Week of December 15th-19th

Exciting Events:

On Tuesday the students will have art as well as physical education. Ms. Dubreil was kind enough to give students a chance to make-up their missed art classes from all the two hour delays last week.

On Friday students will participate in our annual Holiday Celebration, the theme this year is Holiday games, focusing on Holidays around the world.

We will also be going down to see the Holiday Trees at the Town Hall on Friday.

On both Thursday and Friday we will be reading "The House Without a Christmas Tree" all together. This story is about the same girl we read about with Ms. Fonte during Thanksgiving.

Library News:

Mrs. Palin would like to help encourage students to read during the Holiday Break, she has asked all teachers to share the link to her blog, for good book reads, and great ideas for holiday gifts.
http://bradfordlibrarianblog.blogspot.com/

This Week in Fifth Grade:

Writing: We are still working on persuasive essays, students should be finishing up their essays on "Should College Athletes be Paid" and beginning their persuasive essays on a topic of their choice.

Science: We are finishing our brochures on Electrical Safety using an app on Google Drive.

Social Studies: We continue our journey across the country on the Oregon Trail. Students continue to work in wagon trains to see if they can survive the trip.

Math: We are finishing chapter 5 this week. We will begin a new chapter when we return in the new year.

Reading: We are reading the book "Bound for Oregon" together. It is about a family and their trials and tribulations on the Oregon Trail.

WIN: Students continue to work in their Literature Circle Groups.

Spelling: Please continue to help your student study their spelling words.

We wish you all a very merry holiday season and a happy new year! Enjoy this time off with your family!

Week of December 8th - 12th

This Weeks Special Activities:

Ms. Fonte will be coming in on Friday to read a Christmas Math Story to us. 

This Week in Fifth Grade:

Writing: We are finishing up our first Argumentative Writing assignment, and will begin researching for a new topic this week. 

Science: We are typing up and finalizing our brochures on electrical safety this week. Hopefully next week we will be able to begin our videos. 

Social Studies: We continue to move westward! Students are participating in individual wagon trains and are picking their routes, supplies, and trail guides. 

Math: We are still plugging away at Topic 5- Dividing by 2-Digit Divisors. We are looking to complete the Topic and have our test by Wednesday of next week. 

Reading: We continue to read closely and are focusing on current event articles and Scholastic News

WIN: Students continue to read their literature circle group books. 

Spelling: Please help your child study his/her spelling words. 

Coming Up:

Next Friday students will be participating in "Games of the Holidays" if you would like to participate in (or run) one of the events, please let the office know. 

BLIZZARD BAGS!

In the event that we have a Blizzard Bag Day this week. Please remember to bring in the materials the following day in order to get credit. Remember that if we do not have 80% participation, the day does not count and we have to make the day up again. We have shared the BB files with students through their Google Docs, and will be available for any questions all day. Don't forget, there are online options for the students too, and these replace the hard copies, YOU DO NOT NEED TO DO BOTH!

Week of December 1st - 5th

Welcome Back!

We hope you had a restful and enjoyable Thanksgiving Break, and that you were not out of power for too long! We are very thankful for all the linemen and women who gave up their family time to help restore our power.

This Week:

Writing: We are continuing to learn about argument writing, and how to convince others using a combination of facts and opinions.

Science: We will be beginning our research on electrical safety this week. By the end of the week we will have filled in our top down web, and will be ready to begin our brochures next week.

Social Studies: We will continue on with Westward Expansion, focusing on the Oregon Trail.

Math: We are finishing up Topic 4 and will be starting Topic 5, which is on dividing by 2 digit divisors.

Reading: We will be working on close reading, looking for details in our reading and deciphering the difference between facts and opinion in articles.

Win: Students are working in small groups with different literature circle books. Currently these books include; Stone Fox, Number the Stars, Roll of Thunder, Hear my Cry, and Three Times Lucky.

Week of November 24th and 25th

Happy Thanksgiving!
We are so thankful for our thoughtful and hardworking students, and their parents. We hope that you enjoy this family time together, and come back well rested!

Week of November 17-21

Happy Monday, this is our last full week before Thanksgiving! If you are planning on being out either of the days before Thanksgiving, please let us know.

Weekly Events:

Thursday and Friday - Mrs. Fonte will be coming in to read a Thanksgiving story to us. We will then watch the video of it.

Friday- We have our monthly assembly this week. As usual the students will see the story pirates perform their stolen story.

This Week in Fifth Grade:

Writing: We are beginning to talk about opinion writing, and the difference between opinion and fact.

Science: We are starting an Electrical Safety Unit, where the students will create brochures and a PSA.

Social Studies: We are learning about the USS Constitution, Lewis and Clark, and continuing our exploration of West Ward Expansion.

Math: We are looking to finish up this topic on Dividing by 1 Digit Divisors, and will start the new unit after the holiday break.

Reading: We continue to work on close reading and pulling important facts from our reading.

WIN: Students are still working on their literature circle group books, some will be starting a new book this week!

Week of November 10- 14

Happy Wednesday!
We hope you all enjoyed your four day weekend! We also want to thank any Veterans for their service to our country.

Week Events:
Scholastic Book Orders were due today. (I will offer an extension until tomorrow)
I (Ms.Connor) will be out Thursday and Friday for a conference in MA.

This Week in Fifth Grade:
Writing: We will begin discussing the difference between fact and opinion, as an opener to persuasive writing.
Science: We will be doing a short project on what life would be like without electricity.
Social Studies: Westward Expansion/ Lewis and Clark
Math: We are continuing with our unit on dividing by 1 digit divisors. We should be having a test on this material next week.
Reading: We are continuing to work on text based questions, and reading closely.
WIN: Students are still working on their literature circle groups, many groups should be finishing up soon, and are getting ready to start their next book!

Coming Up:
Smarter Balance Test, layout practice with Mrs.Palin will begin in the next week.

A little off topic-ness and some CHICKENS

Week of November 3-7

Happy November!

This month is going to fly by, with only two full weeks of school!

Weekly Reminders:

Scholastic Book orders were sent home, please be sure to have your order in by Wednesday, November 12th. By placing a Scholastic Book order you help Mr.Shepherd and I purchase more, up to date, books for our literature circle groups. This will be the last order until after the Holiday Season.

Conferences are this week! Please let us know if you can no longer make the time you have signed up for, or if you cannot remember what time!

This Week in Fifth Grade:

Writing: We are still working on narrative stories, focusing on the Six Traits of Writing. This week we will focus on voice and word choice.

Science: We will begin researching electrical history and take notes on electricity vocabulary.

Social Studies: We are wrapping up the Bill of Rights and beginning a unit on Westward Expansion.

Math: We are beginning our next topic on Dividing by 1-Digit Divisors. Students were given the opportunity to earn a 90 or above on the end of topic 4 test, and "test out" of the topic.

Reading: We continue to work on realistic fiction, as well as, asking questions to help understand our reading. Students are also continuing with their literature circle groups.

Week of October 27-31

Happy Monday!

Special Events:

Friday will be the Halloween Parade and class activity. Please let either of us know if you do not want your child participating in the snack. Also please do not send your child to school with a snack on that day. Please remember students cannot have any blood or weapons as part of their costumes at school. Please also do not send your child to school wearing their costume. They will have a moment to change before the parade begins.

Conferences are coming up next week. If you have forgotten what time you signed up for, or if that time no longer works, please let us know and we will reschedule.

Blizzard Bags will be going home on Thursday! We have also shared an electronic copy of the Blizzard Bag with each student on their Google Drive.

This Week:

Writing: We are beginning to talk about the Six Traits of Writing, and will be editing our narrative stories.

Science: We are still working on circuits and electricity.

Social Studies: We will be wrapping up the Bill of Rights.

Math: We are finishing up Topic 3 and will be having a test this week. Students will also be given the opportunity to "test out" of Topic 4. They will be given the end of topic test, and if they earn a 90 or above they will have the opportunity to partake in enrichment activities.

Reading: Students will be reading and discussing spooky stories. The focus will be on asking questions while they read.

WIN: We are continuing to work in our Literature Circle Groups, the students are starting to really enjoy their books.

Fun with circuits!

Lady Long Rider Bernice Ende Visits Simonds

Week of October 20- October 24

We have a very busy week this week! 

A Few Interesting Events:

Today we will be going outside to see Lady Long Rider, as she makes her way through New Hampshire. Check back here for some pictures of our meeting! Also if you would like more information on her go to her blog: http://www.endeofthetrail.com/blog/

Tomorrow Mrs. Fonte will be coming in to talk with us about the Constitution and share some of her artifacts she has collected over the years.

On Friday, as a part of Digital Citizenship Week, Mrs. Prewandowski will be coming in to talk to our students about their "digital footprints" and proper blog etiquette as part of our GRIT lesson.

This Week In Fifth Grade:

Writing: We continue to work on writing narratives and expanding our writing to include character development and problem and solution.

Reading: We are working on  asking questions to help guide our reading.

Science: We are starting our new science unit on Electricity. We will start exploring circuits and and how electricity works.

Social Studies: We are still working on the branches of government, this week we will complete learning about the Judicial Branch.

Math: We are learning to multiply two digit numbers this week.

WIN: We are working in Literature Circle Groups. Ask your student about the book they are reading.

Week of October 13-17

Happy Tuesday!

We hope you all enjoyed your long weekend, and the festivities of the WFFF!

This week in fifth grade:
Writing: We continue to work on narrative stories, with distinct beginnings, middles, and ends. We are starting to work on developing strong main characters and introductions that grab the attention of the reader. Students have been getting their inspiration from silly pictures displayed on the board.

Reading: Students continue working in their literature circle groups, reading independently, and working on story features.

Math: Students had their Topic 2 test last week, and we will begin Topic 3 on Multiplying Whole Numbers this week. This should be a bit of a review. It would be beneficial to your student to practice his/her multiplication facts at home, too.

Science: We will be finishing up the Scientific Method this week and will be having a test on Friday. Students will leave class on Wednesday with a study guide, Thursday we will study together, and Friday will be the test.

Social Studies: We continue to learn about the Three Branches of Government and The Bill of Rights.

Other News:
Scholastic book orders will arrive this week!
We will be having our second Friday assembly this week.

Week of October 6-9

We have a short week, Friday is a teacher workshop!

This Week in Fifth Grade:
Writing: We will be finishing up our Constitution Persuasive Writing and move on to some narrative writing.
Science: We are beginning to discuss the importance and role of the Scientific Method.
Social Studies: We will be delving deeper into the branches of government.
Math: We will be having our second math test on adding and subtracting decimals and will begin our third unit on multiplying whole numbers.
Reading: We are really getting into our literature circle groups. Students are reading one of the following books: Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Three Times Lucky, Surprises According to Humphrey, or All The Wrong Questions: Who Could That Be At This Hour.


Students will begin Math Cart this week. Our new staff member, Mrs.Abbot will be coming around to do quick math activities with each class on Wednesday afternoons.

Have a great FOUR day weekend!

Week of September 22-26

This week should be a lot calmer than last week! Today is the first Kearsarge Math League Meet at Simonds School!

Writing: We will be finishing up our Constitution Essays this week. Students will be looking deeper into their writing, focusing on complete sentences, and proper capitalization and punctuation.

Science: We will be starting experiments on acids and bases, as well as, physical and chemical changes. These activities should be fun!

Social Studies: We are hoping to finish up the writing of the Constitution and begin exploring the three branches of government.

Math: We have completed our first math topic! We are now starting in on adding and subtracting decimals. This week we will focus on rounding and estimating to add and subtract.

Reading: We are continuing to work on non-fiction texts. We are also beginning to have debates about what we are reading. Students are required to pick a side and tell why. Some students will be picking a side they are not truly for, and having to stand up for it.

Spelling: Many students have not been completing their spelling homework. Remember three 100's in a row moves you up to the next level!

Reminders about this week:
Friday we will be having the puberty talk. Boys will go with Mr.Shepherd and Mr.Vozzolo, and girls will be with Mrs.Richardson and Ms. Connor. Please do not hesitate to contact any of us if you have any questions.

Please be sure to pass in your child's vaccination permission slip if you would like to participate in the flu shot here at school.

Open House Tonight!

Don't forget to stop by Open House tonight! 

We will be having sign-ups for Parent-Teacher Conferences and showcasing some of your students' work.

We hope to see you tonight!

Week of September 15-19

A full group photo from the top of Mt. Kearsarge. Thank you to all parents and families that made it out after school on Friday, we had great weather!

A few reminders about this week:

Open House is Wednesday starting at 6:30 P.M. Hope to see you there!
Picture Day is Thursday 9/18. Don't forget to send in the photo packet.

What we are up to:

Science: We are finishing up our Periodic Table of the Elements - you will have to be sure to stop up and see it on Wednesday! We will be having our first science test next week.

Social Studies: We are finishing up the writing on the Constitution and will begin working on the Amendments.

Math: We are finishing up our topic 1 on Place Value and will be having our first Math test around the end of this week.

Writing: Students are working on Constitution Day essays, focusing on Cyber-bulling and about whether or not the First Amendment should be changed to help do something about Cyber-bulling.

Reading: Students continue to do independent reading, and will be adding to their reading blogs, as well as logging what they read. Please help your child keep a log of books they are reading at home so they can add it to their log. We will be doing logs and blogs each Friday, if your student misses that day, and you have internet easily accessible to you, please have your child update their blog and log over the weekend.

We are looking forward to another busy and successful learning week! We hope to see you all Wednesday at Open House! 

Simonds Climbs Kearsarge!

A view from the top! We had a great turn out this year!

All the fifth grade climbers! 

Letter Home

Below is a copy of the letter we sent home today with your student. Please be sure to read it over, and let us know if you have any questions.

SIMONDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

14 CHURCH STREET

WARNER, NH 03278

456-2241

Judith Pellettieri Jen Richardson

Principal School Nurse

September 10th, 2014

Dear Parents,

We are about to begin a very important segment of the health curriculum.  Mr. Vozzolo (PE teacher), Miss Connor, Mr. Shepherd, and I will begin team teaching in the month of September.  This will cover the physical, social, and emotional changes your child will be, or already is, experiencing.  It is children’s nature to have many questions about their growing body during puberty. They are curious about the changes that are occurring.   It is important for your child to have an accurate source of information so that he/she does not have to rely on friends to answer their questions.

Boys and girls in the 5th grade will have separate classes. Miss Connor and I will cover topics such as menstruation, feminine protection, female puberty, and personal hygiene.   For the 5th grade boys, Mr. Shepherd and Mr. Vozzolo will discuss male puberty and personal hygiene.

Parents can play an important role in helping children prepare for the changes and growth, which occur during puberty.  The program we teach at school provides your child with basic facts and reassurances about his/her growth and development.  We will also encourage your child to turn to you for further information and guidance.

This is the link to the video we will be showing: http://www.pgschoolprograms.com/programs.php?pid=1  

Please let us know if you have any concerns.

Sincerely,

Jen Richardson, RN

Simonds School Nurse

Week Of 9/8 to 9/12

Simonds Climbs Kearsarge is this FRIDAY! We hope to see you all hiking the mountain with us! 

Our first full week of the year is here!
Science: This week students will be picking three elements from the periodic table to become experts on. We will then be creating our own Periodic Table of the Elements for display in the hallway.

Social Studies: Students will continue to delve deeper into the Articles of Confederation and The Constitution.

Math: We are still working on place value up to the thousandths, and will begin to look at comparing and ordering decimals. We know that math is a stressful subject for students, and are trying to help ease the tension. If your student is having a lot of difficulty on the homework, please just send us an email or a note about it. We will work through the trouble problems together. Homework is not meant to be an overly stressful time!

Reading: Students continue to work on making connections to reading, as well as, looking at important text features of Non-Fiction text.

Writing: Students will be digging deep into their writing, and working on adding details, and grabber starting sentences.

Spelling: Students had their first spelling test today! If your student gets three 100's in a row, they move up to the next spelling group. They also have to get higher than a 70 to remain in the spelling group they are in. Students' were given a preliminary spelling test to find where they should be.

Week of 9/2-9/5

This week in fifth grade:
Science: Students will begin exploring aspects of the Periodic Table of the Elements.
Social Studies: Students are continuing to explore the Constitution.
Writing: Students are beginning their personal narrative writing, and learning about the writing process.
Math: We are talking about place value, and number relationships.
Reading: Students are continuing to work on comprehension strategies.

Be sure to send in any Scholastic Orders and money by Friday! Or order online, there are many more choices there!

Specials Schedule

Mr. Shepherd's weekly Specials Schedule

Monday

8:40-9:20

Music

Tuesday

8:40-9:20

Art

Wednesday

8:40-9:20

Library

9:20-10:05 (Second semester)

Technology

Thursday

8:40-9:20

P.E.

9:20-10:05 (First semester)

 Music

Friday

8:40-9:20

PE

Ms. Connor’s weekly special schedule

Monday

8:40-9:20 (second semester)

Technology

9:20-10:05

Music

Tuesday

8:40-9:20

P.E.

Wednesday

8:40-9:20

Art

Thursday

8:40-9:20 (first semester)

Music

9:20-10:05

P.E.

Friday

8:40-9:20

Library

*Please remember to bring sneakers on PE days!*

The First Day of School!

Students were sent home with a lot of important documents today! Please be sure to fill out the registration forms and return them to school as soon as possible. We have also sent home the below letter and a Scholastic order. 

Please be sure to check your students planner! We have supplied a binder and a notebook to help facilitate the home to school procedure. Please help your child remember to bring this to school each and every day. 

The first week of school is always a bit crazy- but here is what we hope to cover this week:

Writing- The writing process, organization, and the beginning of writing a narrative. 
Science- We will begin looking at matter, and elements. 
Social Studies- We will begin looking at the Constitution and it's importance.
Reading- We will begin learning about expository text features and active participation in reading discussions. 
Math- We are starting our first unit on Place Value. This week will focus primarily on getting to know the new program, and place value relationships. 

Parent Letter:

Dear Parents,

Welcome to fifth grade! We are excited to start this year, and have many exciting (and educational) lessons and field trips planned. We want to keep lines of communication as open as possible throughout the school year. Please be sure to update your email address on your students’ registration packets. This year we will be keeping the number of notices sent home down, so please save the link to our blog (http://fifthgradesimondsschool.blogspot.com/). We will keep weekly schedule updates, student work, upcoming events, Blizzard Bag Materials and photos on the blog.

In an effort to continue making the transition from Simonds to the Middle School as smooth as possible, we have developed a new homework/planner routine, similar to the Middle School. Students will have time at the end of every day to fill out their planner with homework, we will sign off that they have written everything down correctly, and we ask that you sign off (just initials is fine) that you have seen their planner. Spelling homework will go out as a packet on Monday’s to be due the following Monday before their test. Math homework will go out daily, to be due the next day. Don’t worry we will be sending home 3-4 math problems per night! And as always, reading for 20 minutes each night.

Our new math program has an amazing website that has games, worksheets, and an e version of the students’ actual math textbook. If your child ever has any trouble with their homework they can go online and watch a reminder video, or review the days lesson. The website is: www.pearsonrealize.com. The login is: firstinitiallastname.kresw and the password is krsd(lunchnumber). We may be using some of the options on this website as Blizzard Bag options.

Attached you will find a Scholastic Book Order Magazine. We will send these out each month to help you find daily reading books. To order online go to: www.scholastic.com and enter our teacher codes. (Shepherd-LCYVV , Connor-M8JZD) The online store has more options than the catalog, but you are still welcome to send in the actual form. Our first Scholastic order will be due Friday, September 12, 2014.

We are looking forward to a great year with you and your student. Please do not hesitate to contact us.

Fondly,

Shelbie Connor and Steve Shepherd

Welcome Fifth Grade Class of 2015!

WELCOME TO FIFTH GRADE! We are very excited to start this new year, and fill it with many new adventures and learning opportunities. Below we have attached a copy of the letter we sent home this week. See you all very soon!

Hello Fifth Grade Families,                

We are very excited that you will be in our classes this year!  We have heard so many good things about you from last year’s teachers.  This year will be filled with many new things to learn and experience.  You will finally be able to play on the new field this year as well!  We will also be using a blog (http://fifthgradesimondsschool.blogspot.com) along with our website to help keep you and your parents up to date on what is happening in 5th grade.  We are also excited to have a new math curriculum (Envisions)  that is both fun and challenging.  Stay tuned for more information about Envisions math.

Your 5th grade teachers have high expectations for you.  Our goal is for you to have success and confidence in learning.  Although sometimes learning requires patience and hard work, the result is that what was once confusing or difficult now makes sense and is easy.  We will help you every step of the way and celebrate your accomplishments with you.  

We look forward to learning more about you and your interests. Your first assignment is a fun one.  We would like you to write about a memorable experience you had this summer.  The writing should be at least two paragraphs in length. Be sure to bring your writing with you when you come to school on August 26th so we can share our experiences with one another.  Don’t worry about supplies, simply bring a couple of pencils, a bag or backpack to bring things to and from school.  We will provide paper, crayons, folders, and other craft type supplies.

If you would like to meet with us and see your room before school starts, we will be in our rooms August 25th from 2:00-3:00pm.  Also, be sure to invite your family to the Simonds Pancake Breakfast that will be taking place on our first day back, August 26th at 8:30am.

See you soon!

Mr. Shepherd and Ms. Connor

P.S.  Parents, send us your email addresses so we can share our class blog and emails with you.  

sshepherd@kearsarge.org

sconnor@kearsarge.org

Dissecting Owl Pellets

As the year is winding down we have finally gave in, and are dissecting owl pellets. The kids seem to really enjoy it!

Especially these two! This is just after they have found a skull in their owl pellets. 

Mr.Shepherd's Baby Shower!

We had a lovely time at Mr.Shepherd's baby shower yesterday! Thank you to all that helped keep it a secret and worked hard to set it up! Below is a picture of the beautiful baby in a carraige Mrs. Flanders made us for the shower! Thank you for all your help and creativity! 

Our last full week!

Welcome to our last full week of fifth grade! We have a busy week ahead of is.

Monday- Jamie's grandfather will be coming in to talk to is about his new book, which connects to our science unit on pond life.

Tuesday- We will be visiting the "Rocking Rock Shop" to support the first graders. Please remember to bring in a dollar or two to spend there.

Wednesday- We will be having a special activity in the afternoon today. Be sure to ask your kids about it!

Leadership students will also be gone for most of the day today.

Friday- Our wonderful teachers who will be moving on to either different schools, or new chapters in their lives, will be sharing Popsicles with all students during recess today. 

This year has flown by! Don't forget to mark your calendars for the last day of school this year!

Environmental Camp Pictures

This Week in 5th Grade (5/27-5/30)

The days of school are quickly running out! This is a short week, but a busy one none the less!

Math: We will be learning about dividing decimals by tens, hundreds, and thousands.

Science: We will be continuing our in school projects on Pond Life. Students will be researching, creating a powerpoint like presentation using Emaze, and creating an art project.

Social Studies: Students will be completing their Social Studies web quests, and begin working on their Civil War projects. Student's have copies of the Social Studies project on their drives.

Writing: We will be working on prompts from our experiences at Environmental Camp last week.

Reminders:
The Isles of Shoals Trip is next Tuesday!
Students will need to be at school by 7AM and will return by 3:15PM.
Students will NOT be allowed to wear flip flops or sandals.
Students will need to pack their own lunch and snack in a disposable bag. All lunch supplies will be thrown out after lunch, so do not pack anything you want returned. Please do not pack soda's for lunch drinks, or drinks in glass bottles.

E Camp

Just hanging out in a chicken hat!

Ready for camp?

We leave for camp tomorrow! Please remember to drop your student off at school, as they cannot carry their luggage on the bus. We will depart around 9:00 am for camp and will be returning by dismissal on Friday. Please remember that you will need to pick your student up on Friday as well. 

We are looking forward to a great trip! See you all in the morning!

Week of 5/12-5/16

This week in fifth grade:

Math: We will be learning how to multiply decimals, as well as, work with decimals in word problems.

Science: We are diving into Pond Life as our new science unit. Visting Camp Coniston will help us learn even more about this topic.

Social Studies: We are continuing to explore the reasons leading up to the Civil War.

Writing: We are talking about figurative language and writing letters to our future teachers next year.

Reading: Students are taking the district reading test this week, while still enjoying some silent reading time.

Weekly Reminders:

Permission slips are still needed for Environmental Camp and the Isle of Shoals trip.

Scholastic Book Orders went home today. It's a perfect place to stock up on summer reading books! 

Camp Coniston is next week! Please let us know if you have any concerns about the trip! We are very much looking forward to this great experience for the kids! 

On Friday, Ms.Connor's class will be going with Mrs.Palin to the Warner Library.

Weekend Reminders

We are still looking for permission slips from many students. We need both the permission slips for the Isle of Shoals and the permission slips for Environmental Camp.
If you need help gathering any of the items on the packing list for Environmental Camp, please do not hesitate to ask.

Trip to the vernal pool

As part of our new science unit on pond life, we took a walk up to the vernal pool. The kids loved the fresh air and all the frogs and snakes!

Middle School Step-up Day!

Reminders

• Please remember to send in your child's permission slip for Environmental Camp. 
• Please send in the permission slip for the Isle of Shoals trip. (Sent home today)
• TOMORROW IS STEP-UP DAY!!! Don't forget you child has to be up early :)

Career Day

Check out this flyer for the upcoming Career Day at Simonds School. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about this day.

Check back on this link, once we have the visitors confirmed their names will be added to the flyer.

https://www.smore.com/app/pages/preview/7c22d

Week of May 5, 2014

Big Dates This Week:
Tuesday: Science Test on the water cycle and clouds.
Wednesday: Step-up day at the Middle School

What we are working on this week:

Math: We will be finishing up working on algebraic expressions and moving on to working with decimals.

Science: We will be finishing up our unit on the water cycle and cloud formation. Next week we will start in on pond life.

Social Studies: This week we are discovering the conditions that lead to the beginning of the Civil War.

Writing: We are working on completing our review of the Lowell Mills field trip. If you would like to see what your child is writing, ask them to show you their Google Drive!

Reading: We are working on vocabulary and comprehension from the books The Treasure Chest and Bread and Roses, Too.

Important Reminders:
**Please remember to send in the Environmental Camp permission slips.**