"Dive into another school year!!" Check out the school supply list and other information.

Enjoy the rest of your time off because it's time to get started!
What did you do this summer? I hope that you had a great one! WOW! It seems like only yesterday when we were in school. Now it’s time to get “back to the basics”. I am excited about our new principal Ms. Smith and another new school year! Please write me and tell me what you’ve done this summer. Did you spend your summer at the beach? Hang out at home? Visit grandma? Maybe a waterpark?

Look who's on the Parent Magazine!

It's CAULYN! Way-to-go Caulyn! I am so proud of you! Hey kids if you haven't picked up your copy of the Nashville Parent Magazine (June 2009) you've got too! Caulyn's on the front cover and you can read about him inside. You can find a magazine at places like the YMCA, Kroger or other stores. Hey Caulyn, I look forward to seeing you some day make it BIG! You are a STAR and I'm proud to have been your teacher!

Love you!

Ms. Bell

Hey kids lets share this with your classmates.

My experience in Gatlinburg....

Hey kids! I hope your summer has been great thus far. It's been wonderful here!! I just wanted to share a little bit about my experience in Gatlinburg. Have you ever been to Gatlinburg before? It's a wonderful place to go to relax and experience the mountains and the nature. I was able to take some trips up the mountains on the trails (the picture is Laurel Falls Trail). You know what I saw along the way - a black bear and two cubs (see the picture above). Wow! I love nature! It's amazing what God has created! Oh, even though I'm somewhat afraid of heights I took the skylift up to the top of the mountain and the airtram through Gatlinburg. The views are breathtaking!! Also, if you haven't been to the aquarium at Gatlinburg - it's AMAZING! It's one of the best I've seen before. Well I'm outta here for now - I'll start summer classes tomorrow - uggggggh! Anyway, tell me about your summer so far!!!!

P.S. If you haven't picked up a Parent magazine yet - you've got to! Caulyn is on the front cover! Congratulations Caulyn - you look great!!

Love yall!

Hey kids it's time to hop into SUMMER!

Hey kids,

I just wanted to let you'll know how much I have appreciated your hard work this year. Can you believe it's over? It has gone by too fast. I must say I will miss each and everyone of you!! I will miss my two friends who always hang out with me at recess - you know who you are!! Love yall! I will miss telling some of my boys to "tuck" your shirt or "pull" up your pants. WOW! You'll have grown so much academically and physically. I know that each of you will do GREAT things in life! Make me PROUD! Oh, and study hard over the summer - review those multiplication/division facts and read, read, read! Always give it your best and know that YOU CAN DO IT! Remember you can keep up with me via email or on this blog site. Please keep in touch and write me often and let know how your doing and how your summer is going!

Love you'll and good luck in Middle School!

Ms. Bell

P.S. Below you will see our "new" friend actually it's Mason's new friend he found in my back yard. He's definitely ready to "hop" into SUMMERTIME! Oh, how will never forget about that frog, I wonder if he'll come back this summer?

TCAP is right around the corner!

Hello Parents and Students!

TCAP is right around the corner!! We are constantly preparing in the classroom by reviewing daily. However, you may also prepare at home too. How? Check out the link below. The TN Department of Education (K-12) offers links to test samples/practice tests, test taking strategies, and state performance indicators (the skills your child will be tested over). http://www.tennessee.gov/education/assessment/tsachrcspi.shtml (click on this link to go directly to the site) Also, I have sent home TCAP practice tests with your child for homework. I have given them the opportunity to complete practice tests online. In addition, I have given your child an opportunity to earn some "extra" credit. How? I sent note home on today regarding practice TCAP problems he/she should complete. He or she may use the Math textbook to complete the problems and return the completed assignment on Friday, April 17th. Finally, check out my portaportal.com for review games and other resources (www.portaportal.com guest login: jordan75). Continue to check your child's binder for the lastest information regarding TCAP. Students STUDY, WORK HARD, GIVE 100%, DO YOUR BEST, YOU CAN DO IT! MS. BELL

Black History Project

Parents and Students:
Now that you have the name of your famous African- American, it’s time to begin your research and get started on your cereal box! Remember that we are looking for you to be creative. Use your very best handwriting or type your information. Everything you put on your cereal box must be created by the student. You should not copy information from your sources; make sure you put it in your own words. Please do not use notebook paper on your cereal box. Creativity and neatness are especially important for this assignment. We expect to see evidence of hard work! These cereal boxes will be used as decorations for our program and will be an important part of your Social Studies grade for these nine weeks. Have fun learning about the contributions of these great Americans! If you have any questions, as always please email or call me. Projects are due on Feb. 27th.

You will see an example of the cereal box in the picture.

Black History Month

Hey kids,



As you are aware, it's Black History Month! We celebrate our heritage during the month of February and throughout the year. It is the time of year to honor African-Americans like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jackie Robinson, Sojourner Truth, Wilma Rudolph, Tiger Woods and many many others in our American history. Keep fulfilling your dreams, like many other African Americans in our history. Let the history of great people empower you to be the best that you can be!



Ms. Bell



Click on the links below to play games related to African Americans. Also, visit the site on various African Americans in history.



http://pbskids.org/aaworld/face.html



http://www.thehistorymakers.com/



http://www.ls.cc.al.us/blackhistory/blackhistory.html