different aspects that make up cultures. They will soon be starting projects for this unit so please help the students at home as they work through these.
Reading: We have jumped right into non-fiction text trying to find the main idea, summarizing, using text features and determining structures to help us analyze the text better. We don't send home reading homework but, please read with your child at home to help them grow into strong readers.
Please remember that it is getting cold and our classrooms are outside, so help the 6th graders to pick appropriate clothes. Also, we said good bye to our student teacher, Ms. Schieffelin this month. She has been at Eiber for a year and we are very sad to see her go. On the other hand, we enjoyed our time with her and wish her the best of luck in her new journey!
Thanks!
Sixth Grade Team

Winter is here!
If there is any doubt that school is open, PLEASE listen to your TV , phone or radio. Also check Jeffcopublicschools.org for school closings.

Third Grade News
Every day is exciting in our third grade classrooms; all students have been working so hard this year and it’s hard to believe that soon we will all take a winter break! …but until then here is what is currently going on:
We are continuing with the unit on multiplication and division, how they are related, where we apply them in real life, and working on fluency in facts. Word problems are included with the emphasis on being able to “represent and explain my thinking.”
Our focus for writing at this time is writing to explain. This is all about explaining our opinions and supporting them with valid reasons. Organization, descriptive words, and correct sentences are key features to this type of writing. The students will work on this daily.
Our newest unit in reading is all about uncovering the main idea and details in fiction and non fiction text. Just a reminder that third graders should be reading for at least 20 minutes every night.
Finally, we are doing science again! The unit of study focuses on changes in Earth's surface materials – particularly how rocks and soil can be broken down through the processes of weathering and erosion.

Dear Fifth Grade Families,
Denver Museum of Nature and Science is hosting a Family Health FREE day. The activities go with our science unit on the human body. Read on and mark your calendar for January 27.
WHEN: Sunday, January 27 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Denver Museum of Nature and Science
2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, 80205
WHAT: A FREE day of healthy fun at the Museum
FREE general admission for the entire fami ly!
Try fun activities for the whole family.
Enjoy a FREE healthy lunch in the Museum cafeteria.
Enter a drawing to win a new bike!
Enter using the main entrance on the north side of the Museum, or the School Group entrance on the South side of the building. Individual and carpool parking is on the North side of the building. We will not be providing a bus from Eiber.
This always proves to be a great day! We hope you can make it.

Daily Reminder:
8:45 – 3:45 School hours
8:20 – doors open for breakfast
8:35 – Classrooms are open
8:50 – tardy bell
3:45 – School is out
Please call in your occasional absences at 303-982-6443
Please call the attendance line if your student will be out at 303-982-6443

Ms. Olivas, Mrs. Johnston and Mrs. Graves can't believe it is already December. As the holiday approach make sure your child is well rested and make sure to continue to read with your child at home and help them with their homework. You may also have your child access dreambox( math) to stay current with math concepts, istation and Myon (reading) at home over the holidays to help your child establish a love for reading.
***We have been working on the following Learning Targets***
Reading: We are learning how to compare differences and similarities of different versions of the same text
and know that all versions of the same text tell a story about characters..
Writing: We are learning how to write to explain, organize our steps to create a how-to book through
a a sequence of actions.
Math: We are learning to work with teen numbers.
Science: We are learning about how things move.
***Items to work with your child on at home***
Practice writing their first and last name.
2. Practice counting aloud to 60
3. Practice reading with your child every night for at l least 10 minutes and discuss characters, setting,
problems, as well as the beginning, middle, and end.
Learn to tie their own shoes
5. Learn to zip up and unzip their jacket
***Dates to keep in mind***
The 12 Days of Christmas Calendar ( December 6th - 21st) Make sure to check your calendar to see what we are celebrating every day in December.
***Friendly Reminders***
Library books need to be returned the following week.
Homework comes home on Monday and should be returned on Friday. Please make sure your child completes all their homework in pencil unless other wise stated.
Have your child bring a backpack & coat to school everyday.
Please make sure your child is arriving to school on time. The first bell rings at 8:35 and children are
expected to be in that class at this time to begin working.
. Your support lets your child know how much you value their education and we can see that filter into the classroom when they come to school ready to take responsibility for their own learning. As always if you need anything our doors are always open to help you in anyway we can.

First grade has been busy learning since we have come back from break. We have been working on “how to” writing. We have written an introduction for the reader, then we put our steps in order, and last we wrote a conclusion for our how to book. Some of our how to books will be coming home soon!
In math, we are working on place value. We are working on taking a two digit number and breaking it into tens and ones. We also learned a new way to draw a math picture to represent tens and ones. Your child should be working on this at home as part of their homework. Please make sure your child takes time each week to work on their homework it is very important for your child to get the extra math practice.
In reading, we have been working on identifying the central message in the text. Students are paying close attention to details to learn all they can about the characters and events in the story. Please make sure your child is reading at home nightly! It is very important your child reads every night to help them become a better reader.
In science, we are working on sorting and classifying different earth materials. We have been busy learning and we will be very busy learning all the way up to winter break. It is very important your child is at school everyday and on time. Before your child leaves the house please remind them to grab a coat!
Winter break is coming and it is very important for your child to read every day during break! Your child has worked so hard this year we don't want them to loose any of that great learning over the break. Don't forget your child can access MyOn (for reading) and Dreambox (for math) at home. If you need help getting on at home please let us know.
Have a Happy Holiday Season!
1st Grade Team

It's hard to believe that we are nearly halfway through the year! Our 2nd Graders owe themselves a big pat on the back for a job well done in Midyear Assessments. Let's keep up the good work and keep pushing forward during the second half of the year.
As the holidays have been approaching, we have had so much fun writing creative narratives. Students have written about being snowed in at school, imagined what snowmen do at night and what it would be like to live in a snow globe.
In reading, we continue to practice self-monitoring comprehension strategies and practice fluency.
Math has been a whirl wind adventure in 2nd Grade as of late. We have learned double-digit addition with regrouping and double-digit subtraction with ungrouping. To top it all off, we have also started practicing adding money. 2nd Grade will be taking part in Polar Express Day at school on Friday, December 21st. Students are allowed to wear their pajamas to school (no slippers please) for a cozy, fun-filled day.
We hope you all have a safe and restful Winter Break!