Hello,
Here it is the last week of school. We still have a lot going on so let me tell you about these ending days of 5th grade.
1. Monday we will tie dye our T shirts.
2. Wednesday is NOT a restructured day. We've enjoyed playing baseball these past weeks and
this week we're playing Mrs. Koue's class. Come by for all the action if you can.
3. Details for the Boardwalk trip on Thursday went home last week. Remember students need
to be picked up at 3:00 after checking out in the office.
4. Dismissal on Friday is at 10:50. Report cards will go home on Friday.
5. I still have a few deposit checks for the social studies CD-ROM.
CAN YOU HELP?? Traditionally, the fifth grade parents and children set-up the refreshments for the sixth grade promotion ceremony. Sixth grade parents provide everything and we just get everything ready. This way 6th grade families can be in the MPR enjoying the celebration, as you will be next year. Please let me know if you and your child can help on Wednesday evening for about an hour. I'll confirm the time with you, but it's usually around 4:00.
This week we will be putting the finishing touches on your very special memory book. These handmade books show lots of love and care, as welll as quality sewing and writing. The pictures bring back wonderful memories of the many activities, projects, and fun days of fifth grade. My, have they grown since the first day of school way back in August!
I'd like to take this opportunity to say thank you for supporting your children with encouragement to grow in so many ways this year. They managed homework, preparing for tests, creating projects, giving oral reports, taking on leadership roles and so much more while continuing with sports, hobbies, music lessons and most of all family activities. They did it all!! I say congratulations to you and your children.
I have appreciated the confidence and trust you have had in me to guide and educate your children. My goal this year, as always, was to inspire your child to have a passion for learning, especially READING! I wanted to include the beauty of the arts in a classroom environment that welcomed questions, valued students' creations, provided opportunity to let their imaginations soar, built confidence, and encouraged students to reach higher each day for academic success.
Here it is my last letter to you. Here are my ending days of being a classroom teacher. This is definitely a career I've LOVED and will miss. I hope to see you at school this week and around town in the future. Drop me a note from time to time. I 'd love hearing from you.
Best regards,
Melanie Jaynes
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Monday, May 26, 2008
Week of May 27-30, 2008
Hello,
It was wonderful seeing everyone at Open House. The children were so proud to share their talents and accomplishments from this year in 5th grade. I love the evening and want to thank you for all the positive comments.
This week in Room 10 and important information:
1. White T shirts are due by this Friday, May 30. I also need some wire hangers.
2. We're going to be tie dying on Monday, June 2. I'll need 2-4 parents for an hour from 10:30-11:30 to help with the activity. Let me know if you can help. Remember to wear old clothes that day.
3. Details for the Boardwalk party are in your envelope. Mrs Bird is organizing drivers for this event. She'll be calling to confirm if you have indicated you can drive on June 5.
4. This week we will continue to work on math, geography, social studies plays, and reading activities that give students the opportunity to use the skills they have mastered this year.
5. Reminder! Please have your student bring back the social studies CD-ROM so I can return your deposit check.
6. Remember, next Wednesday, June 4 is NOT RESTRUCTURED.
Homework:
1. Read nightly for 30-40 minutes. AR point update on Friday.
2. Finish work not completed in class: reading TIME covers, practice plays, Paddle to the Sea writing, etc.
Thanks parents for all you do!
Best regards,
Melanie Jaynes
It was wonderful seeing everyone at Open House. The children were so proud to share their talents and accomplishments from this year in 5th grade. I love the evening and want to thank you for all the positive comments.
This week in Room 10 and important information:
1. White T shirts are due by this Friday, May 30. I also need some wire hangers.
2. We're going to be tie dying on Monday, June 2. I'll need 2-4 parents for an hour from 10:30-11:30 to help with the activity. Let me know if you can help. Remember to wear old clothes that day.
3. Details for the Boardwalk party are in your envelope. Mrs Bird is organizing drivers for this event. She'll be calling to confirm if you have indicated you can drive on June 5.
4. This week we will continue to work on math, geography, social studies plays, and reading activities that give students the opportunity to use the skills they have mastered this year.
5. Reminder! Please have your student bring back the social studies CD-ROM so I can return your deposit check.
6. Remember, next Wednesday, June 4 is NOT RESTRUCTURED.
Homework:
1. Read nightly for 30-40 minutes. AR point update on Friday.
2. Finish work not completed in class: reading TIME covers, practice plays, Paddle to the Sea writing, etc.
Thanks parents for all you do!
Best regards,
Melanie Jaynes
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Week of May 19-23, 2008
Hello,
Open House is this Thursday, May 22 at 6:30. I hope you will visit the classroom with your family to see all of the wonderful work we've done this year. The walls and tables are full.
And don't forget the 5th Grade Spaghetti Dinner before Open House. This is a Science camp fund-raiser for our students who will be in 6th grade next year. The flyer went home last week with all the details. If you have any questions, please call the office.
Students will need to have a WHITE T SHIRT by Friday, May 30. The shirt does NOT need to be new and it can be a shirt with writing on it. Everyone going on the Boardwalk end-of-the year trip wears their tie dyed shirt. Students not going can also tie dye a shirt.
The students love making their shirt, wearing their shirt, and it makes it easier for teachers and parents to identify our children at the Boardwalk. We could also use some wire hangers and parents to help on Monday, June 2 the day we will tie dye. Not sure of the time on the 2nd, but we usually get it done in an hour.
This week in ROOM 10 and other important information:
1. Math in the Real World continues with throwing a party and going on a shopping spree, paying for everything by writing checks.. of course.
2. "How To" presentations are Monday-Thursday. Students were assigned a date last week.
3. Students are taking their writing from last week home to be typed. This TIME magazine article is due on Tuesday, May 20.
4. This week students will do the 3rd DISTRICT WRITING ASSESSMENT. This is done in class over 3 days folllowing the five step writing process.
5. On Wednesday, groups will teach the class a lesson from Chapter 9 in social studies. Most of the preparation was done in class, but they should practice the night before!!
6. This week we will begin a science unit called "TOO GOOD FOR DRUGS".
7. We'll be starting our memory books this week. Some students still need to bring in fabric and the $5.00 to cover the cost of supplies.
8. Next week's envelope will have all the details for the Boardwalk trip.
9. Remember, NO SCHOOL next Monday, May 26.
10. Please have your student bring back the social studies CD-ROM so I can return your deposit check.
HOMEWORK:
1. Continue to read nightly for 30-40 minutes.
2. Prepare for both oral presentations.
3. Typed article is due on Tuesday.
4. No Read Aloud this week. See you at Open House!!
I'll be attending my daughter's graduation on Friday. She's receiving a Master of Arts degree in psychology. Yes, I'm one proud Mama!!
Best regards,
Melanie Jaynes
Open House is this Thursday, May 22 at 6:30. I hope you will visit the classroom with your family to see all of the wonderful work we've done this year. The walls and tables are full.
And don't forget the 5th Grade Spaghetti Dinner before Open House. This is a Science camp fund-raiser for our students who will be in 6th grade next year. The flyer went home last week with all the details. If you have any questions, please call the office.
Students will need to have a WHITE T SHIRT by Friday, May 30. The shirt does NOT need to be new and it can be a shirt with writing on it. Everyone going on the Boardwalk end-of-the year trip wears their tie dyed shirt. Students not going can also tie dye a shirt.
The students love making their shirt, wearing their shirt, and it makes it easier for teachers and parents to identify our children at the Boardwalk. We could also use some wire hangers and parents to help on Monday, June 2 the day we will tie dye. Not sure of the time on the 2nd, but we usually get it done in an hour.
This week in ROOM 10 and other important information:
1. Math in the Real World continues with throwing a party and going on a shopping spree, paying for everything by writing checks.. of course.
2. "How To" presentations are Monday-Thursday. Students were assigned a date last week.
3. Students are taking their writing from last week home to be typed. This TIME magazine article is due on Tuesday, May 20.
4. This week students will do the 3rd DISTRICT WRITING ASSESSMENT. This is done in class over 3 days folllowing the five step writing process.
5. On Wednesday, groups will teach the class a lesson from Chapter 9 in social studies. Most of the preparation was done in class, but they should practice the night before!!
6. This week we will begin a science unit called "TOO GOOD FOR DRUGS".
7. We'll be starting our memory books this week. Some students still need to bring in fabric and the $5.00 to cover the cost of supplies.
8. Next week's envelope will have all the details for the Boardwalk trip.
9. Remember, NO SCHOOL next Monday, May 26.
10. Please have your student bring back the social studies CD-ROM so I can return your deposit check.
HOMEWORK:
1. Continue to read nightly for 30-40 minutes.
2. Prepare for both oral presentations.
3. Typed article is due on Tuesday.
4. No Read Aloud this week. See you at Open House!!
I'll be attending my daughter's graduation on Friday. She's receiving a Master of Arts degree in psychology. Yes, I'm one proud Mama!!
Best regards,
Melanie Jaynes
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Week of May 12-16, 2008
Hello,
Although we're glad testing is over, we're going to miss those great morning treats. Thank you parents!!
These last weeks of school are really busy and jammed pack with great projects...but very little homework. Each night there might be just a little to finish on a class activity.
This is what happening this week and other important items:
1. Tuesday there will be the "9 Word Science Vocabulary Test". Everyone has flashcards for the words .
2. Monday and Tuesday we will review and the final Theme Test in Reading is Wednesday. Grammar is on the easy side this time!!!
3. The "How To" book report is due on Thursday. Students need to bring in what they made with the written paragraph. Class presentations will be next week. Everyone will get a date before this week is over.
4. The final geography test on all 50 states and capitals is this Friday. Students were given the old tests to help them study and a map of the US to write on.
5. Time to Party!!! The class voted to have a PJ, crazy hair, baseball game, wear your hat. pizza lunch day to celebrate our success in finishing the reading book and all of the comprehension skills, spelling and grammar. Please send in $4.00 to cover the cost of the pizza. Can anyone donate the drinks???? Please give Mrs. Nigh a call. Thanks to the Gering family for the great deal and delicious pizza from their Gilroy restaurant.
6. Still many students who need to bring in their fabric and $5. for the special book we're starting this Tuesday.
7. Slatter Construction sponsored our class this year to receive the Sentinel twice a week. Look for our class thank you, drawn by Kelly McMinn, to appear in the paper.
8. This week begins "Math in the Real World". We'll start with how to use a check book and how to calculate a restaurant bill after taking the family out for dinner. Students are encouraged to bring in a calculator.
9. This week students will begin a writing assignment in class titled "Time Cover and Article". More details to follow.
Homework: Read nightly, study for tests, finish classwork if necessary,work on writing for article. Last week students received an "AR" point update. There is still time to take many tests!! This Thursday, everyone gets a pass for Read Aloud. Hopefully, this extra time we will e devoted to the big geography test on Friday.
Best regards,
Melanie Jaynes
5. Time to party on Friday!!! The class vote
Although we're glad testing is over, we're going to miss those great morning treats. Thank you parents!!
These last weeks of school are really busy and jammed pack with great projects...but very little homework. Each night there might be just a little to finish on a class activity.
This is what happening this week and other important items:
1. Tuesday there will be the "9 Word Science Vocabulary Test". Everyone has flashcards for the words .
2. Monday and Tuesday we will review and the final Theme Test in Reading is Wednesday. Grammar is on the easy side this time!!!
3. The "How To" book report is due on Thursday. Students need to bring in what they made with the written paragraph. Class presentations will be next week. Everyone will get a date before this week is over.
4. The final geography test on all 50 states and capitals is this Friday. Students were given the old tests to help them study and a map of the US to write on.
5. Time to Party!!! The class voted to have a PJ, crazy hair, baseball game, wear your hat. pizza lunch day to celebrate our success in finishing the reading book and all of the comprehension skills, spelling and grammar. Please send in $4.00 to cover the cost of the pizza. Can anyone donate the drinks???? Please give Mrs. Nigh a call. Thanks to the Gering family for the great deal and delicious pizza from their Gilroy restaurant.
6. Still many students who need to bring in their fabric and $5. for the special book we're starting this Tuesday.
7. Slatter Construction sponsored our class this year to receive the Sentinel twice a week. Look for our class thank you, drawn by Kelly McMinn, to appear in the paper.
8. This week begins "Math in the Real World". We'll start with how to use a check book and how to calculate a restaurant bill after taking the family out for dinner. Students are encouraged to bring in a calculator.
9. This week students will begin a writing assignment in class titled "Time Cover and Article". More details to follow.
Homework: Read nightly, study for tests, finish classwork if necessary,work on writing for article. Last week students received an "AR" point update. There is still time to take many tests!! This Thursday, everyone gets a pass for Read Aloud. Hopefully, this extra time we will e devoted to the big geography test on Friday.
Best regards,
Melanie Jaynes
5. Time to party on Friday!!! The class vote
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Week of May 5-9, 2008
Hello,
Our first week of testing went very well. Thank you for the providing the fresh and nutritious snacks. They were a big hit with the students and the teacher. Testing will finish this week with the three remaining tests. There will be homework, but it will be a light week!!. A good opportunity for more reading, the next book report, working on geography, and getting ready for next week's vocabulary test in science.
Just a few reminders:
1. Please return the Boardwalk permission slip.
2. Fabric and $5.00 needs to be in this week. Remember it's either a "fat quarter" or a 1/2 yard of material.
3. Next book report is due on May 15.
Homework: The field guide is due on Friday. Their folder can go home if they need more time.
Monday:
Math - page 12-6, all
Spelling - pages 389/390
Tuesday:
Math - page 12-7, all
Spelling - 391/392
Wednesday:
Writing - work on field guide
Thursday:
DLP
Read Aloud
Study for spelling test
I'd like to share this Chinese saying which always comes to mind as I think of Mother's Day.
"The rain falls on all the fields, but crops only grow in those that have been tiled and sown."
I send my warmest and most sincere praise for everything you do for your children and families everyday. Happy Mother's Day!!
Best regards,
Melanie Jaynes
Our first week of testing went very well. Thank you for the providing the fresh and nutritious snacks. They were a big hit with the students and the teacher. Testing will finish this week with the three remaining tests. There will be homework, but it will be a light week!!. A good opportunity for more reading, the next book report, working on geography, and getting ready for next week's vocabulary test in science.
Just a few reminders:
1. Please return the Boardwalk permission slip.
2. Fabric and $5.00 needs to be in this week. Remember it's either a "fat quarter" or a 1/2 yard of material.
3. Next book report is due on May 15.
Homework: The field guide is due on Friday. Their folder can go home if they need more time.
Monday:
Math - page 12-6, all
Spelling - pages 389/390
Tuesday:
Math - page 12-7, all
Spelling - 391/392
Wednesday:
Writing - work on field guide
Thursday:
DLP
Read Aloud
Study for spelling test
I'd like to share this Chinese saying which always comes to mind as I think of Mother's Day.
"The rain falls on all the fields, but crops only grow in those that have been tiled and sown."
I send my warmest and most sincere praise for everything you do for your children and families everyday. Happy Mother's Day!!
Best regards,
Melanie Jaynes
Friday, April 25, 2008
Week of April 28 - May 2, 2008
Hello,
This week testing begins with three tests. Language is scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday and the first part of math on Friday. Next week, the second part of math is Tuesday and science is Wednesday and Thursday.
Students will have a light fruit/protein snack in class before testing begins. Thanks Mrs. Nigh and parents for making this happen. The kids love it and hate to see testing end. It just helps them relax and feel good. Of course they should eat breakfast before coming to school and get a good night's sleep!! This will be a light homework week, but also a very good time to read nightly and start thinking about the final book report.
This week in Room 10:
1. Please complete and return the permission slip for our end-of-the year trip to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk.
2. Students have the details for the "How To" book report. There are a few things they can't make (they have that short list), but there are lots of books in the public library. with great ideas. They will need to show the book when they give their class presentation. The due date is May 15 for the projects and presentation dates will be the following week.
3. After testing in May we will be making a special project that requires each student to bring in fabric and $5 to cover supplies. Students need EITHER a pre-cut piece of fabric called a "Fat Quarter" or a 1/2 yard of cotton or cotton blend. Beverly's is a good place to get either.
4. The classroom needs tissues and Pete needs some candies. Thanks!
Homework: Read nightly, study science vocab, review all 5o states and capitals for the "big" geography test after testing.
Monday:
Grammar - pages 80/81
Math - pages 8-5/8-6, even only
Tuesday:
Grammar - pages 135/137
Math - 8-7/8-8, even only
Wednesday:
Math - pages 8-11/8-12, even only
Thursday:
Math - 11-9/11-10. even only
Read Aloud
This week we will continue with a few more art projects/lessons. Students are having a great time creating some amazing pictures. They will definitely be on display at Open House.
Best regards,
Melanie Jaynes
This week testing begins with three tests. Language is scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday and the first part of math on Friday. Next week, the second part of math is Tuesday and science is Wednesday and Thursday.
Students will have a light fruit/protein snack in class before testing begins. Thanks Mrs. Nigh and parents for making this happen. The kids love it and hate to see testing end. It just helps them relax and feel good. Of course they should eat breakfast before coming to school and get a good night's sleep!! This will be a light homework week, but also a very good time to read nightly and start thinking about the final book report.
This week in Room 10:
1. Please complete and return the permission slip for our end-of-the year trip to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk.
2. Students have the details for the "How To" book report. There are a few things they can't make (they have that short list), but there are lots of books in the public library. with great ideas. They will need to show the book when they give their class presentation. The due date is May 15 for the projects and presentation dates will be the following week.
3. After testing in May we will be making a special project that requires each student to bring in fabric and $5 to cover supplies. Students need EITHER a pre-cut piece of fabric called a "Fat Quarter" or a 1/2 yard of cotton or cotton blend. Beverly's is a good place to get either.
4. The classroom needs tissues and Pete needs some candies. Thanks!
Homework: Read nightly, study science vocab, review all 5o states and capitals for the "big" geography test after testing.
Monday:
Grammar - pages 80/81
Math - pages 8-5/8-6, even only
Tuesday:
Grammar - pages 135/137
Math - 8-7/8-8, even only
Wednesday:
Math - pages 8-11/8-12, even only
Thursday:
Math - 11-9/11-10. even only
Read Aloud
This week we will continue with a few more art projects/lessons. Students are having a great time creating some amazing pictures. They will definitely be on display at Open House.
Best regards,
Melanie Jaynes
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Week of April 14-18, 2008
Hello,
This week begins the final reading theme. Only three more stories, spelling lists, and grammar lessons for the year! Our ice cream party last Friday to celebrate great test scores in reading was well deserved and the perfect way to end the week. Proud of my students for a job well done!
This week, in addition to reading My Brother Sam is Dead, we're going to start watching the video, "1776", which is based on the Tony Award Broadway musical about the American Revolution. Through song and dance, the play answers the very same questions students are reading about in social studies.
What's happening this week in Room 10:
1. Just a reminder. The last day for Boardwalk money is Wednesday. Students can buy a day pass when we attend, but they won't get this discount price.
2. ABC Book is due on Wednesday.
3. Science test on Thursday.
4. Book report due on Friday.
5. No News Teams this week.
Homework: Read nightly for 30 minutes, study for science test, get long-range projects in on time!!!! (Remember, last week there was very little homework!!)
Monday:
Spelling: pages 353/354
Math - 10-1 and 10-2, even only
Science - page 49
Tuesday:
Spelling - pages 355/356
Grammar - pages 74/75
Math - 10-3 and 10-5, even only
Wednesday:
Math - 11-1 and 11-2, even only
Grammar - pages 125/127
Study for science test
Thursday:
Math - 12-1 and 12-4, even only
DLP
Read Aloud
Dates to remember:
1. Geography test on Western states and capitals next Thursday, April 24.
2. State Testing - April 29 - May 9
3. Open House, May 22
I'll be out this Friday and the following Monday. I'm heading to Los Angeles to celebrate Passover with my family. I'll be cooking with my daughters, setting the table with everything special for Passover, and enjoying the traditions I remember as a child. I love this holiday.
Best regards,Melanie Jaynes
This week begins the final reading theme. Only three more stories, spelling lists, and grammar lessons for the year! Our ice cream party last Friday to celebrate great test scores in reading was well deserved and the perfect way to end the week. Proud of my students for a job well done!
This week, in addition to reading My Brother Sam is Dead, we're going to start watching the video, "1776", which is based on the Tony Award Broadway musical about the American Revolution. Through song and dance, the play answers the very same questions students are reading about in social studies.
What's happening this week in Room 10:
1. Just a reminder. The last day for Boardwalk money is Wednesday. Students can buy a day pass when we attend, but they won't get this discount price.
2. ABC Book is due on Wednesday.
3. Science test on Thursday.
4. Book report due on Friday.
5. No News Teams this week.
Homework: Read nightly for 30 minutes, study for science test, get long-range projects in on time!!!! (Remember, last week there was very little homework!!)
Monday:
Spelling: pages 353/354
Math - 10-1 and 10-2, even only
Science - page 49
Tuesday:
Spelling - pages 355/356
Grammar - pages 74/75
Math - 10-3 and 10-5, even only
Wednesday:
Math - 11-1 and 11-2, even only
Grammar - pages 125/127
Study for science test
Thursday:
Math - 12-1 and 12-4, even only
DLP
Read Aloud
Dates to remember:
1. Geography test on Western states and capitals next Thursday, April 24.
2. State Testing - April 29 - May 9
3. Open House, May 22
I'll be out this Friday and the following Monday. I'm heading to Los Angeles to celebrate Passover with my family. I'll be cooking with my daughters, setting the table with everything special for Passover, and enjoying the traditions I remember as a child. I love this holiday.
Best regards,Melanie Jaynes
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