May 20, 2012
Dear Parents,
We've only got three more days (well, two-and-a-half, but who's counting?) in which to wrap up the school year. Summer Homework for next year's 5th- and 6th-graders is posted on the page, "Summer Homework - 2012." All students should be finished with their Saxon books, except for those in Algebra 1/2. We need everyone to bring in their Saxon books on Monday, as well as a bag (or two) to take home work and personal items.
We're also still in need of Summer caretakers for the bunnies and birds. Please contact me ASAP if you might be able to do this.
Thank you,
Christy
May 17, 2012
Tomorrow's the big day -- Pool Party and Sixth-Grade Graduation! We'll be leaving the school around 8:30-8:45, and get to the Bookspans' house around 9am. Sixth-graders can be dropped off at the house no earlier than 8am to work on decorations. We'll be using parent drivers to and from the party. Their address and phone number are:
9210 N 33rd Way, Phoenix 602-494-3345
Graduation will be at 11am, followed by lunch. The only thing we still need for the party is another veggie tray.
Thanks for all your help!Christy
May 10, 2012Dear Parents,As we wrap up, there are so many dates to note. Please check out the list below. Monday, of course, is a big day with the Wet and Wild Trip for sixth graders and the Great Lives being due. I'm sending this newsflash because I need help with the animals this summer. The bunnies can go together. I plan to get the second one spayed and then they can be back in the same cage. We also have the birds. Please email me if you can help out with the bunnies or birds.Thank you,ChristyP.S.Sign up for the Pool Party Help on the website and Summer Homework will be posted soon for fourth and fifth graders April 27, 2012
This weekend some children have cultural work to wrap up...We met for mini-conferences and a "Conference Form" will go home with your child today. Please ask to see it and support your child in completing the boxed items by Monday. I did meet with over half of the children for Great Lives rough drafts, and I will meet with the remaining children the first part of next week. All children can work on their tri-fold boards.
Have a great weekend!
P.S. Monday we also resume Saxon
April 25, 2012
We are back from the fourth grade trip...It was a blast! I hope your child had so much fun. The fifth graders return tonight around 7:30p.m. and you should receive a phone call confirmation when they get close.
This is an incredibly busy time for all of us and I am posting a list of dates for you below. Please print it out and keep it handy so we can all stay on track:
Friday, April 27th: Ice Cream Social. Please sign up on the Ceramics site to bring items or volunteer
Friday, May 4th and Monday, May 7th: Parent-Teacher Conferences (1/2 Day for students) Please fill up those days by signing up on the website. There is not much time outside of those times left in the year to meet.
Sunday, May 6th: Sixth Graders leave from Cheryl Campus for CIMI at 10:00p.m.
Wednesday, May 9th: 4th and 5th Graders Diamondbacks Field Trip (details TBA)
Wednesday, May 9th: 6th Graders Return from CIMI
Friday, May 11th: Box Top Ice Cream Party! We WON! Thank you for all of your Box Top donations. I need two parent volunteers. Please contact Cathy Shalen via email if you can help out from 1:00-2:00.
and
Rock Jar Celebration! Students earned a fun day as a community with positive behavior throughout the year. It's a PJ day and we will order in Panda Express. Please send $6 with your child to cover the cost of this special day.
Saturday, May 12: Auction Dinner
Monday, May 14: Sixth Grade Campus-Wide trip to Wet-n-Wild (cost and trip details TBA)
Great Lives Final Draft, Trifold, and Project Due (Due to Fair postponement, dates for final draft has been changed)
Tuesday, May 15: Music Showcase and Talent Show 1:00-2:30
Wednesday, May 16: Great Lives Fair 6:30-8:30p.m. Students dress up and present their project.
Friday May 18: Pool Party and Graduation Celebration for Grade 6 at Asher Bookspan's house. 6th graders dropped off directly at house at 8:30. All other students to be transported by parent drivers. Please sign up to bring food and/or drive if you can. Graduation will take place at 11:00 a.m. and sixth grade parents are invited to attend. Asher's address: 9210 North 33rd Way.
Wednesday, May 23: Last Day of School! 1/2 Day for all students.
Phew! I hope that helps. I will update the website as details are provided to me. Please not the Great Lives dates have changed. I'm meeting with students individually to discuss rough drafts.
Homework:
All students are to complete their Saxon book and all blue ribbons for their grade level. We will begin checking homework on Monday April 30th for Saxon lessons. Once the book is completed, we will then check for the blue ribbons. This should allow plenty of time for Great Lives and reading these last few weeks.
Thanks for all of your support!