Summer Homework and Field Day Pictu

I'm including summer reading and math information here so you don't have to scroll to the bottom of all the pictures to find this information.

Math 1st grade - 8th grade:  
Your child will bring home a math facts packet to be completed and returned to school on the first day of school. Remember, this is mandatory and counts as 10% of your child's first quarter grade.

Reading 3rd grade - 8th grade plus 10th grade:

Your child will be required to read a minimum of 1 book of their choice over the summer and fill out a brief book review.  We ask that you help your child pick an appropriate book that is not too easy nor too difficult.  We hope that your children will read more than 1 book and review all the books they read.  We also hope that parents will review the books being reading.  In the fall we will publish our very own "Oasis Good Reads" book review on the school website. 

Book Review Link:
https://goo.gl/forms/bdH2yqeb6xT4V0Rp2

If your child chooses a book and you are not sure if it is too easy or too hard you can check the reading level here.  http://arbookfinder.com 

Field Day 2018 

Field Day

GENERAL INFORMATION :

• Field Day is for current Oasis students only - (no siblings) 
• Park in the big parking lot at the front (south side) of the building near Dollar Tree and walk your child to the lunchroom.  The west facing lunchroom door will be open. 
• APPLY SUNSCREEN AT HOME
• Students are not required to wear uniforms but must dress with the same coverage as school uniforms (no tank tops or short shorts or bare midriffs)
• Shoes will get wet!  Water shoes or sandals are preferred.  Tennis shoes are good too but they will get wet.
• There are several water activities and swimming suits are allowed but must be a one piece or cover their bellies. NO BARE BELLIES!!
• Dress your child in their swimsuit at home - under their other clothing.
• Friends of Oasis Academy is sponsoring a BBQ for all Oasis students and volunteers so a full free lunch will be provided (hot dogs, fruit, chips, drink, etc.).  If your student has a food allergy you may want to consider sending them with a sack lunch.
• Please label all of your student's belongings!  (Towel, clothing, bag or backpack, etc.)
• Send your child's belongings in a labeled bag or backpack so they can keep everything together.
• APPLY SUNSCREEN before you drop them off at school.
• School gets out at 2:00 PM for all K-10 students
• IMPORTANT! After school pickup: Parents/Guardians will need to park in the big parking lot at the front (south side) of the building and walk to the playground for their student/s. Students will be lined up by the first letter of their last name. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PICK YOUR CHILD/REN UP AT THE SCHOOL FRONT DOORS.  This is never allowed. 
• Please be patient with this process and remember if everyone follows the rules, things will go quickly and smoothly.  Thanks!

Reading update with Mrs. Luyt 5/29-5/31/18

Last week we finished up all of our assessments. 4th grade's last day of reading will be on Monday, June 4th and they will clean out their book bins. I hope you all enjoy a wonderful summer! 

Here is the information about summer reading. I have a link for the book review on my blog also. 

Reading 3rd grade - 8th grade plus 10th grade:
Your child will be required to read a minimum of 1 book of their choice over the summer and fill out a brief book review.  We ask that you help your child pick an appropriate book that is not too easy nor too difficult.  We hope that your children will read more than 1 book and review all the books they read.  We also hope that parents will review the books being reading.  In the fall we will publish our very own "Oasis Good Reads" book review on the school website. 

Book Review Link:
https://goo.gl/forms/bdH2yqeb6xT4V0Rp2

If your child chooses a book and you are not sure if it is too easy or too hard you can check the reading level here.  http://arbookfinder.com 

Reading update with Mrs. Luyt 5/21-5/24/18

Enjoy your long weekend and Happy Memorial Day! We only have 7 more days of school left. This year has flown by! 

Reading:  Last week, students had their final scholastic assignment while I reassessed their final reading levels for the year. Students also received their final spelling lists of high-frequency spelling words. The final spelling test will be on 5/31/18. Next week, students will have assignments that cover some of the standards we have covered this year. I will be finishing up with assessments of reading levels.

We started a boys verses girls point system for the last two weeks that I have the 4th graders. The boys all sit at tables together, as do the girls. They earn a point for behavior and the group that has the most points on 5/31/18, will be getting a special treat and will have lunch with me on Thursday. They are all very excited about this and have been doing a great job!

Homework: Read for 20 minutes a day. Study spelling lists for test on 5/31/18.

Reading update with Mrs. Luyt 5/14-5/17/18

We finally finished up SBAC last week. Thank you for all of your support during the testing!

Reading:  Last week after testing, students reviewed main idea and the author's point/claim. Next week, students will have a scholastic assignment while I reassess their final reading levels for the year. Students will also receive their final spelling lists of high-frequency spelling words. The final spelling test will be on 5/31/18.

Homework: Read for 20 minutes a day. Study spelling lists for test on 5/31/18.

Update with Mrs. Luyt 5/7-5/10/18

Happy Mother's Day to all of the moms, grandmas, and aunts out there! I hope you have a wonderful day tomorrow.

This last week, students completed the SBAC Math tests.

Monday and Tuesday of next week, students will have the SBAC English Language Arts tests. Please make sure students get a good night sleep on Sunday and Monday nights. We will have snacks ready for them on Monday and Tuesday.

Math update with Mrs. Neal

Hello all!
Testing is going well. Tomorrow the 4th graders will be taking part 1 of the Smarter Balanced math test and Tuesday will be part 2. Then the following Monday and Tuesday they will take part 1 and part 2 of the ELA test. There are still plenty of openings in the sign ups for snacks so if you didn't get a chance please check it out: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0f4ca9ae2ba2f58-testing2
Also as a reminder, there is no homework during testing, so the math fact logs will not be checked, however it is not a bad idea to continue practicing math facts to keep the habit up.
Thanks and have a great week!
Holly Neal

Update with Mrs. Luyt 4/30-5/3/18

SBAC English Language testing will be on 5/14 and 5/15. 

Reading:  Last week we reviewed text structure and took the ACT Aspire test. I am proud of how hard they all worked. Next week, we will practice the SBAC questions for our upcoming SBAC English Language test. 

During testing weeks there will be NO HOMEWORK!

April!

Energy!  

      This month we continued our studies about energy.  We had fun exploring kinetic and potential energy with Hot Wheels tracks and cars.  We learned that as we increased our potential energy we also increased our kinetic energy.  We observed this by taking measurements of how far our cars would travel with ramps at different heights.  We also discovered that energy is transferred in a collision.  We conducted similar experiments and found that we could make another car roll forward by colliding with it.  We found that as we increased our potential and kinetic energy, we transferred more kinetic energy.
      We then moved on to study how energy travels from place to place.  It is with waves!!!  We learned about the different kinds of waves that transfer energy: Heat, light, sound, water, and electrical currents.  We made string musical instruments with rubber bands.  First, we explored different containers and how it affected the sound that was produced. Then, they chose a container and had to create 3 different pitches with their instrument.  If was fun to watch as they learned the tighter the string, which would vibrate faster, would create a higher pitch.  Or they could choose a thicker rubber band, which would vibrate slower, and create a lower pitch.  There were many options for them to try and explore.  Of course we had to end with a classroom performance!

     We are now moving on to Earth Science and studying erosion.  The kids have some fun stories to share about their personal experiences with erosion.  We have learned about how the Grand Canyon was created. and will be creating our own demonstrations with erosion.  We received a grant to purchase stream table, so this will make our demonstrations even more realistic!  We can't wait to try it out.

I never shared these pictures of when Mrs. Morar came and drew designs on the kids hands during art.  They thought it was so fun!  Thank you for sharing your talents with us, Mrs. Morar!

Reading update with Mrs. Luyt 4/23-4/26/18

ACT Aspire English Language testing will be on 5/2. SBAC English Language testing will be on 5/14 and 5/15. 

Reading:  Last week we learned about how to find the author's point of a passage and evidence to support that point. We also took a Latin/Greek test. There will not be spelling again until after ACT and SBAC testing is completed. This week, we will review text structure and will be taking the ACT Aspire test.

Homework: Read 20 minutes everyday. 

Movie Night at Oasis!

Family Outdoor Movie Night

Come one, come all and join us for a fun Oasis Family Movie Night!!

The Family Engagement Committee will be hosting an end of the year outdoor movie night for Oasis Students and their families.  A parent/guardian must accompany all students.

• Friday, May 4th
• Location: Oasis Academy Playground
• Bring chairs, coats, jackets and blankets to keep your kiddos warm
• Admission: FREE
• Gates open at 6:00pm
• Carnival style Games for the kids 6:00-7:00pm
• FREE PRIZES
• NOW SHOWING: “The Greatest Showman” rated PG
• Movie starts at 7:30pm
• Snacks and drinks available for purchase (cash or checks) 6:00-8:45pm
• Nachos, Cotton Candy, Popcorn, Punch and Water
• OA Logo Wear will be available for purchase (cash or checks) Support our Softball team!

This event is exclusively for Oasis students and their families.

Please note that each child may win one prize per game station.

Pets, alcohol and smoking devices of any kind are not allowed on the school grounds. Anyone in the possession of these items will be asked to leave.

In the case of bad weather this event may be cancelled last minute ~ watch the Oasis Academy Facebook page for notifications.

Bring the whole family and enjoy this fun filled evening!  

We look forward to seeing you all there!

Reading update with Mrs. Luyt 4/16-4/19/18

ACT English Language testing will be on 5/2. SBAC English Language testing will be on 5/14 and 5/15. 

Reading:  Last week we learned about summarizing passages. We also added new Latin/Greek words and had a spelling test. Next week, we will be introducing how to find the author's point of a passage and evidence to support that point. There will not be spelling again until after ACT and SBAC testing is completed. Our Latin/Greek test is on 4/26/18.

Homework: Read 20 minutes everyday and study for test. 

Reading update with Mrs. Luyt 4/9-4/12/18

Reading:  Last week we looked at cause and effect from two texts on the same subject. We also gave out new spelling lists. The spelling test will be on 4/19/18. Next week, we will work on summarizing passages. We will also add new Latin/Greek words. 

Homework: Read 20 minutes and study spelling words.

Reading update with Mrs. Luyt 3/26-3/29/18

I hope you enjoy your spring break! We had 21 out of 24 get a 3 on their Scholastic News article. Way to Go!!!!

Reading:  Last week we continued to learn about the first and second hand accounts of nonfiction texts.When we get back from break, we will be looking at cause and effect from two texts on the same subject. We will also give out new spelling lists. The spelling test will be on 4/19/18. 

Homework: Read 20 minutes and study spelling words.

3/19-3/22/18 Reading update with Mrs. Luyt

Reading:  Last week we learned about the main idea and supporting details of nonfiction texts. Next week, we will introduce 1st and 2nd hand accounts on the same topic. There will be no new spelling words until after spring break. Latin/Greek test on 3/29/18.

Latin/Greek test on Thursday!
Homework: Read 20 minutes everyday and study for test. 

Reading update with Mrs. Luyt 3/12-3/15/18

Great week this week! 4th grade had 18--3's on our Scholastic questions!!! I am very proud at how hard they are all working. Keep encouraging them. Remember, if they do not get a 3, please have them correct their answers (get parent signature if it is a 1) and turn it in on Monday so they can get an improved grade.
Reading:  Last week we worked on 2nd Trimester assessments and introduced new spelling words for a test on 3/22/18.  We also went over the text structure compare and contrast. We took our Latin/Greek test on Thursday. This week we will introduce new Latin/Greek words for a test on 3/29/18. We will also be learning about the main idea and supporting details of nonfiction texts. Spelling test on 3/22/18.

Spelling test on Thursday!
Homework: Read 20 minutes everyday and study for test. 

Reading update with Mrs. Luyt 3/5-3/8/18

This week we had 17--3's on our Scholastic questions!!! I am very proud at how hard they are all working. Keep encouraging them. Remember, if they do not get a 3, please have them correct their answers (get parent signature if it is a 1) and turn it in on Monday so they can get an improved grade.

Reading:  Last week we worked on 2nd Trimester assessments and introduced new Latin/Greek words for a test on 3/15/18.  We took our Spelling test on Thursday. This week we will introduce new spelling words for a test on 3/22/18. We will also be continuing with 2nd Trimester assessments. Latin/Greek test on 3/15/18.

Latin/Greek test on Thursday!

Homework: Read 20 minutes everyday and study for test. 

Update on 4th Grade Writing

Students are exploring the world of opinion/persuasive writing, beginning with writing a friendly letter on a topic they are passionate about.  Some of these letters have been addressed to parents - so look for them to come home!   We had quite a variety of topics!   We have explored the importance of understanding different perspectives, as well as determining who our audience will be.  Next week, we'll pick a different topic, explore pros and cons, and write an opinion essay.

Earthquake!

For our last project we studied the impact the Earth's natural processes has on humans.  We researched how engineers build earthquake resistant structures.  We used the engineering method to design and create our own earthquake resistant structures.  The students were constrained to only 10 items and only had one day of projects to build it.  We had fun as our structures experienced an earthquake!