Believe it or not, the next round of conferences are approaching. These conferences are student led. Please plan on your student joining you for this conference when they will share their work, and tell you how they are doing in class.
Sign ups can be found on the side bar and here. Please sign up early for the best selection
Please see the following message from our art specialists:
The 2nd session has started but we are still welcoming new students to join this session as well as the 3rd !
Attached you will find a flier to advertise our after school program- “Art Guild”
Parents can sign up for whichever session(s) they wish. Each session is $50.00. Find the Art Guild Payment Link here: https://secureinstantpayments.com?Event=2398
If you have any questions, please contact Andria Yost or Trudy Malan.
My sincere apologies for the delayed post. It seems like after Winter Break, the kids aren’t the only ones struggling to get back into a solid routine.
A lot has happened in our classroom since returning after the new year. We started out the year talking about Growth vs. Fixed mindset. The students are working toward having a growth mindset in all they do. It’s rewarding to hear them come to class each day sharing how they had a growth mindset. Some students even come in admitting to having a fixed mindset, but then follow it up with ways they could have changed their mindset. This is an attitude that we are all striving to attain. Check out this beautiful Ted Talk about growth mindset.
Our sixth grade socials committee has been working hard on planning the upcoming Winter Dance. This activity is designed to allowed sixth grade students spend time with other sixth grade students outside of the classroom. Each year the students have an opportunity to participate in two social activities prior to the field trip to the Redwoods. These activities help to build bonds that will make Alliance Redwoods an even more powerful experience.
The Winter Dance is this Thursday, January 19 from 5:00-6:30. Students are invited to bring a finger food to share.
Our annual 5th grade field trip to JA Biztown is next week, January 25. We look forward to this trip every year. If you have signed up to be a volunteer, I will be contacting you via email with detailed information about your duties.
Our annual, pre-holiday, pancake breakfast is this Friday, December 16. Parents should arrive at 10:30 for a small “program” followed by delicious pancakes, fruit and drinks.
A sign-up sheet to donate items, or time, can be found here. We are still in need of pancake mix, drinks, fruit, butter, electric griddles, and 2 parent volunteers to help cook. We will begin cooking at 10:00.
Please RSVP by Wednesday to my school email letting me know if you will be joining us, and how many people will come (excluding your child).
Please read this message from our music director: