May 8, 2013

Just to give you a picture of some of the amazing things happening in Exhibition, I wanted to give everyone a snapshot of the actions being taken in my teacher-manager group right now:

*Posting conflict resolution tips around the school to help kids avoid conflict with friends

*Visiting a pharmacy to observe a pharmacist at work

*Creating friendship bracelets for kids in Cambodia to learn more about our culture

*Teaching stretching techniques before recess to help avoid sports injuries

*Sharing flyers to teach kids about how helpful anesthesia is

*Teaching a first grade class about some endangered reptiles

*Creating model buildings out of different substances (and testing their fire-resistance with the help of a fire marshall) 

All of this is part of an incredible learning process in which students have spent hours questioning, researching, recording, and more!  I hope everyone has May 22nd saved to share in this wonderful experience!

Homework:

1) Math: "Math Review" packet

2) Language Arts: "John F. Kennedy" reading comprehension practice.

3) Read 20 minutes & turn in signed reading log!

4) If you didn't already, complete your How the World Works Assessment!  Click here for the rubric!  Remember, you can choose any format--an essay, a skit, a Prezi--but it needs to be neat and informative!

5) Missing work

Items of Business: 

*NEW: We are in need of Clorox Disinfectant Wipes!  Thank you so much! 

*Class Store: If you have any extra soda, candy, trinkets, jewelry, or toys that you would like to donate to class store, please send it with your child! We would like to do one more often to serve as a motivator for positive behavior!

Upcoming Events: 

*May 6-10: Special Education CRT testing
*May 6-10: Teacher Appreciation week

*May 16: 2nd Grade Art for a Cause (bring change to donate toward art)

*May 13-17th: CRT testing

*May 20-23: CRT make-ups

*May 22: Exhibition Presentation!  Also, to support a couple Exhibition groups, wear green socks (go green day) & lavender shirts (cancer awareness)!

*May 23: Volunteer Tea

*May 22-23: Book Fair, Buy 1, Get 1 Free

*May 24 & 27: No school--Memorial Day weekend

*May 28: 5th grade visit to Jr. High (parent night for 5th grade about next year will be later that evening at 6:30 at the Jr. High).  Boxtops due. 

*May 29: Kindergarten last day of school

*May 30: 5th Grade Celebration at the Recreation Center!  5th graders will NOT come to school that day--parents will drop them off at the Herriman rec. center at 10 am, and pick them up at 2:00 pm.  They should bring a sack lunch and swim suit (suits must cover the stomach).  

*May 30: School Carnival at the Jr. High

*May 31: Boxtop Dressdown

*June 3: Reading assembly 1:30-3:00

*June 4: Field Day!

*June 5: Awards Assembly, 9:00.  Last day of school! 12:00 early dismissal

*June 15: Photography contest deadline!  Click here for details!