5th Grade News- Blog Update

Upcoming Dates

Dec. 15 Goody Bag Assembly

Dec. 15 Christmas Program

Dec. 17 Christmas at the Laurels

Dec. 18 Classroom Christmas Parties

Dec. 21-Jan 1 Christmas Break

Jan 4 Higgs’ class begins safety duty

Jan 4 Pop can drive begins

Camp Pendalouan Can Drive

Our final can drive for camp will take place right after Christmas break. Monday, Jan 4th  to Friday, Jan 8th. The reason for this time frame is hopefully we can return people’s holiday cans.

Christmas Program

This coming Tuesday will be our annual Christmas Program at Fellowship Reformed Church.

Christmas Program Schedule

6:15 K-2 students head to their classrooms

6:30-7:00 K-2 Performance

7:15 3rd-5th students head to their classrooms  

7:30-8:00 3rd-5th Performance

Christmas at the Laurels

We are so excited to go to the Laurels next Thursday.  We are walking over at 1:50 pm.  We will head back to school at 3:20 pm.  If you are volunteering, you can either walk with us or meet us there.  We will be presenting our goody bags, handing out some Christmas cards, and playing some games with the residents.

Christmas Party Volunteers

Sweet Snacks-Dawn Marvin/Kelli Rork

Salty Snacks- Mandy Weemhoff

Healthy Snacks- Jo Bucy

Game- Laurie Tuttle/Kelli Hartman

Drinks/Cups if needed-  Elizabeth Washington

Napkins/Plates- Elizabeth Shaltz

Subject Overview

Reading:  Students are studying Non-fiction, the skills and habits necessary to read this genre.

Writing:  Students will be creating an informational text on how an animal, of their choosing, adapts.

Math: Students are learning how to multiply whole numbers as well as decimals.

SS:  Students are studying Three Worlds Meet-Europe, America, & Africa.

Science: Students are learning how animals adapt in their environment.

Don't Forget Book Orders are Due on Monday. If you are buying books for a present, let me know and I will tell you when the books come in. That way I do not ruin the surprise:)

Christmas at Laurels- We have received a good number items and some money. However, since we are filling 50 bags, we are still in need. If you can donate money and/or items, please send it in on Monday.  Thank you:)

Christmas Party Volunteers- Our party is from 2:30-3:30 on Friday, Dec 18th.

Sweet Snacks-Dawn Marvin/Kelli Rork

Salty Snacks- Mandy Weemhoff

Healthy Snacks- Jo Bucy

Game- Laurie Tuttle/Kelli Hartman

Drinks/Cups if needed-  Elizabeth Washington

Napkins/Plates- Elizabeth Shaltz

Christmas at the Laurels

During this Christmas season, the fifth grade class would like to spread some Christmas cheer to the residents at the Laurels.  We hope this will be a neat opportunity for students to get in the spirit of the season and encourage others right here in our own community!  We would like to assemble some Christmas Goody Bags and then deliver them to the residents on Thursday, December 17th.  As part of this experience, we’d also like to hang out at the Laurels for a little while and play some games with the residents.  If you would like to join us and help supervise a small group, indicate on the next page.  We’ve listed some suggestions of what we’d like to include in the goody bags below:

• Toothpaste/Toothbrushes
• Soap
• Shampoo
• Deodorant
• Hand Sanitizer
• Hand Lotion
• Combs/Brushes
• Shaving Cream
• Socks
• Word Search puzzle book
• Crossword puzzle book
• Card Games
• Note cards/envelopes or other stationery
• Pens, markers
• Small calendars
• Christmas mailboxes (found at dollar store)
• Christmas Candy (individually wrapped)
• Gum or mints

If you would rather make a monetary donation, the fifth grade teachers plan on doing a little last minute shopping to purchase some items in order to fill the gift bags to capacity.

All donations should be at school no later than Monday, December 7th.  

We will be assembling/decorating goody bags the week of December 14th and delivering them on the 17th.

We hope you all enjoy this season; we look forward to partnering with you to make it extra special this year for the residents at the Laurels!

Student name __________________________________

Please return this form by Monday, Dec 7.  Thank you!

_______  I would like to come and help supervise a group at the Laurels on Thursday, Dec 17 from 1:50 - 3:20.

Parent volunteer name: _______________________________

Do you have a current background check on file? ____________

If not, we can send one home.  Please indicate here __________