Ms. Loyd's Unstoppable Class

I huge thank you to everyone for coming to conferences last week! We had 100% participation! I know many of you had to change work schedules, juggle kids, and rearrange to be there, and we so appreciate it Nothing beats a face-to-face talk. YOur children are each gifts to us! With the schedule goin back to normal, I wanted to let you know what "normal" is as it has changed a bit since the beginning of the semester. The students have been doing this schedule for about a month, but coming off the conference week, I wanted to give you a refresher. 7:50 Bell rings. After that, we have to send your students to the Office for a Tardy slip. This includes coming from Breakfast Thank you for seeing to it that they're on time! 8-8:30 Town Hall Meeting and Brain Break 8:30-9:30: Reading 9:30-10 Grammar/Writing 9:50 Snack 10:00-10:45 Specials 10:50-11:09 Science/Social Studies 11:09-11:29 Recess! 11:29-11:59 Lunch 12-12:30 Finish Science/Social  Studies/Library Time 12

Second Quarter is upon us! What does that mean in Math? Oh yes, multiplication! The kids have been excited, nervous,  eager, and engaged! One of the critical parts about these early stages of multiplication is the vocabulary. Students need to understand the language and concepts of what it is they are doing in multiplication. You can reinforce the vocabulary at home and when you're out and about with your family! array: items arranged in rows and columns. You can make arrays with objects, cookies, have them make arrays, it can be fun! Rows and columns can be very challenging to grasp. We teach it like a movie theater. You have to go into a row before you can choose a column. Also point out buildings that have long columns in their structure. This will reinforce the visual of arrays they will be making all year. Rows first. Equal groups: an equal number of objects arranged in a given number of groups. YOu can use fruit, veggies, candies, and put them in equal grou

Good afternoon, parents! I hope that you and your families enjoyed a safe couple of days off, with minimal damage or power outage! I want to give a HUGE shout-out to all of your children! Testing started last week with the CogAT. They rocked it! For being the first test with the bubbling and stamina required, they gave it their personal best! Here's a GINORMOUS THANK YOU TO YOU, PARENTS! Thank you for getting your kids to school and ON TIME !!!!!!!!!!!! Round of applause!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Due to the 2 days of closure, ITBS testing will begin this Thursday, September 14th! Thank you for supporting your kids through this!

I hope you had a great weekend! I got to visit my parents, who live in Anderson, South Carolina, a town being flooded with people to see the solar eclipse tomorrow in its totality! Just a reminder for you regarding Sedalia Park's plan tomorrow! http://www.cobbk12.org/eclipse/ Hhowever you're experiencing the day, I hope its memorable!

Our first math concept is Place Value. We are teaching the kids this FABULOUS song! It's stuck in my head, and I'm hoping it gets stuck in theirss! Place Value Song

Welcome Parents and Families!My  name is Alison Loyd and I am the Special Education teacher serving 3rd Grade in Ms. Stegall's class! I may be a Special Education teacher, but I truly feel as if ALL the kids are my kids! This is my third year at Sedalia Park and my sixth year teaching! I'm thrilled to spend the day in Ms. Stegall's room, working with her and your students! I teach because I am an overcomer. I had a prenatal stroke that resulted in a weak left side. In addition, I have low vision. I share this with you because I believe it makes me a better teacher. I believe it inspires others to see what I've accomplished despite my limits. My purpose is to inspire those struggling with limits to endure and overcome through the expression of my story.  I'm looking forwarad to a great year! Please don't hesitate to reach out to me! Alison Loyd