December 8, 2014

  ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

 

CHOCOLATE BAR FUNDRAISER:

There are still some remaining unpurchased chocolate bars.

 

 

Children's Hospital Christmas Gift Project: We will be collecting Christmas gift items for the children and Children's Hospital. A flyer with the details regarding this project was sent home with your child before the Thanksgiving Holidays. The date to have the gift items turned in is Wednesday Dec. 10th.

 

Christmas Ornaments: The deadline for purchasing these ornaments is Wednesday Dec. 10th. The ornaments cost $10. Please send your money in as soon as possible.

PTO Christmas Store: The PTO Store will open in the Cafetorium on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 11th and 12th. This will benefit the PTO and give your child a great opportunity to purchase some gifts. They will also wrap the gifts for them, no charge.

Christmas Meal: The meal will be on Tuesday, Dec. 16th at 12:15. Parents are invited to come to school and enjoy a Christmas meal with your child. The forms with the prices and menu were sent home with your child today, Monday December 8th. Please complete the form and return it by Friday, December 12th. We hope you can come and join us!

 

Spirit Card Sales Winner: Our homeroom has won the prize for selling the most Spirit Cards. Our prize is a pizza party which will be Friday, Dec. 12th. All food and drinks are furnished, there will be no need to provide anything for lunch on this day.

 

6A Homeroom Class Christmas Party:

The date for the party is Wednesday Dec. 17th at 8:00 a.m.

 

All students will need to bring a $10 gift card for exchange. Boys should bring a card appropriate for a boy and girls a card appropriate for a girl. The gift cards should be gift wrapped or placed in a gift bag (We will probably play "Dirty Santa").

 

Refreshments: We will have breakfast foods, sweets, and chips dip. Please let me know what items you will be able to provide as soon as possible. You can contact me by email (bsanders@pikelib.com) or send a note with your child. The following items have already been selected: Fruit tray, brownies, and donut holes.

 

Early Dismissal: We will dismiss early (11:50 a.m.) on Thursday and Friday Dec. 18th and 19th.

 

Christmas Vacation: Friday Dec. 19th (at 11:50a.m.) until Friday Jan. 2nd. We will return to school at the normal time on Monday Jan. 5th. We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

2nd Nine Weeks Award Ceremony: Friday Jan. 9th at 8:30 a.m. in the Cafetorium. Please plan to attend.

5th Grade Math:

 

Review for Chapter Test, page 97 - Chapter Test Wednesday Dec. 10th.

Review of Multiplication Tables 0-12's - Final Test Tuesday Dec. 16th.
Section 3-1 Multiplication Patterns, pages 103-107 and R7 - Quiz TBA

 

 

6th Grade Math:

 

Section 3-9 Dividing by Decimals, pages 179-183 and 680 and Section 3-10 Problem Solving, pages 184-185 and 681 - Quiz on both Sections Wednesday Dec. 10th.

Chapter Review, page 191 - Chapter Test Tuesday Dec. 16th.   

Reading:

 

 "A Long Way to Go" - story from the reading book. Vocabulary sentences due Thursday Dec. 11th. Vocabulary and Story Test Friday Dec. 12th.

AR: Goals have been set for the 2nd 9 weeks. These goals will end Friday Dec. 12th. Please encourage your child to reach their goals.

December 1, 2014

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

 

Patriot Marketplace: 

Dec. 4-5 The 6th grade is collecting kitchen items to fill our basket for the silent auction. The time to turn in your items has been extended to Tuesday Dec. 2nd.

 

Please also support this event by coming and shopping. Their many great Christmas gift items for sale.

 

The school band, the cheerleaders, and dance groups will be preforming during this event. You can enjoy this wonder entertainment while you shop.

 

Operation Christmas Child: Since there was money left over from the 6th Grades' Homecoming Float and there was so little time to complete this project, we decided to use a portion of these leftover funds for our 6th grade classes boxes for this event.

 

 Baby Sitter: Mrs. Carr ask us to post the following information-
Kadi Newcomb, a student at Troy University, is available to babysit.  You can contact her at 334-730-5161 or kadinewcomb@yahoo.com for more information.

 

CHOCOLATE BAR FUNDRAISER:

 The chocolate bars have arrived. If you have not sent in your money for your order please do so as soon as possible. In addition, there are some remaining unpurchased chocolate bars. The ones that are still available are: 

 

chocolate with almonds - 9 left
dark chocolate with almonds - 3 left

chocolate caramel - 6 left

 

 

Children's Hospital Christmas Gift Project: We will be collecting Christmas gift items for the children and Children's Hospital. A flyer with the details regarding this project was sent home with your child before the Thanksgiving Holidays. The date to have the gift items turned in is Wednesday Dec. 10th.

 

6A Homeroom Class Christmas Party:

The tentative date for the party is Wednesday Dec. 17th at 8:00 a.m., we will confirm this date and time as soon as we can and notify you.

 

All students will need to bring a $10 gift card for exchange. Boys should bring a card appropriate for a boy and girls a card appropriate for a girl. The gift cards should be gift wrapped or placed in a gift bag (We will probably play "Dirty Santa").

 

Refreshments: We will have breakfast foods, sweets, and chips & dip. Please let me know what items you will be able to provide as soon as possible. You can contact me by email (bsanders@pikelib.com) or send a note with your child.

 

Early Dismissal: We will dismiss early (11:50 a.m.) on Thursday and Friday Dec. 18th and 19th.

 

Christmas Vacation: Friday Dec. 19th (at 11:50a.m.) until Friday Jan. 2nd. We will return to school at the normal time on Monday Jan. 5th. We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

5th Grade Math:

 

Section 2-5 Problem Solving, pages 74-77 and R6, Section 2-6 Add and Subtract Decimals, pages 78-83 and R6, and Section 2-7 Addition Properties, pages 84-87 and R6  - Quiz on all three Sections Friday Dec. 5th.

Review for Chapter Test, page 97 - Chapter Test Wednesday Dec. 10th.

Review of Multiplication Tables 0-12's - Final Test Tuesday Dec. 16th.

 

 

6th Grade Math:

 

 Section 3-7 Multiplying Decimals, pages 169-172 and 680 and Section 3-8 Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers, pages 173-178 and 680 - Quiz on both Sections Thursday Dec. 4th.

Section 3-9 Dividing by Decimals, pages 179-183 and 680 and Section 3-10 Problem Solving, pages 184-185 and 681 - Quiz on both Sections Tuesday Dec. 9th.

Chapter Review, page 191 - Chapter Test Wednesday Dec. 10th.
   

Reading:

 

 "A Long Way to Go" - story from the reading book. Vocabulary sentences due Thursday Dec. 11th. Vocabulary and Story Test Friday Dec. 12th.

AR: Goals have been set for the 2nd 9 weeks. These goals will end Friday Dec. 12th. Only two weeks remain to reach your goal! Please encourage your child to reach their goals.

November 17, 2014

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

 

Operation Christmas Child: Since there was money left over from the 6th Grades' Homecoming Float and there was so little time to complete this project, we decided to use a portion of these leftover funds for our 6th grade classes boxes for this event.

 

Thanksgiving Lunch: Thursday Nov. 20th. If you are planning to eat with your child, please return the form and money by Tuesday Nov. 18th.

 

 School pictures: Due back Wednesday, November 19th

 Baby Sitter: Mrs. Carr ask us to post the following information-
Kadi Newcomb, a student at Troy University, is available to babysit.  You can contact her at 334-730-5161 or kadinewcomb@yahoo.com for more information.

 

CHOCOLATE BAR FUNDRAISER:

 The chocolate bars have arrived. If you have not sent in your money for your order please do so as soon as possible. In addition, there are some remaining unpurchased chocolate bars. The ones that are still available are: 

 

chocolate with almonds - 9 left
dark chocolate with almonds - 3 left

chocolate caramel - 6 left

 

 

PTO Fundraiser - Spirit Cards - On Sale for $15 - The homeroom that has the most sales will be awarded a Pizza Party. Please support this important fundraiser.

 

Friday November 21st: School will dismiss at 11: 50 a.m. to allow to students to attend the AISA State Championship at Memorial Stadium.

 

Thanksgiving Holidays: The entire week - Nov. 24th through Nov. 28th - no school

 

Patriot Marketplace: Dec. 4-5 The 6th grade is collecting kitchen items to fill our basket for the silent auction. Please turn your items in by Monday Dec. 1st.

 

Children's Hospital Christmas Gift Project: We will be collecting Christmas gift items for the children and Children's Hospital. We will provide a list of specific items at a later date along more details.

5th Grade Math:

 

Section 2-3 Problem Solving, pages 68-69 and R5, Section 2-4 Add and Subtract Whole Numbers, pages 70-72 and R5 and Mid-Chapter Review, page 73 - Test Wednesday November 19th.

Section 2-5 Problem Solving, pages 74-77 and R6 and Section 2-6 Add and Subtract Decimals, pages 78-83 and R6 - Quiz on both Sections Wednesday Dec. 3rd.

 

 

6th Grade Math:

 

 Review Sections 3-1 Representing Decimals, Section 3-2 Comparing and Ordering Decimals, Section 3-3 Rounding Decimals, and Section 3-4 Estimating Sums and Differences, pages 138-160, Section 3-6 Multiplying Decimals by Whole Numbers, pages 163-168 and 679 and Mid-Chapter Review page 161 - Test Wednesday Nov. 19th.

Section 3-7 Multiplying Decimals, pages 169-172 and 680 and Section 3-8 Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers, pages 173-178 and 680 - Quiz on both Sections Thursday Dec. 11th.
  

Reading:

 

 Freak the Mighty - End of the Book Test - Thursday Nov. 20th.
AR: Goals have been set for the 2nd 9 weeks. These goals will end Friday Dec. 12th. Students have only 2 weeks after Thanksgiving break to attain their goal. Please encourage your child to reach their goals.

November 12, 2014

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

 

Dear Parents and Students:

Thank you to all our students who worked so hard to make our Veteran's Day Program such a great success. You did an awesome job! Thank you parents for always supporting your child. You are appreciated too!

 

Baby Sitter: Mrs. Carr ask us to post the following information-
Kadi Newcomb, a student at Troy University, is available to babysit.  You can contact her at 334-730-5161 or kadinewcomb@yahoo.com for more information.

 

CHOCOLATE BAR FUNDRAISER:

 The chocolate bars have arrived. If you have not sent in your money for your order please do so as soon as possible. In addition, there are some remaining unpurchased chocolate bars. The ones that are still available are: 

 

chocolate with almonds - 12 left
crisp - 2 left
solid milk chocolate - 19 left
dark chocolate - 6 left

 

 

PTO Fundraiser - Spirit Cards - On Sale for $15 - The homeroom that has the most sales will be awarded a Pizza Party. Please support this important fundraiser.

 

Friday November 21st: School will dismiss at 11: 50 a.m. to allow to students to attend the AISA State Championship at Memorial Stadium.

 

Thanksgiving Holidays: The entire week - Nov. 24th through Nov. 28th - no school

 

5th Grade Math:

 

Section 2-3 Problem Solving, pages 68-69 and R5, Section 2-4 Add and Subtract Whole Numbers, pages 70-72 and R5 and Mid-Chapter Review, page 73 - Test Wednesday November 19th.

Section 2-5 Problem Solving, pages 74-77 and R6 and Section 2-6 Add and Subtract Decimals, pages 78-83 and R6 - Quiz on both SectionsWednesday Dec. 3rd.

 

 

6th Grade Math:

 

 Review Sections 3-1 Representing Decimals, Section 3-2 Comparing and Ordering Decimals, Section 3-3 Rounding Decimals, and Section 3-4 Estimating Sums and Differences, pages 138-160 and Mid-Chapter Review page 161 - Test Wednesday Nov. 19th.

Section 3-6 Multiplying Decimals by Whole Numbers, pages 163-168 and 679 and Section 3-7 Multiplying Decimals, pages 169-172 and 680 - Quiz on both Sections Tuesday Dec. 9th.
  

Reading:

 

 Freak the Mighty Chapters 17-25, pages 108-160. Vocabulary sentences due Thursday Nov. 13th. Vocabulary and Story Test Friday Nov. 14th.

End of the Book Test - Thursday Nov. 20th.

AR: Goals have been set for the 2nd 9 weeks. These goals will end Friday Dec. 12th. Students should have completed one-third of their goal. Please encourage your child to reach their goals.

November 3, 2014

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

 

Dear Parents,

Thank you to all the students and parents that worked so hard on our homecoming float. Our float looked great and made us proud.

 

CHOCOLATE BAR FUNDRAISER:

 The chocolate bars have arrived. If you have not sent in your money for your order please do so as soon as possible. In addition, there are some remaining unpurchased chocolate bars. The ones that are still available are: 

 

chocolate with almonds - 12 left
crisp = 2 left
solid milk chocolate - 19 left
dark chocolate - 6 left

 

 

PTO Fundraiser - Spirit Cards - On Sale for $15 - The homeroom that has the most sales will be awarded a Pizza Party. Please support this important fundraiser.

 

 

SPECIAL VETERAN'S DAY BREAKFAST: Friday, Nov. 7th - There will be a special breakfast in the library to honor our veterans beginning at 8:45 a.m. and lasting until 9:25 a.m., due to limited food and space, only veterans are invited to this breakfast.

But we do want to honor as many of those veterans that are in your family or are your friends as possible. So, please let us know how many veterans you would like for us to provide you invitations for and we will send the invitations home with your child.

 

Veteran's Day Program Friday, Nov. 7th :  The Veteran's Day Program will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Cafetorium. The 5th and 6th Grade classes are responsible for this program. Please help your child learn their part. Dress for the program will be: girls - red, white, or blue Sunday dress, boys - red, white, or blue collared shirts with khaki pants. 5th and 6th Grade parents are invited to attend. Students may leave with their parents following the program. Attendance will not be counted against students perfect attendance.

 

FIRST ROUND FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Friday Nov. 7th, early dismissal at 1:20 p.m.

 

Veteran's Day Holiday: Tuesday Nov. 11th, no school.

 

Thanksgiving Holidays: The entire week - Nov. 24th through Nov. 28th - no school

 

5th Grade Math:

 

Section 2-2 Estimate Sums and Differences, pages 64-67 and R5, Section 2-3 Problem Solving, pages 68-69 and R5 and Section 2-4 Add and Subtract Whole Numbers, pages 70-72 and R5 - Test Wednesday Nov. 12th.

 

 

6th Grade Math:

 

Section 2-7 Median, Mode, and Range, pages 108-113 and 677, Section 2-8 Selecting an Appropriate Display, pages 114-118 and 677, and Section 2-9 Integers and Graphing, pages 121-125 and 677 - Test Wednesday Nov. 5th.
Review Sections 3-1 Representing Decimals, Section 3-2 Comparing and Ordering Decimals, Section 3-3 Rounding Decimals, and Section 3-4 Estimating Sums and Differences, pages 138-160 and Mid-Chapter Review page 161 - Test Wednesday Nov. 12th
 

Reading:

 

 Freak the Mighty Chapters 17-25, pages 108-160. Vocabulary sentences due Thursday Nov. 13th. Vocabulary and Story Test Friday Nov. 14th.

AR: Goals have been set for the 2nd 9 weeks. These goals will end Friday Dec. 12th. Please encourage your child to reach their goals.

October 27, 2014

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

 

Dear Parents,

Thank you so much for your outstanding response and generous help for our Fall Festival. Thanks to your efforts we had an outstanding event. 

 

CHOCOLATE BAR FUNDRAISER: I would first like to say thank you to all of those who have committed to selling a case of chocolate bars. However, this fundraiser has fallen short of our goal. So to encourage more participation, the 5th and 6th grade classes have decided to "take orders". Each homeroom will order the additional cases. If you would be willing to sell some individual $1 candy bars, or buy some for your family, PLEASE let me know how many and which kind. I need to know as soon as possible so that I can get them ordered. You can email me at bsanders@pikelib.com or send a note with your child. Thanks for all you do!

Available types are:
chocolate with almonds
caramel
crisp
solid milk chocolate
dark chocolate

 

 

PTO Fundraiser - Spirit Cards - On Sale for $15 - The homeroom that has the most sales will be awarded a Pizza Party. Please support this important fundraiser.

 

Friday, October 31st Homecoming:

 

The theme for Homecoming week is "Nightmare on Kervin Drive".
 

Dress for the week is as follows:

 Monday- Tacky Tourist
Tuesday- Decade Day
Wednesday- Halloween Costumes
Thursday- T-Shirt Day
Friday- red/white/blue for elementary grade

 

6th Grade Float: Theme - Fire Up the Falcons, There is still a lot of work to do, but our students and parent volunteers are working hard to finish our float on time. Some have not sent in the $5 for the float yet. Please send in your money as soon as possible.

 

Homecoming Parade Thursday Oct. 30th - 6:00 p.m.: Parade units will be lined up along the street behind the hospital. A single lane must be left open at all times for emergency vehicle passage on this street. The parade route will begin in front of the school and circle around to the back of the school and will end behind the lunchroom. All visitors to the school for the parade will need to parked by 5:45 p.m. The parade will begin at 6:00 p.m.

 

Booster Club BBQ Sandwich Sale Thursday Oct. 30th: After the Homecoming Parade Thursday, the Booster Club will be selling BBQ Sandwich Meals - One sandwich, chips, and a canned drink for $5.00 or Two sandwiches, chips, and a canned drink for $7.00. Families can enjoy their meals in the lunchroom following the parade. Meals will be pre-ordered. A form to purchase the meals will be sent home with your child Tuesday Oct. 28th. If you want a meal(s), please complete the form and return with the money by Wednesday Oct. 29th. Tickets for the meals purchased will be issued. A bonfire and pep rally will follow the meal.

 

Homecoming Pep Rally Thursday Night Oct. 30th: The "blackout" pep rally will be begin at 7:00 p.m. in the gym and there will be an admission charge of $1. Other information and special instructions for this event are being sent home with your child Tuesday Oct. 28th.

 

PLAS Spirit Day at Hardee's Friday Oct. 31st: Troy Hardee's (only) is donating 20% of their pre-taxed sales on Friday Oct. 31st, from 4:00 a.m. till 11:00 p.m., when customers use a special coupon(s). These coupons will be sent home with your child Tuesday Oct. 28th along with instructions as to how to use them.

 

School will dismiss at 11:50 due to Homecoming!
 

 

SPECIAL VETERAN'S DAY BREAKFAST: Friday, Nov. 7th - There will be a special breakfast in the library to honor our veterans beginning at 8:45 a.m. and lasting until 9:25 a.m., due to limited food and space, only veterans are invited to this breakfast.

But we do want to honor as many of those veterans that are in your family or are your friends as possible. So, please let us know how many veterans you would like for us to provide you invitations for and we will send the invitations home with your child.

 

Veteran's Day Program Friday, Nov. 7th :  The Veteran's Day Program will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Cafetorium. The 5th and 6th Grade classes are responsible for this program. Program parts will be sent home with your child this week. Please help your child learn their part. 5th and 6th Grade parents are invited to attend.

 

5th Grade Math:

 

Section 2-1 Round Whole Numbers and Decimals, pages 61-63 and R4 - Quiz Wednesday Oct. 29th

Section 2-2 Estimate Sums and Differences, pages 64-67 and R5, Section 2-3 Problem Solving, pages 68-69 and R5 and Section 2-4 Add and Subtract Whole Numbers, pages 70-72 and R5 - Test Wednesday Nov. 5th.

 

 

6th Grade Math:

 

Section 2-7 Median, Mode, and Range, pages 108-113 and 677, Section 2-8 Selecting an Appropriate Display, pages 114-118 and 677, and Section 2-9 Integers and Graphing, pages 121-125 and 677 - Test Wednesday Nov. 5th.
 

Reading:

 

 Freak the Mighty Chapters 9-16. Vocabulary sentences due Thursday Oct. 30th. Vocabulary and Story Test Thursday Oct. 30th.

October 19, 2014

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

PLAS Red Ribbon Week - October 20th - 24th: Due to homecoming festivities the last week of October, we will hold next week as our Red Ribbon Week at PLAS. Each day's theme is listed below.

 

Monday, Oct. 20th - I'm Too Bright for Drugs! (wear neon or bright colored clothing)

 

Tuesday, Oct. 21st - Red Ribbon Day (wear red, ribbons will be provided as well)

 

Wednesday, Oct. 22nd - Sock it To Drugs! (wear red, crazy, or mismatched socks)

 

Thursday, Oct. 23rd - Happy, Happy, Happy to be Drug Free! (wear camouflage)

 

Friday, Oct. 24th - "Team Up" Against Drugs! (show your Patriot Pride - wear PLAS shirt)

 

URGENT NEED!!! Thursday, October 23rd: Fall Festival - 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Cafetorium. The 5th and 6th Grades will be responsible for the "Country Store". We will need parents to work at our "Country Store" in 30 minute intervals: 6:00 to 6:30, 6:30 to 7:00, 7:00 to 7:30, 7:30 to 8:00. We will need 4 parents for each interval, one from each homeroom. We will also need you to provide items for sale in the "Country Store": arts and crafts, baked goods, novelties. etc. Please mark your items with a "sale price". Your help will be critical to making this success. BECAUSE THIS IS EVENT IS THIS THURSDAY, I REALLY NEED TO FINALIZE WHO IS WORKING AND WHAT ITEMS ARE BEING BROUGHT FOR THE COUNTRY STORE, PLEASE GET THIS INFOMATION TO ME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!

 

CHOCOLATE BAR FUNDRAISER: I would first like to say thank you to all of those who have committed to selling a case of chocolate bars. However, this fundraiser has fallen short of our goal. So to encourage more participation, the 5th and 6th grade classes have decided to "take orders". Each homeroom will order the additional cases. If you would be willing to sell some individual $1 candy bars, or buy some for your family, PLEASE let me know how many and which kind. I need to know as soon as possible so that I can get them ordered. You can email me at bsanders@pikelib.com or send a note with your child. Thanks for all you do!

Available types are:
chocolate with almonds
caramel
crisp
solid milk chocolate
dark chocolate

 

PTO Fundraiser - Spirit Cards - On Sale for $15 - The homeroom that has the most sales will be awarded a Pizza Party. Please support this important fundraiser.

 

Friday, October 31st Homecoming:

 

The theme for Homecoming week is "Nightmare on Kervin Drive".
 

Dress for the week is as follows:

 Monday- Tacky Tourist
Tuesday- Decade Day
Wednesday- Halloween Costumes
Thursday- T-Shirt Day
Friday- red/white/blue for elementary grades

 

Veteran's Day Program: Friday, November 7th - The 5th and 6th Grades will be responsible for the program. The timing of this event has not been finalized, however, it will likely be a morning program. I will provide more information as it becomes available. 

 

5th Grade Math:

 

Review Tables 10,11, and 12's - Quiz Thursday Oct. 23rd. Final Test Wednesday Oct. 29th.

Section 2-1 Round Whole Numbers and Decimals, pages 61-63 and R4 and Section 2-2 Estimate Sums and Differences, pages 64-67 and R5 - Quiz for both Sections Friday Oct. 24th.

Section 2-3 Problem Solving, pages 68-69 and R5 and Section 2-4 Add and Subtract Whole Numbers, pages 70-72 and R5 - Test Wednesday Oct. 29th.

 

 

6th Grade Math:

 

Section 2-1 Problem Solving, pages 78-79 and 675 and Section 2-2 Bar Graphs and Line Graphs, pages 81-87 and 675 - Complete Quiz on both Sections Monday Oct. 20th

Section 2-3 Interpret Line Graphs, pages 88-91 and 675, and Section 2-4 Stem and Leaf Plots, pages 92-95 and 67 - Quiz on both Sections Thursday Oct. 23rd.

 

 

Reading:

 

Freak the Mighty Chapters 1-8, pages 1-47. Vocabulary sentences due Thursday Oct. 16th. Vocabulary and Story Test Monday Oct. 20th.

 Freak the Mighty Chapters 9-16. Vocabulary sentences due Thursday Oct. 30th. Vocabulary and Story Test Thursday Oct. 30th.

October 16, 2014

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 



I hope everyone had a great fall break! We have some special events coming soon, here are just a couple that you need to be sure to remember.

 

Honors Assembly:

 

October 17th - Friday - Honors Assembly for the First Nine Weeks.
The program will begin at 8:30 in the Cafetorium.  Students making A and A/B Honor Roll and those meeting their AR goal will be recognized.

 

 

Homecoming:

 

October 31st - Friday is Homecoming. 

The theme for Homecoming week is "Nightmare on Kervin Drive".
 

Dress for the week is as follows:

 Monday- Tacky Tourist
Tuesday- Decade Day
Wednesday- Halloween Costumes
Thursday- T-Shirt Day
Friday- red/white/blue for elementary grades

October 6, 2014

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

CHOCOLATE BAR FUNDRAISER: I would first like to say thank you to all of those who have committed to selling a case of chocolate bars. However, this fundraiser has fallen short of our goal. So to encourage more participation, the 5th and 6th grade classes have decided to "take orders". Each homeroom will order the additional cases. If you would be willing to sell some individual $1 candy bars, or buy some for your family, PLEASE let me know how many and which kind. I need to know as soon as possible so that I can get them ordered. You can email me at bsanders@pikelib.com or send a note with your child. Thanks for all you do!

Available types are:
chocolate with almonds
caramel
crisp
solid milk chocolate
dark chocolate

 

PTO Fundraiser - Spirit Cards - On Sale for $15 - The homeroom that has the most sales will be awarded a Pizza Party. Please support this important fundraiser.

 

Friday, October 10th: End of First Nine Weeks

 

October 13th-15th (Monday through Wednesday Only): Fall Break - no school.

 

Thursday, October 23rd: Fall Festival - 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Cafetorium. The 5th and 6th Grades will be responsible for the "Country Store". We will need parents to work at our "Country Store" in 30 minute intervals: 6:00 to 6:30, 6:30 to 7:00, 7:00 to 7:30, 7:30 to 8:00. We will need 4 parents for each interval, one from each homeroom. We will also need you to provide items for sale in the "Country Store": arts and crafts, baked goods, novelties. etc. Please mark your items with a "sale price". Your help will be critical to making this success.

 

Friday, October 31st: Homecoming at PLAS! More information later.

 

 

5th Grade Math:

 

Section 1-6 Compare Decimals, pages 36-41 and R3 and Section 1-7 Order Whole Numbers and Decimals, pages 42-47 and R4 - Test on both Sections Wednesday Oct. 8th.

Review for Chapter Test, page 55 - Test Thursday Oct. 16th, due to Fall Break.

 

 

6th Grade Math:

 

Section 2-1 Problem Solving, pages 78-79 and 675 and Section 2-2 Bar Graphs and Line Graphs,pages 81-87 and 675 - Quiz on both Sections Thursday Oct. 9th

Section 2-3 Interpret Line Graphs, pages 88-91 and 675, and Section 2-4 Stem and Leaf Plots, pages 92-95 and 67 - Quiz on both Sections TBA.

 

 

Reading:

 

Freak the Mighty Chapters 1-8, pages 1-47. Vocabulary sentences due Thursday Oct. 16th. Vocabulary and Story Test Friday Oct. 17th.

 

AR: Goals have been set for this nine weeks. Please encourage your child to read in order to reach their goal. Each nine weeks two grades will be taken for AR. One is for the percentage of goal obtained and the other is an average of the AR test grades. Goals must be met by Friday Oct. 10th.

PLAS vs Chambers - October 3rd

Friday- October 3rd-  " Pink out the Rebels" - Please wear pink Friday for the Pep Rally and the football game in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

September 28, 2014

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

SCHOOL PICTURES: Grades 3-7 Wednesday Oct. 1st.

 

STUDENT OF THE MONTH FOR SEPTEMBER!: CONGRATULATIONS TO SOPHIE HOLLIS!

 

FUNDRAISER: Chocolate Bar Sales - Your child should have brought home two flyers today regarding our newest fundraiser. One explains how the Chocolate Bar Fundraiser works and the other explains how the discount coupon feature on the back of each chocolate bar can provide savings to those who purchase the chocolate bars. Please support this fundraiser!

 

PTO Fundraiser - Spirit Cards - On Sale for $15 - The homeroom that has the most sales will be awarded a Pizza Party. Please support this important fundraiser.

 

Monday, October 6th: Professional Development Day for Teachers - Students are out of school.

 

Friday, October 10th: End of First Nine Weeks

 

October 13th-15th (Monday through Wednesday Only): Fall Break - no school.

 

Thursday, October 23rd: Fall Festival - 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Cafetorium. A flyer will go home with your child Monday Sept. 29th with more information.

 

Friday, October 31st: Homecoming at PLAS! More information later.

 

 

5th Grade Math:

 

Review of 6-9 tables - Quiz Thursday Oct. 2nd.

Section 1-6 Compare Decimals, pages 36-41 and R3 and Section 1-7 Order Whole Numbers and Decimals, pages 42-47 and R4 and Section 1-8 Problem Solving, pages 48-49 and R4 - Quiz on all three sections Friday Oct. 3rd.

Review for Chapter Test, page 55 - Test Wednesday Oct. 8th.

 

 

6th Grade Math:

 

Chapter 1 Test Review, page 73 and Section 10-1 - Chapter Test (including Section 10-1) Wednesday Oct. 1st.

Section 2-1 Problem Solving, pages 78-79 and 675, Section 2-2 Bar Graphs and Line Graphs, pages 81-87 and 675 and Section 2-3 Interpret Line Graphs, pages 88-91 and 675 - Test Wednesday Oct. 8th.

 

 

Reading:

 

"Pretty Pennies Picket" pages 244-257. Vocabulary sentences due Thursday Oct. 2nd. Vocabulary and Story Test Friday Oct. 3rd.

 

AR: Goals have been set for this nine weeks. Please encourage your child to read in order to reach their goal. Each nine weeks two grades will be taken for AR. One is for the percentage of goal obtained and the other is an average of the AR test grades. There are  two weeks left for students to reach their goal.

September 22, 2014

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Didn't our kids do great in the Grandparent's Program! I am so very proud of each and every one of them. They did an outstanding job and every parent and grandparent should be proud of them too, as I know you are. It is great to be part of a school that values family and honors those that brought us to where we are today. Thank you again for your participation and support! 

 

STUDENT OF THE MONTH FOR SEPTEMBER!: CONGRATULATIONS TO SOPHIE HOLLIS!

 

FUNDRAISER: Chocolate Bar Sales - Your child should have brought home two flyers today regarding our newest fundraiser. One explains how the Chocolate Bar Fundraiser works and the other explains how the discount coupon feature on the back of each chocolate bar can provide savings to those who purchase the chocolate bars. Please support this fundraiser!

 

PTO Fundraiser - Spirit Cards - On Sale for $15 - The homeroom that has the most sales will be awarded a Pizza Party. Please support this important fundraiser.

 

Monday, October 6th: Professional Development Day for Teachers - Students are out of school.

 

Friday, October 10th: End of First Nine Weeks

 

October 13th-15th (Monday through Wednesday Only): Fall Break - no school.

 

Thursday, October 23rd: Fall Festival - 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Cafetorium.

 

Friday, October 31st: Homecoming at PLAS! More information later.

 

 

5th Grade Math:

 

8-9 multiplications tables - Final Test Wednesday Sept. 23rd. Please help your child to master this important skill.

Section 1-5 Place Value Through Thousandths, pages 32-35 and R3 - Quiz Wednesday Sept. 24th.

Section 1-6 Compare Decimals, pages 36-41 and R3 and Section 1-7 Order Whole Numbers and Decimals, pages 42-47 and R4 and Section 1-8 Problem Solving, pages 48-49 and R4 - Test on all three sections Wednesday Oct. 1st.

 

 

6th Grade Math:

 

Section 1-8 Algebra: Equations, pages 57-62 and 674, and Section 1-9 Algebra: Area Formulas, pages 63-67 and 674, and Section 10-1 Perimeter, pages 522-526 and 698 - Quiz on all three Sections Thursday Sept. 25th.

Chapter 1 Test Review, page 73 and Section 10-1 - Chapter Test (including Section 10-1) Wednesday Oct. 1st.

 

 

Reading:

 

"Class Discussion" pages 260-268. Vocabulary sentences due Thursday Sept. 25th. Vocabulary and Story Test Friday Sept. 26th.

 

AR: Goals have been set for this nine weeks. Please encourage your child to read in order to reach their goal. Each nine weeks two grades will be taken for AR. One is for the percentage of goal obtained and the other is an average of the AR test grades. There are  three weeks left for students to reach their goal.

September 15, 2014

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

 

PTO Fundraiser - Spirit Cards - On Sale for $15 - The homeroom that has the most sales will be awarded a Pizza Party. Please support this important fundraiser.

 

September 19th - Grandparent's Day Program - K-4 through 4th Grade 10:00 a.m., 5th/6th Grade Program 11:00 a.m.  in the Cafetorium, The Book Fair will also be in the Library that day. Grandparents may wish to take their grandchildren to the Book Fair to shop and are free to check them out to spend time with them on the rest of this "Special Day". Grandchildren should be checked out with the homeroom teacher in Cafetorium following the program. Please encourage all grandparents to take part in this special event.

Student Dress for Grandparents Day:

Boys should wear khaki pants and red, white, or blue collared shirts.

Girls should wear red, white, or blue dresses, skirts, or pants and blouses.

 

Monday, October 6th: Professional Development Day for Teachers - Students are out of school.

 

Friday, October 10th: End of First Nine Weeks

 

October 13th-15th (Monday through Wednesday Only): Fall Break - no school.

 

Thursday, October 23rd: Fall Festival - 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Cafetorium.

 

 

5th Grade Math:

 

We started the review of the 8-9 multiplications tables Tuesday Sept. 9th. Quiz will be on Tuesday Sept. 16th. Final Test Wednesday Sept. 23rd. Please help your child to master this important skill.

 Mid Chapter Review - Sections 1-1 through 1-4, page 31 - Mid-Chapter Test  Wednesday Sept. 17th.

Section 1-5 Place Value Through Thousandths, pages 32-35 and R3 and Section 1-6 Compare Decimals, pages 36-41 and R3 - Quiz for both Sections Wednesday Sept. 23rd.

 

 

6th Grade Math:

 

Section 1-5 Algebra: Variables and Expressions, pages 42-48 and 673, Section 1-6 Algebra: Functions, pages 49-53 and 673, and Section 1-7 Problem Solving, pages 54-56 and 674 - Test on all three sections Wednesday Sept. 17th.

Section 1-8 Algebra: Equations, pages 57-62 and 674, and Section 1-9 Algebra: Area Formulas, pages 63-67 and 674, and Section 10-1 Perimeter, pages 522-526 and 698 - Test on all three Sections Wednesday Sept. 23rd.

 

Reading:

 

Due to Grandparents Day there will not be a story this week. We will work on reading skills: main idea and author's purpose.

 

AR: Goals have been set for this nine weeks. Please encourage your child to read in order to reach their goal. Each nine weeks two grades will be taken for AR. One is for the percentage of goal obtained and the other is an average of the AR test grades. There are four weeks left for students to reach their goal.

September 8, 2014

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

 

PTO Fundraiser - Spirit Cards - On Sale for $15 - The homeroom that has the most sales will be awarded a Pizza Party. Please support this important fundraiser.

 

"Field Trip / Spirit Tee-Shirts" - Each time a class goes on a field trip or the school has a special event, the students will need to wear this tee-shirt. They are on sale now. You should already have a form that was given to your child earlier. Please return the completed form to purchase your child's tee-shirt as soon as possible.

 

September 19th - Grandparent's Day Program - K-4 through 4th Grade 10:00 a.m., 5th/6th Grade Program 11:00 a.m.  in the Cafetorium - Please invite grandparents. - More information later.

 

5th Grade Math:

 

We will begin the review of the 8-9 multiplications tables Tuesday Sept. 9th. Quiz will be on Tuesday 16th. Please help your child to master this important skill.

Section 1-3 Problem Solving, pages 24-25 and R2 and Section 1-4 Fractions and Decimals, pages 26-30 and R3 - Quiz on both sections Thursday Sept. 11th.
Mid Chapter Review - Sections 1-1 through 1-4, page 31 - Mid-Chapter Test  Tuesday Sept. 16th.

 

6th Grade Math:

 

Section 1-5 Algebra: Variables and Expressions, pages 42-48 and 673, Section 1-6 Algebra: Functions, pages 49-53 and 673, and Section 1-7 Problem Solving, pages 54-56 and 674 - Test on all three sections Wednesday Sept. 17th.

 

Reading:

 

"Digging Up the Past" pages 116-136 Vocabulary sentences due Wednesday Sept. 10th, Vocabulary Test Thursday Sept. 11th and Story Test - Friday Sept. 12th.

 

AR: Goals have been set for this nine weeks. Please encourage your child to read in order to reach their goal. Each nine weeks two grades will be taken for AR. One is for the percentage of goal obtained and the other is an average of the AR test grades.

September 1, 2014

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

 

PTO Fundraiser - Spirit Cards - On Sale for $15 - The homeroom that has the most sales will be awarded a Pizza Party. Please support this important fundraiser.

 

"Field Trip / Spirit Tee-Shirts" - Each time a class goes on a field trip or the school has a special event, the students will need to wear this tee-shirt. They are on sale now. You should already have a form that was given to your child earlier. Please return the completed form to purchase your child's tee-shirt as soon as possible.

 

September 19th - Grandparent's Day Program - 10:00 a.m. in the Cafetorium - Please invite grandparents. - More information later.

 

5th Grade Math:

 

We are reviewing multiplication tables. We had the quiz on Friday on 6-7 tables. For students that did not make 100, there will be a final test on the 6-7 tables on Wednesday Sept. 3rd.

Section 1-2 Compare Whole Numbers, pages 20-23 and R2 - Quiz Wednesday Sept. 3rd.

Section 1-3 Problem Solving, pages 24-25 and R2 and Section 1-4 Fractions and Decimals, pages 26-30 and R3 - Quiz on both sections Wednesday Sept. 10th.

 

6th Grade Math:

 

Mid-Chapter Review - Sections 1-1 through 1-4, page 41 - Mid-Chapter Test  Wednesday Sept. 3rd

Section 1-5 Algebra: Variables and Expressions, pages 42-48 and 673 and Section 1-6 Algebra: Functions, pages 49-53 and 673 - Test on both sections Wednesday Sept. 10th.

 

Reading:

"Digging Up the Past" pages 116-136 Vocabulary sentences due Wednesday Sept. 10th, Vocabulary and Story Test - Thursday Sept. 11th.

 

AR: Goals have been set for this nine weeks. Please encourage your child to read in order to reach their goal. Each nine weeks two grades will be taken for AR. One is for the percentage of goal obtained and the other is an average of the AR test grades.

August 25, 2014

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

 

Please return all forms as soon as possible.

 

PTO Fundraiser - Spirit Cards - On Sale for $15 - The homeroom that has the most sales will be awarded a Pizza Party. Please support this important fundraiser.

 

"Field Trip / Spirit Tee-Shirts" - Each time a class goes on a field trip or the school has a special event, the students will need to wear this tee-shirt. They are on sale now. You should already have a form that was given to your child earlier. Please return the completed form to purchase your child's tee-shirt as soon as possible.

 

September 1st - Labor Day Holiday - No school

 

5th Grade Math:

 

We are reviewing multiplication tables. Our next quiz will be on Friday on 6-7 tables. For students that do not make 100, there will be a final test on the 6-7 tables on Wednesday Sept. 3rd.

Section 1-1 Place Value through Billions, pages 17-19 and R2 - Quiz Tuesday Aug. 26th

Section 1-2 Compare Whole Numbers, pages 20-23 and R2 - Quiz Friday Aug. 29th

 

6th Grade Math:

 

Section 1-4 Order of Operations, pages 37-40 and 673 - Quiz Thursday Aug. 28th

Mid-Chapter Review - Sections 1-1 through 1-4, page 41 - Mid-Chapter Test  Wednesday Sept. 3rd

 

Reading:

"Saint George and the Dragon" pages 64-72 Vocabulary sentences due Thursday Aug. 28th, Vocabulary and Story Test - Friday Aug. 29th.

August 17, 2014

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

 

We have gotten off to a great start and we are looking forward to a great year!

 

If you haven't returned all of the forms that were sent home on the first day of school, please return them as soon as possible. There will be two additional forms, medical (optional) and emergency, that will be sent home today, Monday August 18th. These forms also need to be returned as soon as possible.

 

PTO Fundraiser - Spirit Cards - On Sale for $15 - The homeroom that has the most sales will be awarded a Pizza Party. Please support this important fundraiser.

 

"Field Trip / Spirit Tee-Shirts" - Each time a class goes on a field trip or the school has a special event, the students will need to wear this tee-shirt. They are on sale now. You should already have a form that was given to your child last week. Please return the completed form to purchase your child's tee-shirt as soon as possible.

 

Aug. 18th - Wear Pink Day - in support of Mrs. Jo Starling

 

Aug. 19th - Tuesday 6:00 p.m. - Foundation Meeting followed by PTO Meeting - Cafetorium

 

Aug. 22nd - Friday 7:00 p.m. - First Varsity Football Game - Home - Pike vs Macon East - GO PATRIOTS!

 

5th Grade Math:

A "Homework Policy and Grading Procedures" letter will be sent home with your child on Monday Aug. 18th. The purpose of the letter is to help the parents and the students to better understand our goals and expectations for the coming year. Please review this with your child.

 

We are reviewing multiplication tables. Our first quiz was on Friday on 0-5 tables. For students that did not make 100, there will be a final test on the 0-5 tables on Wednesday Aug. 20th.

Section 1-1 Place Value through Billions, pages 17-19 and R2 - Quiz Thursday Aug. 21st

Section 1-2 Compare Whole Numbers, pages 20-23 and R2 - Quiz Tuesday Aug. 26th

 

6th Grade Math:

A "Homework Policy and Grading Procedures" letter will be sent home with your child on Monday Aug. 18th. The purpose of the letter is to help the parents and the students to better understand our goals and expectations for the coming year. Please review this with your child.

 

Section 1-1 Problem Solving and Section 1-2 Prime Factors, pages 24-31 and 672 - Complete Quiz on Monday Aug. 18th

Section 1-3 Powers and Exponents and Section 1-4 Order of Operations, pages 32-40 and 673 - Quiz Friday Aug. 22nd

Mid-Chapter Review - Sections 1-1 through 1-4, page 41 - Mid-Chapter Test  Wednesday Aug. 27th

 

Reading:

"On Top of the World" pages 50-61 Vocabulary sentences due Thursday Aug. 21st, Vocabulary and Story Test - Friday Aug. 22nd.

 

 



August 10, 2014

WELCOME TO YOUR 6A HOMEROOM

 

 

Dear students and parents,

 

 

It really seemed like the summer has passed by very quickly, but I am excited about the beginning of another school year. I look forward to working with each of you to make this a very productive and successful year. I know most of you from the 5th grade last year and look forward to getting to know you and our new students even better. I am always available to answer questions. My email address is bsanders@pikelib.com or you can leave me a message through the school office at 334-566-2023.

 

Becky Sanders