Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Field Day

We had a great time at Field Day today! I appreciate the positive attitudes and good sportsmanship demonstrated by my students!  They make me proud!!!

And, speaking of proud, we were the grade level Tug of War champs!!!  Woo Hoo!!!

A special thank you to Mrs. Nease and all the parents that came out to support our class AND helped to lug the cooler around!

A couple of pictures from today....










Tuesday, May 12

5th Grade Finale
Please remember to send 2-3 school related pictures of your child to:  bes5thgradephotos@gmail.com by May 13!

If you'd like a sneak peek at the program, it can be found on the student portal (student portal  - 2015S2 Morand.K Fifth Grade Core).

Also, we are in need of 5th grade parent volunteers to help with the 5th grade Finale celebration on Wednesday, May 20th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. As part of the celebration, we will have an obstacle course, photo booth, Kona Ice, popcorn, and other games. We will have an activity, the 5th Grade Finish, which consists of 15 activities for the students to participate in. Each class will be divided into groups. We need one parent volunteer to assist with each group (4-6 students each). The 5th Grade Finish will take about an hour to complete. Weather permitting, we will be outdoors. The best thing about signing up to volunteer - you get to spend the afternoon with your 5th grade student:)!

To volunteer for the 5th Grade Finish, please use the link to the signup genius below.
www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0B4BA8AA2A1-5thgrade

Summer Program
Please check eclass (student portal  - 2015S2 Morand.K Fifth Grade Core) for information on the summer program for gifted and high achieving students, if you are interested.  Deadline is June 10.

States and Capital Test
States and Capital Test Wednesday, May 13.

Other Important Dates
  • Yearbook Signing - Thursday, May 14 1:30 - 2:10
  • Field Trip - Friday, May 15 All chaperones that paid will be able to ride the bus!  Thank you for volunteering your time to go with us!  Be here by 8:30 - we are leaving at 8:45!!!  Wear sunscreen and a hat.  Bring a water bottle and a snack.  You can carry a small sling bag on your back if you need to.  Bring a beach towel.  The towel will stay on the bus. You will most likely get wet, and this will come in handy when we get back on the bus!
  • May 18:  Electronics Day!  No "M" games or anything not appropriate for school.
  • May 19:  Good Behavior Reward Movie in the morning.  Board Games or Read All Day! Awards Ceremony Rehearsal at 1:30.
  • 5th Grade Awards Ceremony, Walk, & Finale - Wednesday, May 20 
  • Last Day of School -  Thursday, May 21  We'll watch a movie, so bring a fun movie snack!

Monday, May 11, 2015

Monday, May 11

Field Day
Field Day is tomorrow! Our lunch time for tomorrow will be 11:05 - 11:30.

Summer Program
Please check eclass (student portal  - 2015S2 Morand.K Fifth Grade Core) for information on the summer program for gifted and high achieving students, if you are interested.  Deadline is June 10.

5th Grade Finale
Please remember to send 2-3 school related pictures of your child to:  bes5thgradephotos@gmail.com
by May 13!

USA Lapbook/States and Capital Test
The USA lapbook is due Tuesday, May 12.  States and Capital Test Wednesday, May 13.

Other Important Dates
  • Field Day -  Tuesday, May 12
  • Yearbook Signing - Thursday, May 14 1:30 - 2:10
  • Field Trip - Friday, May 15 All chaperones that paid will be able to ride the bus!  Thank you for volunteering your time to go with us!  Be here by 8:30 - we are leaving at 8:45!!!
  • May 18:  Electronics Day!  No "M" games or anything not appropriate for school.
  • May 19:  Good Behavior Reward Movie in the morning.  Board Games or Read All Day! Awards Ceremony Rehearsal at 1:30.
  • 5th Grade Finale - Wednesday, May 20  If you'd like a sneak peek at the program, it can be found on the student portal (student portal  - 2015S2 Morand.K Fifth Grade Core).
  • Last Day of School -  Thursday, May 21


Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Wednesday, May 6

Summer Program
Please check eclass (student portal  - 2015S2 Morand.K Fifth Grade Core) for information on the summer program for gifted and high achieving students, if you are interested.  Deadline is June 10.

5th Grade Finale
Please remember to send 2-3 school related pictures of your child to:  bes5thgradephotos@gmail.com
by May 13!

USA Lapbook/States and Capital Test
The USA lapbook is due Tuesday, May 12.  States and Capital Test Wednesday, May 13.

Other Important Dates
  • STEAM Day - Friday, May 8 - 5th grade will be launching straw rockets.
  • Hull Middle School Visit - Monday, May 11 - Wear your blue grade t-shirt!
  • Field Day -  Tuesday, May 12
  • May 18:  Electronics Day!  No "M" games or anything not appropriate for school.
  • May 19:  Good Behavior Reward Movie in the morning.  Board Games or Read All Day! Awards Ceremony Rehearsal at 1:30.
  • Field Trip - Friday, May 15 All chaperones that paid will be able to ride the bus!  Thank you for volunteering your time to go with us!  Be here by 8:30 - we are leaving at 8:45!!!
  • Yearbook Signing - Thursday, May 14 1:30 - 2:10
  • 5th Grade Finale - Wednesday, May 20
  • Last Day of School -  Thursday, May 21

Math

  • Homework: none

Word Study

  • No more words this year!!!

Science (Upchurch/Morand)

  • 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.

Monday, May 4, 2015

Monday, May 4

Awards
Last week I talked to the children about awards they will be receiving at our 5th grade awards ceremony (All A's - 5th grade, All A's grades 2-5, All A's and B's - 5th grade, All A's and B's grades 2-5, and Perfect Attendance - 5th grade).  Please check with your child to confirm that he/she is receiving what you are expecting.  If there is a discrepancy, please let me know as soon as possible!  Thank you!!!

5th Grade Finale
Please remember to send 2-3 school related pictures of your child to:  bes5thgradephotos@gmail.com
by May 13!

USA Lapbook/States and Capital Test
The USA lapbook is due Tuesday, May 12.  States and Capital Test Wednesday, May 13.

Other Important Dates
  • STEAM Day - Friday, May 8 - 5th grade will be launching straw rockets.
  • Hull Middle School Visit - Monday, May 11
  • Field Day -  Tuesday, May 12
  • Field Trip - Friday, May 15 All chaperones that paid will be able to ride the bus!  Thank you for volunteering your time to go with us!  Be here by 8:30 - we are leaving at 8:45!!!
  • Yearbook Signing - Thursday, May 14 1:30 - 2:10
  • 5th Grade Finale - Wednesday, May 20
  • Last Day of School -  Thursday, May 21

Math

  • Homework: none

Word Study

  • No more words this year!!!

Science (Upchurch/Morand)

  • 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.

Friday, May 1, 2015

Volume Robots

Please see the pictures below of the fabulous robots the children created.  They determined the volume of their robot and then added an electric circuit.  Some have light up eyes, some buzz and some have a motor!  They did an AWESOME job!!!






 
















 

Friday, May 1

Awards
Monday I talked to the children about awards they will be receiving at our 5th grade awards ceremony (All A's - 5th grade, All A's grades 2-5, All A's and B's - 5th grade, All A's and B's grades 2-5, and Perfect Attendance - 5th grade).  Please check with your child to confirm that he/she is receiving what you are expecting.  If there is a discrepancy, please let me know as soon as possible!  Thank you!!!

Report Card Freebies for Kids with Good Grades
Please follow the link below for rewards from local businesses for children with good grades.
http://www.passionforsavings.com/freebie/2015/04/report-card-freebies-for-kids-with-good-grades-2015/

5th Grade Finale
Please remember to send 2-3 school related pictures of your child to:  bes5thgradephotos@gmail.com .

USA Lapbook/States and Capital Test
The USA lapbook is due Tuesday, May 12.  States and Capital Test Wednesday, May 13.

Other Important Dates
  • STEAM Day - Friday, May 8 - 5th grade will be launching straw rockets.
  • Hull Middle School Visit - Monday, May 11
  • Field Day -  Tuesday, May 12
  • Field Trip - Friday, May 15 All chaperones that paid will be able to ride the bus!  Thank you for volunteering your time to go with us!
  • 5th Grade Finale - Wednesday, May 20
  • Last Day of School -  Thursday, May 21

Math

  • Homework: none

Word Study

  • No more words this year!!!

Science (Upchurch/Morand)

  • 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.