Common "Cents"

We started a new behavior plan yesterday called "Common Cents." Each student started the afternoon yesterday with 20 pennies. Each student will keep each of his or her pennies if classroom and school rules are followed and homework and assignments are turned in on time. Basically, if the students do what they are asked and expected to do, they will keep their pennies, and therefore earn certain priveleges.

If one of these rules is broken or an assignment is late or not turned in at all, the students will lose pennies, one at at time. The goal is to have a certain number of pennies by a few diffferent end-of-the year event dates:

10 pennies by May 11 to attend field day
7 pennies by May 17 to attend field trip
5 pennies by May 18 to attend 5th grade party

Obviously, "we're almost 6th graders" personalities have surfaced for some of our classmates. Many of our old behavioral plans are no longer working. We're losing focus, disrepecting one another and the adults in the building, and either not doing or not turning in homework (of course, this is NOT everyone). This plan is in place to show the 5th graders that the above events are not part of our curriculum, and therefore must be earned by each student.

Please enforce respect, focus, and preparedness with your child tonight. I've asked them for just a few more weeks! We've all worked so hard throughout the year that I'm hopeful we'll be able to end on a good note!

Thanks for your support with this new plan!

ISTEP Snacks/Suggestions

Please send snacks next week for 25 hungry 5th graders! They will need the brain fuel to succeed in ISTEP! (Individually wrapped items are best, but not required).

Also, the kids are allowed to chew sugar free gum and/or mints during testing, and any time in the classroom (next week only). They must get rid of the gum or mints when we leave the classroom or testing lab. ***I would recommend minty gum or mints, as research shows peppermint stimulates the brain!!!

Please provide your 5th grader with an amazing breakfast each day next week, too, and please be sure he or she gets plenty of sleep Sunday through Thursday nights next week!

Data/Book Fair Night

Our end-of-the-year showcase night (Data/Portfolion Night) takes place next Thursday, May 3. The classroom will be open from 6:00-7:30 for students to showcase their writing, math, and data pieces from the year to parents and other family members. The book fair will be open from 6:00-8:00. It's a BOGO event: Buy One, Get One Free!

***My son's data night is that same night at Eagle Elementary. Thankfully, his classroom is open until 8:00, so I am planning to leave Reagan promptly at 7:30. Please be mindful of this when you arrive. ALL materials for that night will go home with the students, so enjoying the showcase at home or at school is not an issue!

Thanks for understanding!

All Pro Dads Meeting 4/27

The next All Pro Dads' breakfast information to follow:

**"dads" are any male figure in a student's life - grandpa, uncle, dad, stepdad, foster dad, etc.  Here are the basics...

All Pro Dad Breakfast
Friday, April 27 at 7 a.m.
Reagan Elementary School Cafeteria
Speaker: Ronald Nored
Theme: Overcoming Obstacles
Must RSVP online at www.allprodad.com/dd/2980
Notes:
* Although there are no costs to attend, monetary donations are welcome to help cover expenses.
* Interested volunteers should contact Josh Laycock at josh@rowprinting.com or 317-796-3289