March 30, 2015

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

 

Easter Holidays:
Good Friday - April 3rd and Monday April 6th

McWane Science Center Field Trip - Tuesday April 7th:

We are looking forward to this exciting field trip. Please note that this field trip is scheduled Tuesday following the long Easter Holiday weekend, All those attending the field trip must be at the school and ready to leave at 5:45 a.m. Tuesday morning. You may bring your breakfast with you to eat on the bus. Please check in with your student's homeroom teacher when you arrive and prior to boarding the bus.
Once we arrive at the McWane Center, the two 5th grades will combine to form one group and the two 6th grades will combine to form another group for the tour of the museum.

Itinerary:

5:45 a.m. - Arrive at school - Check in with homeroom teacher

6:15 a.m. - Depart for Birmingham

9:00 a.m. - Arrive at McWane Science Center - Form 5th and 6th Grade Groups and Chaperone/Student Teams

Museum Layout:
Lower Level - Shark and Ray Touch Tank and Aquarium
Level 1 - Science Quest and Bubble Room - I-Max, Café and Gift Shop
Level 2 - Sea Monsters and Alabama Dinosaurs
Level 3 - Art/Tech and Traveling Exhibit

5th Grade Tour:
9:00 - 9:45 a.m. - Lower Level
9:45 - 10:30 a.m. - Level 3
10:30 - 11:00 a.m. - Begin Level 1
11:00 - 11:45 a.m. - Lunch - Level 1 Cafe
11:45 - 12:15 a.m. - Complete Level 1 and Gift Shop
12:15 - 1:00 p.m. - Level 2
1:00 - 1:20 p.m. - Level 1 - Bathroom and Gather for I-Max Theater
1:20 - 2:15 p.m. - Enter I-Max and be seated for program - Program

6th Grade Tour:
9:00 - 9:45 a.m. - Level 3 
9:45 - 10:30 a.m. - Lower Level
10:30 - 11:15 a.m. - Level 2
11:15 - 11:45 a.m. - Begin Level 1
11:45 - 12:30 p.m. - Lunch - Level 1 Cafe
12:30 - 1:00 p.m. - Complete Level 1 and Gift Shop
1:00 - 1:20 p.m. - Level 1 - Bathroom and Gather for I-Max Theater
1:20 - 2:15 p.m. - Enter I-Max and be seated for program - Program 2:15 - 2:30 p.m. - Bathroom - Form Bus Groups

2:30 p.m. - Board Buses and depart for home

5:15 p.m. - Arrive at School


Huntsville Space and Rocket Center Field Trip Monday May 11th:
Money for this field trip is due by March 20th.

6th Grade Graduation:
Each parent should have received a letter regarding our 6th grade graduation. Although graduation is not until May 21st, we are busy preparing for this exciting event. A letter was sent out asking for specific information. This information needs to be returned by April 10th. Money ($42) for your student's cap and gown is due Thursday April 2nd.

 

Parents:

Since there are so many events going on right now, please send a note stating the purpose with any money you send to school.

 

Early Dismissal for Prom:

Friday April 10th - School will be dismissed early (11:50 a.m.) for prom. 

  

5th Grade Math:

 
Section 7-1 Mean, Median, and Mode, pages 279-281 and R17 - Quiz Wednesday Apr. 1st.

Review Skills: Adding and Subtracting Whole Numbers; Multiplying and Dividing Two Digit Numbers - Quiz Thursday April 2nd.

 

  

6th Grade Math:

 
Section 5-1 Rounding Fractions and Mixed Numbers, pages 249-253 and 684, Section 5-2 Problem Solving, pages 254-255 and 684, and Section 5-10 Dividing Mixed Numbers, pages 298-301 and 687 - Quiz on all three Sections Thursday Apr. 2nd.

 

Reading:

 

The Cay: Chapters 14-19. Vocabulary sentences due Thursday Apr. 9th. Vocabulary and story test Thursday Apr. 9th.

 

AR: Students will receive their new goals this week. Please encourage students to get an early start toward reaching their goal.

 
 

March 16, 2015

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SAT TEST - March 16th-19th:
Students should be finished with testing by 12:30 p.m. each day. Please schedule any appointments after this time.

Tips to help your child do their best on SAT:

Bring two (2) #2 Pencils with good erasers each day.

Get a good night's rest each night.

Eat a good breakfast each morning.

Get to school on time.

Encourage them to have a good attitude and try to do their best.

 

Honors Day Program - 3rd Nine Weeks:

Date: Friday March 20th

Time: 9:00 a.m.

Place: Cafetorium

Please plan to attend.

Spring Break - March 23rd-27th

Easter Holidays:
Good Friday - April 3rd and Monday April 6th
  

McWane Science Center Field Trip - Tuesday April 7th:

We are looking forward to this exciting field trip. Please note that this field trip is scheduled Tuesday following the long Easter Holiday weekend.
Because the 6th grade classes are much larger than the 5th grade classes it will be necessary to pair a 5th grade homeroom with a 6th grade homeroom on each bus in order to have sufficient space. One bus will have 5A, Mrs. Ferraro's homeroom along with 6B, Mrs. Powell's homeroom. The other bus will have 5B, Mrs. Rotton's homeroom along with 6A, Mrs. Sanders' homeroom. Once we arrive at the McWane Center, the two 5th grades will combine to form one group and the two 6th grades will combine to form another group for the tour of the museum. The itinerary along with more details will be provided later. 

Huntsville Space and Rocket Center Field Trip Monday May 11th:
Money for this field trip is due by March 20th.

6th Grade Graduation:

Each parent should have received a letter regarding our 6th grade graduation. Although graduation is not until May 21st, we are busy preparing for this exciting event. A letter will be sent out this week asking for specific information. This information needs to be returned by April 10th. Money ($42) for your student's cap and gown is due Thursday April 2nd.

 

Parents:

Since there are so many events going on right now, please send a note stating the purpose with any money you send to school.

  

5th Grade Math:

 
Section 7-1 Mean, Median, and Mode, pages 279-281 and R17 - Quiz on both sections Thursday March 19th.

Due to 6th grade SAT testing, there will be limited class time for 5th grade.

 

  

6th Grade Math:

 
SAT Review - Section 7-1 Percents and Fractions, Section 7-2 Circle Graphs Using Percents, Section 7-4 Probability Using Fractions, and Section 9-1 Classifying Angles.

Due to 6th grade SAT testing, there will be limited class time.

 Reading:

 

Skills Review for SAT: Reading comprehension, main idea, sequence, and inferences.

 

 Due to 6th grade SAT testing, there will be no reading assignments or test.

AR: Students will receive their new goals this week. Please encourage students to get an early start toward reaching their goal.

March 8, 2015

ANNOUNCEMENTS

  

 

Jonah McWaters' Baseball Tournament March 13th-15th:
School will be dismissed early Friday March 13th, 11:50 a.m., due to this tournament.

SAT TEST - March 16th-19th:
Students should be finished with testing by 12:30 p.m. each day. Please schedule any appointments after this time.

 

Tips to help your child do their best on SAT:

Get a good night's rest each night.

Eat a good breakfast each morning.

Get to school on time.

Encourage them to have a good attitude and try to do their best.

 

Honors Day Program - 3rd Nine Weeks:

Time: 9:00

Place: Cafetorium

Spring Break - March 23rd-27th
  

McWane Science Center Field Trip:

You should have recently received a letter with all the details regarding this trip. For those who have not turned in your full payment, the final payment should be turned in by Tuesday March 3rd.

Huntsville Space and Rocket Center Field Trip:
A $10 deposit was due this past Friday February 20th, for those that plan to attend this field trip. Also, any parent that would like to be a chaperone should let Ms. Ferraro know.

6th Grade Graduation:

Each parent should have received an email regarding our 6th Grade graduation. Although graduation is not until May 21st, we are busy preparing for this exciting event. Please be on the lookout for request for information and pictures as we move forward. Money ($42) for your student's cap and gown is due Thursday April 2nd.

 

Parents:

Since there are so many events and fundraisers going on right now, please send a note stating the purpose with any money you send to school.

  

5th Grade Math:

Section 4-6 Interpret the Remainder, pages 170-173 and R12, Section 4-7 Extending Division, pages 174-176 and R12, Section 4-8 Problem Solving, pages 180-181 and R12, and Chapter Test Review, page 187 - Chapter Test Wednesday March 11th.

Section 7-1 Mean, Median, and Mode, pages 279-281 and R17 and Section 7-2 Problem Solving, pages 282-283 and R18 - Quiz on both sections Thursday March 19th.

 

  

6th Grade Math:

 
Section 5-7 Multiplying Fractions, pages 282-286 and 686, Section 5-8 Multiplying Mixed Numbers, pages 287-290 and 686, and Section 5-9 Dividing Fractions, pages 293-297 and 687 - Quiz on all three Sections Wednesday March 11th.

SAT Review - Section 7-1 Percents and Fractions, Section 7-2 Circle Graphs Using Percents, Section 7-4 Probability Using Fractions, and Section 9-1 Classifying Angles.

 
Reading:

 

Skills Review for SAT: Reading comprehension, main idea, sequence, and inferences. 

AR: Students should have completed 90% of their goal. There is 1 week until the end of the 9 weeks. Goals must be completed by March 13th. Please encourage your students to continue to work toward their goals.

March 1, 2015

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

 

 

Read Across America Week March 2nd - 6th:
This week is "Read Across America" Week.  6th  graders do not actually participate in the reading activities that are set up but are welcome to dress for the themed days if they want to.
Monday - dress as your favorite Dr. Seuss character
Tuesday - Foxiest socks day (wear silly socks)
Wednesday - Wacky Wednesday (wear wacky, tacky clothing)
Thursday - Grinchiest green day - (may wear green but no camouflage)
Friday - Red and white day

Poster Contest - Your child is encouraged to participate in a poster contest in honor of Dr. Seuss. They may design a poster to represent their favorite Dr. Seuss book. Make sure your child puts the title of the book on the poster and includes their name on the BACK of the poster.

Jonah McWaters' Baseball Tournament March 13th-15th:
School will be dismissed early Friday March 13th, 11:50 a.m., due to this tournament.

SAT TEST - March 16th-19th:
Students should be finished with testing by 12:30 p.m. each day. Please schedule any appointments after this time. Please encourage your child to do their best.

Spring Break - March 23rd-27th
 

McWane Science Center Field Trip:

You should have recently received a letter with all the details regarding this trip. For those who have not turned in your full payment, the final payment should be turned in by Tuesday March 3rd.

Huntsville Space and Rocket Center Field Trip:
A $10 deposit was due this past Friday February 20th, for those that plan to attend this field trip. Also, any parent that would like to be a chaperone should let Ms. Ferraro know.

6th Grade Graduation:

Each parent should have received an email regarding our 6th Grade graduation. Although graduation is not until May 21st, we are busy preparing for this exciting event. Please be on the lookout for request for information and pictures as we move forward. Money ($42) for your student's cap and gown is due Thursday April 2nd.

 

Parents:

Since there are so many events and fundraisers going on right now, please send a note stating the purpose with any money you send to school.

  

5th Grade Math:

Section 4-6 Interpret the Remainder, pages 170-173 and R12 and Review for Mid-Chapter Test, page 165 (Sections 4-1 - 4-4, and 4-6)- Mid-Chapter Test Wednesday Mar. 4th.
Section 4-7 Extending Division, pages 174-176 and R12, Section 4-8 Problem Solving, pages 180-181 and R12, and Chapter Test Review, page 187 - Chapter Test Wednesday 11th.

 

  

6th Grade Math:

 

Section 5-5 Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers, pages 270-274 and 685, Section 7-1 Percents and Fractions, pages 365-309 and 690, and Mid-Chapter Review, page 275 - Mid-Chapter Test Wednesday March 4th.
Section 5-7 Multiplying Fractions, pages 282-286 and 686, Section 5-8 Multiplying Mixed Numbers, pages 287-290 and 686, and Section 5-9 Dividing Fractions, pages 293-297 and 687 - Quiz on all three Sections Wednesday March 11th.
 

 

Reading:

 

Skills Review for SAT: Reading comprehension, main idea, sequence, and inferences. 

AR: Students should have completed 70% of their goal. There are 2 weeks until the end of the 9 weeks. Goals must be completed by March 13th. Please encourage your students to continue to work toward their goals.