February 23 – Updates

Feb23

Good Morning!

I can hardly believe we are through the month of February already.   Science fair is over, and we are heading into the month of March with a  new book report coming up.   The book report genre for March is mystery, adventure or science fiction and the report type is student choice.  I would love to see the creativity they put into their last choice reports shine through again this time around.  Book reports are due March 27.

6th level students have a state study that is due this Friday, February 27.  They have had some time in class to work on this project, but will need to finish up at home.  The criteria for the state study was handed out at the end of January.  If you have not heard about this from your 6th grade child, please ask them about it.

Last week we started IXL homework assignments again.  Because of the craziness of science fair and things happening in my own life, I did not post the assignment to the blog.  The students should have written the homework in their planners, however.  This week there is a new IXL assignment which will be posted on the blog and in class for your children to record.  Please talk to them about their homework.  It is important that they are spending at least 20 minutes a night on the homework.  If they need extra help, please have them ask in class.  The goal is 100 points.  If your child is spending longer than 20 minutes on each section and still has not acquired at least 80 points, this means they need additional help on the concept.  Please have them make note of this and Ms. Kari and I can help them during class time.

Our 5th grade maturation program is coming up.  Permission slips were sent home a month ago.  If you have not received a permission slip from your child, please ask them about it.  We need these signed and returned no later than tomorrow.  I am still missing a couple.

 

Thank You!

Feb12

I wanted to thank all of they parents who were able to make it to parent student teacher conference (whew, a mouthful).  It was so nice meeting some of you for the first time and seeing those of you again whom I’ve met with in the past.

I also wanted to thank everyone for the thoughtful Valentine gifts.  Ms. Kari and I are always appreciative of the kindness.

Important reminder: Science fair is next week.  4/5 grade science fair is on Wednesday, February 18 and middle school (6-8 grade) science fair is on Thursday, February 19.  If students bring in their posters on Tuesday, they will have time to rehearse with their friends and we can also check to make sure they have everything they need on the board.

We will have weekly IXL assignments and Utah Compose assignments beginning next week.

Thanks again for all you do to support your child’s education.

Have a wonderful long weekend.

 

6th Grade See’s Candy Fundraising Committee

Feb6

Good Morning.

If any of your 6th grade children are on the See’s Candy Committee, we will be sorting and distributing candy orders Monday, February 9 after school.  Last year this took about an hour and a half with just a few volunteers.   This is the perfect opportunity for your kids to get their required volunteer hours.

Please sign up on the WeJoinIn link below.

http://www.wejoinin.com/sheets/expjg

Thanks!

 

Parent Teacher Conference, Book Fair and a Valentine’s Day Celebration

Feb4

As a reminder, parent teacher conference is next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.  As such, there is early release on all three of these days.  Please make arrangements to have your student picked up promptly at 1:00 pm.  There is no school on Friday, February 13 or Monday February 16.

If you haven’t already, please sign up for a conference time.  The link to sign up is on the sidebar of the blog.

As usual, MAPA is hosting book fair in the library during conferences and for each purchase you make a portion of the proceeds go to support our parent organization.  MAPA uses these monies to fund field trips, technology advances and various other activities and improvements for our school.

Because Valentine’s Day is on Saturday this year and we have no school on Friday, we will be having a small holiday celebration on Thursday, February 13.  If your child is planning on bringing Valentine’s, they must bring them for everyone, not a select few.  As per school policy, treats must remain sealed until your children bring them home.  A class list will come home with them on Friday.

~Cheers

SAGE Writing Tomorrow

Feb1

Good Evening.

Just a reminder that your children are taking the SAGE writing assessment tomorrow afternoon.  Please ensure they get a good night sleep, eat a healthy protein packed breakfast and have a nice lunch packed.  Please do not send sugary snacks as this will not feed their brains in a manner that will enable them to be their best.

Once the test is complete, they will need to have something quiet to work on while the rest of the class finishes.   Please make sure they bring a book or have a doodle journal to draw in.

They have been working hard during their practice, I know it will pay off on their assessment!