Newsletter January 27th

A Peek At What We are Doing in Fifth Grade

I love the Wax Museum project.  The students always work so hard and seem to really enjoy learning about someone new.  Next week we will do the final revisions to our informational books and begin writing our speeches.  We talked a little bit today about the costume today.  Your child will need his or her costume for the dress rehearsal at school that day as well as that evening.  

Valentine’s Day is Tuesday, February 14th from 2:45 to 3:30.  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 some juice boxes and cookies for the kids.  If we have time, we’ll play a few games.  

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 3rd, and I will put the note in your child’s Valentine box right before the party.

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

Dates to Remember

Engineer’s Day - February 13th from 2:00 to 3:15

Valentine's Day Party - February 14th from 2:45 to 3:30.

Middle Counselor Visit - February 15th at 1:30.

Wax Museum - Thursday, February 16th from 6:00 to 7:00

Spring Break - Monday, March 13th - Friday, March 17th

Newsletter January 20th

A Peek At What We are Doing in Fifth Grade

We have had a crazy week.  Earlier in the week, we took Math Maps.  On Thursday, we enjoyed a performance from the Fort Collins Symphony.  Today, a speaker spoke to the school about preventing bullying.  We also shared our amazing edible cell projects.  After finishing our biographies, we flash drafted our informational books.  We have been busy.

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 3rd, and I will put the note in your child’s Valentine box right before the party.

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

Dates to Remember

School of Choice deadline - January 27th.

Engineer’s Day - February 13th from 2:00 to 3:15

Valentine's Day Party - February 14th from 2:45 to 3:30.

Middle Counselor Visit - February 15th at 1:30.

Wax Museum - Thursday, February 16th from 6:00 to 7:00

Spring Break - Monday, March 13th - Friday, March 17th

Happy Birthday

Happy belated birthday, Yousuf!

Newsletter January 13th

A Peek At What We are Doing in Fifth Grade

Although it was hard for everyone to get back into the routine of school again, I think we are off to a great 2017.  

We started reading and taking notes on our biographies for Wax Museum this week.  Our goal was to finish this week, but I have a few students that are taking the weekend to finish.  

Your child also brought home a note this week about the edible cell project.  I believe students learn so much from the process of making the project than what can be seen in ultimate product.  Don’t worry if the cell looks yucky!

We’ll be taking Winter Maps testing next week. Math Maps will be on Tuesday, January 17th and Wednesday, January 18th .  Reading Maps will be on Monday, January 23rd and Tuesday, January 24th.

On Thursday, January 19th, 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 and other fun pictures including a video of Yousuf’s “Who Knew” at our classroom blog http://khalesclass.blogspot.com/.

Dates to Remember

No School - Monday, January 16th

Preston’s Incoming 6th Grade Family Night - Tuesday, January 17th from 6:00 to 8:30.

Symphony Field Trip - Thursday, January 19th 10:00 to 12:00

School of Choice deadline - January 27th.

Wax Museum - Thursday, February 16th from 6:00 to 7:00

Newsletter December 23rd

A Peek At What We are Doing in Fifth Grade

It’s finally here.  Winter Break.  I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas and enjoy time relaxing with family.   

Your child has picked his or her top choice for Wax Museum.  When we return in January, I will have a biography ready for your child to read and take notes.  We’ll have plenty of time to do our research when we return so there is no need to do any work over the break.

We’ll be taking Winter Maps testing the first few weeks back.  Math Maps will be on Tuesday, January 17th and Wednesday, January 18th .  Reading Maps will be on Monday, January 23rd and Tuesday, January 24th.

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

Dates to Remember

Kinard’s Incoming 6th Grade Family Night  - Thursday, January 12th from 6:00 to 8:30.  

Preston’s Incoming 6th Grade Family Night - Tuesday, January 17th from 6:00 to 8:30.

Symphony Field Trip - Thursday, January 19th 10:00 to 12:00

School of Choice deadline - January 27th.

Wax Museum - Thursday, February 16th from 6:00 to 7:00

Happy Birthday

Happy early birthday, Erika!

Birthdays

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

Happy Birthday, Chase.