If you received the wrong packet today, please return it to school tomorrow and I will send home the correct one tomorrow. I am very sorry for the mistake, I know you want to get these done as soon as possible!
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
End Of Year
Happy End of School Year!
We have so enjoyed your students through out this year and we wish all the best of luck and good times at the Middle School. Please remember to keep in touch with us and tell us how you are doing!Important End-Of- Year Dates:
Thursday, June 11th- Afternoon Field Day- Please bring/wear sneakers and outdoor movement clothing.
Thursday, June 11th- Middle School Band Demonstration- If you are interested in joining the band or chorus at the Middle School next year, please bring in the interest slip on this day. All will see the demonstration and I am sure there will be more opportunities to sign up.
Friday, June 12th- Health and Safety Fair- This will be an all day activity conducted largely outside. It would be a good idea to wear sneakers on this day as well.
Monday, June 15th- Final Story Pirates. Be sure to ask your students about this, the story was "Stolen" from the 5th graders!
Tuesday, June 16th- Bradford 5th Graders to Simonds- The 5th graders from Bradford School will be coming to have lunch and a special activity with us. I will also be sending kids home with all their personal items in their desks!
Thursday, June 18th- LAST DAY OF SCHOOL- we will be having the Davis Awards and end of year celebration at the Jim Mitchell Memorial Amphitheater (behind BookEnds) starting at 9:30. The 5th grade celebration will be after lunch in the MPR. We hope you all can make it!
**Please Remember to Send in ALL LIBRARY BOOKS This Week!**
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Week of May 26-29th
I am so sorry the Environmental Camp Picture Post did not go through until this morning! We must have had a lack of service in Croydon! I hope you still enjoy them today- as well as this group picture!
June 5th- Simonds School Step-up Day. 5th graders will have a guidance lesson with Mrs. Cermak during this time.
June 9th- Half Day Field Day with base groups and a hill climb. The Simonds School Student Council has asked for this afternoon, because of the cancellation of Winter Carnival!
June 12th- Health and Safety Fair. This is an all day activity!
June 18th- LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!
Writing: We are finishing writing up our GRIT interviews, and will be taking the district wide writing prompt this week.
Science: We continue to explore pond life, with the end goal of creating a ThingLink.
Social Studies: We are delving deeper into the civil war, with a mini project.
Math: We are wrapping up 5th grade and heading into preparations for 6th!
Reading: We continue to work on finding important information in what we read, as well as, defining unknown words by using text clues.
Important Dates:
June 2nd - Middle School Step-up Day. Students will need to arrive at the Middle School the way they plan on for the upcoming school year. Mrs. Grimes will be handing out bus passes so that students know what time the bus will get to their homes. This is an exciting day for 5th graders!June 5th- Simonds School Step-up Day. 5th graders will have a guidance lesson with Mrs. Cermak during this time.
June 9th- Half Day Field Day with base groups and a hill climb. The Simonds School Student Council has asked for this afternoon, because of the cancellation of Winter Carnival!
June 12th- Health and Safety Fair. This is an all day activity!
June 18th- LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!
This Crazy Week:
It seems regular weeks are no longer in the books for us! In our attempt at normalcy this is what we hope to cover in each subject!Writing: We are finishing writing up our GRIT interviews, and will be taking the district wide writing prompt this week.
Science: We continue to explore pond life, with the end goal of creating a ThingLink.
Social Studies: We are delving deeper into the civil war, with a mini project.
Math: We are wrapping up 5th grade and heading into preparations for 6th!
Reading: We continue to work on finding important information in what we read, as well as, defining unknown words by using text clues.
Monday, May 18, 2015
ENVIRONMENTAL CAMP!!
Check here on Thursday and Friday for pictures of your students having fun at Environmental Camp!
Please remember to drop off your student at regular time on Thursday and be ready to pick your student up at the end of the day on Friday. Students cannot take the bus with all of their luggage.
If your student would like to bring a fishing pole and tackle box, that is fine, but they may not bring knives!
If you are in need of any of the packing items, let us know! We might have some extras or may be able to borrow something from another teacher.
We hope you are really excited about camp, it is always a great time!
Speaking of Environmental Camp...
Please remember to drop off your student at regular time on Thursday and be ready to pick your student up at the end of the day on Friday. Students cannot take the bus with all of their luggage.
If your student would like to bring a fishing pole and tackle box, that is fine, but they may not bring knives!
If you are in need of any of the packing items, let us know! We might have some extras or may be able to borrow something from another teacher.
We hope you are really excited about camp, it is always a great time!
Packing List:
- sleeping bag & pajamas
- pillow
- warm clothing (2 sets)
- shorts, socks (2-3 sets)
- sneakers, boots, sandals
- toothbrush, paste, soap, etc.
- wash cloth/towel
- sun glasses
- hat
- flashlight
- non-aerosol insect repellent
- sunscreen
- rain gear
- binoculars, disposable camera (if desired)
- fishing gear (if desired)—PLEASE, NO KNIVES
- small games, cards, books, etc.
Directions to Camp:
- Take I-89 North to exit 12-A
- Go left off the exit
- After about .10 mile, take right onto Stoney Brook Rd.
- Go about 2-3 miles on Stoneybrook
- Turn left when you see the sign for Camp Coniston
- The camp is about .5 mile on the left
The beginning of the week will be run as usual!
There are a few dates to keep in mind coming up:
May 19th is Literacy Day with Steven Kellogg
June 2nd is the Middle School Step-up Day
June 9th we will be having a half day Field Day -to make-up for the cancelled Winter Carnival.
June 12th is the Health and Safety Fair.
Monday, May 11, 2015
Week of May 11-15th
A Few Reminders:
Please send in your students' permission slips for Environmental Camp as soon as possible. Remember that if you student takes medication to send in only the amount need, in the original containers.We start our Music Artist in Residence today. Students will work with Mike Alberici, who is the winner of this years Christa McAuliffe Sabbatical. Fifth graders will enjoy three sessions with Mr.Alberici. If you would like to find out more information about his program you can check out his website here: http://soundinfocus.net/ .
Please help your child complete their GRIT interview, it is due Friday.
This Week in Fifth Grade:
Writing: We continue to work on self editing and conventions of writing.Science: We are finishing up our climate books and will begin exploring pond life.
Social Studies: Mrs. Fonte will be coming in this week to start our exploration of the Civil War.
Math: We are finishing up adding and subtracting fractions and mixed numbers and will then be starting multiplying and dividing them.
Reading: We continue to use context clues to help define and decode unknown words.
Monday, May 4, 2015
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