Week of December 21, 2015

Dear Families ~

On Tuesday, December 22, we plan to watch part of a PG-rated film, Alabama Moon.  We are reading this book in class, and we will watch only as much of the movie as we have read (of the book).  It has a “Family Approved” endorsement.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1300155/

Week of December 14

Thank you so much for your support during the Can Drive!    Fifth grade brought in about 600 food items and played a huge, huge part in SATEC's success!  We made a chart of our homerooms' progress (below).

A general reminder: We have school next Monday and Tuesday (12/21 + 12/22).

The Assignments page for this week has been updated.

Week of December 7

If you can’t fly, then run.  If you can’t run, then walk.  If you can’t walk, then crawl.  But whatever you are doing, keep moving forward.   - Martin Luther King Jr.   (submitted by MB)


As a reminder, our Jay Peak trip originally scheduled for Tuesday, December 8, was cancelled. It will be rescheduled for a later date.

This Wednesday, SATEC is taking part in the "Hour of Code" and 5th Grade will take part in the afternoon. Students will have the chance to learn and apply basic computer coding skills.

Jay Peak...not this month, though!

Week of November 30, 2015

Welcome to winter weather!  Please remember that on most days we will still be outside for recess, so students should have clothing items to help them stay warm and protected (gloves, hats, scarves, boots, etc.).

Quote submitted by T.D. "Observe good faith and justice toward all nations.  Cultivate peace and harmony with all."  - George Washington

Important dates coming up:

   Tuesday, December 8 is our first trip to Jay Peak.  Conditions may be checked here:  http://jaypeakresort.com/skiing-riding/the-mountain/conditions-weather

  Wednesday, December 16 is the next Independent Reading (IR) due date.  Students should still have the necessary information, expectations, and sample rubric in their IR folders.

Wednesday, November 18

Please note that a few final Jay Peak forms need to be submitted (your student should know if they need to return anything).  Students who can join us for the December 8 trip were fitted for boots today.

Also, we are taking part in a canned food drive (competition) with other grades here at SATEC.  Students do not have to bring in any items, but if it is possible to do so, we greatly appreciate it!  We will keep a tally of the number of cans collected in Mr. Murphy's room.  This is for the Operation Happiness Food Drive.  Thank you in advance for any support you can offer!

Mr. Gleim's homework is posted on the assignments tab.

Week of November 16

Please note that students' forms for our December 8 Jay Peak trip are due back as soon as possible.  Mrs. Branon is trying to organize 82 sets of forms!!

Veterans' Day parade watchers ~ we had a successful parade and ceremony last week, and the afternoon school celebration movies went very well. 

November 11 and 12, 2015

Veterans' Day parade watchers ~ we had a successful parade and ceremony, and the afternoon school celebration movies went very well.

Students have received their forms for Jay Peak.  Forms need to be returned early next week.  For our first trip, students may choose between downhill skiing and boarding.  Lessons will be offered at the mountain.

Week of November 9

Please remember that students will be walking to Taylor Park on Veterans' Day for a ceremony.  The weather should be decent, and we look forward to representing our school and community while respecting our Veterans' service!

New homework has been posted.  Also, Jay Peak dates are available in the "Field Trip" tab.

November 4

Science & Math Homework: November 4

Math - Math's Mate due on Friday: Term 1 Sheet 2

Science: Students will begin on a science project on Tuesday. Students will have a rubric to describe this project and a due date for their oral presentation for parents to sign.

Week of November 2, 2015

New homework assignments are posted for Language Arts and Social Studies.

Thank you for coming in to the parent-teacher conferences!

November 2015

"Courage is fear holding on a minute longer." - General George S. Patton (submitted by K.M.)


Upcoming events:

It's been a pleasure having you with us for conferences!  Thank you for "subscribing" to the blog; we are working out a few kinks and hope it will begin sending update messages to you soon!

Recent Media:  Masks from Art class are ready!

 Learning about biomes, including the temperate deciduous forest!

Working on a Deep, Dark, and Dangerous puppet show book report!

Week of September 21, 2015

Class news!