FIFTH GRADE NEWSLETTER 

FOR MARCH 11, 2020

Parents,

     Can you believe that third quarter is over and we are to the end of our school year?  Time has really flown by this year and we are really sad that it is quickly coming to an end.  This time of year we have so many things going on that it is really important to remember dates and times, so always be sure to read the blog, so you are aware of the upcoming events.

     Third quarter ends on Friday, so we will need all work handed in Friday morning in order to qualify for Worker’s Holiday.  Workers Holiday will be on Thursday, March 19th for those students who have no missing assignments and have an 80% or better.  We will be going swimming at the Aquatic Center.  This activity will take place in the morning from 9:30 to 11:00. Students can wear their suits to school, or they can change into their swimming suits at the pool,  but if they do come to school with their suits already on, they will need to make sure that they bring under clothes and regular clothes to change into once they are done swimming.   We will be taking a bus there and back, so we will be back in time for lunch.  We are asking for a  $1.50 donation for this activity and will need it by this Friday.  Kids with swimming passes will not be able to use them on this particular day.  We will need parental help at the pool to help watch students swim.  Parents that do come and help can get in the pool if they want to, but don’t have to get in, if they choose not to.  We just ask that if you do volunteer and have other kids that you make sure that you know that they cannot swim with the fifth graders.  The snack shack will not be open, but students will be able to go down the slide.

     Remember that the fifth grade Science Day is coming up on Tuesday,  March 31st.  We hope students are starting their projects and aren’t procrastinating, because that day will be here before we know it.  Please remember as your child does their experiment that they remember to take pictures of any food, living organisms, or liquids as they won’t be able to bring those actual items in on Science Day. The school does have science boards for sale in the front office if you need to purchase one.  Students will present their project in front of their class that morning and right after lunch, then we invite parents to come and view the projects at the end of the day from 2:30 to 3:20.

     We have our last field trip coming up on April 9th.  We will be going to the Rosenbruch  Museum in St. George.  This will go along with habitats/environments in our Heredity unit.  We will need a $2.00 donation for this field trip.  We would love to have a few parent volunteers, as well, so let your child’s teacher know if you want to attend.

      If you have questions about the Talent show, please check the South Elem. web site.  It will let you know about the rules for the show.  Students that signed up for the Talent Show automatically made it; there will be no try outs.

     Remember that there will be no school next Monday and Tuesday and please note that the next printout will be sent home on Wednesday, April 1st.

     Thanks for all of your help and support with your students, we truly appreciate it.

                                                                                     Sincerely,

                                                                                     Mrs. Little, Mrs. Sherratt and Mrs. Williams