November 3-7th

Halloween was a Success!! This week: Math:  We will be starting division Writing:  Finish Narratives Science:  Earth or Electricity test on Friday. Reading:  We will begin Dear Mr. Henshaw

THANKS FOR ATTENDING CONFERENCE!!

This Week:

Thursday:  
The school will have a Halloween Parade.  This usually starts at 9:30?  I haven't heard yet.
We will present Halloween Poetry to the fifth grade.
Students who have read 400 minutes will attend the Spook Alley.


Parents,
I enjoyed getting to know you at conferences.  Your help and support is so important in your child's education.  Here are some of the main goals that were set at conferences.

1.  Read 30 minutes every night.
2.  Fill out homework log every day and have a parent sign.
3.  Pass off Math Facts.
4.  Organize desk and binder.
5.  Improve comprehension strategies by using strategies on the back of homework log or use other strategies we have learned in class.

Also, I hope you had the opportunity to try out Reflex Math.

Thanks,
Mrs. Farmer

Sept. 23-27

This week:

We will begin Habit #2- Begin With The End in Mind
· Plan ahead and set goals
· Do things that have meaning and make a difference
· Be an important part of the classroom and contribute to the schools mission and   vision
· Look for ways to be a good citizen

Monday:  Math test on Place Value  & Science test on Magnetism
                Begin reading groups.

On Friday we went to Greg Tang's Math Site.  We went to games and played funny numbers.  We also played Kakooma.  These games are very good to help with number sense.  If you can play these games at home they are not only fun-but they will also increase your number sense.

Try the multiplication Kakooma
I love Kakooma!!

http://www.kakooma.com/Kakooma

Other games-funny numbers etc.
http://www.kakooma.com/Games

Remember to turn in your reading pages so you get credit for September!!

Honor Day

Last week we celebrated our first Honor Day!!  Students who had zero missing assignments for the last four weeks were able to participate in relay races and a snack!

the last hour of the day!!

Sept. 16-20th

We have been learning about Habit #1 Being Proactive.  We have learned about Reactive and Proactive Language.  When we use can't, we are using reactive language.  Last Friday we buried can't and we will use language such as:  "I Can, I will try,  or I choose to."  

We just finished our reading testing (SRI & Dibels). We will start reading groups this week.  Please continue reading 30 minutes every night!!

Monday-Assembly
Character Focus:  7 Habits -Begin With The End in Mind
Math:  Place Value, Number Lines, Number Sense, & Math Facts Science:  Magnets -review for test Word Work:  Verbs-Test on Weds. the 25th!! Writing:  Important Thing About Me

Beginning of the year-

it has been a pleasure getting to know your student for the past two days.  We have been learning the school wide rules, habits, and procedures. 

Next week we will we start learning about The Leader in Me by Stephen Covey.  Your child will learn about the 7 habits and the qualities of a good leader.  

Stephen Covey's 7 Habits

Our school had a 3 day training on this and we are so excited to implement this school wide this coming year!

We have also been learning how important reading is to be successful in life.  We have asked all fifth graders to read at least 30 minutes every night.  They will also be bringing home a homework log every night to help them be organized with their reading and school work.  Once they have finished their work and reading they are to sign their homework log.  We use to have parents sign but this year we want them to have the responsibility of making sure it is finished. 

Please Call or e-mail me if you have any concerns.

Mrs. Farmer



I have had questions about what supplies to bring? The following items would be helpful but are certainly optional: 

Three ring binder- (1 1/2 inch-2 inch size) I will supply pocket folders to help organize the different subjects. 

*1-2 boxes of tissues- Our class usually goes through a lot of tissues throughout the year. 

*highlighter 
*red pen 
*Pencils 
*markers 
*crayons 
*glue stick 
* I will have all of these available to use. These are items that you could buy if your child wants his/her own to use.

Thanks,

Mrs. Farmer

GET READY FOR 5TH GRADE!!!

I'm so excited to get back to school. I have had a great summer in Idaho biking, hiking, reading, and relaxing; however, I am lost without my daily interaction with my students!! I hope you are all eager to learn and become great 5th graders!!

The class lists are on the front window of the school. The first day of school is August 22nd and back to school night will be on the 21st at 6:30?  I'm not sure about the time yet.

I can't wait to meet and say hi to all of you at back to school night!!


My daily bike ride-I love to watch these moose twins follow their mother!









This past summer Mrs. Stewart and I were able to go to Las Vegas and watch Greg Tang!!

Get ready for Kakooma and much more from his web site!! 





Mrs. Stewart and I also presented and shared some of the ways we teach Singapore Math!  We love math and we also love teaching math!!

Have a Great Summer!!

Thanks for a Great Year!!!

I'm glad you all enjoyed reading The Man Who Loved Clowns!!!

The Man Who Loved Clowns
Remember:  Continue reading-"You either get better or worse but you will not stay the same."

Here is a Great Site if you're looking for books to read:

MAY IS HERE!!

Learning about Measurement!

Haylei took a nap while she was being outlined!

Wow!  I can't believe how quickly this year has gone by.

Here is a schedule of all the happenings for the month of May:

This Month:
We will continue working on our president reports.  We will finish typing and editing them.

May1st - 8th - We will be finishing up math and reviewing for End of Level Testing
May 9 - 14th - End of Level Testing
May 16th-Dance Assembly (Katie Packard, Kindergarten teacher, will represent our school for Dancing with the Logan District Stars.   Tickets are $2:00 each.  This is a fund raiser for our school and Logan School District.
May 17th-Dancing with the Logan District Stars.  Logan Rec. Center, Tickets $2.00 at school, $5.00 at the door
May 21st - Bees Baseball Game-We will travel to SLC.  This is an honor day for students who have all their work turned in.
May 22nd - President Reports-Parents are welcome and encouraged to come see the reports.
May 24th - Fun Run at Adams Park (Remember to practice running the mile)
May 27th - No School-Memorial Day
May 28th-Reading Celebration (Aquatic Center)-We will leave the school at 10:30 and return when school ends.  Please get your reading pages in!!
May 29th - Fifth Grade Awards Assembly-9:00
May 30th - Last Day-Dismiss at 12:00