We are all having a blast at Outdoor Ed! Last night we ended the day with a Carnival full of dancing, arts and crafts, and games. I just wanted to make sure everyone knew that I was adding highlights of our day to our Twitter page, but I've also added pictures to our class photos page. Don't forget to click on the "photos" tab on our website or head HERE to check out the latest photos.
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Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Friday, October 5, 2018
Week 7 & 8 Newsletter
We've had a great couple of weeks!
We are eagerly awaiting next week's trip to Outdoor Ed! We began Unit 2 in social studies which has us learning about the Silk Road and its influence on exploration. In science we finished up chapter 1, discovering about cells and plants. Math has us diving into longer multiplication problems with the help of area models and standard algorithms.
We have been busy writing our personal narrative stories and are well on our way to publishing our first piece. Students have been writing numerous drafts to try different strategies and it's wonderful to see how much effort they've put into telling their stories.
Reader's workshop has us discovering the different strategies we use to become better, stronger readers. We are enjoying the story of Home of the Brave and also reading Wonder. It's always exciting to see how much the students love to read!
On Wednesday I sent a big email with reminders about Outdoor Ed. If you need a refresher, here's the info again...
We are eagerly awaiting next week's trip to Outdoor Ed! We began Unit 2 in social studies which has us learning about the Silk Road and its influence on exploration. In science we finished up chapter 1, discovering about cells and plants. Math has us diving into longer multiplication problems with the help of area models and standard algorithms.
We have been busy writing our personal narrative stories and are well on our way to publishing our first piece. Students have been writing numerous drafts to try different strategies and it's wonderful to see how much effort they've put into telling their stories.
Reader's workshop has us discovering the different strategies we use to become better, stronger readers. We are enjoying the story of Home of the Brave and also reading Wonder. It's always exciting to see how much the students love to read!
On Wednesday I sent a big email with reminders about Outdoor Ed. If you need a refresher, here's the info again...
OUTDOOR ED
On Tuesday, please have your student at the front of the school by 7:45am. Our hope is to be able to leave by 8:00am before the morning rush of school traffic.
Luggage:
Your student's luggage and sleeping bag should be labeled with their name and easy for them to carry. They are responsible for their luggage at camp. Please use the packing list to help your student prepare. Camp Campbell is in Boulder Creek, if you want to look up the weather while we are there. We are up in the mountains so it will be cooler.
Backpack:
Each student should have a small, lightweight backpack for hiking. Please do not have them bring their big school backpacks. Those are usually too heavy for them to wear on long hikes. Students should bring a reusable water bottle.
Food:
Remember, do not pack your students any food. They will have plenty to eat at camp, and do not need any snacks provided.
Mail:
If you want to send your student a letter or an email you can mail it to camp, or email camp at campcampbell@ymcasv.orgwith your child's name in the subject line and Mohr Elementary. You can also email me by Monday, and I will print them out and deliver the letters to students during the week.
Luggage:
Your student's luggage and sleeping bag should be labeled with their name and easy for them to carry. They are responsible for their luggage at camp. Please use the packing list to help your student prepare. Camp Campbell is in Boulder Creek, if you want to look up the weather while we are there. We are up in the mountains so it will be cooler.
Backpack:
Each student should have a small, lightweight backpack for hiking. Please do not have them bring their big school backpacks. Those are usually too heavy for them to wear on long hikes. Students should bring a reusable water bottle.
Food:
Remember, do not pack your students any food. They will have plenty to eat at camp, and do not need any snacks provided.
Mail:
If you want to send your student a letter or an email you can mail it to camp, or email camp at campcampbell@ymcasv.orgwith your child's name in the subject line and Mohr Elementary. You can also email me by Monday, and I will print them out and deliver the letters to students during the week.
THE SILK ROAD POSTER
We've been working over a week on our poster project about Marco Polo and the Silk Road. This project is due on Monday, and most students took it home to finish up. The necessary information about the project can be found in Google Classroom. This project is worth 100 points.
TYNKER
In computer lab students have been introduced to coding through Tynker. This is a wonderful program that allows students to learn the language of code while playing games and solving puzzles. Please read this letter HERE about the program. Students can work on lessons at home, by going through our lab lessons found at bit.ly/wilcoxlab.
Sunday, September 23, 2018
Week 6 Newsletter
After the success of last week's Kindness Week we decided to keep the kind acts going... on Monday we all chose goals that would help us continue to show kindness around campus. It was so nice to see people greeting new friends, holding doors open for one another, and so many other kind deeds!
On Thursday our school participated in Kids Against Hunger. This is the third year we have been able to pack food to send to children and families in Haiti. It's always such a fun morning, knowing we are impacting so many lives.
We are also really starting to gear up for Outdoor Ed in a few weeks! On Wednesday we had our Parent Informational Night with Phil from Camp Campbell. I also sent out an email on Thursday with the parent handbook and packing list. These items can also be found on our website HERE.
If your student is interested in joining the Mohr Science Team they can apply HERE.
On Thursday our school participated in Kids Against Hunger. This is the third year we have been able to pack food to send to children and families in Haiti. It's always such a fun morning, knowing we are impacting so many lives.
We are also really starting to gear up for Outdoor Ed in a few weeks! On Wednesday we had our Parent Informational Night with Phil from Camp Campbell. I also sent out an email on Thursday with the parent handbook and packing list. These items can also be found on our website HERE.
A message from PUSD
If you are interested in learning more about the District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) there is a meeting on Wednesday, October 3rd. More information can be found HERE.Walk & Roll to School
Our first Walk & Roll to School day is Wednesday, October 3rd. Refreshments and celebrations will be out on the blacktop area from 8:45am to 9:15am.
Mohr Science Team
If your student is interested in joining the Mohr Science Team they can apply HERE.
The deadline is Thursday, September 27th to apply.
Book Fair
The Book Fair is from Monday, September 24 - Friday, September 28th. Students will be visiting the Book Fair on Monday and they are welcome to bring in money to spend. The Book Fair Family Night is Tuesday, September 25th from 6-7:30pm.
Outdoor Ed
The Outdoor Ed checks are due on Friday, September 28th. Please make the check payable to PUSD for $375. Write your student's name in the Memo line. Don't forget to check out our Outdoor Ed page on our website for more information.
Kids Against Hunger Event
A BIG HUGE THANK YOU goes out to the Mohr Community for the support of the Kids Against Hunger Packing Event!!! Thank you to the Mohr parent volunteers and Chevron volunteers that came out to help for the whole event and to the families that sent in donations so we could pack the food! A total of $2,798 was collected and 15,336 meals are on their way with Convoy of Hope to the Carolinas!! It is truly amazing to see the students involved in such an awesome event! The Tk, kinders and 1st graders decorated the baggies to be filled and the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students did an awesome job packing the food. Everyone coming together to make a difference!
Friday, September 14, 2018
Week 5 Newsletter
This week was Kindness Week at Mohr, and we had so many fun spirit days that really helped get us in the groove for showing our kind hearts around campus. Monday was pajama day, which helped us all feel comfortable; Tuesday was superhero day, which let our inner hero shine through; Wednesday was sports day, showing our team spirit; Thursday was picture day; and Friday was our weekly Mohr spirit day.
We also filled our days with writing about kind acts we've seen shown to us as well as the kind acts we've done for others. On Wednesday we filled our blacktop area with kind words and inspirational sayings to help bring happiness to our school. We also wrote thank you notes to someone who has impacted us. It's been a very reflective week and I hope this is only the beginning!
Our big event next week is the Kids Against Hunger packing event! This is the third year our school has participated in this event and it's always such a great morning. We are asking students to consider donating $5 to cover the cost of the food we are supplying to children and families around the world. Next week we will be collecting donations up until Thursday.
This week's Friday Folder features a letter about Kids Against Hunger, as well as a letter from Mrs. Berglin regarding Universal Access.
Parent Informational Meeting. A representative from Camp Campbell will be coming to show you a quick presentation and to answer all questions. Please be in the MPR at 6pm. Students do not need to attend.
Friday, September 21st
Permission slips are due. Please make sure you turn in the packet with all of the forms. If you need any clarification, please let me know.
Friday, September 28th
Check for $375 made payable to PUSD is due. If you need any help, or would like to pay in installments, please let me know. We want to insure that every student is able to attend if they want.
We also filled our days with writing about kind acts we've seen shown to us as well as the kind acts we've done for others. On Wednesday we filled our blacktop area with kind words and inspirational sayings to help bring happiness to our school. We also wrote thank you notes to someone who has impacted us. It's been a very reflective week and I hope this is only the beginning!
Our big event next week is the Kids Against Hunger packing event! This is the third year our school has participated in this event and it's always such a great morning. We are asking students to consider donating $5 to cover the cost of the food we are supplying to children and families around the world. Next week we will be collecting donations up until Thursday.
This week's Friday Folder features a letter about Kids Against Hunger, as well as a letter from Mrs. Berglin regarding Universal Access.
Outdoor Ed
Wednesday, September 19thParent Informational Meeting. A representative from Camp Campbell will be coming to show you a quick presentation and to answer all questions. Please be in the MPR at 6pm. Students do not need to attend.
Friday, September 21st
Permission slips are due. Please make sure you turn in the packet with all of the forms. If you need any clarification, please let me know.
Friday, September 28th
Check for $375 made payable to PUSD is due. If you need any help, or would like to pay in installments, please let me know. We want to insure that every student is able to attend if they want.
Monday, September 3, 2018
Week 3 Newsletter
Week 3 was fun!
Students went to their first Band and Strings session to learn more about the program and their instruments. We also went to library for the very first time! And on Friday we had our very first Pay Day. It went really well, and the bankers got a little taste of what the year will look like for them.
Students should have brought home their first Friday Folder and Progress Report. Students are setting goals in the hopes of attaining them in a week's time. Please have a conversation with your student about their goals. Inside the Friday Folder was also the Outdoor Ed packet with all the permission slips. Please work on completing those forms. They are due in a few weeks. I know it is a lot of information, but it is a truly once in a lifetime experience for your 5th grader.
On Tuesday, September 4th we will have our first Auction. Students can sell or buy items during this time... the only requirement is that all items sold during the auction must be homemade. If a food item is brought in for sale, it needs to have an ingredient list with it for our students who need to avoid certain foods.
Also, the ice cream social is Tuesday evening starting at 6. If you're available and haven't already signed up to help, please do! The signup sheet is here... Ice Cream Social Signups I will be there, at the syrup station, so I hope you stop by!
Wednesday will be our first math test. The mid module 1 test covers the first 8 lessons of module 1, and the students received the study guide on Friday.
SAFETY VALETS
Thank you to all our students who signed up to be a safety valet for the rest of the school year! Our class is the reporting this week (Sept 4-Sept 7) so help make sure they are at school early, or picked up late. You can find our class schedule HERE.
PICTURE DAY
Students went to their first Band and Strings session to learn more about the program and their instruments. We also went to library for the very first time! And on Friday we had our very first Pay Day. It went really well, and the bankers got a little taste of what the year will look like for them.
Students should have brought home their first Friday Folder and Progress Report. Students are setting goals in the hopes of attaining them in a week's time. Please have a conversation with your student about their goals. Inside the Friday Folder was also the Outdoor Ed packet with all the permission slips. Please work on completing those forms. They are due in a few weeks. I know it is a lot of information, but it is a truly once in a lifetime experience for your 5th grader.
This upcoming week will be busy...
On Tuesday, September 4th we will have our first Auction. Students can sell or buy items during this time... the only requirement is that all items sold during the auction must be homemade. If a food item is brought in for sale, it needs to have an ingredient list with it for our students who need to avoid certain foods.
Also, the ice cream social is Tuesday evening starting at 6. If you're available and haven't already signed up to help, please do! The signup sheet is here... Ice Cream Social Signups I will be there, at the syrup station, so I hope you stop by!
Wednesday will be our first math test. The mid module 1 test covers the first 8 lessons of module 1, and the students received the study guide on Friday.
Other important bits of information...
SAFETY VALETS
Thank you to all our students who signed up to be a safety valet for the rest of the school year! Our class is the reporting this week (Sept 4-Sept 7) so help make sure they are at school early, or picked up late. You can find our class schedule HERE.
PICTURE DAY
It's time to capture the memories— Photo Day is Coming.
On Thursday, September 13, Mohr Elementary students will be getting their school photos taken. Please click on the following link to order your child’s/children’s 2018-2019 photos: http://image3.photobiz
If you have any questions, please contact Sankar - jp.nimmagadda@gmail.com or Ruchika - indrayan_ruchika@yahoo.com
BOXTOPS
Our school is collecting Boxtops! If you clip them off any package and send them in to school with your child, I will make sure they are turned in. Just put them in a ziploc bag with your child's name and our class!
SPIRIT FRIDAYS
Every Friday, Mohr is celebrating our school spirit by wearing Mohr Spirit Wear or our school colors of maroon, white, and black. It's a fun way to show our school pride!
Saturday, October 21, 2017
Week 10 Newsletter
What a fun week filled with so much spirit! Friday was our Mohr Tech Trek and I loved seeing everyone's Aloha spirit. Our class did a great job running around the field, gathering donations, and enjoying a chance to win many fun prizes! We had several winners from our class for the big raffle prizes. I'm so glad everyone had such a great time participating.
Last week was Outdoor Ed and we had an amazing time! Camp Campbell was a truly beautiful home to us for those 4 days and it was great to see so many smiles on everyone's faces. I have uploaded the pictures I took and added them to our PHOTOS page on the tab above, which you can also locate HERE. Feel free to download your favorites!
Upcoming Events:
- Wednesday, Oct 25th
- Science Test
- Friday, Oct 27th
- Halloween Pumpkin Speeches
Monday, October 9, 2017
Outdoor Ed Tomorrow!
It's finally here!
After weeks of talking about it, we are finally heading to Outdoor Ed tomorrow.
Please have your student at the front of the school/flag pole area by 7:40am for a 8:00am departure tomorrow.
- Luggage and sleeping bag should be labeled with first and last names.
- A small backpack for hiking should have your student's water bottle, book, camera, and a sweatshirt.
We are going to Boulder Creek. The temperature is supposed to be in the 60s and low 70s. Please pack layers for your kids as it can get cool at night.
I will be tweeting pictures from camp, depending on the wireless access. My hope is that you will get a chance to see what we are experiencing at camp every day. Check our class twitter page (or class website) for newest updates.
On Friday, our hope is to return to school by the 2:50pm dismissal. For the newest time updates, please contact the school office as they will know when we are on our way.
Sunday, October 8, 2017
Friday, October 6, 2017
Week 8 Newsletter
What a fun four day week! Our book clubs have been meeting, discussing, and producing some many great thoughts about their books. I love hearing all the conversations happening! Thursday was Crazy Hat Day and we had so many creative hats in our room... squids, gladiators, balloons, and so much more! What a fun way to end the week!
Monday is our class BYOD party! The students have worked hard over the last 8 weeks and earned their first class party. Students are invited to bring in a tablet, laptop, or phone to use during the day. We will be sharing devices and talking about appropriate use.
Next week we are headed to Outdoor Ed! Please make sure you double check the packing list and label your luggage and sleeping bags.
On Tuesday, please be at the front of the school by 7:40am, as we are hoping for an 8am departure. On Friday, we should be back at school by 3:00pm. The school office will have more information about our arrival time.
Upcoming Dates:
Monday is our class BYOD party! The students have worked hard over the last 8 weeks and earned their first class party. Students are invited to bring in a tablet, laptop, or phone to use during the day. We will be sharing devices and talking about appropriate use.
Next week we are headed to Outdoor Ed! Please make sure you double check the packing list and label your luggage and sleeping bags.
On Tuesday, please be at the front of the school by 7:40am, as we are hoping for an 8am departure. On Friday, we should be back at school by 3:00pm. The school office will have more information about our arrival time.
Upcoming Dates:
- Monday, Oct 9
- BYOD party
- Band & Strings
- Tuesday, Oct 10
- 740am arrival at the flag pole
- 800am departure
- Friday, Oct 13
- back from Camp Campbell
Thursday, October 5, 2017
Packing List
Camp Campbell is located in Boulder Creek, California.
The weather is scheduled to be in the 60s and 70s.
Please pack layers!
(Tshirts, long sleeves, sweatshirts, jacket)
Students need a small backpack for hiking.
Please do not have them bring their large school bag.
Friday, September 22, 2017
Week 6 Newsletter
What a busy week we had! Thursday was International Peace Day, so our whole school put out pinwheels on the school's Peace Hill. A perfect, windy day for pinwheels! Students worked hard on their Native American Regions presentations, which they presented in class on Wednesday. And last, in Reader's Workshop we are now working in Book Clubs to promote deeper conversations on what we are reading. The class was very excited to start Book Clubs!
A note from Mrs. Robertson:
Mrs. Robertson, our music teacher, has asked students to visit her site so they may learn the lyrics to the various songs they are practicing with her. Please have your students access the site HERE.
SAFETY VALET ALL NEXT WEEK!
Upcoming Events:
A note from Mrs. Robertson:
Mrs. Robertson, our music teacher, has asked students to visit her site so they may learn the lyrics to the various songs they are practicing with her. Please have your students access the site HERE.
SAFETY VALET ALL NEXT WEEK!
Upcoming Events:
- Monday, Sept 25th
- Outdoor Ed souvenir forms & checks are due
- Book Fair begins at Mohr
- Tuesday, Sept 26th
- Family Night at Book Fair, 6:00pm-7:30pm
- Friday, Sept 29th
- Pay Day!
- Monday, Oct 2nd
- Outdoor Ed checks due (made payable to PUSD)
- Auction!
Friday, September 15, 2017
Week 5 Newsletter
This week started off with us having a great discussion on heroism and then reading the story 14 Cows for America to help us remember September 11th. In Social Studies we started our Native American Regions group projects, which will be presented in class next Wednesday. Writer's workshop is in full swing and we are furiously coming up with personal small moment stories to share!
Outdoor Ed is in a few weeks! Packets went home last Friday. Please work on returning those forms to me. Let me know if you have any questions!
We are also ordering Scholastic Books on Wednesday! If you have an order you'd like to place, please order online HERE.
Upcoming Events:
Outdoor Ed is in a few weeks! Packets went home last Friday. Please work on returning those forms to me. Let me know if you have any questions!
We are also ordering Scholastic Books on Wednesday! If you have an order you'd like to place, please order online HERE.
Upcoming Events:
- Wednesday, Sept 20
- Scholastic Book Orders due
- Module 1 Math test
- Social Studies presentations due
- Outdoor Ed Informational Meeting, MPR 7-8pm
- Friday, Sept 22
- Outdoor Ed packets due
Friday, September 8, 2017
Week 4 Newsletter
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.
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?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
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
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?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
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
Friday, February 10, 2017
Weekly News: Week 23
Wow! Outdoor Ed was amazing! We have been talking non-stop since we got back about all the wonderful things we experienced. Tidepools, puppet shows, elephant seals, and the Redwoods all led to experiences we will never forget. It may have rained pretty much the entire time we were there, but it gave us a lot of amazing experiences! We will never forget the trek at Ano Nuevo to see the elephant seals and walking through mud and puddles. Once we embraced our wet feet, there was no stopping us!
Thank you to all our wonderful chaperones who helped make this trip possible! Thank you Mrs. Ford, Mrs. Lai, Ms. Bellare, Mrs. Khansa, Mr. Talbot, Mr. Yalamanchi, Mr. Bollu, and Mr. Chen! You are all amazing for joining us on this trip!
More pictures will be posted soon... don't forget to check out our photo site HERE, to see photos as they are added!
Thursday and Friday were pretty mellow days. We were all pretty tired, but we learned about our Colony Video Project & we started a new class novel, Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt. We also started to write a free verse poem about our Outdoor Ed experience. Today we tried the Marshmallow Challenge and realized it's much harder to work together and build a free-standing tower than we originally thought.
Upcoming:
More pictures will be posted soon... don't forget to check out our photo site HERE, to see photos as they are added!
Thursday and Friday were pretty mellow days. We were all pretty tired, but we learned about our Colony Video Project & we started a new class novel, Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt. We also started to write a free verse poem about our Outdoor Ed experience. Today we tried the Marshmallow Challenge and realized it's much harder to work together and build a free-standing tower than we originally thought.
Upcoming:
- Monday, Feb 13th
- No School
- Tuesday, Feb 14th
- Valentine Exchange... please bring a valentine for every classmate if you plan on bringing in Valentines
- Friday, Feb 17th
- Minimum Day 8:15-12:30
BYOD DAYS
As we are working on our colony videos students are allowed to bring in their devices on the following days: Wed 2/15; Thurs 2/16; Tues 2/21; Thurs 2/23; Fri 2/24
Friday, February 3, 2017
Weekly News: Week 22
This week we finished reading "Blood on the River" which is a historical fiction novel about the founding of Jamestown. It was quite an interesting read about how the first successful English colony came to be! We also had our January pay day and auction!
For art we created beautiful stained glass hearts. Check them out on our Twitter page!
Of course, the thing everyone's eagerly anticipating... Outdoor Ed! We leave bright and early on Monday!
A few logistics for Monday:
For art we created beautiful stained glass hearts. Check them out on our Twitter page!
Of course, the thing everyone's eagerly anticipating... Outdoor Ed! We leave bright and early on Monday!
A few logistics for Monday:
- Please have your student at the flag pole in the front of the school by 7:45am. We hope to leave by 8:00am.
- Students should be responsible for their luggage, sleeping bag, backpack, and water bottle.
- Students need a bag lunch for Monday. No other food is necessary.
- Their backpack should contain their lunch, water bottle, hat, and jacket. Everything else should be packed.
- Remember... no devices!
- Weather report... cloudy and rainy. Make sure your student packs a rain jacket (no umbrellas), and plenty of layers. We are out on the coast where it is much windier.
I will be posting pictures of our trip to our class Twitter page (which automatically adds it to our website!)... keep an eye out for our adventures!
On Wednesday we should be returning around 3:00pm. I will update Mrs. Wolfinger of our arrival, so please call the office if you want a updated time.
Monday, January 30, 2017
Outdoor Ed Packing List
Below is the packing list for our upcoming trip to Pigeon Point next week. Please make sure your child has all necessary items. We are in for a wonderful trip! Please be at the front of the school on Monday, February 6th at 7:45am. Buses roll out at 8am.
I've also linked up the Parent Letter HERE with any details you may need, especially regarding any regular medication your student may take.
Sunday, January 29, 2017
Weekly News: Week 21
This week Mrs. Davidson visited and we created self-portraits, but the challenge was to not pick up our pencil. We tried to complete our picture with one continuous movement! Students then chose to fill in their portraits with patterns in red, yellow, and blue. They turned out pretty great!
On Thursday we took a science test with Ms. Britto and the Mid Module 4 test! It was a busy day but taught us a lot about studying and prioritizing. A great skill to learn for middle school. The Mid Module test is available in OARS to review. Just sign in with your child's information.
We also had our first week of "Mentor Sentences." We are using great sentences from literature to learn more about author's voice, grammar, punctuation, and much more! This will be a weekly event from now on, with quizzes on Fridays.
Upcoming Events:
On Thursday we took a science test with Ms. Britto and the Mid Module 4 test! It was a busy day but taught us a lot about studying and prioritizing. A great skill to learn for middle school. The Mid Module test is available in OARS to review. Just sign in with your child's information.
We also had our first week of "Mentor Sentences." We are using great sentences from literature to learn more about author's voice, grammar, punctuation, and much more! This will be a weekly event from now on, with quizzes on Fridays.
Upcoming Events:
- Tuesday, January 31st
- Pay Day
- Wednesday, February 1st
- Auction
- Thursday, February 2nd
- Blood on the River open book test
- Monday, February 6th-Wednesday, February 8th
- Outdoor Ed Pigeon Point
- please report to the front of the school with bags packed and ready at 7:45am. Buses leave at 8:00am
- we should return on Wednesday, February 8th by 3:00pm. Mrs. Wolfinger will know the exact time we depart on Wednesday and our expected arrival time.
Thursday, December 22, 2016
Weekly News: Week 18
2016 has flown by! It's hard to believe we've been in school 5 months already! In this last week we learned some math behind The 12 Days of Christmas, we finished our Feature Articles, we made ornaments and celebrated our Holiday Party by decorating cookies and eating pizza. It's been a great end to 2016.
Have a wonderful winter break, enjoy the holidays, and a Happy New Year! See everyone again on January 9th!
Important Info
Please make sure you submit your student's online medical form to attend Outdoor Ed in February. Click HERE to access the form.
Have a wonderful winter break, enjoy the holidays, and a Happy New Year! See everyone again on January 9th!
Important Info
Please make sure you submit your student's online medical form to attend Outdoor Ed in February. Click HERE to access the form.
Friday, December 16, 2016
Weekly News: Week 17
Wow! Only a few more days until Winter Break! 2016 has really flown by.
We've been reading the historical novel, Blood on the River, which is the story of the Jamestown Colony and their interactions with the Powhatan Empire. Learning about Captain John Smith and the rest of the English colonists has really shown us how important their relationships with the Native Americans were.
We also have been creating some different holiday art pieces. So far we've made Santa Stamps and Nutcrackers. The holidays are a great time to get creative. Check out our Twitter page to see some of the art pieces.
The biggest thing we've been working on is our Feature Articles. Each student picked a topic that they wanted to become an expert on. They've researched, and are now writing their articles to teach us all about their topics. These articles are due on Thursday, December 22nd, right before we leave for break. Past examples of Feature Articles can be found HERE.
**Outdoor Ed field trip forms and donations due next week.
Upcoming Events:
We've been reading the historical novel, Blood on the River, which is the story of the Jamestown Colony and their interactions with the Powhatan Empire. Learning about Captain John Smith and the rest of the English colonists has really shown us how important their relationships with the Native Americans were.
We also have been creating some different holiday art pieces. So far we've made Santa Stamps and Nutcrackers. The holidays are a great time to get creative. Check out our Twitter page to see some of the art pieces.
The biggest thing we've been working on is our Feature Articles. Each student picked a topic that they wanted to become an expert on. They've researched, and are now writing their articles to teach us all about their topics. These articles are due on Thursday, December 22nd, right before we leave for break. Past examples of Feature Articles can be found HERE.
**Outdoor Ed field trip forms and donations due next week.
Upcoming Events:
- Monday, Dec 19
- Library Books due
- Tuesday, Dec 20
- Module 3 Math Test
- Wednesday, Dec 21
- Social Studies Unit 3 Test
- Pay Day
- Thursday, Dec 22
- Minimum Day (8:15am -12:30pm)
- Feature Articles printed out and due
- Auction
- Class Party (11-12:30pm)
- Sign up to bring in an item HERE
- donate $3 for the cost of the pizza lunch
- We'd love to have some volunteers to stay and help during the party!
Friday, December 9, 2016
Weekly News: Week 16
We have been collecting field trip forms and money for our upcoming trip to Outdoor Ed. If you still need to submit your paperwork or the check, please make sure it is in by December 21st. We would like all the money collected prior to Winter Break. Checks should be made payable to PUSD.
Donations needed.... cold season has hit us hard in the classroom. If you are able to donate a box of tissues to the room, we'd really appreciate it!
Pizza Party Donations:
On Friday, December 22nd we are having our Holiday Party. Our wonderful room mom, Soniya Joshi, will be picking up pizza for lunch that day. We are hoping for a $3 donation from every student to help cover the cost.
Donations needed.... cold season has hit us hard in the classroom. If you are able to donate a box of tissues to the room, we'd really appreciate it!
Pizza Party Donations:
On Friday, December 22nd we are having our Holiday Party. Our wonderful room mom, Soniya Joshi, will be picking up pizza for lunch that day. We are hoping for a $3 donation from every student to help cover the cost.
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