Sunday, August 24, 2014

MAP Testing is Underway...

Last week, your child took the math portion of the MAP test. This week, they will take the reading portion, completing the Fall MAP testing.  Please make sure you child get a good night's rest and is on time to receive breakfast in the morning.

If you have not done so already, please check you child's Class Dojo points and talk with him/her about classroom behavior expectations.


Sunday, August 3, 2014

Welcome to a New Year!!

I am delighted to move up to 3rd and 4th grades! I look forward to working with all of my students! Currently, I have 12 students enrolled in 4th grade and 21 students enrolled in 3rd grade. We are going to learn a lot together this year!

In third grade, we will explore the history, regions, geographical features, historic battles, landmarks and heroes of our great state of South Carolina!

In fourth grade, we will learn about the history of the United States, from its beginning until 1865! We are also using Journey's as our ELA curriculum guide, which will be supplemented with various award winning novels!

Please check for daily grammar and spelling homework. Also, each child should read 20-30 mins per night to build vocabulary, comprehension and fluency.

Please feel free to contact me via telephone at (843) 397-5719 ext.23 or via email at asmalls@theacademyofhope.org.


Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Culture Rap


2nd grade learned about culture in Social Studies. They learned culture is made up of everything a person believes and everything around them, including religion, food, clothing, music, traditions, and language! Listen to Ms. Smalls' class as they perform the culture rap...Enjoy!!

Academy of Hope in the Conway Christmas Parade!!

This year we were excited to represent the Academy of Hope in the Conway Christmas Parade!! I am so proud of our Chorus, under the direction of Mr. Richard Williams and Mr. Chris King, who beautifully serenaded the Conway bystanders! Take a look...Can you hear my excitement? :)


Christmas Recycle Project

Our class learned how to recycle paper towel  and toilet paper tubes to make beautiful Christmas wreaths and ornaments...

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 and this.....  

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