February Student Led Conferences
It’s that time of year again – Student Led Conferences!
Please use this link to sign up for a 15 minute conference time. Look for Ms. Amity February PTC.
Please plan for your child to attend this conference with you as he/she will be presenting their portfolio and sharing what they have been working on in class.
Parent Education Opportunity – January 10
On January 10th from 6-7:30 PM, MMA will be screening the documentary SCREENAGERS for all interested parents, students and friends of the school in the Junior High commons area.
SCREENAGERS – The average child in America spends more time consuming electronic media than going to school, with many teenagers going online “almost constantly.” In SCREENAGERS, physician and filmmaker Delaney takes a deeply personal approach as she probes into family life to explores parental struggles over social media, video games, academics and internet addiction. Through poignant and funny stories along with insights from authors, psychologists, and brain scientists, SCREENAGERS reveals how tech time impacts kids’ development and offers solutions on how adults can empower kids to best navigate the digital world and find balance.
Hope to see you there!
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! I hope you all had an enjoyable holiday.
Please help your child choose clothing that meets the dress code. Ms. Kari and I understand that many children receive gifts of new clothing, but we strive to follow dress code standards as closely as possible, and children in our class are held to this expectation. In addition, please be sure your child is packing a healthy lunch and snack. We encourage fruits and vegetables instead of overly sugary snacks. An apple or cheese stick will provide your child with more sustained energy than chips or fruit snacks. Please remember that candy is strictly forbidden.
As we come back to school in 2019, please make a note of these important dates.
STARBASE – 6th grade students only
It is your responsibility as parents to get your child to and from STARBASE on each of the dates listed above.
Week of January 14 – STEM Week
- 4th – STEM Challenge – This in class project will take place the week of January 7 and require a short write up at home. We will do the bulk of the work, and write up in class, with the finishing touches to be completed at home. The at home portion of the assignment will take approximately 30-60 minutes since we are doing the bulk of the work in class. This will be due Monday, January 14.
- 5th – Invention Convention – Shortly after Thanksgiving, your students were given a log book for this home project. The details for this project are laid out in great detail within the log book. This project is due, Monday, January 14. If your student needs a new copy, you can download and print one by following this link: Invention Convention Log Book
- 6th – Mentor 4th grade students in their STEM challenge
We look forward to seeing your children back in class Thursday, January 3.
Happy Holidays!
Ms. Kari and I want to thank you for your generosity and beautiful gifts! We both feel extremely spoiled.
We wish you the warmest, most restful time with your families during the Winter Break.
We will see your beautiful children back, Thursday, January 3.