Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Friday, May 26, 2017
Weekly News: Week 37
This week found our Pioneers traversing the Oregon Trail, with varying degrees of success. Everyone discovered just how hard it was to move across the Plains in a covered wagon and all the challenges that came with it. It was also our last week of science with Ms. Britto where they ended the year learning about elements and the periodic table!Only four more days of elementary school! And what a busy last week of school we are going to have! Below I've listed all of the events happening during the last week of school. We will be having our class party on Thursday, following Field Day. Our room parent, Sonia Joshi sent out a link for the items needed. I hope you will considering bringing in something for our last party of the year. The link can be found HERE.
Upcoming Events:
- Monday, May 29
- No School, Memorial Day
- Tuesday, May 30
- Last Auction of the year
- Students take home all work, things from desk
- Wednesday, May 31
- Pool Day
- Thursday, June 1
- Field Day
- Class Party
- Friday, June 2
- Last Day of School
- Minimum Day
- Culmination ceremony begins at 10:30am in the MPR
Friday, May 19, 2017
Weekly News: Week 36
There are only 2 more weeks of school! Where did the year go?
Thank you to everyone who was able to come by Open House last night! I hope you enjoyed seeing all the hard work your student has done over the last year. While it is only a small fraction of their work, I am so incredibly impressed with how much they've learned.
Upcoming Events:
Thank you to everyone who was able to come by Open House last night! I hope you enjoyed seeing all the hard work your student has done over the last year. While it is only a small fraction of their work, I am so incredibly impressed with how much they've learned.
Upcoming Events:
- Monday, May 22nd
- Science CAST 8:15am. Please be on time to school.
- Last Band & Strings of the year
- Human Growth- Parent Preview 2:15pm in 12C (our room)
- Tuesday, May 23rd
- Eagle TV Party
- Permission Slips for Human Growth due
- Thursday, May 25th
- Human Growth Part 1
- Safety Valet Pizza Lunch Party
- Friday, May 26th
- Human Growth Part 2
- Last Pay Day of the Year
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Open House Tomorrow!
Hope to see you all at tomorrow's Open House! The classroom will be open from 6:30pm-7:30pm. The class has been hard at work and has a lot to show off.
Since we have a lot of Digital Projects this year, it is recommended that you download a QR Code Reader onto your phone prior to visiting the room. The app is free to download. Here's an example of an iPhone app. Having this on your phone will allow you access to your student's Digital Portfolio.
The Art Show will be in the MPR and is open from 6pm-8pm. Stop by and see a piece of your child's artwork!
Since we have a lot of Digital Projects this year, it is recommended that you download a QR Code Reader onto your phone prior to visiting the room. The app is free to download. Here's an example of an iPhone app. Having this on your phone will allow you access to your student's Digital Portfolio.
The Art Show will be in the MPR and is open from 6pm-8pm. Stop by and see a piece of your child's artwork!
Sunday, May 14, 2017
Weekly News: Week 35
This week was our first week of state testing and the class did a great job! It can be a little overwhelming to spend your mornings reading passages and answering questions, all while staying really quiet, but the class handled it really well!
We also finished our kites, which looked wonderful hanging from the ceiling in our room. They are ready to be viewed at Open House this Thursday. The school year is winding down pretty quickly and there is still so much to come.
Our last Social Studies unit will be a pioneer unit featuring the Oregon Trail. The class has been divided into six Wagon Companies, and has been making key decisions in what items their wagon brings with them on their journey to the Willamette Valley. Along the way the wagons will encounter choices that could ultimately decide their fates.... it should be a great way to wrap up 5th grade.
Just a reminder... we have the Math CAT tomorrow morning. Please be on time to school! We start right at 8:15.
Upcoming:
We also finished our kites, which looked wonderful hanging from the ceiling in our room. They are ready to be viewed at Open House this Thursday. The school year is winding down pretty quickly and there is still so much to come.
Our last Social Studies unit will be a pioneer unit featuring the Oregon Trail. The class has been divided into six Wagon Companies, and has been making key decisions in what items their wagon brings with them on their journey to the Willamette Valley. Along the way the wagons will encounter choices that could ultimately decide their fates.... it should be a great way to wrap up 5th grade.
Just a reminder... we have the Math CAT tomorrow morning. Please be on time to school! We start right at 8:15.
Upcoming:
- Monday, 5/15
- Math CAT
- Thursday, 5/18
- Math PT
- Open House, 6:30-7:30pm
- Friday, 5/19
- Minimum Day
Monday, May 8, 2017
DARE Graduation Tomorrow
Tomorrow (May 9th) is the DARE Graduation!
Students should be at Amador Theater by 5:40pm, wearing their DARE shirt and long pants.
The program is set to begin at 6pm. Hope to see you all there!
STUDENTS:
Do not forget any necessary props for the performance.
Sunday, May 7, 2017
Thank You!!!
I cannot thank you all enough for the wonderful Teacher Appreciation week! I so enjoyed the outpouring of love through flowers, notes, treats, and gifts.
It is truly an honor to be your child's teacher and I so appreciate all the love you sent my way this past week.
Thank you!
Friday, May 5, 2017
Weekly News: Week 34
The first week of May found us finishing up our study of graphing in Module 6, wrapping up our exploration of the Revolutionary War, and starting a few fun projects.
On Thursday we started putting together our Kites. This takes a lot of patience and attention to detail but the kids loved putting together the beginning frames for their Kites. We will be putting the finishing touches on our kites next week.
We also started our Geometry project... Geometrocity! Together with their table groups they will be designing their very own city complete with neighborhoods. This gives students a chance to put their Geometry knowledge to the test. The cities will be ready for viewing at Open House.
Donation Opportunity:
We are in need of paper road maps of the United States. If you belong to an auto club, like AAA, please consider stopping by a location and asking for a couple of their free road maps. We are in need of at least 11 maps to complete our Social Studies simulation. More information can be found HERE. Any help you can give is much appreciated!
Reminder:
We start our CAASPP Testing on Monday. Please have all students at school on time as we begin testing right at 8:15am. I recommend bringing a book in case you finish the test early. This week we are taking the ELA portions of the state test.
Monday, 5/8-- ELA CAT
Thursday, 5/11-- ELA PT
Upcoming Events
On Thursday we started putting together our Kites. This takes a lot of patience and attention to detail but the kids loved putting together the beginning frames for their Kites. We will be putting the finishing touches on our kites next week.
We also started our Geometry project... Geometrocity! Together with their table groups they will be designing their very own city complete with neighborhoods. This gives students a chance to put their Geometry knowledge to the test. The cities will be ready for viewing at Open House.
Donation Opportunity:
We are in need of paper road maps of the United States. If you belong to an auto club, like AAA, please consider stopping by a location and asking for a couple of their free road maps. We are in need of at least 11 maps to complete our Social Studies simulation. More information can be found HERE. Any help you can give is much appreciated!
Reminder:
We start our CAASPP Testing on Monday. Please have all students at school on time as we begin testing right at 8:15am. I recommend bringing a book in case you finish the test early. This week we are taking the ELA portions of the state test.
Monday, 5/8-- ELA CAT
Thursday, 5/11-- ELA PT
Upcoming Events
- Monday, 5/8
- ELA CAT
- Tuesday, 5/9
- Social Studies Unit 6 Test & notebook check
- DARE Graduation.
- Amador Theater.
- Students need to arrive at 5:40pm.
- Thursday, 5/11
- ELA PT
Donation Opportunity: U.S. Road Maps Needed
Needed: paper United States Road Maps (from AAA or another auto club)
Our class and Ms. Britto's class will be starting an interactive United States project to end our Social Studies curriculum and we are in need of road maps. If anyone has a paper map that they are willing to donate to the classroom we would really appreciate it.
The students will be writing on the maps, so please donate items you do not need returned.
If you belong to AAA and can go to a nearby location, we'd love any maps you are able to get for our class. My hope is that we can get at least 11 paper Road Maps.
Our class and Ms. Britto's class will be starting an interactive United States project to end our Social Studies curriculum and we are in need of road maps. If anyone has a paper map that they are willing to donate to the classroom we would really appreciate it.
The students will be writing on the maps, so please donate items you do not need returned.
If you belong to AAA and can go to a nearby location, we'd love any maps you are able to get for our class. My hope is that we can get at least 11 paper Road Maps.
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