News from Mrs. Denny’s Class
Last Newsletter
denny@lpatucson.org
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.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Sunday, May 16, 2010
News from Mrs. Denny’s Class
May 14, 2010
denny@lpatucson.org
ACADEMICS
Mystery Book Reports:
Many students did not turn in their book report on time (12 students). They know that points are deducted each day that the report is late. This will impact their reading grade.
Science- The solar system is still our focus this week.
Moon journals were turned in on Friday. We will be discussing the results.
Power Point Presentations:
Most students have completed their planet power point presentation.
I would like us all to be able to share them with the whole class. I need your help in this:
If your student was finished this Thursday, their slides were put onto a flash drive by Ms. Cook.
If they were not finished, I need your help:
1. Supply your child with a flash drive so they can transfer their presentation to the drive, and we can show it in class on my laptop. OR
2. Allow your child to use a family email account from school so he/she can send an email with the Power Point attached to your (or your child’s) email address. Once this has been done, you and your child can then send the presentation to me at: denny@lpatucson.org
Social studies- Students worked on cooperation skills this week. We will concentrate on exploration next week.
Math:
A math test was will be given next Tuesday. Students were given a practice test for homework on Friday to help them prepare.
Spelling: Multi-syllabic word test will be given next Tuesday.
Reading: The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare.
Writing: Journal prompts; research and literature responses were the focus this week.
Counseling: Mrs. Russell worked with students on career goals again.
PARENT NOTES:
Teacher Appreciation: Thank you to all who made me feel special for teacher appreciation. Your children are awesome!
Field Day was a blast! It was a great time to come together as a community. Thank you to all those who sent in oranges and water!
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.
Field Trip Reminder: Be sure to turn in the bowling permission slip and money. The cost for each student will be $5.50. Please send cash, or a check payable to “Lucky Strike Bowling.” Our volunteer chaperones will be Ms. Cosby, Ms. Campas and Mrs. Childs.
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.
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.
Important Dates
May:
24- Lucky Strike Bowling Trip
26 Yearbook Signing
28 Last Day of School
May 14, 2010
denny@lpatucson.org
ACADEMICS
Mystery Book Reports:
Many students did not turn in their book report on time (12 students). They know that points are deducted each day that the report is late. This will impact their reading grade.
Science- The solar system is still our focus this week.
Moon journals were turned in on Friday. We will be discussing the results.
Power Point Presentations:
Most students have completed their planet power point presentation.
I would like us all to be able to share them with the whole class. I need your help in this:
If your student was finished this Thursday, their slides were put onto a flash drive by Ms. Cook.
If they were not finished, I need your help:
1. Supply your child with a flash drive so they can transfer their presentation to the drive, and we can show it in class on my laptop. OR
2. Allow your child to use a family email account from school so he/she can send an email with the Power Point attached to your (or your child’s) email address. Once this has been done, you and your child can then send the presentation to me at: denny@lpatucson.org
Social studies- Students worked on cooperation skills this week. We will concentrate on exploration next week.
Math:
A math test was will be given next Tuesday. Students were given a practice test for homework on Friday to help them prepare.
Spelling: Multi-syllabic word test will be given next Tuesday.
Reading: The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare.
Writing: Journal prompts; research and literature responses were the focus this week.
Counseling: Mrs. Russell worked with students on career goals again.
PARENT NOTES:
Teacher Appreciation: Thank you to all who made me feel special for teacher appreciation. Your children are awesome!
Field Day was a blast! It was a great time to come together as a community. Thank you to all those who sent in oranges and water!
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.
Field Trip Reminder: Be sure to turn in the bowling permission slip and money. The cost for each student will be $5.50. Please send cash, or a check payable to “Lucky Strike Bowling.” Our volunteer chaperones will be Ms. Cosby, Ms. Campas and Mrs. Childs.
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.
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.
Important Dates
May:
24- Lucky Strike Bowling Trip
26 Yearbook Signing
28 Last Day of School
Monday, May 10, 2010
News from Mrs. Denny’s Class
May 7, 2010
denny@lpatucson.org
Academics
Mystery book reports are due May 12.
Science-. Students should continue to observe the moon. If students cannot see the moon (it may have set by the time they observe), they are to describe the night in their moon journal and draw what it “should” look like based on class discussions.
Students are still creating their planet Power Point presentations.
Social studies- Students worked in cooperative groups to learn about specific Native American tribes. They presented that information to the class on Wednesday.
We will begin our exploration unit next week.
Math: Ratios, division, fractions, decimals.
A math test was given last week.
Students were given the opportunity to correct errors on their test to improve their grade.
Spelling: Multi-syllabic words were the focus again this week.
Reading: Science content reading has been a big focus this week.
We will begin a new literature book next week: The Sign of the Beaver
by Elizabeth George Speare.
Writing: We conducted many Authors’ Circles this week to share the mixed-up animal stories. Students were proud to show off their imaginative stories.
Counseling: Mrs. Russell was absent this week.
Notes to Parents
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.
Field Day: The K-5 field day will occur next Wednesday. We need donations of water and cut up oranges. If you can send in a case of water or some bags of cut up oranges for the students, we would be grateful.
Students are allowed to wear swim suits under their clothing, but shirts and shorts must remain on.
Please have your child bring a towel that day as well.
Field Trip: Permission slips went home on Thursday for our bowling field trip on Monday, May 24th.. We will bowl in the morning and enjoy a pizza lunch afterwards. The cost for each student will be $5.50. Please send cash, or a check payable to “Lucky Strike Bowling.”
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.
Attendance: Students were excited to see that we had perfect attendance on Tuesday and Thursday of this week…and all students arrived on time on Tuesday!
Thank you for making it a priority to get your child to school on time each day.
May:
12 Field Day
26 Yearbook Signing
28 Last Day of School
May 7, 2010
denny@lpatucson.org
Academics
Mystery book reports are due May 12.
Science-. Students should continue to observe the moon. If students cannot see the moon (it may have set by the time they observe), they are to describe the night in their moon journal and draw what it “should” look like based on class discussions.
Students are still creating their planet Power Point presentations.
Social studies- Students worked in cooperative groups to learn about specific Native American tribes. They presented that information to the class on Wednesday.
We will begin our exploration unit next week.
Math: Ratios, division, fractions, decimals.
A math test was given last week.
Students were given the opportunity to correct errors on their test to improve their grade.
Spelling: Multi-syllabic words were the focus again this week.
Reading: Science content reading has been a big focus this week.
We will begin a new literature book next week: The Sign of the Beaver
by Elizabeth George Speare.
Writing: We conducted many Authors’ Circles this week to share the mixed-up animal stories. Students were proud to show off their imaginative stories.
Counseling: Mrs. Russell was absent this week.
Notes to Parents
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.
Field Day: The K-5 field day will occur next Wednesday. We need donations of water and cut up oranges. If you can send in a case of water or some bags of cut up oranges for the students, we would be grateful.
Students are allowed to wear swim suits under their clothing, but shirts and shorts must remain on.
Please have your child bring a towel that day as well.
Field Trip: Permission slips went home on Thursday for our bowling field trip on Monday, May 24th.. We will bowl in the morning and enjoy a pizza lunch afterwards. The cost for each student will be $5.50. Please send cash, or a check payable to “Lucky Strike Bowling.”
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.
Attendance: Students were excited to see that we had perfect attendance on Tuesday and Thursday of this week…and all students arrived on time on Tuesday!
Thank you for making it a priority to get your child to school on time each day.
May:
12 Field Day
26 Yearbook Signing
28 Last Day of School
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
News from Mrs. Denny’s Class
April 30, 2010
denny@lpatucson.org
Classroom News
Mystery book reports are due May 12.
Science-. Students began their moon journal on Wednesday. They are to observe the moon each evening and document information in their journal for at least 14 days.
Planet research is underway. Students were introduced to the Power Point program and have begun researching. Please take your student to the public library to get some books on his/her planet.
Social studies-. We will begin our mini-research project about a particular Indian culture on Friday. Students are learning about the following Indian groups: Creek, Mississippian, Matah, Aztec and Iroquois.
Math: Dividing by 3-digit numbers, ratios, dividing fractions and simplifying. A unit test was given on Friday.
Spelling: Multi-syllabic words with suffixes.
Reading: We have been reading a lot of informational text in social studies and science. We are still continuing with mysteries, as well.
Writing: Final copies of the animal stories are due by Monday. We will look forward to sharing them.
The poetry books will be sent out for publishing on Friday. They will be here on campus in the summer time. Stop by and pick up your child’s book after June 21st.
Counseling: Mrs. Russell is continuing her lessons careers and life choices.
Notes for Parents
Progress Reports: Progress reports went home on Wednesday. Please sign and return the report by Monday, May 3.
Puberty Class: Class was canceled this week. Ms. Brenda and Mr. Moore will get the classes going next week.
Picture Packets: Picture packets are overdue. If you’d like to purchase the pictures, send your check in the envelope provided and any unwanted pictures back to school as soon as possible.
Field Trip: On Monday, May 24th, our class will celebrate the end of the year with a bowling party at Lucky Strike Bowling Alley. We will bowl in the morning and enjoy a pizza lunch afterwards. The cost for each student will be $5.50. Please watch for the future permission slip to come home.
Late Work: Please remember that handing in late assignments impacts your child’s grades. Even losing 5 points for a late assignment can drop a student’s grade a whole letter grade.
Although the end of the year is near, please remind your students that there is still much work to be done. It is easy for even a dedicated student to lose focus and concentration this time of year. Please encourage your child to stay focused, work hard and complete assignments on time. Finish “the race” strong!
Independent Reading: “The more you read, the more you know AND…the more you know, the more you’ll read.”
Independent reading is part of students’ nightly homework. Many students are not completing this part of their homework. Reading is crucial to your child’s success. The more they practice reading, the better they will become at word solving, vocabulary, comprehension, fluency and writing. Please make sure you are helping your child in this endeavor by signing their calendar each evening once they have read.
Important Dates
May:
3-7 Book Fair.
3-7 Teacher Appreciation Week
5- $1.00 Dress down day!
7- Pancake Breakfast w/ Principal
12-Field Day
26-Yearbook Signing
28-Last Day of School
April 30, 2010
denny@lpatucson.org
Classroom News
Mystery book reports are due May 12.
Science-. Students began their moon journal on Wednesday. They are to observe the moon each evening and document information in their journal for at least 14 days.
Planet research is underway. Students were introduced to the Power Point program and have begun researching. Please take your student to the public library to get some books on his/her planet.
Social studies-. We will begin our mini-research project about a particular Indian culture on Friday. Students are learning about the following Indian groups: Creek, Mississippian, Matah, Aztec and Iroquois.
Math: Dividing by 3-digit numbers, ratios, dividing fractions and simplifying. A unit test was given on Friday.
Spelling: Multi-syllabic words with suffixes.
Reading: We have been reading a lot of informational text in social studies and science. We are still continuing with mysteries, as well.
Writing: Final copies of the animal stories are due by Monday. We will look forward to sharing them.
The poetry books will be sent out for publishing on Friday. They will be here on campus in the summer time. Stop by and pick up your child’s book after June 21st.
Counseling: Mrs. Russell is continuing her lessons careers and life choices.
Notes for Parents
Progress Reports: Progress reports went home on Wednesday. Please sign and return the report by Monday, May 3.
Puberty Class: Class was canceled this week. Ms. Brenda and Mr. Moore will get the classes going next week.
Picture Packets: Picture packets are overdue. If you’d like to purchase the pictures, send your check in the envelope provided and any unwanted pictures back to school as soon as possible.
Field Trip: On Monday, May 24th, our class will celebrate the end of the year with a bowling party at Lucky Strike Bowling Alley. We will bowl in the morning and enjoy a pizza lunch afterwards. The cost for each student will be $5.50. Please watch for the future permission slip to come home.
Late Work: Please remember that handing in late assignments impacts your child’s grades. Even losing 5 points for a late assignment can drop a student’s grade a whole letter grade.
Although the end of the year is near, please remind your students that there is still much work to be done. It is easy for even a dedicated student to lose focus and concentration this time of year. Please encourage your child to stay focused, work hard and complete assignments on time. Finish “the race” strong!
Independent Reading: “The more you read, the more you know AND…the more you know, the more you’ll read.”
Independent reading is part of students’ nightly homework. Many students are not completing this part of their homework. Reading is crucial to your child’s success. The more they practice reading, the better they will become at word solving, vocabulary, comprehension, fluency and writing. Please make sure you are helping your child in this endeavor by signing their calendar each evening once they have read.
Important Dates
May:
3-7 Book Fair.
3-7 Teacher Appreciation Week
5- $1.00 Dress down day!
7- Pancake Breakfast w/ Principal
12-Field Day
26-Yearbook Signing
28-Last Day of School
Friday, April 23, 2010
News from Mrs. Denny’s Class
April 23, 2010
denny@lpatucson.org
Academics:
Mystery book reports are due May 12.
Book order money was due Friday, 4/23. I will still accept money on Monday.
Science- We will be learning about the solar system. We begin with the sun, moon and Earth. Students learned about the relationship between the Earth, sun and moon. They will be required to keep a moon journal to record the different phases of the moon for 14 days. We will begin this at the end of next week so they can actually observe some major changes.
Students have also been assigned a planet to research. They will create a power point presentation in the library along with a model to represent their planet.
Social studies- Students learned about the first Americans this week. They are also involved in a mini-research project about a particular Indian culture. They are learning about the following Indian groups: Creek, Mississippian, Matah, Aztec and Iroquois.
Math: The main concept this week is dividing 3-digit numbers by 2 and 3- digit divisors.
Spelling: Students had their own independent spelling list for practice and review this week. Spelling buddies administered the spelling test this week.
Reading: We have been reading a lot of informational text in social studies and science. We are still continuing with mysteries, as well.
Writing: The mixed up animal stories are almost completed!
Students have also been doing a lot of content writing to express what they have learned about particular lessons.
The poetry books are almost ready to be sent out for publishing!
Counseling: Mrs. Russell is opening the students’ minds to careers and life choices.
Notes to Parents:
Reminder: Although the end of the year is near, please remind your students that there is still much work to be done. It is easy for even a dedicated student to lose focus and concentration this time of year. Please encourage your child to stay focused, work hard and complete assignments on time. Finish “the race” strong!
Progress Reports: Progress reports will go home next week. The report will show only core academic areas. Students have 4 more weeks to produce quality work. Please sign and return the report by Friday, April 30th.
Independent Reading: “The more you read, the more you know AND…the more you know, the more you’ll read.”
Independent reading is part of students’ nightly homework. Many students are not completing this part of their homework. Reading is crucial to your child’s success. The more they practice reading, the better they will become at word solving, vocabulary, comprehension, fluency and writing. Please make sure you are helping your child in this endeavor by signing their calendar each evening once they have read.
Puberty Class: This class will occur during the week of April 26th for our 5th graders. You must turn in the permission slip that was sent home last week in order for your child to participate.
Picture Packets: Some students still need to return their spring picture packet. These are overdue! If you’d like to purchase the pictures, send your check in the envelope provided along with the picture packet as soon as possible.
Field Trip: On Monday, May 24th, our class will celebrate the end of the year with a bowling party at Lucky Strike Bowling Alley. We will bowl in the morning and enjoy a pizza lunch afterwards. The cost for each student will be $5.50. Please watch for the future permission slip to come home.
Thank you to all who sponsored students for the Jump for Heart/Walk-a-thon.
Important Dates
April:
19-23- Penny War Week
23- Mother/Son Dance
-Classroom Book Order $ Due
26- Dentist
May:
3-7 Book Fair.
3-7 Teacher Appreciation Week
7- Pancake Breakfast w/ Principal
12 Field Day
26 Yearbook Signing
28 Last Day of School
April 23, 2010
denny@lpatucson.org
Academics:
Mystery book reports are due May 12.
Book order money was due Friday, 4/23. I will still accept money on Monday.
Science- We will be learning about the solar system. We begin with the sun, moon and Earth. Students learned about the relationship between the Earth, sun and moon. They will be required to keep a moon journal to record the different phases of the moon for 14 days. We will begin this at the end of next week so they can actually observe some major changes.
Students have also been assigned a planet to research. They will create a power point presentation in the library along with a model to represent their planet.
Social studies- Students learned about the first Americans this week. They are also involved in a mini-research project about a particular Indian culture. They are learning about the following Indian groups: Creek, Mississippian, Matah, Aztec and Iroquois.
Math: The main concept this week is dividing 3-digit numbers by 2 and 3- digit divisors.
Spelling: Students had their own independent spelling list for practice and review this week. Spelling buddies administered the spelling test this week.
Reading: We have been reading a lot of informational text in social studies and science. We are still continuing with mysteries, as well.
Writing: The mixed up animal stories are almost completed!
Students have also been doing a lot of content writing to express what they have learned about particular lessons.
The poetry books are almost ready to be sent out for publishing!
Counseling: Mrs. Russell is opening the students’ minds to careers and life choices.
Notes to Parents:
Reminder: Although the end of the year is near, please remind your students that there is still much work to be done. It is easy for even a dedicated student to lose focus and concentration this time of year. Please encourage your child to stay focused, work hard and complete assignments on time. Finish “the race” strong!
Progress Reports: Progress reports will go home next week. The report will show only core academic areas. Students have 4 more weeks to produce quality work. Please sign and return the report by Friday, April 30th.
Independent Reading: “The more you read, the more you know AND…the more you know, the more you’ll read.”
Independent reading is part of students’ nightly homework. Many students are not completing this part of their homework. Reading is crucial to your child’s success. The more they practice reading, the better they will become at word solving, vocabulary, comprehension, fluency and writing. Please make sure you are helping your child in this endeavor by signing their calendar each evening once they have read.
Puberty Class: This class will occur during the week of April 26th for our 5th graders. You must turn in the permission slip that was sent home last week in order for your child to participate.
Picture Packets: Some students still need to return their spring picture packet. These are overdue! If you’d like to purchase the pictures, send your check in the envelope provided along with the picture packet as soon as possible.
Field Trip: On Monday, May 24th, our class will celebrate the end of the year with a bowling party at Lucky Strike Bowling Alley. We will bowl in the morning and enjoy a pizza lunch afterwards. The cost for each student will be $5.50. Please watch for the future permission slip to come home.
Thank you to all who sponsored students for the Jump for Heart/Walk-a-thon.
Important Dates
April:
19-23- Penny War Week
23- Mother/Son Dance
-Classroom Book Order $ Due
26- Dentist
May:
3-7 Book Fair.
3-7 Teacher Appreciation Week
7- Pancake Breakfast w/ Principal
12 Field Day
26 Yearbook Signing
28 Last Day of School
Monday, April 19, 2010
NEWS FROM MRS. DENNY'S CLASS
APRIL 16, 2010
ACADEMICS
We made it through AIMS testing! The students did a wonderful job of staying focused and sticking to the task. We will celebrate their efforts on Friday with an Eegees party!
Thank you to Mrs. Scrimshaw for helping with this celebration.
During AIMS week, we continued with classroom activities in the afternoon. We spent a lot of time planning imaginative stories based on students’ artistic mixed-up animal.
Mysteries are the genre for our last book report! Students have chosen a mystery book to read for the end of the year. Book reports will be due Wednesday, May 12. We have also been reading and solving mysteries in class! Students will be working in groups next week during reading workshop.
Some new vocabulary words to enhance this unit are detective, sleuth, red herring, deduction and clue.
In science next week, we will start investigating the solar system.
In social studies, we will continue with exploration and settling the Americas.
NOTES FOR PARENTS:
AIMS Testing: Thank you for having your child to school every day on time during testing!
Student Report: There will be no student report to sign this week since the students did more testing than learning.
End of Year: “Like runners in a marathon, we see the finish line, we anticipate the end, and we muster the focus and inner strength to finish the race strong.” Please remind your students that there is still much work to be done. It is easy for even a dedicated student to lose focus and concentration this time of year. I am hoping that every parent will articulate the need to finish strong! Thank you.
Dental Form: Your child received a dental form last week. Please make sure to return it ASAP. You must mark “yes” or “no” regarding your child’s participation.
Puberty Class: This class will occur during the week of April 26th for our 5th graders. You must turn in the permission slip that was sent home last week in order for your child to participate.
Picture Packets: Spring picture packets must be returned. If you’d like to purchase the pictures, send your check in the envelope provided along with the picture packet.
Field Trip: On Monday, May 24th, our class will celebrate the end of the year with a bowling party at Lucky Strike Bowling Alley. We will bowl in the morning and enjoy a pizza lunch afterwards. The cost for each student will be $5.50. Please watch for the future permission slip to come home.
Dress Code Reminder: Students need to come to school each day in the proper attire. Some students are wearing alternative colors under their red, white or blue shirt. Only the aforementioned colors are allowed. As the year has progressed, many students have grown and hence, outgrown their uniform clothes. Please make sure your child’s shirts and shorts/pants still fit. Girls’ shirts must be long enough to be tucked in and shorts and pants need to be loose enough for the shirts to be tucked into. Boy’ shirts should not be so long that it is difficult to tuck them in.
Important Dates
April:
12-16- Aims Testing
19-23- Penny War Week
21- Jump Rope for Heart
22- Earth Day
23- Mother/Son Dance
-Classroom Book Order $ Due
26- Dentist
May:
3-7 Book Fair
7- Pancake Breakfast w/ Principal
12-Field Day
26- Yearbook Signing
28- Last Day of School
APRIL 16, 2010
ACADEMICS
We made it through AIMS testing! The students did a wonderful job of staying focused and sticking to the task. We will celebrate their efforts on Friday with an Eegees party!
Thank you to Mrs. Scrimshaw for helping with this celebration.
During AIMS week, we continued with classroom activities in the afternoon. We spent a lot of time planning imaginative stories based on students’ artistic mixed-up animal.
Mysteries are the genre for our last book report! Students have chosen a mystery book to read for the end of the year. Book reports will be due Wednesday, May 12. We have also been reading and solving mysteries in class! Students will be working in groups next week during reading workshop.
Some new vocabulary words to enhance this unit are detective, sleuth, red herring, deduction and clue.
In science next week, we will start investigating the solar system.
In social studies, we will continue with exploration and settling the Americas.
NOTES FOR PARENTS:
AIMS Testing: Thank you for having your child to school every day on time during testing!
Student Report: There will be no student report to sign this week since the students did more testing than learning.
End of Year: “Like runners in a marathon, we see the finish line, we anticipate the end, and we muster the focus and inner strength to finish the race strong.” Please remind your students that there is still much work to be done. It is easy for even a dedicated student to lose focus and concentration this time of year. I am hoping that every parent will articulate the need to finish strong! Thank you.
Dental Form: Your child received a dental form last week. Please make sure to return it ASAP. You must mark “yes” or “no” regarding your child’s participation.
Puberty Class: This class will occur during the week of April 26th for our 5th graders. You must turn in the permission slip that was sent home last week in order for your child to participate.
Picture Packets: Spring picture packets must be returned. If you’d like to purchase the pictures, send your check in the envelope provided along with the picture packet.
Field Trip: On Monday, May 24th, our class will celebrate the end of the year with a bowling party at Lucky Strike Bowling Alley. We will bowl in the morning and enjoy a pizza lunch afterwards. The cost for each student will be $5.50. Please watch for the future permission slip to come home.
Dress Code Reminder: Students need to come to school each day in the proper attire. Some students are wearing alternative colors under their red, white or blue shirt. Only the aforementioned colors are allowed. As the year has progressed, many students have grown and hence, outgrown their uniform clothes. Please make sure your child’s shirts and shorts/pants still fit. Girls’ shirts must be long enough to be tucked in and shorts and pants need to be loose enough for the shirts to be tucked into. Boy’ shirts should not be so long that it is difficult to tuck them in.
Important Dates
April:
12-16- Aims Testing
19-23- Penny War Week
21- Jump Rope for Heart
22- Earth Day
23- Mother/Son Dance
-Classroom Book Order $ Due
26- Dentist
May:
3-7 Book Fair
7- Pancake Breakfast w/ Principal
12-Field Day
26- Yearbook Signing
28- Last Day of School
Thursday, April 8, 2010
News from Mrs. Denny’s Class
April 9, 2010
denny@lpatucson.org
Academics
Reading/Writing: We are reading short stories and identifying story structure such as: exposition, setting, characters, plot, conflict, theme, climax and resolution. Students also learned how the point of view in a story (1st person, 3rd person-limited and omniscient) changes the perspective of the story.
A concept introduced in writing this week was persuasion. Persuasive techniques discussed included peer pressure, loaded words, repetition, and band wagon.
Next week students will begin brainstorming their own creative story (including all of the story elements) using their mixed up animals from art class as their motivation.
Extra Credit: No one has memorized the preposition song yet!
Spelling: No spelling test this week due to the shortened week.
Vocabulary: Students took their vocabulary quiz on story structure. We will continue to review these terms.
Math:
Saxon Math concepts this week: Finding the greatest common factor in order to reduce fractions, finding the least common multiple in order to add and subtract fractions, multiplying fractions, converting fractions, decimals and percents, and area and perimeter. Students also learned about integers in every day situations.
AIMS Prep: We have been reviewing concepts each day in preparation for the Aims test in next week.
S.S./Counseling: Mrs. Russell played a game with students this week about testing strategies. Next week she will begin working with the students on academic and behavioral goals.
Notes to Parents:
AIMS Testing: Students will take the AIMS test next week. Please make sure your child is at school every day and on time. We will begin testing first thing in the morning. In order to be successful, students need to get enough sleep during testing week, and they should eat healthy food to keep their brains fueled .
There will be no homework during testing week except for missing, late or absent make-up work.
Reminder: Students with late work must attend detention. Our new rule for the quarter is that if a student attends detention more than once in a week, they will need to complete a responsibility essay as well. I remind them weekly that late and missing work negatively impacts their overall grade. We should all strive to be the best we can be! Homework is due the day after it is assigned unless it is a weekly assignment or a long-term assignment. Students are still required to read each evening and get their reading calendar signed.
If students do not read or get their calendar signed, they must miss their break that day.
Thank you to Sam for bringing in extra supplies.
We are still in desperate need of Kleenex, hand sanitizer, markers and colored pencils.
Reminder: Students need to come to school each day in the proper attire. Some students are wearing alternative colors under their red, white or blue shirt. Only the aforementioned colors are allowed. As the year has progressed, many students have grown and hence, outgrown their uniform clothes. Please make sure your child’s shirts and shorts/pants still fit. Girls shirts must be long enough to be tucked in and shorts and pants need to be loose enough for the shirts to be tucked in. Boys shirts should not be so long that it is difficult to tuck them in.
Important Dates:
April:
9- Character Lunch
9- Bingo Night
12-16- Aims Testing
19-23- Penny War Week
21- Jump Rope for Heart
23- Mother/Son Dance
26- Dentist
May:
3-7 Teacher Appreciation
12 Field Day
10-14 Book Fair
14 Breakfast with principal
26 Yearbook Signing
28 Last Day of School
April 9, 2010
denny@lpatucson.org
Academics
Reading/Writing: We are reading short stories and identifying story structure such as: exposition, setting, characters, plot, conflict, theme, climax and resolution. Students also learned how the point of view in a story (1st person, 3rd person-limited and omniscient) changes the perspective of the story.
A concept introduced in writing this week was persuasion. Persuasive techniques discussed included peer pressure, loaded words, repetition, and band wagon.
Next week students will begin brainstorming their own creative story (including all of the story elements) using their mixed up animals from art class as their motivation.
Extra Credit: No one has memorized the preposition song yet!
Spelling: No spelling test this week due to the shortened week.
Vocabulary: Students took their vocabulary quiz on story structure. We will continue to review these terms.
Math:
Saxon Math concepts this week: Finding the greatest common factor in order to reduce fractions, finding the least common multiple in order to add and subtract fractions, multiplying fractions, converting fractions, decimals and percents, and area and perimeter. Students also learned about integers in every day situations.
AIMS Prep: We have been reviewing concepts each day in preparation for the Aims test in next week.
S.S./Counseling: Mrs. Russell played a game with students this week about testing strategies. Next week she will begin working with the students on academic and behavioral goals.
Notes to Parents:
AIMS Testing: Students will take the AIMS test next week. Please make sure your child is at school every day and on time. We will begin testing first thing in the morning. In order to be successful, students need to get enough sleep during testing week, and they should eat healthy food to keep their brains fueled .
There will be no homework during testing week except for missing, late or absent make-up work.
Reminder: Students with late work must attend detention. Our new rule for the quarter is that if a student attends detention more than once in a week, they will need to complete a responsibility essay as well. I remind them weekly that late and missing work negatively impacts their overall grade. We should all strive to be the best we can be! Homework is due the day after it is assigned unless it is a weekly assignment or a long-term assignment. Students are still required to read each evening and get their reading calendar signed.
If students do not read or get their calendar signed, they must miss their break that day.
Thank you to Sam for bringing in extra supplies.
We are still in desperate need of Kleenex, hand sanitizer, markers and colored pencils.
Reminder: Students need to come to school each day in the proper attire. Some students are wearing alternative colors under their red, white or blue shirt. Only the aforementioned colors are allowed. As the year has progressed, many students have grown and hence, outgrown their uniform clothes. Please make sure your child’s shirts and shorts/pants still fit. Girls shirts must be long enough to be tucked in and shorts and pants need to be loose enough for the shirts to be tucked in. Boys shirts should not be so long that it is difficult to tuck them in.
Important Dates:
April:
9- Character Lunch
9- Bingo Night
12-16- Aims Testing
19-23- Penny War Week
21- Jump Rope for Heart
23- Mother/Son Dance
26- Dentist
May:
3-7 Teacher Appreciation
12 Field Day
10-14 Book Fair
14 Breakfast with principal
26 Yearbook Signing
28 Last Day of School
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