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December 5, 2021

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Holiday Party- Our Holiday Party will be Friday, December 17th. 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. Check out the sign up HERE, and remember everything will need to store bought- individually packaged is preferred. Students can also bring in blankets and pillows to use during the movie. If you have any questions or concerns about our party please email kgriffith@stjoebears.com. 

Ice Skating- 
This Wednesday, December 8th, 5th Graders will walk to the John and Dede Howard Ice Arena. We will leave school at 9:45, skate from 10:00-10:40, and return to school after. Students will not need and money for this event (no snacks will be available for purchase). Please make sure to send your child with warm clothes and thick socks. If students have their own skates they may bring them to school in a bag and carry them to the ice rink. If not, they can use a pair from the rink at no cost- it is helpful if they know their shoe size! We can't wait to bring back this tradition at Lincoln again this year! 

What's Happening this week? 
Math- Fraction Division
Social Studies- Exploration 
Science- Watery Planet- How much water is on Earth?
Reading- Reader's Theater

WEATHER-Please watch the weather every night to prepare for the day. Michigan weather can be very unpredictable, so be prepared. Shorts may only be worn if it is 60 degrees or higher. 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. 

Report Card Update: 

5th grade sent reports cards home last MONDAY, November 29th!  Please look at the report card, keep it, sign the envelope and return it to school on Monday if you have not done so already. 

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

Positivity Project : Other People Mindset- Knowing my words and actions affect others. 


Important Dates- 
Ice Skating- 12/8 10:00-10:40 am
Winter Holiday Party- 12/17 Time TBD
Holiday Concert at HS- 12/17 1:00 pm 
Winter Break- 12/18- 1/2
School resumes- 1/3
MLK Jr. Day- 1/17 No School
Sarett Cross Country Skiing- 1/20 9:30-2:00

Looking to donate?
Our class could use some cups/water bottles, peanut-free snacks for our daily snack time, Popsicle sticks, mini hot glue sticks, and colorful gems. I could also use an extra mini hot glue gun which could be donated or just borrowed for our project and returned. 

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
  • Use door #6

Cold Weather:  Sadly our days are becoming cooler.  Please remember your child is outside up to 4 times a day with gym and 3 recesses.  If the outdoor temperature is below 60, they must have long sleeves.  Please send them in layers so that they can stay warm.
  
                                     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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