May 20th - 24th

                                                                  picnic


News Team: Interested students should have gone to the media center last week to grab an application to join the news team. All applications need to be completed and returned to the media center by Tuesday. The next step will be to have an interview with Mrs. Gruchot and the current 5th grade news team. 

Testing Dates: We are done NWEA testing except for those doing retakes. Your child will be bringing home his or her index card with the scores from fall, winter, and spring. They have been working so hard and have shown so much growth. I am so proud of them!! 

Kiwanis Park: On Wednesday, we will be eating lunch early and then walking to Kiwanis Park. We plan to arrive around 12:30 and plan to stay until about 2:30/3:00. Kids may bring equipment from home to play basketball, baseball, softball, kickball, tennis, and there are open grass areas for other lawn games too. The skate park and dog park will be off limits for our kids. All are welcome to join us there! 

ABC Countdown

This week:

 Monday - Media Center                                                                 Tuesday - PE                                                                               Wednesday - Late Start; Kiwanis 12:30                                       Thursday - Music; Field Day                                                                     Friday - Art; Pizza Celebration

Upcoming Dates: 

Memorial Day/No School - May 27th

Half Days - May 29, 30, 31

Last Day - May 31st

Math: Last week, we completed unit 7. This week, we will take the unit assessment and then begin to work on unit 8/lessons 1-3. Extra practice at home using the IXL textbook will be helpful to reinforce these essential standards, especially for those who struggle. Additional IM resources(the workbook we use) can be found HERE.

Shoes & Boots: Due to the mud and wet conditions, students need to bring boots and a pair of shoes to school to change into after recess. Thanks for your help with this!


Ms. V's Learner Behavior Post: Here is what we have been doing in SEL the past two weeks.  

Things to remember daily:

  • water bottle 
  • safe snack(in the package with the label please)
  • good fit book with bookmark

Birthdays - Students bringing in treats for birthdays must stick to the safe snacks list. Homemade treats are not allowed. Store-bought items must be sent to me ahead of time. Please include a picture of the front of the package/container and the label on the back. We have nut, egg, and dairy allergies in our room. Thanks!

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