Parent Email Newsletter for the week of 10/6
In this email:
-Need for 2 more chaperones.
-Conferences.
-Feld Trip
-Scholastic book orders due Monday
-Pencil Sharpeners and other items needed.
This Week In 5th Grade:
NWEA: All Fall NWEA testing is now completed! We took the reading, math and science portions! We will discuss more at our fall conferences.
The students did excellent on Monday and Tuesday while I was away at science training.
Pencil Sharpener: The pencil sharpener that I bought for our classroom this year broke this week due to misuse by the students. I will not replace the pencil sharpener at this time as it cost my $40 of my own money. I ask that you send your students with a miniature, personal sharpeners to use at their desks.
Please ask your student about our Essential 55! Our next Essential 55 of the week will be, the field trips.
The Week Ahead
Conferences! Conferences are coming! Conferences begin Thursday, October 12 through Tuesday, October 17. You can sign up for a time on either Thursday or Tuesday or schedule another time on Friday or Monday. Please schedule with me by Monday, October 9th. Confirmation forms will go home Monday afternoon.
Field Trip: Our field trip to the Grand Rapids Public Museum is this Friday. Permission slips must be turned in by Monday, October 9th with the $3 field trip fee. We will leave at 9:00am and return by 2:15pm. The school will provide packed lunch of soy butter and jelly sandwiches. If your child plans to pack their own lunch, please let me know by Monday.
It Takes a Village
At New Branches, we strongly believe in the idea that it takes a village to raise a child. In this section, I will share ways in which we are working together as a village to raise our children.
Birthdays: If you plan to bring something in for your child’s birthday, I would like a 24 hour notice before doing so. Our day is planned out to the minute and I want to make sure students have the time to share their special day with the class. We also have many allergies including nuts and bananas. Please consider a healthy option, preferably one with less sugar. Such suggested items could include fruit or veggies, pretzels, popcorn, trail mix(peanut free), yogurt, chex mix or goodie bags to go home.
Mobile Dentist Visit Day: October 9th and 10th
Scholastic Book Orders: Due October 9th
Chaperones Need for Field Trip: I am in need of 1-2 chaperones for the up coming field trip on 10/13. We will depart the school at 9:00am and return by 2:15pm. Cost for chaperones is $3. Parents must have completed a New Branches Volunteer application by 10/3. (See more information below) Spots are given on a first come and I have two that have already reached out to me.
Request for Volunteers: I am looking for parent volunteers once a week to come and help with different tasks in the classroom and/or take home projects. In class volunteering could include copying, material preparation, organization and possible education instructional help. Take home projects would cutting out items and preparing classroom material.
I will also be in need of parent chaperones for our October Field trip, NBCA Application is required to attend field trip and volunteer at the school.
If you are interested in helping in our classroom please complete this form:
Parents must have completed the New Branches Volunteer Application and background check prior to volunteering with the school. Application Attached
Help Supply Our Classroom
Help continue to supply our classroom as needed by checking out our Amazon Wish List! Mr. Bell’s Amazon Wish List
Current Item(s) Needed: Plastic lids (butter tub, yogurt, cottage cheese, sour cream, etc.), facial tissues, baby wipes, personal pencil sharpeners.
Up Coming Dates
Mobile Dentist Visit: October 9th and 10th
Field Trip Permission Slip Due: October 9th
Scholastic Book Orders Due: October 9th
Conferences: October 12-17
Public Museum Field Trip October 13th
Connect With Us
Like our class page on Facebook at mrbells5gradeowls or follow us on Instagram at mrbells5thgradeowls
Classroom website: The classroom website is up! More will coming to it soon! Currently you can find the weekly homework posted and the permission slip for our field trip on 10/13