Peek - March 27

Peek at the Week March – April 2009 What’s happening in Room 205??

Monday 30

Tuesday 31

Wednesday 1

Thursday 2

Friday 3

Day 1 – Spanish

Day 2 – PE

Day 3 – Music

Day 4 – Spanish

Day 5 - PE

D.A.R.E.

Spelling Test

Computer Lab MCA Science Practice

JOURNAL PAGE DUE

READING LOG DUE BOOK REPORT DUE

School Store Open During Lunch

Student of the Week: Tyler

Important Dates

MCA TESTING It is very important that your child is at school for the MCA tests. Please check the schedule to the right for our testing dates.

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04/01 – Reading Log and Book Report Due! 04/09 – NO SCHOOL (Teacher Work Day) 04/10 – NO SCHOOL (Holiday) 04/14 and 04/15 – MCA Math Test 04/21 and 04/22 – MCA Reading Test 04/29 and 04/30 – MCA Science Test 05/01 – Remaining Camp Balance Due!

MUSIC PERFORMANCE Congratulations to all fifth graders for a fantastic music performance. Way to go!

Gently used children's books needed for a school project! One of the classes in our school has received a Youth Service America/State Farm Insurance grant to help set up a small lending library in the tutoring room at the East Metro Women's Council, an organization in our community that supports families and children in need. Many children from EMWC attend our school. Our class has decided to participate in this project by donating books for children of all ages (especially appropriate for K - 5). These books will be used throughout the school year as well as over the summer. Please help us by donating new or gently used books in good condition. We will collect books until the 15th of April. Thank you for helping us.

Ms. Wagoner’s Weekly Newsletter March 23– March 27, 2009 What have we been up to? On Monday, students started a new unit on geometry. This week we focused on polygons –specifically triangles and quadrilaterals. Next week, we will review area and perimeter. Students also had the opportunity to grade sample MCA constructed response papers, after completing the problem on their own. In reading, we prepared for the MCA’s by taking practice tests. Students worked on different test-taking strategies. We also read about Jackie Robinson, in a selection titled Breaking Barriers. In Science, we have been covering different topics relating to life science. Students learned about different genes and traits passed on from their birth parents. Students also discussed the three important steps of the water cycle. A majority of this week was also spent preparing for the music performance. Both performances were outstanding! Students did a great job and should be very proud of themselves! Next week, we are back to a more regular schedule.

Jack O. and Tom at the Fear of Animals exhibit at the Science Museum

HOMEWORK UPDATE Homework is now posted as a blog on my class webpage. I will try to update this daily. Students should also be writing what homework they have each day in their planner.

Jihad, Meg, and Emily exploring at the Science Museum

Contact Information Ms. Sarah Wagoner (651) 653-2854 [email protected]

Class Website: http://wagoner.weebly.com

CAMP ST. CROIX FIELD TRIP Please be on the lookout for important forms coming home next week with information about our Camp St. Croix trip in May. Remember, your remaining balance is due by May 1st!