Mrs. Alabakoff's 4th/5th GradeDearborn Public Schools

Nov 15th Help Needed!

Permission slips and money were due today for our trip to the Rouge Factory. Currently we are short drivers by just a couple students. If you are able to drive, that would be very much appreciated. Also, chaperones will also need to pay $10.

Nov 14th A few reminders!

Many students have already done so, but please send in two pictures of your child by tomorrow. One should be younger photo and one that is more current. If it isn’t possible to send two different ages, no worries, we will take what you have. Students are doing interviews and we are using them as examples of primary sources.

Field trip coming up to Rouge Factory. Please send in permission slips and money tomorrow as well.

Lastly,

This year’s fifth annual Battling Against Hunger drive is a cooperative effort between Dearborn, Edsel Ford and Fordson high schools, with help from the elementary and middle schools that feed into those buildings.We will be helping Edsel Ford with collections  The drive runs from Nov. 18-22nd. The goal is to collect 30,000 canned goods for Zaman International and $7,600 for the Amity Foundation. The class that collects the most cans at DuVall will win a pizza party. Thanks for your help!

Oct 29th Thank you!

Thank you soooo much for all the donations for the breakfast! It is going to be great! Parents who volunteered to flip pancakes can come in first thing in the morning and start cooking!

Happy Halloween!!

Oct 28th Spelling

No unit this week!

Oct 28th Halloween Breakfast

We are just missing fruit for the breakfast. Any takers?

Oct 23rd Halloween Breakfast

Thank you to all those who signed up to donate to the Halloween breakfast. We are still in need of a few items–plates, cups etc., whipped cream, berries, fruit, and juice. Please check the signup genius which was posted as well. Again, your support is greatly appreciated. The breakfast is always a favorite!

Oct 23rd Picture Day Tomorrow!

Remember to wear your favorites and smile!!

Oct 16th Camp — Fourth Grade

The camp store offers the following items.  T-shirt’s: 15
Long sleeve: 20Hoodie: 40Baseball hat: 25Water bottle: 10
This should give you an idea of how much money to send with your child to camp, if you choose to. Please make sure that all money is in a LABELED bag or envelope. Your child’s name should be written on it and the envelope/bag should be given to Mrs. Ranka the morning of camp.  

Oct 16th Third Grade Math Information

FRIDAY WILL BE BE END OF THE MODULE ASSESSMENT FOR THIRD GRADE! Students started to work on the review last night. We will be doing a new review together in class that will be an even better review for the test. This one I feel, has better wording, more closely mirrors the actual assessment. The first one the students started can also be used as extra practice problems along with any exit tickets or quizzes.

Oct 14th Packing List

Fall  Packing List Camp 

*You may send a maximum of 2 letters (and NO pkg.) to your child while he/she is at camp.  They should be mailed before your child leaves or Monday in order for them to arrive while we are there.  Label your letter like this:   Child’s Name ℅ Leelenau Outdoor Center

            1653 Port Oneida Road

          Maple City, MI   49664

*We will call the office at DuVall to let them know we arrived safely on Monday.  You may call and check with the office but Mr. Attee will also post to the school blog that we arrived.  If you have an emergency while we are there, you may call or text Mrs. Courtright (313-790-9561)  or Mrs. Ranka (734-552-6274) and we will get back with you ASAP.  

* Please do not pack more than listed.  Many students wear the same clothes both days anyway, more will just get lost!

*Limit one suitcase/duffle bag per student.  Students carry their own stuff, lighter is better!

*Sleeping bag and pillow should go in a garbage bag labeled with duct tape or something showing your child’s name.  An additional bag should be placed in their luggage to pack (also labeled) for when they come home (Students usually just rip it open upon arrival).

*Label all important items with your child’s name.

****Please have a conversation with your child about when getting dressed in the morning.  Students should be layered each day since we start with cool mornings and often end with warm days.  They must start with a base layer (NOT COTTON) and can add from there. Past experience has been that we have to send the kids back to get dressed appropriately and then they are late for breakfast, chores or classes to begin.  Please help us eliminate this issue! 🙂

-health form turned in to teacher

-medications properly labeled and in ziploc bag given to Mrs. Ranka while entering the bus Monday

-winter/rain waterproof coat (a hoodie is NOT this)

-warm hat that covers ears

-long underwear or some type of non-cotton bottom layer for next to skin

-gloves or mittens (check weather and decide)

-an extra pair of tennis shoes or boots in case one gets wet (check the weather basically)

-2 sweatshirts or sweaters

-2 pair of pants

-at least 4 pair of socks, (1 of them wool for warmth if possible)

-sleeping clothes (slippers optional but should have a base layer)

-2 pair underwear

-soap, washcloth, hand towel

-comb/brush

-toothbrush/paste

-reusable water bottle labeled with student name

-small tissue for runny noses while outside (optional)

-sunglasses, chapstick (optional)

-plastic bags for wet/soiled clothes

-3 sharpened pencils, small pencil sharpener if possible

-bag lunch for ride up (no glass bottles, pop or candy)