Kites!

Every year the fifth graders make kites using string, straws, tissue paper, and a lot of patience! It can be a frustrating activity as it does require a lot of fine motor skills and knot-tying capabilities, but the reward is great! Everyone was so proud of their kites, and we had a great afternoon out in the sunshine.

I've uploaded photos and videos of our kite-flying... check them out HERE!

Summer Can Food Drive

Keep the food bank shelves stocked with nutritious and non perishable foods during the summer! Most needed items are canned meats and fish, whole grain cereal, low sodium soups, nuts and beans, brown rice and quinoa, and peanut butter.

Let's fill the food donation cans in front of Mohr with much needed food donations for summer!  Our collection will be from May 20th - 24th.

Geometrocity Phase 1

Here is the school map to finish Phase 1 of Geometrocity.

Calling All Field Day Volunteers

The Mohr PTA Field Day will be on Thursday, May 30  from 9:15 am - 11:30 am.

Please sign up to volunteer.  Our 650 students need you to keep this much-loved event safe and fun!  We need over 130 volunteers to properly monitor the kids out on the field.  Only "cleared" volunteers can participate in school-related activities.  If you are not sure of your current status, please check with your child's teacher in advance.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a48aea72daaf49-mohr5

Thank you!

Mohr PTA

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.