Ms.

Budde’s Class News

October 19, 2018
a note from the teacher Spelling words
Fall is in full swing! Here are some notes going
into the 4th week of October. Morning Partner
• Because of allergies and dietary
restrictions, any birthday treats sent in
Forest Storm
must be nonedible, like pencils, stickers, Garbage Florida
etc.
• Candy sale continues! For each box Form Apartment
taken, $52 is owed. Please make any
checks to Knapp Charter Academy.
Alarm Sport
Students will receive a prize when money Corner Force
is returned, and a bonus prize for turning
in a check, not cash!
Story Forward
• The weather is feeling more like fall every Argue Sharp
day. Please make sure your child is
coming to school dressed appropriately. Backyard Garden
• If you are able and willing, our class could
use donations of graham crackers for
Start Arkansas
snack time. Thanks!
• Please make sure you are checking your
child’s homework folder every night! Your
Star student
child may have homework or an
important note.
Anijah Earvin

What Are We Learning?

Math
This week we continued our
geometry unit. We learned how
to classify triangles based on
their side lengths or angle
measures. We also reviewed for
our interim assessment.
Reading
This week students practiced
identifying the perspective of
different characters in a
passage. They also identified
details to support an opinion,
and the theme of a text.
Science
We continued our science unit
about energy. We learned that
energy can be transferred in a
collision. We also learned that
collisions transform motion
energy into sound and heat.

Mark your Calendar

Next Week This Month Future
October 25: Family Math Night November 9: Veteran’s Day
October 26: No School Assembly
November (Date TBD): Harvest
Party
November 21-23: Thanksgiving
Break
Ms. Budde’s Class News
October 19, 2018
a note from the Office
Upcoming Dates:
Family Math Night – Thursday, October 25 from 4:30-6:00pm
NO SCHOOL – Friday, October 26 (Staff Professional Development Day)

Dismissal - Cold and wet weather means we need to remind you about your car signs. We
really need parents to keep the specific YELLOW, BLUE, or WHITE signs in the dash so we can
get/read/take your child(ren) to the correct cars. In extreme conditions we will dismiss from
inside and we just cannot guess who you are and what students are with you. Not having a
sign slows down the entire process. Please call the office or email your homeroom teacher and
we will produce and other sign for your vehicles.

Boys Basketball Tryouts – Grades 6-8 are Tuesday, October 23, Wednesday, October 24 and
Monday, October 29 from 3:45-5:15pm. A sports physical dated after 4/15/2018 must be on file
in order to tryout.

Family Math Night All students and their families are invited to come play fun & educational
games that help kids learn and master critical skills for math. Take a break from the normal
routine and enjoy a night of game playing fun! Raffle prizes will be awarded and light
refreshments will be provided. Math Night will take place in our gym next Thursday from 4:30-
6:00 pm – hope to see you there!

Holiday Shoppe – We need some holiday elves. Are you available to volunteer during the
second week of December in our Holiday Shoppe? Each year we transform the gym (Dec 10th
through 14th) into an opportunity for elementary students to do some shopping for their
families. Our middle school volunteers are wonderful, but we still need some adults to help with
shopping, wrapping, managing student money, and helping our little ones decide what to buy
and what color wrapping paper. Please consider spending a chunk of a day, days, or the
whole week – whatever you can do to help us out. Yes, we do need some male elves
too. Dads are more than welcome to come and help us out too. Click the link below for more
details and to see the sign up.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0f4bacaf23a0fe3-holiday2

Winter Weather - We are on the edge of snow – first time we’ve said that this
year…boo! Please do not gamble on the days getting sunny and warm when you are
debating on coats and mitts in the AM. On non-raining days we are outside if it is not raining –
fresh air is too important! Knapp uses the wind chill temperature to determine being out or
inside. Any time the wind chill temps are above zero, and dry, we spend our recesses outside.
(If you are struggling with coats, hats, mitts and the preparation of the snow with added boots
and snow pants please let the office know – Knapp has an amazing base of families who
would be more than willing to support, supply, and donate to our students in need. Contact
the office 364-1100 and we can help.)