Thursday, April 1, 2010
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Monday, February 15, 2010
Hello Everyone!
I am attempting to update Mrs. Pierce's blog. We have so much to update! Please keep up the patience as I try to download newsletters, writing, pictures, etc.
I want to take this time to thank everyone for the great welcome! I have really enjoyed getting to know all the students, families, and teachers here at UES. Everyone has been so kind.
Thanks!
Ms. Slater
I am attempting to update Mrs. Pierce's blog. We have so much to update! Please keep up the patience as I try to download newsletters, writing, pictures, etc.
I want to take this time to thank everyone for the great welcome! I have really enjoyed getting to know all the students, families, and teachers here at UES. Everyone has been so kind.
Thanks!
Ms. Slater
Friday, January 29, 2010
Welcome to the World, Lachlan!
Dear Families,
Introducing...
Lachlan Louis Booker Pierce
Born Tuesday, January 26, 1:51 am, very nearly on the highway!
He actually was born 15 minutes after arriving at Gifford, weighing in at 9.7!
We are glad to be home and getting acquainted.
See you all soon!
Melissa
Introducing...
Lachlan Louis Booker Pierce
Born Tuesday, January 26, 1:51 am, very nearly on the highway!
He actually was born 15 minutes after arriving at Gifford, weighing in at 9.7!
We are glad to be home and getting acquainted.
See you all soon!
Melissa
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Great Reading...
I just wanted to pass along the titles of two fabulous books I've read this month. "Nurtureshock" and "Pink Brain, Blue Brain" have both given me much insight as a teacher (and a parent, obviously!). The books have made me think about gender differences in the classroom, as well as puberty and development in general. I would highly recommend both books.
Melissa
Melissa
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Cookie Dough Sale
Your child should have come home with a packet detailing the cookie dough sale which ends on January 29. All proceeds will go to the Boston trip. Thanks!
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Welcome Ms. Slater
My substitute for my maternity leave will be Kylie Slater. She will be here tomorrow with the class as I work on report cards - feel free to pop up to the classroom to meet her!
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Monday, December 21, 2009
MRS. PIERCE’S CLASS WINTER PARTY!
Tomorrow (Tuesday) will be our class party to celebrate our Secret Snowflakes. Your child should bring in a small gift for his/her snowflake. Please leave me a voicemail by TONIGHT (225-8243) if you cannot do this for any reason so I can take care of it. Also, feel free to provide refreshments for the kids. We will reveal our Secret Snowflakes, celebrate together, do a project and clean up the classroom for the holiday vacation. Have a wonderful, restful week!
Melissa
Melissa
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Once On A Housetop
Our 5th grade play will be today at 1:30, tomorrow at 9:45 and tomorrow night at 7:00.
Hope to see you all there!
Hope to see you all there!
Monday, December 7, 2009
Reading test
Today all of the 5th grade students were given the Gates-McGinitie Reading assessment. Stay posted to hear how your child did.
Melissa
Melissa
Friday, December 4, 2009
Class Newsletter
Newsletter - Room 219 - December 4, 2009
Hi Families,
It was great to see so many of you at the conferences last week, and to see how confident the kids are when talking about their hopes, dreams, goals and achievements.
In Math, we have moved into Unit 5, which is a Fraction review. Please contact me if your child is struggling with homework or seems to need extra assistance.
In Science, we have started a Human Body unit, which we are all enjoying.
In Writing, the students were assigned Procedure essays due on December 21. These are how-to essays with clear steps provided. We read some benchmarks yesterday and kids chose topics. Most of their work can be done here, but you should see it coming home as well.
The kids chose names yesterday for our class “SECRET SNOWFLAKE” game which will begin Monday. The point is for the kids to keep quiet about whose Secret Snowflake they are, and to do nice little things for the person for the weeks leading up to December vacation. Some ideas include drawings, kind notes, stickers, a pencil, gum, a comic book, fidgets, bouncy balls, nice words and compliments...SMALL GIFTS ARE OK BUT THE COST SHOULD NOT EXCEED A FEW DOLLARS. We will have a party on the last day of school before break, share some holiday snacks, exchange small gifts and reveal our Secret Snowflakes! If this is a hardship at any time, or if you can’t think of what to do, please tell me and I will take care of it.
Have a terrific weekend!
Melissa
http://mrspiercesfabulousfifthgradeclass.blogspot.com
Hi Families,
It was great to see so many of you at the conferences last week, and to see how confident the kids are when talking about their hopes, dreams, goals and achievements.
In Math, we have moved into Unit 5, which is a Fraction review. Please contact me if your child is struggling with homework or seems to need extra assistance.
In Science, we have started a Human Body unit, which we are all enjoying.
In Writing, the students were assigned Procedure essays due on December 21. These are how-to essays with clear steps provided. We read some benchmarks yesterday and kids chose topics. Most of their work can be done here, but you should see it coming home as well.
The kids chose names yesterday for our class “SECRET SNOWFLAKE” game which will begin Monday. The point is for the kids to keep quiet about whose Secret Snowflake they are, and to do nice little things for the person for the weeks leading up to December vacation. Some ideas include drawings, kind notes, stickers, a pencil, gum, a comic book, fidgets, bouncy balls, nice words and compliments...SMALL GIFTS ARE OK BUT THE COST SHOULD NOT EXCEED A FEW DOLLARS. We will have a party on the last day of school before break, share some holiday snacks, exchange small gifts and reveal our Secret Snowflakes! If this is a hardship at any time, or if you can’t think of what to do, please tell me and I will take care of it.
Have a terrific weekend!
Melissa
http://mrspiercesfabulousfifthgradeclass.blogspot.com
Monday, November 30, 2009
Welcome Back!
I hope you all had a terrific break - it was good to see so many of you at conferences. I am pleased to announce that we have hired a substitute for my maternity leave. Her name is Kylie Slater and she'll be in school visiting and learning the ropes as of late December. Please stop in and welcome her!
Melissa
Melissa
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
We the People
I went to a fabulous workshop yesterday sponsored by the Center for Civic Education. It was called We the People and I came back with a ton of classroom materials and ideas to teach government and The Constitution. Check out their website at www.civiced.org
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Flu Season Here!
Please keep us all healthy by washing hands a lot and keeping your kids home when they are sick. I'll do my part by keeping the classroom clean! Thanks for your help.
Melissa
Melissa
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Flu Shot Clinic
Families,
Be sure you return your consent forms for the H1N1 flu shot clinic being held here November 9. Return the forms whether your child is going to receive the shot or not.
Also, this Friday we'll be going on a hike to Hubbard Park for the afternoon!
Be sure you return your consent forms for the H1N1 flu shot clinic being held here November 9. Return the forms whether your child is going to receive the shot or not.
Also, this Friday we'll be going on a hike to Hubbard Park for the afternoon!
Friday, October 9, 2009
Pajama Day!
We are celebrating the end of NECAP tests with a Pajama Day and RAD (Read All Day)! We are also starting a new Read Aloud book today called Weedflower.
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