News from Mrs. Denny’s Class
Last Newsletter
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Important Dates
May:
24- Lucky Strike Bowling Trip
26 Yearbook Signing
28 Last Day of School- ½ day, no after school. Regular Friday Dress Code Applies.

Academics:

Science- We are almost finished viewing the wonderful planet power point presentations. The students did a fantastic job collecting information about their planet and creating their presentation.

Social Studies: We are working on the pillars of character and exploration.

Reading: We are going to try and finish the book, The Sign of the Beaver, by Elizabeth George Speare.
If we do not finish the book in class, this might be a good choice for summer reading.

Writing: We will be self-assessing this week.

Counseling: Mrs. Russell did a yearly review of all counseling lessons this year. She asked students how they have changed this year.

Summer Work: I highly recommend that your child continues to practice reading, writing and math over the summer.

Checking out a book or two from the library and keeping a literature log about what they are reading is a wonderful way to practice both reading and writing.

Working out of a math workbook and/or practicing math facts a few times per week will also ensure that your child is maintaining all of the skills they learned this year (workbooks can be found at teacher stores, Target, Walmart and even the dollar store).

A Note from Mrs. Denny:
I want to thank you all for a wonderful year. I have enjoyed these students and wish them all the best in 6th grade. Our room is full of personality, and I will miss each and every one of them.

Lost Text Books: All text books will be collected on Monday, May 24th. If your child has lost a text book this year, they will not receive their report card until a replacement fee of $45.00 is paid at the front desk. I will send home notes to those students who have lost books.

Lost Literature Books: Some students have lost their copy of the Sign of the Beaver. These books cost $5.00 to replace. I will send home a note with your child if he/she has lost this book. Report cards will be held until the replacement fee is paid to me or at the front desk.

5th Grade Fun Day: On Tuesday, May 25th, the 5th grade will be celebrating the end of a successful year. We will be playing kickball and having a barbeque with our 5th grade friends. Please have your child wear sunscreen. I will tell your child what the dress code is for the day on Monday.

Poetry Books: Don’t forget…the poetry books will be back from the publisher in the middle of June. You may stop by the office and pick up your child’s book after June 21st. You will treasure this keepsake forever!

Communication: Don’t forget if there is a week that your child does not show you our class newsletter, you can always go onto the LPA web site, click on “Central Teachers”, click on “Mrs. Denny” and then click on “Blogspot” to read it electronically.