Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Class Notes

I’m still here!  The Art Night Docents said that people were asking if I was having the baby :) Not quite yet… I was avoiding the chicken pox scare. Yikes!  I do want to take a moment to thank all of the fifth grade families that have been so supportive this year.  The baby is already spoiled with lots of love and very generous gifts.  I couldn’t have asked for a better group of kids to spend this special time with.  Thank you!!!
This last month of school is jammed pack so please make sure you are checking binders and backpacks for announcements and upcoming events.  This week we are wrapping up our poetry unit and beginning a new, students lead writing unit.  Students created beautiful poetry books and they will be displayed outside of our room.  Please stop by and check out their beautiful writing.
We are about to order our fifth grade t-shirts so please stay tuned for information coming home this week.  Don’t forget this Wednesday is late start and pajama day! Please make sure your kiddos are wearing fresh pajamas and shoes :)

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Class Notes

It was fun to see many of you at the Lewis Talent Show! I was very impressed with the performances and the support from the Lewis Community.  This week we are busy preparing for Art Night.  Art Night is this Thursday at 6pm.  Please stop by and enjoy all of the beautiful artwork created by our students.  This week we also have two other fun events, On Wednesday we will have pajama day, accompanied by a movie and popcorn :) Then on Thursday, members of Safety Patrol will be at Oaks Park for the day.  Fifth Grade Promotion is just around the corner and that means we need help with the 5th Grade Lunch.  Please contact Tracy and/or Julie Wallace if you are interested in helping.  I look forward to seeing you all on Thursday evening...

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Class Notes

I am happy to say that we are finished with testing! Yay! Now we can really enjoy our last month together.  I want to thank parent chaperones who joined us on Monday’s field trip to Zenger Farm.  The weather was delightful and the students enjoyed checking out a working farm in Spring.  We also have another walking field trip this week.  On Thursday am we are walking over to Reed College for a campus tour.  Thank you in advance to parents who have volunteered to join us.  On Friday, we are hoping to head to the park with our 2nd grade art buddies, depending on weather.
Now that testing is complete, we are focusing on the arts.  We are working on a poetry unit in writing and wrapping up a few Art Night projects.  Speaking of poetry-- Blake, Maya’s dad, will be joining us this week for a musical jam session :)
Upcoming Events-- Music with Blake on Wednesday am,  Reed College tour on Thursday am, Talent Show Rehearsal after school Thursday, outing with 2nd grade Friday am, and Talent Show Friday at 6:30pm.  Come support our TALENTED Lewis students!!!