Handleys Headlines

May 10, 2016

Feel free to contact me anytime through my email:
dhandley@radar.gsw.edu

[REMINDERS]
Dont forget that this week we will be learning all
about animal parents and their babies. This
means we will be going to the zoo on Friday. We
will load the buses starting at 9:15 and leave at
approximately 9:30. If you have not turned in
your permission slip, please turn them in by
Wednesday afternoon or your child will not be
permitted to go. Please dress your child in our
classroom shirt that way they will be easily
identified as one of Mr. Handleys Hens. Also, if
any parents would like to ride the bus as a
chaperone there are 5 spots available, and please
contact Mrs. Morrow for additional information.

[All About Me]

Also, we will be having our end of unit test on

Animal Parent and Babies next Monday.

[NEXT WEEKS NEWS]

I was a 2012 honor graduate of Fitzgerald High
School in Fitzgerald, Georgia. I graduated 3rd in my
class as well as a Future Educators honor society
member. After completing dual enrollment
courses through Abraham Baldwin Agricultural
College I decided to continue my education
through ABAC. I began as a chemistry major, but
after freshman year began majoring in Early
Childhood Education. In the fall of 2014 I
graduated from ABAC with an associate degree of
science in Early Childhood. I then continued my
education through the Early Childhood Education
cohort through Georgia Southwestern State
University at ABAC. I will obtain my Bachelors of
Science in Education in May of 2017. After
graduating I hope to continue my education as
well as begin my teaching career. Through my
teaching I hope to reach children, teach children,
and impact the lives of children.

We will be exploring ROCKS next week. Next

Tuesday we will be feeling as well as observing
(looking at) rocks. I ask that each student brings
in 3 rocks from their house. They do not have to
be 3 different just 3 rocks. After observing these
rocks we will place them into distinct categories
and name these categories. Then, students will
have to take their rocks home and draw pictures
and write sentences about what we did in class
that day. A note will be sent home on Monday to
remind you about the rock project.
Supplies needed next week:
-3 rocks

-pencils

-Scissors

-glue

-crayons

Dont forget ice cream money on Friday!

*Important Dates For This Week*
May 11- Tiannas Birthday Party
May 12- Annie Belle Clark Pride Program
May 13- Zoo Field Trip (wear class shirt)
May 16- Animal Parent and Baby unit test

[CLASS RULES & PROCEDURE]

[Activity Corner]

Remember to give me five so we can survive:

1.) Look at the teacher

Ingredients

2.) Listen to the teacher

3.) Quiet voices
4.) Hands to self
5.) Sit like a pretzel

[Classroom Motto]
Mr. Handleys Hens are:
Happy
Energetic
Neat
Successful

[School Motto]
We pledge to learn a lot every day,
Sharing with friends as we play,
Respecting others with what we say,

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking
soda, and baking powder. Set aside. In a large
bowl, cream together the butter and sugar
until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually
blend in the dry ingredients. Roll rounded
teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and place
onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 8 to 10
minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden.
Let stand on cookie sheet two minutes before
removing to cool on wire racks. *For added fun
cut into animal shapes*

And being kind in every way

[Test Taking Tips]

[Signatures]

In order to be successful on standardized tests

students can use these simple tips to help
them receive the best score possible:

Parent Signature___________________________

*Have a positive attitude

*Eat a good breakfast

Date:____________________________________

*Do not cram the night before

*Answer easy questions fist to save time

Your students Name:_______________________