BYOD Letter from Wake County on it' s way home!

Families,
We have sent home the BYOD letter with the scholars.  Please also refer to the BUZZ for some important information.

Please sign and return as soon as possible for our records!

Have a great weekend.

Brian Selznick is coming....Brian Selznick is coming! We hope to see you at the book signing!!

Brian Selznick Article

Great Information about Brian Selznick Book Signing!! Coming Soon! I'll post more before October 16th!

You can get tickets a couple of ways:

• Buy "The Marvels" from Quail Ridge and get as many as five tickets for the program. You'll also get a ticket for the signing line to have him sign your book. The book sells for $32.99. It's best to call the store to order your book as soon as you know you're going so you can get an earlier signing line ticket.
• $5 admission only tickets also are available (but you won't get a ticket for the signing line).

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A message from Spanish!

This fall, the students at Brassfield will be learning all about the cultural practices, products, and perspectives of the Mexican people! We are going to be studying the popular Mexican holiday, El Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Day of the Dead is celebrated on November 1st and 2nd. The Mexican people celebrate the lives of their loved ones who have passed away, and during these 2 days they participate in many traditions! The students will be learning about Mexican traditions such as making sugar skulls, eating sweet bread (pan de muerto), decorating houses with marigolds, and special Day of the Dead dances. 5th graders will even get to decorate their own sugar skull to bring home! Because of track out schedules, Track 3 will be participating in these activities on Monday, October 19. Tracks 1,2,4 will be participating in these activities during the week of the actual holiday. If you have any questions about the activities that we will participate in during class, please do not hesitate to email me directly at elipetzky@wcpss.net. Gracias!

Senora Lipetzky

A Riddle Made by Scholars in G4/T2 - Can you solve it? Let the kids know if you do!

                                               ?   Age Mysteries   ?

By: Grace, Tyler, Henry, Sean, and Sohail

The kids at the community pool never talk about their

ages.  Till one day the waiter over heard some clues

about their ages.

Clues

 Everyone is under the age of 18

 Tyler and Sean’s ages are even numbers

 Grace is the youngest of the group

 Grace is four years younger than Sohail

 Tyler’s age is (6x4)/2

 Henry is the oldest

 Sean’s age is (32x2)/4

 Nobody is 18

 Sohail is 3 years older than Tyler

Can you figure out there ages using the clues and 

write there ages in the chart?

    Grace        Sohail         Tyler       Henry         Sean

Time for Recorders!

Hello Parents!

I am excited to share that during the second quarter in Music, students will be learning how to play the recorder in class! Recorders provide a unique and authentic education of music fundamentals, solo/group performance, and expression. For sanitation purposes, I require that students own a personal recorder that they can use for class and home. It will be the student’s responsibility to bring their recorder to class on the day that they have Music. Recorders can be purchased at any community music store and typically range from $3-$12. Different color options are available for your student; I do not have any preference as to what they choose. You can visit the stores listed for any musical needs:

Music & Arts

Poyner Place
5950 Poyner Village Pkwy f101

Raleigh, NC 27616

Falls River Music

10930 Raven Ridge Road #103

Raleigh, NC 27614

During this time, students will be practicing at home. I encourage you to be supportive in their musical journey and listen to their performances! Exploration and trial-and-error are the most helpful learning tools when learning an instrument. Encourage your student to practice for the best musical experience!

We will begin our recorder lessons the week of October 13th! If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me at ocolon2@wcpss.net.

Thank You!

Mr. Omar Colón

A few reminders from G4/T2

PARENTS CORNER  - REMINDERS!

1. 1.         Return Field Trip Permission Slips.  Total Costs of the field trips are $64.00.  You can pay online or send in a check.  It can be paid in installments is that is easier for your family.  The cost of this particular field trip is $5.00.
2. 2.        Report Cards will go home on September 30^th.  We will be sending home a conference schedule soon after the  quarter ends.
3. 3.        Our November 6^th Learning Experience has been changed to November 5^th! Mark your calendars!
4. 4.        We welcome any volunteers that would like to assist us on our Field Trip.  You will meet us downtown a bit before 10 and leave by 1pm.  Please email us by Thursday, October 1^st if you are able to help us!

What are we learning?

Math – factors and multiples – Please help your child memorize their multiplication                        tables.

Reading – Comparing and Contrasting books and all of their elements.  Reading                                  Wonder by B. Selznick

Writing – Writing and revising a personal narrative story.

Science – Magnets and electricity