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Back to School 2017-2018

Jul22

With July wrapping up and August on it’s way, it’s time to get ready to come back to school!  In order to start the year off right, please read through this information with your child.

School Supplies

Please be sure to check the specific supplies for our classroom as each teacher requires something different.  You can find the list and guideline for preparation here.   If you choose to deliver supplies (highly recommended) prior to the first day of school, please be sure to put your child’s name and my name (Ms. Amity) on the bag so they make it to the correct classroom.

If you have a sixth grade student, your child will need an additional, white, 2-inch 3-ring binder for their Expert Project. I will address this project in a separate post.

The school dress code can be found here .  Providing your child with appropriate options for school reduces the number of dress code reminders that we need to fill out allowing us to focus on education.  Please help Ms. Kari and I do our job effectively by ensuring your child adheres to the school dress code.  Girls: please remember leggings may only be worn under skirts, skorts or dresses (not alone).  Your child will need a pair of Indoor Shoes to wear while in the classroom and other lessons taking place in the building.

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Pool Party

Join us for our annual pool party Tuesday, August 15 from 7-9pm at North Shore Aquatic Center across the street from the school.  You will have an opportunity to purchase shirts, sign up to volunteer, reconnect with friends and chat with Ms. Kari and myself.

Rising 6th Year Students and Families

May21

Next week your child will be receiving a packet introducing next year’s Expert Project.  This year long research project begins this summer!  We are asking your child to spend some time this summer thinking about possible topics, reading about them and starting a bibliography of books  to refer back to in the fall when the final topic selection is made.  The project culminates with an evening reception where children will present their project.

Students can choose any topic they have an interest in.  This year the 6th level students researched The History of Basketball, Battle of Vicksburg, Pugs, LUA, Prosecution and the Courts, Emotions, Venomous Snakes, and Cars.  The range of ideas is limitless.

Please watch for the paperwork to come home and help your child keep track of them by purchasing (or using an existing) 2-inch, 3-ring binder.  Additional copies of the paperwork will not be provided, but can be printed directly from the blog through the Expert Project tab at the top of the page.

We will discuss this as a group in class, and again during parent teacher conference.

End of Year Schedule

May20

It’s hard to believe that we have nearly completed another school year.  Time flies when we are working hard and learning a lot.

Please be aware of these important end of year activities and celebrations.

May 22-26 – Early release 1:00pm

May 22-24 – Book Fair – Buy one get one free!  Help us grow our classroom library!  Purchase a book for your child and donate one from our basket of options (or your choice)!!

May 22-24 – PTC – Please sign up here!

May 25 – 6th Grade Graduation – 10:30 Gymnasium (Best dress recommended)

May 26- Last day of school!  (School’s out for summer!)

Please be aware, dress code is required for the last week of school.

 

 

Expert Project Presentations – 6th Level and Rising 6th Level

Apr25

A reminder that your child’s Expert Project Presentation is tomorrow, Wednesday, April 26 at 6 pm.  We will be meeting in the library.  Please invite friends and family for this evening of presentations from our class.

Students need to arrive at 5:30 in order to get settled prior to presenting.

If you are the parent of a 5th level student and would like to attend the presentations with your child in order to get a preview of the project for next year, please join us at 6 pm.

See you all tomorrow.

Week 32 – SAGE Testing Schedule

Mar22

Week 32!  What?  I have no idea where the time goes.  This year has absolutely flown by, faster than any of the last three years I have been in the classroom.  Even the students have commented they can’t believe the year is nearly over.   We have just ten short weeks left with so much learning in store.

SAGE Testing Schedule

Our annual summative testing begins after spring break.  With that in mind, it is important that your child rests well, eats healthy meals and comes to school on time in order to do his/her best.  These things are important for your child every day, but are particularly important during testing in order to eliminate anxiety that can come with taking an exam.  We have regular conversations in the classroom that this assessment is simply an opportunity for students to show what they know, and to demonstrate what they have been working so hard on all year.

Although SAGE is only one measure of your child’s progress, it is important to enter into the test with an attitude of working hard and doing their best.  (When would we ever encourage a child not to do their best?)  Students often reflect what has been discussed at home, if you model a positive attitude toward the test, your child is likely to do better when test time arrives.

  • Wednesday, April 12 – Writing
  • Monday, April 17 – Language
  • Tuesday, May 9 – Math
  • Monday, May 15 – Science

If you have any questions about testing, please let me know.