Thursday, October 10, 2013

10/10/13

Hi all,

A few reminders:


Our Core Virtue this month is diligence.  The students and I have been discussing diligence and perseverance.   We have been discussing why this trait is so important in 5th grade and in life.  


If you have further questions about Battle of the Books see Mrs. Runyan, runyank@academycharter.org or Ms. Zimmerman, zimmermans@academycharter.org


Don't forget the Book Report is due October 29, 2013. See the Book Report tab on the website for information.


The week after break we will be finishing out Living Systems Unit in Science and moving to Explorers in Social Studies.



Have a wonderful Fall Break!  


Important Dates:

Oct. 10 - Flu Clinic 7:30-9:00am
Oct. 11 - Paid Dress Of Choice Day
Oct. 14-18 Fall Break
Oct. 21 - Governing Board Meeting
Oct. 23 - 7th Grade Outdoor Ed Day
Oct. 23 - PTO Meeting 5-6pm
OCt. 24 - Freddy's Spirit Night
Oct. 25 - Dress of Choice Day
Oct. 25 - 8th Grade Outdoor Ed Day
Oct. 30-31 Vision and Hearing Screening

Friday, October 4, 2013

10/4/13

Thank you!

Thank you for your partnership this year.  It was great to chat at conferences and make some goals with you and your kiddos!

Some items to take note of:

Our Core Virtue this month is: diligence.  

The Battle of the the Books reading competition will be beginning very soon! If you are interested, please stop by the parent informational meeting thisMonday, October 7th at 4:00 in room 101 (Mrs. Runyan's room).  There are some exciting new changes to the program and we look forward to sharing those with you! Hope to see you all there! 

Don't forget to check out the Book Reports tab for information on the book report.  Also if you are still having trouble finding a book check out the Recommended books tab.

This week student finished up Unit 1 in L.A.  We will be back to our normal homework schedule next week. 

In Science we have been looking at living systems in humans and this week we began learning about living systems in plants.

In Friday folders you will find the 5th grade ski pass information.  This is a great opportunity to ski for free when you are in 5th grade.

Important Dates:
Oct. 7 - Fall Parent Survey
Oct. 7 - Read To Me Assembly
Oct. 7 - Domino's Pizza Spirit Night
Oct. 9 - Community Service Meeting 4-5
Oct. 10 - Flu Clinic 7:30-9:00am

Colorado Avalanche had their first game, team is 1-0.  GO AVS!!!

Enjoy the ***SNOW***!!