Thursday, February 12, 2009

March xCEL Sessions and Prep Rallies

K/1 xCEL History (Time Line and Folk Tales)
w/ Mrs. Sommer
Thursday, March 5th @ 1:30
http://tinyurl.com/SommerClass
This session will explore the folk tale character of Johnny Appleseed and create a time lines.

CSAP "Prep" Rally Tips and Strategies
w/ Mrs. Beach
Monday, March 9th @ 1:30
http://tinyurl.com/3vlyk2
This session will review overall tips to be aware of while doing the tests.

CSAP "Prep" Rally for 4th-5th Reading and 5th Science
w/ Mrs. Miller
Wednesday, March 11th @1:30
http://tinyurl.com/678y3y
This session will give student tips for mastering the reading and science portion of the CSAP.

CSAP "Prep" Rally for 3rd-5th Math and Writing
w/ Mrs. Sommer
Thursday, March 12th @ 1:30
http://tinyurl.com/SommerClass
This session will review concepts and organization for the 3-5th grade math and writing CSAP tests.

2nd grade paragraph session
w/ Mrs. Sommer
Thursday, March 19th @ 1:30
http://tinyurl.com/SommerClass
This session is for students in LA2 who are ready to learn how to begin organizing their writing. This is geared for 2nd graders but advanced 1st graders are also welcome as well as older students who would benefit from a review.

March 23-27 = CSAP Testing Week in Castle Rock
March 30-April 3 = CSAP Testing Week at Lakewood (Red Rocks Community College) and Aurora (Lotus School of Excellence)
FEBRUARY xCEL SESSIONS: MATH Focus
I look forward to our time together as we talk about math concepts. Please feel free to join the session topic most appropriate for you (if you are a 1st grader and plan on coming to the 2nd/3rd grade session, no need to tell me ahead and it is OK to ignore the “we missed you today at our xCEL session email/assignment). You are also welcome to log in more than once. J
February 12th @ 1:30 K and 1st graders working on measurement http://tinyurl.com/SommerClass
February 19th @ 1:30 2nd and 3rd graders working on symmetry http://tinyurl.com/SommerClass
February 26th @ 1:30 4th and 5th graders working on area and perimeter http://tinyurl.com/SommerClass
I’ll stay on a little longer for each session for student Q&A and support. Remember to sign in (First Name, Last Initial-Teacher Name ex. April B-Sommer). If you missed a session and can’t find the recording, remember that ALL the recordings are posted on my blog--http://sommerschool.blogspot.com/.