12/16/15

Hi Families-

Science fair packets came home today for all the 4th and 5th graders.  Don’t panic- we have plenty of time. :)  Our school science fair is January 28th.  We thought it would be best to get it done before science camp.  I created a calendar based on the county’s recommendation.  Students may work alone, or in groups of no more than 3.  The deal is as long as all the parents of the group agree they can help coordinate to get the kids together- then they may work with whomever they choose.  We looked at the website- www.sciencebuddies.com today to get them thinking about possible experiments.  Their proposals are due the Thursday we get back after winter break. Having the chrome books in our classroom will be helpful for research.  They can even create google docs they can work on at home, in class, and share with their partners so they can both contribute to each step. (I am loving google docs:)

Science camp is rapidly approaching.  If you already paid, the office will be contacting you since the amount has changed.  Thanks to all of you who contributed to fundraising efforts.  The new cost is $188.52.  We ask that all payments and paperwork be turned in no later than January 15th.  A form will be coming home soon with more info. Again- thank to Home and School Club and everyone who helped!

Holiday Plans for this Friday- We will be making gingerbread houses with our little buddies Friday morning in the MU.  Thanks for all your donations.  (Please no M&Ms or any other products containing nuts.)  Please read below from Mary. I will talk to the class tomorrow if they want to do anything special that day also- like pajama day.

Hello Room 5A,

     Our class party will be at 2pm on Friday the 18th.
We have a few parents that have offered to bring in snacks and treats.
If anyone else would like to donate, that would be great.
Thanks again for your help this year.
Hope you all have a good winter break. Happy Holidays!!!
Mary

I hope you are all having a great week!

Jaime