Box Top Winners!

5th graders were the top box top savers!  They accumulated 1350 box tops!  Well done group!

 

 

Security State Bank Pumpkin Contest Winners!

 

Our bat pumpkin won the decorating contest at the bank.  We were treated with floats on Wednesday!

 

We enjoyed a play today put on by the 6th graders called "The Curse of King Tut's Tomb!"  The teachers were treated to an "ugly" meal.

 

Abby Deile was our Lion's Peace poster contest winner with Seth Bettenhausen close behind!

 

Don't forget Parent/Teacher's conferences next week!  Call if you can't make it on Friday and we will set up a time.

Mr. Kuntz has released the guidelines for outdoors:

Below 50 degrees--------------------- Jacket required
Soggy, wet or dreary conditions----------boots required
Definite rain----------------------------------stay inside - games in the classroom
Below 32 degrees no snow or wet conditions--------------------Hat, coat, gloves required.
Below 32 degrees with snow or wet conditions-----------------Hat, coat, gloves, boots and snow pants required.
Below –15 degrees (including wind chill)-------------------------stay inside.

We encourage students to get fresh air and have the opportunity to engage in free play.  Recess is an important event for students.  Weather will continue to cool so we need to be prepared.



 

Please contact me if you are not available for Parent/Teacher Conferences on November 8th!

North Dakota State Assessments are complete! 

 

We will now get back into a somewhat normal routine.  This will mean that we are scheduled for a Social Studies test on Tuesday.  Review can begin this weekend.

 

A few minutes a day need to be spent on Spelling words.  We only do ten words a week. Writing the words once a few days a week will give the students the practice they need.  Please ask your child to spell their words to you if they are struggling with practicing on their own.

 

We are invited to the 6th grade's comedy play on Thursday at 10:00a.m.  Students will be allowed to put on costumes after lunch.  We have been invited to the nursing home for Trick or Treating.

 

One of our main goals in 5th grade is to learn time management.  I am typically at school  until 5:00p.m.  I don't mind allowing a child to stay in the classroom afterschool  if work is not completed.  Most of us are doing a great job deciding how much time each day will be spent on Spelling and Health and which subjects can be completed at home.  Please check the lesson plan on the right to see the guide for what will be accomplished during the week.  I am proud of the accomplishments and the responsibility level of these students.  Parental support means the world to their growth. If you have any questions about the routine or expectations of our class, please bring them to conferences on November 8.  If you are unable to come at that time, please call and we will set up a time that works for you.

Have a great Weekend!

Maps and Apps

    Mrs. Ketterling from the county extension office came to our classroom to do a presentation sponsored by the 4-H.  The students were exposed to geospatial technology and learned about GIS. It was a great way to end our day.

    We will wrap up our week tomorrow.   A short week filled with lots of activity.  Classes are not in session on Thursday or Friday.  Common Core State Standard training for the teacher is planned.

    On Monday we will begin our North Dakota State Assessments.  These tests will be given on Tuesday through Thursday.  Please make sure your child gets a good nights rest and a healthy breakfast before coming to school.  The tests are very important to our students and school.  We need to show our best work.

    State reports are completed and students have been doing their presentations.  I am very impressed with most of the projects.  They will be on display during Parent/Teacher Conferences.

Security State Bank is having a pumpkin decorating contest.  Here is the bat we entered. 

We also made ghosts to decorate our room. Pretty scary!

 

Our class is working with the story "Shiloh".  We will do a book/movie comparative on Friday.  The students are welcomed to bring something to drink and I will pop some popcorn for them to enjoy.

 

We began presenting our state projects.  These projects were a good introduction to research and being responsible for a deadline.  Students are also learning important lessons in time management.

 

On October 17 and 18, we will not have school.  These days are set aside for teachers to take in Professional Development.  Enjoy the 4 day weekend.



 

We spent most of our week completing NWEA testing, unit tests and wrapping up lessons.  Our state reports were completed on today!  Most of us were happy to have this done and are excited to share them with the class.  A few of us will need the weekend to tie up loose ends.

 

Our classroom needed a little Halloween decorating.  The students learned to tie balloons and experienced cheese cloth to make ghosts to hang around the room.

 

The elementary will perform at half time of the Napoleon football on Oct. 19.

 

Make sure students are dressing for the weather.

 

Once again we are out of graham crackers for snack time.  Please send crackers if you have not shared a box with the class.

We are still looking for salt cartons.  Our art project is not possible yet!

NWEA testing has begun!  We will test again on Thursday morning.  It is important to get rest and eat a good breakfast before we write these tests.

Students should be wrapping up state reports this week.  Send completed boxes, tri fold boards will be finished, license plates are done, and travel brochures will also be constructed this week.  By Friday, the students should feel ready to present.

Homecoming this week!  Kids have lots of activities to attend.  I will try very hard to make it possible to have minimal homework but using class time is up to the students.