Miss Seymour's Teacher Page

Please Come to School Wednesday Eve!

2011-08-16T11:16:00.005-06:00

On Wednesday evening you will have the opportunity to visit our classroom (Room 161), view a short power point about our coming year and my expectations, and ask questions.

There will be a General Session in the cafeteria from 5:30 - 6:00 or again from 6:30 - 7:00. (Choose One)

I will be showing the Power Point from 6:00 - 6:30, and answering questions from 6:30 - 7:00.

2011-08-02T05:44:00.003-06:00

Needed: Boxes and Muscle

2011-05-23T08:04:00.002-06:00

If you are available from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, and/or 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, I need to pack up and move my classroom across the hall.

Any help that you or your student could provide would be GREATLY appreciated!!

I will provide lunch on Thursday - pizza, pop, chips.

Fun Times and The End of the Year

2011-05-16T15:50:00.005-06:00

It's true! Our kids are nearly 4th graders!! We will be having some special events in the coming days. Some of those events require a permission slip, so watch for the slip to come home.

THURSDAY, May 19:
Bring: Pajamas, Pillow, and Parchment(a book to read)

In the afternoon the kids will change into [MODEST!! With sleeves, and to the knee] P.J.'s and hang with their pillows and favorite books. They may bring a stuffed animal. If your student does not want to wear P.J.'s, they will simply stay in the uniform

FRIDAY, May 20:
Bring: Enough of a small finger food snack to share with the class - cupcakes, cookies, fresh pre-cut veggies or fruit, cheesesticks, popcorn, chex-mix, juice boxes, etc.

(Your Permission Slip for the Tuesday Picnic is Due TODAY!)

In the afternoon the kids will enjoy a special movie and snacks.

MONDAY, May 23:
Bring: a package of 'Magic Sponges'

In addition to some fun activities, we will be cleaning like we mean it!

TUESDAY, May 24:
Bring: a completely disposable sack lunch, sunscreen
Picnic in the Park We will be walking to Fall Park for a Picnic from 10:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, May 25:
Bring: Sunscreen, a water bottle

Field Day from 8:15 - 11:00 a.m.

11:00 Dismissal

Reading CSAP

2011-05-13T16:09:00.001-06:00

Your student's Reading CSAP scores were sent home today in Friday Folders. Please take a few moments to look over the results with your student.

Space Creature Due Friday, May 6 at 8:15 a.m.!!

2011-04-29T16:23:00.001-06:00

A reminder that your Space Creature is DUE this coming Friday, May 6 at 8:15 a.m.

School Pictures

2011-04-07T14:06:00.002-06:00

If you have any questions about your student's school picture order, or to re-order photos, please call Tammy at Van Gogh Photographers. Her number is 303-526-1908.

Field Trip Money DUE

2011-04-06T12:38:00.002-06:00

A reminder that $13.50 and a permission slip are due on Monday, Apr 11 for our April 22 field trip to the Museum of Nature and Science. If a parent wishes to attend, they must also pay $13.50.

Dress Code

2011-04-06T12:29:00.001-06:00

Third grade students do NOT need to be in uniform for the 'Habitat Night in the Library' on Thursday evening.

Habitat Oral Presentations

2011-04-04T08:12:00.003-06:00

The students will be giving their Oral Reports on their Habitat Projects this coming Friday, April 8, during the school day.

Habitat Night in the Library

2011-03-17T18:35:00.002-06:00

The students did a great job on their Habitat Projects! To celebrate and to see their companion Power Point presentations, the 3rd Grade Teachers would like to invite you to our "Habitat Night in the Library."

Thursday, April 7
6:00 - 7:00

See you then!

Math CSAP

2011-03-01T12:27:00.003-07:00

Our BECS 3rd graders will take the Math CSAP on Tuesday, March 22 and Wednesday, March 23 at 9:00 a.m. Please make every effort to have your student here on those important days.

Parent Teacher Conferences

2011-02-02T08:30:00.002-07:00

There will be a SIGN-UP SHEET in the main lobby of BECS to reserve a conference time with me. Please come to the school and sign up so you can get your preferred time. Conferences are Feb. 15, 16, 17 [Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday] from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Our wonderful Office Ladies should have the sheets up by Monday, Feb. 7.

Pictures Rescheduled

2011-02-02T08:21:00.002-07:00

Picture Day is being rescheduled. As soon as I know new information, I will post it here.

Best School Uniform Required for Spring Pictures

2011-01-30T20:08:00.002-07:00

We will have Spring Pictures - both the whole class picture and an individual shot - taken on Tuesday, Feb. 1. The students are required to be in school uniform. A proof will be sent home with the students on Tuesday, and parents may order from the proof.

CSAP Information

2011-01-24T09:16:00.000-07:00

Look for test dates and times for CSAP testing under the 'CSAP Information' tab.

New Spelling Routines

2011-01-22T20:49:00.002-07:00

Beginning Monday, Jan. 24, there will be a completely different spelling routine in our classroom. For this routine, each student will need a new spiral notebook, wide-ruled. Please see the "Spelling" tab to learn the new procedure. I believe this will allow the students to be more independent, learn some time management skills, and have a little more fun while they learn. THANK You to one of my room "Moms" for starting me on this path!!

Guest Teacher, Great Students

2011-01-21T12:48:00.003-07:00

Our class was priviledged to have a guest teacher in our room today. It was great because we have been working on prepositions this week, and the guest teacher did a great job teaching prepositions in a fun and interactive way. The students were fabulous! I'm so proud of them! Each and every one of our kids represented Bromley East in a positive and productive way!!

Animoto

2011-01-19T16:13:00.003-07:00

Copy and Paste this address into your URL

http://animoto.com/play/10XSM1g0k2ndMYqdk0VWcQ
promo code: a4eseymabdeff

and see some Superstars!

Honor Roll Criteria

2011-01-14T11:04:00.002-07:00

BECS Honor Roll Requirements
Based on SEMESTER performance

Principal’s Award: Students in grades 3-8 will have received “A’s” in all content areas, and all Specials, and all "3's" in Math Standards.

Academic Award: Student in grades 3-8 will have received all “A’s” and “B’s” in all content areas, and all Specials, and 2.5 or above in all Math standards.

BECS AWARD: Students will have received at least one BECS.

PERFECT ATTENDANCE: Students will have perfect attendance and no more than 2 tardies.

Soaring to New Heights Award: The teacher may recommend 2 students who have demonstrated a strong improvement toward academic or behavioral goals. This may include, but is not limited to, qualities such as persistence and diligence.

Award Recognition Ceremony

2011-01-10T16:09:00.003-07:00

Please join your student this Friday, Jan. 14 at 8:45 a.m. for our Honor Roll Assembly. To determine if your child will likely receive an award, please refer to the criteria in your student handbook, or in Mrs. Harrell's most recent "Principal Letter."

Rome Projects

2010-12-30T08:43:00.003-07:00

The students did a fabulous job on the long term Rome projects that we did during 2nd Quarter. I hope all of you will come by the hallway display outside classroom #156 sometime after the New Year and appreciate the Mosaics and accompanying Writing projects that were completed by each student.

The Ship Sails at Daybreak!

2010-12-09T07:04:00.002-07:00

There is big fun on the horizon, but we need the following items to make certain everyone is on board:

So . . .If you have:

plastic bottles such as soda pop comes in - either large or small

newspaper

modeling clay

straws

Please send them in AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Planning Ahead for our Winter Party

2010-12-03T09:27:00.004-07:00

We will have a Winter Party on Friday, Dec. 17, from 2:00 - 3:35.

I would like each child to choose a book from their home library that they have enjoyed, and bring it in to trade with another student. The book should be gently used, suitable for a boy or a girl, and wrapped. The book title and subject should be kept a SECRET.

I need several HELPERS for the party. PLEASE CONTACT ME if you can HELP.

For food, please use the following guide:

If your Last Name starts with: Please Bring:
A, B, C, D - - - - - - - -- - - -2 dozen plain sugar cookies suitable for decorating
E, F, G, H, I, J, K - - - - - - -1 can frosting and 1 package of sprinkles
L, M, N, O, P, Q, R - - - - - - - 1 tray fresh, bite-sized fruit and/or veggies
S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z - - - - - 1 jug of apple cider

Christmas is Coming . . .

2010-12-02T17:46:00.003-07:00

As we get ever closer to the Winter Break, please remind your children of the importance of respect, manners, and inside voices during the school day. Thank you so much for your help!!

Rome has INVADED Room 156!!

2010-11-23T14:58:00.003-07:00

The kids have been having a great time learning about Ancient Rome. Part of the assessment is an art piece made in the tradition of tile mosaics. Some of the kids need to finish so they will be bringing home the components today. Since we have a 5 day break, they should be able to finish the project at home. It should be ready to turn in on Monday. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

Imagination Makers

2010-11-11T15:16:00.000-07:00

PARENTS, PLEASE JOIN US FOR A FANTASTIC PLAY RIGHT HERE AT BROMLEY EAST!!

Does your child know there was once a time in the days of early Colorado where kids didn't have video games? There were even some kids that had to work after school and on weekends to help feed their families.

Imagination Makers play, “Colorado Children”, transports students back to a time in the early 1900’s when an eight-year old boy helped his family pay the bills by having a job in a coal mine near Canon City. After seeing all nine true stories of these young pioneers, your children will feel a deeper appreciation for their 21st century comforts. But it wasn't all hard work for those early Colorado kids. Some of these true tales show how they also had fun in the still wild, west! This fast moving, toe tapping, musical play is performed by four professional actors and one musician. It is likely to inspire some lively discussions with you and your child.

We know exposing your child to cultural events can be expensive. Thanks to funds from our school and a grant from the Adams Scientific and Cultural Facilities District, Imagination Makers is performing this play at our school at no cost to parents, and only $1 for your student. You are warmly invited to “come on down” and see a slice of Colorado history step off the page and onto the stage!

TITLE: “Colorado Children”
DATE: Wednesday, December 8, 2010
TIME: 9:00 AM

If you are unable to attend, feel free to use your 21st century technology to see a clip of the play, or to download a free copy of the “Colorado Children” parent activity and discussion guide on Imagination Makers website (www.imaginationmakers.org).

Birthday Party Invitations

2010-11-10T12:15:00.002-07:00

A Reminder:

Please pass out birthday party invitations at school only when everyone in the class is invited. When you have invitations for a select group of students, please find another time off campus to deliver the envelopes. I understand that it is not always financially possible to invite the entire class. However, it is very disheartening to the children to be left empty-handed while others are being 'chosen' to attend the event. If you could mail or otherwise deliver invitations to the smaller group of invitees, it would be very helpful. Thank you SO MUCH for your help in this matter.

Specials Schedule

2010-11-09T11:29:00.002-07:00

Please note that I have added a tab for our Specials Schedule. Please make certain your student has the proper shoes on P.E. days, and library books on Library days.

Thank YOU!!

2010-11-01T09:25:00.003-06:00

Thank you so much for attending conferences. When you take the time out of your schedule to attend conferences, it emphasizes the importance you place on education. Your child sees this, and internalizes the message that "School is Important!"

Fall Conferences

2010-10-19T13:14:00.002-06:00

Please be sure to return the Conference Sign-up sheet that went home with your student last Thursday, Oct. 14. Times are assigned on a 'First Come, First Served' basis. Once I have you scheduled, your student will bring home the Confirmation sheet with the date and time indicated.

CARNIVAL BOOTH during Friday Harvest Hop

2010-10-11T13:15:00.003-06:00

I am looking for volunteers to run a carnival booth on our classroom's behalf this coming Friday, Oct 15 during the Harvest Hop. Please contact Miss Seymour right away if you can run a booth from 6:00 to 7:30 on Friday evening.

Candy Needed

2010-10-07T14:08:00.002-06:00

If you are able, please send in bags of individually wrapped candy treats. The 3rd and 4th grade teachers will pass out the candy to students during our annual Harvest Hop next Friday, Oct. 15.

Infinite Campus Parent Portal Instructions

2010-10-05T09:17:00.002-06:00

Parents,

If you need assistance getting into Infinite Campus to see your child's progress, please email me at diseymour@bromleyeastcs.org, and I will email you a Power Point Tutorial.

PLEASE NOTE: I DO NOT have access to your ID. That is something that you get through the front office.

October Count

2010-09-30T08:50:00.002-06:00

In consideration of 'October Count' and to celebrate Bromley East Charter School's tenth year of existence, there will be special activities in our room tomorrow, October 1st.

We will be watching a couple of special movies, including a biography of L. Frank Baum - the author of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," getting a four-pack of homework passes which will be valid all year, and possibly having a popcorn party. [If you are a parent and are willing to come in the afternoon to help, that would be spectacular!!]

Of course we are a school, and it is a school day, so there will be the regular spelling and reading tests, as well as a fun Social Studies quiz.

BE THERE OR BE SQUARE!! (As we used to say back in my day!)

Picture Day on Monday!

2010-09-26T08:23:00.001-06:00

A reminder that Monday, Sept. 27 is Dress Up Day for our Fall pictures for Kindergarten through Fourth grades.

Grade Book

2010-09-24T16:26:00.001-06:00

To All Third Grade Parents:
On Friday’s professional development day, the third grade team consulted with the B.E.C.S administration about grading. A decision was made to re-structure our grade book procedures. We all agree that it is important to provide students with many opportunities to practice and master skills, prior to being assessed. Up until now there has been a heavy emphasis on paper and pencil activities.
From this point forward we will continue to work hard to provide our students with instant, verbal in-class feedback. This means the informal daily work, i.e. reteach, workbooks, packets etc. may not be reflected in the grade book. The grade book will primarily reflect formal assessments. This means you will not be seeing as many grades on Infinite Campus, and the volume of graded work in the Friday Folder may decrease.
The data reviewed on Friday’s professional development indicated a more pressing need for a variety of instruction, feedback, and assessments. This will provide your child’s teacher with more opportunity to ensure mastery in the classroom. We are also working hard to incorporate a more effective use of technology. We believe this approach will help us to reach all learning styles more effectively, and continue to prepare our students to be more successful.
If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please contact your child’s teacher. We thank you for your support!

Sincerely,
Third Grade Team
Ms. Anderson
Mrs. Ellis
Ms. Seymour

Contact Information

2010-09-20T15:49:00.003-06:00

It is extremely important that the school be able to reach you in an emergency. As well, your child should have a contact phone number memorized. If you know that any part of your contact information has changed since the last time you gave it to the school, email Susan in the office (skrider@bromleyeastcs.org) with the current info, including PHONE, EMAIL, and Another PERSON you trust and THEIR PHONE NUMBER.

Please begin immediately reviewing the phone number where your child can reach you should the need arise. Have your student recite the number over and over until s/he knows it by heart.

We're PAPERLESS!

2010-09-20T12:20:00.000-06:00

Paperless is Here! We will now post all flyers, announcements, newsletters, etc. on our website. If you prefer to receive a paper copy of materials, you will need to request this option by signing a form available in the front office. Please take time to complete this form, and we will put copies of Friday Folder items in your youngest child’s Friday Folder beginning on Friday, October 1.

PLANNERS are Here. $5 Due NOW

2010-09-07T15:48:00.002-06:00

The BECS Planner is a REQUIRED part and a critical piece of your child's 3rd grade education. After a brief delay, the Planners have now arrived. Please send in $5 right away!!! Make checks out to Bromley East Charter School.

MAP Testing

2010-09-07T15:32:00.002-06:00

Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) are a series of tests that measure your student's general knowledge in reading, language usage, and math. The testing window is from September 8 to September 20. Please emphasize to your student the importance of doing their best.

On Planners, CSAP, Labor Day, GT Students, Lunch Volunteers, Morning Drop-Off Procedure

2010-09-03T08:49:00.005-06:00

A reminder that the Bromley Planner is a required item on your child's 3rd Grade supply list. After a short delay, the Planners have now arrived. They are $5 and may be purchased from the front office.

BRING $5 ON TUESDAY, SEPT. 7 so that your student will have immediate access to this critical organizational tool.

Also, please be certain to read Mrs. Harrell's Sept 2 Newsletter on the front page of the Bromley East Web Site. It contains a number of other very important announcements.

Infinite Campus

2010-08-24T08:48:00.002-06:00

If you access your child's "To Do" list, you may see assignments showing read and past due. This is a glitch in the Infinite Campus program. Brighton 27J District is aware of the problem and is working to correct the problem.

What I would ask you to look for to indicate that an assignment is Actually missing is the word "Missing" when you look at your child's Gradebook page.

Thanks!!

Planner Replacement

2010-08-24T05:27:00.002-06:00

Until the regular Bromley planners arrive, I have provided a Homework Log for your student. I have taught the children how to read the log, which includes finding daily work that I have filled in for them, fill in work on their own, and keep a daily record of their behavior. Please note that the Log must be signed every day by a responsible adult at home. Please review the Homework Log daily with your child to make certain that they have completed all assignments.

2010-08-20T14:31:00.000-06:00

Dear Parents,
Beginning Monday, Aug. 23, the children in my classroom will exchange* their time for misbehavior. Time will be exchanged after school from 3:35 to 4:00. If your child lands on ‘blue’ or ‘red’ they will call you to let you know that they will be kept after school. (If s/he has not already done so, have your child explain our “Golden Ruler” and the clothespins on the gold/blue/red ruler).

While they return their time, I have a “thought” sheet for students to fill out which allows them to analyze their choices, tell what part of the “BECS Way” they failed to follow, and tell me how their behavior will change in the future. At 4:00 the student will be dismissed for home. Please review the Thought sheet with your student and sign & return the next school day so that I know you have read and understood.

As well, students who do not turn in school work at 8:20 will be kept after school from 3:35-4:00 to complete the work. Again, your student will call you to let you know that they will be kept after school. If the student is unable to stay after school that day, I will ask you what your plan is to ensure that the work is completed and turned in at 8:20 the next school day. If the work is not completed and turned in the next school day at 8:20, the grade will revert to zero.

I understand that these expectations are high, and I thank you for your cooperation as we work together for the best interests of your child.

*Exchange: to exchange their time for the time they took away from the class in the process of disciplining, and the resulting disruption of class and loss of instructional time.

Back to School Night

2010-08-13T15:04:00.001-06:00

A reminder that 'Back to School Night' for Bromley 3rd graders is Tuesday, August 17, from 6 to 7 p.m.

Miss Seymour will be in the classroom (156). This night is for parents only, although child-care will be provided.

The agenda includes reviewing both general BECS expectations and Miss Seymour's specific expectations. There will be a time for questions and answers.

Our 3rd Grade Family

2010-08-13T12:20:00.001-06:00

Wow. Mallory, Morgan, and Miranda can hardly believe that we have finished 3 days of our Third Grade year!

So far, Alexander and Madelyn, along with the rest of us, have learned and reviewed some awesomely spectacular vocabulary words. Samantha, Danae, and Luis especially enjoyed the words caveat, literacy, summary, fiction, realistic, and fantasy.

Along with everyone else, Tristan S, Alexis, Cesar have been issued a plethora of new books.

Jennifer, Dalton, and Alexia have all made at least one new friend. Some of us have made such good friends that we can't stop talking! OOOPS.

Miss Seymour has made 28 new best friends!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Brendon H. and Tristan K. say "Our new teacher is FUN!" Bryce, Toni, and Ebonie had a debate over whether Miss Seymour is "pretty' or "Gorgeous!."

Some of the subjects Michaela, Aiden, Osman, and Colby are excited about are geography, history, and the solar system. Gracie thinks her head will explode if she doesn't learn enough math.

Sadly, Miss Seymour won't allow Chandler, Jason, Kayleigh, or any of us to have water bottles, because it makes us need to leave for the restroom so often. We'll be O.K. though, because there are lots of breaks built into the schedule, and everybody gets one bonus to use any time of the day, except when Miss Seymour is teaching.

Third Grade is going to be a LOT harder, but we are smart kids and we are excited to LEARN!!!!

Welcome

2010-07-20T16:43:00.001-06:00

Welcome to my class website. I will be adding information soon!

Thanks