Fifth Grade, Here We Come!

Dear Parents,

It has truly been my pleasure to be your child’s fourth grade teacher.  I have enjoyed watching my class grow in many areas, especially writing.  Thank you for your support. A BIG thanks to Mrs. Blackley and Mrs. Stankes for being our awesome homeroom parents.  I have had a fantastic school year!

Texas Day and Chili Cook-Off

Next Wednesday, May 22nd, is our annual Texas Day -- a day full of celebrating all things Texan!  On Monday, all non-perishable food items and utensils need to be brought in for the chili cook-off.  All meats (and any veggies that must be cooked) need to be cooked and brought in on Wednesday. I’m looking forward to tasting all of the chilis!

UPCOMING DATES

May 20th - Robolab

May 21st - Field Day

May 22nd - Texas Day and Chili Cook-Off

May 23rd - Last Day of School

UNITS OF STUDY

Reading - Complete Hatchet Unit

Writing - Memory Books

Spelling - no spelling

Math - Review of 4th grade content

TX History - Texas Day/Chili Cook off

Have a fabulous weekend!

Kelly

The End is in Sight

Examples of the Famous Texan Project

Dear Parents,

The days are flying by as we head into summer.  Thank you for all the cards, notes, and gifts during Teacher Appreciation Week.  I feel blessed to work in this community.

Thank you for the amazing Friday Feast that was provided to teachers today!!

Our last two testing days are next Monday and Tuesday.  We will celebrate a year of hard work on May 16th with and End of Year Showcase from 7:20 to 7:40am.  I hope to see you all there.

STAAR Snacks

The 4th grade Homeroom moms will have snacks for each student on the STAAR days next week.  Your child is welcome to bring additional snacks. We do ask that all snacks are dry and nutritious.  We also ask that you do not send snacks like Cheetos, Doritos, etc. due to the coating that can transfer to the STAAR bubble sheets.

Chili Cook-Off

Your child is bringing home a chili recipe and a BLUE Chili Responsibility form home this weekend.  Each group met and picked a chili recipe, and they then decided who would be bringing what supplies and ingredients for their chili.  The blue sheet of paper needs to be signed by you and brought back to school on Monday, May 13th. It will come back home on Monday.

All non perishable items (canned goods, plates, bowls, table decor, etc.) need to be brought to school on Monday, May 20th.  All other items that require refrigeration (desserts, meat…) need to be brought to school on Wednesday, May 22nd.

UPCOMING DATES

May 13th - Chili Responsibility signed form due

May 13th - Math STAAR

May 14th - Reading STAAR

May 15th - Famous Texan Project Due

May 16th - Fourth Grade Showcase

May 20th - Robolab

May 21st - Field Day

May 22nd - Texas Day and Chili Cook-Off

May 23rd - Last Day of School

UNITS OF STUDY

Reading - Continue Hatchet Unit

Writing - Bad Kitty story

Spelling - Non-negotiable Word List

Math - Review of 4th grade content

TX History - Cowboy Life and prepare for  Texas Day/Chili Cook off

Have a fabulous weekend!

Kelly

Three Weeks Left...Where Has the Time Gone?!

Dear Parents,

Wow!  What a week!  We had an amazing time at the Performing Arts Center listening to the history of music as played and presented by the Round Rock Symphony on Monday.  And a HUGE “thank you” to all of the amazing parents who were able to join us on our field trip. I was so proud of our students. As always, our Comets represented us well!

Please join us in the library on Tuesday, May 7th for a Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast.  Even if it’s just a quick pop in. This is the staff’s way of saying “thank you” for all of the many hours our families put in all year to support our school family.

Performance Week (Music Class)

This is Mrs. Martin’s last year with us.  Let’s give her a nice send off with some awesome talent from our class! Tuesday, May 7th is our class' Performance Day in music.  They can bring in a piece they have practiced to perform for Mrs. Martin and the class. Previous years students have brought in a piano piece, violin piece, a song (with music she is able to play), guitar, flute.... students can work together from our class or go solo!

Library Books:

Start looking for library books.  All books must be checked in May 10th for the district inventory.

UPCOMING DATES

May 7th - Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast 7:15 - 8:00

May 9th - Chili Recipes due (no exceptions)

May 13th - Math STAAR

May 14th - Reading STAAR

May 16th - Fourth Grade Showcase

May 20th - Robolab

UNITS OF STUDY

Reading - Begin Hatchet Unit

Writing - Bad Kitty story

Spelling - Week 24, homework due Thursday - Test Friday

Math - Review of 4th grade content

TX History - Texas Now and prepare for Texas Day/Chili Cook off

** Crock-Pot recipes for chili due on Thursday - no late submissions - ALL students must bring one in to receive credit.

Have a fabulous weekend!

Kelly