January 17, 2018

Here’s What’s Happening in 5th Grade

 January 17, 2018

Events Coming Up:

We hope you can take advantage of the Cedar North Community Education classes
offered by our district.  These are held at North Elementary School. These include art
studio classes, geology, and chess clubs. Your child can get math tutoring there as well
(MTTh at 3:30-5:30, and W at 1:30-3:30).  

Our school Spelling Bee will be held February 13 (class tests will be given tomorrow, and
two students from each class will be selected). Winners on the school level will compete in
the Region. Our school Talent Show auditions will be held March 14. If your child is
interested, s/he can start preparing for that.  

You should have received an email concerning the Chemistry Competition.
The test will be administered to 5th grade students today and tomorrow, and a
South Elementary team will be formed. This team of 4-6 students will compete at
SUU Monday, March 12.  Tomorrow (Thursday 18th) the Code Changers will visit our
5th grades.  We are always thrilled to participate in STEM activities.  

DARE essays (information essays; typed) are due on Friday 19th.  
Students have all the information they need in their DARE booklets, but they will need
to complete this at home. If they don’t have access to a computer, they can come to school
early or stay in for break.

SEP Conferences are coming up the first week of February. Look for an SEP schedule
coming home today with your child’s progress report. If you need to make a change,
feel free to write your child’s name in a blank spot on the form.
We’re looking forward to discussing your child’s progress during February 5-9.  

Civil War Project:  Students in Mrs. Payne’s class are working on a Civil War Project.
Since most of the work on this project will be done at home, a form was sent home last
week with a list of ideas to choose from. If your child is having a difficult time coming up
with a project, have him/her show you the list and you can offer help. These projects will
be presented to the class anytime between January 15-26.  Thanks!  

As always, we appreciate your continued support in our efforts to help your child succeed
in school. We value your insights and concerns as we work together in this important effort.  

   Mrs. Payne, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Little

A personal note from Mrs. Payne:

Thank you for all your gifts for our classroom (and for me personally!)
I was surprised by the outpouring of warmth I received from you all.  
I wrote thank you cards and gave them to your children with the hope
that they would make it home to you.  However, I noticed that one of my
students was using his card as a bookmark :)   I want you to know that you
are doing an awesome job raising responsible, respectful children.  
Thank you!