Mrs. Keebler's Blog

Monday 3/31- No School

Tuesday 4/1 – Spring picture day

Wednesday 4/2 – Field trip to the Outdoor Adventure Center – List of Chaperones – if you are not chaperoning have your child pick a chaperone and move their name under the chaperoning child’s name. Since we have so many chaperones there will be only 2 children per group. If your chaperoning plans have changed and you can no longer make, please let me know ASAP.

Friday 4/4 – Field trip to the Henry Ford – If your chaperoning plans have changed and you can no longer make, please let me know ASAP. – No spelling test

Busy Week – We have a very busy week this week!! Since we will only be in school for 2 of the 4 days this week we are to postpone our spelling test again this week. We will start our new unit and spelling pamphlet and finish it up next week.

ELA – We are beginning our Benchmark Unit 8 out of 10 called Weather and Climate. We will be starting our Spelling and Grammar pamphlet for Unit 8 Week 1 – Spelling – Hard C & Soft C, Grammar: Adjectives, Future Tense Verbs. We will finish it next week and take the spelling test next Friday, 4/11.

Math – We will complete M5 Lesson 4 and 5. We will get the M5 Topic A study guide. We will try to do the test on Thursday, if we are ready. If not we will do the test next week on Monday 4/7.

Science – We will continue to study weather and climate as time permits.

Social Studies – We will continue to study Michigan History as time permits.

I-Ready testing begins soon, please continue to practice.

I have decided that I will be retiring. This has been a very hard decision for me. I love Howe school! I started working here in the year 2000!  Howe School is like my family! However, my actual family really needs me now. My 88-year-old parents are having a lot of health issues and are needing a lot more assistance from me now.  We have had many doctor’s appointments this year, so I’ve decided the time has come for me to retire. I am right now working with the Office of Retirement Services to complete my paperwork and figure out the exact date of my retirement.  I became eligible for retirement on my birthday in February.  However, for consistency, I have decided that I plan to stay until the end of the school year and at this point in time I plan to teach summer school, bearing no unforeseen circumstances. Unfortunately, I’m not in control of which days I will be absent and will probably still be absent 1-4 times a month to take care of my parents.  One of the days I need to miss is this Friday 3/21.  But you are in great hands!  Ms. Drennon will be there.  Mr. Zamora will be in charge of everything and we have lots of chaperones.  If anyone has any questions or concerns about anything, please let me know. I would be happy to talk to any parents that have questions.  It is better if you have questions to talk to me directly than to talk to other people or to talk to the principal. I am the one with the most information about what is going on in our classroom. I love your students and our school tremendously, and I will greatly miss everyone at Howe school when I am gone.

Thank you for volunteering to chaperone.  Please arrive at normal time.

1. Remember to pack a lunch for your child even if fasting – many students are hungry by mid-day.
2. Know your group letter –
   • Zamora – C, Polster-B, Keebler- A
3. There is a gift shop if you would like to visit during museum time. If you send money for the trip make sure it is in a ziplock bag or envelope with first and last name and school name. Please make sure you stick to the schedule that will be given to you.  Bring your group to the next event 5 minutes before start time.
4. Remember when packing a lunch that Cranbrook is a peanut and nut free zone.
5. On Friday when you arrive please check in with your teacher an wait in the cafeteria
6. We need 1 parent on each door watching for the bus, please inform the classroom teacher when they arrive.
7. We will have room for some chaperones on the bus, the rest will need to drive, see the link to the directions below.
8. Please limit cell phone use during the trip.

Chaperone Guidelines    Map and directions

Here are the chaperones and who is in each group:

Today I sent home the book order forms for the book we are writing as a class.  We are trying to finish everything this week.  So please place your orders as soon as possible.  You may use the QR code and order online or send back the paper copy with a check/cash. Once we submit the book to the publisher then you can no longer order at the discounted price.  The book is looking GREAT!  I am so proud of our artists and poets.  If you can’t afford a book let me know and I’ll see if someone will donate one.  I was also hoping someone would be willing to donate a Deluxe copy to the library so that the whole school can read our book!

Picture day – I also sent home the picture day flyer.  We will have picture day the first day back from break.  You may turn in your form now, so you don’t forget.

Homework is Lesson 2 in math.  There is no regular reading log this week only the March is Reading month log.  There is no Spelling Pamphlet this week.

All missing work is due tomorrow.  Check the back of the communication folder for the list of what is missing.

The last day of the Scholastic Book Fair is tomorrow in the morning only.

Next week is Spirit Week

Chess Club will no longer meet in the mornings. They will now be meeting on Thursdays at lunch.

Ali S will be Star of the Week starting 3/17.

Exciting News!! I am very excited to announce that we are going to publish a real hardcover book with a publisher!! Your child will soon be a published author!! We have been working hard on the artwork and poems. We will be taking the photos of the students to be included in the book on Monday so feel free to dress up nice and fix you hair. If there is anyone who does not want their student’s picture, artwork or poem published in the book please let me know RIGHT AWAY and I will delete them from the book! We will try to finish all of our poetry and artwork by Wednesday, if we get the book to the publisher this week, it should be back in about a month. Sneak preview of our book. I put it in Docusign, hopefully it let’s you open it. Remember it is still in progress. The drawings and poems are in number/alphabetical order. Several students are still creating, editing and finishing their drawings. If your child’s page is blank they didn’t turn in anything. We hope to have everything complete and to the publisher this week.

Cover Art Contest – Our book will need a cover, so we will have a cover art contest. Please draw a picture that includes the title “The Color of Our Emotions”, it must be in marker and be aligned vertically NOT horizontally. The class will vote on their favorite to be our cover. All submissions are due on Monday. We will vote Tuesday.

Fasting – Please pack food for your child even if they are fasting. Most students that are trying fasting are very hungry by afternoon and asking everyone for food please provide them food if the want to break their fast.

Field trip to The Cranbrook Institute of Science is Friday, March 21st – Reminders:

-Please pack a lunch (even if you are fasting, many fasters are asking for food by afternoon) If you would like to order a sunbutter and jelly sandwich from the cafeteria to bring please let your teacher know by Tuesday.

-Please wear red – School t-shirt would be great (this color is easy for chaperones and teachers to see)

-Mr. Zamora’s Group is Group A, Ms. Polster’s Group is Group B, Mrs. Keebler’s Group is Group C, Know your group letter.

We have many chaperones and limit space on the bus so chaperones might need to drive. Students will ride on the bus. If you need to leave early for any reason please check out with your teacher and let them know you are leaving. You may only leave with your own child.

End of Marking period – All work due Wednesday 3/19 – all students have their list of missing assignments in the outer sleeve of their communication folder. Any missing work will become zeros in the grade book which is a 4 on the report card. If you have any questions about what is missing or where to find it online you can message me in Class Dojo.

No Spelling this week – because of the field trip, missing work, and finishing our book we will skip our spelling pamphlet and spelling test this week. We will begin Unit 5 in math. We will still do our reading logs.

Summer Discovery Program application – We are planning a fun summer program for the kids! I encourage all students whose i-Ready scores are below grade level or anyone else who would like to join the fun to fill out an application. If I didn’t have enough time to conference you and you don’t know if they are below grade level please message me on Class Dojo and I can let you know their level.

Star of the Week will remain Ali R since he missed school on Thursday. Ali S will be start of the week starting on March 17th and continuing after break until 4/4.

Reading logs are due on Monday 3/10. Students will get a prize for participating, the class with the most participation will get a pizza or ice cream party. Let’s try to get 100% participation!

High Tough/High Tech – will come on Monday and do an exciting lesson called Cosmic Capers. We may not have time for math this day.

Boots and extra shoes– Our playground is VERY MUDDY, students must have boots and an extra pair for shoes to change into during the spring weather.

Math – We will be completing lessons 18 and 19, reviewing the study guides and completing the District Common Math Assessment – We will be having this test probably on Thursday. It will cover the material in Modules 3-4. Here are the study guides for each if you would like to study. Friday we should be able to begin Module 5.

M3 Assessment Study Guide

M3 Assessment Study Guide Answers

M4 Assessment Study Guide

M4 Assessment Study Guide Answers

ELA – We will be working on Unit 7 Week 3– Spelling – Variant Vowel o, Grammar Comparative and Superlative Adjectives, Punctuate dialog.

Ms Nour – we have a new math tutor in our room. She will be helping with completing classwork and helping with missing skills.

Reminders –

Sunday, March 9th- Daylight Savings Time- Spring Forward

March 10 Shamrock Reading Log due

Tuesday, March 11th – Early Release 1:50 pm Dismissal

Monday, March 17 Permission slip due for Outdoor adventure center – Shamrock Reading Log due

Tuesday, March 18th – Early Release 1:50 pm Dismissal

Wednesday, March 19 – All work due for end of marking period

Friday, March 21st- End of Marking Period 3.

March 21 – Field trip to Cranbrook

Monday, March 24th- Monday, March 31st: SPRING BREAK! NO SCHOOL

April 2 – Field trip to the Outdoor Adventure Center – permission slip due by 3/17

April 4 – Field trip to the Henry Ford

Ali R will be Star of the Week this week starting on 3/3.

March is Reading month – The reading log and information went home on Friday. Students should read 20 minutes a day and color a shamrock for each day. They should return their reading log each Monday for a prize. Montessori K-5 will be reading the book Wonder and we will watch the movie at the end of the month, please sign the permission form on the reading log packet so they can join us in watching.

Ramadan Fasting – all students must have a permission slip if they intend to fast during Ramadan. It was sent home several weeks ago her is the link to the form.

ELA – This week we work on Unit 7 Week 2 – Spelling – Homophones, Grammar: Possessives, Punctuate Dialog.

For Math we are in Module 4 this week we will do lessons 14, 15, 16, 17, 18. Next week we will finish lesson 19 and take the District Common Math Assessment. This will cover Modules 3 and 4. I will send study guides for both modules to prepare.

Social Studies – We will be working on Geography.

Science – Environments and Survival Chapter 2.

Upcoming dates:

Tuesday, March 4th – Early Release 1:50 pm Dismissal

Thursday, March 6th- 8:45 am- PTA Mtg in STEM cafeteria

Sunday, March 9th- Daylight Savings Time- Spring Forward

March 10 and 17 Reading Logs due

Tuesday, March 11th – Early Release 1:50 pm Dismissal

Tuesday, March 18th – Early Release 1:50 pm Dismissal

Friday, March 21st- End of Marking Period 3.

March 21 – Field trip to Cranbrook

Monday, March 24th- Monday, March 31st: SPRING BREAK! NO SCHOOL

April 2 – Field trip to the Outdoor Adventure Center – permission slip will be sent soon.

April 4 – Field trip to the Henry Ford

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No school on Monday 2/17 – President’s day

Lulu will be Star of the Week this week starting on 2/18.

In School Dentist trip – We will be walking over to the Michael Berry Center on Wednesday at 9 am, to participate in activities put on by the dental students. We have done this for several years and the kids always have a lot of fun.

Field Trips – Please return the permission slips for our trip by Tuesday 2/18 to the Henry Ford museum on April 4. We are expecting 100% attendance to this all school field trip but if your child can not attend please send me a Class Dojo message or a note letting me know. We need to let the museum know how many are attending and pay by mid February. I have 2 more permission slips to send out for two more trips. See dates below. I will be sending out more permission slips this week.

Valentine’s day – Thank you to everyone for all the Valentine’s candies, gift cards and flowers. I felt very loved.

ELA – This week we continue Unit 6 with Unit 6 Week 3– Spelling – Ou as in how and out, Grammar- Standard English U6 W3 Spelling practice
Our essay on Edison vs. Bell should be complete. We will be editing them this week.

For Math we are starting Module 4 – we took Topic A quiz on Wednesday and did the retake on Friday. There will be a retake on Tuesday for students 4, 7 and 21. Please study the study guide. We will complete lessons 8, 9, 10, 11. M4 Topic A Study Guide M4 Topic A Study Guide Answers

We will take the M4 Topic B quiz on Thursday. Here is the Study Guide and Answers.

Social Studies – We will be working on Geography.

Science – Environments and Survival Chapter 1  We took our Science Test on Friday.  Students will be given a chance for a retake on Tuesday. Please study with this study guide and answers.

Upcoming dates:

February 17 – No school – President’s day

February 25 – No school – Professional development day

March 21 – End of Marking period

March 21 – Field trip to Cranbrook – more information coming soon.

March 24-31 – No School – Spring Break

April 2 – Field trip to the Outdoor Adventure Center

April 4 – Field trip to the Henry Ford – Permission slip was sent on Thursday.

Lena is will continue to be Star of the Week this week. Lulu will start on 2/17

Field Trips – Please return the permission slips for our trip on April 4 to the Henry Ford museum. We need to let the museum know how many are attending and pay by mid February. I have 2 more permission slips to send out for two more trips. See dates below.

Valentine’s day – we will be passing Valentine’s cards and treats on Friday 2/14. Please make sure you have a card for each classmate. Please make sure they sign their name on each card and to their classmates name in the To section of each card. I will send a list of names on Class Dojo. Feel free to decorate a box or bag to serve as a mailbox to collect their valentine’s cards and treats.

ELA – This week we are on Unit 6 Week 2 – Spelling – Long oo, short oo, Grammar – Adjective and Adverbs. We are completing our essay on Edison vs. Bell.

For Math we are starting Module 4 – we should complete lessons 4,5 Topic A quiz on Wednesday and lesson 6, 7 8 , I will post the study guide as soon as I create it.

Social Studies – We will be working on Week 10

Science – Environments and Survival Chapter 1 Science Test – Students will have a science test this week. I will post a study guide and exact date as soon as I make it.

Upcoming dates:

February 17 – No school – President’s day

February 25 – No school – Professional development day

March 21 – End of Marking period

March 21 – Field trip to Cranbrook – more information coming soon.

March 24-31 – No School – Spring Break

April 2 – Field trip to the Outdoor Adventure Center

April 4 – Field trip to the Henry Ford – Permission slip was sent on Thursday.

Lena is our new star of the week starting on February 3rd (My birthday)

Valentine’s day – we will be passing Valentine’s cards and treats on Friday 2/14. Please make sure you have a card for each classmate. Please make sure they sign their name on each card and to their classmates name in the To section of each card. I will send a list of names on Class Dojo. Feel free to decorate a box or bag to serve as a mailbox to collect their valentine’s cards and treats.

Students will need to study for their Social studies Make up test – review the  Social studies study guide with the students and have students redo their test if they didn’t get 100%.

Review the math study guide – Have students who didn’t pass the test retake it. M3 Assessment Study Guide

M3 Assessment Study Guide Answers

This week we are on Unit 6 Week 1 – Spelling – Irregular Plurals, Grammar – Irregular Plural Nouns – U6 W1 Spelling practice

For Math we are starting Module 4 – we should complete lessons 1-5, if we get to all these lessons this week we will take the Topic A test on Monday. I will post the study guide as soon as I create it.

Social Studies – We will be working on Week 10 – Location and take a quiz on Friday.

Science – Environments and Survival

Upcoming dates:

February 17 – No school – President’s day

February 25 – No school – Professional development day

March 21 – End of Marking period

March 21 – Field trip to Cranbrook – more information coming soon.

March 24-31 – No School – Spring Break

April 2 – Field trip to the Outdoor Adventure Center

April 4 – Field trip to the Henry Ford – Permission slip was sent on Thursday.