Time To Nominate A Favorite Teacher
It’s time for students to nominate their favorite Dearborn Public Schools teacher for the 2017 Alberta Muirhead Teacher of the Year Award, sponsored by the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce, and presented by LaFontaine Automotive Group. The deadline for submitting applications has been extended to Thursday, April 13, 2017. More information: Teacher of the Year Information Online nomination […]
How Wolves Changed Yellowstone and Rivers
The students viewed this video this morning and found it fascinating. It fits in nicely to our animal adaptations that we have been discussing. Here it is again if they would like to view it again: How Wolves Changed Yellowstone and Rivers
March is Reading Month
Mrs. Peterson, Executive Director of Student Achievement for Dearborn Public Schools, came to our class yesterday for March is Reading Month. We enjoyed her reading of Dr. Seuss’s I Can Read with My Eyes Shut. Thank you, Mrs. Peterson!
Pewabic Pottery, Leon’s, Bingo for Books, Birthday Bash, and Humans for Humanity
The Pewabic Pottery field trip has been rescheduled for next Tuesday, March 28th. We will be having lunch at Leon’s upon returning to Dearborn. Please send in the new permission slip along with $24.50 ($17 for Pewabic, $7.50 for Leon’s). The PTA is offering “Bingo for Books” to help celebrate “March is Reading Month.” This […]
Spirit Week: March 27 – 31
March 27-31 (next week) Monday: Super Cozy Pajamas Tuesday: Super Bright – Neon Wednesday: Super Famous (dress like a famous person) Thursday: Super Sporty (support your favorite team) Friday: Super Hero T-shirt Day
Important Running Club Announcement
Due to overwhelming response and lack of volunteers, we have to revise our running club schedule. Beginning tomorrow (Thursday), we will split the runners into groups. Tuesdays: Kindergarten-2nd gr. Thursdays: 3rd-5th gr. Students may only come on their designated day, and siblings are not allowed to wait unsupervised. Since the weather has been cold and windy we […]
March is Reading Month
If any parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc. would like to come in and read one of their favorite picture books during “March is Reading Month” please email me so we can set up a day & time convenient for both of us. Thank you!
More Resources for S.S. Unit 5
Here is a link to more information to assist with understanding of the causes and effects of the Revolutionary War. Unit 5 Road to Revolution
Liberty’s Kids
Here is a link to “Liberty’s Kids.” It is an animated educational historical fiction television series whose purpose is to teach its audience about the origins of the United States of America. We have been viewing the episodes in class to assist with our comprehension of events leading up to the Revolutionary War. Liberty’s Kids
Camp
5th Grade Camp March 8, 2017 Dear Howard 5th Grade Parents, As you know, 5th grade camp is just around the corner, and we are all very excited about this terrific opportunity for our students! The camp experience will be filled with hands-on learning experiences that will create memories that will last a lifetime. We […]