Lower School Science Center Field Trip

Next Friday (10/13) The entire TPS lower school will be going on a field trip to the Greensboro Science Center. Please note that this is not just a Primary Department trip.  Miss. Hines and I are not planning the trip nor will we be able to go because we will be at an ELA workshop. However, our students will be in good hands- Gayle Hice will be substituting for us and going with the class along with several other TPS teachers. A permission form should be sent home in next week's folder, but I wanted to give a "heads-up" that this is coming. If your child needs a booster or carseat, please bring it that morning (10/13). Also, students will need to bring a bagged lunch.

If you have questions, please let Kim Williams know- kwilliams@thepiedmontschool.com.

Class Book!

This week our class will start working on our class book! We will write, edit and revise a class book that will be professionally published by Student Treasures Publishing. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to discover the joy and excitement of traveling through the writing process and having a piece of writing published.

This year the theme and title of our book will be "The ABCs of Christmas." Each student will be given responsibility for at least 3 pages of the book. We have been brainstorming words that start with each letter of the alphabet, and we have decided on words that we can all agree on. Next, students will write sentences about those words, have their sentences edited, make a final copy and finally illustrate their sentences during art class.

I am sending order forms home today in homework folders. The school does not receive any incentive and this is not a fundraiser, so please in no way feel obligated to purchase a book. However, they are nice books and kids enjoy seeing their work in a bound book. The books will be distributed during our author's tea in December. These make great Christmas gifts!

Please return the forms ASAP (even if you are not ordering, please mark "no" on the bottom with a signature).

The following is a video clip about Student Treasures Publishing: (Please note this can only be viewed on the blog- not in email.)

Apple Orchard Snapshots

We had a great time yesterday at the apple orchard yesterday! The following are a few snapshots of the day:

Apple Orchard Agenda

 We are super excited about our trip tomorrow! If your child uses a car or booster seat, please remember to send it in with them tomorrow morning. For those meeting us at the farm, our schedule is as follows:

• 8:00-9:00- extended morning time/ bathroom break/ load van

• 9:00-10:00- on the road to the farm

• 10:00-11:00- lunch and playground 

• 11:00-12:00-orchard tour, lesson and hayride 

• 12:00-12:45- afternoon snack/ shopping in barn

• 12:45-1:00- bathroom break

• 1:00-2:00- on the road to school

• 2:00-2:20- at school

If it is easier to meet us at the farm at 10:00 with your child (children) that is completely fine, just please let me know. Also, if you would like to leave from the farm with your child (instead of having them return to school) that is completely fine. 

Library Time!

Our class will be going to the High Point library the 2nd Thursday every month. This is when library skills will be taught and English language arts objectives will be reviewed in an authentic setting. Students will also be given the opportunity to check out books with the guidance of a librarian; thank you to those of you who have returned your forms for the library cards. I've been told that the High Point library does not have reciprocity with the Greensboro library system, so if you have a card for Greensboro or Winston-Salem, you will need to set up an account with High Point as well. If you have any questions please let us know.

Our first trip is this Thursday 9/14. We will be taking the school van, so if your child needs a booster seat to ride in a vehicle, please send it with them Thursday and next Wednesday for the apple farm field trip as well. 

It should be a lot of fun and a lot of learning! 

Apple Orchard Field Trip

In two weeks our class will take its first field trip! We will be going to Millstone Creek Orchards in Ramseur, NC. Parents are welcome to meet us at the farm, but please let us know beforehand so we can make accommodations for the hay ride. Also, please return the permission slip in your child's backpack ASAP- Copies are in the folders being sent home today. Thanks!

Also, please check your email for a message from Sign-Up Genius for BOY IIP conferences. Many thanks to those who have already selected a time.

"Agritourism"at Millstone Creek Orchard Video: 

Reading Eggs

Your child has been given a Reading Eggs login and password. I strongly encourage students to work on Reading Eggs daily to sharpen their literacy skills. Incorporating Reading Eggs into the homework routine is also a great idea! If you have any questions please let me know.