I am so excited to have the first week under our belts. It has been an adjustment for both the students and myself. The first week is usually the hardest because we are getting used to school, new teacher/students, etc. I know that this year is going to be a great year. All that being said, there are a few things you need to be made aware of:
COLD!!! – Despite the warm temperatures outside, it is very cold in our classroom. Please make sure that if your student is cold they bring a uniform sweater. Sweaters should NOT have zippers or hoods.
Pencil boxes / bags – Our desks are becoming more cluttered as we move through the school year. To help eliminate this problem, please make sure that your child has a pencil box or bag to hold their things in.
MAP testing – MAP testing begins next week. We will be taking the test Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1:30 to 2:30. These test are important as they drive my instruction of each individual student. Please explain to your child the importance of the assessment. The MEAP test, the state of Michigan’s test, will begin in October.
Snack – healthy snacks are a good way to keep your child’s energy up. Please make sure you pack a snack for your child.
Peanut Free – we are a peanut free classroom. Please make sure that the items you pack in your child’s lunch and snack do not contain peanut products.
AMPT – We do NOT have gym for the first 6 weeks of school. Our AMPT schedule is as follows:
M – Art
T – Technology
W – Music
Th – Art
Fr – Technology
Blog – Please visit our blog often to get caught up on the happenings of our class. Once there, you may subscribe to the blog. By subscribing to the blog, you will be updated, via email, when the blog is updated. Just make sure you confirm the email that is sent to your in box. The address is: mrslwmartin.blogspot.com
Back to School Night – Back to School Night will be held on Wednesday, September 19th. Look for more information to come about this great event.
Please feel free to contact me. You can reach me by phone at: 313-874-9800 ext. 2303 or you can email me at lmartin@uprep.com. Emailing me is the best method of contacting me. I check my email often throughout the day and usually don’t check my voicemail until the end of the day. I will do my best to return your call or email as quickly as possible.
Friday, September 7, 2012
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Welcome Back!
Wow! It is the first day of school! I can't believe it. This is a very exciting time and I can't wait to share it with you and your family.
Unfortunately, I will be arriving late to school today. It is my daughter's first day of Kindergarten and need to bring her in.
I can't wait to start an amazing year with all of you!
Mrs. Martin
Friday, February 10, 2012
Reminders
No School – February 22 – February 26. School resumes on Monday, February 27.
Milestones – all students should be working towards their exhibition interest project. Below are the milestone dates for the rest of the semester
Milestone #2 – Thursday, March 22nd
Milestone #3 – Thursday, May 17th
Exhibition Week begins May 21st
Additional Exhibition Work – as a class we will be working on creating additional projects to present during exhibitions. A majority of the work will be completed in class; however, there is a slight possibility that they will need to be finished at home. More detailed instructions will be sent home next week.
Homework – Please encourage your child to complete his or her homework on a nightly basis.
Milestones – all students should be working towards their exhibition interest project. Below are the milestone dates for the rest of the semester
Milestone #2 – Thursday, March 22nd
Milestone #3 – Thursday, May 17th
Exhibition Week begins May 21st
Additional Exhibition Work – as a class we will be working on creating additional projects to present during exhibitions. A majority of the work will be completed in class; however, there is a slight possibility that they will need to be finished at home. More detailed instructions will be sent home next week.
Homework – Please encourage your child to complete his or her homework on a nightly basis.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
End of January Notes
No School – There is no school on Friday, February 3. Teachers will be analyzing data on this day.
Milestone #1 – The fifth grade students will not be participating in Milestone #1. The due date for the milestone is the Thursday after we return from camp. The fifth grade teachers have decided that we are not requiring students to turn in Milestone #1. That does not mean students should not be working towards their exhibition. Please encourage students to keep up the hard work and prepare for Milestone #2.
Camp – We will leave for camp on Monday, February 6th at 8:30. Please make sure students are at school on time. Students should meet in the gym with all of their things. We will return on Wednesday, February 8th between 2:00 and 2:30. All camp information should be turned in prior to us leaving on Monday.
New Semester – a new semester has begun. This should be thought of as a clean slate for everyone. Please encourage your child to put his/her best foot forward by doing their best in class, completing their homework, or studying for an assessment.
Milestone #1 – The fifth grade students will not be participating in Milestone #1. The due date for the milestone is the Thursday after we return from camp. The fifth grade teachers have decided that we are not requiring students to turn in Milestone #1. That does not mean students should not be working towards their exhibition. Please encourage students to keep up the hard work and prepare for Milestone #2.
Camp – We will leave for camp on Monday, February 6th at 8:30. Please make sure students are at school on time. Students should meet in the gym with all of their things. We will return on Wednesday, February 8th between 2:00 and 2:30. All camp information should be turned in prior to us leaving on Monday.
New Semester – a new semester has begun. This should be thought of as a clean slate for everyone. Please encourage your child to put his/her best foot forward by doing their best in class, completing their homework, or studying for an assessment.
Friday, January 13, 2012
Happy New Year!
Camp Reminder – Camp is fast approaching, and I hope you are ready. I know I am. As a reminder, camp is February 6th – 8th. We depart the school on Monday, the 6th, at 8:30. We will arrive back to the school on Wednesday, the 8th, at 2:30 or so. All camp money is due on Friday, January 27th. The cost is $150. If you participated in the fund raiser, you have been notified of the amount you owe. Cash only please.
Camp Chaperones – If you volunteered to be a chaperone, and you received a packet, please have all the forms and necessary fingerprinting done by Friday, January 27th. It is very important that this is completed by this date so we know the exact number of chaperones we have attending.
No School – There is no school on Monday, January 16th in observation of Martin Luther King Jr. In addition, there is no school on Monday, January 23rd for records day for teachers.
Exhibitions / Milestones – It is time to start thinking about our last exhibition. Next week, I will begin speaking with each child about what they would like to do their interest project on. Please have the same conversation with your child this weekend. The milestone dates are as follows:
• Milestone #1 – ALL the resources you will be using to complete your exhibition – Thursday, February 9th
• Milestone #2 – ALL the information you will be using to complete your exhibition, in your own words – Thursday, March 22nd
• Milestone #3 – COMPLETED visual aids – Thursday, May 17th
• Exhibition week begins Monday, May 21st
Camp Chaperones – If you volunteered to be a chaperone, and you received a packet, please have all the forms and necessary fingerprinting done by Friday, January 27th. It is very important that this is completed by this date so we know the exact number of chaperones we have attending.
No School – There is no school on Monday, January 16th in observation of Martin Luther King Jr. In addition, there is no school on Monday, January 23rd for records day for teachers.
Exhibitions / Milestones – It is time to start thinking about our last exhibition. Next week, I will begin speaking with each child about what they would like to do their interest project on. Please have the same conversation with your child this weekend. The milestone dates are as follows:
• Milestone #1 – ALL the resources you will be using to complete your exhibition – Thursday, February 9th
• Milestone #2 – ALL the information you will be using to complete your exhibition, in your own words – Thursday, March 22nd
• Milestone #3 – COMPLETED visual aids – Thursday, May 17th
• Exhibition week begins Monday, May 21st
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Book Fair - Thursday
Come to Our Book Fair
Family Event
You’re invited!
December 8, 2011
12:30-6:30p.m.
UPA Ellen Thompson – Gym
Come and enjoy refreshments and a surprise guest!
Cash, Credit, and Debit are all welcome.
I hope to see you there!
Family Event
You’re invited!
December 8, 2011
12:30-6:30p.m.
UPA Ellen Thompson – Gym
Come and enjoy refreshments and a surprise guest!
Cash, Credit, and Debit are all welcome.
I hope to see you there!
Camp and Exhibition information
Camp Reminders
Fund raising forms and money are due on Wednesday, December 7th. Cash only, no checks.
The candy will be delivered to the school the week of the 19th. A specific date will be given to you once the orders have been returned.
Camp Meeting – Thursday, December 8th at 4:00. The meeting will take place on the third floor. Please come with questions you might have. If you would like to be a chaperone, please make sure that you attend this meeting.
Exhibitions
Milestone #3 is due on Thursday, December 8. Milestone #3 is all completed visual aids for the exhibition.
Please find the exhibition schedule below. Please arrive on time, and with all necessary work.
Monday, December 12th
9:00 – 10:00 Joshua
10:00 – 11:00 Samyia
11:00 – 12:00
1:00 – 2:00 Kourtney
Tuesday, December 13th
9:00 – 10:00 Chase
10:00 – 11:00 Bakari
11:00 – 12:00
1:00 – 2:00 Ryan
Wednesday, December 14th
9:00 – 10:00 Kendray
10:00 – 11:00 Myles
11:00 – 12:00
1:00 – 2:00 Keiyaira
Thursday, December 15th
9:00 – 10:00 Paris
10:00 – 11:00 Zaria
11:00 – 12:00 John
1:00 – 2:00 Tamiya
Friday, December 16th
9:00 – 10:00 De’Jana
10:00 – 11:00 Future
11:00 – 12:00 Dennis
1:00 – 2:00 Larry
Fund raising forms and money are due on Wednesday, December 7th. Cash only, no checks.
The candy will be delivered to the school the week of the 19th. A specific date will be given to you once the orders have been returned.
Camp Meeting – Thursday, December 8th at 4:00. The meeting will take place on the third floor. Please come with questions you might have. If you would like to be a chaperone, please make sure that you attend this meeting.
Exhibitions
Milestone #3 is due on Thursday, December 8. Milestone #3 is all completed visual aids for the exhibition.
Please find the exhibition schedule below. Please arrive on time, and with all necessary work.
Monday, December 12th
9:00 – 10:00 Joshua
10:00 – 11:00 Samyia
11:00 – 12:00
1:00 – 2:00 Kourtney
Tuesday, December 13th
9:00 – 10:00 Chase
10:00 – 11:00 Bakari
11:00 – 12:00
1:00 – 2:00 Ryan
Wednesday, December 14th
9:00 – 10:00 Kendray
10:00 – 11:00 Myles
11:00 – 12:00
1:00 – 2:00 Keiyaira
Thursday, December 15th
9:00 – 10:00 Paris
10:00 – 11:00 Zaria
11:00 – 12:00 John
1:00 – 2:00 Tamiya
Friday, December 16th
9:00 – 10:00 De’Jana
10:00 – 11:00 Future
11:00 – 12:00 Dennis
1:00 – 2:00 Larry
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