Valentine Exchange Activity

Feb5

Valentine’s Day falls on a Sunday this year right in the middle of a 4 day weekend.  Because of this fact, our class will have a small Valentine’s exchange activity on Thursday, February 11.

This year, like last, we will incorporate math with our exchange.  Attached you will find the Valentine project directions (to be made at home), grid paper to create box, and the rubric the students will use to rate their project during class.

Guide lines for participation:

  • Participation is not mandatory, but if your child chooses to participate, they must bring a Valentine for everyone in the class.
  • If your child wants to participate in the exchange, they must follow the guidelines for the Valentine’s Box construction.
  • No candy.
  • Have fun!
  • Class list has been emailed to you.

Reminder: Early out 1:00 pm Tuesday-Thursday, February 9-11.  Please make arrangements to pick up your child at this time each day.  Book fair during PTC

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)

 

Winter Break Refresh

Dec18

I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone for the kind gifts you showered on both Ms. Kari and me.  We appreciate all of your thoughtfulness.

Thank you for the time you have volunteered this year whether it has been to chaperon a field trip, arrange rides, or help us cook pancakes,  you are all appreciated!

I will be taking this winter break to spend much needed time with my family, rejuvenate and reflect.  I hope you all do the same, and in the hustle of the holiday season…breathe.

Happy Holidays!

See you next year!