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Thursday, May 9th

Boy, did we have some sleepy kids today!  I understand that it is Ramadan but try to make sure that your child gets as much sleep as possible.  I’ve tried not to give so much homework to help out. Due to a large number of students with scratchy throats and drippy noses, we have gone through a lot of kleenex.  …Continue reading →

Wednesday, May 8th

What a great day for Bike or Walk to School!  For once, there was no rain in sight.  It’s really exciting to see a rack full of bicycles at our school. Please be sure that your child is completing their assignments and having their assignment book signed every night.  I’ve noticed that some of the kids are letting their work …Continue reading →

Tuesday, May 7th

Tomorrow is Bike or Hike to School Day!  Please encourage your child to walk or ride their bike to school.  This promotes good health and also cuts down on air pollution!  Remember, every student that participates in this program will be entered in a drawing for one of 4 bike locks.  You child might be one of the lucky ones! …Continue reading →

Monday, May 6th

Remember… be sure that you go to the Unis Orientation at 4:00 today.  This is a very important meeting about middle school. The kids did a great job fasting their first day.  Encourage them to eat early in the morning so they have some fuel for the day. Homework Spelling– Write your words 2 times each in cursive on paper. …Continue reading →

Friday, May 3rd

Don’t forget, Monday there is a meeting for Unis Middle School from 4-5:30.  All parents and students need to attend this important orientation.   Remember to make sure that your child spends some time working on Exact Path over the weekend.  They need to prepare themselves for NWEA testing beginning May 13th. Have a wonderful weekend! Homework Social Studies– Study for …Continue reading →

Thursday, May 2nd

Homework Spelling– Write words 2 times each in alphabetical order in cursive on paper.  Study for the test Social Studies– Study states and capitals Math– Do Learn page 247 Read your pledge minutes and write in your log.

Wednesday, May 1st

Today your child is bringing home a note about the orientation program at Unis on Monday, May 6th.  You need to bring your child there from 4:00-5:30 p.m. to learn about the expectations for 6th graders and the summer work that is required.  Also coming home is a green physical form to be completed before school begins in the fall.  …Continue reading →

Tuesday, April 30th

It is so hard to believe that today is the last day of April!  This year has really flown by.  I will not start the end of the year NWEA testing until the week of May 13th.  I will, though, begin testing DRAs soon.  Please have your child practice for the NWEA tests using the Exact Path program in the …Continue reading →

Monday, April 29th

We are back on a regular schedule, finally!  This week we will be covering our final states and capitals!  This test will be given next Monday.  If a student would like to retake any of the tests, they must do so by May 17th. Homework Spelling– Write your words 2 times each in cursive on paper. Sign and correct your …Continue reading →

Friday, April 26th

Boy, did Oakman show the Dearborn Community how they care!!  We had a wonderful assembly today highlighting different causes we contributed to.  Below you will see pictures from the assembly. Monday’s lunch will be Nachos and Cheese. Congratulations to Zahraa Jomaa who had her artwork added to the district art fair! Way to go! Homework Math– Do page 163 in …Continue reading →

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