This month brings us closer to spring! That's something to celebrate.
My students completed the DWA (Direct Writing Assessment) on Tuesday, and I was so impressed with the serious effort they put forth. They definitely stayed in the struggle.
Five students even worked through lunch. We brought their lunches to them, so they could continue until they were happy with their final product. I was so proud of all of them. I won't know the results of the test for several months (you may even have to wait until their 6th grade teachers give you the scores), but I walked around the room reading over their shoulders, and I almost laughed out loud--with joy. I know that most of them will achieve a high score.
SEP conferences will begin Monday, March 4. I'm eager to visit with each of you again. If you didn't see an SEP schedule, please look in your child's backpack or contact me. I still haven't heard back from some of you. At SEP's we will register your child for 6th grade. Please come prepared to make a choice in band, orchestra, or arts. Arts consists of one half year of visual art and one half year of art/music appreciation. Remember, school ends at 2:30 every day that week.
The spelling bee was last week, and we are proud of Hannah and Jake, who represented our class.
Despite the difficulty of the words, they stood up with dignity and did a great job. I'm sure I couldn't have spelled many of those words.
We enjoyed a presentation on electricity from Wattsmart. This was a great kickoff to our current electricity unit. This company will give our class $50 for supplies if everyone brings back the electricity survey we sent home. Please sit down with your child and fill this out together. Thanks.
We are now learning about complete circuits, conductors, and insulators in science. I love this unit!
In social studies, we've moved past the Civil War and will be learning about
World War I and 2. Some of these students are avid history scholars already. I loved seeing all the Civil War projects come in. Outstanding work.
I hope your child has been serenading you with the harmonica:) One student told me that his bus driver outlawed harmonica playing on the bus. I laughed, thinking about that poor driver. Thanks for your patience in their learning process. We will perform in Arts Night in April, then again in our Memorial Day Program in May.
Miss Hartline is my new student teacher. She comes from Bullfrog and has spent her life around Lake Powell. I'm happy to have her in our classroom. I can see already that she will be a great asset in our class during the next five weeks.
Calendar:
March 4-8--SEP Conferences
March 11--Spring Pictures
March 13--Book orders due
March 14, 15--School musical
March 15--3rd Term Ends
March 21--Science Fair
March 27-29--Spring Break (no school)
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
February 2013
This month is filled with activities. Some you need to be aware of, and others you might just find interesting.
First, we have begun learning how to play the harmonica. I'm sure you know all about that. One of my students said she played some of the songs over and over for her family:) Students need to bring their harmonicas to school on Fridays and an occasional Wednesday so we can practice together. We will plan to perform at Arts Night in March.
Civil War Project. Your child has a list of project ideas that s/he can choose from to share with the class on Friday, February 22. S/he has two weeks to complete one of those projects. Please ask them how they are doing on this.
The Magic of Writing Contest entries were due to be handed in to me on Wednesday, 6th. This allows me a chance to read them and offer help in editing and revising, if needed. If this was not possible, I will allow an extra day. Mrs. Marriott needs them Friday morning. SUU English classes will then read them and select winning entries from each grade level. The SUU students will also give feedback on how students can improve their writing.
Worker's Holiday will be this coming Monday (11th), IF we have enough snow. You can read all the details in the newsletter that went home Wednesday.
My class will have a student teacher, beginning on the 22nd. Her name is Shannon Hartline, and she'll be with us for five weeks. I'm looking forward to having her join our class.
We will have a short Valentine Party on the 14th. Students can bring a Valentine for their classmates, and a treat, if they choose. We'll take time to play a game and share cards and treats.
Our class is scheduled to take the Direct Writing Assessment (DWA) on February 26 at 9:00 AM. We have been working hard, writing and revising, trying to raise essay scores on the Utah Write web site. I am really proud of the persistence these students have exhibited. They are staying in the struggle, and they are seeing results for their efforts. A score over 22 is a good score, and we have students who have achieved scores of 26 and above. Wow!
We are learning about Static Electricity and will begin studying Current Electricity next week.
We are not requiring our 5th graders to enter the science fair (in March), but we strongly encourage it. If they choose not to enter, they will need to write a research paper. The details of this are included with the newsletter and progress reports on Wednesday.
This is a hard-working group of students, and I enjoy teaching them. I appreciate your support. Please let me know if I can better help your child succeed in school.
Sincerely,
Jeanne Payne
First, we have begun learning how to play the harmonica. I'm sure you know all about that. One of my students said she played some of the songs over and over for her family:) Students need to bring their harmonicas to school on Fridays and an occasional Wednesday so we can practice together. We will plan to perform at Arts Night in March.
Civil War Project. Your child has a list of project ideas that s/he can choose from to share with the class on Friday, February 22. S/he has two weeks to complete one of those projects. Please ask them how they are doing on this.
The Magic of Writing Contest entries were due to be handed in to me on Wednesday, 6th. This allows me a chance to read them and offer help in editing and revising, if needed. If this was not possible, I will allow an extra day. Mrs. Marriott needs them Friday morning. SUU English classes will then read them and select winning entries from each grade level. The SUU students will also give feedback on how students can improve their writing.
Worker's Holiday will be this coming Monday (11th), IF we have enough snow. You can read all the details in the newsletter that went home Wednesday.
My class will have a student teacher, beginning on the 22nd. Her name is Shannon Hartline, and she'll be with us for five weeks. I'm looking forward to having her join our class.
We will have a short Valentine Party on the 14th. Students can bring a Valentine for their classmates, and a treat, if they choose. We'll take time to play a game and share cards and treats.
Our class is scheduled to take the Direct Writing Assessment (DWA) on February 26 at 9:00 AM. We have been working hard, writing and revising, trying to raise essay scores on the Utah Write web site. I am really proud of the persistence these students have exhibited. They are staying in the struggle, and they are seeing results for their efforts. A score over 22 is a good score, and we have students who have achieved scores of 26 and above. Wow!
We are learning about Static Electricity and will begin studying Current Electricity next week.
We are not requiring our 5th graders to enter the science fair (in March), but we strongly encourage it. If they choose not to enter, they will need to write a research paper. The details of this are included with the newsletter and progress reports on Wednesday.
This is a hard-working group of students, and I enjoy teaching them. I appreciate your support. Please let me know if I can better help your child succeed in school.
Sincerely,
Jeanne Payne
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