Rivergate 5th and 6th       

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We had a good day.  Some students may have a pile of homework.  However, much of the work is not due until Thursday or Friday, so much of it is not urgent.

The book report is due on Wednesday though.  Please ask your student if they need help with it.  They should have a rubric.  If they don't, there is one available of the documents page of this web site.  The second quarter book report is should be an animal story--a realistic or at least possible animal story please.

Fun at The Maze.  We had an aMazing time today.  Thanks to Elizabeth McDonald, seventh grader, the trip was a huge success.  Praise also for the parents who could break away for the day to join us. 

Can you spell ITBS??? We have been testing for what seems like forever.  Well, I am certain that we will finish soon.  It has been fun testing, yes I said fun, because we seem to have more time for recess and special snacks during test week. Some of the kids aren't as thrilled as I am though.

Don't forget that the Chautauqua is next Thursday.  We have asked the the 6th grade class be involved with this project this year.  Some of the 5th graders may volunteer to help out if they wish.

Be prepared for memory test and spelling test tomorrow.  I will give some time in class for memory practice before the test.

Nice Job volleyball girls!  Great win yesterday.  Good work second team.

Field trip tomorrow. Don't forget money for lunch and a coat. You might want to bring extra shoes and a plastic bag.

Looke for and ask about a couple of notes.  We are planning to visit a pumkin patch next Wednesday.  Many of you have already returned your note and money for the trip--thanks for your effort.  Today a note is going home about the upcoming annual Chautauqua.   The sixth grade class is going to be responsible for helping put the production on.  Look for the note, it really helps to explain the project.

The students really enjoyed talking and learning about big numbers.  In fact if you want to find out about these giant numbers, go to The Mega Penny Project.

Please continue to send in pictures of your students being active.  The Home and School moms are still trying to collect pictures for the auction.  Please let me know if you have questions.

The Chautauqua is fast approaching.  Please be prepared.  We have asked that the 5th and 6th grade students all be in attendance so that they can introduce the speakers.

We had a great time at the fall festival on Sunday.  Thanks go to all the students and their parents who helped with the jail--especially Shawn for putting the jail together, and Irma for hanging out all day doing my job.  It sounds like everyone had fun.

Today we began Math Week.  This is a week designed to emphasize an enjoyment of mathematics and promote leaning of basic computation skills.  Tuesday night Rivergate is holding a Math Night, including dinner, games, activities, and prizes.  I hope to see you there tomorrow.

ITBS (Standardized Testing) also began this week. In order to make the testing less strenuous we are taking the testing slow and reducing the homework load.  Don't be surprised if your students don't have much extra.

We had a great day today.  Students leaned some math magic, they performed a new (really old) song at chapel, they worked on testing, and began their 7th spelling lesson.

 

Fall Festival Help Schedule

Happy Birthday Ashley and Alfredo.

 

We are back from Outdoor School.  It looks like the 5th graders had a great time with Ms. Mathis.  The 6th graders and I had one of the best Outdoor Schools ever.