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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

Those Hard Working Brains!

Feb17

Today our 4th and 5th level students had their science fair.  Though nervous and anxious, everyone performed exceptionally well!  After judging, many shared the fact that their brains were tired.   Tired brains are a sign of a job well done.

After lunch and recess, we took several SAGE practice tests.  More brain exercise.

This limited time that we have full class access to computers is a wonderful time for students to safely practice using the tools they will be tested on beginning next month.

Give your kids a hug.  Tell them you are proud.  They are amazing!

 

Cooking Studio Supplies Needed

Feb2

Happy Tuesday!

If your student is signed up for a Studio Cooking Class this quarter, please see the following link to help out with needed supplies.

http://vols.pt/6Lekc1
Also, child-led Parent Student Teacher conferences are next week.  Your child will be sharing their portfolio with samples of their work including reflections on that work.   Please sign up no later than Friday, February 5.

This entry was posted on February 2, 2016, in General.

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)