1. This week we will be focused on the following:
The latest News:
This week we will be focused on the following:
In Writing, we will be working on learning how to develop a persuasive argument on various topics. Our argument structure can be seen in the PowerPoint “Proper Arguing Skills” at the bottom of our homework page.
In Social Studies, We will be learning why European countries colonized us and looking at the “footprints” they left behind. The quiz will be Friday and a study guide is embedded in the classroom power point to help students prepare for the quiz. (The quiz will be 2/5)
Weekly Announcements: 2/1/2015

2. The best way to help your child prepare for the quiz on Friday is to use the study guide embedded in the power point.
ALSO… the last card in the power point is full of computer resources to help you and your child learn concepts for the quiz
RETAKE POLICY :
A retake quiz is available every Monday for anyone who wants to increase their last Friday quiz score. Simply bring in the old quiz with a parent signature. I will give the better of the two quiz scores…not the average.
SO… please encourage your children to reach for the sky! .

3. Student schedule room 5th grade Room 105
(Bell work-Writing prompts/AR reading everyday 8:55-9:15)
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
9:15-9:55
Music
P.E.
Art
Classroom meeting
Tech/Media
9:55-11:25
Math
Mrs.Reeg
11:25-12:20
Writing
Science/Social Studies
Mr.L Homeroom
12:20-1:00
Lunch & recess
1:00-1:35
1:35-3:05
Reading
Miss Harden
3:05-3:30
Pack up for home
and dismissal

4. Your Mission (if you choose to accept it)…
Thank you to the volunteers who made our first popcorn sale a success! Your time and effort are greatly appreciated.
Volunteers Needed!
Your Mission (if you choose to accept it)…
Is to make popcorn on March 18th
from approximately 8 to 10 in the morning.
You simply come in on that morning and help fill bags of popcorn that have been ordered by the students of Sterling Morton.
If you are interested in volunteering or need anything…simply drop me an at

5. Intramural Dates:
Feb 4th and 25th
March 10th
From 3:30- 4:30

6. Intramurals continues to thrive and grow
Intramurals continues to thrive and grow! Over 30 fifth graders were running around and having a blast!
Thank you to all the parents who signed the yearly permission slip and who pick up their children at the conclusion of the event. Your promptness is outstanding!

7. Yearly permission slip for intramurals… (provided for those who did not sign it yet)
My child ________________________________ has permission to attend the intramural program at Sterling Morton Elementary for the school year. They will be sent with tennis shoes and a smile. I realize that it is my responsibility to arrange for my child’s way home at the conclusion on the activity. ________________________ (parent signature)
________________________(date)
Please indicate how your child will be going home from the Intramural activity
______ 1. They will walk home since they come to school daily as “walkers”
______ 2. They will be picked up promptly at 4:30 by a family member
______ 3. They will be picked up promptly at 4:30 by an adult who we have made a car pool arrangement with.
*Please note that that responsibility for transportation home from the event is completely a parental responsibility.*