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December 12, 2021

  

Last week before break    12/13-12/17

Winter Break- 12/18- 1/2

Holiday Spirit Days and Special Dress Up Days This Week:

Monday:  Wear White like a Snowman or Dress up like a Snowman

Tuesday: Wear Rudolph Red Day

Wednesday: Wear Grinch Green Day

Thursday: Wear an Ugly Sweater Day

Friday: Wear an Elf Costume or dress up like an Elf Day

Important Dates- 
Winter Holiday Party- 12/17 AFTER LUNCH
Holiday Concert at HS- 12/17 9:00am 

School resumes- 1/3
MLK Jr. Day- 1/17 No School
Sarett Cross Country Skiing- 1/20 9:30-2:00

Holiday Party- Our Holiday Party will be Friday, December 17th after lunch. We will be watching the Movie Polar Express and comparing it to the book which we will read as a class. Parents can help by sending in snacks and treats to enjoy during the movie. Students can also bring in blankets and pillows to use during the movie. If you have any questions about our party please email me at kgriffith@stjoebears.com. 


Ice Skating- Remember to thank a PTO parent and the City of St. Joseph for the skating if you run into any of them! 


What's Happening this week? 
Math- Fraction Division wrap up and assessment 
Social Studies- Exploration: Colombian Exchange 
Science- Watery Planet- When you turn on the faucet, where does the water come from?
Writing- Persuasive Essay

WEATHER-Please watch the weather every night to prepare for the day. Michigan weather can be very unpredictable, so be prepared. NO MORE SHORTS! Coats, hats, mittens, snow pants, and boots will likely be needed in the next few weeks. Layers underneath are suggested as well in case of weather changes. Please contact me or the front office if you are in need of assistance getting any of these items for your child. We want all kids to have an enjoyable time at recess this winter. 

Specials

Monday- Art
Tuesday- P.E.
Wednesday- None
Thursday- Music & SEL
Friday- Media Center 

Positivity Project : Self Control



Looking to donate?
Our class could use some more water/cups, peanut-less snacks for our daily snack time and colorful gems.

Grinch Day- This Wednesday, December 15th, 5th Graders will be participating in Grinch Day. They will read the book and watch the original Grinch movie (1966 version) and do various Math, ELA, and computer tasks based on the book and movie. Because the film is only 26 minutes long we will not have time for special food and drinks.  

Illustrative Mathematics. (Here is the link if you are interested in looking at the program).

HOMEWORK that can be done through the week...
READ 30 minutes every night
Practice something online twice a week:
Core 5
IXL
Moby Max
Spelling City

LUNCH
We would like to remind everyone that breakfast and lunch are FREE again this year to every St Joseph Public School student. Please try to remember to pre-order your student’s lunches when they are going to participate in lunch.  This helps speed up the morning lunch count process.  You will be allowed to order the Friday before the next week using www.sendmoneytoschool.com.  


Reminders-

  • Bring a water bottle to school every day
  • Snack is every day at 10:30
  • Use door #6

  
                                     Chromebook Reminders                                     

* Charge computer

*Leave charge cord at home

*Bring ChromeBook in case

*Pack-up Backpack

*Bring to school every day

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