Newsletter, January 12th

A Peek At What We are Doing in Fifth Grade

Although it was hard for all of us to get back into the routine of school again, I think we are off to a great 2018.

We started research on our people for Wax Museum by locating and reading online sources then, on Friday, we started our biographies. Our goal is to have our biographies completed by Friday, January 19th. Although the students have 30 minutes to reading class each day, they should be reading at home too. For some students, especially those that had longer biographies, I will give them the weekend to finish so that they are ready to begin planning and drafting their research paper on Tuesday, January 23rd.

Your child also brought home a note this week about the edible cell project. I believe students learn more from the process of making the project than what can be seen in the ultimate product. Don’t worry if the cell looks yucky! The project does making a poster as well so encourage your child to read the expectations carefully. The projects are due Friday, January 19th.

I realize that I’ve given the students quite a bit these first two weeks back from the break. I explained to my class sometimes life happens this way and lots of things fall at the same time. I have asked them to use their time wisely and to communicate with me early if they need help getting everything completed.

On Thursday, January 18th, we are going to the symphony in the morning. Students are encouraged to dress appropriately - nicer than regular school clothes.

We’ll be taking Winter Maps during Math and Reading classes. Students will take their Block 2 Maps test on Monday, January 22nd and their Block 1 Maps test on Tuesday, January 23rd. To give each students plenty of time, students will not have their other block on the days we Maps test.

You can find all the newsletters for the year and other fun pictures including a video of Rayshawn and William’s “Who Knew” at our classroom blog http://khalesclass.blogspot.com/.


Dates to Remember

No School - Monday, January 15th

Fort Collins Symphony field trip - Thursday, January 18th - 11:00 am

School of Choice deadline - Friday, January 19th.

Middle School Visit at Zach on Wednesday, February 14th at 1:30

Wax Museum presentation night - Thursday, February 15th from 6:00 to 7:00