Homework & Project

Hello All!

I hope everyone enjoyed the extra day this weekend. Too bad it wasn't that sunny... but the rain held out for the most part!

Teach The Teacher Project
Reminder that this is due on Friday, June 8th! Please talk tonight about what topic your child plans to teach so they can tell me what their topic is! If your student needs any copies made or help from me, please notify me and send in the item to be copied asap! Please see details from my last blog post about requirements, expectations, etc.

Math SOL Test
... is this THURSDAY morning! Please make sure to get good sleep tomorrow night and eat a good breakfast for our test that day! We will not eat snack until after the test is over.


Homework:

Teach the Teacher Project

Hello All!

Today in your student's folder you'll find a paper that says "Teach the Teacher".

This is an end-of-year fun project where the students get to TEACH others about something they are passionate about! This project is meant to be fun, not stressful, and can be as simple or complex as your child would like to make it.

The paper says "5 min presentation" - This is mostly a guideline for the talking time. Their talking shouldn't go longer than 5 minutes, but the activity/involvement parts could take more time and that is OK.

This is DUE on FRIDAY, JUNE 8TH. This is meant to be a fun project, but it will be graded (for presentation and preparation). 

There are directions on the sheet, but to further explain, here is what I'm expecting:
1. Choose Topic:
The student picks something they already know about (this is not supposed to be a research project!)

• Lots of options here - anything (appropriate) goes! How to ______, Making a ______, Steps to drawing a ________, All about ___________, Showing any activity/skill, etc. 

2. Present:
They may decide how they would like to present their information to the class. Be creative! Anything goes here... However, it has to be able to be shown/done in school. Ie: can't teach about how to play video games because we do not have them at school. Examples of how they can present: 

• Speaking presentation & demonstration with props
• Use a PowerPoint to assist during presentation
• Make a video of self teaching the topic
• Write a book about it and read it to the class
• Any other things you can think of!

3. Materials:

They may use anything they can normally use in our classroom (art supplies, paper, markers, books, etc.) They are also welcome to bring in any supplies needed. If students would like any copies of papers, if they bring in one or email me one I can make copies of them for the class.

4. Participation:

The best presentations usually have some sort of class involvement. They can bring in materials for students to use to make their own, we can go outside to participate in an activity (weather permitting), whatever they need that we can provide at school!

5. Quiz:

The paper guideline asks for at least one "quiz" question. That's all that is required, but I have had other students make up their on "exit ticket" or quiz for students to answer, or do a verbal quiz after their presentation, etc. Again, I can make copies if they would like to do this! They usually have fun "grading" everyone - including my paper! - afterward.

Here is the paper if you need another copy, and here is a link to a digital version if they would like to type their information. 

Please let me know if you have questions! I look forward to learning from your kiddos!

SOL Tomorrow!

Hello, All!

Just a reminder: Tomorrow is our first SOL test! It will be in the morning, so please make sure your kiddo is on time tomorrow so they can be with the class for morning routines, as well as a calming time before the test starts.

A couple of reminders/tips:
- Get a lot of rest tonight! Early to bed!
- Eat a FILLING breakfast! We will be taking the test over our normal snack time.
- Wear LAYERS! We have been having some fluctuating hot/cool temperatures in the building with the humidity and rain. I suggest wearing a sweater or sweat shirt that could be removed and put back on easily if needed.
- RELAX! Remind your student to just try their best! They are totally ready for this test.

Homework and SOL information!

Hello All,

Parents - please see my email today for reminders about SOL information! So far, I only have received ONE!

Also, please see the letter in your student's folder from yesterday about SOL retake tests. I need all students to return a response, no matter what the answer.


As a reminder, our tests are on Thursday, May 17th (Reading), and Thursday, May 31st (Math). Please make sure your student is present and ON TIME to school on these days, unless ill. 


Homework for this week:

Parents - Important Email

Hello All!

Please see your email tonight for important SOL information. This does not need to be shared with the students. :)

Also, if you'd like to see field trip pictures look to the right to see my twitter feed! We saw many active animals today!

Best,
Mrs. Malley

FIELD TRIP TOMORROW!

REMINDER: ZOO FIELD TRIP TOMORROW!

Please remember:
- PACK a lunch and water bottle that are disposable
- NO money, electronics, or bags needed! Chaperones will carry lunches.
- WEAR good walking shoes!
- BRING a hat or sunglasses - It should be 85 degrees and SUNNY!