News from the Zelmer Zoo

Maria hard at work!

Here's what is happening this week in the Zelmer Zoo:

Language Arts: Reading Detective Clubs will be formed in our classroom this week. Each group of Reading Detectives will be working to solve a different mystery. Each Reading Detective will be given a badge and a case file to solve. Students will meet in groups to discuss the mystery they are reading. They will share clues they have uncovered and possible suspects who may be involved in the mystery. After reading their book and solving the mystery, detectives must complete a detective case report as their final assignment.

Spelling: The district is evaluating how Spelling is taught. You received a letter today in your child's Monday Night Folder explaining the new concept of Word Study that our district has adopted. In doing so a list of high frequency (no excuse) word lists have been created for grades K-3. Third grade and above will be expected to be able to recognize and spell all words on the list. We will begin pretesting this week to see what each student already knows and where they need to study and practice. Stayed tuned for more information.

Math: Review of 3 digit Addition & Subtraction with regrouping

Social Studies: Regions of South Carolina: Sandhills & Inner Coastal Plain Regions

Important Information:

• The NEW date for having book bags embroidered is October 1st. Please send in your form and money if you would like your initials or name on your bag.


• Please turn in your Tools for Schools Enrollment Application. The school code is 11411. You must reapply every year for the school to receive the benefits of this program.


• Please turn in your picture order this week if you would like to order pictures. Make-up day will Oct. 30

Upcoming Dates:

October 14: Family Night at the Book Fair 4:30 – 6:30

October 14: Open House 5:00 – 7:00
October 27-28: No School
October 29: 1st Nine Weeks Report Cards
October 30: Make up pictures taken

Scholastic Bookfair Coming Soon!!!

Click on the picture for a link to information about our school's upcoming bookfair!!!

News from the Zelmer Zoo

Important Info:
1. Thank you for sending all money in labeled envelopes.
2. To access Mr. Bedenbaugh’s WES Music Blog please visit: http://wesmusicblog.blogspot.com/
Here, you will find Mr. B.’s weekly newsletter as well as pertinent and timely information about the world of music!
3. All homeroom teachers also have a blog that you can access through the school’s website. Newsletters are posted weekly! Newsletters will only be printed when there is new information. Otherwise, please check our blogs each Monday.
4. We will continue MAP Testing this week. Thursday, September 18th.
5. Good News Club began this afternoon of next week. If your child is interested in attending, I have more permission forms.

Upcoming Dates:
September 15 – Good News Club 2:45 pm
September 17 – Constitution Day
September 18 – Mid-Term report cards
October 14 – Family Night 5-7 p.m.
October 27-28 – No School
October 29 – Report cards for first nine week period
October 30 – Make up pictures taken

Units of Study:
Language Arts: Narrative elements, decoding long words, sentence writing
Math: Rounding numbers, reviewing addition and subtraction

Apple Festivities

Apple Festival

The Apple Festival is in town this Friday & Saturday! Here are some of the events:

Friday, September 5, 2008

11:00a.m. - 7:00p.m. -- ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW, Kiddie Rides, Food Vendors along Historic Old Main Street

11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. -- Entertainment Apple Festival Pavilion, Main Street INDOOR ARTS AND ANTIQUES BAZAAR (in the old Bill's store) Sponsored by the Westminster Area Historic Preservation Society

4:30 p.m. -- APPLE FESTIVAL PARADE from First Baptist Church to First Citizens Bank, downtown Westminster. Look for Westminster Elementary Faculty and Staff float.

8 p.m. -- APPLE FESTIVAL RODEO17th Annual Apple Festival World Championship Rodeo. IPRA Sanctioned. Bibb Street Arena, Westminster. Tickets sold at the gate. Adults $12.00 and Children $5.00.

Saturday, September 6, 2008

8:00 a.m. -- CLASSIC ROAD RACE, sponsored by West Oak Wrestling Team.

8:00 a.m. -- Ridin' For the 3 R's Motorcycle Ride at West Oak High School.

8:30 a.m. -- FUN WALK.

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. --ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW, KIDDIE RIDES, FOOD VENDORS Historic Main Street, Westminster.

10:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. -- ENTERTAINMENT Live entertainment from the Apple Festival Pavilion, Main Street. INDOOR ARTS AND ANTIQUES BAZAAR (in the old Bill's store)
Sponsored by the Westminster Area Historic Preservation Society

10:00 a.m. -- CLASSIC CAR SHOW.

11:00 a.m. -- TALENT SHOW Apple Festival Pavilion, Main Street.Registration begins at 10 a.m.

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. -- CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES Historic Main Street

1:00 p.m. - 5 p.m. -- CLOGGING Historic Main Street

8 p.m. -- APPLE FESTIVAL RODEO17th Annual Apple Festival World Championship Rodeo. IPRA Sanctioned. Bibb Street Arena, Westminster. Tickets Sold at Gate. Adults $12.00 Children $5.00.

News from the Zelmer Zoo

Here's what's happening this week:

Language Arts:

Introduction of Writer's Workshop

Small Groups with Mrs. Hawkins and Mrs. Zelmer on Focus Skill

Math:

Place Value

Addition and Subtraction Review

Social Studies:

Locating Our Place in this World

Other News:
Screening for Gifted and Talented Students
If you have a child in grades 3-5 you may refer them for Screening for the Gifted and Talented program (GATE). All students in grade 2 will be tested. You may stop by the main office to pick up a referral form or you may request one be sent home by your child’s homeroom teacher. All referrals need to be completed by October 15, 2008. If you have any questions contact Donna Baumgarner at 886-4520 or donnab@oconee.k12.sc.us .

Students will have pictures made tomorrow. They do not need to bring money for these photos, and every student will have their photo taken. If you have a background color preference, you will need to send that sheet to school tomorrow!

The APPLE FESTIVAL PARADE will be Friday, September 5th at 4:30. The Parade will take place from First Baptist Church to First Citizens Bank in downtown Westminster. Look for a Faculty and Staff float from our school.