Friday, January 27, 2012
BEMS Band/Orchestra/Choir
Information and forms went home today with every 5th grader regarding their musical choice for middle school. These forms are due by Friday. The students will be assessed on an instrument mid-February. Please, please return your child's form by Friday.
Social Health Program
A Note from the Nurse
Attention: Parents of 4th and 5th graders
The Parent presentation for the Social Health Program is scheduled for February 9th at 7pm at Reagan Elementary. This program focuses on the changes that occur with the student’s body during puberty. The film the students will view is being presented at this parent information meeting. We encourage all parents to attend to view the movie and ask questions. Please contact me if you have any questions at 852-1060 ext.2656. I encourage all parents to talk with their children about the information they will learn during this presentation.
Thank you,
Kylene Touloukian, RN
Box Tops Competition
Contest
Deadline: Friday, February 17
Every class who brings in 250+ Box Tops will earn a crazy hat day.
Every class who brings in 500+ Box Tops gets a crazy hat AND pajama day.
The ONE class with the most Box Tops gets pizza.
We WOULD LOVE to beat our December contest by bringing in more than 10,000 Box Tops!
Bonus Box Tops
The Meijer Box Tops goldmine has returned!! You can buy any 10 Box Tops items and receive a 70 Bonus Box Tops certificate. This is available only from 1/26-2/1. Each time you check out with 10 Box Tops items, you will get the bonus. You can check out multiple times during one visit (buy 10, pay, get the 70, repeat)...the self check-out lanes make that a bit easier. It's a great time to stock up on Ziploc baggies, Betty Crocker items, etc.
By visiting www.btfe.com/earn/bonus you can enter daily in contests that could win up to 250,000 Box Tops! The more that play, the better!
By visiting http://generalmills.promo.eprize.com/clickandearn/ you can earn Box Tops simply by watching a video or answering a few questions. Again the more we can get to do this, the faster it adds up.
We are set to easily top $4000 in Box Tops funds this year! A huge thank you to families!!!
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Update 1/26
WOW! That's all I can say about the week . . . it's been interesting, exciting, exhausting, emotional . . . my hope is for everyone to get a great night of sleep tonight and to come fresh tomorrow to enjoy our BEMS field trip and our winter party tomorrow afternoon.
Due to my absences this week, we WILL NOT have a story quiz tomorrow over this week's story in the green reader. We also DO NOT have math homework tonight--everyone take a break tonight and tomorrow night from homework, and we'll start fresh on Monday, in many ways!
I also have NOT updated Power School with current grades from the end of last week and this week as of today. My plan is to get that done by tomorrow or for sure by Monday afternoon. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
There are several pieces of information for our school that I need you to be aware. I will
post the information to the blog by tomorrow afternoon.
Due to my absences this week, we WILL NOT have a story quiz tomorrow over this week's story in the green reader. We also DO NOT have math homework tonight--everyone take a break tonight and tomorrow night from homework, and we'll start fresh on Monday, in many ways!
I also have NOT updated Power School with current grades from the end of last week and this week as of today. My plan is to get that done by tomorrow or for sure by Monday afternoon. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
There are several pieces of information for our school that I need you to be aware. I will
post the information to the blog by tomorrow afternoon.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Update 1/17
I hope everyone enjoyed an extra day off from school! Did anyone serve in one way or another to celebrate MLK Jr. Day? I'd love to hear how!
A little "housekeeping":
A little "housekeeping":
- We have a mini-field trip on Friday, January 27 in the morning. We are headed to BEMS to watch the orchestra and band. This is a chance for ALL fifth graders heading to BEMS in the fall to see/hear the instruments in which they have a chance to play in middle school. Choosing these instruments and/or choir options will come at a later date. Please be sure to return your child's permission slip prior to that day. Another permission slip is going home today with those students that have not returned the slip as of today (Tuesday).
- Our winter class party will be Friday, January 27 in the afternoon. The party will take place in the room and then in the gym for a game. Mrs. Bronger is busy planning the "Beach Bash" themed party, but could really use your response to her letter regarding donations, volunteers, etc. Please contact me if you'd like to contact her directly, or turn in the letter that went home Friday.
- Math: Our Unit 12 math post-assessment will be Wednesday (tomorrow). We reviewed the study packet today, and all students should have taken notes on the packet during the review. I encourage ALL students to look over the problems in the packet to prepare for tomorrow's assessment.
- Reading: Our story quiz will take place on Friday, as always.
- Spelling: Due to the shortened week and the need to complete a few unfinished projects, we WILL NOT have a spelling list this week.
- Writing: All persuasive writing pieces are due (final draft) by Thursday. We have had a lot of time to work on these in class. The final DOES NOT need to be typed, but it MUST BE in best handwriting form.
Friday, January 13, 2012
Update 1/13
Happy Friday the 13th! It was definitely a "scary" day at school today . . . is it a full moon, too?
NO SCHOOL MONDAY! Ask your 5th grader what he or she learned about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this week!
We DO NOT officially have homework this weekend. It's the weekend, and I don't like to give out extra work. However, we do have a math test on Wednesday (no school Monday). I wanted to pass out the Unit 12 review packet today so any student that wanted to get a head start on it could do so. We will discuss the entire packet on Tuesday in class. If we don't get through every problem, it is my expectation that the packet be completed by Wednesday before the test.
Tuesday is the final collection for the Super Kids--Super Sharing collection. We have a few items here at Reagan already, but I know we can do more. I'd love to see each student bring in ONE item (see previous blog post or newsletter from Reagan) by Tuesday to donate. Remember, gently used or new items accepted.
Enjoy the weekend! Stay warm!
NO SCHOOL MONDAY! Ask your 5th grader what he or she learned about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this week!
We DO NOT officially have homework this weekend. It's the weekend, and I don't like to give out extra work. However, we do have a math test on Wednesday (no school Monday). I wanted to pass out the Unit 12 review packet today so any student that wanted to get a head start on it could do so. We will discuss the entire packet on Tuesday in class. If we don't get through every problem, it is my expectation that the packet be completed by Wednesday before the test.
Tuesday is the final collection for the Super Kids--Super Sharing collection. We have a few items here at Reagan already, but I know we can do more. I'd love to see each student bring in ONE item (see previous blog post or newsletter from Reagan) by Tuesday to donate. Remember, gently used or new items accepted.
Enjoy the weekend! Stay warm!
Monday, January 9, 2012
Update 1/9
We've started off in an EXCELLENT way this morning! I can tell the New Year's fog has lifted, and that the kids are ready to "CHUG" along with me through these next nine weeks (ask your 5th grader about "CHUG" time!)
Upcoming events:
Starting this week through ? : Our school has teamed up with the National Football League, the Indianapolis Colts, and the 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee and Martine University to be "Super Kids-Super Sharing!" Kids bring in gently used or NEW school supplies, sporting equipment, and/or books for local children and schools! What an amazing way to share the gifts of learning and sportsmanship with kids in Indiana!
Tuesday: Hendricks County Waster Management visit with Mrs. Archer
Friday: OWLS of Indiana visits from McCloud Park
Homework:
ANY UNFINISHED WORK IS ALWAYS DUE THE NEXT DAY! IT IS POSSIBLE YOUR CHILD HAS MORE WORK THAN WHAT IS LISTED DUE TO TIME MANAGEMENT.
Math: 12.4 and 12.5 Study Links (ODDS ONLY) due Tuesday
Social Studies: Chapter 7 Test Thursday (We will review in class this week, and the kids will receive a study guide to assist.)
Reading: MLK Jr. Fact and Opinion handout (We WILL NOT have a book quiz this week (normally on Friday!)
Spelling: Test Friday (this date is different than normal Thursday test dates)
Upcoming events:
Starting this week through ? : Our school has teamed up with the National Football League, the Indianapolis Colts, and the 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee and Martine University to be "Super Kids-Super Sharing!" Kids bring in gently used or NEW school supplies, sporting equipment, and/or books for local children and schools! What an amazing way to share the gifts of learning and sportsmanship with kids in Indiana!
Tuesday: Hendricks County Waster Management visit with Mrs. Archer
Friday: OWLS of Indiana visits from McCloud Park
Homework:
ANY UNFINISHED WORK IS ALWAYS DUE THE NEXT DAY! IT IS POSSIBLE YOUR CHILD HAS MORE WORK THAN WHAT IS LISTED DUE TO TIME MANAGEMENT.
Math: 12.4 and 12.5 Study Links (ODDS ONLY) due Tuesday
Social Studies: Chapter 7 Test Thursday (We will review in class this week, and the kids will receive a study guide to assist.)
Reading: MLK Jr. Fact and Opinion handout (We WILL NOT have a book quiz this week (normally on Friday!)
Spelling: Test Friday (this date is different than normal Thursday test dates)
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Update 1/3
Our spelling test for Hattie's Birthday Box will be on Friday this week due to the short week. This will be the case during the week of January 16, too, since we do not have school that Monday.
Reading: Workbook page 70 to practice vocabulary is due Wednesday. The kids were given about 10 minutes to complete here at school otday.
Math: Study Link 12.1 is due Wednesday. The math group has page 349 due Wednesday. Please remember, students will receive one assignment grade for the math unit for completing nightly assignments. Since the students are provided with the answers, it's not necessary for me to take a grade. We will always go through the work here at school, but the homework in math is meant as extra pratice for reinforcing the day's skills.
We will take our reading quiz for Hattie's Birthday Box on Friday as we usually do.
A new month for Reading Counts quizzes starts NOW! I will extend December's deadline to Friday, January 6. Taking this quiz can only be done at school, however, the reading of the book at your child's level can be done at home and at school.
Reading: Workbook page 70 to practice vocabulary is due Wednesday. The kids were given about 10 minutes to complete here at school otday.
Math: Study Link 12.1 is due Wednesday. The math group has page 349 due Wednesday. Please remember, students will receive one assignment grade for the math unit for completing nightly assignments. Since the students are provided with the answers, it's not necessary for me to take a grade. We will always go through the work here at school, but the homework in math is meant as extra pratice for reinforcing the day's skills.
We will take our reading quiz for Hattie's Birthday Box on Friday as we usually do.
A new month for Reading Counts quizzes starts NOW! I will extend December's deadline to Friday, January 6. Taking this quiz can only be done at school, however, the reading of the book at your child's level can be done at home and at school.
Monday, January 2, 2012
Happy New Year!
Welcome back! It will be a tough start since I'm sure everyone, like me, ate too much, slept too long, and did just about whatever we wanted throughout the break! Just think of all the ways you're ready to grow academically this semester!
We are starting a few new things, but keeping some of the old. It won't be anything new to homework, but rather some things we'll be doing in class. I'm just posting them all here because the tasks will reflect each student's reading and math grades.
Once a week, each student is required to complete a FASTTMath lesson. He or she when then check off the lesson each week on the sheet in our classroom. This can only be done at school, and time will be given throughout the week as long as good time management is utilized by the kids each day!
Once per month, each student is still required to complete one Reading Counts quiz for a grade using a book from his or her lexile reading level. Lexile levels can be found on many of the books you read by going to www.lexile.com.
Spelling tests will still continue in the same fashion as before break. We WILL NOT have contracts due each week. It's possible that various assignments will be given throughout the week, however. Keep in mind though, as with most homework (other than math), plenty of time is given to get a good start on the assignments if not completely done during the school day.
Let's get ready to CHUG (Choose How U Grow) through this semester! I'm so excited to see how you've all grown since August! I can only imagine how you'll continue to soar though May! See you Tuesday!
We are starting a few new things, but keeping some of the old. It won't be anything new to homework, but rather some things we'll be doing in class. I'm just posting them all here because the tasks will reflect each student's reading and math grades.
Once a week, each student is required to complete a FASTTMath lesson. He or she when then check off the lesson each week on the sheet in our classroom. This can only be done at school, and time will be given throughout the week as long as good time management is utilized by the kids each day!
Once per month, each student is still required to complete one Reading Counts quiz for a grade using a book from his or her lexile reading level. Lexile levels can be found on many of the books you read by going to www.lexile.com.
Spelling tests will still continue in the same fashion as before break. We WILL NOT have contracts due each week. It's possible that various assignments will be given throughout the week, however. Keep in mind though, as with most homework (other than math), plenty of time is given to get a good start on the assignments if not completely done during the school day.
Let's get ready to CHUG (Choose How U Grow) through this semester! I'm so excited to see how you've all grown since August! I can only imagine how you'll continue to soar though May! See you Tuesday!
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