Ms. Griffith's Blog 2021

  February 8  the kids will go to the high school to listen to all of the instruments of band and orchestra as well as hear the choir sing. This concert is in preparation for their potential musical path in 6th grade.   We will load the buses at 9:30, arrive at 9:45 and depart the high school at 10:45. No School- 2/18 & 2/21 What's Happening this week?  Math- Unit 4 Traditional Multiplication  Social Studies- Colonization - 13 Colonies and Colonial Children Science- Watery Planet Wrap Up Reading- Cause and Effect Writing- Persuasive Essay  Specials Monday- Art      Tuesday- P.E. Wednesday- None Thursday- Music & SEL      Friday- Media Center  Positivity Project:  Identifying & Appreciating the good in others Valentine's Day at Lincoln School February 14 is quickly approaching and of course, things this year will continue to be a little different.  Our plan is to hold off on the candy and pac...

  January 23, 2022 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 Wrap Up Reading- Compare/Contrast & Myths 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 Winter Parent Teacher Conferences - Winter conferences will be held this week.  All notifications of conferences hav...

  Monday, January 17th -Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School Tuesday, January 18th - P.E., Finish NWEA Testing and Remember the Titans Wednesday, January 19th - LATE START Thursday, January 20th - Sarett 9-2:30pm Friday, January 21st - Media Center & 4th Grade Program Important Dates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, NO SCHOOL - January 17th  Late Start - January 19th Skiing at Sarrett - January 20th ½ Days - January 27th & 28th   Skiing at Sarett We will be traveling by bus to Sarett Nature Center on Thursday Morning this week. Please make sure your child has a winter coat, snow pants, waterproof gloves, and a hat. If any parent wants to join us, you are more than welcome. Paperwork was sent home last week if you are interested. You will need to drive yourself, and meet us there at 9:30am. You will need to pay for your own admission as well.   Wrapping up NWEA Testing This week we will be finishing up with our NWEA testing with our reading test...

  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 ...

    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@stj...

  = 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 ic...

    Report Card Update:   Due to the holiday, several children out,  and the three days off plus the weekend,  5th grade will be sending reports cards home on MONDAY, November 29th!  Please look at the report card, keep it, sign the envelope and return it to school on Tuesday! Specials Monday- Art        Tuesday- P.E. Wednesday- None Thursday- Music & SEL Friday- Media Center Positivity Project  : Kindness Things We're Working On:  Reading:   Summaries AND Science Fiction  Math:   Unit 3- Dividing Fractions  Writing:  Persuasive Writing   Science:  Watery Planet Anchor Lesson Social Studies:  Exploration  Important Dates-  Ice Skating- 12/8 Time TBD Winter Holiday Party- 12/17 Time TBD 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 Winter Holiday Party - We will have some kind of a holiday p...