Students received a flier about Six Flags, Read to Succeed. This is an opportunity to earn free tickets to the theme park. If you need additional copies just let me know and I will get them to your child. The final date to log their time is February 27, so let's read and earn some tickets!!!!
Final presentations for Great American Awards are due by February 14.
Tonight is Winterfest! I will be in the Kindergarten room running one of the many bubble activities that should be SUPER FUN! Book Fair will also be going on in the library, as well as science fair projects in the lunch room. Students who are able to come and participate will earn a free pass for Mt. Language Arts or Mt. Math, their choice. Hope to see you there!
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Friday, February 3, 2012
February 3, 2012
Our Book Fair is going on right now. New this year is the ability to order over the Internet. I know it is tough to shop during school hours, here is a great solution. They also have additional choices that aren't at our book fair, for example many of the popular series; The Among series by Margaret Peterson Haddix and the Hunger Games. Thanks for supporting our school
http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/spanishsprings11
http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/spanishsprings11
Thursday, February 2, 2012
February 2, 2012
YEAH!!!! The writing test is over!!! I would like to thank all of the students for being here on Wednesday, we had 100% attendance. Dr. Truax sent a big thank you for that, make-ups can be challenging! Way to go fifth graders!
I have the most incredible class. The effort that this class gave to this assessment was amazing!
This trimester is almost over make sure to check into how the are doing on their Great American Awards Program. The last day to present for this trimester is February 14.
We will begin our science unit on biomes next week. In social studies we will begin planning for our state reports, have your student be thinking of the top 5 states that they could "live" with for this rigorous report.
We have an incredible night planned for you on February 7 at 6:00. Please join us for a night of fun activities as well as book fair and science fair projects on display. Hope to see you here. Any student who shows up will earn a free homework pass as well.
We will have early release on February 3rd. It is also hat day/crazy hair day. Bring a dollar and support juvenile diabetes. Students will be dismissed at 1:10
Valentines Day grams are on sale. For a dollar you can write a message and have it delivered to someone special on February 14.
The end of the grading period is February 17. Reports cards will be coming home February 24.
February 20 is Presidents Day, enjoy your three day weekend!
There will be spring pictures for green track on February 28, these are the set that they take first and you can purchase after viewing them. Look cute!!!
I have the most incredible class. The effort that this class gave to this assessment was amazing!
This trimester is almost over make sure to check into how the are doing on their Great American Awards Program. The last day to present for this trimester is February 14.
We will begin our science unit on biomes next week. In social studies we will begin planning for our state reports, have your student be thinking of the top 5 states that they could "live" with for this rigorous report.
We have an incredible night planned for you on February 7 at 6:00. Please join us for a night of fun activities as well as book fair and science fair projects on display. Hope to see you here. Any student who shows up will earn a free homework pass as well.
We will have early release on February 3rd. It is also hat day/crazy hair day. Bring a dollar and support juvenile diabetes. Students will be dismissed at 1:10
Valentines Day grams are on sale. For a dollar you can write a message and have it delivered to someone special on February 14.
The end of the grading period is February 17. Reports cards will be coming home February 24.
February 20 is Presidents Day, enjoy your three day weekend!
There will be spring pictures for green track on February 28, these are the set that they take first and you can purchase after viewing them. Look cute!!!
Saturday, January 28, 2012
January 30 - February 3
Hello Parents and Students,
Sorry I missed last week, we have been so busy in class that I actually forgot to update the classroom blog.
We will be taking the WRITING test on Wednesday, February 1 from 9:15-11:15. I doubt that it will take that long but we have the computer lap scheduled, just in case someone needs it. On that day I will be providing lunch for the students. We have talked about this in class and I don't want them to have to worry about anything except putting forth 100% effort towards their writing. I feel very confident that everyone will do well because of the incredible writing I have seen in class.
We also celebrated our Box Top party on Friday, January 27. Thanks so much Mrs. Mahlin for our pizza from Manny and Olgas as well as drinks and cookies. Keep sending those Box Tops in so that we are able to win for the second contest at the end of the year.
Our field trip to Kidz Court was FABULOUS. All of the students had stellar behavior. We were complimented many times from the bailiffs and court employees. The play that the students participated in was worthy of an Oscar. It is a challenge to get up in front of your peers let alone parents, and bailiffs. These students portrayed each character with confidence. The best class I have seen so far. Congratulations on a job well done!!!
The students also handled themselves like young adults when they listened to the inmates and the choices they had made that led them to their incarceration. This was an invaluable lesson that I hope they carry with them throughout their lives. Thanks to all the parents that were able to make this important field trip with us.
Our second trimester is coming to a close, please check in with your student to see where they are at on their Great American Awards Program. All presentations need to be done by February 14 as well as all correct and returns. Thanks for your support with this.
Sorry I missed last week, we have been so busy in class that I actually forgot to update the classroom blog.
We will be taking the WRITING test on Wednesday, February 1 from 9:15-11:15. I doubt that it will take that long but we have the computer lap scheduled, just in case someone needs it. On that day I will be providing lunch for the students. We have talked about this in class and I don't want them to have to worry about anything except putting forth 100% effort towards their writing. I feel very confident that everyone will do well because of the incredible writing I have seen in class.
We also celebrated our Box Top party on Friday, January 27. Thanks so much Mrs. Mahlin for our pizza from Manny and Olgas as well as drinks and cookies. Keep sending those Box Tops in so that we are able to win for the second contest at the end of the year.
Our field trip to Kidz Court was FABULOUS. All of the students had stellar behavior. We were complimented many times from the bailiffs and court employees. The play that the students participated in was worthy of an Oscar. It is a challenge to get up in front of your peers let alone parents, and bailiffs. These students portrayed each character with confidence. The best class I have seen so far. Congratulations on a job well done!!!
The students also handled themselves like young adults when they listened to the inmates and the choices they had made that led them to their incarceration. This was an invaluable lesson that I hope they carry with them throughout their lives. Thanks to all the parents that were able to make this important field trip with us.
Our second trimester is coming to a close, please check in with your student to see where they are at on their Great American Awards Program. All presentations need to be done by February 14 as well as all correct and returns. Thanks for your support with this.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
January 9-13
Welcome back!!!
I hope everyone had an amazing break with their families and friends. We have started off the week running.
In math: We have been working on adding fractions with unlike denominators. I have been impressed with how well everyone is doing with this challenging concept. We will take a final test on Friday and then begin subtracting fractions with unlike denominators on Monday.
Our Writing Test date has changed to February 1, this change has allowed us more time in the computer lab to take the test. Please make sure your child is well rested and has a great breakfast before they get here to conqueror this assessment! I have no doubts that they will do well.
In class this week we have been working on IDEAS. We listened to Toby Keith's "Made in America" and discussed what the main idea was and how he backed that idea up with incredible details that were creative and multi-layered. Students had the opportunity to bring in their favorite song lyrics and we will be working in teams to see how those songs follow one idea and what details the writer used to convey that idea.
We have also worked on informative/explanatory prompts that have been based on common science principles. For example students were give a picture of ice, water and steam and asked to explain how water changes states. We will continue to develop this paper throughout the week. Be sure to ask to see their final product.
Our Kidz Court field trip will be on January 24. We will leave school around 10:30 and be back around 2:00. I am asking that students dress their best! Remember we will be going through the metal detectors in the court house so keep that in mind before throwing on that big belt buckle!!! The parts for our play have been assigned and am looking forward to seeing the characters come alive in the reinactment.
CALENDAR REMINDERS
January 16 No school -
I hope everyone had an amazing break with their families and friends. We have started off the week running.
In math: We have been working on adding fractions with unlike denominators. I have been impressed with how well everyone is doing with this challenging concept. We will take a final test on Friday and then begin subtracting fractions with unlike denominators on Monday.
Our Writing Test date has changed to February 1, this change has allowed us more time in the computer lab to take the test. Please make sure your child is well rested and has a great breakfast before they get here to conqueror this assessment! I have no doubts that they will do well.
In class this week we have been working on IDEAS. We listened to Toby Keith's "Made in America" and discussed what the main idea was and how he backed that idea up with incredible details that were creative and multi-layered. Students had the opportunity to bring in their favorite song lyrics and we will be working in teams to see how those songs follow one idea and what details the writer used to convey that idea.
We have also worked on informative/explanatory prompts that have been based on common science principles. For example students were give a picture of ice, water and steam and asked to explain how water changes states. We will continue to develop this paper throughout the week. Be sure to ask to see their final product.
Our Kidz Court field trip will be on January 24. We will leave school around 10:30 and be back around 2:00. I am asking that students dress their best! Remember we will be going through the metal detectors in the court house so keep that in mind before throwing on that big belt buckle!!! The parts for our play have been assigned and am looking forward to seeing the characters come alive in the reinactment.
CALENDAR REMINDERS
January 16 No school -
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