Ms. Martin's Fifth Grade

Dear Parents,

I would like to welcome you and your child to the fourth grade. We can look forward to many exciting and rewarding experiences as the year progresses.

Language Arts and Technology across the curriculum is a priority and will involve several Project Based Learning activities allowing students to express their creative talents. Some supplies will be provided.

The following organizational materials and supplies are optional but would be helpful to your child throughout the year:

   school box (storage for pencils, markers, color pencils, etc.)

   color pencils (mapping skills/social studies, language arts, projects, etc.)

   think markers (language arts, projects, etc.)

   liquid paper or white out (all subjects)

   extra number 2 pencils

   extra paper

   glue stick

  one-subject (100 pages) spiral notebook (math journal)

NOTE: We have limited space; therefore, it is preferred students do not bring Trapper Keepers/Large Binders.

If you would like to donate a box of Kleenex to our classroom, it would be greatly appreciated. In addition, students will need a read-to-self book and a healthy snack the first full day of school (Tuesday, August 28).

Your cooperation and assistance, throughout the school year, will be most appreciated.

                                                                                                  Thank you,

                                                                                                   Ms. Martin

Good Afternoon,

I wanted to let my previous parents know, I was recently informed I will be teaching fourth grade for the 2018-19 school year.

It has been a pleasure working with your child, and I wish them the best in fifth grade! I will miss each one of them greatly!

Sincerely,

Kelly L. Martin

Dear Parents,

I would like to welcome you and your child to the fourth grade. We can look forward to many exciting and rewarding experiences as the year progresses.

Language Arts and Technology across the curriculum is a priority and will involve several Project Based Learning activities allowing students to express their creative talents. Some supplies will be provided.

The following organizational materials and supplies are optional but would be helpful to your child throughout the year:

   school box (storage for pencils, markers, color pencils, etc.)

   color pencils (mapping skills/social studies, language arts, projects, etc.)

   think markers (language arts, projects, etc.)

   liquid paper or white out (all subjects)

   extra number 2 pencils

   extra paper

   glue stick

  one-subject (100 pages) spiral notebook (math journal)

NOTE: We have limited space; therefore, it is preferred students do not bring Trapper Keepers/Large Binders.

If you would like to donate a box of Kleenex to our classroom, it would be greatly appreciated. In addition, students will need a read-to-self book and a healthy snack the first full day of school (Tuesday, August 28).

Your cooperation and assistance, throughout the school year, will be most appreciated.

                                                                                                  Thank you,

                                                                                                   Ms. Martin

To help avoid summer loss, I am recommending the following for the fourth graders moving to fifth grade:

-Read 1-2 chapter books at their reading level (100 pages or more).

-Complete one math box page from their Everyday Math Journal a week.

Have a Wonderful Summer!!!!  Happy Eid!!!!

The Fifth Grade Honors Assembly will begin at 9:15 AM.

In order to accomodate all parents, grandparents, etc., the Fifth Grade Honors Program is being moved outside on the front lawn. There will be enough chairs for 100 parents, etc. To be safe, you may want to bring portable/foldable lawn chairs.

We have a PA system; however, it will be important to watch the noise level to ensure all students are honored respectfully.

After the assembly, students will return to their classroom to receive their class gift and say last goodbyes. I want one last hug:(

You can meet your child in the gym. Refreshments and the slideshow will be located in the gym.

Parents,

You can participate in an easy fundraising opportunity that encourages summer learning!  For every Daily Summer Activities workbook sold, Howard Elementary will earn $8.00!  The students that fully complete the workbook and return it in the fall will be rewarded.

Just click on the link below:

https://www.evan-moor.com/t/summer-activities-fundraiser-order

Please include Howard’s school code SUM8033 in the coupon code box to earn the credit and free shipping to your home!  Hurry, this offer is valid until 6/30/18.

Have a Great Summer 🙂

We will leave by 10:00 Am and return to Howard by 3:15 PM.

Pack the following: lunch money, suit, towel and sunscreen. Students may wear their swimsuit.

Fourth Graders will have a sub.

Summer Learning: Math and Literacy

Dear Parent/Guardian,

      According to Johns Hopkins University, the effects of summer learning loss can result in nearly a three-month loss in grade-level equivalency in math and a two-month loss in grade-level equivalency in reading.  In order to close the summer learning loss gap in reading and math, middle school students will be  expected to complete Summer Learning before they return in the fall.  Teachers will grade the completed summer work when school opens in August.  Below are the expectations for math and literacy.  Thank you so much for supporting your child’s development through summer learning.

Math:

• Complete 60 minutes of Khan Academy a week (Practice only, videos will not count), based on their NWEA level.
• Students need to access Khan through Clever from the Dearborn Schools Student page.

             DO NOT LOG IN FROM THE STUDENT’S PERSONAL  ACCOUNT

Literacy:

• Read 3-5 books from your building’s recommended reading list.
• Be prepared to present a Book Talk in September when you return to school.
• Book Talk rubric

All Middle School libraries will be open every Wednesday between 9 am and 11 am.

Recommended Summer Book List for Incoming 6th Graders

All students attending Bryant Middle School must read 3-5 books over the course of the summer.  Then, they must select one of the books to present to the class as a Book Talk upon returning to school in the Fall. (Details about the assignment will be shared by your Language Arts teacher in the Fall). Here are some recommendations but you are encouraged to use your lexile level from the Spring Reading NWEA to choose a high interest book of your choice that will challenge your reading ability.

**********Please choose a chapter book and not a graphic novel.***********

Crash by Jerry Spinelli                                                  Lexile: 560

Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson Lexile: 580

Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli Lexile: 590

The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill Lexile: 640

Pictures of Hollis Woods by Patricia Giff                           Lexile: 650

Ella Enchanted by Gail Levine                                         Lexile: 670

Number the Stars by Lois Lowry                                    Lexile: 670

The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo                     Lexile: 670

A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park                        Lexile: 720

A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle                         Lexile: 740

Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh                                 Lexile: 760

Refugee by Alan Gratz                                                  Lexile: 800

Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson                     Lexile: 810

Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli                                       Lexile: 820

Matilda by Roald Dahl                                                       Lexile: 840

Lost in the Pacific, 1942 by Tod Olson                            Lexile: 880

The Watsons go to Birmingham by Christopher Paul Curtis Lexile: 920

Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick                              Lexile: 930

Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis                       Lexile: 950

Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell                      Lexile: 1000

As of today, twelve students have not returned their permission slip for Dairy Queen.

If you need another copy, check the blog.