Happy Memorial Day!

Hello to all!

Our last week of school is on its way! The students have a lot to be proud of. Here are some important dates coming up to keep on your calendars.

Monday, May 25: Memorial Day - No School
Tuesday, May 26: Full day of school; students will come home with a study guide for Ch. 13 science test on Wednesday; students will also have a chance to finish their last writing assignment for their fourth quarter grade; students should study the location of the southwest and west states in the US for an assessment tomorrow
Wednesday, May 27: Full day of school; science test today; geography test for southwest and west states today; any parent donations for the picnic are due today
Thursday, May 28: Full day of school; Miller Park Picnic for those who have earned it; we will be at the park from 10 AM - 2:30 PM; Popcorn Friday money due
Friday, May 29: Full day of school; Field Day; last Popcorn Friday
Monday, June 1: Full day of school; party for patrols - 2:30; students may bring games/puzzles today
Tuesday, June 2: Full day of school; Awards Assembly - 1:20 - 2:00 (letters will be sent home for those who are earning awards at the assembly); students may bring games and/or puzzles today
Wednesday, June 3: Last full day of school; Rain Date for Miller Park Picnic; 0-2 marks party
Thursday, June 4: Meet with teachers and friends on the playground until 9:10; Have a Fabulous Summer!

Another gorgeous day in May

We are so lucky!

Please keep those baby pictures coming in if you can. Thanks!

Also, students who have been given Miller Park permission slips need to get them in by Friday (with the $3 fee). Students who have until Friday to show improved behavior will be given their forms on Friday with an alternate due date.

Math: Math Minute 69; group work

Language arts: Assessment discussed
Language arts homework: Assessment tomorrow; go over study guide and Noun worksheets (dot-to-dots)

Social studies: Geography Challenge for the West

Science homework: Lesson 4 due tomorrow

What a great day!

The weather was terrific today, wasn't it?

Math: Math Minute 68; algebra group problem solving

Language arts: Spelling/Phonics Activity #30 ("ear" sound); DIBELS fluency assessments this week; noun activities
Language arts homework: spelling/phonics assessment Wednesday - study guide will go home tomorrow

Social studies: Corrected the Geo Challenge for the Southwest; began the Geo Challenge for the West

Science: Electromagnet investigation; went over Lessons 2 and 3
Science homework: Lesson 4 due Wednesday

A few notes

Hello to all!

Students may wish to bring in photos tomorrow if they have earned Friday free time. We are creating mini-scrapbooks.

If possible, I would love to scan a baby/toddler photo of each of the students for an end-of-the-year project. I have asked students to bring them in if they are able.

Tomorrow's mark chart slip will indicate one of three things: 1. if a student has earned our May 28 field trip to Miller Park, 2. if a student has not earned our May 28 field trip to Miller Park, or 3. if a student will be observed one more week before a final decision has been made.

Have a great evening!

An update

Hello to all!

This week I took part in technology training at BHS. During that time, I was battling with not feeling too well. This morning, it was not better at all (in fact, it was worse), so I am out today. I miss the students and can't wait to see them again on Monday!

Thanks for your patience and understanding with my absences. It's never ideal to be gone. The typical paperwork did not go home this week, but will be resumed next week.

Students have a social studies test Monday. It was scheduled for today, but I do not like leaving tests for a guest teacher to give. Students perform better on assessments when the teacher is there to clarify any questions for them. The test is on the Midwest - Chapter 8. Students have a study guide AND one of the test questions to prepare.

Have a good weekend! Happy Mother's Day to all mothers!