Rescheduling Conferences

Due to the snow day, conferences were cancelled for Tuesday, November 12. A new date is being scheduled at the district level. However, if you would like to come on Thursday this week, I may be able to schedule you in because I do have some openings. Please email me if you’d like me to contact you with available times for this Thursday, November 14.

My email address is joachia@dearbornschools.org

Friction Quiz

Our friction quiz is tomorrow! The students will be quizzed on the following topics:

Draw a close up picture of what a slippery surface looks like (smooth) and a rough surface looks like (bumpy).

Determine whether a tile floor or a carpeted floor creates more friction.

Describe that friction creates heat with a rubbing motion (rubbing hands together).

Describe some things you could do to go down a slide faster.

All of these concepts and questions were part of experiments we performed in class. The quiz is meant as a summary of what the students have learned from these experiences.

Sad News For Our Haigh Family


Haigh Community,

A husband, father of 4, including a 4 month old and member of the Haigh family has passed away unexpectedly. While still respecting the family’s privacy as they grieve, we are asking for any donation that you may have so that we can help out this loving family, and members of our school and community. (please use the blue link below if you are able to donate)

Haigh School

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Vocabulary Test on Monday!

Our vocabulary test has been moved to Monday. The list of words includes:

equation: number sentence

history: what happened in the past

magnet: an object that attracts and repels iron objects

fable: a story with a moral

division: an operation that shows equal groups

conclusion: the end of a story

heading; explains the main idea

adjective: a word that describes a noun

moral: lesson

island: landform surrounded by water

Halloween Week

Reminders for the week:

Halloween party on Thursday 1:30-2:30; you are all welcome to stop in.  PLEASE sign in at the office.

Halloween Parade 2:50-3:15

Friday: half day and 3rd grade chip sale to support our Lansing field trip

A note about Halloween was sent out last week, however here are a few reminders:

  • Students may wear costumes to school (no weapons or masks, please)
  • Please DO NOT send in any snacks, candy bags, or goodie bags.
  • Party– 1:30-2:30 we will be rotating through Halimi, Joachim, and Lozon’s room for fun games. No help is required, but parents are welcome to sign in at the office and come down to say hello!
  • Parade will begin at 2:50. Please be sure to get a good spot around the perimeter of the building to take some good photos.
  • If there is rain, an update will be sent out on the blog and remind.