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June 6:  Snow School Field Day Sign Up Genius

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The Franklin Covey Leader in Me Program requires parental input each year.  Please take a few minutes and take the survey that is listed above.  Your thoughts are appreciated and are needed to comply with the original Leader in Me Grant that Snow School received three years ago.  Your time and input are appreciated!  Many thanks!  Th Snow School Leader in Me Lighthouse Team

Reminder that we are collecting donations for our end of the school picnic.  4th grades theme is “Roblox/Legos” and 5th grades theme is “Gift Card Tree”.  Please send in any donations by MAY 29th so the PTA has time to get the raffle baskets ready for the June 8th picnic.

4th grade Spelling words (/oo/ sound):  bloom, boost, cartoon, proof, choose, balloon, stool, broom, loose, tooth

Content Area:  scarcity, choice, price, substitute, decision

5th grade Spelling words (“ambi'” and “aero”):  ambiguous, ambient, ambiance, ambidextrous, ambition, aerobics, aerodynamic, aerospace, aeronautics, aerosol

Content Area:  pictorial, representation, development, growth, diagram

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the wonderful moms in our lives!  I hope you enjoyed your special day!

Reminder that this Wednesday, May 16th is a LATE START.  The first bell will ring at 9:35 a.m.

Reminder that 5th graders need to turn in their Stout Elective Form by this Friday, May 18th.

5th grade students should wear their Snow Class of 2018 blue shirt next Tuesday, May 22nd for our annual 5th grade picture.

4/5 Snow Concert is next Wednesday, May 23rd at 6:30 p.m.  More information should be coming home from Mr. Stinson and Ms. Oren.

NWEA testing begins this week.  We will take the ELA NWEA this Thursday, then continue over the next few weeks with Math, Science and Language.  It is your child’s goal to show at least a year’s growth since the Fall 2017 tests.  A report will be sent home at the end of the year with your child’s final report card.

Reminder that we are collecting donations for our end of the school picnic.  4th grades theme is “Roblox/Legos” and 5th grades theme is “Gift Card Tree”.  Please send in any donations by MAY 29th so the PTA has time to get the raffle baskets ready for the June 8th picnic.

All 5th graders received a packet today during our Stout Orientation.  In the packet, they need to fill out their choice for electives for 6th grade and return the paper to school by Friday, May 18th.  If they do not make a choice of electives, Stout will choose for the student.  So think carefully, make your choice, and return your paper to school.

The folder also contains a suggested supply list, health appraisal, and a pre-participation physical.  Questions can be answered during the Stout Parent Orientation on May 31st from 6:00-7:00 pm.

Thank you to the Snow PTA for a wonderful lunch for Teacher Appreciation Day! Everything was delicious and is truly appreciated!

4th grade Spelling words (compound words):  paperweight, overhead, backyard, grandparent, waterproof, popcorn, undertake, blindfold, bookcase, yourself

Content Area:  organism, ecosystem, community, population, habitat

5th grade Spelling words (abbreviations – you only need to know how to spell the abbreviation):  Dr. – doctor, Jr. – junior, dept. – department, hyw. – highway, appt. – appointment, ex. – example, govt. – government, est. – established, lbs. – pounds, Sr. – senior

Content Area:  festival, cast, character, memorize, finalize

Reminder that the 5th grade concert for Band/Orchestra is tonight at Edsel Ford.  Students should arrive at 6:00 and the performance is at 6:30 p.m.

Reminder that this Friday, May 11th is the 6th grade orientation for our 5th graders from 9:00-11:00 a.m.  We will be going to Stout on a bus.  Please turn in your permission slip if you haven’t already done so.

Thank you to the Eljahmi family for donating a box of tissue to the classroom.

Reminder that the 4th graders are taking the Math M-Step this Tuesday and Wednesday.  If students do not complete it by then, they will be pulled out of the room on Thursday to complete the test.

Upcoming dates:  5th grade class picture on May 22nd.  Wear your class of 2018 Snow Shirt.  4/5th concert on May 23rd.  More information to come from Mr. Stinson and Ms. Oren.

If any students need another copy of the upcoming musical lyrics, please go to Mr. Stinson’s blog.  The password to access the information is “howl5”.  Students were already given a copy of the music.  If they have lost it, they will have to print another copy from home.

Greetings, Snow Instrumental Families!

Our Band and Strings classes have been working so hard this year. Students learned how to play their instrument, read music, and work together. We look forward to presenting what we can do together at two music concerts!

Edsel Ford Feeder Track Concert

Date: Monday, May 7, 2018

Student Arrival: 6:00 p.m.

Performance: 6:30 p.m.

Location: EFHS Gymnasium

Please enter through the Gym or Cafeteria

Attire: Dress to impress in your springtime best!

A cafeteria table will be assigned to Snow Elementary.

Eight schools will be performing!

Snow Instrumental Music Concert

Date: Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Student Arrival: 6:00 p.m.

Performance: 6:30 p.m.

Location: Snow Gymnasium

Please enter through the Gym or Cafeteria

Attire: Dress to impress in your springtime best!

Concerts are required as part of their instrumental music experience. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at orens@dearbornschools.org. Let’s pull together and have a great show!

Musically,

Ms. Oren

Pictures from today’s field trip.