Our goal for the week: "Finish my biography report rough draft." (We will be using some writing class time toward this goal.)
Some items in this Monday's take-home folder:
Sign and return: student-assessed updates, May Reading Logs (in binders)
Review and keep at home: Math fact tests, Math practice pages (varies by walk-to-math class), Earth Day recycled art, energy study guides, "bucket filler" compliments from other students, Cub Cards
FIELD DAY
June 10th, 2015
What: Friends, Fun, & Games
Looking for ways to Participate?
Volunteer to Run a Station
*Morning shift 8:30-11:00 (Grades 3-5)
*Afternoon shift 12:50-2:55 (Grades K-2)
*Or, All Day Fun!
(Field day will not interfere with the BBQ, so you will be able to eat with your child.) Contact Julie Lewis at [email protected] to volunteer.
We need a lot of volunteers for this to be a successful day!
INTERNET SAFETY FOR OUR CHILDREN
A Presentation for Parents from the Seattle Police Department
Sponsored by the CVES PTSA
Monday, May 11th, at 6:30 p.m.
@ Cascade View Elementary School
Officer Stefanie Thomas of the Seattle Police Department's VICE/High Risk Victim's Unit will provide a presentation for parents on internet safety on Monday, May 11th at 6:30 p.m. in the CVES Multi-purpose room.
As our children are becoming more technologically savvy at younger ages and have more access to computers than ever before, being aware of the risks associated with internet activity is critical information of which all parents should be aware.
· cyber bullying
· social networking
· online posting
· sexting
· the reality of teens and pre-teens as targets
· safety tips
May Scholastic Book Order: this is our last book order of the year! Last day to order is today, Monday, May 11th. Thanks again for helping us build our classroom library and add new learning materials! scholastic.com/readingclub
Biography/Wax Museum: Students should be finishing their biography books, completing notes and timelines in their packets, and starting report rough drafts. See the project page in menu on the left side for more info!
WAX MUSEUM/BIOGRAPHY PROJECT DUE DATES:
Start biography selection and reading: Week of April 20
CHECK POINT: Person and book teacher approval: Friday, April 24
Read and take notes: April 20– May 5
Finish reading biography book: May 5
CHECK POINT : Time Line Rough Draft and Note Taking Chart: May 5
Start Prewrite: Wednesday, May 6
CHECK POINT: Prewrite due - Monday, May 11
Rough Draft Due: Monday, May 18
CHECK POINT: Bibliography - Week of May 18
Final Draft DUE: Thursday, May 21
Poster Due and practice presentations: Thursday, May 28
Wax Museum : Friday, May 29
SBA: We have SBA testing on Wednesday morning this week. Please help set your child up for success by ensuring a good night’s sleep tonight so he/she can start the day well- rested and with a healthy breakfast tomorrow morning. Thanks!
May and June volunteer calendars: are attached to this week's email. Please let me know if you need any adjustments or can't be here on your day. Thanks again for all you do to support our class's learning - we couldn't do it without you!!!
Important Dates:
5/13 SBA state testing (4th grade)
5/22 & 25 No School (Memorial Day Weekend)
5/29 Wax Museum (open house style gallery walk through 9 – 10 am)
6/3 Bernardo/Larson Field Trip to Pacific Science Center
6/9 Fourth Grade Pizza Lunch
6/10 Field Day
6/12 Volunteer Appreciation: 8:45 – 9:15 am (by invitation)
T-shirt creating (don’t wear favorite/fancy clothes)
6/17 Room 18 Movin' Up Celebration tentative time: 8:50 – 9:15 am
(parents invited)
Last Day of School: 11:25 am dismissal
Coming Up This Week in Class: The mystery word is: advertising. We're taking our final SBA test, continuing our study of economics, learning about nutrition, and continuing with our biography reports in writing!
In our partnership to ensure success for your child, good communication is critical. If you ever have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to e-mail me at [email protected]. I’d love to hear from you and look forward to working with you this year.
With thanks,
Emily Larson
[email protected]