Volume 7 Issue 36 May 18, 2010
Star Party Scheduled for May 21É
The 2010 Star Party is a go for this weekend - we'll first
try Friday, May 21. If the weather is bad we'll go for Saturday, May
22. Another possible date is Monday, May 24. The location is the
25th Ave Parking Garage on the Vanderbilt Campus. It is kitty-corner from
the baseball stadium. People will park on whatever floor they come in on
and take the elevator to the 11th floor. The start time will be 8:15PM -
8:30PM (sunset won't be until 7:50 p.m. and it needs to be dark enough).
Students and parents will be able see the Moon, Saturn, Mars, Venus, and
various stars visible at this time of year. We shouldn't have to pay to
park,(the baseball games start at 6 p.m.) - just park in the "Zone 3"
spaces.
May Calendar
HighlightsÉ
Learning About Stars Weeks – May 17
EWTA ÒWaffle HouseÓ for Mr. PÕs class – May 18
Star party at Vanderbilt – May 21 (tentative)
Field Day – May 24
Awards Day – May 26
Yearbook Signing – May 26
Last Day of School – May 27
Evening with the Arts RescheduledÉ
The Meigs annual Evening with the Arts is tonight. Our class poetry Òwaffle houseÓ will begin at 6:30PM. For extra space to accommodate our visitors, we will meet in Mrs. RectorÕs science lab – Room 205 to share our poetry. Our yummy treats will be served after the poetry is finished. Check out all of the electronic poetry portfolios at our EWTA webpage!
Learning About the Stars WeekÉ
LERNING ABOUT THE STARS week continues all week. Dr. Taylor, from BettyÕs Brain, and Dr. Erika are with us. Students, be sure to focus carefully on the astronomy Dr. Erika is teaching. These concepts are sixth grade skills that weÕll use next year!
Mr. P Awards – May 27É
On the last day of school, Mr. P has a tradition of handing out the ÒotherÓ awards that were not presented in the gym on Awards Day. We call them the Mr. ÒPÓ Awards. Input from students is needed. Students, e-mail Mr. P with ideas of special awards youÕd like to see bestowed on your classmates and why!
John Seigenthaler Visited May 17É
Our visit from John Seigenthaler was incredible. Our class found the experience to be informative, touching, inspiring, and interesting. Mr. Seigenthaler was very lovely to our fifth graders and found it easy to relate to them.
Mr. PÕs Student of the WeekÉ
¥May 17-21, 2010
Mrs. Purcell-Orleck
Be sure to read about Mrs. Purcell-Orleck 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. . . ???
Items to Bring. . .
Ÿ Red Tuesday Folder Signature ChartÉ
Ÿ CORRECTED WORKÉ
Dates to RememberÉ
05.17.10 LEARNING ABOUT STARS weekÉ
05.18.10 EWTAÉ
05.21.10 STAR PARTY at Vanderbilt astronomy deckÉ
05.24.10 Fifth Grade Field DayÉ
05.26.10 Fifth/Sixth Grade Awards DayÉ
05.26.10 Yearbook SigningÉ
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 (May 18):
25pts: Note Home Secret Word = ÒEratosthenesÓ
Mr. PÕs SECRET INFORMATION LEAK:
www.flyparsons.org/everybodysomebody.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, May 19, and maroon class shirts is Friday, May 21. We will also wear our class t—shirts on field day, Monday, May 24.
[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 May 17. 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: _______________________________________
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