Open House for Hamilton Elementary will be
Wednesday, August 29th from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
You may drop in at any time during that hour.
I look forward to meeting you and having your children familiarize themselves with the room and me a bit before the start of school. If students want to bring items to put in their desks, this is fine.
I will have information about our classroom as well as school forms for you to fill out at home. If you are unable to be at Open House and need to contact me, my email is lblowers@hamiltonschools.us.
Hope to see you then!
Laura Blowers
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Last post of 2011/2012 school year!
Dear Parents and Students,
Thank you for a great year! I have really enjoyed all of the personalities in our classroom. We have had a lot of fun this year. I truly appreciate all of the assistance and support parents have given to us this year in 5th grade. Thank you parents and students for all the very kind emails, cards, and comments that you have been so generous with over this past year.
5th graders, I know you will enjoy your 6th grade year.
You have some wonderful teachers and great adventures coming up for you! I will miss you, but I know I’ll be seeing you around!
Happy Summer!
Mrs. Blowers
DUNES TRIP: A big thank you to our 3 parent organizers for this event: Katie Wettlauffer, Diana Smit, and Amy Osborn. This was a big job and we appreciate their efforts and the great day! Thanks to all of the parents who joined us on this trip!
READ!
Several parents had the task of taking pictures throughout the day. These were then put on a CD for EVERY 5th grader! In addition, some of our parents were able to get a gift card from area restaurants for EVERY 5th grader! Your child has a small manila envelope that contains both of these items - so be careful when going through the backpacks!
Friday, June 1, 2012
WEEK of MAY 28-JUNE 1
DATES:
DUNES TRIP: Monday, June 4th
HAT DAY: Students may wear hats on Tuesday- just bring a dollar! Donations will go towards Mrs. Zweering, her husband, and little baby Charlie who are all staying at the hospital in Ann Arbor awaiting Charlie's surgery.
LAST BLAST/ LAST DAY OF SCHOOL: Thursday, June 7th
DUNES TRIP: A reminder note has been sent home and is below as well.
Our parent committee has been working hard on this trip and we really appreciate their work in writing notes, organizing the event, and gathering needed items!!
If you have not sent items for the trip, please do so on Monday. If you are able to help set up games- we only have 4 people doing this- please let me know, and I will pass it along to the committee.
DUNES TRIP: Monday, June 4th
HAT DAY: Students may wear hats on Tuesday- just bring a dollar! Donations will go towards Mrs. Zweering, her husband, and little baby Charlie who are all staying at the hospital in Ann Arbor awaiting Charlie's surgery.
LAST BLAST/ LAST DAY OF SCHOOL: Thursday, June 7th
DUNES TRIP: A reminder note has been sent home and is below as well.
Our parent committee has been working hard on this trip and we really appreciate their work in writing notes, organizing the event, and gathering needed items!!
If you have not sent items for the trip, please do so on Monday. If you are able to help set up games- we only have 4 people doing this- please let me know, and I will pass it along to the committee.
Saugutuck Dunes and State Park Reminder
Dear Parents and Fifth Graders,
This Friday, June 4, is our trip to the Saugatuck Dunes and State Park. We will be leaving school around 8:50 a.m. and returning to school around 3:30 p.m. As stated previously, Students are required to return to school on the bus. Here are some other things that you need to remember:
*dress in layers--the morning could be cool and the afternoon could be warm
*wear comfortable shoes- we’ll be walking in sand and on a trail as well as playing games. Flip flops are NOT a good idea!
*wear and bring sunscreen!
*lunch is provided
* You may bring a camera-no other electronic devices, please.
*bring a positive attitude and your good manners-
Parents should expect to be addressed respectfully and should redirect students when needed.
*be prepared for rain- jacket, umbrella, etc. if it looks necessary.
Have a great weekend!
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, May 31, 2012
DUNES FIELD TRIP IS MONDAY, JUNE 4th.
Unfortunately the weather is uncooperative and not looking great for tomorrow at all. 80% chance of rain and not even 60 degrees.
We are going to go on our Dunes field trip on Monday, June 4th, the scheduled rain date.
If you are unable to go on this date, please contact us.
If you still have donated items to bring, please send them tomorrow.
Thank you,
5th Grade teachers
If you still have donated items to bring, please send them tomorrow.
Thank you,
5th Grade teachers
Friday, May 25, 2012
WEEK OF MAY 21-MAY 25
DATES:
June 1st .............................. Dunes Field Trip
June 5th at 2:00............................. 5th Grade graduation ("What's in Your Box?")
Above are two of the dates we suggested that you mark on your calendar. We look forward to seeing you at these events.
Middle School: You may want to bookmark the Middle School blog: http://hamiltonmiddleschool.blogspot.com/
Middle School Principal Visit: Mr. Feig came to visit 5th grade classrooms today. They introduced themselves and answered student questions.
AUCTION:
Math:
We are reviewing ratios and percent lessons. The test over this will be next Thursday, May 31st. We have been reviewing past concepts. Wednesday students took the 5th grade Delta math test- this tests students over concepts they are expected to enter 5th grade knowing. We planned to take the 6th grade Delta (concepts students should enter 6th grade knowing) but found that this was inadvertently not loaded onto the program during our scheduled time. We will take this next week.
Reading:
Students have been given several options for presenting information about their books. They are working on posters, commercials, book jackets, book cubes, collages, and presenting scenes while incorporating the important elements of their novels.
Writing:
We began presenting Pourquois for those who wanted to do so. Most students have finished their Middle School Prompt. These will be placed in their file for their 6th grade teachers to view.
Science:
We adopted out all our pets. Thank you!! Now we need to clean cages! We have been talking about fossils and looking at a variety of them. Students also completed a fossil webquest searching for information about fossils. We will be discussing plants and more on how systems work together. We will continue reviewing as well. The test will be June 5th.
Spelling:
This week's skill was el, al, le, or, ar, and er spellings.
Have a great weekend!
June 1st .............................. Dunes Field Trip
June 5th at 2:00............................. 5th Grade graduation ("What's in Your Box?")
Above are two of the dates we suggested that you mark on your calendar. We look forward to seeing you at these events.
Middle School: You may want to bookmark the Middle School blog: http://hamiltonmiddleschool.blogspot.com/
Middle School Principal Visit: Mr. Feig came to visit 5th grade classrooms today. They introduced themselves and answered student questions.
AUCTION:
A reminder that if you choose to donate desirable goods for fifth grade boys and girls to our classroom auction, please have all donations in by Friday, June 1st
I am interested in things like king-sized candy bars, gum, books, trading cards, games, small gift certificates for ice cream, movies, beach and other outdoor fun items, etc. (feel free to add to this list). These goods can be obtained through donation from local businesses, garage sales, or from the goodness of your heart! I would like for these donated items to be kept a secret so that the auction is a surprise for all students, so please send them to school in a sealed brown paper bag. I have begun purchasing items for the auction as well.
Any help that you may be able to offer would be greatly appreciated! Thanks to all of you who have already donated!
Math:
We are reviewing ratios and percent lessons. The test over this will be next Thursday, May 31st. We have been reviewing past concepts. Wednesday students took the 5th grade Delta math test- this tests students over concepts they are expected to enter 5th grade knowing. We planned to take the 6th grade Delta (concepts students should enter 6th grade knowing) but found that this was inadvertently not loaded onto the program during our scheduled time. We will take this next week.
Reading:
Students have been given several options for presenting information about their books. They are working on posters, commercials, book jackets, book cubes, collages, and presenting scenes while incorporating the important elements of their novels.
Writing:
We began presenting Pourquois for those who wanted to do so. Most students have finished their Middle School Prompt. These will be placed in their file for their 6th grade teachers to view.
Science:
We adopted out all our pets. Thank you!! Now we need to clean cages! We have been talking about fossils and looking at a variety of them. Students also completed a fossil webquest searching for information about fossils. We will be discussing plants and more on how systems work together. We will continue reviewing as well. The test will be June 5th.
Spelling:
This week's skill was el, al, le, or, ar, and er spellings.
Have a great weekend!
Friday, May 18, 2012
Week of May 14th - May 18th
DATES:
June 1st .............................. Dunes Field Trip
June 4th ............................. Dunes rain date
Middle School: You may want to bookmark the Middle School blog: http://hamiltonmiddleschool.blogspot.com/
Middle School 6th grade Parent Orientation:
The 6th Grade Parent Orientation will take place on May 22nd. Two options are available for parents. Please see details below:
Penny War:
Our class won the Penny War! A sincere thank you to all who participated in this!
Pizza Party! The AWIM volunteers brought cookies, pizza, and pop for our class on Friday to celebrate our win in the Jet Toy competition in February. Congratulations kids! Thank you to JCI!
Math:
We began our Ratios and Percents unit this week. We have been working with ratios and equal ratios and when we would use them in "real life". We continue to review concepts we have worked on this year.
Reading:
Book Club continues. Students have been having great discussions with their groups. I have enjoyed listening to them ask and respond to each others' questions. We are practicing using our skills to summarize orally and in written form what has been read as well as using text information to respond to questions.
Writing:
Pourquois are completed. Students have the option to present these next week. Meanwhile we have been working on Middle School prompt. Student are choosing to write about anxieties and/or what they look forward to in middle school. Lockers is a biggie! Nervousness about the combination lock and excited because they are so much larger!
Science:
We continue to observe our animals. We talked about external and internal cues in addition to other topics we have covered. It's been fun having the animals, but 'm glad they will all be adopted out next week!!
Spelling:
This week's skill was synonyms.
Have a great weekend!
June 1st .............................. Dunes Field Trip
June 4th ............................. Dunes rain date
Middle School: You may want to bookmark the Middle School blog: http://hamiltonmiddleschool.blogspot.com/
Middle School 6th grade Parent Orientation:
The 6th Grade Parent Orientation will take place on May 22nd. Two options are available for parents. Please see details below:
- What: 6th Grade Parent Orientation (Incoming 5th graders for the 2012-13 school year)
- When: May 22nd
- Who: Parents of current 5th grade students entering 6th grade in the 2012-13 school year.
- Location: Middle School Library
- Time: 9:00am-10:00am or 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Penny War:
Our class won the Penny War! A sincere thank you to all who participated in this!
Pizza Party! The AWIM volunteers brought cookies, pizza, and pop for our class on Friday to celebrate our win in the Jet Toy competition in February. Congratulations kids! Thank you to JCI!
Math:
We began our Ratios and Percents unit this week. We have been working with ratios and equal ratios and when we would use them in "real life". We continue to review concepts we have worked on this year.
Reading:
Book Club continues. Students have been having great discussions with their groups. I have enjoyed listening to them ask and respond to each others' questions. We are practicing using our skills to summarize orally and in written form what has been read as well as using text information to respond to questions.
Writing:
Pourquois are completed. Students have the option to present these next week. Meanwhile we have been working on Middle School prompt. Student are choosing to write about anxieties and/or what they look forward to in middle school. Lockers is a biggie! Nervousness about the combination lock and excited because they are so much larger!
Science:
We continue to observe our animals. We talked about external and internal cues in addition to other topics we have covered. It's been fun having the animals, but 'm glad they will all be adopted out next week!!
Spelling:
This week's skill was synonyms.
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, May 10, 2012
DATES:
Penny War Fundraiser is over on Monday! Who will win the war? We'll know Monday!Dunes Field Trip....................... June 1st - (Rain date- June 4th)
Track and Field Day - Thanks to all volunteers and to parents that could come out and enjoy the day with their 5th
grader. A beautiful day! A big thank you goes to Mrs. Peterson and Mr. Petroelje who coordinate and run this very fun event for our 5th graders! Since everyone is all over the place and I work an event, I know I missed some people. Monday we'll take pictures of relay teams, etc. since kids are bringing shirts back to be signed- I need another group picture with 3 absent and a couple who didn't come for the photo! To be posted it later!
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| Preparing for the mile |
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| Jessilynn and Heather |
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| Hannah running the mile |
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| Karina ready for 400 M run |
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| Isaac and Taylor- mile run |
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| Peyton running the mile |
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| Will and Brayden - 400 M run |
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| Heather, Rylin, and Sydney- jump rope trio! |
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| Dylan, Brayden, and Elijah jump rope trio |
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| Riley- 50 M dash! |
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| First time eating at the MS cafeteria.. |
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| ...and the food's good! |
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| The signing of the shirts! |
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Math:
We completed Chapter 5 graphing and statistics on Wednesday with the test. Students did quite well. We have only one unit left- Ratios and Percents. We have been and will continue to review concepts we have worked on this year.
Reading:
Book Club continues. Some students need to complete their section 3 reading and response activity for homework. Others may begin section 4 if they choose.
Writing:
Pourquois are completed. Students had the option to make a slideshow, iMovie, etc. They should be putting those on their web pages in InfoTech. We began discussion and planning of our 5th grade Middle School prompt. Students will continue pre-writing and begin drafting.
Science:
We have been discussing inherited traits and learned behaviors as well as continuing to care for and observe our animals. There will be a quiz Thursday over concepts we have been discussing in class. We have been reviewing daily.
Spelling:
This week's skill was apostrophes. The tests will be next Monday.
Have a great weekend!
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