Toombs County Student Center - Cedarwood (GNETS) Program

October Newsletter

Class Updates

Ms. Cason's Class (K-12)

Ms. Cason, Mrs. Sharpe and Ms. Johnson's class completed the GAA (Georgia Alternative Assessment) portfolios for the 2009-2010 school term. All students are gaining access to academic content at an entry level of GPS (Georgia Performance Standards).

The students are making progress in their individual ABA programs. Some students are working on visual performance and motor imitation skills. Other students are working on receptive language, intraverbal, math and labeling skills.

The students have been completing art and sensory tasks in the sensory room with seasonal themes. The class enjoys listening to and moving to music during music time.

Ms. Alford's Class (ELA/Reading)

Elementary: Students are continuing to progress in reading. We are focusing on vocabulary, defining words and writing sentences. In our grammar usage, we are learning about adjectives and adverbs, as well as using them correctly in our writing. We are preparing for the CRCT using our coach books daily.

Middle: Students are identifying and using pronouns in sentences with compounds and in sentences with interfering phrases. We will begin a project after the CRCT, learning to write and present a speech in front of an audience.

High: Students will continue to read short stories and poetry to recognize the relationship between ideas and to make sense of new information by identifying main ideas, cause and effect, and similarities and differences. We will also begin a project, writing speeches to persuade the audience.

Mrs. Rush's Class (Math)

With the CRCT quickly approaching, students are focusing their attention on reviewing for the big test.

Elementary: Students are focusing on Numbers and Operations domain, as well as Geometry and Measurement.

Middle: Students are concentrating on reviewing Algebra.

High: Students in Math I and Algebra are working on functions and graphing linear functions and equations. Those in Math II are currently studying about circles and spheres. All students are preparing for success on the End of Course Testing (EOCT) later this year.

Mrs. Rogers' Class (Science / Social Studies)

Elementary: In Social Studies, we will be working on practicing for the CRCT. This will include reviewing materials out of the CRCT coach books.

In Science, we will be focusing on reviewing for the CRCT. This will include reviewing the earth's surface, studying about different kinds of rocks, soils, resources, landforms, etc.

Middle: In 7th grade Social Studies, we will be studying the South and East Asia.

In 7th grade Science, students will be working on reviewing for the CRCT. This will consist of reviewing materials such as the behavior of organisms: recognizing that behaviors are responses to stimuli, identifying behavior as innate or learned, identifying ways that animals communicate and recognizing that behaviors help organisms survive.

In 8th grade GA History, we will begin the studying World War II. This will be focusing on the struggle for rights, Post-WWII era, developments, segregation and the Civil Rights movement.

In 8th grade Science, students will be working on reviewing for the CRCT. This will consist of reviewing materials such as work and machines, power, energy, using levers, mechanical advantages and other kinds of simple machines.

High: In World History, students will begin the study of the Renaissance: 1348-1600. This will consist of learning about the troubled 14th century, the spirit of the Renaissance, the renaissance beginning in Italy, Renaissance Art and Literature, Leonardo da Vinci — "A Renaissance Man," and two great Renaissance artists: Geoffrey Chaucer and Don Quixote.

In US History, we will continue to work on the development of Industrial America. This unit will focus on settling the western frontier, becoming an industrial giant, a nation of cities and a new spirit of reform. I will also include a unit project. This project will consist of creating a brochure about a city of the student's choice and tracing its growth.

In Biology, we will be working on the human body systems. We will focus on identifying eight systems of the body, describing the structure and function of each system and recognizing that body systems work together to carry out basic life activities.

In Physical Science, students will be working on reviewing for the End of Course Testing (EOCT). We will focus on the metric system. This will consist of explaining what matter and energy are, telling why measurement is important, using the basic metric units of length, volume and mass, explaining the meaning of prefixes used with metric units of measurements, calculating area and volume, using metric units and converting metric units.

In Physical Science, students will be working on reviewing for the End of Course Testing (EOCT). We will focus on the metric system. This will consist of explaining what matter and energy are, telling why measurement is important, using the basic metric units of length, volume and mass, explaining the meaning of prefixes used with metric units of measurements, calculating area and volume, using metric units and converting metric units.

Why Try?

Students meet three times a week to participate in this program. Students are continuing their focus on "Jumping Your Hurdles." This unit deals with identifying problems, how to create options, getting help, taking action, believing in change and jumping back up.

The Why Try? Program was founded by a group of individuals who shared a common desire to give students hope and help them overcome the challenges in life.

Bringing Students to School Late

Students arriving to school after 8:00 AM are considered tardy and must be signed-in at the office upon arrival.

Per Cedarwood policy, a Parent/Guardian must accompany the tardy student into the office to sign-in.

Parents are NOT permitted to drop students off in the parking lot. This is an issue of safety for the student, as well as our school.

Upcoming Events

Spring Break Holidays

Monday, April 5 - Friday, April 9th

GA Criterion Reference Test (CRCT)

April 12th, 14th, 15th, 20th, and 21st
Students in grades 1st through 8th must be present on all testing dates.

Field Day

Friday, May 14th

Last Day of School

Vidalia City - Tuesday, May 18th

Toombs County - Friday, May 21st

Early Release Days for Toombs County - Wednesday, May 19th - Friday, May 20th

Mission Statement

Empowering children to create their own future by:

• Activley participating in learning.
• Being a respectful part of a group.
• Contributing positively to others
• Demonstrating personal responsibility.

School-Wide Expectations

Cedarwood has identified four school wide expectations:

Show responsibility

Contribute Postitively to Others

Be an Active Learner

Be Respectful

This page last updated 08:24 am Wednesday, October 5, 2011