Tuesday, March 31

Picture Day tomorrow!!!

Field Trip
Our 5th grade field trip to Stone Mountain is scheduled for May 15.  The field trip permission slip went home in the Friday folder on 3/13 and is due back with payment no later than April 3.  Parents, we have over 6 chaperones already, but we'd still love to have you!  Since the number of seats on the bus are limited, we might have to have some parents drive over and meet us at Stone Mountain. 

International Night 

Burnette is excited to host our first International and Fine Arts Night here at Burnette Elementary. Please join us on April 2, 2015 from 6:00 - 8:00 for music, art, food, demonstrations, activities, and cultural displays from around the world. The night will begin in the cafeteria with a presentation of music from around the world presented by our 5th grade chorus. The fun continues as families pick up their passports and travel from region to region and experience the art, food and hands-on activities of China, India, Mexico, United States of America, Korea, Japan and Africa. Your family will leave with a passport full of stamps from regions around the world and many fun memories. 

Below is the link to the flyer (also will be sent home in Friday folders):
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izcTducmRhSjBBV28/edit

Rising 6th Grade Parent Night
Rising 6th Grade Parent Night at Hull Middle School on April 16, 2015.
Probe, Special Ed and ESOL Parents 6:00 - 6:30 PM
All Parents 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Parents will learn valuable information about the transition to 6th grade and will have the opportunity to visit 6th grade classrooms, meet teachers and staff, and learn about connections classes.

Math

• Homework: worksheet
• Volume Test - Friday, April 3

Word Study

• Words for this week can be found on the Word Study/Spelling tab. 
• Thursday - Master the Meaning, Friday - Spelling & Dictation Test

Science (Morand)

• Homework:  none
• Last day of science for Morand's class!

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website: http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.

Monday, March 30

Field Trip
Our 5th grade field trip to Stone Mountain is scheduled for May 15.  The field trip permission slip went home in the Friday folder on 3/13 and is due back no later than April 3.  Parents, we have over 6 chaperones already, but we'd still love to have you!  Since the number of seats on the bus are limited, we might have to have some parents drive over and meet us at Stone Mountain. 

International Night 

Burnette is excited to host our first International and Fine Arts Night here at Burnette Elementary. Please join us on April 2, 2015 from 6:00 - 8:00 for music, art, food, demonstrations, activities, and cultural displays from around the world. The night will begin in the cafeteria with a presentation of music from around the world presented by our 5th grade chorus. The fun continues as families pick up their passports and travel from region to region and experience the art, food and hands-on activities of China, India, Mexico, United States of America, Korea, Japan and Africa. Your family will leave with a passport full of stamps from regions around the world and many fun memories. 

Below is the link to the flyer (also will be sent home in Friday folders):
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izcTducmRhSjBBV28/edit

Rising 6th Grade Parent Night
Rising 6th Grade Parent Night at Hull Middle School on April 16, 2015.
Probe, Special Ed and ESOL Parents 6:00 - 6:30 PM
All Parents 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Parents will learn valuable information about the transition to 6th grade and will have the opportunity to visit 6th grade classrooms, meet teachers and staff, and learn about connections classes.

Math

• Homework: worksheet
• Make sure that the pretest is complete for Study Island - Math.
• Volume Test - Friday, April 3

Word Study

• Words for this week can be found on the Word Study/Spelling tab.  Children copied definitions today.
• Thursday - Master the Meaning, Friday - Spelling & Dictation Test

Science (Morand)

• Homework:  none
• Unit Test (and last day of science) - Tuesday, 3/31 - Study guide was given out Friday.

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website: http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.

Friday, March 27

Study Island
If you have not yet taken the pre-tests in Study Island for science and math, please do so this week! We will be using Study Island to practice and review skills for the Georgia Milestones Assessment.  Remember that your login is your student number@bes and the password is lions1.

Field Trip
Our 5th grade field trip to Stone Mountain is scheduled for May 15.  The field trip permission slip went home in the Friday folder on 3/13 and is due back no later than April 3.  Parents, we have over 6 chaperones already, but we'd still love to have you!  Since the number of seats on the bus are limited, we might have to have some parents drive over and meet us at Stone Mountain. 

International Night 

Burnette is excited to host our first International and Fine Arts Night here at Burnette Elementary. Please join us on April 2, 2015 from 6:00 - 8:00 for music, art, food, demonstrations, activities, and cultural displays from around the world. The night will begin in the cafeteria with a presentation of music from around the world presented by our 5th grade chorus. The fun continues as families pick up their passports and travel from region to region and experience the art, food and hands-on activities of China, India, Mexico, United States of America, Korea, Japan and Africa. Your family will leave with a passport full of stamps from regions around the world and many fun memories. 

Below is the link to the flyer (also will be sent home in Friday folders):
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izcTducmRhSjBBV28/edit

Rising 6th Grade Parent Night
Rising 6th Grade Parent Night at Hull Middle School on April 16, 2015.
Probe, Special Ed and ESOL Parents 6:00 - 6:30 PM
All Parents 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Parents will learn valuable information about the transition to 6th grade and will have the opportunity to visit 6th grade classrooms, meet teachers and staff, and learn about connections classes.

Math

• Homework: none
• Challenge:  How many of the cubic inch models we made would fit in the cubic yard model we made?  Write your answer on a piece of paper (show how you came up with that answer) and turn it in when you walk into math on Monday!
• Make sure that the pretest is complete for Study Island - Math.
• Volume Test - Friday, April 3

Word Study

• Words for next week can be found on the Word Study/Spelling tab.  Children copied definitions today.
• Thursday - Master the Meaning, Friday - Spelling & Dictation Test

Science (Morand)

• Homework:  none
• Unit Test (and last day of science) - Tuesday, 3/31 - Study guide was given out today.

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website: http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.

Thursday, March 26

Study Island
If you have not yet taken the pre-tests in Study Island for science and math, please do so this week! We will be using Study Island to practice and review skills for the Georgia Milestones Assessment.  Remember that your login is your student number@bes and the password is lions1.

Field Trip
Our 5th grade field trip to Stone Mountain is scheduled for May 15.  The field trip permission slip went home in the Friday folder on 3/13 and is due back no later than April 3.  Parents, we have over 6 chaperones already, but we'd still love to have you!  Since the number of seats on the bus are limited, we might have to have some parents drive over and meet us at Stone Mountain. 

International Night 

Burnette is excited to host our first International and Fine Arts Night here at Burnette Elementary. Please join us on April 2, 2015 from 6:00 - 8:00 for music, art, food, demonstrations, activities, and cultural displays from around the world. The night will begin in the cafeteria with a presentation of music from around the world presented by our 5th grade chorus. The fun continues as families pick up their passports and travel from region to region and experience the art, food and hands-on activities of China, India, Mexico, United States of America, Korea, Japan and Africa. Your family will leave with a passport full of stamps from regions around the world and many fun memories. 

Below is the link to the flyer (also will be sent home in Friday folders):
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izcTducmRhSjBBV28/edit

Rising 6th Grade Parent Night
Rising 6th Grade Parent Night at Hull Middle School on April 16, 2015.
Probe, Special Ed and ESOL Parents 6:00 - 6:30 PM
All Parents 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Parents will learn valuable information about the transition to 6th grade and will have the opportunity to visit 6th grade classrooms, meet teachers and staff, and learn about connections classes.

Math

• Homework: worksheet
• Challenge:  How many of the cubic feet models we made would fit in the cubic yard model we made?  Write your answer on a piece of paper (show how you came up with that answer) and turn it in when you walk into math tomorrow!
• Make sure that the pretest is complete for Study Island - Math.
• Please send in any boxes that you've saved for our volume unit by Friday!  Thank you!!!

Word Study

• Words for this week can be found on the Word Study/Spelling tab. 
• Tomorrow - Spelling & Dictation Test

Science (Morand)

• Homework:  complete electricity booklet
• Unit Test (and last day of science) - Tuesday, 3/31

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website: http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.

Wednesday, March 25

Study Island
If you have not yet taken the pre-tests in Study Island for science and math, please do so this week! We will be using Study Island to practice and review skills for the Georgia Milestones Assessment.  Remember that your login is your student number@bes and the password is lions1.

Field Trip
Our 5th grade field trip to Stone Mountain is scheduled for May 15.  The field trip permission slip went home in the Friday folder on 3/13 and is due back no later than April 3.  Parents, we have over 6 chaperones already, but we'd still love to have you!  Since the number of seats on the bus are limited, we might have to have some parents drive over and meet us at Stone Mountain. 

International Night 

Burnette is excited to host our first International and Fine Arts Night here at Burnette Elementary. Please join us on April 2, 2015 from 6:00 - 8:00 for music, art, food, demonstrations, activities, and cultural displays from around the world. The night will begin in the cafeteria with a presentation of music from around the world presented by our 5th grade chorus. The fun continues as families pick up their passports and travel from region to region and experience the art, food and hands-on activities of China, India, Mexico, United States of America, Korea, Japan and Africa. Your family will leave with a passport full of stamps from regions around the world and many fun memories. 

Below is the link to the flyer (also will be sent home in Friday folders):
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izcTducmRhSjBBV28/edit

Rising 6th Grade Parent Night
Rising 6th Grade Parent Night at Hull Middle School on April 16, 2015.
Probe, Special Ed and ESOL Parents 6:00 - 6:30 PM
All Parents 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Parents will learn valuable information about the transition to 6th grade and will have the opportunity to visit 6th grade classrooms, meet teachers and staff, and learn about connections classes.

Math

• Homework: Make sure that the pretest is complete for Study Island - Math.
• Please send in any boxes that you've saved for our volume unit by Friday!  Thank you!!!

Word Study

• Words for this week can be found on the Word Study/Spelling tab. 
• Tomorrow - Master the Meaning, Friday - Spelling & Dictation Test

Science (Morand)

• Homework:  none
• Vocabulary Test - tomorrow

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website: http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.

Tuesday, March 24

Study Island
If you have not yet taken the pre-tests in Study Island for science and math, please do so this week! We will be using Study Island to practice and review skills for the Georgia Milestones Assessment.  Remember that your login is your student number@bes and the password is lions1.

Field Trip
Our 5th grade field trip to Stone Mountain is scheduled for May 15.  The field trip permission slip went home in the Friday folder on 3/13 and is due back no later than April 3.  Parents, we have over 6 chaperones already, but we'd still love to have you!  Since the number of seats on the bus are limited, we might have to have some parents drive over and meet us at Stone Mountain. 

International Night 

Burnette is excited to host our first International and Fine Arts Night here at Burnette Elementary. Please join us on April 2, 2015 from 6:00 - 8:00 for music, art, food, demonstrations, activities, and cultural displays from around the world. The night will begin in the cafeteria with a presentation of music from around the world presented by our 5th grade chorus. The fun continues as families pick up their passports and travel from region to region and experience the art, food and hands-on activities of China, India, Mexico, United States of America, Korea, Japan and Africa. Your family will leave with a passport full of stamps from regions around the world and many fun memories. 

Recently, your child(ren) brought home an activity that will be on display for our International and Fine Arts night. Please assist your child(ren) in decorating the dolls to represent and celebrate your family's heritage. The decorated dolls will be showcased throughout the school during our upcoming International and Fine Arts night. Please return the dolls to your student(s) classroom teacher by Wednesday, March 25,2015. Be sure to write your child's name, teacher, grade, and country on the back of their doll. Have fun and be creative!

Below is the link to the flyer (also will be sent home in Friday folders):
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izcTducmRhSjBBV28/edit

Rising 6th Grade Parent Night
Rising 6th Grade Parent Night at Hull Middle School on April 16, 2015.
Probe, Special Ed and ESOL Parents 6:00 - 6:30 PM
All Parents 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Parents will learn valuable information about the transition to 6th grade and will have the opportunity to visit 6th grade classrooms, meet teachers and staff, and learn about connections classes.

Math

• Homework: Make sure that the pretest is complete for Study Island - Math.

Word Study

• Words for this week can be found on the Word Study/Spelling tab. 
• Thursday - Master the Meaning, Friday - Spelling & Dictation Test

Science (Morand)

• Homework:  none
• Vocabulary Test - tomorrow

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website: http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.

Monday, March 23

Study Island
If you have not yet taken the pre-tests in Study Island for science and math, please do so this week! We will be using Study Island to practice and review skills for the Georgia Milestones Assessment.  Remember that your login is your student number @bes and the password is lions1.

Field Trip
Our 5th grade field trip to Stone Mountain is scheduled for May 15.  The field trip permission slip went home in the Friday folder on 3/13 and is due back no later than April 3.  Parents, we have over 6 chaperones already, but we'd still love to have you!  Since the number of seats on the bus are limited, we might have to have some parents drive over and meet us at Stone Mountain. 

International Night 

Burnette is excited to host our first International and Fine Arts Night here at Burnette Elementary. Please join us on April 2, 2015 from 6:00 - 8:00 for music, art, food, demonstrations, activities, and cultural displays from around the world. The night will begin in the cafeteria with a presentation of music from around the world presented by our 5th grade chorus. The fun continues as families pick up their passports and travel from region to region and experience the art, food and hands-on activities of China, India, Mexico, United States of America, Korea, Japan and Africa. Your family will leave with a passport full of stamps from regions around the world and many fun memories. 

Recently, your child(ren) brought home an activity that will be on display for our International and Fine Arts night. Please assist your child(ren) in decorating the dolls to represent and celebrate your family's heritage. The decorated dolls will be showcased throughout the school during our upcoming International and Fine Arts night. Please return the dolls to your student(s) classroom teacher by Wednesday, March 25,2015. Be sure to write your child's name, teacher, grade, and country on the back of their doll. Have fun and be creative!

Below is the link to the flyer (also will be sent home in Friday folders):
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izcTducmRhSjBBV28/edit

Rising 6th Grade Parent Night
Rising 6th Grade Parent Night at Hull Middle School on April 16, 2015.
Probe, Special Ed and ESOL Parents 6:00 - 6:30 PM
All Parents 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Parents will learn valuable information about the transition to 6th grade and will have the opportunity to visit 6th grade classrooms, meet teachers and staff, and learn about connections classes.

Math

• Homework: Review the study guide for your test!
• Measurement Test: Tuesday, March 24 - Study the measurement conversions and your study guide!
• Please save boxes for our volume unit!  We'll need rectangular or square boxes of any size...cracker boxes, granola bar boxes, shoe boxes, Kleenex boxes, etc.  Please send in what you have beginning this week by Friday!  Thank you in advance for your help!!!  

Word Study

• Words for this week can be found on the Word Study/Spelling tab. 
• Thursday - Master the Meaning, Friday - Spelling & Dictation Test

Science (Morand)

• Homework:  none
• Vocabulary Test - Wednesday

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website: http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.

Friday, March 20

Field Trip
Our 5th grade field trip to Stone Mountain is scheduled for May 15.  The field trip permission slip went home in the Friday folder on 3/13 and is due back no later than April 3.  Parents, we have over 6 chaperones already, but we'd still love to have you!  Since the number of seats on the bus are limited, we might have to have some parents drive over and meet us at Stone Mountain. 

International Night 

Burnette is excited to host our first International and Fine Arts Night here at Burnette Elementary. Please join us on April 2, 2015 from 6:00 - 8:00 for music, art, food, demonstrations, activities, and cultural displays from around the world. The night will begin in the cafeteria with a presentation of music from around the world presented by our 5th grade chorus. The fun continues as families pick up their passports and travel from region to region and experience the art, food and hands-on activities of China, India, Mexico, United States of America, Korea, Japan and Africa. Your family will leave with a passport full of stamps from regions around the world and many fun memories. 

Recently, your child(ren) brought home an activity that will be on display for our International and Fine Arts night. Please assist your child(ren) in decorating the dolls to represent and celebrate your family's heritage. The decorated dolls will be showcased throughout the school during our upcoming International and Fine Arts night. Please return the dolls to your student(s) classroom teacher by Wednesday, March 25,2015. Be sure to write your child's name, teacher, grade, and country on the back of their doll. Have fun and be creative!

Below is the link to the flyer (also will be sent home in Friday folders):
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izcTducmRhSjBBV28/edit

Rising 6th Grade Parent Night
Rising 6th Grade Parent Night at Hull Middle School on April 16, 2015.
Probe, Special Ed and ESOL Parents 6:00 - 6:30 PM
All Parents 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Parents will learn valuable information about the transition to 6th grade and will have the opportunity to visit 6th grade classrooms, meet teachers and staff, and learn about connections classes.

Rolling Out the Red Carpet
Be our guest as the red carpet is rolled out for you!  We are honoring our parent volunteers. Please join us for breakfast in the Burnette Cafeteria Friday, March 20 at 9:00 a.m.

Math

• Homework: none
• Measurement Test: Tuesday, March 24 - Continue to study the measurement conversions!
• Please save boxes for our volume unit!  We'll need rectangular or square boxes of any size...cracker boxes, granola bar boxes, shoe boxes, Kleenex boxes, etc.  Please send in what you have beginning next week!  Thank you in advance for your help!!!  

Word Study

• Words for next week can be found on the Word Study/Spelling tab. 

Science (Morand)

• Homework:  none
• Vocabulary Test - Wednesday

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website: http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.

Thursday, March 19

Field Trip
Our 5th grade field trip to Stone Mountain is scheduled for May 15.  The field trip permission slip went home in the Friday folder and is due back no later than April 3.  Parents, we have over 6 chaperones already, but we'd still love to have you!  Since the number of seats on the bus are limited, we might have to have some parents drive over and meet us at Stone Mountain. 

International Night 

Burnette is excited to host our first International and Fine Arts Night here at Burnette Elementary. Please join us on April 2, 2015 from 6:00 - 8:00 for music, art, food, demonstrations, activities, and cultural displays from around the world. The night will begin in the cafeteria with a presentation of music from around the world presented by our 5th grade chorus. The fun continues as families pick up their passports and travel from region to region and experience the art, food and hands-on activities of China, India, Mexico, United States of America, Korea, Japan and Africa. Your family will leave with a passport full of stamps from regions around the world and many fun memories. 

Recently, your child(ren) brought home an activity that will be on display for our International and Fine Arts night. Please assist your child(ren) in decorating the dolls to represent and celebrate your family's heritage. The decorated dolls will be showcased throughout the school during our upcoming International and Fine Arts night. Please return the dolls to your student(s) classroom teacher by Wednesday, March 25,2015. Be sure to write your child's name, teacher, grade, and country on the back of their doll. Have fun and be creative!

Below is the link to the flyer (also will be sent home in Friday folders):
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izcTducmRhSjBBV28/edit

Rising 6th Grade Parent Night
Rising 6th Grade Parent Night at Hull Middle School on April 16, 2015.
Probe, Special Ed and ESOL Parents 6:00 - 6:30 PM
All Parents 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Parents will learn valuable information about the transition to 6th grade and will have the opportunity to visit 6th grade classrooms, meet teachers and staff, and learn about connections classes.

Rolling Out the Red Carpet
Be our guest as the red carpet is rolled out for you!  We are honoring our parent volunteers. Please join us for breakfast in the Burnette Cafeteria Friday, March 20 at 9:00 a.m.

Math

• Homework: worksheet (if not finished in class)
• Measurement Test: Tuesday, March 24 - Continue to study the measurement conversions!
• Please save boxes for our volume unit!  We'll need rectangular or square boxes of any size...cracker boxes, granola bar boxes, shoe boxes, Kleenex boxes, etc.  Please send in what you have beginning next week!  Thank you in advance for your help!!!  

Word Study

• Words for this week can be found on the Word Study/Spelling tab. 
• Spelling & Dictation Test Friday

Science (Morand)

• Homework:  none
• Vocabulary Test - Wednesday

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website: http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.

Wednesday, March 18

Field Trip
Our 5th grade field trip to Stone Mountain is scheduled for May 15.  The field trip permission slip went home in the Friday folder and is due back no later than April 3.  Parents, we have over 6 chaperones already, but we'd still love to have you!  Since the number of seats on the bus are limited, we might have to have some parents drive over and meet us at Stone Mountain. 

International Night 

Burnette is excited to host our first International and Fine Arts Night here at Burnette Elementary. Please join us on April 2, 2015 from 6:00 - 8:00 for music, art, food, demonstrations, activities, and cultural displays from around the world. The night will begin in the cafeteria with a presentation of music from around the world presented by our 5th grade chorus. The fun continues as families pick up their passports and travel from region to region and experience the art, food and hands-on activities of China, India, Mexico, United States of America, Korea, Japan and Africa. Your family will leave with a passport full of stamps from regions around the world and many fun memories. 

Recently, your child(ren) brought home an activity that will be on display for our International and Fine Arts night. Please assist your child(ren) in decorating the dolls to represent and celebrate your family's heritage. The decorated dolls will be showcased throughout the school during our upcoming International and Fine Arts night. Please return the dolls to your student(s) classroom teacher by Wednesday, March 25,2015. Be sure to write your child's name, teacher, grade, and country on the back of their doll. Have fun and be creative!

Below is the link to the flyer (also will be sent home in Friday folders):
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izcTducmRhSjBBV28/edit

Rising 6th Grade Parent Night
Rising 6th Grade Parent Night at Hull Middle School on April 16, 2015.
Probe, Special Ed and ESOL Parents 6:00 - 6:30 PM
All Parents 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Parents will learn valuable information about the transition to 6th grade and will have the opportunity to visit 6th grade classrooms, meet teachers and staff, and learn about connections classes.

Rolling Out the Red Carpet
Be our guest as the red carpet is rolled out for you!  We are honoring our parent volunteers. Please join us for breakfast in the Burnette Cafeteria Friday, March 20 at 9:00 a.m.

Math

• Homework: worksheets (finish from class)
• Measurement Test: Tuesday, March 24 - Continue to study the measurement conversions!
• Please save boxes for our volume unit!  We'll need rectangular or square boxes of any size...cracker boxes, granola bar boxes, shoe boxes, Kleenex boxes, etc.  Please send in what you have beginning next week!  Thank you in advance for your help!!!  

Word Study

• Words for this week can be found on the Word Study/Spelling tab.  Children copied definitions on Friday.
• Master the Meaning - Thursday; Spelling & Dictation Test Friday

Science (Morand)

• Homework:  none

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website: http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Tuesday, March 17

Field Trip
Our 5th grade field trip to Stone Mountain is scheduled for May 15.  The field trip permission slip went home in the Friday folder and is due back no later than April 3.  We are allowed to take 6 chaperones on the trip and they will be chosen on a first come basis. 

International Night 

Burnette is excited to host our first International and Fine Arts Night here at Burnette Elementary. Please join us on April 2, 2015 from 6:00 - 8:00 for music, art, food, demonstrations, activities, and cultural displays from around the world. The night will begin in the cafeteria with a presentation of music from around the world presented by our 5th grade chorus. The fun continues as families pick up their passports and travel from region to region and experience the art, food and hands-on activities of China, India, Mexico, United States of America, Korea, Japan and Africa. Your family will leave with a passport full of stamps from regions around the world and many fun memories. 

Recently, your child(ren) brought home an activity that will be on display for our International and Fine Arts night. Please assist your child(ren) in decorating the dolls to represent and celebrate your family's heritage. The decorated dolls will be showcased throughout the school during our upcoming International and Fine Arts night. Please return the dolls to your student(s) classroom teacher by Wednesday, March 25,2015. Be sure to write your child's name, teacher, grade, and country on the back of their doll. Have fun and be creative!

Below is the link to the flyer (also will be sent home in Friday folders):
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izcTducmRhSjBBV28/edit

Rising 6th Grade Parent Night
Rising 6th Grade Parent Night at Hull Middle School on April 16, 2015.
Probe, Special Ed and ESOL Parents 6:00 - 6:30 PM
All Parents 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Parents will learn valuable information about the transition to 6th grade and will have the opportunity to visit 6th grade classrooms, meet teachers and staff, and learn about connections classes.

Rolling Out the Red Carpet
Be our guest as the red carpet is rolled out for you!  We are honoring our parent volunteers. Please join us for breakfast in the Burnette Cafeteria Friday, March 20 at 9:00 a.m.

Homework assignments are now being posted on the Student Portal. Please check your portal page, 2015S2 Morand.K Fifth Grade Core. Assignments and other upcoming events are posted on the calendar. I'll post in both places for a few more weeks!

Math

• Homework: worksheets (finish from class)
• Please save boxes for our volume unit!  We'll need rectangular or square boxes of any size...cracker boxes, granola bar boxes, shoe boxes, Kleenex boxes, etc.  Please send in what you have beginning next week!  Thank you in advance for your help!!!  

Word Study

• Words for this week can be found on the Word Study/Spelling tab.  Children copied definitions on Friday.
• Master the Meaning - Thursday; Spelling & Dictation Test Friday

Science (Morand)

• Homework:  none

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website: http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Monday, March 16

Field Trip
Our 5th grade field trip to Stone Mountain is scheduled for May 15.  The field trip permission slip went home in the Friday folder and is due back no later than April 3.  We are allowed to take 6 chaperones on the trip and they will be chosen on a first come basis. 

International Night 

Burnette is excited to host our first International and Fine Arts Night here at Burnette Elementary. Please join us on April 2, 2015 from 6:00 - 8:00 for music, art, food, demonstrations, activities, and cultural displays from around the world. The night will begin in the cafeteria with a presentation of music from around the world presented by our 5th grade chorus. The fun continues as families pick up their passports and travel from region to region and experience the art, food and hands-on activities of China, India, Mexico, United States of America, Korea, Japan and Africa. Your family will leave with a passport full of stamps from regions around the world and many fun memories. 

Recently, your child(ren) brought home an activity that will be on display for our International and Fine Arts night. Please assist your child(ren) in decorating the dolls to represent and celebrate your family's heritage. The decorated dolls will be showcased throughout the school during our upcoming International and Fine Arts night. Please return the dolls to your student(s) classroom teacher by Wednesday, March 25,2015. Be sure to write your child's name, teacher, grade, and country on the back of their doll. Have fun and be creative!

Below is the link to the flyer (also will be sent home in Friday folders):
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izcTducmRhSjBBV28/edit

Rising 6th Grade Parent Night
Rising 6th Grade Parent Night at Hull Middle School on April 16, 2015.
Probe, Special Ed and ESOL Parents 6:00 - 6:30 PM
All Parents 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Parents will learn valuable information about the transition to 6th grade and will have the opportunity to visit 6th grade classrooms, meet teachers and staff, and learn about connections classes.

Rolling Out the Red Carpet
Be our guest as the red carpet is rolled out for you!  We are honoring our parent volunteers. Please join us for breakfast in the Burnette Cafeteria Friday, March 20 at 9:00 a.m.

Homework assignments are now being posted on the Student Portal. Please check your portal page, 2015S2 Morand.K Fifth Grade Core. Assignments and other upcoming events are posted on the calendar. I'll post in both places for a few more weeks!

Math

• Homework: p. 849-850 (Read over pages 845-848 if you have trouble.)
• Please save boxes for our volume unit!  We'll need rectangular or square boxes of any size...cracker boxes, granola bar boxes, shoe boxes, Kleenex boxes, etc.  In about 2 weeks, I'll ask that you send in what you have!  Thank you in advance for your help!!!  

Word Study

• Words for this week can be found on the Word Study/Spelling tab.  Children copied definitions on Friday.
• Master the Meaning - Thursday; Spelling & Dictation Test Friday

Science (Morand)

• We began science today - Electricity and Magnets
• Homework:  Static Electricity Mini Book - read and write down (on a sticky note or piece of paper) three things (things you learned, interesting facts, and/or questions that you have after reading).

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website: http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Friday, March 13

Reading Logs
Reading logs are due on Monday!

International Night 

Burnette is excited to host our first International and Fine Arts Night here at Burnette Elementary. Please join us on April 2, 2015 from 6:00 - 8:00 for music, art, food, demonstrations, activities, and cultural displays from around the world. The night will begin in the cafeteria with a presentation of music from around the world presented by our 5th grade chorus. The fun continues as families pick up their passports and travel from region to region and experience the art, food and hands-on activities of China, India, Mexico, United States of America, Korea, Japan and Africa. Your family will leave with a passport full of stamps from regions around the world and many fun memories. 

Recently, your child(ren) brought home an activity that will be on display for our International and Fine Arts night. Please assist your child(ren) in decorating the dolls to represent and celebrate your family's heritage. The decorated dolls will be showcased throughout the school during our upcoming International and Fine Arts night. Please return the dolls to your student(s) classroom teacher by Wednesday, March 25,2015. Be sure to write your child's name, teacher, grade, and country on the back of their doll. Have fun and be creative!

Below is the link to the flyer (also will be sent home in Friday folders):
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izcTducmRhSjBBV28/edit

Field Trip
Our 5th grade field trip to Stone Mountain is scheduled for May 15.  More information coming soon!

Rising 6th Grade Parent Night
Rising 6th Grade Parent Night at Hull Middle School on April 16, 2015.
Probe, Special Ed and ESOL Parents 6:00 - 6:30 PM
All Parents 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Parents will learn valuable information about the transition to 6th grade and will have the opportunity to visit 6th grade classrooms, meet teachers and staff, and learn about connections classes.

Rolling Out the Red Carpet
Be our guest as the red carpet is rolled out for you!  We are honoring our parent volunteers. Please join us for breakfast in the Burnette Cafeteria Friday, March 20 at 9:00 a.m.

Homework assignments are now being posted on the Student Portal. Please check your portal page, 2015S2 Morand.K Fifth Grade Core. Assignments and other upcoming events are posted on the calendar. I'll post in both places for a few more weeks!

Math

• Homework: none
• Please save boxes for our volume unit!  We'll need rectangular or square boxes of any size...cracker boxes, granola bar boxes, shoe boxes, Kleenex boxes, etc.  In about 2 weeks, I'll ask that you send in what you have!  Thank you in advance for your help!!!  

Word Study

• Words for next week can be found on the Word Study/Spelling tab.  Children copied definitions on Friday.

Science (Morand)

• We begin science on Monday - Electricity and Magnets

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website: http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Thursday, March 12

Reward MoviePlease sign and return the permission slip for the reward movie on Friday.  We plan to watch the Lorax which is rated PG.     

International Night 

Burnette is excited to host our first International and Fine Arts Night here at Burnette Elementary. Please join us on April 2, 2015 from 6:00 - 8:00 for music, art, food, demonstrations, activities, and cultural displays from around the world. The night will begin in the cafeteria with a presentation of music from around the world presented by our 5th grade chorus. The fun continues as families pick up their passports and travel from region to region and experience the art, food and hands-on activities of China, India, Mexico, United States of America, Korea, Japan and Africa. Your family will leave with a passport full of stamps from regions around the world and many fun memories.

Recently, your child(ren) brought home an activity that will be on display for our International and Fine Arts night. Please assist your child(ren) in decorating the dolls to represent and celebrate your family's heritage. The decorated dolls will be showcased throughout the school during our upcoming International and Fine Arts night. Please return the dolls to your student(s) classroom teacher by Wednesday, March 25,2015. Be sure to write your child's name, teacher, grade, and country on the back of their doll. Have fun and be creative!

Below is the link to the flyer (also will be sent home in Friday folders):
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3zGE6kKj5izcTducmRhSjBBV28/edit

Field Trip
Our 5th grade field trip to Stone Mountain is scheduled for May 15.  More information coming soon!

Rising 6th Grade Parent Night
Rising 6th Grade Parent Night at Hull Middle School on April 16, 2015.
Probe, Special Ed and ESOL Parents 6:00 - 6:30 PM
All Parents 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Parents will learn valuable information about the transition to 6th grade and will have the opportunity to visit 6th grade classrooms, meet teachers and staff, and learn about connections classes.

Rolling Out the Red Carpet
Be our guest as the red carpet is rolled out for you!  We are honoring our parent volunteers. Please join us for breakfast in the Burnette Cafeteria Friday, March 20 at 9:00 a.m.
 
Homework assignments are now being posted on the Student Portal. Please check your portal page, 2015S2 Morand.K Fifth Grade Core. Assignments and other upcoming events are posted on the calendar. I'll post in both places for a few more weeks!

Math

• Homework: worksheet
• Please save boxes for our volume unit!  We'll need rectangular or square boxes of any size...cracker boxes, granola bar boxes, shoe boxes, Kleenex boxes, etc.  In about 2 weeks, I'll ask that you send in what you have!  Thank you in advance for your help!!!  

Word Study

• No word work this week.
• Words for next week can be found on the Word Study/Spelling tab.  Children will copy definitions tomorrow.

Science

• This was the last day of science for Mrs. Upchurch's class.  Mrs. Morand's homeroom will start science Monday.

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website: http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Wednesday, March 11

Reward Movie
Please sign and return the permission slip for the reward movie on Friday.  We plan to watch the Lorax which is rated PG. 

Field Trip
Our 5th grade field trip to Stone Mountain is scheduled for May 15.  More information coming soon!

Rising 6th Grade Parent Night
Rising 6th Grade Parent Night at Hull Middle School on April 16, 2015.
Probe, Special Ed and ESOL Parents 6:00 - 6:30 PM
All Parents 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Parents will learn valuable information about the transition to 6th grade and will have the opportunity to visit 6th grade classrooms, meet teachers and staff, and learn about connections classes.

International Night  
Mark your calendars for April 2!  Please join us for Burnette's first International Night!  It will be an evening of performances, displays, food and hands-on activities.  You will not want to miss it!  Each student has a blank paper person in their book bag.  Attached to it is a yellow paper with directions.  We are asking each Burnette student to decorate/dress their person in the clothing representative of their heritage.  We are blessed with such diversity here at Burnette.  It will be wonderful to see a display of child-made representations of all our cultures. 

Rolling Out the Red Carpet
Be our guest as the red carpet is rolled out for you!  We are honoring our parent volunteers. Please join us for breakfast in the Burnette Cafeteria Friday, March 20 at 9:00 a.m.
 
Homework assignments are now being posted on the Student Portal. Please check your portal page, 2015S2 Morand.K Fifth Grade Core. Assignments and other upcoming events are posted on the calendar. I'll post in both places for a few more weeks!

Math

• Homework: worksheet
• Begin to study your customary and metric conversions!  Quiz Thursday (no notes may be used on this quiz)!
• Please save boxes for our volume unit!  We'll need rectangular or square boxes of any size...cracker boxes, granola bar boxes, shoe boxes, Kleenex boxes, etc.  In about 2 weeks, I'll ask that you send in what you have!  Thank you in advance for your help!!!  

Word Study

• No word work this week.

Science (Upchurch's Class)

• Homework:  none
• Matter test is tomorrow.  The study guide is the lapbook.  Children should study the notes /foldable from their matter lapbook.

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website: http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Tuesday, March 10

International Night  
Mark your calendars for April 2!  Please join us for Burnette's first International Night!  It will be an evening of performances, displays, food and hands-on activities.  You will not want to miss it!  Each student has a blank paper person in their book bag.  Attached to it is a yellow paper with directions.  We are asking each Burnette student to decorate/dress their person in the clothing representative of their heritage.  We are blessed with such diversity here at Burnette.  It will be wonderful to see a display of child-made representations of all our cultures. 

Rolling Out the Red Carpet
Be our guest as the red carpet is rolled out for you!  We are honoring our parent volunteers. Please join us for breakfast in the Burnette Cafeteria Friday, March 20 at 9:00 a.m.

Interims
The social studies interim is tomorrow.  Scores for math and science interims have been posted in the grade book!

February Bookmarks
The bookmarks for the school wide reading program are due tomorrow! 

 

Homework assignments are now being posted on the Student Portal. Please check your portal page, 2015S2 Morand.K Fifth Grade Core. Assignments and other upcoming events are posted on the calendar. I'll post in both places for a few more weeks!

Math

• Homework: p. 879-880 (if not finished in class)
• Begin to study your customary and metric conversions!  Quiz Thursday!
• Please save boxes for our volume unit!  We'll need rectangular or square boxes of any size...cracker boxes, granola bar boxes, shoe boxes, Kleenex boxes, etc.  In about 2 weeks, I'll ask that you send in what you have!  Thank you in advance for your help!!!  

Word Study

• No word work this week.

Science (Upchurch's Class)

• Homework:  none
• Matter test is Thursday, March 12.  The study guide is the lapbook.  Children may begin studying the notes /foldable from their matter lapbook.

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website: http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Monday, March 9

Rolling Out the Red Carpet
Be our guest as the red carpet is rolled out for you!  We are honoring our parent volunteers. Please join us for breakfast in the Burnette Cafeteria Friday, March 20 at 9:00 a.m.

Nine Weeks Reward Celebration
Thank you so much to those of you that volunteered for snacks and drinks for our 9 week reward celebration.  I truly appreciate your help!!!

Interims
Science interim is tomorrow, and the social studies interim is on Wednesday.

February Bookmarks
The bookmarks for the school wide reading program are due on Wednesday! 

 

Homework assignments are now being posted on the Student Portal. Please check your portal page, 2015S2 Morand.K Fifth Grade Core. Assignments and other upcoming events are posted on the calendar. I'll post in both places for a few more weeks!

Math

• Homework: p. 873-874 (if not finished in class)
• Begin to study your customary and metric conversions!  Quiz Thursday!
• Please save boxes for our volume unit!  We'll need rectangular or square boxes of any size...cracker boxes, granola bar boxes, shoe boxes, Kleenex boxes, etc.  In about 2 weeks, I'll ask that you send in what you have!  Thank you in advance for your help!!!  

Word Study

• No word work this week.

Science (Upchurch's Class)

• Homework:  Physical and Chemical Change Sort
• Matter test is Thursday, March 12.  The study guide is the lapbook.  Children may begin studying the notes /foldable from their matter lapbook.

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website: http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Friday, March 6

Rolling Out the Red Carpet
Be our guest as the red carpet is rolled out for you!  We are honoring our parent volunteers. Please join us for breakfast in the Burnette Cafeteria Friday, March 20 at 9:00 a.m.

Nine Weeks Reward Celebration
Thank you so much to those of you that volunteered for snacks and drinks for our 9 week reward celebration.  I truly appreciate your help!!!

February Bookmarks
The bookmarks for the school wide reading program are due on Wednesday! 

Reading Logs
Reading logs are due on Monday!
 

Homework assignments are now being posted on the Student Portal. Please check your portal page, 2015S2 Morand.K Fifth Grade Core. Assignments and other upcoming events are posted on the calendar. I'll post in both places for a few more weeks!

Math

• Homework: Review for the math interim (use your journal or paper from class today).  It is on Monday.
• Begin to study your customary and metric conversions!
• Please save boxes for our volume unit!  We'll need rectangular or square boxes of any size...cracker boxes, granola bar boxes, shoe boxes, Kleenex boxes, etc.  In about 2 weeks, I'll ask that you send in what you have!  Thank you in advance for your help!!!  

Word Study

• No word work next week.

Science (Upchurch's Class)

• Matter test is Thursday, March 12.  The study guide is the lapbook.  Children may begin studying the notes /foldable from their matter lapbook.

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website: http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com