What a busy week! Students took their first math test, we started our reader's and writer's workshop, we are learning about Native Americans in social studies and cells in science!
Today in students' Friday Folders they have their Mid Module 1 math test. After every paper and pencil math test we take, students can complete an Error Analysis to try and earn some points back. The Error Analysis paper can be found on Google Classroom or
HERE. Students have one week to redo any problems they missed that they want to earn points for. However, their original test should never be altered in any way. No erasing or correcting on the actual test.
The Mid Module 1 Error Analysis is
due Friday, September 15th.
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The other important item in your students' Friday Folder is the Outdoor Ed packet. I know it is large, and some of the information asked for is redundant, but please work on filling out those forms. We are looking forward to a wonderful trip!
Who: the entire Mohr 5th grade
When: October 10 - October 13, 2017
Where: Camp Campbell (Santa Cruz Mountains)
Cost: $375 check made payable to PUSD.
Due by Monday, October 2nd. If you are in need of financial help to cover the cost of the field trip please contact Mrs. Walsh in our office.
Informational Meeting: Wed, Sept 20th from 7pm-8pm in the MPR.
The forms are due by Friday, September 22nd.
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Friday is around the corner, and so is the 3rd annual Mohr Dandiya event, scheduled for Fri, 09/15, from 6-10pm in the MPR. We have received a few questions about the event, so we’ll try to answer them briefly here:
1. WHAT IS DANDIYA?
The word Dandiya literally means colorfully decorated sticks. In the context of this event, however, Dandiya represents a "stick dance" that is usually performed in a group. It is hard to explain, so take a look at these two videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NUfGMTMUew
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEcFFtDnyXc
Clearly, some of the attendees in the second video can’t dance, which leads us to the next question …
2. CAN I ATTEND IF I CAN’T DANCE OR DON'T KNOW THE CULTURE OR CUSTOMS?
Of course!!! This event is designed to bring the ENTIRE Mohr community together. It will be a fun night to enjoy music, spend time with friends, and eat fresh Indian food. Your PTA will be THRILLED if you could attend. And please go ahead and invite your family and friends too!
3. WHAT DO I WEAR?
See the videos above. Most of the attendees will wear traditional Indian outfits, but wear whatever you feel comfortable in, preferably something colorful. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to ask us at SoarAtMohr@gmail.com.
4. I’M INTERESTED! WHERE I CAN BUY THE TICKETS?
You can buy them online at:
http://MohrDandiya.weebly.com
The price is $15 for adults and $7 for children from the ages of 5-11. This is the EARLY BIRD price. In order to plan the logistics for this event -- which is only 8 DAYS away -- and place orders with the vendors, we will be INCREASING THE PRICES over the weekend to $17 and $9, respectively. So, please purchase your tickets before the prices go up, or the tickets sell out.
5. WHAT DO I GET FOR THE PRICE OF THE TICKET?
First and foremost, you are contributing to your PTA; 100% of all funds will go to enriching the lives of our children and our school. And second, the ticket price includes the Dandiya experience bollywood style (i.e live music, dancing), introductory classes for adults and kids who want to learn to dance, music performances, and a 9 course Indian buffet. There will also be prizes for best-dressed boys and girls! And if you are a PTA member, you will get a free pair of colorful Dandiya sticks, while supplies last.
What are you waiting for? Click on the link above, and see you at the event!
Mohr PTA
soaratmohr@gmail.com
