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Wrapping It All Up

May6

I can hardly believe this year is coming to an end.  I blinked, and it was May.  With that being said, it’s not over yet; learning is happening everyday and students are expected to stick with it to the very end.

Please make note of the following dates:

May 9 – SAGE Math

May 12, 6:30 – Redwoods meeting for 5th grade parents and students

May 17 – SAGE Science (changed from May 16)

May 25, 10:30 – 6th grade bridging ceremony

May 24-26, 1:30-7:00 – PTC – Sign up for a time on the side bar (watch for a separate post about these final conferences)

For additional dates regarding end of year school-wide activities please read the newsletter.

With the changing weather, we are spending more time outside with lessons than we have in the past.  Please be sure your child has a water bottle, sunscreen, and even a hat to protect them from the sun.   We have been taking a daily run around the track as we transition from independent work to partner and small group work times.  The students love this activity and Ms. Kari and I benefit from the exercise as well.  We will continue this activity this year and into next year as well.  Next year we plan to join Ms. Shanan’s class for their Wednesday WOD (work out of the day), I can’t wait to include this element into our work cycle.

Our last two SAGE exams are upcoming.  Monday, May 9 we take our Math exam and Tuesday, May 17 we take our Science exam.  Please help your child be prepared by ensuring a good night rest, healthy breakfast and lunch as well as a healthy snack for test day.   Please be sure your child is on time to school on these days.  Arriving on time helps them relax and settle in prior to the assessment.

Finally, thank you for all the kindness during teacher appreciation week!  The flowers, cards, drinks and gifts are all greatly appreciated!

 

 

6th Grade Planetarium Field Trip

Mar4

Good Evening.

In support of our 6th grade science curriculum, we have a field trip to the Clark Planetarium Scheduled on March 22.  Your child should have brought home a permission slip today.  Please be sure to sign and return this slip as soon as possible.

Important note:  students are taking the early train!  Your child needs to be dropped off at the Ogden Frontrunner Station at 7:15am the morning of the field trip.

 

February 22 – Updates

Feb22

I hope you all enjoyed the beautiful Spring-like weather this weekend.  It was gorgeous.

A few updates from Room 24.

  • Field Trip Tomorrow – February 23
      • Drop student off at the Ogden Frontrunner Station no later than 7:45 am
      • Pick up student at the Ogden Frontrunner Station at 3:00pm. Please pick up your child prior to picking up other children at MMA. 
      • Student should bring: sack lunch, quiet game or book to pass the time on the train, jacket
      • Student should not bring: electronics or toys

      If you anticipate your child will not be attending, please notify me by email no later than 7am, Tuesday, February 23

  • Class Pictures – Thursday, February 25
    • Avoid white
    • Bold colors are the best
    • Dress code required
  • IXL homework to be replaced with Utah Compose and other language centered practice
    • I will not be assigning IXL homework for the next several weeks in order to give students time to practice Utah Compose and other language work at home.  If your child would like to practice IXL on their own, that is wonderful!  In fact, I encourage it; however, there will be no formal assignments until mid-March
  • Testing Schedule – 
    • SAGE Language – Monday, March 28
    • SAGE Writing – Monday, April 11
    • SAGE Math – Monday, May 9
    • SAGE Science – Monday, May 16

January 23 Updates

Jan23

Important Reminders for the weeks upcoming:

  • See’s Candy order form and money due Monday, January 25, 2016 – Please make sure your child’s name and my name are on the forms and envelope and they are filled out completely.
  • JA Biztown (5th grade and some 6th grade) Thursday, January 28, 2016 – Separate email will be sent with details about chaperones and departure times.
  • Class Novel study groups begin Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at 11:00am – We are in need of two more volunteers to help our class with their novel studies.  If you or a family member (grandparent, aunt, uncle, cousin) are available to help during this time, please contact me via email.
  • Class photos Thursday, February 4, 2016 – Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for our class photos on this day.
  • Child led Parent Conferences Tuesday, Feb 9-Thursday Feb 11, 2016 – Please sign up for your conference at the link on the left side-bar.  Children will be presenting this round of conferences.

Happy New Year

Jan3

I hope you all had a relaxing winter break and are ready for the new year.

As we enter 2016, I will be making available a basic overview of each week’s math and language lesson plans.  This resource will allow you to see what we are working on in class, as well as prompt discussions between you and your children about what they are learning each day.

As with all things in life, there may be times when plans change and a  lesson is pushed ahead, or we do it a day early.  When viewing these plans, please keep this in mind.

Lesson Plan Links:

Level 4

Level 5

Level 6

Important Dates to Remember:

January 8 (was December 18)- Science Fair Materials and Procedures Due

January 12 – 5th grade field trip to America First Credit Union

January 12 – 5th grade JA BizTown elections

January 28 – 5th grade JA BizTown field trip (we need 4 parent volunteers/drivers to help us with this field trip – watch for a separate email with details)

January 29 – Science Fair Data and Graphs

February 12 – Science Fair Research Paper (6th Grade Only)

February 16 – Science Fair Final Report (4th and 5th Grade Only)

February 17-18 – Science Fair Display Board

February 23 – Class field trip the Leonardo Museum (2 Chaperons Needed)