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.

February 22, 2015

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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 4-2 Estimate Quotients, pages 152-155 and R10, Section 4-4 Divide by Two-Digit Numbers, pages 162-164 and R11, Section 4-6 Interpret the Remainder, page 170-173 and R12 and Review for Mid-Chapter Test, page 165 - Mid-Chapter Test Tuesday Mar. 3rd.

 

  

6th Grade Math:

 

Section 5-3 Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators, pages 256-260 and 685 and Section 5-4 Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators, pages 263-268 and 685 - Quiz for both Sections Thursday Feb. 26th.

Section 5-5 Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers, pages 270-274 and 685 and Mid-Chapter Review, page 275 - Mid-Chapter Test Tuesday March 3rd.

 

Reading:

 

 The Cay - Chapters 7-15. Vocabulary sentences due Thursday Feb. 26th. Vocabulary and Story Test Friday Feb. 27th.

AR: Students should have completed 67% of their goal. Please encourage your students to continue to work toward their goals.

February 17, 2015

McWANE CENTER FIELD TRIP REMINDERS

 

 

Dear Parents,

            First, I would like to say thank you to all those that have already responded regarding the McWane Center field trip.

As you know from our earlier letter, the date for turning in your first payment for the field trip was yesterday, Tuesday, February 17, 2015. We still have not heard from all the parents as of yet. Please let us know your plans. If you haven’t responded and you and/or your child are planning to go on the field trip, we need your money by Thursday, February 19^th.

If you want to pay the entire cost of the field trip, it is $42 per student and $37 per chaperone.  If you would like to pay in two installments the first payment would be $21 per student and $19 per chaperone with the final payment being due on Tuesday, March 3^rd.

Currently we have a waiting list for chaperones for 6^th grade parents. Once we have confirmed the total number of people that will be making the trip, we will be able to let everyone know their status.

Thank you again to everyone for your patience. We are all looking forward to a great and exciting field trip.



February 16, 2015

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

 

Dear Students and Parents:

Thank you all for the Valentine cards, candy, and gifts. We had a great party and everyone enjoyed themselves with lots of ice cream and toppings.

 

McWane Science Center Field Trip: You should have recently received a letter with all the details regarding this trip. Please remember the first payment is due Tuesday Feb. 17th. The final payment should be turned in by Tuesday March 3rd. Please let your child's homeroom teacher know if they will not be attending this field trip.

 

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.

 

Huntsville Space and Rocket Center Field Trip: A $10 deposit is due this 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.

 

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 4-2 Estimate Quotients, pages 152-155 and R10, and Section 4-4 Divide by Two-Digit Numbers, pages 162-164 and R11 - Quiz on both Sections Friday Feb. 20th.

Review for Mid-Chapter Test, page 165 - Mid-Chapter Test Tuesday Feb. 24th.

 

  

6th Grade Math:

 

Section 4-6 Comparing and Ordering Fractions, pages 220-224 and 683, Section 4-9 Ordered Pairs and Functions, pages 233-237 and 684, and Review for Chapter Test, page 243 - Chapter Test Wednesday Feb. 18th.
Section 5-3 Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators, pages 256-260 and 685 and Section 5-4 Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators, pages 263-268 and 685 - Quiz for both Sections Wednesday Feb. 25th.

 

Reading:

 

 The Cay - Chapters 7-15. Vocabulary sentences due Thursday Feb. 26th. Vocabulary and Story Test Friday Feb. 27th.

AR: Students should have completed 60% of their goal. Please encourage your students to continue to work toward their goals.

February 8, 2015

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

 

Valentine's Day Party: Our party will be at around 1:45 p.m. on Thursday Feb. 12th. Students will need to prepare a valentine for each of their classmates. We will let you know more about the plans for the  refreshments for the party soon.

 

SGA Fundraiser: SGA is selling cookie dough. Please support our school and place an order.

 

Children's Hospital Fundraiser: Children's Hospital is asking that we collect money for their King and Queen Contest fundraiser. Students in K4-6th Grade will be participating. The contest will end Thursday Feb. 12th. Please send in your donations on or before this date.

 

McWane Science Center Field Trip: You should have recently received a letter with all the details regarding this trip. Please remember the first payment is due Tuesday Feb. 17th. The final payment should be turned in by Tuesday March 3rd.

 

6th Grade Graduation: Each parent should have received an email on Friday regarding our 6th Grade graduation. Although graduation is not until May 22nd, we are busy preparing for this exciting event. Please be on the lookout for request for information and pictures as we move forward. 

 

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 4-1 Division Patterns, pages 149-151 and R10, Section 4-2 Estimate Quotients, pages 152-155 and R10, and Section 4-3 Divide by One-Digit Number, pages 158-161 and R11 - Quiz on all three Sections Thursday Feb. 12th.

Section 4-4 Divide by Two-Digit Numbers, pages 162-164 and R11 and Review for Mid-Chapter Test, page 165 - Mid-Chapter Test Wednesday Feb. 18th.

 

  

6th Grade Math:

 

Section 4-4 Problem Solving, pages 214-215 and 682, Section 4-5 Least Common Multiple, pages 216-219 and 682, Section 4-7 Writing Decimals as Fractions, pages 225-228 and 683, and Section 4-8 Writing Fractions as Decimals, pages 229-232 and 683 - Test on Sections Wednesday Feb. 11th.
Section 4-6 Comparing and Ordering Fractions, pages 220-224 and 683, Section 4-9 Ordered Pairs and Functions, pages 233-237 and 684, and Review for Chapter Test, page 243 - Chapter Test Wednesday Feb. 18th.

 

Reading:

 

 The Cay - Chapters 1-6, pages 1-55. Vocabulary sentences due Thursday Feb. 12th. Vocabulary and Story Test Friday Feb. 13th.

AR: Students should have completed 40% of their goal. Please encourage your students to continue to work toward their goals.

January 30, 2015

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

 

McWANE CENTER FIELD TRIP

 

Dear Parents,

 

We are very excited to announce a fantastic field trip for our 5th and 6^th grade students! The field trip will be to the McWane Science Center in Birmingham on Tuesday, April 7^th. The departure time will be around 6:00 A.M. and we will return to school by 5:30 P.M.

We need a minimum of 4 chaperones for each of the 5^th grade homerooms and 5 for each of the 6^th grade homerooms. Due to the cost of transportation, Mrs. Baggett has directed that all students, chaperones, and teachers ride the bus. The cost of admission to the museum, the IMAX theatre, and the bus fare will be $42 for students and $37 for adults. (Chaperones do not pay admission to the museum.) The cost of the field trip may be divided into 2 payments: Payment 1-$21 for students and $19 for chaperones due on or before, Tuesday, February 17^th: Payment 2- the balance of $21 for students and $18 for chaperones on or before Tuesday, March 3^rd. This does not include the cost of lunch.

We will be eating lunch at the museum food court. It includes fast food restaurants - Subway, Pizza Hut, Build- A- Bowl, Hot Off the Grill Station and Red Mango Frozen Yogurt.

Please let your child’s homeroom teacher know as soon as possible if you are willing to be a chaperone. Also, please let us know if your child can not attend the field trip.

We are looking forward to this special event! For more information about the museum, visit www.mcwane.org. A detailed itinerary will be provided later.