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January 9, 2022

 NWEA Math- 1/12

MLK Jr. Day- 1/17 No School
NWEA Reading- 1/18
Sarett Cross Country Skiing- 1/20 9:30-2:00
Half days- 1/27 &1/28
No School- 2/18 & 2/21

What's Happening this week? 
Math- Unit 4 Traditional Multiplication 
Social Studies- Colonization 
Science- Watery Planet
Reading- compare and contrast 
Writing- Persuasive Writing

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
Friday- Media Center

Field Trip- Thursday, January 20th will be our 5th grade field trip to Sarett Nature Center. We will be learning to Cross Country Ski (weather permitting). Students will need to dress in layers and plan to be outside most of the day. Long socks, hats, gloves, snow pants, etc. and a SACK LUNCH are all needed for this day. If we do not have enough snow to ski we will still go, but will have another activity planned. If you need to order a school bagged lunch please fill out and return the attached sheet by Monday 1/17. Parents are allowed to join us, but are asked to meet us at Sarett at 9:30 am and will need to pay a fee to participate. Our trip will be 9:30-2:00 and the bus will leave at 9:00 am. If you are a parent wanting to help chaperone, please make sure to email kgriffith@sjschools.org to ensure we have all the paperwork needed to allow you to chaperone.

NWEA- Our winter NWEA sessions will begin this Wednesday morning with Math.  Please encourage your child to do their best, but not stress too much about this test. I have seen them all grow so much since the beginning of this school year, and this is just one small way to gauge their growth. Please discuss test taking strategies and make sure they get a good night's sleep beforehand. We will test Math and Reading.  

Winter Parent Teacher Conferences- Winter conferences will be held the week of January 24th. I will send a conference sheet home with your child this week in their Friday Folder. Some of the sheets will say that I am requesting a conference with you, others say that things are going well and no conference is needed at this time. If a conference was requested, please either confirm the date and time, or give me your preference! Our staff is only required to meet with families that we have academic, behavioral or social emotional concerns for the Winter conferences. However, if you would like to meet with me, I will make time for you! You may choose between virtual and in person conferences as we did in the fall.


Martin Luther King Jr Day- In Honor of MLK Day we will be watching Remember the Titans which is a movie about desegregation in the 1970's. This movie is rated PG, so we need a permission slip for your child to be able to view with us. Permission slips will come home this week. Students will be allowed to bring and enjoy a blanket/pillow, snack, and a clear drink during the movie. 


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
Raz Kids 
Epic

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.  


Technology Support Site for Students and Parents

Our media team has created a resource site for students and families to help them navigate district technology.

Click on the link below to access this resource:

SJPS Student/Parent Digital Handbook


Reminders-

  • Bring a water bottle to school every day
  • Snack is every day at 10:30
  •  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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