Newsletter, February 1st

A Peek At What We are Doing in Fifth Grade

Last week, the fifth grader’s recognized another group of students for their “Fifth-Grade Awesomeness.” Here is a picture.




Today was the teacher’s turn to recognize students as Super Zephs for showing one of the 4 traits of ROAR. We recognized Nicholas, MacKayla, Lara, and Phoenix. (Sorry, I didn’t get a picture.)

We’re almost finished with our Wax Museum papers. Next week we’ll do some additional editing and add a few images and other text features. Today we talked about costumes so your child should be talking about that with you this weekend. Near the end of the week, we’ll be writing our speeches. Each year the students plead with me to let them use notecards for their speech 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.

Next Friday, we’ll have visitors here from Kinard and Preston to talk to the students about their class selection for 6th Grade. Your child may have picked up the packet, that the schools provide at one of the school’s one house. If so, they won’t be given anything knew, but this is an opportunity to as the counselors any questions.

Valentine’s Day is Thursday, February 14th. 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 Pedro’s “Who Knew” at our classroom blog http://khalesclass.blogspot.com/.

Dates to Remember
Middle School Visit at Zach on Friday, February 8th at 1:30
Valentine Party on Thursday, February 14th from 2:45 to 3:30

No School - Monday, February 18th
Wax Museum presentation night - Thursday, February 21st from 6:00 to 7:00
Spring Break - Monday, March 18th - Friday, March 22nd