Last Week of School

Just a couple of updates for our last week of school...

Desk Cleanout

On Tuesday we will be cleaning out our desks. Students should bring an empty backpack to school to take home all their work.

Pool Day

Wednesday is our last field trip to the Pleasanton Aquatic Center (DBAC) on Black Avenue. We will be gone pretty much all day. I've attached the Pool Day flyer so you know what your student needs. Each student should come to school with their swimsuit already on and a lunch. 

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Field Day & Nacho Party

Thursday is Field Day and the 5th grade Nacho Party. Please take a look at the Field Day signup for volunteers. We are still in need of help to make the day run smoothly. Right after Field Day will be our Nacho Party. Thank you to everyone who signed up to bring something in. Please remember that this is a nacho party for the entire 5th grade. Please make sure you bring in the right quantity of items. Nacho Party Signup

Culmination

Friday is the Culmination! The ceremony is set to begin at 10:30am in the MPR. Everyone is invited to attend. Normally the ceremony lasts about an hour and then students are dismissed to leave with their families. Report cards will also be going home that day. 

On a personal note, I cannot thank you all enough for all the kind words, gifts, and notes I have received over the last couple of weeks. Leaving Mohr has been a tough decision but you and your students have helped make it a wonderful experience. On Wednesday I was hired by an elementary school up in Idaho where I will be teaching 4th grade next year. 

Thank you to everyone who came by Open House and stopped to chat. It's been an absolute pleasure being your child's 5th grade teacher this year. 

Upcoming Events

Attached to this week's progress report is a letter highlighting all the important dates that are coming in the next few weeks. I've also included the letter here. Please keep these dates in your calendar as we have so many events in these next 6 weeks.

Middle School Math Placement Test
On Monday, April 22nd, students will be taking the Math Placement Test for middle school. This is a paper and pencil test designed by the 6th grade teachers, featuring all 5th grade standards. This test features 2 parts. Part 1 is 30 multiple choice questions. Part 2 features 3 word problems. Students will be completing both parts on Monday. This test can cause a lot of stress for students, so please talk with them about trying their best. I know that many students want to score well enough to be placed in the 6/7 math class next year. All the questions are taken from the 5th grade standards. I recommend reviewing old tests, if you wish to prepare.

CAASPP Testing
5th grade begins testing the week of May 6th.  These computer tests will be happening in the morning, so please help to make sure your student is well rested, has eaten breakfast, and is on time to school. In 5th grade we take 2 ELA tests, 2 Math tests, and 1 Science test for the state. Please be on time to school.

Culmination Tomorrow!

Tomorrow is the 5th grade culmination! The ceremony begins at 10:30am in the MPR and should last around an hour. 5th graders are welcome to leave with their families at the conclusion of the ceremony.

Many students will be dressed nicely (think Picture Day) but it is not required. We would like you and your child to be comfortable in whatever they choose to wear. Keep in mind that the school dress code needs to be followed.

See everyone tomorrow for the last day of elementary school!

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

Last Week of School Events

I can't believe it but it's the last week of school! What an amazing year this has been and it really has flown by so fast! Our last week is full of events so check out the schedule below.

Tuesday, June 7th
--last Band & Strings
--clean out desks

Wednesday, June 8th
--Pool Day, 9:30am-2:30pm

Thursday, June 9th
--Field Day, 9:15am-11:30am
--Ice Cream Sundae Class Party, 11:40am-12:25pm

Friday, June 10th
--Culmination, MPR, 10:30am-11:30am
--Report Cards go home

Mark Your Calendars!

We have many things in store for our last few months of 5th grade. Please mark these dates on your calendar. Times for events will be sent out as they approach.

For testing, we will be taking 1 test per week starting the week of April 27th. Please make sure your student is at school on those days.

Testing Dates (SBAC and CST Science Tests)

Monday, April 27
     SBAC ELA Computer Adaptive Test
Monday, May 4
     SBAC ELA Performance Task
Wednesday, May 13
     SBAC Math Computer Adaptive Test
Tuesday, May 19
     CST Science Part 1
Wednesday, May 20
     CST Science Part 2
Friday, May 29
     SBAC Math Performance Task

**6th Grade Placement test has yet to be scheduled

Field Trips & Events

Monday, May 11
     DARE Graduation AVHS Theater 6:30pm
Friday, May 15
     PUSD Short Film Festival
Wednesday, May 27
     A's Game
Wednesday, June 10
     Pool Day-- Pleasanton Aquatic Center
Thursday, June 11
     Field Day
Friday, June 12
     Culmination  MPR; Time TBD