LaSt DaY!

Can you believe it? Can you really believe it? I feel like this has been the fastest year yet!! You know what they say... Time flies when you're having fun!

I'm so proud of this group! I've seen them grow, grow, grow! We've worked on so much and I am so happy for them to get a break this summer!

Thank you parents who have trusted me with your most precious gifts! I love them!

A few FYI's to end our year...
*Yesterday was move-up day where they met their 5th grade teachers.
*Report Cards and Wednesday folder items will come home TODAY
*Our school will be undergoing Phase 1 of renovation as soon as Tuesday night of next week! So, the building will be in a bit of a crazy time, but we are already all preparing for next year!  Nothing to worry about! :)

Have an AWESOME Summer!!!!!!!!!!! :)

Love,
Mrs. Burton

End of Year Movie :)

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTwSe0GJ-o0&feature=youtu.be



Please let me know if this works!!!!! I don't know how to upload a Movie Maker movie to the blog!! :)

Wednesday

*Wednesday Folders will be coming home on FRIDAY with all the student work and office papers your heart desires! haha :)

*Report Cards will be inside Wednesday Folders on Friday

*If your child is receiving an individualized summer packet, that is coming home TODAY. It will be in a manilla envelope.

*We are still learning this week and working on our standards! We have "I Can" statements, too! 
Monday:
I can feel special all day! :)  (writing, grammar, math)
Tuesday:
I can research about a topic of my choice using the internet. 
I can create an article poster using text features. I can present my ideas using good eye contact and speaking skills. 
I can showcase my talents by using prepared speaking and listening skills.
I can create a thank you note using friendly letter details.
Wednesday:
I can compare and contrast a play and a drama. 
I can comprehend a drama using character traits and explaining how a character changes from the beginning of a story to the end.
I can plot the story map of a drama.
I can showcase my manners and my maturity by walking to Chik Fil A.
Thursday:
I can participate in good team building skills and good sportsmanship skills by playing games with my classmates.
I can use my writing and grammar skills to create a summer bucket list for my family. 
I can complete math word problems.
Friday:
I can survive the day. (ha, just kidding! :) )
I can use speaking and listening skills with my friends to showcase how to listen well when others are talking.
I can use comprehension skills when following a story/drama.

Summer Reading Lists

On your conference form I have a recommended reading list, but here are a few more resources on books, too!

*If you opted to not have a conference, the form will be in your child's Report Card envelope! :)

Summer Reading Resource Lists

Garden Springs Media Center Reading Lists (K-5):

http://staff.fcps.net/ksnyder/Reading%20lists/readinglists.htm

2014 Kentucky Bluegrass Award (KBA) Master Lists (K-2 & 3-5):

http://kba.nku.edu/participate/master_lists.shtml

 

 

2013-14 Elementary Battle of the Books Title List (3-5):

http://staff.fcps.net/ksnyder/BOB%202012-13%20Title%20List.htm

Assoc. of Library Service to Children Summer Reading Lists (K-2 & 3-5):

http://www.ala.org/alsc/compubs/booklists/summerreadinglist

Monday!

AWESOME Special Day!! It was great! Below are some pics!

*Tuesday: Performance Clothes
*Wednesday: GSE gear and tennis shoes
*Thursday: Beach wear (not bathing suits, yes to hats)
*Friday: Favorite Outfit!

**If your child earned the points for the Good Faith Effort Checklist, the permission slip needs to be turned in TOMORROW! Sorry for the quick notice, we aren't allowed to talk about it until the tests have been shipped off! I was waiting to get the "ok" but the trip is on WEDNESDAY!! :)

 

Fun Day!

Fun Day was SUCH a blast!!!! Thanks for the extra prayers! The weather was great and the kids had so much fun!! You can thank me later when they collapse tonight around 7! haha  They are so worn out!! :)

I took several pics on my phone through the activities, so I will be sure to post those on the blog by Monday so you can share in what we did!

Hope you have a great weekend!!

Thursday!

FYI:
*We had the girl/boy puberty talks.  The girls had previously received a letter for the parents telling them we would be talking about puberty/getting periods.  The boys did not receive letters. They talked about general hygiene and wearing deodorant daily. :)  Nurse Jayne did the girl talk with the 4th grade teachers and Mr. Bill and Mr. Rogers did the boy talk. Please follow up with your kiddos tonight in case they have any unanswered questions!

*Fun Day:
TOMORROW!
Kids bring:
towel, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, play clothes, tennis shoes, water bottle

LETTERS! Please get those to me ASAP! :)

Have a great night and pray for NO RAIN for tomorrow! Our kids deserve a fun day!!!!!!!!!!

Wednesday!

We're back!

*Good Faith Effort reward letters will be coming home tomorrow. More info. on that later.
*Fun Day is Friday. Kids will have items listed in their planners tomorrow about it.
*Remember our "special stuff" is due! Please have that by Friday to me! :)

This morning we worked on a research project regarding famous Kentuckians.  Students were able to choose who they wanted to research.  The projects were great and the presentations were awesome, too! I was impressed!

For math we did a mixed review and graded those together.

For our writing time we worked on some class meeting items for our special day on Monday...although they don't know what or why we did that yet!! :) :) :)

Hope you have a wonderful afternoon.  There is NO HW today but we wrote in planners so I would like those signed again.

Thanks! :)