Hello Parents,
Well, we've been in school for a little over 2 weeks now, and we're really getting to know each other quite well. Thank you for sharing your children with me.
I would like to thank all of the parents who sent in extra classroom supplies! We usually need to re-stock mid-year, so additional supplies are very much appreciated.
Classroom News:
Homework: Most students are bringing back their homework each day…Yeah!
Some are still having trouble remembering to read and write a short 1-2 sentence summary on their home reading log. Please remind your child to complete his/her independent reading assignment each evening. In addition, they are to be recording how many minutes they read each evening on their independent reading calendar.
Spelling: 5th grade spelling will be introduced to your child on Monday.
Spelling words will be introduced on most Mondays with a test to follow on Friday. Students will receive their spelling homework packet on Monday and have the option of pacing themselves throughout the week or completing it all in one evening. I did suggest, however, it is probably better to do one page each night, so they are practicing the new words a little each day. We will also work with the words during class.
Vocabulary: Students will receive new vocabulary words every 2 weeks. We will practice using these words in class and they should be studying these words at home. Students will have a vocabulary quiz next Friday.
Our new words are: endeavor, historian, primary source, secondary source, artifact, chronological, archeologist, and catastrophe.
Math: Students are working hard in math. We have completed up through lesson 10. Students took their official subtraction facts test today. Students should continue to study subtraction. We will begin to focus on multiplication facts next week.
Reading:
We continue to read The City of Ember. We are also doing some writing related to the book.
Social Studies: Students are learning how to navigate an expository text book. This week we focused on what historians do as well as primary and secondary sources.
Mrs. Russell, our counselor, introduced herself to the students this week. She will be working on several goals with the students, many of which relate to our 6 character pillars.
Ms. Molina, our art teacher, works with the students on Fridays. She will be introducing various artists all year.
Ms. Jenny, our P.E. teacher, has been working on sun safety with the students.
Notes to Parents
FYI: I have been assessing students’ reading and writing abilities all week. This has taken a lot of class time; therefore, we have not delved into science as of yet. We will begin learning about inventions next week and will embark on an inventor research project in the near future….stay tuned. Thank you for returning the student information sheets. If you did not provide me with your email address, I am asking that you send me an email (address above), so I can save your address into my contacts. Email is the best way to communicate with me. I usually check my mail once a day and will get back to you within 48 hours.
Open House: I look forward to seeing everyone next Wednesday at 6 p.m.
Don’t forget…you can also visit the book fair during Open House.
Absent Students: Students have been notified that it is their responsibility to make up work when absent. I will not continually ask them to turn in specific assignments that were assigned while they were out. Students are given one day to make up work for every day that they are absent. Upon their return, students receive a list of assignments that they missed while they were absent. Students MUST be responsible for completing the assignments on their own.
If assignments are not turned in to me in a timely manner, they will not receive any credit for those assignments. Please ask your child about his/her make-up work and encourage them to be responsible.
Volunteers: Don’t forget to sign up to be fingerprinted if you wish to volunteer. You can pick up the paperwork at the front office.
Thank you for helping your child get to school on time each day. It truly makes a difference in how their day goes!
Also…thank you for allowing your child to stay in school until the bell rings. The end of the day is valuable time to discuss homework and tie up loose ends.
Important Dates:
8/23-9/8 Entertainment book sales. All profits will definitely impact students.
8/30 Book Fair Begins
8/31 School Pictures
9/1 Dress Down Day for $1.00
Open House 6-8 p.m.
9/6 Labor Day. No School
9/10 Mid Quarter Ends
9/20 Dentist
9/21 Skate Country 6-8 pm
9/27 Great American Cookie Sale
Friday, August 27, 2010
Sunday, August 22, 2010
August 20th Classroom News
Curriculum News
Students have been taking beginning of the year assessments. It has been noted that many are still weak in their math facts (especially subtraction, multiplication and division). Please see parent letter/packet that was sent home with your child today.
I have asked students to make it a goal to practice on their own. Once they know a fact, they should be able to answer that fact in less than 3 seconds. Please encourage your child to practice:
www.funbrain.com
www.playkidsgame.com
www.freerice.com
www.math.com
We kicked off our Saxon Math program this week. We completed lessons 3-7 which focus on numbers and numeration. Each week we will also focus on a supplemental math skill. This week was graphing.
We have started our Character Counts lessons. We reviewed the 6 pillars of character and will be working on a separate pillar each month. We will begin with Trustworthiness and move on to Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship.
We have begun to read The City of Ember. What a great story to start the year. Students are learning “good reader” strategies, and we are integrating writing into our story time.
If your child still does not have his/her copy of the book, please try Borders, Barnes & Noble, Bookman’s or the public library to secure a copy.
We began Social Studies this week with an expository text scavenger hunt. Students will be learning strategies that will help them read expository text with greater ease this year.
Art and P.E. are in full swing. Please remind your child to wear athletic shoes on Tuesday and Thursday for P.E. class.
Parent Information
I wanted to let you know what a joy your children are to work with. They each have their own talents and special personalities.
A little about me…
I have been involved in education for over 20 years. I have my master’s degree in education and am currently working on my reading endorsement.
I have a husband, Steve, as well as two boys in Jr. High and High School. We spend a lot of time at football fields and in basketball gyms.
Homework: We are off and running with home-
work. As mentioned in the welcome back letter, students will receive 5 homework points each day when they return every assignment on that due date.
This past week, quite a few students have had homework points deducted. I spoke to the children about being responsible (which is one of our character pillars). If homework responsibility does not improve, I will start to issue after school detention to those who have missing assignments. Please check in with your child on a daily basis to discuss homework.
Your child will have independent reading, math and spelling most evenings. On some nights, students may have unfinished work or a study guide for an upcoming test.
Students are to record their homework assignments on the appropriate date in their planner. They should use their planner as a guide at home to complete homework.
Independent Reading:
Students are to record their reading minutes each night and write a 1-2 sentence summary after they have read. Students should also record any minutes read over the weekend (optional). The home reading log should be returned each Monday along with the Weekly Student Report.
Please help your child complete their homework by providing a quiet place to work each night and a reminder to bring their work to school each day.
If you need to contact me for any reason, please email me at denny@lpatucson.org or call the school office at 721-4205. I will check my email once a day, so I may not get back to you until the next day. Thank you.
PLEASE help your child to arrive at school on time. When he/she is late, it impacts their entire day. They miss out on the morning routine and instructions for the day and feel flustered about trying to catch up. I am hoping you will make it a top priority.
On the flip side, the end of the day is crucial as well. As a class, we clarify the homework for the day, hand out any notes to go home and discuss any reminders. Please allow your child to be in school the entire day.
IMPORTANT
Volunteers: Please note that in order to volunteer at school (including field trips), you need to fill out a form and be finger-printed. You can pick up the paperwork at the front desk. Dates to be fingerprinted will be posted at the front office.
Newsworthy Notes
8/23-9/8: Entertainment Book Sale Begins. Our class can win great prizes if we are the first class to turn in our orders.
8/30-9/3: The Book Fair will be set up in the library all next week. It will be open after school from 3:15-4:30 Tuesday through Thursday.
The book fair will also be open during open house.
9/1: 6-8 p.m. - Open House.
9/1: 1st Dress down day. Your choice if you bring one dollar. (Remember…no spaghetti straps, short skirts or flip flops.)
9/6: Labor Day. No School!
9/20: Dentist
9/21: Skate Night 6-8 p.m.
9/27: Picture Day. Please come dressed in the school uniform.
9/27: Cookie Sales Begin
Students have been taking beginning of the year assessments. It has been noted that many are still weak in their math facts (especially subtraction, multiplication and division). Please see parent letter/packet that was sent home with your child today.
I have asked students to make it a goal to practice on their own. Once they know a fact, they should be able to answer that fact in less than 3 seconds. Please encourage your child to practice:
www.funbrain.com
www.playkidsgame.com
www.freerice.com
www.math.com
We kicked off our Saxon Math program this week. We completed lessons 3-7 which focus on numbers and numeration. Each week we will also focus on a supplemental math skill. This week was graphing.
We have started our Character Counts lessons. We reviewed the 6 pillars of character and will be working on a separate pillar each month. We will begin with Trustworthiness and move on to Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship.
We have begun to read The City of Ember. What a great story to start the year. Students are learning “good reader” strategies, and we are integrating writing into our story time.
If your child still does not have his/her copy of the book, please try Borders, Barnes & Noble, Bookman’s or the public library to secure a copy.
We began Social Studies this week with an expository text scavenger hunt. Students will be learning strategies that will help them read expository text with greater ease this year.
Art and P.E. are in full swing. Please remind your child to wear athletic shoes on Tuesday and Thursday for P.E. class.
Parent Information
I wanted to let you know what a joy your children are to work with. They each have their own talents and special personalities.
A little about me…
I have been involved in education for over 20 years. I have my master’s degree in education and am currently working on my reading endorsement.
I have a husband, Steve, as well as two boys in Jr. High and High School. We spend a lot of time at football fields and in basketball gyms.
Homework: We are off and running with home-
work. As mentioned in the welcome back letter, students will receive 5 homework points each day when they return every assignment on that due date.
This past week, quite a few students have had homework points deducted. I spoke to the children about being responsible (which is one of our character pillars). If homework responsibility does not improve, I will start to issue after school detention to those who have missing assignments. Please check in with your child on a daily basis to discuss homework.
Your child will have independent reading, math and spelling most evenings. On some nights, students may have unfinished work or a study guide for an upcoming test.
Students are to record their homework assignments on the appropriate date in their planner. They should use their planner as a guide at home to complete homework.
Independent Reading:
Students are to record their reading minutes each night and write a 1-2 sentence summary after they have read. Students should also record any minutes read over the weekend (optional). The home reading log should be returned each Monday along with the Weekly Student Report.
Please help your child complete their homework by providing a quiet place to work each night and a reminder to bring their work to school each day.
If you need to contact me for any reason, please email me at denny@lpatucson.org or call the school office at 721-4205. I will check my email once a day, so I may not get back to you until the next day. Thank you.
PLEASE help your child to arrive at school on time. When he/she is late, it impacts their entire day. They miss out on the morning routine and instructions for the day and feel flustered about trying to catch up. I am hoping you will make it a top priority.
On the flip side, the end of the day is crucial as well. As a class, we clarify the homework for the day, hand out any notes to go home and discuss any reminders. Please allow your child to be in school the entire day.
IMPORTANT
Volunteers: Please note that in order to volunteer at school (including field trips), you need to fill out a form and be finger-printed. You can pick up the paperwork at the front desk. Dates to be fingerprinted will be posted at the front office.
Newsworthy Notes
8/23-9/8: Entertainment Book Sale Begins. Our class can win great prizes if we are the first class to turn in our orders.
8/30-9/3: The Book Fair will be set up in the library all next week. It will be open after school from 3:15-4:30 Tuesday through Thursday.
The book fair will also be open during open house.
9/1: 6-8 p.m. - Open House.
9/1: 1st Dress down day. Your choice if you bring one dollar. (Remember…no spaghetti straps, short skirts or flip flops.)
9/6: Labor Day. No School!
9/20: Dentist
9/21: Skate Night 6-8 p.m.
9/27: Picture Day. Please come dressed in the school uniform.
9/27: Cookie Sales Begin
Monday, August 9, 2010
Welcome to the 2010-2011 School Year!
Welcome to 5th Grade! I am looking forward to meeting all of you. I hope you received the beginning of the year letter from me. It included a reminder about classroom supplies (see below). We will be organizing supplies on the first day and preparing for an exciting academic year.
The first day of school is Thursday, August 12. It is a full day with dismissal at 3:15. Students may bring their own lunch from home that day, or they may eat the school lunch. Since our first day back is going to be one of the hottest days yet this summer, I would encourage students to bring a sealed water bottle to school as well as a snack for break time.
Each week I will send home a classroom newsletter; however, I will also post the newsletter on this blog site for your convenience. Please feel free to email me with any questions or concerns at denny@lpatucson.org.
I look forward to seeing everyone on August 12th.
Best Regards~
Mrs. Denny
5th Grade Supplies:
1 LPA planner (available at front office for $2)
6 boxes of #2 pencils
3 packs of 3x5 notecards
1 copy of the book The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau
6 packs of wide-ruled paper
2 boxes of pencil cap erasers
1 pack of dry erase markers
2 packs of green, red or purple pens
1 bottle of glue
l pack of glue sticks
1 package of colored construction paper
1 pair of fiskar scissors
1 pack of printer paper
20 plain (no pictures) spiral notebooks
1 hand held pencil sharpener
8 pocket folders
2 plain pocket folders with prongs
1 box of colored markers
1 box of colored pencils, sharpened
4 boxes of kleenex
2 bottles of hand sanitizer
1 box of quart size Ziploc bags
1 zipper pencil bag to keep small items together in student desk
1 pkg. of peppermint candy (nurse's office)
1 travel size deodorant (nurse's office)
The first day of school is Thursday, August 12. It is a full day with dismissal at 3:15. Students may bring their own lunch from home that day, or they may eat the school lunch. Since our first day back is going to be one of the hottest days yet this summer, I would encourage students to bring a sealed water bottle to school as well as a snack for break time.
Each week I will send home a classroom newsletter; however, I will also post the newsletter on this blog site for your convenience. Please feel free to email me with any questions or concerns at denny@lpatucson.org.
I look forward to seeing everyone on August 12th.
Best Regards~
Mrs. Denny
5th Grade Supplies:
1 LPA planner (available at front office for $2)
6 boxes of #2 pencils
3 packs of 3x5 notecards
1 copy of the book The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau
6 packs of wide-ruled paper
2 boxes of pencil cap erasers
1 pack of dry erase markers
2 packs of green, red or purple pens
1 bottle of glue
l pack of glue sticks
1 package of colored construction paper
1 pair of fiskar scissors
1 pack of printer paper
20 plain (no pictures) spiral notebooks
1 hand held pencil sharpener
8 pocket folders
2 plain pocket folders with prongs
1 box of colored markers
1 box of colored pencils, sharpened
4 boxes of kleenex
2 bottles of hand sanitizer
1 box of quart size Ziploc bags
1 zipper pencil bag to keep small items together in student desk
1 pkg. of peppermint candy (nurse's office)
1 travel size deodorant (nurse's office)
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
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.
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.
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
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