January is almost over!

Milestone #2 – I am so proud of all the hard work that all the students did to complete Milestone #2. It is, by far, the best work I have seen in a long time. I understand exhibitions can be tedious, however, if you work a little at a time to complete them, it doesn’t seem so difficult.

Milestone #3 – Milestone #3 is due on Thursday, February 17th. This milestone consists of ALL visual aids for the state project. This means that your Power Point or display board along with your billboards, brochures, etc. for each city. Examples of milestone #3 work will be posted on the wiki and sent home on Monday, January 31st.

Homework – Homework is assigned every day. It is important for students to complete each assignment with the best of their ability. Homework is assigned to help reinforce skills talked about and discussed in class. Please encourage students to complete their homework and turn it in daily.

Have a great weekend!

Milestone 2

Way to go! Everyone did a great job turning in their first milestone. Milestone #2 is right around the corner. Below you will find the information for the milestone.

State Project 1st Trimester


State Milestone 2-Reminder

Happy New Year!

It is hard to believe that we have started a new year. It is even harder to believe that we have finished the first week of school of the New Year. Wow!

No School – There is no school on Friday, January 13th and Monday, January 17th.

MAP Testing – We will be MAP testing next week Monday through Wednesday.

Milestones / Exhibitions – A reminder was sent home with the milestone dates as well as another copy of milestone #1. (All on the one sheet of paper). Just as a reminder, Milestone #1 is due on Wednesday, January 12th. Milestone #1 is a list of resources that will be used to complete the state project. Don’t forget a parent’s signature.

Book Order – Book orders are a great way to purchase books for a reduced price. There are a lot of interesting books offered by scholastic. The book order will be due on Tuesday, January 18th.

Break is Here!

The long awaited holiday vacation is officially upon us. We have worked so hard since September, and this is a well-needed break. I hope that you all have a safe and happy holiday. School resumes on TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2011. This is a change of date. Please mark your calendars accordingly.

It is important for students to continue reading over the break. Please make sure that your child is reading for at least 20 minutes every day. There is also a weekend writing assignment the students should complete over break. Don’t forget exhibition work. The first exhibition milestone is due on January 12th.

End of the Week Notes

Exhibitions – We are finished with our first trimester exhibitions! I have been truly impressed with the effort and presentations. Thank you parents for continuing to support your children.

Narratives – Narratives will go home on Thursday, December 16th.

Book Order – Book order money is due on Monday, December 6th.

Recess – Classes go outside daily, weather permitting. Please make sure that your child is dressed for the weather; this means, hats, coats, gloves, boots, etc.

Boots – Boots are not apart of uniform. Students should bring their uniform shoes with them on the days they wear their boots.

No School – There will be no school December 18th through January 2nd. School resumes on Monday, January 3rd.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Project - Our class has been reading Maze of Bones, a part of the 39 Clues series. This is a fun and exciting mystery involving the Cahill family. We have learned that Benjamin Franklin is a descendent of the Cahill Family.
Today, our class, along with Mr. Curran’s class conducted research around Benjamin Franklin. With this research, students created a Glogster. Glogster is a virtual poster. Students received a log in and password to their individual Glogster.

Exhibitions – Exhibitions begin next week. I am very excited to see each student’s presentation. This is one of my favorite times of the year. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me.

Break – It is my hope that each of you enjoys your break. We will see you on Monday.

Extra! Extra! Read All About It!

Milestone #4 – Milestone #4 is now due on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD. Students who have been working on their milestone are urged to turn it in early, that way changes can be made and questions can be asked prior to the due date.

No School – Thursday, November 25th and Friday, November 26th.

Parents as Partners – The Parents as Partners meeting will be held on THURSDAY this week instead of Wednesday. Thursday’s meeting will begin at 5:00.

Candy Orders – Candy Orders will arrive at school on November 24th. Please plan on picking up your orders that day.