Class Gala Basket

Mar8

Help our class put together an amazing basket to be auctioned at next weekend’s Gala.   The Gala has become an essential part of MMA’s fundraising efforts.  All proceeds from the Gala directly support your child’s education!

Your children came up with a lot of great themes for baskets, from Star Wars to Nature Lover, but the winning basket was a Read-a-thon themed basket.

You can sign up to donate items at this link.   If you have something that is not on the list that you feel would be a great addition to our basket, please don’t hesitate to send it to school with your child.

All donations must be received by Thursday, March 17.

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.

 

March 1st!!

Mar1

In like a lion, out like a lamb?  So far March as been quite sheepish.  I hope I don’t jinx this great weather.  Of course, you know what they say about weather in Utah, right?

Just a reminder that there is no IXL homework for the next several weeks.  Instead, your kids should be working on Utah Compose.  Each grade level has an assigned essay.  We have begun these in class, but students are expected to work on them at home as well. Essays are due Friday (meaning prior to the end of school).

Once child submits a draft, Utah Compose will recommend lessons to help your child improve his writing skills.  I highly recommend these lessons.  A reminder that our SAGE writing assessment is in April.  The skills your child is building now, and the time spent practicing, will directly affect his level of comfort and performance on the exam.

If your child is absent for a number of days in a row, please be sure they are looking at the essay assignment.  I understand that some illnesses do not allow for much more than lying in bed being completely miserable; however, the more your child is able to keep up at home, the less behind they will feel when they return to school.

A reminder that our 5th level students have maturation next Wednesday, March 9.

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!