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P A G E 1
Cedar Lane Elementary
Creating Leaders
Everyday www.cedarlaneschool.org S E P T E M B E R / O C T O B E R I S S U E
Regular school hours
for the students are
from 8:35 A.M. until
3:35 P.M. Students
who are having
breakfast may enter
the building at 8:25.
Veteran’s
Day
Observed
November
10
Student-Led
Conferences
November
20-21
Thanksgiving
Break
November
22-26
Upcoming Events:
“A place where learners, leaders and friendships grow!”
1259 Cedar Lane Rd.
Middletown, DE 19709
302-378-5045
Melisa Stilwell– Principal
Kim Gibbs– Assistant Principal
P A G E 2
Creating Leaders Everyday
C R E A T I N G
L E A D E R S
E V E R Y D A Y
First Grade Fun...
C R E A T I N G L E A D E R S E V E R Y D A Y
First grade is very fun! I like to follow the
rules. I like to do the Seven Habits. I like
to add. I like reading a lot. I like to do
my vowels. I like to do story problems. I
like to do word wall. I like learning in first
grade.
By Tyler
First grade is very fun! I’m learning
word wall. I’m learning about long ago.
I like the rules. I like adding. We are
learning story problems. I love reading.
First grade is fun!
By Piper
First grade is fun! I am learning story
problems. I am learning to read. I am
learning word wall. I am learning the
rules. I am learning about long ago. I
am learning short vowels. First grade is
fun!
By William
P A G E 3 S E P T E M B E R / O C T O B E R
In honor of Veteran’s Day, Mrs. Dunn’s first grade class made cards to
honor these veterans, including a very special one! Evan Williams’s
mother is currently enlisted in the Army. Here, she and her fellow soldiers
posed for a picture to express their gratitude.
Honoring Our Veterans
P A G E 4
Wow! Second grade is in full swing this fall! We are very busy learning all sorts of things.
In reading, we are wrapping up Unit 1. We focused on the story elements of
fiction…characters, setting, problem and solution. We also learned about the many
character traits that we can use to describe who a character is on the inside. We
answered lots of questions about how characters respond to main events in a story too.
In math we are finishing our first unit. We practiced a lot with time and
money. We learned many new strategies to solve addition and subtraction story
problems. Our favorite strategies are number line and using place value to represent
numbers. We also analyzed the relationship between numbers. These are called fact
families. An example is if you know 8 + 7 =15, then 15 – 7 is easy! In writing we
have been exploring the different forms of writing. We began writing a
narrative, which is a story with a beginning, middle and end. It can be about your life or
a creative story about characters you create! In Science second graders
are in the world of insects. We are enjoying making observations while they go
through the life cycle. In Social Studies we finished our first unit which was
all about being a respectful citizen. We tied this into our 7 Habits practice and class-
room leadership.
What’s going on in 2nd grade?
3rd Grade News
P A G E 5
We are off to a great start! Cursive handwriting is under way
and looks fabulous. In reading, we studied our first fiction unit with
emphasis on some new vocabulary for story elements including
plot, conflict, climax and resolution. We studied illustrations to:
make predictions, help us better understand characters and
setting, and to determine the mood of the story.
In math, our unit focus has been estimating and solving addition
and subtraction problems with multiple strategies such as number
lines and number strings. We are also working on our fact fluency
for addition and subtraction facts.
Our first Social Studies unit is complete. We learned the
differences between rights, responsibilities and privileges.
Citizenopoly helped us understand how to be better leaders in our
classroom, school, community and country.
Do you see future geologists at work? Our science kit had us
examine what makes a rock a rock. We practiced using tools to
classify the hardness of minerals and how to detect calcite’s
presence in rocks.
Third grade is a busy, yet exciting year! Stay tuned for the rest of
our adventure filled year together!
C R E A T I N G L E A D E R S E V E R Y D A Y
4th Grade Fun!
Fourth graders are off to an amazing start this school year, learning all
about leadership and goal setting, as well as a variety of concepts across
the board.
In reading, fourth graders have explored fictional texts to identify the
elements of plot such as exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and
resolution. We read a variety of fictional texts and learned about how to
determine the point of view of the story, either first or third person. We can
tell which one is appropriate to the story by looking for key words as we are
reading. Trying to determine the author’s purpose for writing, we talked
about the differences between persuasion, entertainment and information.
As writers, these are also styles of writing that we have practiced in class.
Our fourth grade mathematicians reviewed concepts of place value,
including comparing and ordering numbers, writing numbers in expanded,
word and standard form. We are now finishing up our unit by reviewing
fourth grade strategies for addition and subtraction. We can’t wait to start
working with our division and multiplication facts. That is coming soon!
Scientifically, we have learned about the structures and functions of
plants and animals, and have had a blast inviting our crayfish and beetles
into our classrooms! They were creepy for some of us, but having live
organisms is always exciting!
In Social Studies, we have been studying the Native Americans that
settled in different parts of North and South America. Their environments
included places such as the desert, the mountains, grasslands and the
arctic ice fields. They had to adapt to each of these environments, and
used the natural resources there to help them live. We will next be learning
about the Native Americans that lived in Delaware.
P A G E 6 M A Y / J U N E I S S U E
News from 5th Grade
P A G E 7
C R E A T I N G L E A D E R S E V E R Y D A Y
Multiplying by powers of 10, learning how to represent multiples of ten using
exponents with whole numbers and decimals are just a few things students have been
learning so far. Using Algorithm and other strategies to multiply 2 digit by 3 digit numbers
has been loads of fun and students were making some amazing real life connections to
these skills.
Matter, matter everywhere. Using stem scopes students are learning about and
experimenting with different concepts of matter. They have learned that
matter is made up of particles too small to be seen and temperature can
affect the state of matter. If they haven’t already done so, students will
be conducting experiments to determine what affect changing states of
matter from a solid to a liquid has on the mass, weight of different items.
Students will be making a claim, using evidence from their experiment and explain the
reason the evidence supports their claim to prove their findings. Ask your child what they
have done so far.
The fifth graders have been comparing and contrasting different characters and
settings in a story and making connections between the changes in setting and
the actions of the characters. They have also been using novel studies to practice the
concepts learned and demonstrate their knowledge of plot and character. They are
really enjoying the books their class is reading and getting to engage in discussions on the
events in the story.
Students have been working hard to prepare for their trip to JA where they were a
part of the flow of money in an economy. They have learned about the purpose and
services of banks, how businesses and people trade money for resources
and/or goods and services, the responsibilities and rights of citizens.
While at JA students had a job, earned a paycheck, made deposits in
to their checking account and used their earned money to shop.
P A G E 8 M A Y / J U N E I S S U E
News From Mrs. Edge
P A G E 9
News From Mrs. Edge
C R E A T I N G L E A D E R S E V E R Y D A Y
P A G E 1 0
Nondiscriminatory Statement
The Appoquinimink School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, disability, marital status, national
origin, or other legally protected categories in its educational programs, activities, employment, or student admissions policies or practices.
Inquiries regarding compliance with the above can be directed to:
Section 504
Contact Dr. Josette McCullough, Director of Student Services, Appoquinimink School District, 313 South Fifth Street, Box 4010,
Odessa, DE 19730-4010. Telephone (302) 376-4130
Section 504 Coordinator’s Responsibilities: To coordinate the Appoquinimink School District’s efforts to comply with the
disability discrimination laws.
Title IX
Contact Matt Fallis, Director of Personnel, Appoquinimink School District, 313 South Fifth Street, Box 4010, Odessa, DE 19730-
4010. Telephone (302) 376-4275
M A Y / J U N E I S S U E
In Physical Education we have started off the school working
on a variety of skills and concepts. Every year we begin with a unit
on cooperation. Within this unit we focus on teamwork strategies,
verbal and non-verbal communication, and safety. We discuss,
practice, and then incorporate these concepts into game
play. Our second week together we begin focusing on overhand
throwing. Students are learning to turn sideways, make an “L” with
their arm, and to follow through on their overhand throws. They
also work on their aim and hitting different targets. After practicing
students then play several fun games trying to perfect their
throws. Along with throwing and cooperation we have also been
focusing on all components of fitness (cardiovascular endurance,
muscular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, and
balance). During each class we spend time either jogging,
sprinting, stretching, or doing TABATA. In closing, the school year
has gotten off to a great start, and I look forward to a fun rest of
the year. ~Mr. Guth
Related Arts Corner
Welcome to our newest Related Arts team members, Ms.
Gillespie, Mrs. Edge and Mr. Goetz!! Ms. Gillespie is our new Library
-Media Specialist. Mrs. Edge is our school counselor, and Mr.
Goetz is our new Music Teacher. We are lucky to have them!
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