Mr. P's Note Home!

Volume 8  Issue 7        September 28, 2010

 

Stock MarketÉ

On Monday, September 27, students will began a ten-week stock market competition in math. From September 27 – December 3, student teams of four will research and strategically plan their virtual buying of stocks on the New York Stock Exchange. Each Monday, Mr. P will post the team rankings. It will be an exciting, real-world opportunity for our class! Check out more details on the class website!

 

Model UNÉ

            Students in our class are participating in this fallÕs YMCA Model UN. The Model UN is a simulated United Nations assembly where students research global issues and how specific countries deal with those. Mrs. Buckner is the Meigs sponsor. Teams will meet on Tuesdays after school in Room 214.

ArtSmartÉ

Our ArtSmart returns today. We will be attending TPAC on November 11 to watch a ÒVaudevilleÓ type comedian, which we learned about in fifth grade social studies. It promises to be a great performance. To prepare our ArtSmart teacher will visit us three times over the next month. Permission forms were sent yesterday.

 

Bud, Not BuddyÉ

We will go to the ChildrenÕs Theatre tomorrow to see Bud, Not Buddy. W will depart Meigs about 11:00AM. We will return about 1:15PM. Students will eat lunch at Meigs on the picnic tables once we return. It is suggested that everyone bring his or her own lunch. Students who do not, may get food in the cafeteria. Students will have a few activities to complete associated with the trip once we return. Check out the NCTÕs website at: http://www.nashvillechildrenstheatre.org/show1.htm

 

National History Day (NHD)É

We continue our National History Day project. Check out all about this yearÕs theme, Debate and Diplomacy in History: Success, Failures, Consequences on our class website. The categories that students may enter are website, paper, documentary, exhibit, and performance. Students need to decide upon a topic by the end of this week.

 

Transall Saga by Gary PaulsenÉ

We are reading the Newberry book, Transall Saga by Gary Paulsen starting Monday, October 4. This book will prove to a favorite by many students. The book is available at all bookstores and on-line for a very inexpensive price. You may also check the public library for its availability.

The September Monthly Book is a choice of another novel written by Christopher Paul Curtis, the author of Bud, Not Buddy and The Watsons Go To Birmingham. Books by Mr. Curtis include Elijah of Buxton and Bucking the Sarge. Students are to read this book, by Friday, October 1.

Speaking of books, please be reminded that the Scholastic Monthly Book Club orders are due by this Friday. Click on the scholastic link on our website to browse and order!

 

Mr. PÕs Student of the WeekÉ

¥September 27 – October 1, 2010

                       Augusto Diedrich

Be sure to read about Augusto on the electronic ÒStudent of WeekÓ board in Mr. ParsonsÕ room and on the Student of the Week board.

Next weekÕs student of the week. . . Sawyer Brantley

 

Items to Bring. . .

Ÿ       Red Tuesday Folder Signature ChartÉ

Ÿ       CORRECTED WORKÉ

 

Dates to RememberÉ

09.29.10        Bud, Not Buddy Field TripÉ

10.01.10        September Book DUEÉ

10.01.10        General StoreÉ

10.04.10        Planet Profiles DUEÉ

 

 

25pts: Secret Word = ¥see the websiteÉ

 

 

 

 

For Additional News Items & Info Check:

http://www.flyparsons.org/notehome.html


 

On The WEBSITE ONLY:

 

 

EXTRA EXTRA EXTRAÉ

It pays to check the website, tooÉ

 

This WeekÕs SECRET WORD (September 28):

25pts: Note Home Secret Word = ÒProbabilityÓ

 

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, September 29, and maroon class shirts is Friday, October 1.

 

[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 September 21. 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: _______________________________________

 

 

Classroom RemindersÉ

1). Click on the button labeled ÒGRADE 6Ó for links to our on-line textbooks!

2). Check the HOMEWORK webpage nightly!

3). Link to thte blog at http://www.flyparsons.com/blog

4). Go online to order books at www.scholastic.com/bookclubs Use our class code GLW2M. September orders due by October 1.

5). Bring running shoes and water to drink on Fridays for Move and Groove in the gym!

6). NHD is ongoing. Projects will be due November 30.

7). Ancient Egypt begins October 4.

8). SEPTEMBER BOOK: Christopher Paul Curtis book due by October 1. Transall Saga begins 10/4.

9). Our class is studying probability and data analysis all week.

 

More About Which to Mark Your CalendarÉ

BINDER CHECK (for entry to General Store): 10.01.10

General Store: 10.01.10

FIELD TRIP to CHILDRENÕS THEATRE: 09.29.10

Spelling Test #6: 10.04.10

Planet Profile Presentations: 10.04.10

 

Invest RewardsÉ

Watch for more details about rewards our class will receive for achieving our pledge card and financial goals in Invest in Excellence. In addition to the DJ party, our class will get many other rewards. More to come!

 

Science CampÉ

Our science camp trip photos are on-line. Once on the homepage, click on the flask in Box #3. The photos link is available there. By the way, the science camp link is http://www.flyparsons.com/sciencecamp.html.

Planet ProfilesÉ

Our Students are continuing the sixth grade portion of their study of our solar system. Each student is creating a ÒPlanet ProfileÓ website this week. It is due on Monday, October 4. Details were given to students last week. We will present them in class on Monday, October 4.

 

Quizlet & TextbooksÉ

Please remember to utilize our class website for your studying. Check out QUIZLET on the spelling section of the HOMEWORK webpage. ItÕs a valuable resource. WeÕve seen spelling/vocabulary scores skyrocket since Mrs. Knight began creating those! Also be reminded that the math, science and social studies textbooks are online.

 

Thanks!

Thanks again to the anonymous donors who have helped out this year. You are appreciated so very much! A thanks also goes to the anonymous donors whoÕve helped out on www.digitalwish.com. We have four flip cams on the way!

 

Weekly WrapÉ

Mr. P has a Weekly Wrap that is e-mailed on the weekend . This is a great tool to get a jump on the next week and hear about successes. If you are not receiving those, please let me P know which e-mail address to add to the Evrits list.

 

MMS Sixth Grade HighlightsÉ

Check out a few of the academic opportunities that are in store for Mr. PÕs class in the first nine weeks of 6th grade! Kids should be able to talk about each of these to their parents!

¯    Space: September – October, 2010

¯    National History Day: September – November, 2010

¯    Ancient Egypt: October, 2010

¯    Weather: October – December, 2010

¯    GulliverÕs Travels scale project: October, 2010

¯    Science Fair: November, 2010

 

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.

 

Twitter/FacebookÉ

Parents have another way of staying connected to our class. Log on to www.twitter.com/meigsmagnet on your computer or cell phone and follow our class. Mr. P posts daily updates about whatÕs happening. You may also check out our class at www.facebook.com/meigsmagnet. It is not necessary to sign up a twitter account to view our class tweets.

 

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

 

 

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 share your Tech Task (Monday, Wednesday, & Friday) via www.meigsmail.org. On Tuesday and Thursday, the task is a google form that is directly sent to Mr. P.

 

 

 

Bye ByeÉ