Reading Logs Due Tomorrow!

Homework Reading logs are due tomorrow instead of the Monday after the break.  Please make sure that you review and sign your student's reading log tonight.  

Thank you! 

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Meredith Macon Katz
5th Grade Teacher
Kannapolis Intermediate School
525 East C St.
Kannapolis, NC 28083
704-932-4161ext42403
meredith.katz@kcs.k12.nc.us

IMPORTANT:  In compliance with federal law, the Kannapolis City School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.  The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential.  They are intended for the named recipient(s) only.   If you received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. 

Fwd: Fw: Kannapolis Library Weekly Events

Our Public Library Offers some great things.  Check out the STEAM stuff on Friday and the POKEMON stuff on Saturday.  

Monday Dec. 14

9:30 am - Baby Story Time (0-Walking)

11 am - Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint (Registration Required)

2 pm - Writing Workshop (Ages 7-12)

4:30 pm - Brain Science - 4:30pm (Ages 12–18)

 

Tuesday Dec. 15

9:30 am & 10:30 am - Toddler Story Time (Ages Walking-3 years with caregiver)

11 am - Basic Computers Adult (Registration Required)

2 pm & 4 pm - Theatre Workshop (Registration Required) (Ages 7-12)

5:30 pm – Nonfiction Book Discussion - Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat That Touched the World by Vicki Myron

 

Wednesday Dec. 16

9:30 am & 10:30 am - Preschool Story Time (Ages 3-5 with caregiver)

 

Thursday Dec. 17

10 am & 6 pm Family Story Time (All Ages)

3-5 pm – Crafternoon (All Ages)

6 pm - Legendary Locals Day

Concord author and historian Michael Eury will discuss his new book, Legendary Locals of Cabarrus County, which profiles interesting personalities from around the area.

The event will be followed by a book signing and sale. Sponsored by the Kannapolis Friends of the Library, respectively.

 

Friday Dec. 18

2pm – 5 pm STEAM Fridays (All Ages)

4:30 pm - Teen Writing Group (Age 12-18)

 

Saturday Dec. 19

 2-4pm Pokémon Club (Ages 10-14)

 

 

Holiday Closings

The Library will be closed on the following days:

Wednesday Dec. 23-Sat. Dec. 26

Thursday Dec. 31 closing at 5 pm

Friday Jan. 1, 2016

 

 

                                                                          

             

 

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E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.

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Meredith Macon Katz
5th Grade Teacher
Kannapolis Intermediate School
525 East C St.
Kannapolis, NC 28083
704-932-4161ext42403
meredith.katz@kcs.k12.nc.us

IMPORTANT:  In compliance with federal law, the Kannapolis City School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.  The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential.  They are intended for the named recipient(s) only.   If you received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. 

school email.

I am betting that tomorrow you will get your school email and will be able to sign up for classroom central shopping.  Make sure you ask about how to sign up for classroom central shopping. l

Have a great day!  luv ya!

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Meredith Macon Katz
5th Grade Teacher
Kannapolis Intermediate School
525 East C St.
Kannapolis, NC 28083
704-932-4161ext42403
meredith.katz@kcs.k12.nc.us

IMPORTANT:  In compliance with federal law, the Kannapolis City School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.  The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential.  They are intended for the named recipient(s) only.   If you received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. 

Fwd: [NC-EE] Guided Meteor Shower Obsv 12/12/2015 7:30PM Kings Mountain State Park

What: Guided Meteor Shower Observation



When: December 12, 2015 7:30 – 9:30 pm
   Only $6.54 per person includes special after hours Park access


Where: SC Kings Mountain State Park on the Farm



Credit: North Carolina's Environmental Education Certification Program
Criteria II or III



E-Corps and Kings Mountain State Park of South Carolina have partnered
to bring you a guided evening of meteor observation.

Join us for a GUIDED meteor observation of the Geminids over the Farm
at beautiful Kings Mountain State Park  (KMSP). The park is opening
just for us to see the meteors!
We will turn to stars to watch for the splashes of light in the night sky.

Admission includes special park access, treats and dark sky. We will
have guides telling you where the action in the sky is to take place.
Bring a pillow and blanket best view is laying out looking up at the
sky.

Visit http://e-corps.org/outdoor-appreciation/meteors-showers/ to register.


--
Karan Barber
,
E-Corps Expeditions Inc. (a 501(c)3 nature nonprofit)
karan@e-corps.org,   704.601.5083 ext 700

"There is a restorative power in nature, that replenishes our spirit,
renews our bond with the great outdoors and causes us to come alive."
- E-Corps

IMPORTANT:  In compliance with federal law, the Kannapolis City School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.  The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential.  They are intended for the named recipient(s) only.   If you received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. 

Letter from Music Class about Monday

Winter Break Celebration Sign Up!

We will be having a winter break celebration next Friday.  Please use the link below to sign up to provide supplies. 

Thank you!

www.SignUpGenius.com/go/508094DA9AC2AA46-winter

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Meredith Macon Katz
5th Grade Teacher
Kannapolis Intermediate School
525 East C St.
Kannapolis, NC 28083
704-932-4161ext42403
meredith.katz@kcs.k12.nc.us

IMPORTANT:  In compliance with federal law, the Kannapolis City School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.  The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential.  They are intended for the named recipient(s) only.   If you received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. 

Thursday HW

Tuesday 12/8/15

Parent Survey 1st Quarter 2015-2016

Please complete the quick online survey so that I can better meet the needs of our students.

Please complete the survey so that I can better meet the needs of our students.

I've invited you to fill out the form Parent Survey 1st Quarter 2015-2016. To fill it out, visit:
https://docs.google.com/a/kcs.k12.nc.us/forms/d/1KYQmoSOw3-taSt4MXbMAQLInyf_Gflh1_ViU5-XmzKI/viewform?c=0&w=1&usp=mail_form_link

Fwd: blood drive

Parents of KIS,

Please support the upcoming blood drive on 12/9.  You can sign up on the Sign Up Genius.  

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F49A5A92C7-kisblood

Abraya Johnson, RN

Interim Nurse KIS

IMPORTANT:  In compliance with federal law, the Kannapolis City School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.  The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential.  They are intended for the named recipient(s) only.   If you received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. 

Friday at 10am

I am looking forward to seeing parents/guardians and having our first quarter Learning Celebration tomorrow at 10am in our classroom. 

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Meredith Macon Katz
5th Grade Teacher
Kannapolis Intermediate School
525 East C St.
Kannapolis, NC 28083
704-932-4161ext42403
meredith.katz@kcs.k12.nc.us

IMPORTANT:  In compliance with federal law, the Kannapolis City School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.  The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential.  They are intended for the named recipient(s) only.   If you received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. 

Tomorrow is PJ Day

Students may wear school appropriate PJs.  They may bring slippers to wear in the room but need to have sneakers to wear to PE class. 

IMPORTANT:  In compliance with federal law, the Kannapolis City School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.  The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential.  They are intended for the named recipient(s) only.   If you received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. 

Tuesday 12/1/15

CCR Votine

Choose which CCR you think each classmate is the best at.

I've invited you to fill out the form CCR Votine. To fill it out, visit:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1hGI0ygf-HOR525QKzew1nRGREoVPpf-xqeULsULRC1k/viewform?c=0&w=1&usp=mail_form_link

1st Quarter Survey for students

Please complete the survey.

Please complete this form as polite and honestly as possible.

I've invited you to fill out the form 1st Quarter Survey. To fill it out, visit:
https://docs.google.com/a/kcs.k12.nc.us/forms/d/1-TGZ9qLELgKeFBb6gALRudOXa39_mXpy5pvmFP1-iYw/viewform?c=0&w=1&usp=mail_form_link

No Reading Logs this week

I would still like students to read daily.

IMPORTANT:  In compliance with federal law, the Kannapolis City School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.  The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential.  They are intended for the named recipient(s) only.   If you received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. 

Classmate Compliments

Write a positive sentence or two about each of your classmates. You can write about what they are good, something you like about them, or describe them. Please include the classmate's name in your sentence.

I've invited you to fill out the form Classmate Compliments. To fill it out, visit:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1UqKFXbKJC85S8HPeDDxjJalI0IBIJPrg3b7AVwKwpWY/viewform?c=0&w=1&usp=mail_form_link

Thursday HW

Matter Mix

Thank you to all the parents that donated supplies for our Science Matters Activities! Today we discovered that weight of the whole equals the sum of its parts.

Division Array Method

Tuesday homework!

Students are given flashcards and a vocabulary list to create a science flashcards to study from for our heat transfer quiz on Friday

Fwd: Wednesday 11/4

We will be having a Weather test tomorrow. Students have a Weather book that they have been completing in class to study with.  I did not pass out any reading logs this week.

IMPORTANT:  In compliance with federal law, the Kannapolis City School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.  The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential.  They are intended for the named recipient(s) only.   If you received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. 

PINK OUT DAY

Our annual Pink Out day will be October 30th. Students are able to wear pink shirts, socks, pants, hair bows, etc. We ask that they pay $1 to go to one of the breast cancer charities. We do ask that the kids not die their hair pink or wear shirts/bracelets that are inappropriate for school.  Please ask if you have questions

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Meredith Macon Katz
5th Grade Teacher
Kannapolis Intermediate School
525 East C St.
Kannapolis, NC 28083
704-932-4161ext42403
meredith.katz@kcs.k12.nc.us

IMPORTANT:  In compliance with federal law, the Kannapolis City School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.  The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential.  They are intended for the named recipient(s) only.   If you received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. 

Parent-Teacher-Student Conference

Parent-Teacher-Student Conference

10/27/15

Parents & Guardians,

It's the time of year for Mandatory Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences.  I meet with all families to discuss your student's progress, work/study habits, and behavior.  I also need you to sign some important paper work.  Conferences will be scheduled after school for 20 minutes back to back.  Please be prompt and bring your student to the conference.

I am using a website (signupgenius.com) to schedule conferences.  Below is a URL to this site as well as our classroom websites where you can find a link to the site.  If you do not have internet access you may call me at the school to schedule a time to conference. 

To sign up, go to:

 http://mrskatzkis.blogspot.com/ to find the post and link for conferences, http://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094da9ac2aa46-mrs 

Thank you,

Mrs. Meredith Katz

Meredith.katz@kcs.k12.nc.us

704-932-4161ext42403

Monday 10/26/15

Old people day on Friday!

We have reached 150 Tiger Paws and students nominated and voted to have Old People Day!  What a wonderfully nutty group we have!  So this Friday students will be allowed to dress as "Old People" .  I am looking forward to it!  

IMPORTANT:  In compliance with federal law, the Kannapolis City School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.  The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential.  They are intended for the named recipient(s) only.   If you received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. 

Fwd: Tonight AL Brown Golf Chipotle Fundraiser TacoTuesday 4-8pm

From 4-8pm tonight (Tuesday Oct 20) the Chipotle in Concord (1463 Concord Pkwy N Concord, NC 28025) will give 50% of the sales we bring in back to the AL Brown women's golf team.  Please remember to mention you are there to support the AL Brown women's golf team for us to get credit for your purchase.  We hope to see you out for Taco Tuesday tonight! Thank you for your support of our program and our student-athletes!

Coach Chapman

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Joey Chapman

Kannapolis Middle School

8th Grade Math Teacher - Pterodactyl Team

8th Grade Math Department Co-Chair

2011-2012 North Carolina EC Teacher of Excellence

AL Brown Head Varsity Women's Golf Coach

2012 SPC Women's Golf Coach of the Year
KMS Head 7th and 8th Grade Girls Basketball Coach

KMS Athletic First Responder
 

1445 Oakwood Avenue

Kannapolis, NC 28081

(704) 932-4102 ext 8402

IMPORTANT:  In compliance with federal law, the Kannapolis City School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.  The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential.  They are intended for the named recipient(s) only.   If you received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. 

Cyber Campus Permission

For the 3rd time I have sent home a permission slip (green) for a trip to the A.L.Brown Cyber Campus.  I have had to reschedule this trip multiple times due to circumstances beyond my control.  The trip will be this Wednesday.  Please sign and return this before the trip on Wednesday.  

Thank you!

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Meredith Macon Katz
5th Grade Teacher
Kannapolis Intermediate School
525 East C St.
Kannapolis, NC 28083
704-932-4161ext128
meredith.katz@kcs.k12.nc.us

IMPORTANT:  In compliance with federal law, the Kannapolis City School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.  The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential.  They are intended for the named recipient(s) only.   If you received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. 

Fwd: Pink Out- October 30th

Our annual Pink Out day will be October 30th. Students are able to wear pink shirts, socks, pants, hair bows, etc. We ask that they pay $1 to go to one of the breast cancer charities. We do ask that the kids not die their hair pink or wear shirts/bracelets that are inappropriate for school.  

IMPORTANT:  In compliance with federal law, the Kannapolis City School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.  The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential.  They are intended for the named recipient(s) only.   If you received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. 

Fwd: Zumbathon Oct. 24th.

ZUMBATHON GLOW

4-6pm

Shady Brook Gym

Admission $5 (kids 12 and under are FREE)

Hi everyone!

This awesome event is coming up THIS Saturday.  Don't forget to wear neon colors or white and come shake it with us to raise money for Shady Brook 1st grade students to go to Letterland.  No better way to burn calories and make room for all that Halloween candy.  It's going to be a blast!!

IMPORTANT:  In compliance with federal law, the Kannapolis City School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.  The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential.  They are intended for the named recipient(s) only.   If you received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. 

Monday

Please make sure students are prepared for testing tomorrow morning.

Performance today at the Cannon Library at 4pm

I will be at the Library today at 4pm to see the Ben Franklin (my favorite American Revolutionary person) performance and I will have homework passes for any students from my homeroom that attend.  I hope to see you there!  Ben Franklin: Man of Science

Wednesday, October 14, 2015 04:00 - 5:00 PM

Kannapolis Library--Meeting Room

850 Mountain Street

Kannapolis, North Carolina 28081

​Come meet Ben Franklin and learn about his greatest scientific achievements, as well as many of his other accomplishments—including a reenactment of a famous scientific experiment!—in this engaging, witty performance by actor Rich Davis. All ages

IMPORTANT:  In compliance with federal law, the Kannapolis City School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.  The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential.  They are intended for the named recipient(s) only.   If you received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. 

UNCC 40th International Festival October 17

Free Parking and Admission

http://ifest.uncc.edu/

4H National Youth Science Day!!

Students had a blast participating in the 4H national youth science day today!

Tuesday 10/6/15

Wednesday 9/30/15 is the class trip to the BOOK FAIR

Students will be visiting the book fair with the class on Wednesday 9/30/15.  Students may bring money to purchase items.

Tomorrow is Decades Day!

For their 100 Tiger Paws reROARd the class has chosen to have a DECADES DAY tomorrow Friday, September 25, 2015. Students may dress up as if they are from a specific decade.  I am looking forward to seeing what they wear tomorrow!

We made the NEWS!

http://www.independenttribune.com/news/healthy-harvest-at-northeast/article_d683ade6-5f43-11e5-920e-cf0998433546.html

Fwd: KMS Cheer Camp!

The KMS Cheerleaders are hosting a cheer camp experience for girls between the ages of 4-10 from Oct. 5th through the 7th. The girls will learn material for two days and then perform with the team at the Concord game on the 7th. They will receive a t-shirt and a bow, as well. This is open to everyone, not just children of KCS Staff.

See the attached flyer for more details. Email us to reserve your child's spot today!

Have a great day!

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Breena Brown

8th Grade Language Arts

Cheerleading Coach

Kannapolis Middle School

1445 Oakwood Avenue

Kannapolis, NC

(704) 932-4102

Students may wear the black shirts and hats tomorrow.

We had a great field trip today to NorthEast Medical Center!  Students are coming home with a bag full of goodies. Mr. Johnson said that they may wear their new duds tomorrow! 

I will be absent tomorrow and have made students aware.  Please make sure they are not bringing items to school that are not welcome here (like gum, phones, etc).

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Meredith Macon Katz
5th Grade Teacher
Kannapolis Intermediate School
525 East C St.
Kannapolis, NC 28083
704-932-4161ext128
meredith.katz@kcs.k12.nc.us

IMPORTANT:  In compliance with federal law, the Kannapolis City School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.  The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential.  They are intended for the named recipient(s) only.   If you received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. 

Field Trip Tomorrow

Please remember to have students dress to be active.  Sneakers and shorts or pants.  No dress shoes or dresses.  Lunch is being provided.  I am looking forward to a great day!

Sign your student up on Khan Academy!

Type meredith.katz@kcs.k12.nc.us as the class code so I can track your student's progress!

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Meredith Macon Katz
5th Grade Teacher
Kannapolis Intermediate School
525 East C St.
Kannapolis, NC 28083
704-932-4161ext128
meredith.katz@kcs.k12.nc.us

IMPORTANT:  In compliance with federal law, the Kannapolis City School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.  The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential.  They are intended for the named recipient(s) only.   If you received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. 

Orange folders will be sent home tomorrow!

I was caught off guard by the early dismissal and was not able to have students check their mailbox.  Orange folders will be filled and sent home tomorrow for parents to review.

9/3/15

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IMPORTANT: In compliance with federal law, the Kannapolis City School
System administers all educational programs, employment activities and
admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or
ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except
where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law. The contents of this
email and any attachments are confidential. They are intended for the
named recipient(s) only. If you received this email in error, please
notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the
contents to anyone or make copies thereof.

Electronic/Game Day!!

I am pleased to inform you that our class has earned 50 Tiger Paws so far this year!  Students have decided that for this reROARd they would like to have a “bring your own electronic or game” day.  Students will be allowed some class time on Friday 9/4/15 to use their devices/games during the school day.  Students will be asked to keep the device/game turned off and in their locker until the designated time.  Students are responsible for their device/game and appropriate use.  If you have any questions or concerns about this please let me know.

Thursday 9/3/15

Students have earned 50 paws! We are celebrating tomorrow with a game day!

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IMPORTANT: In compliance with federal law, the Kannapolis City School
System administers all educational programs, employment activities and
admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or
ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except
where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law. The contents of this
email and any attachments are confidential. They are intended for the
named recipient(s) only. If you received this email in error, please
notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the
contents to anyone or make copies thereof.

Multiplication trick.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hcKERTnNi0

IMPORTANT:  In compliance with federal law, the Kannapolis City School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.  The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential.  They are intended for the named recipient(s) only.   If you received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. 

Skate boarding video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHkEYu_PccM

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Meredith Macon Katz
5th Grade Teacher
Kannapolis Intermediate School
525 East C St.
Kannapolis, NC 28083
704-932-4161ext128
meredith.katz@kcs.k12.nc.us

IMPORTANT:  In compliance with federal law, the Kannapolis City School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.  The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential.  They are intended for the named recipient(s) only.   If you received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. 

It is CRUNCH time!

End of Grade test are important. 

Students are expected to do their best.

Ways you can help your student prepare:

·        Help review content and vocabulary

o    Math – Continue to quiz students on their multiplication and division facts.

Utilize online math practice and tutorials on Dreambox, Khan Academy, and Discovery Education. 

o    ELA –   In 5th grade students spend a lot of time identifying theme and citing evidence to support their ideas.  Discuss the message conveyed in movies, TV shows, and/or commercials and make sure that your student proves his/her thoughts with details.

o    Science -  Watch the weather with your students.  Watch Educational programs on TV or online.  Bill Nye the Science Guy was recently added to the streaming lists.  Anything narrated by David Attenborough is perfect for learning about Ecosystems and the interdependence of plants, animals, and their environment.  Programs like Planet Earth and Myth Busters can be accessed online through your student's Discovery Education log in and is available on Nexflix as well as many other similar programs.

·        Encourage Practice & Problem Solving

o    Math – Have your student help you with the real world problem solving that adults do every day like, meal planning and cooking.  Student need practice halving and doubling recipes, measuring out items, estimating food costs.  Have students calculate change received at the drive thru.  If you are planning for or taking any trips this summer have your student help you calculate costs for gas, hotels, and meals. 

o    ELA – Read!  I know crazy, right!  Students are required to read for long periods of time with minimal breaks.  It is the marathon of tests.  Help your student build stamina by encouraging your student to sit, read, and then tell you about.  Provide quite time for reading daily.  Students may read novels, magazines, newspapers, on any topic that your student is interested in and can understand.  TURN THE CLOSED CAPTION ON!  Sneak reading into television watching by turning on the closed captions.  Challenge your student to find the errors in the text.  Utilize ReadTheory online.  This is a great program that tracks student growth.  Encourage students to read justifications for each answer choice when reviewing graded quizzes.

o    Science –  Like I said above, Watch Bill Nye and Anything narrated by David Attenborough, Myth Busters are all great ways to review science content.  Anybody remember Slim Good Body?  Well I do, and students can also watch that through their Discovery Education account.   

·        Prepare your student for standardized testing days follow the 4Gs!

o    Get active!   Get good physical activity the day before and after testing.  This helps students fall asleep and the night before.

o    Go to bed early! 

o    Gather your things!  Make sure that everything is ready the night before.  Have clean, comfortable dress code clothing ready to wear.  Students should dress in layers.  Have a dress code appropriate sweater or jacket to wear during testing.

o    Grub down!  Students need to eat a healthy breakfast.   While I need students to eat breakfast the morning of testing, eating too much before testing can backfire and cause a student to be drowsy or even sick.  If your student is unable to get breakfast at home our school provides breakfast each morning.  

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Meredith Macon Katz
5th Grade Teacher
Kannapolis Intermediate School
525 East C St.
Kannapolis, NC 28083
704-932-4161ext128
meredith.katz@kcs.k12.nc.us

IMPORTANT:  In compliance with federal law, the Kannapolis City School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.  The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential.  They are intended for the named recipient(s) only.   If you received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. 

Save the Monarchs!

http://www.nwf.org/Butterfly-Heroes/Pledge.aspx

Save the monarchs!  Plant Milkweed!  Above is a link to get a Free Monarch Garden Starter Kit.  If you are not interested in planting milkweed in your yard please enter and you can give me the seeds to plant.  :)  Thanks!

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Meredith Macon Katz
5th Grade Teacher
Kannapolis Intermediate School
525 East C St.
Kannapolis, NC 28083
704-932-4161ext128
meredith.katz@kcs.k12.nc.us

IMPORTANT:  In compliance with federal law, the Kannapolis City School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.  The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential.  They are intended for the named recipient(s) only.   If you received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. 

Great Videos for Science Content

I have been telling the students about some amazing videos that they can be watching at home to support the science that were are doing in class.  

Students can log into their Discovery Education account and watch the Planet Earth videos.  This is a great nature series that highlights different ecosystems.  It is also on Netflix.  If you have internet or Netflix streaming access at home these would be great things to watch and discuss with your students.  While watching you can ask your students to identify producers, consumers, and decomposers as well as herbivores, omnivores, and carnivores.  Below I have listed some other Essential Questions that you can discuss with your students

How does this ecosystem support a variety of organisms?

Compare different ecosystems.

How do humans affect these  ecosystems?

How are materials recycled in nature?

How do light, temperature and soil composition affect an ecosystem's capacity to support life?

How do organisms interact and rely on each other within an ecosystem?

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Meredith Macon Katz
5th Grade Teacher
Kannapolis Intermediate School
525 East C St.
Kannapolis, NC 28083
704-932-4161ext128
meredith.katz@kcs.k12.nc.us

IMPORTANT:  In compliance with federal law, the Kannapolis City School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.  The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential.  They are intended for the named recipient(s) only.   If you received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. 

Volunteers needed for EOG Testing

We DESPERATELY need volunteers to help assist with administering out EOGs.  If you are available May 27, 28, 29 and June 3, 4 please complete the attached form and return it to school.  I will be sending a hard copy home next week in the orange folders. 

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Meredith Macon Katz
5th Grade Teacher
Kannapolis Intermediate School
525 East C St.
Kannapolis, NC 28083
704-932-4161ext128
meredith.katz@kcs.k12.nc.us

IMPORTANT:  In compliance with federal law, the Kannapolis City School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.  The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential.  They are intended for the named recipient(s) only.   If you received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. 

Wednesday HW 4/29/15

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Tuesday HW 4/28/15

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admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or
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REPORT CARD DAY!

Please ask your student for his/her report card and the transportation survey.  Students that return a signed report card pocket and transportation form will get a treat from me.  

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Meredith Macon Katz
5th Grade Teacher
Kannapolis Intermediate School
525 East C St.
Kannapolis, NC 28083
704-932-4161ext128
meredith.katz@kcs.k12.nc.us

IMPORTANT:  In compliance with federal law, the Kannapolis City School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.  The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential.  They are intended for the named recipient(s) only.   If you received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. 

Fwd: Monday 4/20/15

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Meredith Macon Katz
5th Grade Teacher
Kannapolis Intermediate School
525 East C St.
Kannapolis, NC 28083
704-932-4161ext128
meredith.katz@kcs.k12.nc.us

IMPORTANT:  In compliance with federal law, the Kannapolis City School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.  The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential.  They are intended for the named recipient(s) only.   If you received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. 

Thursday 4/16/15

Homework Tonight:  Customary Conversions hand out.  Students may use a calculator. 

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Meredith Macon Katz
5th Grade Teacher
Kannapolis Intermediate School
525 East C St.
Kannapolis, NC 28083
704-932-4161ext128
meredith.katz@kcs.k12.nc.us

IMPORTANT:  In compliance with federal law, the Kannapolis City School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.  The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential.  They are intended for the named recipient(s) only.   If you received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. 

No reading Logs this week

I did not pass out and assign reading logs this week but I still want students reading :).

Ask your student about their fish, snails, isopods and crickets.  Ask if they are male, female, and how old they think they might be.  

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Meredith Macon Katz
5th Grade Teacher
Kannapolis Intermediate School
525 East C St.
Kannapolis, NC 28083
704-932-4161ext128
meredith.katz@kcs.k12.nc.us

IMPORTANT:  In compliance with federal law, the Kannapolis City School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.  The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential.  They are intended for the named recipient(s) only.   If you received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. 

Spring Break Blues and Other Info

I hope you are enjoying this break as much as I am.  I wanted to share some things that have reminded me of your students and school.  

I have had some time to catch up on listening to some podcasts and thought parents and students could both enjoy this one: 

http://www.startalkradio.net/show/mythbusters-part-1/

http://www.startalkradio.net/show/mythbusters-part-2/

I really connected with the parts where they discuss the science in everyday life and failures as valuable learning experiences.  My thoughts were that some of you may have a long car ride in the next few days and this would be a great way to fill it.

I have also enjoyed watching a few different things on Netflix that connect with things we are learning in school.  

Brain Games, Cosmos, Ultimate Guide to the Presidents, Men Who Built America.  Remember to turn on closed captioning whenever you can to sneak some text (and reading) into their screen time.  

Below is some information about a summer program in the Raleigh area that I think sound great.  

The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is still accepting applications for Boys in Science and Girls in Science summer camps!

These week-long overnight camps are for middle-school students who love science and nature. Boys in Science Piedmont Ed-Venture, for rising 7^th and 8^th grade boys, is scheduled for June 22-26. Girls in Science Piedmont Ed-Venture is for rising 6^th and 7^th grade girls and will take place July 6-11. Both camps are based at Blue Jay Point County Park, with an overnight camping trip to Hanging Rock State Park. Applications for this selective program are due April 13, so get your application in! For more information and to apply, please visit our website.

Boys in Science: http://naturalsciences.org/programs-events/boys-science-piedmont-ed-venture

Girls in Science: http://naturalsciences.org/programs-events/girls-science-piedmont-summer-ed-venture

Questions? Call or email Kathryn Fromson, Curator of Youth Programs, at 919-707-9951 or kathryn.fromson@naturalsciences.org

Kathryn Fromson

Curator of Youth Programs

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

919-707-9951

www.naturalsciences.org

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Meredith Macon Katz
5th Grade Teacher
Kannapolis Intermediate School
525 East C St.
Kannapolis, NC 28083
704-932-4161ext128
meredith.katz@kcs.k12.nc.us

IMPORTANT:  In compliance with federal law, the Kannapolis City School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.  The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential.  They are intended for the named recipient(s) only.   If you received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. 

Fwd: STEM Open House Thurs. 4/16/15 @ NCRC

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. — Rowan-Cabarrus Community College invites people of all ages to its fourth STEM Open House at its facility on the North Carolina Research Campus (NCRC).

On Thursday, April 16, from 5-7 p.m. and Friday, April 17, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., the College will welcome the community to a fun, interactive event showcasing the College's Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programs.

https://www.rccc.edu/news/2015/03/23/rowan-cabarrus-community-college-announces-fourth-annual-stem-open-house/

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Meredith Macon Katz
5th Grade Teacher
Kannapolis Intermediate School
525 East C St.
Kannapolis, NC 28083
704-932-4161ext128
meredith.katz@kcs.k12.nc.us

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Meredith Macon Katz
5th Grade Teacher
Kannapolis Intermediate School
525 East C St.
Kannapolis, NC 28083
704-932-4161ext128
meredith.katz@kcs.k12.nc.us

IMPORTANT:  In compliance with federal law, the Kannapolis City School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.  The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential.  They are intended for the named recipient(s) only.   If you received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof.