Friday, February 8, 2019
Newsletter, February 8th
A Peek At What We are Doing in Fifth Grade
Preston and Kinard visited with the students and gave them registration packets. Preston forms are due Friday, February 22nd. Kinard forms are due Thursday, February 28th. I’m happy to collect the forms and send them on to the middle schools, but I’ll need to have them before the due date. If you have questions, please contact the middle school directly.
We are making great progress on our Wax Museum project. Students drafted their speeches this week. We’ll make revisions next week and begin memorizing them. Yes, I did say memorizing them. If you need any help with your child’s costume, please let me know. Keep in mind that your child doesn’t need to look exactly like their Wax Museum person. I’ve had many families in the past have had great luck putting together a costume with the help of Goodwill.
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 Bella’s “Who Knew” at our classroom blog http://khalesclass.blogspot.com/.
Dates to Remember
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
Zach Elementary Science Fair - March 12th
Preston and Kinard visited with the students and gave them registration packets. Preston forms are due Friday, February 22nd. Kinard forms are due Thursday, February 28th. I’m happy to collect the forms and send them on to the middle schools, but I’ll need to have them before the due date. If you have questions, please contact the middle school directly.
We are making great progress on our Wax Museum project. Students drafted their speeches this week. We’ll make revisions next week and begin memorizing them. Yes, I did say memorizing them. If you need any help with your child’s costume, please let me know. Keep in mind that your child doesn’t need to look exactly like their Wax Museum person. I’ve had many families in the past have had great luck putting together a costume with the help of Goodwill.
The Zach Science Fair & Invention Convention
will be held on March 12th, 2019 and is open to all 3rd-5th grade students.
Winning 4th & 5th graders will have the opportunity to participate in the
Fort Collins Museum of Discover Science & Engineering Fair on Saturday, March 30th.
Please sign up to participate by February 20th at www.mrsnimlo.weebly.com
Information and project ideas can also be found on Mrs. Nimlo's website. If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Nimlo at jnimlo@psdschools.org
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 Bella’s “Who Knew” at our classroom blog http://khalesclass.blogspot.com/.
Dates to Remember
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
Zach Elementary Science Fair - March 12th
Talent Show - Friday, March 15th from 1:00 to 3:30
Spring Break - Monday, March 18th - Friday, March 22nd
Spring Break - Monday, March 18th - Friday, March 22nd
Sunday, February 3, 2019
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
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
Wax Museum presentation night - Thursday, February 21st from 6:00 to 7:00
Spring Break - Monday, March 18th - Friday, March 22nd
Sunday, January 20, 2019
Newsletter, January 18th
A Peek At What We are Doing in Fifth Grade
Just a reminder that there is no school on Monday in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. I apologize for not adding this to our dates to remember.
Friday was the due date for completing school of choice forms for Kinard. If your child is planning to attend Preston, there were no forms to complete. Friday, February 8th, counselors from both middle schools will be here to talk to the students about their 6th grade classes.
Wax Museum is off to a great start. The students have completed the research part by reading and taking notes on a biography and 3 additional sources. Next week we’ll be organizing our notes into categories and classifying the categories. We’ll begin flash drafting our informational books on Friday.
Edible cells are due on Friday. I can’t wait to see their amazing creations along with their informative posters that include the cell part, it’s function, and what was used to make it. We’ll also be taking a cells test and classification test that day.
You should have received a blank envelope in your child’s Friday Folder last week. As a special treat for your child, I would like you to send a personal Valentine message to your child for him or her to open with his or her other Valentines that day. To keep this a surprise, please return your note to school in this envelope on or before Friday, February 8th, and I will put the note in your child’s Valentine box right before the party.
Thursday, January 24th we are having a reunification drill. Hopefully, you’ve seen the emails from Mrs. Thomas regarding what will happen during this drill.
CMAS testing will be between April 2nd - 18th. If possible, please avoid taking time off from school during these three weeks. I’ll be sending out a detailed testing schedule the end of February.
You can find all the newsletters for the year and other fun pictures including a video of Luke J.’s “Who Knew” at our classroom blog http://khalesclass.blogspot.com/.
Dates to Remember:
Thursday, January 24th - Reunification Drill
Friday, February 8th - Middle School counselors from Preston and Kinard will come to Zach to speak to the fifth graders about their middle school.
Thursday, February 14th - Valentine’s Day Party
Monday, February 18th - No School - Teacher Collaboration Day
Thursday, February 21st - 6:00 to 7:00 - Wax Museum Night
Just a reminder that there is no school on Monday in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. I apologize for not adding this to our dates to remember.
Friday was the due date for completing school of choice forms for Kinard. If your child is planning to attend Preston, there were no forms to complete. Friday, February 8th, counselors from both middle schools will be here to talk to the students about their 6th grade classes.
Wax Museum is off to a great start. The students have completed the research part by reading and taking notes on a biography and 3 additional sources. Next week we’ll be organizing our notes into categories and classifying the categories. We’ll begin flash drafting our informational books on Friday.
Edible cells are due on Friday. I can’t wait to see their amazing creations along with their informative posters that include the cell part, it’s function, and what was used to make it. We’ll also be taking a cells test and classification test that day.
You should have received a blank envelope in your child’s Friday Folder last week. As a special treat for your child, I would like you to send a personal Valentine message to your child for him or her to open with his or her other Valentines that day. To keep this a surprise, please return your note to school in this envelope on or before Friday, February 8th, and I will put the note in your child’s Valentine box right before the party.
Thursday, January 24th we are having a reunification drill. Hopefully, you’ve seen the emails from Mrs. Thomas regarding what will happen during this drill.
CMAS testing will be between April 2nd - 18th. If possible, please avoid taking time off from school during these three weeks. I’ll be sending out a detailed testing schedule the end of February.
You can find all the newsletters for the year and other fun pictures including a video of Luke J.’s “Who Knew” at our classroom blog http://khalesclass.blogspot.com/.
Dates to Remember:
Thursday, January 24th - Reunification Drill
Friday, February 8th - Middle School counselors from Preston and Kinard will come to Zach to speak to the fifth graders about their middle school.
Thursday, February 14th - Valentine’s Day Party
Monday, February 18th - No School - Teacher Collaboration Day
Thursday, February 21st - 6:00 to 7:00 - Wax Museum Night
Friday, January 11, 2019
Newsletter, January 11th
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 2019.
We started research on our people for Wax Museum by locating and reading online sources. We’ll start our biographies on Monday. Our goal is to have our biographies completed by Friday, January 17th. Although the students have 40 minutes to read in class each day, they should be reading at home too. For some students, especially those with longer biographies, I will give them the weekend to finish so that they are ready to begin planning and drafting their research paper on Thursday, January 24th.
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 involve making a poster as well so encourage your child to read the expectations carefully. The projects are due Friday, January 25th.
I realize that I’ve given the students quite a bit these first two weeks back from the break. I explained to my class that 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.
You should have received a blank envelope in your child’s Friday Folder. As a special treat for your child, I would like you to send a personal Valentine message to your child for him or her to open with his or her other Valentines that day. To keep this a surprise, please return your note to school in this envelope on or before Friday, February 8th, and I will put the note in your child’s Valentine box right before the party.
On Thursday, January 17th, we are going to the symphony in the morning. Students are encouraged to dress appropriately - nicer than regular school clothes.
You can find all the newsletters for the year at our classroom blog http://khalesclass.blogspot.com/.
Dates to Remember:
Thursday, January 17th - Field Trip to the Symphony
Friday, January 18th - School of Choice Application deadline to attend Kinard.
Friday, February 8th - Middle School counselors from Preston and Kinard will come to Zach to speak to the fifth graders about their middle school.
Thursday, February 14th - Valentine’s Day Party
Thursday, February 21st - 6:00 to 7:00 - Wax Museum Night
Thursday, January 17th - Field Trip to the Symphony
Friday, January 18th - School of Choice Application deadline to attend Kinard.
Friday, February 8th - Middle School counselors from Preston and Kinard will come to Zach to speak to the fifth graders about their middle school.
Thursday, February 14th - Valentine’s Day Party
Thursday, February 21st - 6:00 to 7:00 - Wax Museum Night
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