Sunday, February 25, 2018
Saturday, February 17, 2018
Newsletter, February 16th
A Peek At What We are Doing in Fifth Grade
Each year, I leave Wax Museum night in a state of both exhaustion and euphoria. It always amazes me what the students are able to do. I hope each student was proud of his or her hard work because I sure was proud of them.
On Wednesday, Preston and Kinard visited with the students and gave them registration packets. Preston forms are due Friday, February 23rd. Kinard forms are due Friday, March 2nd. The fifth grade teachers are happy to collect the forms to send to the middle schools, but they must be returned before the due date. If you have questions, please contact the middle school directly.
After Spring Break, we will begin CMAS testing. Students in fifth grade take ELA (Reading and Writing), Math, and Science. Students will be taking ...
the ELA test - Tues., March 27th - Thurs., March 29th,
the Math test - Tues., April 3rd - Fri., April 6th, and
he Science test - Tues., April 10th & Wed., April 11th.
We test in the mornings from 10:15 to 12:40. If at all possible, please avoid appoints on these days which might require your child to be absent. It is also important that students not leave during the test, as students must finish the test the day they start. Unfortunately, this is a lot of testing that we as teachers a required to administer. As a team we do our best to keep as much instruction time intact without overwhelming the students.
You can find all the newsletters for the year and other fun pictures including a video of Sammy and Melody’s “Who Knew” at our classroom blog http://khalesclass.blogspot.com/.
Dates to Remember
No School - Collaboration Day - Monday, February 19th
Barnes and Noble Book Fair - Thursday, March 1st
No School - Teacher Work Day - Friday, March 2nd
2nd Trimester Report Cards - Friday, March 9th
Spring Break - Monday, March 12th - Friday, March 16th
Saturday, February 10, 2018
Saturday, February 3, 2018
Newsletter, February 2nd
A Peek At What We are Doing in Fifth Grade
We’ve finished our Wax Museum papers and just need to do some additional editing and add
a few images then we’ll print them out. Our next step is to write and practice our speeches.
Each year the students plead with me to let them use notecards and a reassure them that, yes,
they can recite their speech without any notes. They always do great. I love this part the most
as I often see students begin to grow in their self confidence.
Here is a note from Mrs. Nimlo regarding the Science fair.
Hello Parents,
I am very excited to announce the date for the 2018 Science Fair & Invention Convention!
Thursday, March 29th, 2018
Zach Elementary's Flex Room
Setup: 3:40-4:30
Open Viewing: 4:30-5:00 Judging 5:00-6:00
Winners announced: 6:15
Please read the rules and expectations for the Invention Convention & Science Fair.
All entries must be received by March 12, 2018
Winners will qualify for the PSD Museum of Discovery Science Fair in April.
If your child is interested in participating, please review the website for rules and requirements before signing up.
Info can be found on Mrs. Nimlo's website: www.mrsnimlo.weebly.com
Valentine’s Day is Wednesday, February 14th. Before our class Valentine’s Day party (2:45 to 3:30),
we will have visitors from Kinard and Preston (1:30 to 2:30) here to talk about registering for classes
in sixth grade. In fifth grade, we keep parties simple. We’ll have a competition for the heartiest,
sportiest, and the most unique Valentine's Day Box. The kids will distribute and read their Valentines.
I’ll also pick up a treat for the students to enjoy. If we have time, we’ll play a few games.
Thank you to everyone who gave me their valentine for their student. If you haven’t, please do so as soon as possible. I want every child to have a valentine from their parents.
You can find all the newsletters for the year and other fun pictures including a video of Natalie’s
“Who Knew” at our classroom blog http://khalesclass.blogspot.com/.
Dates to Remember
Middle School Visit at Zach on Wednesday, February 14th at 1:30 followed by a class Valentine’s Day Party.Wax Museum presentation night - Thursday, February 15th from 6:00 to 7:00
Spring Break - Monday, March 12th - Friday, March 16th
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