Thursday, April 16

No more reading logs this year!!!

We are in need of individually wrapped candy for the candy jar.  If you can help out with a bag of candy, I'd appreciate it.  I suggest any of the following:  Nerds, Smarties, Dum Dums, Jolly Ranchers, or Skittles (please no chocolate or peanut products).  Thank you very much!!!

Georgia Milestone Testing
The Georgia Milestone tests begin next week!  Testing dates are Monday, 4/20 ELA (section 1 & 2); Tuesday, 4/21 ELA (section 3); Thursday, 4/23 Math; Monday, 4/27 Science; and Wednesday, 4/29 Social Studies.  More information about testing was sent home in the Friday folder.

I sent out an email on Tuesday for snacks for our testing dates.  I've already had all of the slots filled.  Thank you so much for your help!  Please remember that snacks should be individually wrapped and sent in the morning of the date you select.

Other reminders that I mentioned in my email.  Children should...

• eat a good, filling breakfast
• arrive to school no later than 8:45
• bring a water bottle

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: p. 56 & 58 in Boot Camp packet
• Please review in Study Island if you have time!

Word Study

• No word work this week.

Science (Upchurch)

• Homework:  Finish circuit pictures/descriptions if  not finished in class! Direction are below.
• Science Vocabulary Test - Friday, 4/17 & End of Unit Test Friday, 4/24

Directions:  Fold your construction paper into four sections.  In each section, write a title and draw and color the following circuits as directed below.  You may use your book or notes to help.

• Section 1:
  Title:  Closed Circuit
  Draw a closed circuit.
  Explain what happens in a closed circuit.
  Section 2: 
  Title:  Open Circuit
  Draw an open circuit.
  Explain what happens in an open circuit.
  Section 3: 
  Title:  Parallel Circuit
  Draw a parallel circuit.
  In your drawing, illustrate and explain what happens when one light goes out.
  List one example of a parallel circuit we use.
  Section 4: 
  Title Series Circuit
  Draw a series circuit.
  In your drawing, illustrate and explain what happens when one light goes out.
  List one example of a series circuit we use.

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, April 15

No more reading logs this year!!!

We are in need of individually wrapped candy for the candy jar.  If you can help out with a bag of candy, I'd appreciate it.  I suggest any of the following:  Nerds, Smarties, Dum Dums, Jolly Ranchers, or Skittles (please no chocolate or peanut products).  Thank you very much!!!

Georgia Milestone Testing
The Georgia Milestone tests begin next week!  Testing dates are Monday, 4/20 ELA (section 1 & 2); Tuesday, 4/21 ELA (section 3); Thursday, 4/23 Math; Monday, 4/27 Science; and Wednesday, 4/29 Social Studies.  More information about testing was sent home in the Friday folder.

I sent out an email yesterday for snacks for our testing dates.  I've already had many of the slots filled.  Thank you so much for your help!  Please remember that snacks should be individually wrapped and sent in the morning of the date you select.

Other reminders that I mentioned in my email.  Children should...

• eat a good, filling breakfast
• arrive to school no later than 8:45
• bring a water bottle

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: p. 42 & 44 in Boot Camp packet
• Please review in Study Island if you have time!

Word Study

• No word work this week.

Science (Upchurch)

• Homework:  none
• Science Vocabulary Test - Friday, 4/17 & End of Unit Test Friday, 4/24

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, April 14

No more reading logs this year!!!

We are in need of individually wrapped candy for the candy jar.  If you can help out with a bag of candy, I'd appreciate it.  I suggest any of the following:  Nerds, Smarties, Dum Dums, Jolly Ranchers, or Skittles (please no chocolate or peanut products).  Thank you very much!!!

Georgia Milestone Testing
The Georgia Milestone tests begin next week!  Testing dates are Monday, 4/20 ELA (section 1 & 2); Tuesday, 4/21 ELA (section 3); Thursday, 4/23 Math; Monday, 4/27 Science; and Wednesday, 4/29 Social Studies.  More information about testing was sent home in the Friday folder.

I sent out an email today for snacks for our testing dates.  I've already had many of the slots filled.  Thank you so much for your help!  Please remember that snacks should be individually wrapped and sent in the morning of the date you select.

Other reminders that I mentioned in my email.  Children should...

• eat a good, filling breakfast
• arrive to school no later than 8:45
• bring a water bottle

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: p. 26 & 29 in Boot Camp packet
• Please review in Study Island if you have time!

Word Study

• No word work this week.

Science (Upchurch)

• Homework:  none
• Science Vocabulary Test - Friday, 4/17 & End of Unit Test Friday, 4/24

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, April 13

No more reading logs this year!!!

We are in need of individually wrapped candy for the candy jar.  If you can help out with a bag of candy, I'd appreciate it.  I suggest any of the following:  Nerds, Smarties, Dum Dums, Jolly Ranchers, or Skittles (please no chocolate or peanut products).  Thank you very much!!!
 

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: p. 12 & 13 in Boot Camp packet
• Please review in Study Island if you have time!

Word Study

• No word work this week.

Science (Upchurch)

• Homework:  none
• Science Vocabulary Test - Friday, 4/17 & End of Unit Test Friday, 4/24

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, April 3

Happy Spring Break!!!  Please enjoy your week away from school!

A couple of reminders for when we return -

• A letter about GMAS went home in Friday folders. 
• No more reading logs this year!!!
• No word work the week we return.
• Science Vocabulary Test (Upchurch) - Friday, 4/17 & End of Unit Test Friday, 4/24

We are in need of individually wrapped candy for the candy jar.  If you can help out with a bag of candy, I'd appreciate it.  I suggest any of the following:  Nerds, Smarties, Dum Dums, Jolly Ranchers,  or Skittles (please no chocolate or peanut products).  Thank you very much!!!

Thursday, April 2

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 tonight 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.  Hope to see you tonight!!!

Agenda for tonight:

6:00-6:25  PTA Meeting:  PTA members will vote on the budget amendments and the 2015-2016 PTA Executive Board.

6:30-7:00  5th Grade Chorus:  The 5th Grade Chorus, under the leadership of Brittany Grant, will perform a variety of songs celebrating different cultural heritages.

7:00-8:00  International Artwork and Activities:  Families will travel together (students must stay with their parents) through the hallways viewing artwork and participating in a variety of activities. *Time may only permit families to visit a couple countries of their choice.

 

Parking will be limited, so please take the BIG YELLOW BUS! We will provide shuttle service from the Lowe’s parking lot (right far corner facing Lawrenceville-Suwanee Rd.) starting at 5:30 p.m.  The shuttle will run every 20 minutes.

March Bookmarks
March bookmarks are due tomorrow!!!

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 - tomorrow (Review your study guide and notes!)

Word Study

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

Science (Upchurch)

• 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.

Wednesday, April 1

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. 
• Tomorrow - Master the Meaning, Friday - Spelling & Dictation Test

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.