Classroom News

Solo-Teaching:

It has been such a pleasure getting to know all of your children this semester!!! I have learned so much from every single one of them! They are truly a unique class and I am so thankful that I was lucky enough to be placed with Mrs. McGee. I am incredibly anxious to finally graduate college but because of the great relationships that I have formed with everyone in class, it will be sad to leave! I have truly enjoyed my student teaching experience and I feel that I have Mrs. McGee and this awesome bunch of kids to thank for it! J

Grades:

I imagine that many of you are probably wondering about grades being posted on PowerSchool and I wanted to let you know that as a student teacher, I am not permitted to enter grades in the computer. I am keeping up with daily grades and once Mrs. McGee and I get together to discuss them, they will be posted online. If you have any questions or concerns about grades PLEASE feel free to call me, drop by, or e-mail!

Reading Week:

This year’s reading week will take place 5/5- 5/7. We will be having a competition between all classes at McKinley to see which class can read and take the most AR tests. We are designating this week to reading and we invite you to help motivate your children to read at home also!

Field Trips:

As you all know, the end of the school year brings tons of excitement and fun! There has been a change in the date and time for our field trip to the Riverside Nature Center. The field trip will now take place May 5^th, from 9:45-1:30.

**We are in need of chaperones for the Write-A-Thon field trip! We will need four parents to join. If you are interested in helping out, please contact me and let me know!***

Other Events:

All fifth grade students recently learned about the Laptop Initiative program, which will grant your children their own laptop computers next year as sixth graders! Also, our class recently watched the boys and girls “Growing Up” videos. Coming up in May, students will be attending an AIDS Awareness presentation and McKinley’s Jumpstart presentation. McKinley’s annual Munchies for Mom day will be held on Friday, 5/7. Please come join us for yummy breakfast, coffee, and fun! J I will be sending home more information about Munchies for Mom day soon.

Moving Forward Ceremony:

All fifth grade students at McKinley will be taking part in the annual Moving Forward Ceremony! It’s an exciting way for students to be recognized for their years of hard work in elementary school! If you are interested in helping out in any way please e-mail me. Jennifer Caliendo is organizing the ceremony and I will give her a list of people who would like to help out!

April 28, 2010 britt_1013@hotmail.com (505)793-1570