Greetings!
I hope you all had restful breaks and were able to spend time with the people you love. I was able to see both family and friends and get in some turns on all that powder we got this break! I am so looking forward to seeing your child tomorrow in the classroom, my life has been quiet without their laughter.
Please be aware that we are hitting the ground at a full sprint now that we are back! Please expect many updates and papers coming home the next few weeks as we pick back up after break.
I don’t want this to get buried in the month-at-a-glance. STEM WEEK IS FAST APPROACHING. For 6th this means science fair, for 5th, this means invention convention, and for 4th it means the mousetrap car. 6th graders will be checking in with me tomorrow as to progress. 5th graders should be working through their invention convention packet independently, and the 4th graders need to bring in any supplies to make their mousetrap cars (or the completed car if they are choosing to build at home) on Monday the 7th. We are going to start testing our builds the week of the 7th. If you need me to help gather supplies for your child’s mousetrap car, invention, or science fair project, or need me to allow class time for the 5th and 6th graders, please let me know no later than the 4th of January.
January at-a-glance.
Thursday, 3: First day back from break
Friday 4: intent to return (current students) opens
Monday 7: STARBASE field trip (6th graders) Alisha should have gotten in contact with you if your child is attending this field trip to discuss rides. If you did not receive and email from her, let me know.
Tuesday 8: America First field trip (5th graders). This is a walking field trip, no ride needs to be arranged for your child.
Friday 11: NO SCHOOL (scheduled professional development for teachers)
Monday thru Friday, 14 – 18: STEM Week – there will be a dedicated post to this upcoming.
Tuesday 15: STARBASE (6th grade), Redwoods payments DUE (6th Grade)
Friday 18: JA Biztown Fieldtrip (5th only). Intent to return CLOSES.
Monday 21: MLK Jr. Day, NO SCHOOL.
Wednesday 23: STARBASE field trip (6th graders)
Tuesday 29: Chili Cook Off
Wednesday 30: STARBASE field trip (6tb graders)