Mrs. Webster

 


CST Math Packet - Homework

Dear Parents,

South Lake Registration Materials

This is a reminder that South Lake Registration materials
are due to me tomorrow, May 4^th.  This includes your
registration card and zero-period form, if your student is requesting
zero-period PE and two electives.  It is important that these materials be
returned on  time.

Upcoming Testing schedules and suggestions:

• Please
       make sure yourchild
       is at school on time and ready for testing. All testing will be held first
       thing in the morning.


• Please make sure your child isgetting appropriate
       sleep the night before and eating a healthy breakfast before coming to
       school.


• We are reviewing for the tests in class.


• Parent Volunteers thank you for
       your support! However, parent volunteers are not permitted during testing
       times.  


• Students
      can prepare
       at home for the math CST by(*please note that all testing in math will
       cover chapters 1-10 only):



 
• reviewing their math
        standards packet (they have completed this over the past month),

 
• reviewing the CST test
        prep packets (we will be reviewing with them in class)

 
• reviewing the math
        journal

 
• completing extra
        practice problems in the back of their math book pages EP2-EP23

 
• completing the Holt
        online practice quizzes and video tutorials (http://my.hrw.com)

Username:
Mathgrade6 

Password:
Mathgrade6

• Students can prepare at home for thereading CST by:



 
• Reviewing
        their CST test prep packet (we will be reviewing with them in class)

 
• Reviewing the key comprehension strategies
        and skills in their RTI spiral notebookand reading practice book.

 

California State Testing Schedule (CST’s)

Tuesday, May, 8^th- Reading Part 1

Thursday, May 10^th– Reading Part 2

 

Tuesday, May 15^th– Math Part 1

Thursday, May 17^th– Math Part 2

 

Middle School Math Placement Test Schedule

Tuesday, May 22^nd– Middle School Math Placement
Test Part 1

Wednesday, May 23^rd– MSMPT Part 2

 

Progress Reports

Third Trimester Progress Reports will be emailed home on
Thursday, May 10^th.  If your child has earned a 75% or below in
any subject, you will also receive a copy of the Progress Report in your
child’s Thursday Folder.  If this is the case, please sign the Progress
Report and return it to school on Friday.

 

Upcoming Test/Important
Dates

5/8 – CST Reading Part 1

5/10 – CST Reading Part 2

5/11 – Math Chapter 7 IOLA and Vocabulary Tests

5/15 – CST Math Part 1

5/17 – CST Math Part 2

5/22 – MSMPT Part 1

5/23 – MSMPT Part 2

5/24 – Minimum Day, 1:00 Release

5/25 – No School

5/28 – No School

 

Thank you for your continued support,

 

4/18/12

 

Dear Parents,

6th Grade Orientation

We will be walking over to South Lake nextTuesday, April 24^thfor 6^thgrade orientation. This is for students only. We will be leaving school at 8:10 so it is very important thatthestudents are at school on time. During this time the students will be given a short tour of the school, they will review and discuss bell schedules, late start days, how students are expected to get along, dress code, cafeteria food, lunch time sports, spirit activities, and the registration process.South Lakewill guide students through their registration packets and talk to them specifically about their elective choices and how their test scores will determine math placementfor next year. This is a very informative morning and it is imperative that all students attend. The students will then bring their registration packet home and review the information with you. We will send out another email with the due date for the registration packets, but it will be shortly after the
orientation. It is strongly recommended that you send the registration packet in as soon as you complete them.

6^thGrade Promotion – Save the date

6th Grade Promotion ison Wednesday, June 20^that 10:55 a.m. in the MPR. Please note that this is the
daybeforethe last day of school. The students can be signed out in the
front office after the promotion for the remainder of the day.All students must be signed out
if  they are leaving!Please read the timeline below.

Promotion Timeline Wednesday, June 20th

10:00 MPR will be open for parents to find their seats

10:30 6^thGrade Slideshow (available for
purchase) will begin for parents only to view

10:50 Parents can come out to the blacktop to see
school-wide tunnel and cheer on the 6^thgraders

10:55 Promotion Ceremony Begins in MPR

6^thGrade Pool Party/ Last Day of School –
Save the date

6^thgrade pool party  is Thursday, June 21^st.Students need to arrive at thenormal starttime 8:10 and school is out at 1:00 pm. This is our last day together as Meadow Park’s 6^thgrade class of 2011-2012 and their last day coming to Meadow Park. It is a very special day for all the students and us as teachersthat we look forward to sharing together.

Upcoming Testing schedules and suggestions:

·        Please make sure yourchild is at school on time and ready for testing. All testing will be held first thing in the morning.

·        Please make sure your child isare getting appropriate sleep the night before and eating a healthy breakfast before coming to school.

·        We are reviewing for the tests in class.

·        Parent Volunteers thank you for your support! However, parent volunteers are not permitted during testing time.

·        Students can prepare at home for the math CST by(*please note that all testing in math will cover chapters 1-10 only):

o  reviewing their math standards packet (they have completed this
over the past month)

o  reviewing the CST test prep packets (we will be reviewing with
them in class)
 
reviewing the math journal

o  completing extra practice problems in the back of their math book
pages EP2-EP23

o  completing the Holt online practice quizzes and video tutorials (http://my.hrw.com)

Username: Mathgrade6 

Password: Mathgrade6

·        Students can prepare at home for thereading CST by:

o  Reviewing their CST test prep packet (we will be reviewing with them in class)

o  Reviewing the key comprehension strategies and skills in their RTI spiral notebookand reading practice book.

California State Testing Schedule (CST’s)

Tuesday, May, 8^th- Reading Part 1

Thursday, May 10^th– Reading Part 2

Tuesday, May 15^th– Math Part 1
Thursday, May 17^th– Math Part 2

Middle School Math Placement Test Schedule

Tuesday, May 22^nd– Middle School Math Placement Test Part 1

Wednesday, May 23^rd– MSMPT Part 2

The Irvine Police Department Vs. Orange County Fire Authority Basketball Game

·        Attached isa flyer about the annual Irvine Police Department vs. Fire Department Basketball game. Officer Predney would love to have the students and their families come
out and support them!

·        Saturday, April 28^th@ 6:30 at University HS

·        Admission
is free (Please bring a non-perishable item to benefit the Second Harvest Food
Bank)

Upcoming Dates:

*Study guides have already been handed out to the students
for the following exams.

4/24 South Lake Student Informational Meeting *Please avoid
making doctor appointments since we will be walking over to South Lake and it
will be the student’s only preview of South Lake.

4/24 Math Chapter 8 IOLA and Vocabulary Test

4/25 Science IOLA and Vocabulary 8-10

5/1 Social Studies Chapter 12 IOLA and Vocabulary Test

Thank you for your continued support,

Mrs. Samantha Webster
6^thGrade Teacher
Meadow Park Elementary
(949) 936-5941
swebster@iusd.org

4/6/12


Dear Parents,

I hope everyone has a wonderful Spring Break! The students
had a wonderful week at Outdoor Science School. I enjoyed hearing all the
stories about their experiences from camp that included climbing the rock wall,
going on long hikes, and touching snakes. We had a wonderful report that the
students were respectful, enthusiastic, and responsible and seemed to really
enjoy themselves! As we head off into break, I just wanted to remind you of a
few upcoming events and activities that will be happening when we return to
school on Monday, April 16^th!

Report Cards:

Today, at 3:00pm, Report Cards will be available for you to
view.Please be sure to review their grades
with them. I am very pleased with how the students have been performing and
can't believe we are already in the last trimester of 6^thgrade! I
will be emailing home my grade book which will give you the break down for the
overall grade in each subject area.

Math Chapter 10 What Happened?

We will be sending home the Math Chapter 10 test on Monday,
April 16^th. Students who have scored below 75% have the opportunity
to do a "What Happened?" on Tuesday, April 17^thfrom 2:45-3:15 and
Wednesday, April 18^thfrom 7:40-8:10am.

D.A.R.E.

I have attached with a flyer about the annual Irvine Police
Department vs. Fire Department Basketball game. Admission is Free. Officer
Predney would love to have the students and their families come out and support
them!

Team Kids Principal's Challenge!

April 14, 2012: Beach Cleanup, Huntington State Beach

Miss Livernois is meeting the Team Kids Challenge by helping
at a beach clean-up in Huntington Beach on April 14th from 9-11.

All participants need to register withjackie@coastkeeper.org.

Parking is free; just tell the parking staff you're with
Coastkeeper! Don't forget your closed-toe shoes, hats, glasses,
sunscreen, and lots of water. Please RSVP tojackie@coastkeeper.org, and we hope to
see you there!

Waiver of Liability Form-- We'll have waivers at the site to sign, but
volunteers under age 18 need to have a parent or guardian sign their form. If
this is you, please print up the form and bring a signed copy!

Upcoming Dates:

*Study guides have already been handed out to the students
for the following exams.

4/9-4/13 Spring Break - Have a great timeJ

4/17 Theme 4 Grammar and Spelling IOLA

4/24 South Lake Student Informational Meeting *Please avoid
making doctor appointments since we will be walking over to South Lake and it
will be the student's only preview of South Lake.

4/24 Math Chapter 8 IOLA and Vocabulary Test

4/25 Science IOLA and Vocabulary 8-10

5/1 Social Studies Chapter 12 IOLA and Vocabulary Test




3/19/12
Thank you to all the families that supported our Meadow Park Jog-A-Thon. Our class ran 542 laps and rasied $540 dollars. Please remember you can send in your donations this week if you forgot on Friday. Thank you for all your support!

3/16/12

Dear Parents,

Thank you for your continued support. Please read the announcements.

Jog-a-thon, Friday, March 16^th(tomorrow)

The PTA's biggest fundraiser of the year is the Jog-a-thon. Please consider
making a donation and come cheer the students on as the run. Please send the
donations in with your students tomorrow. 6^thgrade will be
running from11:25 - 11:55. Please remind your
students to eat a healthy breakfast, bring a snack, bring extra water for after
the Jog-a-thon, and to wear appropriate shoes and shorts. This is a fun filled
day that the students will treasure as it is their last Jog-a-thon at Meadow
Park. We are looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!

Outdoor Science School Letter (Green Paper)

Pleasecheck your students Thursday folder tonight for the green letter and put it in
a safe place. This has all the important information that you will need for the
OSS week (March 26-30). On the back side is an additional copy of the packing
list. If you have additional questions remember you can check the camp website
athttp://www.dirtyclassroom.com/

Thank you

6^thGrade Promotion:

Save the date, the 6^thgrade promotion will be onWednesday, June 20^that 10:55. Note this is the second to last day of school. On Thursday we will be having our 6^thgrade pool party, which is the last day of school. At 10:50 the whole school will be lining up on the blacktop to form two lines (a tunnel type experience) so that the school can cheer the 6^th graders on as they walk in for promotion and for all their success here at Meadow Park. It is a really fun experience for our school. We will then start graduation at 10:55. Promotion will last approximately 1 hour.

2/17/12

Dear Parents,

Thank you for all theValentine's Day treats and notes, it was a fun afternoon.We have an exciting month coming up and outdoor science camp just around the corner. Please read the email below and add all the important dates to your calendars.

Activities:

Jog-a-thon Gift Baskets (Parent Letter Attached)

The Jog-a-thon
is quickly approaching. They are collecting items to fill gift basket
prizes; sporting tickets, tickets to a play or concert, movie tickets, holiday
presents that your child won't be using, gifts you might want to
re-gift….. Please send any donations that you might have to Mrs.
Webster's room P-4 by Feb 24^th.

Voluntary
donations for raffle prize baskets are being collected now. These are
prizes that will be raffled during the jog-a-thon. Contributions to the baskets
are completely voluntary and parents are NOT expect to purchase new
items. Students do not receive any raffle tickets for these voluntary
prize donations.

StudentsWILL receive 5 raffle tickets for every $40 cash donation in the collection
envelopes for the jog-a-thon that will come home at the end of February. Sorry
for any confusion! If you have any questions please contact:

Tina Schindler

(949) 679-3397

theschindlers2001@hotmail.com

Shailina Hirani

(949) 713-7865

shailina@gmail.com

6^thGrade Yearbook Ads - Due Today

6^th Grade Yearbook Ad handouts (yellow) went home a few weeks ago in the Thursday
Folder and were due today 2/17/12. Please remember you need to turn in the
order from, payment payable to "Meadow Park PTA," and completed ad. Please
contact Christine Reiter atreiterx5@cox.netwith any questions. The
form is attached to this email.

OSS Forms and Money

Please
send in the OSS forms and payments as soon as possible. If you need another
form, please visit the camp website atwww.thehightrailsway.comto print
them off. Full Payment of $300.00 with your check made out toIUSD due by Friday, March 2,
2012.If you are unsure of your remaining balance please check with
Debbie in the front office 936-5900.

No School, Monday, Feb 20^t

There will be no school on Monday, Feb 20^thbecause of Washington's
birthday.

PTA Restaurant Night, BJs on Jamboree, Tuesday, Feb 21^s

On Tuesday February 21,please bring the attached flyer and join Meadow Park for Restaurant Night - all day (11
am to 11 pm) - at BJ's Restaurant located in the Market Place at Jamboree and
Irvine Blvd: 13130 Jamboree Road, IrvineCA,92602, phone
714-665-8595. You can call a half-hour ahead to request a
table. You can order take-out online. BJ's will donate 15% of your
purchase to Meadow Park PTA.

Open House, Thursday, Feb 23^rd-Minimum day
for grade 1-6, 1:00 pm dismissal

Please plan to attend Meadow Park's Open House on Thursday, Feb 23^rd.

Here is the schedule:

6:00 - 7:30 PTA will be selling Italian Ice in the MPR

6:20 Miss Livernois will introduce the teachers and staff in the MPR

6:30 -7:30 The classrooms will be open for families to enjoy

Honor Orchestra & Choir student

Congratulations to Lauren Koh and Olivia Lee, who both play the cello, Jody Lin, who plays the
Alto Saxophone, and Christopher Stankey, who sings, for making it into the IUSD
Honor Orchestra and Choir! Way to go Meadow Park students!!!

Irvine Junior Games

The Irvine Junior Games is coming up in May! The Irvine
Junior Games is a one day simplified track meet for 4^ththrough 8^thgraders
of IUSD students. Attached is the registration form, but this year, they are
encouraging students tosign up online. Please visit the Irvine Junior
Games website athttp://irvinechildrensfund.org/irvine-junior-games/to
complete the registration. Our goal is to have at least 50 students, grades
4th-6^th, participate and represent the #1 school in Orange County at
the event on May 20, 2012 at Irvine High School Stadium. Everyone is encouraged
to participate in a distance and/or field event. Not only are the Games a fun
event and great way to represent Meadow Park, but the Irvine Junior Games are
also a fundraiser for child care. Irvine Children's Fund and Irvine Junior
Games donates money directly to each child care site located on all elementary
school sites. The students will be meeting with Miss Jackson to go over the
brochure and discuss the events as well as answer questions. We want as many
students to participate so please know that financial scholarships are
available! The registration form (brochure)which can be found and completed
onlineis dueby February 3^rd. Please email Miss Jackson,kjackson@iusd.org,
if you have any questions.

Classroom:

6^thGrade Promotion:

Save the date, the 6^thgrade promotion will be onWednesday, June 20^that 10:55. Note
this is the second to last day of school. On Thursday we will be having our 6^th
grade pool party, which is the last day of school. At 10:50 the whole school
will be lining up on the blacktop to form two lines (a tunnel type experience)
so that the school can cheer the 6^thgraders on as they walk in for
promotion and for all their success here at Meadow Park. It is a really fun
experience for our school. We will then start graduation at 10:55. Promotion
will last approximately 1 hour.

Math Chapter 6 IOLA Test- What Happened

1. We will have another series of "What Happened?"
sessions onTuesday, 2/21 2:45-3:15 and Wednesday, 2/22 7:40-8:10. The
What Happened session will take place in Mrs. Webster's room (P-4).

2. Students who scored less than 75% can come to
either or both sessions to correct the problems they missed and write a "What
Happened?" for each. By doing so, they have the opportunity to raise their
score up to 75%.

Reading Bingo Reminder Due Dates Are:
Feb. 10^th

March 2^nd

March 23^rd

Research Report:
The students have started the 6^thgrade research report.
Ask your student what their essential question (research question) is? They
will need to get one additional book regarding their topic area by next
Wednesday the 22^nd. Please ask them if they need to go to the
library (they can use our school library as well,which
is open during lunch time).Thank you for your
support.

Important Dates:

February 3rd- Irvine Junior Games Registration due (late
registration is accepted)

February 20th -No
School(Washington's Birthday)

February 21^st- Restaurant Night -BJ's Restaurant
at 13130 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92602.

February
22^nd- Math Chapter 9, Lesson 1-4 Quiz

February
23^rd- Picture Day

February 23th - Open House (Minimum Day
Students out at 1:00)

March
2^nd- Math Chapter 9, Lessons 5-9 Quiz

March
2^nd-MP Revue

March
6^th- Math Chapter 9 Test

March
7^th- Match Chapter 9 Vocabulary Test

March
20^th- Math Chapter 10 Quiz, Lessons 1-6

March
23rd - Math Chapter 10 Test (IOLA and Vocabulary)

March
23^rd- Reading Bingo # 2 Due (on-going and can be completed early)

March
23^rd- Research Report Due (completed in class unless students are
absent or behind)*

March 27^th- Restaurant Night- Islands Restaurant
in Woodbridge

*Schedule subject to change, students will bring home
research packet for parent signature and on-going progress check ins.

Thank you for your continued support. Please let me know if
you have any questions. I'm looking forward to a fun end of February and March.

Activities:

Candy Grams sold Feb 2, 3, 6 & 7

The Meadow Park sixth graders will be selling Valentine's Day candy grams to send to your friends and teachers. They will be sold on February 2^nd, 3^rd, 6^thand 7^thbefore school (7:55-8:05 at the lunch tables) and at lunch. It's a great treat for only $0.50. Remember to have your friends' first and last names and teachers' names so that the candy grams get delivered to the right person! This activity supports Meadow Park 6^thgraders.

OSS Forms and Money
Please send in the OSS forms and payments as soon as possible. If you need another form, please visit the camp website atwww.thehightrailsway.comto print them off. Full Payment of $300.00 with your check made out to IUSD due by Friday, March 2, 2012. Or an optional payment plan of 3 payments of $100.00 due on:
oFriday, January 13^th
o Friday, February 3rd
o Friday, March 2nd

Box Top Contest!
Did you save your box tops over the winter break? We hope so! Our annual Box Top Contest started on Tuesday and will run thru Friday, February 17. Meadow Park earns 10 cents for every box top collected. Cool prizes will be awarded to individual students as well as classes who collect the most box tops earn an ice cream party for their entire class. The winners will be announced the beginning of March. This is a win-win opportunity for everyone! Please save your box tops in a clear baggie and send them to school with your child's and teacher's name clearly marked. Your support is greatly appreciated so please keep saving your Box Tops!

Irvine Junior Games

The Irvine Junior Games is coming up in May! The Irvine Junior Games is a one day simplified track meet for 4^ththrough 8^thgraders of IUSD students. Attached is the registration form, but this year, they are encouraging students tosign up online. Please visit the Irvine Junior Games website athttp://irvinechildrensfund.org/irvine-junior-games/to complete the registration. Our goal is to have at least 50 students, grades 4th-6^th, participate and represent the #1 school in Orange County at the event on May 20, 2012 at Irvine High School Stadium. Everyone is encouraged to participate in a distance and/or field event. Not only are the Games a fun event and great way to represent Meadow Park, but the Irvine Junior Games are also a fundraiser for child care. Irvine Children's Fund and Irvine Junior Games donates money directly to each child care site located on all elementary school sites. The students will be meeting with Miss Jackson to go over the brochure and discuss the events as well as answer questions. We want as many students to participate so please know that financial scholarships are available! The registration form (brochure)which can be found and completed onlineis dueby February 3^rd. Please email Miss Jackson,kjackson@iusd.org, if you have any questions.

GATE Enrichment Day - February 13th, 2012 (Flyer attached to this email)

Monday, February 13th is a district holiday; school will not be in session. If you do not have plans for your child on that day, we have good news! Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF) is offering classes for GATE students grades 4-8 in a NEW LOCATION on that day at the Westwood Training Center. This is a fundraising activity for CAC-GATE and all proceeds will go to support the GATE program. These classes will provide students with a day of engaging and fun subjects that may not be offered in their regular classroom. The entire day will cost $75, payable to IPSF GATE Day. Classes begin at 8:15 am and end at 3:00 pm. Students will need to bring a sack lunch and a snack. Water will be provided. No bus transportation will be available.

The Westwood Training Center is located at 1 Liberty, Irvine, CA 92620. * NEW LOCATION *

To reserve placement in the classes of your choice, mail this registration form to IPSF Gate Day, 18552 MacArthur Blvd. Ste. 200, Irvine, CA 92612 or fax to (949)263-8343 (Credit Card only). You may pay by check, payable to IPSF GATE Day, or by credit card. Registration forms are due no later than Thursday, February 9th. There are only 120 slots available, and choices will be on a first come, first served basis. There are no guarantees you will receive your first choice. You will be mailed your list of classes; please do not call IPSF or IUSD.

Class News/Dates:

Reading Bingo Reminder Due Dates Are:

Feb. 10^th

March 2^nd

March 23^rd

Research Report:

The students will be starting the 6^thgrade research report in the coming weeks. We want to let you know that its focus will be in the content of social studies. This is a very structured process that will be primarily done in class. The students will need to get their resources and bring them to school as the majority of all work will be completed in class. The students will keep you up to date by having you sign their research packet after we finish each major section.

Valentine's Day Party

The students will have the opportunity to exchange valentines at our Valentine's Day Party from 1:45 - 2:39 on Tuesday, February 14^th. If students choose to bring a valentine they need to remember to bring a valentine for everyonein the class. All special gifts for specific friends need to be exchanged outside of school. Attached to this email is a list of names for the class. We will be having a pot luck type party for the students. Each student has the option to bring their favorite snack to share, this is not required. In class,we will create a list of what everyone would like to bring and then the students will come home and have you sign their planner if you are okay with bringing the snack they volunteered to bring. For example a student might say Chocolate Chip Cookies, you would only bring 1 box (12-16) of those cookies as multiple people in the class will bring in cookies. This is a fun time for the students to exchange valentines, eat a variety of their favorite snacks, and hang out as a class.

Important Dates:

February 3rd- Irvine Junior Games Registration due (late registration is accepted)

February 6^thto 10^th- Parent - Teacher Conference Week(Students out of school at 1:00PM)

February 8^th: Science Chapter 6/7 IOLA + Vocabulary Test

February 8^th: Math Quiz Chapter 6 Quiz B

February 10^th: Chapter 6 Math Test and Vocabulary Test

February 13^th:No School(Lincoln's Birthday)

February 14^th: Valentine's Day Party 1:45 - 2:39

February 15^th: Social Studies Chapter 4, 5, 6.1 Test and Vocabulary Test

February 20th -No School(Washington's Birthday)

February 21^st- Restaurant Night -BJ's Restaurant at 13130 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92602.

February 23th - Open House (Minimum Day Students out at 1:00)

March 27^th- Restaurant Night- Islands Restaurant in Woodbridge

Thank you for the support with your child and our class. Please let me know if there are any questions or concerns.

Please be sure to always check the mustang express because it has the announcements for all school wide events and information.

1/20/12

Dear Parents,

I hope everyone had a relaxing 3-day weekend. We are really busy in 6^thgrade as I'm sure you see, and I just wanted to make sure everyone was aware of deadlines and important information that is coming up in the next few weeks.

OSS Forms and Money
Please send in the OSS forms and payments as soon as possible. If you need another form, please visit the camp website atwww.thehightrailsway.com to print them off. We have an option to assist families who might need some financial support in order for their child to attend OSS. We ask that you contact our principal, Ms. Livernois, by Friday, January 27, 2012 if you think you will need assistance. Please call 949-936-5900 or stop by the front office and Debbie will make a short appointment for you. Below is just a reminder of the payment due dates:
Full Payment of $300.00 with your check made out to IUSD due by Friday, March 2, 2012. Or an optional payment plan of 3 payments of $100.00 due on:
o Friday, January 13^th(past due date, but please feel free to still send in!)
o Friday, February 3rd
o Friday, March 2nd

Box Top Contest!
Did you save your box tops over the winter break? We hope so! Our annual Box Top Contest started on Tuesday and will run thru Friday, February 17. Meadow Park earns 10 cents for every box top collected. Cool prizes will be awarded to individual students as well as classes who collect the most box tops earn an ice cream party for their entire class. The winners will be announced the beginning of March. This is a win-win opportunity for everyone! Please save your box tops in a clear baggie and send them to school with your child's and teacher's name clearly marked. Your support is greatly appreciated so please keep saving your Box Tops!

Irvine Junior Games

The Irvine Junior Games is coming up in May! The Irvine Junior Games is a one day simplified track meet for 4^ththrough 8^th graders of IUSD students. Attached is the registration form, but this year, they are encouraging students tosign up online. Please visit the Irvine Junior Games website athttp://irvinechildrensfund.org/irvine-junior-games/ to complete the registration. Our goal is to have at least 50 students, grades 4th-6^th, participate and represent the #1 school in Orange County at the event on May 20, 2012 at Irvine High School Stadium. Everyone is encouraged to participate in a distance and/or field event. Not only are the Games a fun event and great way to represent Meadow Park, but the Irvine Junior Games are also a fundraiser for child care. Irvine Children's Fund and Irvine Junior Games donates money directly to each child care site located on all elementary school sites. The students will be meeting with Miss Jackson to go over the brochure and discuss the events as well as answer questions. We want as many students to participate so please know that financial scholarships are available! The registration form (brochure)which can be found and completed onlineis dueby February 3^rd. Please email Miss Jackson,kjackson@iusd.org, if you have any questions.

Class News/Dates:

Reading BINGO:

We are kicking off the 2^ndtrimester with Reading Bingo. To clear up any confusion, the requirement is that the students will read 3 books by March 23^rd.By each deadline given (Feb. 10^th, March 2^nd, and March 23^rd), each student will have completed 1 book report form(which can be found onthe 6^thgrade level websiteby genre). If students would like to earn a BINGO, they need to read 5 books, but again, they only need to complete a total of 3 Book Reports forms. Earning a BINGO is going above and beyond and will earn a fun "reading surprise".

Filling out the Book Report Form:If on the forms the students are having difficulty addressing the questions, I asked them to adjust the question to best fit their book, and/or add another question to replace it that would show a reflection of what they have read. For example: If the original question asks "which of the 5 Fables read was most interesting?" and the student only chose 1 longer Fable to read, then he/she can adjust the question by asking and answering "whichpart of the Fable they readwas mostinteresting. I have gone over this several times with the students and where to find the Book Report forms, so I hope they are able to communicate with you this same information.

Important Dates:

January 20^th: Math Chapter 5 Quiz B (5.6-5.8)

January 24^th: Math Chapter 5 Test and Vocabulary Test

January 27th-MP Revue MOVED TO March 2ndat Mariner's Church

February 3rd- Irvine Junior Games Registration due

February 6^th to 10^th- Parent - Teacher Conference Week(Students out of school at 1:00PM)

February 8^th: Science Chapter 6/7 IOLA + Vocabulary Test

February 9^th: PTA Restaurant Night

February 13^th:No School(Lincoln's Birthday)

February 15^th: Social Studies Chapter 4, 5, 6.1 Test and Vocabulary Test

February 20th - No School (Washington's Birthday)

February 23th - Open House (Minimum Day Students out at 1:00)

Thank you for the support with your child and our class. Please let me know if there are any questions or concerns.

1/5/2012

Dear Parents,

Happy New Year! I hope that everyone had a relaxing and enjoyable winter break! Thank you again for all the thoughtful cards, generous gifts, and delicious goodies. I just wanted to inform you of the upcoming events and tests that will be happening in 6^thgrade in the next few months! Please be checking in with your child daily, as they are our main source of communication between home and school and are given flyers and dates about what is occurring in 6^thgrade on a regular basis. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

Reminders:

Report Cards were available Online, Friday, Dec 16th

Report Cards were made available on the Parent Portal on Friday, Dec 16th, after 3:00 p.m. If you need help getting onto the Parent Portal, please contact the front office.

Upcoming Events:

Crazy Hair Day and Walking to Ruby's

On Friday, January 13^th, we will be celebrating Crazy Hair Day and enjoying our walk to Ruby's for lunch!! We will be leaving campus at 11:00A.M and be returning around 2:00pm. As you have previously signed walking field trip permission forms, no further permission forms will be needed. Students will be making their orders in class on Monday, January 9th, from the kids menu. We will send them home with their orders for you to approve and they will be responsible for bringing in the amount due by Wednesday, January 11^th. If you child chooses not to order from the menu, they need to bring their own lunch to Ruby's. If you are interested in participating in this event as a parent volunteer, please email your child's teacher directly. We are looking for 1-2 parents per class.

OSS Forms and Money

Please send in the OSS forms and payments as soon as possible. If you need another form, please visit the camp website atwww.thehightrailsway.comto print them off. We have an option to assist families who might need some financial support in order for their child to attend OSS. We ask thatyou contact our principal,Ms. Livernois, byFriday, January 13, 2012if you think you will need assistance. Please call 949-936-5900 or stop by the front office and Debbie will make a short appointment for you. Below is just a reminder of the payment due dates:

Full Payment of $300.00 with yourcheckmade out to IUSD due byFriday, March 2, 2012. Or an optional payment plan of 3 payments of $100.00 due on:

o Friday, January 13th

o Friday, February 3^rd

o Friday, March 2^nd

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DARE Graduation

Students were given a DARE Graduation flyer before break inviting you to the ceremony on Tuesday, January 10^that 1:30pm in the MPR. Please remind your child to wear their DARE shirt on Tuesday and ask them if they have created their DARE pledge.

Box Top Contest Starts Soon!

Did you save your box tops over the winter break? We hope so! Our annual Box Top Contest started on Tuesday and will run thru Friday, February 17. Meadow Park earns 10 cents for every box top collected. Cool prizes will be awarded to individual students as well as classes who collect the most box tops earn an ice cream party for their entire class. The winners will be announced the beginning of March. This is a win-win opportunity for everyone! Please save your box tops in a clear baggie and send them to school with your child's and teacher's name clearly marked. Your support is greatly appreciated so please keep saving your Box Tops!

Upcoming Dates:

1/10 Theme 2 Spelling and Grammar IOLA Test

1/10 DARE Graduation in MPR 1:30-2:30

1/10 Math Chapter 4 What Happened? (2:45-3:15 in Mrs. Webster's room)

1/11 Math Chapter 4 What Happened? (7:40-8:10am in Mrs. Webster's room)

1/11 Math Chapter 5 Quiz A (lessons 1- 5)

1/11 Ruby's Orders with Money Due

1/12 PTA Restaurant Night

1/13 Crazy Hair Day/Walk to Ruby's

1/16 NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

1/20 Math Chapter 5 Quiz B (lessons 6 - 8)

1/24 Math Chapter 5 IOLA and Vocabulary Test

12/14

Taste Festival

Our International Taste Festival is tomorrow, Thursday, December 15th. Attached is the handout that was sent home two weeks ago in Thursday folders that goes over all the details of the event in case you have any questions. Your students may bring the food with them and their serving spoon in the morning or you can bring through the office at 11:00. You will sign in as a visitor in the office and bring the food out to your student on the basketball courts where we will be setting up. The first class arrives at 11:15 so please have the food here by 11:00am. Thank you for your support!

Taste Festival Parent Volunteers

Please meet us on the black top (near basketball courts) at 11:00am. You will be helping us sell tickets, hand out bowls with utensils and napkins, as well as sell water bottles. Thank you again for all your support.

Technology Day

The students will get to celebrate their excellent behavior for the first trimester by attending our 6th grade Technology afternoon tomorrow, Thursday, December 15 from 1:00-2:39. The students that have no citations this trimester get to bring their favorite piece of technology to enjoy while hanging out with their friends from all three classes. Permissions slips went home allowing students to bring technology. If the permission slip is not returned the student will not get to participate. The teachers will check in the technology in the morning and then give it back to them at 1:00pm. If students don't want to bring in technology they can play board games, draw, and enjoy the bonding experience.

Friday, 12/16

The students will get to enjoy fun games and a sweet treat for our holiday party Friday. The students don't need to bring anything as the room parents have taken care of the treat. The classrooms will be enjoying the games and treat from 11:30-12:00. The students are out of school at 1:00pm and report cards are available online at 3:00pm. Each of the 6th grade teachers will be emailing a summary of each subject's grade so that you understand why your students earned the grades they did in each subject area. We hope that this will help you with any questions you may have regarding grades over the winter break.

Happy New Years !

School Resumes

Tuesday, January 3rd

Crazy Hair Day

Save the date because Crazy Hair Day and Walk to Ruby's is right around the corner, Friday, January 13th!

11/29/11

Meadow Park News

• CPK Restaurant Night, Dec 1^st, 10:30 am - 10 pm

Please attend our monthly Restaurant Night PTA fundraiser on Thursday, December 1st, at California Pizza Kitchen @ Park Place, located at 2957 Michelson Dr. (949)975.1585. This restaurant "night" is good for the whole day: 10:30 am to 10:00 pm for dine-in and take-out orders. Please bring the attached flyer upon ordering or pickup!

• Team Kids Carnival, Friday, Dec 2

We hope you will come, watch and enjoy the festivities with us!

12:00 - 12:35 Primary grade students

12:35 - 1:10 Upper grade students

• Get the Scoop When You Join the PTA!

Our membership numbers are down and we need your help! By joining the Meadow Park PTA for just $15.00, you are supporting local, state and national efforts to improve the education of children and the lives of families. Membership provides the opportunity for individuals to raise their voices with others throughout the state and nation to protect children's rights. It ensures our voices are heard on issues affecting young people as well as providing opportunities for parent education, communication and leadership development.

In addition, we invite you to attend our monthly general meetings where you can "get the scoop" about what's going on here at Meadow Park. Come to the PTA marked tables before school on Friday, December 2 with your checkbook/cash and we can help you complete your membership form right there.

For every family member that joins, coupons will be given for free admission to both Legoland and the Aquarium of the Pacific. For those of you who joined earlier in the year, you can pick up your vouchers at that time. Please look for members with the "I Joined PTA" stickers that morning and they can help answer any questions you might have. We hope to see you then!

Classroom News

Walk Through the Ancient Worlds

Thank you to all that were able to come watch our presentations. The students loved the experience and learned so much about Egypt, Greece, and Rome.

Outdoor Science School Mandatory Parent Meeting - December 8^th 6:00-7:00PM in the MPR

We need all parents to attend the OSS meeting as we will be reviewing the following important information regarding OSS and answering any questions you may have. This is the only night we will be holding this meeting. The items we will cover are : Before Camp, Day of Departure, Typical Day, Living Arrangements , Medication, Safety , Meal Options , What to bring , What NOT to bring, Home to MP, Important Forms, Payment Options (cost).

6^th Grade Sweatshirts

6^th grade students have the option to purchase a sweatshirt that all the 6^th grade students have signed. The Class of 2012 Meadow Park hooded sweatshirt will be sold for $25.00. It's a great way to show Meadow Park spirit and pride for the class of 2012. Order forms will be coming home this week.

Taste Festival

Our International Taste Festival is two weeks away. It will be held on Thursday, December 15^th. Each of the 6^th grade students participates in this fun filled event that is also a 6^th grade fundraiser. Please think about what recipe you want to make for this annual 6^th grade fundraising event. We will be sending home a flyer in the Thursday folder this week with detailed information and a form you need to sign and return. We look forward to having a great variety of tasty dishes from around the world!

Technology Day

The students will get to celebrate their excellent behavior for the first trimester by attending our 6^th grade Technology afternoon. On Thursday, December 15 from 1:00-2:39 the students that have no citations this trimester get to bring their favorite piece of technology to enjoy while hanging out with their friends from all three classes. Permissions slips will be sent home allowing students to bring technology. The teachers will check in the technology in the morning and then give it back to them at 1:00pm. If students don't want to bring in technology they can play board games, draw, and enjoy the bonding experience.

DARE Project

Officer Predney has assigned all 6^th grade students a DARE project that they must complete to graduate the DARE program and walk across stage. This project is due Tuesday, December 6^th. The students have a hand out that go overs what they need to include for the option they selected (poem, poster, essay). Mark your calendars as the DARE graduation will take place on Tuesday, January 10^th (more information to come after winter break).

Panoramic Picture

Please make sure your students are here on Thursday, December 9^th as we will be taking the annual 6^th grade panoramic picture. Order forms went home in the Thursday folder already. If students need an additional copy they can get one from the front office. The cost is $16 for the picture (laminated) and $31 for a framed picture. This is a fun novelty item for 6^th graders, but is optional to the students.

Math Chapter 3 IOLA Test- What Happened

1. We will have another series of "What Happened?" sessions on Tuesday, 11/29 2:40-3:10 and Wednesday, 11/30 7:40-8:10
2. Students who scored less than 75% can come to either or both sessions to correct the problems they missed and write a "What Happened?" for each. By doing so, they have the opportunity to raise their score up to 75%.

Science Fair Project

The Science Fair Project is due next Friday, December 9^th. Please check in with your students and encourage them to plan out the rest of the items they need to complete so they don't feel rushed next week. A timeline of the assignments due is on our 6^th grade website for students and parents to reference. Please contact our Science Lab Specialist, Mrs. Schmidt, if your child has any questions regarding his or her science fair project pschmidt@iusd.org.

Scholastic Book Orders

Please order books online if you are interested in purchasing any books this year! There is a link and directions on our 6^th grade classroom website on how to access and order books via the internet. Book orders for December are due by Wednesday, December 14th. Thanks!

Upcoming Important Dates

December:

12/6 DARE Project Due

12/6 Math Quiz, lessons 4.4-4.6

12/6 Social Studies Chapter 2 Vocabulary and IOLA test (Webster)

12/6 1^st Trimester Ends

12/8 Outdoor Science School Mandatory Parent Meeting 6-7pm in the MPR

12/9 Science Fair Project Due

12/9 6^th Grade Panoramic Picture @ 1:00pm

12/13 Science Ch. 4 and Chapter 5 Vocabulary and IOLA tests (Webster)

12/13 Math Chapter 4 Vocabulary tests

12/14 Math Chapter 4 IOLA Test

12/15 Taste Festival 11:30 - 1:00

12/15 Technology afternoon 1:00-2:39 (positive behavior reward for no citations in the 1^st trimester)

12/16 Last day before break out at 1:00 and Report Cards available online at 3:00pm

As always please let us know if you have any questions.
Thank you for your support,

11/7/11

Meadow Park News

Team Kids

Thank you for all your continued support!

Week 3: Nov 7 Issue: No-Bully Zone / Showing the ROPES Goal: 1500 Hearts from Random Acts of Kindness

Beneficiary: Meadow Park/Showing the ROPES at school

Week 4: Nov 14 Issue: Hunger Goal: 2 Barrels of Food

Beneficiary: Families Forward

Week 5: Nov 28 (Carnival): Student Choice. Beneficiary: Kids Choice/Vote - To be Determined

Classroom News

Walk Through the Ancient Worlds

Our Walk Through the Ancient World Presentation will take place next week on Thursday, Nov. 17^th in the MPR at 9:00 - 11:30. Students need to have their Character Card and/or Expert Card memorized (optional), costumes, props, and group skit prepared. A great resource for you to look at is http://www.californiaweekly.com/walk-through-presentations/walk-through-ancient to get some ideas on costumes and learn more about our presentation. The students are extremely excited to take the stage! Here are a few additional links for costume ideas. Please let me know if anyone has trouble finding a costume because we have a limited number of supplies here at Meadow Park and we want to make sure 100% of our students are in costume and ready for this fun and exciting day.

Egypt: http://historyonthenet.com/Egyptians/clothing.htm

Greece: http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/Homework/greece/clothes.htm

Rome: http://www.historyonthenet.com/Romans/clothing.htm

Math Chapter 2 IOLA Test- What Happened

1. We will have another series of "What Happened?" sessions on Tuesday, 11/8 2:40-3:10 and Wednesday, 11/9 7:40-8:10
2. Students who scored less than 75% can come to either or both sessions to correct the problems they missed and write a "What Happened?" for each. By doing so, they have the opportunity to raise their score up to 75%.

Important Papers / Thursday Folders

As a reminder please make sure to check the Thursday Folder for important papers such as their progress reports, test and quizzes (scored 75% or below). Our expectation is that you are reviewing the work and all important papers with your children weekly. Tests and quizzes that require a signature or expected to be returned the next day as it is the teachers formal verification that you are aware of your child's performance. As a reminder the 1^st trimester ends on Tuesday, December 6^th.

Writing

The students are working on compare and contrast writing at this time. All students should have finished their first writing piece and should be wrapping up their second piece. We will assess them the week of Nov. 14^th. All writing is done in class and does not have homework unless students have been absent or out of the class during instruction time.

Science Fair Project

This is a great way for students to work on responsibility and time management. Students should be working on their Science Fair Projects nightly to avoid forgetting an assignment or not putting in their best efforts. A timeline of the assignments due is on our 6^th grade website for students and parents to reference. Please check in with the students to make sure they are staying on top of their assignments. Please contact our Science Lab Specialist, Mrs. Schmidt, if your child has any questions regarding his or her science fair project.

Scholastic Book Orders

Please order books online if you are interested in purchasing any books this year! There is a link and directions on our 6^th grade classroom website on how to access and order books via the internet. Book orders for November are due by Wednesday, November 23rd. Thanks!

Upcoming Important Dates

November:

8 We have Make-Up Art with Mrs. Small

8 Science chapter 2 and 3 Vocabulary and IOLA

10 Math Chapter 3 lessons 4-6 Quiz

11 No School - Veteran's Day

15 Grammar and Spelling Theme 1 IOLA

15 Math Chapter 3 Vocabulary Test

16 Math Chapter 3 IOLA Test

17 Walk Through The Ancient World 9:00 - 11:30 in the MPR

22 Gift Wrap Sent Home

23 November Scholastic Book Orders Due

24 No School - Thanksgiving Break

25 No School - Thanksgiving Break

11/2/11

Dear parents,

Classroom

It's difficult to believe that it's already November! We wanted to inform you that there will be many important papers coming home in the Thursday folders this week. Please review the items with your children and return the following papers to school on Friday:

1. Math Chapter 2 IOLA Test - if your child scored less than 75% this needs to be signed and returned on Friday.
   1. We will have another series of "What Happened?" sessions on Tuesday, 11/8 2:40-3:10 and Wednesday, 11/9 7:40-8:10
   2. Students who scored less than 75% can come to either or both sessions to correct the problems they missed and write a "What Happened?" for each. By doing so, they have the opportunity to raise their score up to 75%.
2. Social Studies Chapter 1 IOLA - if your child scored less than 75% this needs to be signed and returned on Friday.
3. Trimester 1 Progress Reports
   1. These will be emailed to all parents.
   2. Students who earned a grade less than 75% in any subject will have the Progress Report sent home in their Thursday Folder as well. If your child earned 75% or less in any subject and you received a hard copy of the Progress Report in the Thursday folder, please sign the form and return it on Friday.

School Wide

Here are some important reminders about this week!

· Bring in clothes, toys, and shoes to support TEAM KID's Challenge of Homelessness by Friday, November 4^th.

· Last year, Meadow Park donated enough items to fill a 15-passenger van to its brim! Let's do it again!! At this point, our donated items would fill up only one bench of that 15 passenger van.

· Thursday, November 3^rd is PTA Restaurant Night at Pick-Up Stix, Golden Spoons, and Chronic Tacos. Don't forget to bring your flyer.

· Remember to visit the Book Fair in the library. It's open all week!

Thank you for your continued support!

10/25/11

Dear Parents,

Thank you for your continued support in the classroom, at home, and with your children. We are continuing to have an amazing 2^nd month of school that is quickly ending. November is just around the corner and we have lots of fun and important things going on in the school. Below is an outline of Meadow Park events, classroom news, and important dates. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. I'm looking forward to a fun month of November with our class.

Events at Meadow Park


Red Ribbon Week (October 24^th-28^th)

Meadow Park will join schools nationwide as we begin our Red Ribbon Celebration with the intention of educating our children to make positive choices and avoid drugs and alcohol. Click here for the Red Ribbon Week Schedule

On Thursday, October 27^th, students are encouraged to Walk to School! Several students will be meeting at Spring Acre Park "Pirate Park" (park attached to the greenbelt with the volleyball courts) from 7:30-7:45 to walk to school together. See the Schedule for more information.

Team Kids

This week we are kicking off Team Kids! This is a great way for students to make a difference at Meadow Park and in the community. For the next 5 weeks, the students will have weekly challenges to meet their goals and see the abilities they have to impact change! Below is the list of weekly challenges and the designated beneficiary that is a recipient of the goals met. At the end of the 5 weeks, the 5^th and 6^th grade Leadership Team will put on a school-wide Carnival to raise money to the charity of their choice. I have set a goal to have 100% participation from my students this year since it's their last chance to make a lasting impression here at Meadow Park. Please talk to your child about getting involved and being a part of this AMAZING Team!

Week 1: Oct 24 Issue: Drug Prevention and Health Goal: 525 Pounds of Pennies

Beneficiary: Irvine Pennies for Prevention

Week 2: Oct 31 Issue: Homelessness Goal: 1 Van Full of Clothing

Beneficiary: South West Community Center

Week 3: Nov 7 Issue: No-Bully Zone / Showing the ROPES Goal: TBD

Beneficiary: Meadow Park/Showing the ROPES at school

Week 4: Nov 14 Issue: Hunger Goal: 2 Barrels of Food

Beneficiary: Families Forward

Week 5: Nov 28 (Carnival): Student Choice. Beneficiary: Kids Choice/Vote - To be Determined

Night of Storytelling with Jim Cogan, Thursday, Oct 27th 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Come enjoy the stories that will teach children the importance of making healthy choices and working together with friends, family and the community to make a difference. Please RSVP by using the flyer: Jim Cogan

Classroom News

Walk Through the Ancient Worlds

In the Thursday folders this week, you will be receiving an invitation to our Walk Through the Ancient World Presentation which takes place on Thursday, Nov. 17^th in the MPR at 9:00 - 11:30. Students will be assigned a Character Card and/or an Expert Card this week. They are asked to memorize the card, as well as have the opportunity to dress up as their character. We will be watching videos of the different Ancient Civilizations to give the students a better understanding of what their character looks like and the styles they wore during that time period. Another great resource for you to look at is http://www.californiaweekly.com/walk-through-presentations/walk-through-ancient to get some ideas on costumes and learn more about our presentation. The students are extremely excited to take the stage!

Progress Reports

Students will be taking the Chapter 1 Social Studies Test and Vocabulary Test this week, along with Math Chapter 2 Test and Vocabulary Test. I will be emailing home progress reports to all students so that you can see a breakdown of their grades in 6^th grade so far at the end of next week. The only students that need to return a signed copy are those students with a 75% or below in any subject area. The first trimester ends on December 6^th. Please encourage your child to come in for extra support and/or review when necessary and to use the online resources provided as a study tool and to provide additional practice.

Science Fair Project

This is a great way for students to work on responsibility and time management. Students should be working on their Science Fair Projects nightly to avoid forgetting an assignment or not putting in their best efforts. A timeline of the assignments due is on our 6^th grade website for students and parents to reference. Please check in with the students to make sure they are staying on top of their assignments. Please contact our Science Lab Specialist, Mrs. Schmidt, if your child has any questions regarding his or her science fair project.

Scholastic Book Orders

Please order books online if you are interested in purchasing any books this year! There is a link and directions on our 6^th grade classroom website on how to access and order books via the internet. Book orders for October are due by Friday, October 28^th. Thanks!

Upcoming Important Dates

October:

24-28 Red Ribbon Week

27 Walk To School Day

26 Math Quiz Chapter 2 Lessons 6 - 8

26 Social Studies Chapter 1 Vocabulary and IOLA Test

27 Math Vocabulary Test Chapter 2

28 Math IOLA Test Chapter 2

31 Math Chapter 3 Pre-test

31-4 Scholastic Book Fair

November:

3 Make Up Picture Day

6 Fall Back - Set your clocks to fall back at 2am

7 We have Art with Mrs. Small

11 No School - Veteran's Day

17 Walk Through The Ancient World 9:00 - 11:30 in the MPR

24 No School - Thanksgiving Break

25 No School - Thanksgiving Break

Class Website Link http://teacherweb.com/CA/MeadowParkElementarySchool/Webster/apt1.aspx

Meadow Park 6^th Grade Website Link http://www.iusd.org/mp/GradeLevelPages/Sixth.html

Crazy Hair Day Update

The 6^th grade students had the opportunity to take a vote today on which day they wanted to have Crazy Hair Day. The results are as follows:

72 for January

24 for October

We look forward to celebrating Crazy Hair Day on January 13^th.

10/19/11
Social Studies Homework is pages 13 & 14, the chapter review for chapter 1. The wrong page number was originally written on the class planner. Sorry for any confusion.

Upcoming Important Dates - updated 10/18/11

October:

20 Math Quiz Chapter 2 Lessons 1-5

24-28 Red Ribbon Week

27 Walk To School Day

26 Social Studies Chapter 1 Vocabulary and IOLA test

26 Math Quiz Chapter 2 Lessons 6 - 8

27 Math Vocabulary Test Chpater 2

28 Math IOLA Test Chapter 2

31 Math Chapter 3 Pre-test

31-4 Scholastic Book Fair

October 14, 2011 Update

Dear Parents,

It has been a wonderful week getting to know all of you at the Goal Setting Conferences. We are having an exciting month in the classroom and at Meadow Park and wanted to take this time to give you some important information about classroom, sixth grade events, and school wide announcements.

Math

The students took their first math vocabulary and IOLA test on Chapter 1 last week. I am proud of all their hard work. The vocabulary tests went home this week. If your child received a 75% or below we ask that you sign the test and return it to the teacher. The IOLA portion of their math test will go home today (10/14). If they received a 74% or below they have the option to complete a What Happened to increase their overall score to a 75%. Students are not allowed to take the tests home to work on the What Happened because it is a district policy that all tests must be kept at school. To give them time to complete the What Happened we have created the schedule below. The What Happened for chapter 1 will be held in Mrs. Webster's room (p-4) on Tuesday, Oct. 18^th from 2:45-3:15 and on Wednesday, Oct. 19^th from 7:40-8:10. The directions are outlined below and are attached to this form.

What Happened Directions

After each test you are required to look over each incorrect problem and attempt to figure out what you did wrong, and then fix it! It is your job to look at your work and try to find what mistakes you are making. Each assignment can raise your grade up to 75%.

Example: Kevin gets a 32/50 (64%) on his test. He does an excellent job on his What Happened assignment (fixes all errors, follows directions, turns in on time) and earns back points. Now his test score is 75%. Yeah Kevin!

What to do (on a separate sheet of paper):

1. 1.Write the number of the problem you got wrong.

2. 2.Rework the problem showing all of your steps.

3. 3.Hopefully you get a new answer, and it's a correct answer!

4. 4.Look back at your original work to see what you did wrong.

5. 5. Write out in a complete sentence or two what you did incorrectly.

6. 6.Staple the What Happened assignment to the back of your test.

Here's an example of what it should look like:

7. 4(x + 2) = 24 I forgot to use the distributive property.

4x + 8 = 24 I had 4x + 2 =24 instead of 4x + 8 = 24.

-8 -8

4x = 16

4 4

x = 4

Thursday Folders

In sixth grade the students will bring home their work for you to review and other important papers in their Thursday Folders. Our expectation is that you are reviewing the work and all important papers with your children as needed. From this point forward, the homework for science and grammar will not be returned in their Thursday Folder. Once it is recorded and graded, it will be given back to the student to keep in their binder. They use these homework assignments to review for the upcoming tests and we want to make sure they are not lost. Please ask your students to show you their homework in their binder.

6^th Grade Events - A year at a glance 2011-2012

We have many special fun filled events during the year for our sixth grade students. We try to space out the events so that the students get their special recognition as 6^th graders throughout the year. Many of the students look forward to these special activities throughout their elementary school years at Meadow Park. We are having Crazy Hair day this year in January to make sure the students get their special recognition due to our busy fall schedule. They will be able to display their crazy hair at Flag Deck for the school and will walk to Ruby's in the afternoon for lunch. We are all looking forward to the fun activities sixth grade has and the memories the students will make this year!

September

8 School Starts

20 Gift Wrap Sales

22 Back to School Night

October

10-14 Goal Setting Conferences

10-24 Cookie Dough Sales

24-28 Red Ribbon Week

24 Team Kids Kick-off (Ends Dec. 2^nd)

27 Walk to School Day

31-4 Book Fair Begins

November

1-4 Book Fair Continues

1-30 Team Kids Continues

11 Veteran's Day Holiday - No School

17 & 18 Walk through the Ancient World

24 & 25 Thanksgiving Holiday - No School

December

2 Team Kids Carnival

6 D.A.R.E. Project Due

9 Panoramic Picture - 1pm

9 Science Fair Projects Due

15 Taste Festival

TBD First Trimester Activity

19-2 Winter Break

January

10 D.A.R.E. Graduation

13 Crazy Hair Day and Walk to Ruby's

16 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday - No School

27 Meadow Park Revue

February

1-3 Scholastic Book Fair

6-13 Candy Grams

6-10 Spring Conferences

13 Lincoln's Birthday Holiday- No School

20 Washington's Birthday Holiday - No School

23 Open House

March

16 Jog -A- Thon

TBD Second Trimester Activity

26-30 Outdoor Science School

April

9-13 Spring Break

*Preparing for Testing

May

TBD CST (STAR) Testing

TBD Middle School Math Placement Test

18 Pancake Breakfast

25 &28 Memorial Day Holiday - No School

June

1 Family Fun Night

TBD Third Trimester Activity

15-20 End of Year Activities - Softball Game, Pool Party, Greek Olympics

21 Promotion - Last day of school

Upcoming Important Dates

October:

9 Math Quiz Chapter 2 Lessons 1-5

24-28 Red Ribbon Week

27 Walk To School Day

26 Math Quiz Chapter 2 Lessons 6 - 8

28 Math IOLA Test Chapter 2

29 Math Vocabulary Test and Chapter 3 Pre-test

31-4 Scholastic Book Fair

Math Book Page 54 Answers to the Evens:
2-No
4 - 12 quarters is equal to $3
6 - J=88
8- 6, 350 + W = 6, 850, w = 500km
10 - p=180
12- K-420= 36, k=456 feet
14 - d=21
16 - 8g=48, g = $6
18 - t=30
20 - p/2 = 6, p = 12lb (p divided by 2 equals 6)



**Classroom email sent to each family September 27, 2011 to the address on the school file, please let me know if you don't recieve the email. Thank you**

September 27, 2011

Dear Parents,

Back To School Night

It was so nice to meet so many of you at Back To School Night and I'm looking forward to meeting everyone else during conference week (Oct. 10-Oct. 14). If you were unable to make it to Back To School Night the power point that we presented is on the Meadow Park 6^th Grade Website (link below) for you to review.

Conferences

We had sign-ups for conferences that are scheduled for Oct. 10^th - Oct. 14^th. I am attaching the conference schedule to this email for you to review. If you have not signed up for a spot please email a time that works for you that is open on the schedule. I will add people on a first reply to the email basis and I will email you back to confirm you got the day and time you requested.

Volunteer Sign-Ups

I have attached the volunteer sign-up sheet if you are interested in helping our class throughout the year. You can review the schedule and send me an email with the day and time you would like to come or the event you would like to help at. Please also include if you would like to come every week or the even or odd weeks of the month (every other) if you are volunteering to help in the classroom.

Classroom Ice Cream Party

We have continued to do well in class this month and our class has already earned their first ice cream party of the year for earning 33 compliments for excellent behavior, being on task, completing homework (whole class for 3 weeks in a row!!!!!!!!), and for being wonderful! One afternoon this week we will enjoy ice cream. Please celebrate this success with your children at home, this is a big accomplishment for them!!!

Math

The students took their first math quiz of the year and their graded quiz will go home in their Thursday folder. In 6^th grade they are not allow to re-take a quiz. Please review the quiz with your students and if you have any questions let me know. As a reminder if students don't show their work in 6^th grade they get the whole problem wrong. This is to prepare them for the expectations on the middle school placement test, for middle school, and it allows me the ability to help them if they get an incorrect answer. They will have their second quiz on lessons 1.7-1.11 next Tuesday, Oct. 4^th. The Chapter 1 test (both a vocabulary test and an IOLA test) will then be on Thursday, Oct. 6^th. I strongly encourage them to study a little bit (5-10 min) nightly using all the online resources and tools that come along with our math book. There are practice quizzes for each lesson, online videos to watch, and more. There is a links tab on our class website (listed below) that explains how to log onto the math book.

Scholastic Book Orders

Our Class will start books orders in October (will send home catalog in Oct.) . On our class website you will see how to order the books online. No book orders will be turned into the classroom teacher for all of 6^th grade. You students will bring home the catalog to look at, pick the books they would like, then you will go online to enter the order. You can access our class website from the link below and click on the link for Scholastic Book Orders for step by step directions and our specific classroom code. Thank you and please let me know if you have any questions.

Gift Wrap

Meadow Park has started selling gift wrap and will continue to sell until October 4^th. 6^th grade students get an additional benefit to selling gift warp. Not only are they helping to raise money for the school, but 25% of what they earn goes towards their personal Outdoor Science School tuition account to offset the cost of the week. For example if Sally sells $100 in gift wrap sales she will earn $25 towards her Outdoor Science School tuition.

Upcoming School Wide Announcements & Important Dates

Oct 11 - No School (Parent/Teacher Conference Day)

Oct 12 - PTA Meeting @ 6:00 PM

Oct 17 - No School (Staff Development Day)

Oct 24 - 28 - Red Ribbon Week

Oct 27 - Walk to School Day

Meadow Park 6^th Grade Website:

http://www.iusd.org/mp/GradeLevelPages/Sixth.html

Webster's 6^th Grade Class Website:

http://teacherweb.com/CA/MeadowParkElementarySchool/Webster/apt1.aspx

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you,

This is a copy of the first email that went home. If you did not recieve this email please let me know.
Thank you,
Mrs. Webster

September 21, 2011

Dear Parents,

We have started out to a wonderful 6th grade year. Thank you for all your donations. Our class has earned many whole class reward magnets because of everyone turning in forms, having homework completed on time, and all students being on task. The students are all very motivated this year and we are having a lot of fun. I'm excited for the rest of the year. Below are a few important announcements. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

1) Since nearly all of our communication this year will be via email, I have created a distribution group which includes the email addresses we have on file for you. Would you please help me by responding to this message so that I know I have your correct email information? If there is an email address that you do not want me to include in further communications, please let me know. If there are any other changes, please let me know as well. I really appreciate your help.

2) Our class will be using a class website for announcements, homework updates, book orders, links to our text books, and more. The address for our site is:

http://teacherweb.com/CA/MeadowParkElementarySchool/Webster/

3) You can also refer to the 6th Grade page on the Meadow Park website for general 6th grade information (http://www.iusd.org/mp/GradeLevelPages/Sixth.html).

4) Our first math quiz is this Friday, September 23 on lessons 1.1 - 1.6. Please remind your students to study a little every night. The online book access has practice quizzes for each lesson, videos of each lesson for review where a teacher explains the concept with examples, and much more. The students also have a math journal with notes they can review to prepare. Thank you for encouraging them to prepare.

I'm looking forward to a great year! Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Thanks for your support,

Samantha Webster

September Update:

Thank you all for a wonderful firt week of school. We had a great two days getting to know each other and are now ready to dive into the exciting curriculum of 6th grade. Please use this website to help you during the year to find important information, upcoming event dates, our class schedule, important links to our online text books and more, and for homework information. I want to caution all parents and students about the homework section as it is the students responsibility to write down their homework daily in their planner. The homework section may not always be updated if I am not in the classroom due to meetings or if our schedule changes. I'm looking forward to an awesome year!

Important Dates:

September 17 IPSF Instrumental Rental Day
September 20 PTA Welcome Back Coffee & General Meeting
September 22 School Picture Day
September 22 Back to School Night - Minimum Day
September 30 Ice Cream Social