A note for J.J. Daniell Parents
Download Nomination Forms 2009-2010
Download Nomination Process and Election Process
Hi J.J. Daniell Parents,
School council application are attached if you're interested.
April 16, 2009
March 26, 2009
CRCT help
Blackwell has a new on-line program, Skills Tutor, that will help prepare your child for the CRCT. It is easy to use and offers help in multiple content areas. Here are the directions for logging in at home.
1. Go to the Blackwell website http://www.cobbk12.org/schools/es/schblackwell/
2. On the right hand side, you will see a link for Skills Tutor. Click on this link.
3. The username is your child's computer number.
4. Password is 1234
5. SiteID is Blackwell01
Once on Skills Tutor, the student can select any subject area listed under Spence.
Students can also type in www.myskillstutor.com to enter the site. Then follow the above directions.
Have fun and happy learning,
M. Spence
February 26, 2009
Important Dates
Upcoming Calendar Items
- Thurs., February 26th - Trivia Night 6:30pm
- Fri., February 27th - Hat Day ($0.50 or more for American Cancer Society)
- Tues., March 3rd - EARLY RELEASE DAY (Students dismissed 2 hours early)
- Tues., March 3rd - Domino's Pizza Night
- Wed., March 4th - PTA Meeting/3rd Grade Performance 6:30pm
- Sunday, March 8th - Daylight Savings Time Begins
- Mon., March 9th - Stevi B's Pizza Night 4:30-9:00pm
- Tues., March 10th - Math Night @ Publix on Bells Ferry Rd. & Barrett Pkwy.
December 10, 2008
Important Reminders
Hi Students and Parents,
Please mark these dates on your calendar. We have a lot going on before Christmas break begins!
Friday, December 12th, our Immigration Project is due. We will be sharing these in class.
Tuesday, December 16th, is Immigration Day. Please dress up like someone from your country and bring in a food to share. This will be a fun and memorable day!
Thursday, December 18th, is our Wax Museum. Remember your speeches need to be atleast 30 seconds to 1 minute long. They also MUST BE MEMORIZED! You will need to bring a prop that represents your famous person as your give your speech.
Friday, December 19th is the last day before Christmas break and also our holiday party! Our party is from 10:00-11:00.
November 18, 2008
Cogat and ITBS scores
Parents: In the Tuesday folders that are coming home today, you will find your student's ITBS/CoGAT scores. Please review the scores and let me know if you have any questions.
A note from Dr. Kozol:
November 12, 2008
TO: All teachers, building occupants, or legal guardians
SUBJET: Annual notification of asbestos management plan to all Cobb County
This letter is to advise you that this School Facility has in accordance with the mandated requirements of the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) prepared an Inspection Report and Management Plan. The purpose of the Inspection Report and Management Plan is for detecting, controlling and informing the public of any asbestos containing materials that may exist in this School Facility. In the even that a building addition, renovation or response action is required at this Facility, the Inspection Report and Management Plan will be revised accordingly.
This will advise you that a copy of the Inspection Report and Management Plan for this Facility is available for public review in the Administrative Offices of the Facility during normal working hours. Copies are available, upon request, only in completed sets at twenty-five (25) cents per page.
PC: AHERA Office File
November 17, 2008
Book Fair
Blackwell’s Scholastic Book Fair is here!
Sales begin Monday, November 17 through Thursday, November 20. The Book Fair will be open during school hours everyday, and later on Tuesday and Thursday. Can’t shop early in the morning? The Book Fair will be open during the Thanksgiving lunches on Wednesday, Nov. 19th and Thursday, Nov. 20th.
November 20th, 5-7pm is Family Night at the Book Fair. Food, games, contests, and fun for everyone!
We need volunteers to help run the fair. Please contact Chelle Blancato at fcblancato@mindspring.com if interested. Need an incentive? Volunteers save 10% off purchases! Check out the Book Fair Homepage, too, at http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/publish/blackwell
November 07, 2008
Weekly Reminders
We will be having a cell test on Tuesday, November 11th. The will finish our unit on cells, and we will move into microorganisms.
3D cell model projects are due November 18th. I look forward to seeing the student's creativity.
November 19th is our Thanksgiving Feast. Our lunch time is from 11:04-11:34. Please come and enjoy!
Thanksgiving Holidays are right around the corner: November 24-28th!
We are now studying Informational writing and are completing 2 projects: Immigration Project and Wax Museum. Ask your student who are they going to be!
November 03, 2008
CRCT help
Parents,
Letters will be coming home on Monday regarding how to have your child start using the on-line practice tests. All students must have their identification number in order to log in. The letter includes this information. Please put this in a safe place and have your child utilize this web site once a week or so. Below is an attachment of the letter. If you need your child's number again, please let me know and I will send it home. Thank you for your help in getting your child ready for the CRCT.
Thanks,
Mandy Spence
October 14, 2008
October 01, 2008
Sitton Spelling Website
Parents and Students:
Use this Sitton Spelling website that contains lots of fun games and activities for extra help in core words. Next week, we will begin Unit 2.
