The students will be taking their summative assessment over the World War II standards on Wednesday. The best thing for them to use as a study guide is their journal and the state standards!!

Tuesday we are going to be exchanging Valentines. We have asked the students not to put names of who they are for...this tends to take about an hour to pass them out. We will be doing this in the afternoon and having a snack provided by some of our parents. 

I hope you all have a great, restful weekend.

Parents,

We began our unit on World War II today! The students will be doing some independent reading as well as our in class lessons. My homeroom has been assigned a novel based on World War II. The book may go on their reading log since they will be doing it on their own time. They must take the end of book test on or before February 21.

You may look at what we are studying in their journal and their text book. It is a very information packed unit!

In writing, we are continuing to write persuasive essays. Expect to see one in the next few days!

Thank you,

Mrs. Brindley

Greyhound Gala

Dear Parents,

I just wanted to let you know that, as a gala auction item, Ms. Longyear, Ms. Ofiara, and I are offering a "Scrapbook Party."

This will be for the auction winner plus 3 guests. Bring pictures and basic scrapbook supplies and we will create beautiful memories. Snack provided.  Approximately 2 hours of fun in the classroom after school.  Date and time to be worked out between teachers and parents.

The Gala Auction will be held February 4, 2012 at Olde Towne Athletic Club from 7 to 11 PM. Tickets are on sale at http://gmefoundation.org - $35 and $45 at the door or you can Download 2012GALATicketformto purchase tickets in advance. Visit the website for a sample of items to bid on. All proceeds go back to GMEF.

The proceeds will be used to improve our school by providing funding for programs such as technology, educational curriculum and facility improvements. The GMEF will accumulate and distribute resources beyond those provided by Cobb County or the PTA, in order to further enhance, foster and enrich the educational experiences of all students at Garrison Mill.

Thank you for your support!

Dear Parents,

I just wanted to let you know that, as a gala auction item, Ms. Longyear, Ms. Ofiara, and I are offering a "Scrapbook Party."

This will be for the auction winner plus 3 guests. Bring pictures and basic scrapbook supplies and we will create beautiful memories. Snack provided.  Approximately 2 hours of fun in the classroom after school.  Date and time to be worked out between teachers and parents.

The Gala Auction will be held February 4, 2012 at Olde Towne Athletic Club from 7 to 11 PM. Tickets are on sale at http://gmefoundation.org - $35 and $45 at the door or you can Download 2012GALATicketformto purchase tickets in advance. Visit the website for a sample of items to bid on. All proceeds go back to GMEF.

The proceeds will be used to improve our school by providing funding for programs such as technology, educational curriculum and facility improvements. The GMEF will accumulate and distribute resources beyond those provided by Cobb County or the PTA, in order to further enhance, foster and enrich the educational experiences of all students at Garrison Mill.

Thank you for your support!

Science Fair Project

Dear Parents,

It was such a pleasure to witness the amount of knowledge the students gained through the learning process while completing their science fair projects. The students clearly demonstrated a thorough understanding of the scientific process and science inquiry standards. We are blessed to have parental support of this process. We would like to thank Mrs. Haas in the Media Center for giving up her space for two days and the independent judges from Lasstier Science Honor Society who spent hours judging the projects. Students will be given their rubric back on Monday.

Mrs. Longyear

Parents,

I just got an updated list of the students who need updated immunizations for middle school. The majority of the class needs to have an updated Varicella immunization. If you haven't turned in an immunization record to the office since Kindergarten, your child probably will need an updated form before they can register for middle school. Please send me the updated form as soon as you get it, so I can register them at Mabry! Thanks.

I hope that everyone had a wonderful break! I had such a great time with my family. Thank you again for all of the wonderful gifts. It is so nice that you thought of me over the holidays!

We are ready to get started for a big 2012! In English we will finish up the parts of speech and begin persuasive writing. In reading, we will be working on some more fiction and nonfiction reading strategies. Social Studies will find us moving into the 20s and 30s! We will be busy!

Just a reminder to those of you who did not bring classroom supplies such as tissues, clorox wipes and paper towels at the beginning of the year -we are running out. As stated on the supply list in the fall, the girls should have brought them in August, which would leave the boys to bring in the supplies now.  Paper towels, wipes, tissues and bandaids are the supplies we could use. Thank you so much!

I look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday and to begin the 3rd nine weeks!

I think I hooked them! All of the students enjoyed Tuck Everlasting! It was fun to compare the novel and the movie and learn about all of the Figurative Language that the author uses. Hopefully some of these techniques will transfer into their own writing.

We finished all of our county benchmarks and I was pleased with the grades. Please make sure that your children are reading and writing over the break. This will help them keep their skills sharp!

I am excited about our Holiday Party tomorrow at 11:30! Our room mom's have planned some fun activities. If you are coming to the party, feel free to check your child out after the party and start your holiday early!

Have a safe and happy break!

Mrs. Brindley