August 13, 2018

August 13, 2018

Dear Fourth/Fifth Grade Families,

I can’t believe that the first day for students is just two weeks away!   I hope that everyone had a wonderful summer.  I have spent time with my family, read many books including several of this year’s DCF books, and have spent time preparing for this year’s class.  During the past few weeks I have worked with Mrs. Gannon and we are both excited for the upcoming year.

Some parents have asked for a list of supplies that students need to bring.  We will supply everything needed with one exception.  Students should plan to bring in some type of notebook (such as a three ring binder) to hold their assignment book and any homework assignments.  We will supply the assignment book.

I have also been asked which days we will have PE.  Our specials this year are as follows:

            Monday – Art                                      Tuesday – PE and Technology

            Wednesday – Music                           Thursday – Library                  Friday – PE

Please be sure to have your child bring appropriate footwear on our PE days.  Fifth graders that are in band will have it on Thursday and Friday mornings.  Students that are interested in Chorus will have it on Friday mornings from 9:00 – 9:30.

            This year we will be integrating Social Studies and Science with the Literacy block.  Social Studies topics will include Map skills/geography, Early Explorers, Colonial America, Revolutionary War and Westward Expansion.  Our Science topics will be Earth Systems (land, water, human impact), and Space Systems.  We will also be participating in nature journaling opportunities.  Through these sessions students will record observations, perceptions, and feelings about the natural world.  Be sure to look for more information on this in my blog during September.

 Arlyn has notified us that she is interested in adding photos of kids reading to her new webpage.  If you want to send a photo, her email is abruccoli@u32.org.

 

Sometimes kids feel less nervous if they know what to do on the first day of school. Your child should come off the bus or arrive by car at 8:45.  If they arrive earlier than that, then they should go to the gym. They should get breakfast as needed at the cafeteria.  They should put their backpack in the cubby outside the classroom. Their cubby will have a label on it. They will be designing and decorating their own name tag for their cubby later. I will post further instructions on the board in our classroom.

Have a great rest of the summer. I look forward to seeing you on Monday August 27th. If you have any questions or concerns, you can email me at eshedd@u32.org.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Shedd