Forgot to post these!!!! Sorry!!!!

 

The 2013 -2014 5th Graders!

Class picnic on 5-16-13

 

Field trip to Aberdeen tomorrow.  Final year reports are in the school bags!

I have copied the 6th grade "needs" list for you!    Print and keep a copy for yourself.  I sent a copy home a few days ago but I am going to guess, many of you have not seen this list. :-)

6^th Grade Supply List
Wishek Elementary School
2013-2014 School Year
Mr. Lutz

Large Box of Kleenex
 (if parents can send extra, that is great. We seem to run out of it rather quickly! )
#2 Pencils
1 box of colored pencils (12 count or more)
Erasers (2-3 medium sized)
Hand sanitizer (Travel Size)
Flash drive (thumb drive, memory stick, USB drive) on a lanyard, labeled with student name.
Calculator (Scientific)
*Example: Texas Instruments TI-30XA which is typically available for less than $10.
Red pens  (2)
Blue or black pens
1 box (24 count) crayons
Scissors
Bottled Glue (1)
Glue sticks (3)
2 Highlighters
1 Package of Washable Color Markers
5 Pocket folders (various colors) with fasteners.
2 packages of lined, index cards
3 Ring Binder
Ruler (needs to have both metric and English units of measure)
Loose leaf paper (1 package of 100-150 sheets)
5 (1 Subject Notebooks)
Student Planner (to be used as an assignment notebook)

** Students need one pair of outdoor shoes and one good pair of non-marking gym (indoor) shoes.

 

May 8, 2013

Getting ready for the long jump!

 

May 10, 2013

5th graders put their efforts together and tied a quilt for the

carnival!  They did a wonderful job!  Someone got a great

blanket for next winter.

 

 

Gateway to Science Challenged everyone's minds!  Was fun but way too short!

 

The State Library tour proved to be a real eye opener!  We saw all the books available

that are stored on rolling shelves and audio books too!  We learned about an online tutor

available through the state library that can help with unclear concepts.

 

Time to catch up!  I am sorry I didn't get a post up last week but needless to say there has been lots of activity.

We started our week with a visit from the Strength Team.  They reinforced what we learn in health class.  The team was very inspirational.

 

Coal Mine Field Trip

 

  The students were able to spend some time learning about the process of producing electricity and synthetic gas.  We drove the bus down into the mine and were amazed at the size of the machinery.  Students were impressed that it would cost $34,000 to change a tire on one of the "smaller" trucks and over $80,000 for a tire on the belly dumps.  Kem Electric paid for our lunch at the gasification plant and pizza for everyone at the park in Bismarck on the way home. 

 

 

 

Elementary Music Concert

 

Students did an impressive job at the music concert.  I was very impressed with the respectful behavior and pleasant manners of the students.

 

 

Ag Day

 

Our local FFA club hosted a farm safety program for the third through fifth grade on Friday.  The students came back to class with all kinds of goodies!  They had a great time!

 

What is up for this week?

 

     We will complete our  end of the year test in Reading on Monday and the NWEA Testing on Tuesday.  It is hard to focus but these tests are important.  Students need to do the best they can.  We will have our track day on Wednesday.  Our goal is to keep the students safe.  Please do not give your child seeds or candy while competing in the meet.  We are always concerned about choking when running.  We can treat the kids at the end if you would like to treat them.  Tummies don't always accept food well after running hard either.

     On the 9th is the Bike safety program after school and Friday is the Carnival.  I am hoping the fleece shows  up in time!  I am having the students tie a fleece blanket for the silent auction.  If you would like to help with the cost of the fleece, please send $2 with your student.

 

 

Field Trip

 

   May 13, 2013 we will travel to Bismarck to tour the state library and Gateway to Science.  I have two volunteers to help me.  Thank you for being so willing.  We will leave when the buses arrive at school and should be home in time to ride the buses home again.  Please have a lunch for your child packed.  Snacks and a drink for the bus trip are ok. Remember they need to be peanut free.  Remind your child that respectful behavior is expected.