March 6, 2022

  

Week 25

March Is Reading Month:   Hooray, it's Reading Month!  We are very excited for the activities that will be occurring at Lincoln School.  You will be able to see information about it here or in Mr. Hubble’s blog. We will be doing the activities in class so the students just need to continue their great reading at home.  It will be a fun month!

Algebra Prognosis TEST information:

The 5th-grade algebra prognosis test Upton has used for years to help determine placement at Upton for their math class will be given in the next couple of weeks to those that would like an opportunity to do so.  

It is 38 minutes long.  Students are not allowed a calculator.  They may use scrap paper.  

While we do not want to overwhelm any students that struggle mastering the fifth grade standards, we also want to be sure it is accessible to all students that are interested. 

Please let me know if you would like your student to take this test.  I will also be generating a list of students that I feel should take a shot at it! 

Trimester 2 Report Cards

             Trimester two report cards go home this week. Please sign the envelope, keep the report card and send back the envelope. If your child receives a 1 or 2 in any area, practice for those goals will continue in the classroom. 

We only have four weeks left until Spring Break! This time of year the beginning signs of "spring fever" start showing among the students-myself included! We can start to get lackadaisical with everyday responsibilities. I encourage you to continue to give helpful reminders to your child towards their independent goals and responsibilities. One suggestion might be to have your child pack their backpack the night before making sure the checklist of school items listed above are packed. There are only 9-10 instructional weeks left when you include "testing season",  half-days and field trips, etc. before our 5th graders are 6th graders at Upton.  Let's finish strong! Thank you for your support!

Our classroom could use some donations of snacks, tissues, and disposable cups again. These donations are used for students who forget to bring in a water bottle or snack to school. Lately, we have gone through many of each. Snacks can include individually wrapped foods like goldfish, fruit snacks, pretzels, cheez-its, crackers, or granola bars. 

What's Happening this week? 

Math- Unit 5 decimals    (https://im.kendallhunt.com/)

Social Studies- Causes of the Revolution 

Science- Chemical Magic

Reading- Draw Conclusions and Reader’s Theater 

Positivity Project focus this week is Social Intelligence

Chromebook Reminders

*Charge computer

*Leave charge cord at home

*Bring CB in case

*Pack-up Backpack

*Bring to school every day

Monday: Art

Tuesday: P.E.

Wednesday: LATE START

Thursday: Music & SEL

Friday: Media Center

Important Dates

Late Start Days: 3/9, 3/16, 3/23

3/8 Author Visit: Marc Tyler Nobleman

No School 3/14: Teacher PD Day

No School 4/1: Spring Break Begins!

Spring Break: 4/4 - 4/8

School Resumes: 4/11

Share your story!

We want to share your stories about how our educators have shown support and

dedication to our students! We are looking for stories about all education personnel –

teachers, bus drivers, school lunch staff, paraprofessionals, custodians, coaches, librarians,

administrative assistants and anyone who is an important part of a student’s educational

success. Through these stories, we can show our educators that they are appreciated and

supported by our community.

To submit a story about a St. Joseph educator that has made a lasting impact on a

student, please send story background, participant names, relevant pictures and any

pertinent information including quotes and specific story elements to:

Kelly Gaideski, Campaign Contact, at kgaideski@sjschools.org.

*All stories will be evaluated by the campaign team to ensure it meets campaign standards.

More information may be requested if your story is selected for publication. Photo releases

must be on file for story participants.

March is Women's History month so we will be listening to some books on these important women as well.

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

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:

SPS Student/Parent Digital Handbook 

Reminders-

• Bring a water bottle to school every day
• Snack is every day