From the desk of Mrs. Orton

May 20, 2013

Quote: “ Set your sights high, the higher the better. Expect the most wonderful things to happen, not in the future but right now. Realize that nothing is too good. Allow absolutely nothing to hamper you or hold you up in any way.” Eileen Caddy

This is our last newsletter of the year. I’ve had a wonderful year teaching each of your children. I am sad to say good-bye! Have a wonderful summer!!

**May Reading Calendar Due

**Please bring 1 new ($1) and  1 used item for our Class Auction on Friday!!

Upcoming Dates:

May 20^th- Field Trip to Canyon Park

May 21^st- Bike Rodeo/ READ-A-THON-Bring Books, Snacks and pillow

              Happy Birthday Chandi

May 22^nd- STATE REPORT POSTER due/ Happy Birthday

               Shaydon/Early Out

May 23^rd- Canyon View Middle School Tour/ School Movie

May 24^th- “Donuts and Dedications” Class Party 

              Final Assembly 11:00am-Parents Welcome

              (5^th grade will be singing and recognized for Graduating)

              Class Auction- Bring two items to sell

              Dismiss at 2:30

Core Update -

             I will be sending home an END OF YEAR PRINT OUT with important information to read over with your student concerning each area of the State of Utah Core Curriculum this year.  Please encourage your student to keep reading and learning over the summer.  I would also make sure you are getting updates about Middle School.  Thank you for your support.

Questions, comments or concerns:valerie.orton@ironmail.org, 586-2840 or send a note with your student. Thank You!!

From the desk of Mrs. Orton

May 13, 2013

Quote: Thank you for all the nice Teacher Appreciation

Gifts. I hope everyone was able to celebrate their MOM on Mother’s Day. Have a great week!

Upcoming Dates:

May 13^th- Happy Summer B-Day Holden

May 14^th- Reading Level Assessment Testing

May 15^th- Happy Summer B-Day Malabry/CMS Tour Fieldtrip/

NOTE FROM CEDAR MIDDLE SCHOOL...we will be handing out the 6th grade schedules this Wednesday from 2 - 4 pm in the conference room across from the main office.  If they aren't able to come Wednesday, parents can pick them up Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday the week after school gets out. Whatever is not picked up at that point will be mailed home. The students are more than welcome to come, but the packets/schedule will only be given to parents. 

CANYON VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL- OPEN HOUSE in the FALL

May 16^th- Walk-a-thon 9:30am/ Last Day to turn in library books

May 17^th- Field Day- wear sunblock and bring water

May 21^st- Happy Summer BDAY Chandi- Bike Rodeo 9:15 am

May 22^nd- STATE REPORT POSTER DUE- Happy Summer Bday 
               Shaydon

May 23^rd- School Movie-Happy Summer B-Day Amber

May 24^th- Class Party and Final Assembly 11:00-Dismiss at 2:30

Core Update –GREAT JOB ON TESTING!! I WILL SEND THEIR RESULTS WITH END OF LEVEL GRADES-WE ARE CELEBRATING WITH BANANA SPLITS

Math- Review Vocabulary and Chps.1-19

Spelling/Vocabulary- No spelling test this week

Science- Review Landforms, Heredity, Matter, Electricity and Magnetism

Social Studies- NO HOMEWORK to complete your State Report

Reading- Small Group Novels and “What’s the Big Idea, Ben Franklin” and ‘Lewis and Clark”  

Language/Writing- Mysteries of Harris Burdick Story

Questions, comments or concerns:valerie.orton@ironmail.org, 586-2840 or send a note with your student. Thank You!!

From the desk of Mrs. Orton

May 6, 2013

Quote: “ You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them.”  ~Michael Jordan

Upcoming Dates:

APRIL READING CALENDAR AND FAVORITE RECIPE PAST DUE

No charging on lunch accounts starting May 1st

May 6^th- State Reports Assigned-Due May 22nd

May 8^th- Happy BDay Lindsay- SCIENCE TESTING 9am

May 9^th- Reading Level Assessment Testing 10am

May 10^th- Happy Summer BDay Max- SCIENCE TESTING 1:00pm

May 10^th- Last day to pass off for Patriot Award/AR Cut Off Date

May 12^th- Happy Mother’s Day :)

Core Update

IT IS CRUCIAL THAT YOUR STUDENT ATTENDS SCHOOL-WE ARE NOW TESTING:)  Please encourage your student to go to bed early and eat a good breakfast each day. Thanks for your support!

I have sent home the MAY UTIPS HOMEWORK INCENTIVE!! This is your students nightly homework if a computer is available in your home. I’ve extended the Banana Split reward to May 10^th. UTIPS ARE A GREAT REVIEW AT HOME!!

Math- Review Vocabulary and Chps.1-19

Spelling/Vocabulary- No spelling test this week and Review

Science- Review Landforms, Heredity, Matter, Electricity and Magnetism

Social Studies-War in Vietnam, The United States and Its Neighbors and The United States as a World Leader

Reading- Small Group Novels and “What’s the Big Idea, Ben Franklin”- We are enjoying the book WONDER as our Read Aloud. Please share your love for reading with your student!

Language/Writing- Grammar and Review

Questions, comments or concerns:valerie.orton@ironmail.org, 586-2840 or send a note with your student. Thank You!!