Last day to turn in Yearbook preorders is tomorrow!

Preorders for yearbooks are due tomorrow.  $15 and completed the order forms that were given to them weeks ago in the orange folders need to be turned into me tomorrow.  

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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. 

Grinch Day on Wednesday...Hopefully!

The following letter was sent home last week.  I have only collected money from a fourth of the class.  If we do not collect enough funds for Wednesday then I will return the money to students.  

December 12, 2016

In ELA class we have been using Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas as a mentor text.

In this unit, students will ask questions concerning the Grinch's motives, the author's craft, and the role that setting plays in the development of the plot. Students will build and practice their fluency skills which are essential to the reading process.

Students will also begin to evaluate and form literary arguments based on the text. This is a skill that we will start this year and will be carried on throughout most of their educational career. Students will use these critical literacy skills to begin writing persuasive essays arguing whether or not the Grinch is to blame for stealing Christmas.

Once we complete this unit, we would like to celebrate all of the learning that will have taken place over the next few weeks with a Grinch Day Extravaganza on December 21^st. Students will participate in various activities that integrate math, science, literacy, and art. As a reward for all of their hard work, we will serve the students pizza in addition to their regular cafeteria lunch.  We are asking that each student send in 3 dollars to cover the costs of drinks, pizza, and paper products. Over the years, we as teachers have found this to be an easier, cheaper router than a traditional holiday party. Thank you in advance for your participation in this. Please send in the 3 dollars by Monday, December 19^th so that we may plan appropriately.

       - Mrs. Katz

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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. 

1st Q Parent Survey

Parents, Please use the link or QR code to complete the short  1st Quarter Parent survey.  I use this information to improve what goes on within the class. 

You can choose to keep your response anonymous.  

https://docs.google.com/a/kcs.k12.nc.us/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf57DpPyBOG1ZBWVY8ekS-Meyi5XSt_QG0bg_DR7mK5Z5WzwA/viewform

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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. 

Rv: 1st Quarter Conferences

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El jue., nov. 3, AM a 6:42 AM, Meredith Katz

<meredith.katz@kcs.k12.nc.us> escribió:

You go to the link in the email and sign up for a time.  If you need a translator to be present for the conference you can contact Claudia Martins at claudia.martins@kcs.k12.nc.us or A.L.Brown:  704-932-6125 ext. 616   Cell:  704-244-1819 and she can assist in scehduleing a time that she can be available. 

Thank you, 

On Wed, Nov 2, 2016 at 7:53 PM, Maria telma Lopez <mariatelmalopez@yahoo.com> wrote:

When is the confrence and what time?

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El mar., nov. 1, PM a 8:54 PM, Meredith Katz

<meredith.katz@kcs.k12.nc.us> escribió:

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.   If you are late for the conference and there are other conferences scheduled after your time slot you will have to reschedule.

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.co m/ to find the post and link for conferences, http://www.signupgenius.com/go /508094da9ac2aa46-20162017 or scan the QR code.

Thank you,

Mrs. Meredith Katz

Meredith.katz@kcs.k12.nc.us

704-932-4161ext42403

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. 

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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. 

Comfy Day Tomorrow for 200 Tiger Paws

No Jeans

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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. 

1st Quarter Conferences

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.   If you are late for the conference and there are other conferences scheduled after your time slot you will have to reschedule.

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/508094da9ac2aa46-20162017 or scan the QR code.

Thank you,

Mrs. Meredith Katz

Meredith.katz@kcs.k12.nc.us

704-932-4161ext42403

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 is Friday!

The fifth annual Pink Out day will be on Friday, October 28th. Students and staff are encouraged to wear pink shirts, socks, hair ribbons, shoes, etc. to support Breast Cancer Awareness.   Shirts and especially bracelets must be school appropriate.  Student that participate are asked to donate $1,  All money will be donated to the Carolinas Breast Cancer Fund which is the fund for CMC in Concord.

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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: Sweet Potato Hummus Recipe

Sweet Potato Hummus Recipe 

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. 

Unity Day

Tomorrow is Unity Day.  Students are encouraged to wear Uniform appropriate Orange attire.  If your student has a collared orange shirt or any orange accessories please wear them tomorrow for Unity Day.  We will be doing some activities/discussions that will go along with the theme of kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.  

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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: How To Get Kids To Love Reading | Fatherly

https://www.fatherly.com/parenting-and-relationships/how-to-get-kids-to-love-reading/

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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 10-13-16

Fwd: Don't Miss $0.80 Concession Special Weekend!

Great deal for a family event this weekend!

And The Winner of the Gem Theatre Quiz Is...

It's 80 Days Until Our 80th Anniversary! The Gem Theatre will celebrate it's 80th anniversary on December 31, 2016. And Thursday, October 13th marks 80 days until we turn 80. So to honor this milestone, we are changing the price of the following concession items to 80 cents during October 13-16: Small soft drink Small popcorn Candy So stop in this weekend to cash in on these great savings! Photo credit: Michael A. Anderson Photography Now Showing at the Gem Middle School: The Worst Years Of My Life (PG) Rafe Khatchadorian (Griffin Gluck) has an epic imagination and a slight problem with authority. Both collide when he transfers to a middle school where students are expected to follow the rules. This doesn't sit well with Rafe. With help from his new friend Leo (Thomas Barbusca), the mischievous lad concocts schemes to drive his tyrannical principal (Andy Daly) crazy while also using his charm and wits to impress a girl (Isabela Moner) and battle the bullies. SHOWTIMES Friday: 5:00. 7:00, & 8:45 Saturday: 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:00, & 8:45 Sunday: 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, & 7:00 Monday-Thursday: 7:00 BUY TICKETS ONLINE Getting to Know: Andy Daly You may know that Andy Daly is currently starring in Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life as Rafe's mean spirited principal, but did you know... Andrew Daly is also the inventor of the party game "Mustache-TV" He also played a principal on Modern Family and Eastbound & Down His dog's name is Pierre Although he had been recruited to Mad TV several times before being cast, he hadn't seen an episode of Mad TV before being cast on the show We Have a Winner! Congratulations to the winner of our How Well Do You Know the Gem Quiz! This week's winner is... Mary Rembert Mary will receive dinner for 2 at Restaurant Forty-Six, as well as 2 movie passes to the Gem, 2 small popcorns, 2 small drinks, and 2 candy choices. Please contact our General manager, Steve Morris, at smorris@gem-theatre.com to claim your prize.  Remember to Check In at the Gem Theatre We love to know when you've dropped by to catch a movie and munch on some of our famous popcorn. Give us a shout out next time you come see us! Be sure to use our hashtags #GemNC and #BestPopcorn. Gem Theatre |  704-932-5111 | www.gem-theatre.com STAY CONNECTED

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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. 

Comfy Day Tomorrow!

For our Tiger Paw reROARd students decided to have Comfy Day Tomorrow Friday 10-7-16.  PJs, Tshirts, etc are welcome attire.  All items have to be school appropriate.  

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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. 

Tiger Paw ReROARd BYOE day is Friday 9/30/16!

Student voted to have a "bring your own electronics" day for our Tiger reROARd for earning 50 Tiger Paws.  Students will have some time during the day on Friday to use their electronics.  Students are responsible for the device that they bring.  Devices need to be turned off and in their locker during the school day.

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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. 

Tuesday 9/27/16

Please sign the folder this week (9/27/16)  If you signed it yesterday then please just check it for the papers that are coming home.

Students are coming home with an invitation and code for Showbie.  It is a program that I use to collect and grade papers.  I do not use it for everything but I do use it a lot and therefore there will not be lots of graded papers coming home.  

ALSO, tomorrow is the class visit to the Scholastic Bookfair students may bring money to purchase books. The bookfair will also be open during Parent Night on Thursday for you to come and shop with your child. 

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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. 

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Great Activity to do at Home!

If you would like to do a fun activity with your student that would support what we are doing in the classroom here is a great one. 

https://sciencebob.com/make-your-own-rock-candy/

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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.