Dunes Pictures and Summer notes

MATH WEBSITES:
  Your child received 4 pgs of websites to work on math concepts over the summer. I strongly encouraged them to visit these sites and work on concepts they had difficulties with. They are pretty self-aware and know what those are. 

SUMMER READING: 
I know you hear this every year, but READ! READ! READ!
Yes, it DOES make a difference. Your children will be expected to read an increasing amount of material, both fiction and non-fiction over the next few years. Increasing their speed will help them complete work more quickly (which they will be quite happy about!)
Reading frequently also increases vocabulary which is critical to comprehension. Improvement in reading, like improvement in sports, comes with practice. 

LAST WORDS ABOUT THE YEAR: 
  I have truly enjoyed the time with your children. Getting to know them as individuals, watching them grow and learn academically and socially. It has been such a fun class! I will miss them, but luckily I will definitely be seeing many of them around! 

6th Grade:
  They will LOVE next year!!!!
Follow the rules, work hard, and be responsible, and next year will be a successful year for all!

PHOTOS:

HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!!

Week of June 6 - June 9

Monday, June 6  

Science Test- students are aware of this and wrote it in planners on Thursday. We played jeopardy to review as well as worked through a study guide and discussed it. They took it home Thursday.

 

6th grade Delta Math test:  We will take the part of this test on Monday and complete it on Tuesday. 

This tests 5th grade outcomes: Multiplying 3-digit by 2-digit numbers, division, adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions, and decimal operations. We have been reviewing these concepts.

 

We'll work on some of our poetry pieces that focus on grammar.

All three 5th grade teachers Will treat the kids to a walk to the Hawks' Nest for ice cream!

 

 

 Tuesday, June 7 - 

 1) 5th Grade Graduation (2:30 - 3:30)

                  Students should dress nicely! It doesn't have to be fancy like Eloquence Day, just nicer

                casual clothing. Bring a camera! Some students have chosen to present something from their K-5th grade years. Some have chosen to display an item. Items can be brought on Monday or Tuesday.

  2) Finish Delta math test.

 

  3) We'll have popcicles with our reading buddies today.

 Wednesday, June 8-  Choose your seat day!

 1) Silent Auction: The kids have been earning tickets this year for various reasons and I have purchased some items and gotten some donations for the auction. I sent a note (pink) home later than I should have to ask for your help in adding to the auction. If you can do so, it would be greatly appreciated by the kids and me!

2) Last Sit-n-Sip - so I'm allowing Mountain Dew!

Thursday, June 9: Last Day!

   1) Break the Rules Day - 

    You may bring gum and wear a hat. 

    Wear your track and field day shirt or grey Hamilton shirt!

  2)Last Blast

     3 bounce houses in the morning for 1/2 an hour and then a variety of activities after 2:00.

 

 3) 5th Grade Tunnel!

     To get a picture, be at the front of the building on the south side toward bus area. This is where the end is - it is around 3:30ish.

                

     4) Report cards will be sent home June 16 by mail!

 

 

I have absolutely loved working with your children this year! Thank you so much!!

 

 

 

 

Week of May 30-June 3

- June 3 - Dunes Field Trip (rain date June 6)

- June 7 - 5th Grade Graduation (2:30 - 3:30)

- June 9 - Last Day of School!!!

 

DUNES TRIP:

1) Please read all of the information you received in the packet carefully. It has the answers to most of 

    your questions. You may want to bring it with you.

 

2) You should also receive an itinerary on Wednesday- BRING IT WITH YOU!! 

 

3) MEET AT SCHOOL! Again, This is when you will find out what bus to follow. 

    Once you have received directions, you may go ahead and meet us at your destination or follow

    us there: be prepared to know where you're going in case you lose us. We will try to provide a map 

    to the trailhead on Friday morning.

    You may Mapquest directions to the Saugatuk Dunes Ride (It's 6495 Bluestar Hwy in Saugatuk-on

     the right side of the road.)

4) EXTREMELY IMPORTANT!  Group A is scheduled for 9:30 and Group B for 11:00 dunes ride. We cannot let students miss the ride because of 1 or 2 late people. Please watch your time, especially if you are Group B and on the trail first.

The Dunes operators have other tours coming that day and we have a schedule to adhere to.

5) Group A meet outside of Mrs. Maxson's room for directions.

    Group B, meet outside of Mrs. Blowers' room for directions.

6) REMEMBER: ALL students will have to ride the bus back to school. If you wish to sign your child out from there, that is fine. No one may leave the park with their parent for safety reasons. 

Looking forward to seeing you Friday!