Monday, May 16, 2011

May 13 Newsletter Notes

Writing

This week we took all of our research notes and placed them into an outline. The students are excited to use their outlines to write their Michigan Research Papers. Students will be revising their papers next week and all presentations will begin on May 31. Students are required to make a PowerPoint presentation, a poster board with the highlights of their research, or a brochure. They will present the information to the class.

Math
Our new unit will cover lines, angles, symmetry, polygons, and much more! We begin our new unit on Monday.

Awards Assembly
Our May Awards Assembly will be Thursday, May 19. It will be at 2:30 pm.

Upcoming Fieldtrip
We will be going on a trip to Ludington on May 25. We will only be able to take 2 adults from our class. If you would like to be considered for the trip return the form attached to the permission slip. All permission slips will be due by May 18. I will let you know by May 18 if you were selected to attend the trip.

Field Day
Mark your calendars because field day is coming! Field day will be held on May 27. Grades 3-6 will be down at the track from about 8:30-11:30. We are in need of parent volunteers. Please return the sign-up form if you would like to help with field day.

Final Book Orders for the Year
Kick off summer reading by checking out the final Scholastic Book Club order. Forms are also available at Scholastic.com thru my class blog. All orders are due on May 20.

Globe Help
I am looking for a globe. If you have a globe that you are willing to part with, please send it in!

Pizza and Movie Reward

All students who reach 100% of their AR point goal and master 8 more objectives in the Accelerated Math program by June 1 will be able to participate in a classroom pizza party! If every student reaches the above goals we will also enjoy a class movie reward! Please encourage your child to be reading and working on Accelerate Math so they may participate.

MAP Testing Continues Next Week—Wednesday and Friday

May Character Quality -Wonder-
What are you curious about?