FIFTH GRADE NEWSLETTER/ DECEMBER 10, 2014

Dear Parents,

    Time seems to move quickly.  When we return after Christmas, we will have the final grades for 2nd term, on Wed., Jan. 7.  

We will continue to work hard the next week and a half, and still fit in some fun Christmas activities.   We will be having school-wide Christmas sings next week.  The orchestra will play several songs on Thurs., Dec. 18 at 2:45, when the 5th grade is in charge of the sing.  We will have individual class Christmas parties on Fri., Dec. 19 in the afternoon.  Information about the parties is listed below.

Our last day before Christmas is Fri., Dec. 19.  We return to school on Mon., Jan. 5. The second book report for the quarter will be due on Jan. 5.  Hopefully students will take the opportunity to read a lot during the Christmas break and work on extra book reports for the Reading Revolution Awards that will be given at the end of the year.

We also need students to continue practicing typing skills.  They will be taking their writing test in February. It is so much less stressful for the students who feel confident typing. They can type stories, letters to Grandma, or whatever they want.  A new practice sheet is coming home today.

We do appreciate the great support we receive from parents.

We want to wish each of you a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year!

                            Thank you,

                            Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Little,

                            & Mrs. Payne

P.S.  Please look for the bright orange verification slip to sign, stating that you have read this newsletter and have looked at your child’s grade on Power School. The next newsletter will be Jan. 7.

CHRISTMAS PARTY:  Fri., Dec. 19

Please bring a wrapped gift ($2 or $3).  Girls label your gift: to a girl / from a girl.  Boys label your gift:  to a boy / from a boy.  We will do an activity and each student will end up with one of the gifts.

We will watch a fun Family Feature Christmas movie and would like a few treats. Let your child’s teacher know if you can bring one of the following items:

2-L bottle of Sprite or 7-Up

a package of lofthouse style sugar cookies

bag of chips or pretzels

individual candy treats

plates

napkins

cups