Volume 8 Issue 9 October 12, 2010
Snack Donations AppreciatedÉ
Mrs. Parsons is the math coach at John Early Middle School. The school is working hard to increase math achievement and to that end has been granted a before-school tutoring program. Since breakfast isnÕt served there until well after the tutoring sessions have concluded, breakfast snacks would be greatly appreciated for that time. When Mrs. Parsons mentioned it, our classÕ generosity immediately came to mind! Anyone who might be so inclined to donate, the needed items could include: Nutri-Grain breakfast bars, Pop-Tarts, peanut butter & cracker packs, or any non-perishable breakfast snacks. It is not an expectation that people donate, just an FYI about others that our class could support.
Model UNÉ
Students in our class are participating in this fallÕs YMCA Model UN. The Model UN is a simulated United Nations assembly where student teams research specific global issues associated with a designated country. A resolution is then created to be considered at the simulated United Nations Assembly. The Model UN event is Monday, November 15 at the Embassy Suites in Murfreesboro, TN. Parent permission forms to attend and drive to the event are being sent home. In preparation our upcoming meeting times are: Monday, October 25 from 3:00PM – 4:15PM, Monday, November 1 from 3:00PM – 4:15PM, and during school on the next club day.
Ancient EgyptÉ
On Monday, November 1 student teams will teach our class about expert areas they have researched. For the Egypt Day festivities, students will need to dress like an Ancient Egyptian. The following expectations are in place for the project: 1 team two-page research paper with bibliography (on google doc), 1 team google doc slide presentation, 1 team test (google doc), 3-5 visuals, and an outline (plan of presentation order). Students have been given several hours of class time to research, but time at home to prepare is also expected. All projects are due on October 28.
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!
National History Day (NHD)É
Students should continue researching for the NHD topic he or she has selected to do either individually or in a team of two. Research will be due on Friday, October 29. The project will be due on November 30. Check out all about this yearÕs theme, Debate and Diplomacy in History: Success, Failures, Consequences on our class website. More information about how to put the project together are available on-line, as well as a rubric. In addition to the project itself, a process paper will also accompany it. This will explain the learning that occurred during the project.
Mr. PÕs Student of the WeekÉ
¥October 11-14, 2010
Camryn Magsby
Be sure to read about Camryn 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. . . Sydney Tall
Items to Bring. . .
Ÿ Red Tuesday Folder Signature ChartÉ
Ÿ CORRECTED WORKÉ
Dates to RememberÉ
10.13.10 City-Saver Reward Party at 1:45PMÉ
10.14.10 Dupont Fun with Science at 8:30AMÉ
10.15.10 Fall BreakÉ
10.25.10 Model UN at 3PMÉ
10.26.10 4-H Meeting at 12:45PMÉ
10.28.10 Ancient Egypt Teaching Project DUEÉ
10.29.10 NHD research DUEÉ
10.29.10 General StoreÉ
10.29.10 Sixth Grade DanceÉ
11.01.10 Ancient Egypt DayÉ
11.04.10 WORDS & MUSIC field tripÉ
11.11.10 TPAC ArtSmart field tripÉ
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 (October 12):
25pts: Note Home Secret Word = ÒAlgebraÓ
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! Wear your class t-shirts this Wednesday, October 13. The next date to wear class t-shirts is Wednesday, October 27, and maroon class shirts is Friday, October 29.
[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 October 5. 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 Day is November 1.
8). OCTOBER BOOK: DUE November 1. Transall Saga begins 10/4.
9). Our class is studying algebra.
More About Which to Mark Your CalendarÉ
DUPONT Fun with Science: 10.14.10
WORDS & MUSIC song due: 10.14.10
BINDER CHECK (for entry to General Store): 10.29.10
General Store: 10.29.10
Spelling Test #8: 11.01.10
WORDS & MUSIC field trip: 11.04.10
TPAC ARTSMART field trip: 11.11.10
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 October Monthly Book is a choice of reading another novel written by either Gary Paulsen, Louis Sachar, or Rodman Philbrick Students are to read this book, by Monday, November 1.
Speaking of books, please be reminded that the Scholastic Monthly Book Club orders are due. Click on the scholastic link on our website to browse and order!
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.
TuesdaysÉ
As always, Tuesdays are the day of the week for communication. Parents should receive corrected papers and a ÒMr. PÕs Note HomeÓ in the Red Tuesday Folder. Always look for those documents. If ever there is an exception to that weekly schedule, it will be noted on the website. To confirm that youÕve received everything, the ÒTuesday Signature SheetÓ will also be attached. Always fill this form out and return on Wednesday morning. Tuesday is also a good day to check GradeSpeed. Parents, once youÕve done that, fill in current averages on the Tuesday Signature Sheet. Attach any corrected work or missing assignments to the back of that sheet. Remember, students, making a low grade or a zero should never be acceptable!
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.
Bye ByeÉ