From the desk of Mrs.Orton

May 16, 2011

Thought: “Man's heart away from nature becomes hard.” 

                      ~Standing Bear

Upcoming Dates:

May 16^th- State Reports Due/ Swim Day/Afterschool Math

May 18^th- Middle School Tour/Discovery Park 9-12/Early Out

May 20^th- Field Day- Wear sunblock, good shoes, water

                   bottle…-we will be outside for the majority of the

                   day.

May 23^rd- Fieldtrip to Zion 9:00a.m

                   Parents going- Crawford, Garant’s, Hatch,

                   Stephens, Togisala and Pulisipher.

                   Chaperones- You are welcome to ride the bus with us or follow behind in your own car.  You will need to get on the bus with us when we enter the park if you don’t want to pay admission. Thank you for coming!

May 24^th- Bike Rodeo

May 26^th- School Movie

May 27^th- Last Day of School Assembly

Utah Core Update:

We have completed End of Level Testing!!  Our class worked very hard to review and hopefully did their best.  My REWARD to the class this week-NO HOMEWORK!!!

Last week to pass off Patriot Award!!

We will be passing off State Reports this week and completing review in math, spelling, writing, science, reading and social studies.

Thank you! valerie.orton@ironmail.org, 586-2840 or send a note.

              

From the desk of Mrs. Orton

May 9, 2011

Thought: Stephen Covey-“Strength lies in differences, not in similarities.”

Upcoming Dates:

May 9^th-13^th- END OF LEVEL TESTING

May 9^th- Afterschool Math 3:30-4:00

May 11^th- Early Out

May 16^th- State Reports Due and Aquatic Center Swim Day 1-3p.m.

May 18^th- Middle School Tour 9am

May 20^th- Field Day

Thank you for coming to support your student at the Maturation Program and encouraging 100% attendance during our End Of Level Testing.  Remind your student to get plenty of rest and eat a good breakfast this week!

MOMS!!--I hope that you were able to have a Happy Mother’s Day!

Utah State Core Update:

Math- Reviewing Vocabulary and Concepts for Testing

Reading- Reviewing Vocabulary and Concepts for Testing

Science- Reviewing Vocabulary and Concepts for Testing

Social Studies- The Great Depression and WWII** This will be the last week to pass

                    off anything from your Patriot Award Book.

Writing- STATE REPORT DUE MAY 16^th-Monday  Notice attached papers

Questions or comments: valerie.orton@ironmail.org, School 586-2840 or send an email with your student.  I’m sad to see the year coming to an end.  I love your kids! –Mrs.O

From the desk of Mrs.Orton…

May 2, 2010

Thought: “ Be happy. It's one way of being wise.”

                        -Sidonie Gabrielle Colette

WAY TO GO CLASS!!..for your performance in our 5^th Grade Flag Ceremony.  I’m proud of all of you.

Upcoming Dates:

May 2-6^th- END OF LEVEL TESTING

May 2- Teacher Requests Due

            Afterschool Math 3:30-4:00

May 4^th- Early Out

May 6^th- Maturation Program 2:00 p.m. Your student is allowed to go home with you afterwards if you would like.

Utah State Core Update:

Math- Reviewing Important Concepts and Vocabulary

Spelling- Lesson #29

Science- Matter- Physical and Chemical Change

Reading- Reviewing Important Concepts and Vocabulary

Social Studies- The Great Depression and World War II

         I can’t believe we are in the last month of school! I’ve really enjoyed getting to know each of your children. I will sure miss them! Please encourage 100% attendance, eating a good breakfast and getting enough sleep the next two weeks.

         WANTED: Healthy Snack Donations:

Granola Bars, Cereal to put in baggies, drinks, fruit, veggies, any kind of fun snacks. Just send with your student this week.

         Thank you for all of your support. If you have any questions please call the school 586-2840, valerie.orton@ironmail.org or send a note.