Recent News Articles for Farmingville Elementary School
K-5 CONFIGURATION & K-8 REDISTRICTING
Tue, April 24, 2012 at 2:38PM
On January 9, 2012, the BOE approved the process and timeline for discussion of K-5 Configuration and K-8 Redistricting. There will be public information sessions with public comment ahead of the May 29, 2012 BOE vote. Click HERE to view the timeline and HERE to view the schedule of meetings , updated March 12. OPEN<
THE COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS
Wed, November 23, 2011 at 3:46PM
With unanimous vote, the CTState Board of Education adopted new national academic standards, known as The Common Core State Standards (CCSS). The CCSS were "designed to consist of fewer, clearer and higher-level standards; to be aligned with college and work expectations; to include rigorous content and application of knowledge through higher order thinking skills; to be internationally benchmarked so that all students will be prepared to succeed in our global economy; and to be based on evidence and research".&nb
LITERACY-THE POWER OF PICTURE BOOKS
Fri, February 11, 2011 at 2:00AM
Here is just the beginning of a list of recommended picture books by grade level. Next to each book is the specific teaching concept linked to the book (Note: picture books are routinely used to teach multiple themes. For purposes of our “show me” exercise, I have selected one theme per book.) Grade Book/Author Concept
Kindergarten Identifying the lesson in the story
Tall, Molly Lou Melon by Patty Lovell Stand; The Paperbag Princess by Robert Munsch A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon Princess Penelope's Parrot by Helen Lester The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister
Grade 1 Ira Sleeps Over Character study; personal decision
by Bernard Waber making
Owl Moon Analyzing context clues; inferring
By Jane Yolen
The Story of Ferdinand Self awareness; do what you love to
by Munro Leaf do; what makes you happy, even if
you appear different
Grade 2 Clancy the Courageous Cow Interactive reading aloud; stopping
by Lachie Hume and wondering out loud
Grade 3 Fireflies! by Julie Brinkloe How characters change over times
inferring.
Knuffle Bunny by Mo Willems Analyzing context clues.
Clancy The Courageous Cow Taking a stance, defending it with supporting details, listening to others, reevaluating t thinking, and explaining why.
Grade 4 Snowflake Bentley Narrative nonfiction vs. fiction by Jacqueline Briggs Martin, Mary Azarian Character traits Summarizing
Main event vs. details
Tiger by Steven Mill Making a plan for reading
Nonfiction; identifying the important vs. the interesting information
Grade 5 A Platypus, Probably Developing research skills by
by Sneed B. Collard III efficiently reading nonfiction
The Wretched Stone Author’s purpose; inferencing
by Chris von Allsburg
Stop & Shop Bonus Bucks
Wed, October 28, 2009 at 1:00AM
FES Now Earns Money from Your Stop & Shop Purchases Just Register Your Stop & Shop Card to Accrue A+ Bonus Bucks
What are A+ Bonus Bucks?
Stop and Shop has a new program that will earn money for schools. It is called A+ Bonus Bucks and it costs you nothing. A+ Bonus Bucks are points that accrue with each purchase using the Stop & Shop Card. Shoppers register their Shop & Stop cards on-line and designate up to 3 schools to earn points from their purchases. Now parents and other supporters earn great awards for schools (not the PTA) to use as they choose!
How Does FES Earn Money?
A+ Bonus Bucks points accrue with each purchase when the Stop & Shop Card is used in the store and online at Peapod by Stop & Shop. At the end of each month, these points determine our school's cash total, which will be automatically credited to an FES account.
How Do I Register My-Self and Family?
Go to this website: www.stopandshop.com/aplus
Click on the prompt on the right side of the screen - "register your card"
1. Enter the first three letters of your last name
2. Enter your Stop & Shop Card's Identification Number
3. Highlight “CT-Ridgefield”
4. Choose “Farmingville Elementary School” (code # 07535)
That's all there is to it. You are now earning Bonus Bucks for Farmingville. The money goes directly to the school (not the PTA) to help benefit our students. It doesn't matter which Stop and Shop you go to, your card will earn cash for your children's education! Please tell all your relatives to log their cards as well and earn cash for FES!