Newsletter November 18th

A Peek At What We are Doing in Fifth Grade

Report cards came out today. Please review it with your child, keep the report card, sign the envelope, and return the envelope to school.  If you and your child are concerned about a subject, please contact his or her teacher in that area.

Our emails are:

Mrs. Eberle - leberle@psdschools.org

Mr. Kenna - jkenna@psdschools.org

Mrs. Nimlo - jnimlo@psdschools.org

Mr. Norton - jnorton@psdschools.org

Mrs. Oster - jeoster@psdschools.org    

In your child’s Friday Folder, you should find some information regarding Preston and Kinard.  Kinard’s Incoming 6th Grade Family Night is January 12th from 6:00 to 8:30.  Preston’s Incoming 6th Grade Family Night is January 17th from 6:00 to 8:30.  If your child is choosing to attend Kinard, keep in mind that the School of Choice deadline is January 27th.  You do not need to complete a School of Choice form for Preston if you are in their boundary area.  I would recommend attending both information nights if you have not decided which middle school your child will be attending.

You can find all the newsletters for the year and other fun pictures at our classroom blog http://khalesclass.blogspot.com/.

Dates to Remember

Thanksgiving Break - Wednesday, November 23rd - Friday, November 25th

Winter Break - Monday, December 26 - Friday, January 6th

Newsletter November 11th

A Peek At What We are Doing in Fifth Grade

I hope everyone got outside and enjoyed the beautiful weather on Friday.  

For our unit on the Scientific Method, I am conducting my own little experiment that I shared with the class on Thursday.  My hypothesis is that students that study about 5 minutes each night will do better on Friday’s test than those who wait until the last minute.  Those students that participate get extra credit on their test.  To study, the students have their Science Spirals as well as quizlet link in our google classroom.

How is homework going?  The expectation is that your child will read a self-selected book for 20 to 30 minutes each night as well as about 20 to 30 minutes of Math practice.  From time to time, we do assign projects to extend the classroom learning.  At the beginning of the project, we send home a note with the expectations and due date.  Your child should be able to complete these projects mostly independently.

You can find all the newsletters for the year and other fun pictures at our classroom blog http://khalesclass.blogspot.com/.

Dates to Remember

Turkey Drive - Wednesday, November 16th

Scholastic Book Fair - Monday, November 14th - Friday, November 18th

Angel Tree - Tuesday, November 15th - Friday, November 18th  

Report Cards come home on Friday, November 18th.

Thanksgiving Break - Wednesday, November 23rd - Friday, November 25th

Winter Break - Monday, December 26 - Friday, January 6th

Newsletter November 7

A Peek At What We are Doing in Fifth Grade

Students have been doing a great job showing ROAR in specials.  On Thursday, they earned their 10th 5 star day in a row earning them Monster Doughnuts.  They also earned over 400 points earning them an “Everything Day.”  We’ll celebrate on Monday, November 7th.  Students may wear their jammies and bring a comfy chair to sit in.  At the end of the day, they get to have free choice time.  I do allow them to bring in electronics for free choice time.

Thank you to everyone who helped with the Halloween party by either donating supplies, helping to set up and clean up or running a game.  The kids had a good time.

You should be receiving an email soon about a Parent Survey in which you can give feedback on your child’s teacher, me.  I know that we all have busy lives so I wanted to let you know that I value your feedback.

Next week is a short week.  The students don’t have school on Friday to allow the teachers to get report cards completed.  Your child’s report card will come home on Friday, November 18th.

You can find all the newsletters for the year and other fun pictures at our classroom blog http://khalesclass.blogspot.com/.

Dates to Remember

First Trimester ends Thursday, November 10th.

No School/ Teacher Work Day - Friday, November 11th.

Turkey Drive - Wednesday, November 16th

Scholastic Book Fair - Monday, November 14th - Friday, November 18th

Report Cards come home on Friday, November 18th.

Halloween

Happy Birthday

We celebrated two birthdays this week.  Happy Birthday, Ben.

Happy Birthday, Adrian.

Newsletter October 21

A Peek At What We are Doing in Fifth Grade

What did you think of student-led conferences?  Our goal was for students to start reflecting on and to begin to take ownership of their own learning.  Although I feel like I could have done some more coaching before the conference to prepare the kids, I think each student did an amazing job.  If you’d like to give me feedback on our student-led conferences, please go to the following link and complete this survey. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4RJzTMAjrXcO4JRaEhiE1yM81_bDOYrmO6vNH4YnNWw_tgw/viewform

Thank you for donating to the ZEF fund this year. I used part of the funds allocated for my classroom this year to purchase the stability balls and cushions for our flexible seating.  In the past, I have purchased books for our classroom library, supplies for conducting experiments in Science, and supplies for hatching the chickens.

Thank you Katherine Bell for organizing our all-fifth grade Halloween party and the parents that have already signed up to volunteer or bring supplies.  If you have not had a chance to look at the sign-up genius that was sent out, please do.  We still have a few areas that have not been filled.  We are also looking for 3 corn hole games.  If you have one that you would be willing to let us use, please contact Katherine Bell at lulubell_slc@yahoo.com.

On Halloween, Zach Elementary celebrates with an all-school costume parade that starts at 2:15.  After the parade, the fifth graders will head to the cafeteria for an all-fifth grade Halloween party.  Please keep the following in mind when thinking of a costume. Costumes must be elementary-age appropriate. Keep in mind that we have young children viewing the parade.  Masks are acceptable for the parade only. This means that masks cannot be worn before/after the parade in the school. Students need to be able to dress in the costume independently; makeup and hair can be done prior to school. No toy weapons (follow the student code of conduct).

The National Honor Society of Fort Collins High School would like to invite children of all ages to our annual Halloween Carnival! The carnival will take place on Saturday, October 29th from 5-8pm at Fort Collins High School. The cost of admission is $3 or 2 cans - with all profits benefiting the Food Bank of Larimer County. Bring your family for a SPOOKtacular night of facepainting, Pin the Face on the Jack-O-Lantern, Haunted Hallways, and more! Email nhsfchs@gmail.com with any questions you may have."   

If you haven’t had a chance to visit our class classroom blog http://khalesclass.blogspot.com/, you can find some fun school pictures there.  We have two new birthday videos.

Dates to Remember

Halloween Parade - October 31st at 2:15

All-Fifth Grade Halloween Party - in Cafeteria immediately following the parade.

First Trimester ends Thursday, November 10th.

No School/ Teacher Work Day - Friday, November 11th.

Report Cards come home on Friday, November 18th.

Newsletter October 7th

A Peek At What We are Doing in Fifth Grade

ECO Week was a blast. Although it was cold and windy at times, we had beautiful weather and the kids had a great time. We have a few items that were left behind at Eco Week so take a look in the hallway at our Eco Week lost and found if you think your child is missing something. We will have all “lost items” on display during conferences.

   Fall conferences start next, Thursday, October 13th.   Conferences are 20 minutes long so please arrive on time. Please remember these are student led conferences – so students need to attend!  If we find we have more to discuss than the 20 minutes will allow, we will schedule another time to meet so I can honor everyone’s time.        

If you haven’t had a chance to visit our class classroom blog http://khalesclass.blogspot.com/, you can find some fun school pictures there.  I posted a video of the kids eating lunch the first day up at the CSU Mountain Campus.

Enjoy your weekend.

Dates to Remember

Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences - Thursday, October 13th and Friday, October 14th

Halloween Parade - October 31st at 2:15

All-Fifth Grade Halloween Party - in Cafeteria immediately following the parade.