Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Upcoming Events

Be sure to mark your calendars! 5th Graders will be very busy during the next couple of months.
  •  PTO Bingo Night- Friday, March 16th
  • Spelling Bee- Sunday, March 25th
  • 5th Grade ELA MCAS- Thursday, March 22nd & Tuesday, March 27th
  •  Play Rehearsals (see schedule for details) 
  • Aesop's Hop, April 4th (10:00 am & 7:00 pm)
  • Walking Tour of Boston- April 11th (Mattson & Gees) 
  • 5th Grade Math/Science MCAS May 14th & May 16th 
  • Biography Presentations Friday, June 15th (details to come) 

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Math Placement Parent Meeting

Hello Parents!

Please read the attached letter about an up coming meeting on March 15th at 6pm to discuss the math placement process for 5th graders. If you are unable to attend next Thursday, please know that we will be sending out an email sometime after the 15th that will offer you highlights from the meeting.

Sixth Grade Math Placement Letter

Sunday, March 4, 2012

Share a Story- Reading Aloud

Recently, while participating in a reading study group, Notebook Connections, by Aimee Buckner, my group came across the blog listed below. The author discusses the importance of reading aloud and raising the level of conversation to improve reading skills. I found it to be pretty powerful and thought I'd share it with you.
   Share a Story

Friday, March 2, 2012

Aesop's Hop

Fifth Graders will perform Aesop's Hop on Wednesday, April 4th.
Here is a link to Aesop's Hop script and rehearsals. 
Don't forget to practice your lines and your dance!

Aesop's Hop Script

Rehearsals 

Thursday, March 1, 2012

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       Upcoming Events  
  •  PTO Talent Show Friday, 3/2
  •  PTO Bingo Night Friday, 3/16
  • 5th Grade ELA MCAS  3/22 & 3/27
  •  Play Rehearsals (see schedule for details) 
  • 5th Grade Play, 4/4
  • Walking Tour of Boston (Mattson & Gees) 4/11                                      

Events Leading to the American Revolution