Volume 7 Issue
26
March
2, 2010
Read
Across America DayÉ
In honor of Read Across America Day, we are having a few
special guest readers in our classroom this week. Thanks to Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Parks, and Mrs. Purcell-Orleck
for giving us their time to share a favorite book!
Number the
StarsÉ
We will be reading the Newberry book, Number the Stars by
Lois Lowry. The 1989 book
published by Laurel Leaf, a division of Random House costs around $8.00. Students are encouraged to purchase
their own copy of the book to keep and make notes in while we study it. We will begin reading/studying the book
on March 22 in conjunction with our study of World War II. Copies can be obtained at any bookstore
of on-line at places such as www.amazon.com.
Sounds
ReadingÉ
Meigs fifth grade students participate in the annual
Sounds Reading program from February through April. Students read prescribed literature and ÒscoreÓ runs to each
base. Rewards are given at each
base. SECOND BASE READING IS DUE MONDAY, MARCH 22. Visit http://www.flyparsons.org/soundsreading.html
for reading requirements and to print the parent verification sheet.
Classroom
RemindersÉ
1). Click on the button labeled ÒGRADE 5Ó for links to our
on-line textbooks!
2). The monthly book
for March is a non-fiction book covering historical significant events
spotlighted in WomenÕs History Month.
3). The Social
Studies Fair at Meigs will be March 23.
Projects are due March 22.
Info at http://www.flyparsons.org.ssfair.html
4). Sounds Reading
Base 2 runs from March 1- March 11.
ItÕs due March 22.
5). Our class will
be making plant and animal cell models this week. It is imperative that students do the science homework
tonight associated with the cells unit.
6). Link to thte
blog at http://www.flyparsons.com/blog
7). Check the HOMEWORK webpage nightly!
8). Bring running shoes and water to drink on Tuesdays and Thursdays for
Move and Groove in the gym! We
will be also be using the climbing wall.
Any student who chooses to NOT particiapte needs to return the ÒOPT-OUTÓ
form.
Social Studies FairÉ
Meigs fifth grade students participate in the Metro Social
Studies Fair. Mrs. Terry spent two
mornings with our class last week teaching different types of multi-media
programs available for students to use.
Unfortunately, students will have do most of the social studies project
outside of class. With TCAP
upcoming, there isn't extra class time to allow for it. Each team will turn in one project on
March 22. Times will be provided
after school next week for kids who might want to stay and work here at Meigs
instead of meeting somewhere else.
Each year, the Metro fair is held in early May. The Meigs fair is March 23. Projects are due March 22. For more
information, visit http://www.flyparsons.org/ssfair.html
Mr. PÕs
Student of the WeekÉ
¥March
1-5, 2010
Ana Ramos
Be sure to read about Ana on the electronic ÒStudent of
WeekÓ board in Mr. ParsonsÕ room and on the web in the password protected area
soon.
Next weekÕs student
of the week. . . Ryan Requierme
Items to
Bring. . .
Ÿ Red
Tuesday Folder Signature ChartÉ
Ÿ CORRECTED
WORKÉ
Dates to
RememberÉ
03.02.10 DAREÉ
03.04.10 ENCOREÉ
03.04.10 MOVE
& GROOVEÉ
03.11.10 pi
DAYÉ
03.11.10 GENERAL
STOREÉ
03.12.10 SPRING
BREAKÉ
03.22.10 SS
FAIR project DUEÉ
25pts: Secret Word = ¥see the
websiteÉ
For Additional News Items &
Info Check:
On The WEBSITE ONLY:
EXTRA EXTRA
EXTRAÉ
It pays to check the website, tooÉ
This WeekÕs SECRET WORD
(Mar. 2):
25pts: Note Home Secret Word =
ÒProcedureÓ
Mr. PÕs SECRET INFORMATION
LEAK:
www.flyparsons.org/cells.html
TEAM SHIRTSÉ
As always, please watch the website to know which days our
class will wear our class shirts in the future! The next date to wear class t-shirts is Wednesday, March 3,
and maroon class shirts is Friday, March 5.
[GRADESPEED]: Check it OutÉ
UPDATE!
Gradespeed.com will update again later this week The updates will reflect the past
week. Late work has been recorded
as of March 1. Notice any missing
assignments. Please submit them
each week with the Tuesday Folder Sheet.
A
Special CouponÉ
Print and clip this coupon below for a special REWARD. To get the reward, please obtain a parentÕs
signature that states your parent has checked gradespeed.com.
COUPON
StudentÕs Name ______________________________________________________________
ParentÕs Signature
______________________________________________________________
Date:
_____________________ Secret Word:
_______________________________________
More
About Which to Mark Your CalendarÉ
March Monthly Book is due 04.01.10.
Pi Day is March 11.
SPRING BREAK March 12-19.
Social Studies Fair is March 23. Projects are due March 22.
https://gradespeed.mnps.orgÉ
Grades are on-line at gradespeed.mnps.org. Parents and students have a password to
check each subject in order to view grades. This should be done each Tuesday.
TwitterÉ
Parents have another way of staying connected to our
class. Log on to www.twitter.com on your computer or cell
phone and follow our class. Mr. P
posts daily updates about whatÕs happening at www.twitter.com/meigsmagnet. It is not necessary to sign up a
twitter account to view our class tweets.
Personal
JournalsÉ
Monday, March 22 is the next date for personal journals to
be checked. Entries #131-140 will
be checked. All entries are to be
at least one paragraph in length and hand written in the personal journal
composition notebook. Typed or
lose papers will not be accepted.
There will be no late journal grades this time. If it is not turned in on Monday, and
completed, a zero will be assigned.
Please be diligent in staying caught up!
RRR/DemeritsÉ
Students, please be reminded about the three Rs! You must be respectful, responsible, and resourceful. The administration has reminded you on
announcements about the dress code, tardies, and Mr. P is reminding you about listening in class and doing
your work. Several students have
received demerits lately as a consequence for continually breaking these rules
in class. You must try your very
best to be organized and responsible.
We are approaching the end of fifth grade and your adjustment to middle
school should include being on time with all of your work as well as giving
100% during class and with those heretofore mentioned assignments. Thanks! -- Mr. P
Quizlet.comÉ
Thanks for the awesome website suggestion, Mrs. Knight. Parents and students may use this
website to create practice quizzes while studying for tests or reviewing work.
HOMEWORK
WORDS = Special RewardsÉ
Kids, be sure to check the ÒHWÓ webpage for the HOMEWORK
WORD each day. Each week a special
reward will await those who follow through! By the way there are also chances
for secret words on Twitter and the Tuesday Note Home from time to time! Please look and donÕt forget!
Mr. PÕs
ProceduresÉ
Students, the following are reminders of specific classroom
procedures:
o
Push your chair in when you leave your desk.
o
Have your agenda signed daily.
o
Locker breaks are 7:45AM, and 2:45PM. Students should remember to take all
materials from the locker at that time.
Keep all materials in your locker until needed.
o
7:45AM morning work is posted on the television each
morning as you arrive in the classroom.
This is due at 8:15AM along with your daily tech task and all homework. Students, be sure to be prepared
everyday and be on time with all of your assignments.
NotesÉ
¯ Hey
kids, remember to send your Tech Task (Monday, Wednesday, & Friday) via
e-mail. Please send it to Mr. P
[james.parsons@mnps.org]. Your tech task should be saved on your computer as a
MICROSOFT OFFICE WORD DOCUMENT with your name and date in the title. Attach the document to an e-mail to
send it to Mr. P. DonÕt forget to
include your name and the date in the title of the e-mail. Doing this will save paper!
Bye ByeÉ