Thursday, April 7, 2011
Hi Parents, Well, April will be a bit quieter, but then in May we have lots planned! There are a few important items I wanted to share with you: First, next Tuesday, April 12, is our school informational night. From 6 to 8 PM beginning in the cafeteria there will be lots of information to be shared about Bromley and Middle School; in particular FIFTH grade! I have discussed this with your children and strongly encourage all kids to attend this important meeting. I told the kids to come ready to learn lots about Middle School and FIFTH grade! After the meeting they can go upstairs with their parents or guardians and visit Middle School, meet the teachers, and ask any questions they or you may have! Also on April 12 and 13 there will be a Scholastic Book Fair at the school. The hours of the fair are on a flyer that is in this week's Friday folder. Also I am sending home a flyer from Toys R Us. This is the new store on Highway 7 and I-25. I am very proud of this new Toys R Us and Babies are Us because my husband, Andy, is the General Manager. The Grand Opening is April 8 - 15 and I knew if you are going to go check out this new state-of-the-art store like I am this weekend you would love to be able to save $5.00 on a purchase. Next, I am sending home with your children the last and final project of the year! Yipee! It is a sheet for kids to go over with you and decide what they would like to become experts about pertaining to Colorado History. Maybe it is the Native Americans that have lived here for a very long time, trappers, miners, or maybe one person in particular. Please help your child decide on the project topic (similar to how we did this during Middle Ages Unit), sign it, and return on Monday. I will then copy the project criteria and send it home by next Wednesday. This project is due April 26. One last thing: I am in need of empty, not torn up, cereal boxes - 23 to be exact - for a project that we will do in-class on the last 2 weeks of school. Please feel free to send them whenever you may have them. Have a super month, Jan
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Hi Everyone, I know I blog everyday with assignments and class news, but I thought with all the happenings going on this month it would be helpful for parents to have access to all of this information in more detail! So here goes!!
Guest speaker:
First we have an excellent guest speaker that comes to give presentations every year during our unit on the Middle Ages. Marleah Haberkamp will be visiting the fourth grade classes Monday, February 7 and Friday, February 11 from 2 to 3 each afternoon. Monday she will be discussing and demonstrating dress (or costumes) of the Middle Ages. On Friday she will talk about jousting, knighthood, and war craft. We would love anyone that would like to come to do so!
Valentine's Day Party!
Next, We will have our Valentine's Day Party February 14, from 2:15 to 3:15. This is a low key type party since the kids just enjoy eating a few cookies and chips, and handing out and opening their Valentines. As with any other activity or party, you are welcome to come by if you wish!
PROJECTS!
Also, I sent home information last week about the project students have been assigned. Each student was to choose a project (or topic) they wanted to learn more about from the era of the Middle Ages. Then each student talked to their parents and on Friday I sent home the actual project criteria for each individual project the students chose. These projects are due February 24, the same day as our Middle Ages feast (event)! If you have questions, please feel free to contact me via email, phone or planner.
Hear Ye, Hear Ye!
In the realm of Bromleyham Palace our King: Donovan, our Queen: Cady, and our Crier: Whitney so proclaim February 24 to be Feast Day!
Medieval Feast - Programme!
On February 24 we will be having a program to demonstrate our students, your children's, hard work! It is mandatory that all students attend. We are asking parents to help us by attending without small children, and with a food item, (as outlined in the form sent home last week) to make the feast part as fun as the program part. Students will receive grades for this program in music and social studies. They can't wait to show you all their hard work! They will sing, dance, play their recorders, juggle; and highlighted will be the projects and items they have made in Art, P.E., Music, Tech, and class. We will be designing sets, making illuminated letters, "stain" glass windows, tapestries, Coat of Arms (researching their own families), guilds (jobs), knights, castles, projects, and many other items they will be working on. We have to keep some of it as a surprise as we transform the cafeteria of Bromley East Charter School into Bromleyham Palace!
Parents Help Needed!
If you can help we need parents to come to help us set up and "decorate" the cafeteria at 2:30 on February 24. We also need parents on February 21, 22, and 23 to help with our in-class projects and sets. Please plan on coming on those days at 2 to 3:15. Please let your child's teacher know if you will be coming in. Thanks in advance for your help!
If you are in need of help with your child's costume for the feast, just remember - KEEP IT SIMPLE! Use the Internet, keyword Middle Ages costumes. We don't expect rented or over the top costumes, keep it fun, but still make them look authentic!
Math
I am so excited with how many kids know their math facts. When these kids set goals, they also are determined to meet them. Early in the year the class and I talked about goals and many of the kids stated they wanted to know their facts.
We decided by the end of December multiplication facts need to be mastered. If your child has not mastered their facts please use the Internet, fact cards, and drill and practice to help them at home. A great site to use is; learninggamesforkids.com
Finally, I have also sent home info. about our next Field Trip - the form is due by Feb. 18.
Jump Rope for heart info. also came home last Friday, and money is due February 22.
Parent Teacher Conferences:
Last, but not least, I sent home conference forms last week also. Please send them back with your first, second, and third choices. I will send back a confirmation by Friday February 11.
Thanks so much for your continued support!
Have a super week and stay warm!
Jan
Guest speaker:
First we have an excellent guest speaker that comes to give presentations every year during our unit on the Middle Ages. Marleah Haberkamp will be visiting the fourth grade classes Monday, February 7 and Friday, February 11 from 2 to 3 each afternoon. Monday she will be discussing and demonstrating dress (or costumes) of the Middle Ages. On Friday she will talk about jousting, knighthood, and war craft. We would love anyone that would like to come to do so!
Valentine's Day Party!
Next, We will have our Valentine's Day Party February 14, from 2:15 to 3:15. This is a low key type party since the kids just enjoy eating a few cookies and chips, and handing out and opening their Valentines. As with any other activity or party, you are welcome to come by if you wish!
PROJECTS!
Also, I sent home information last week about the project students have been assigned. Each student was to choose a project (or topic) they wanted to learn more about from the era of the Middle Ages. Then each student talked to their parents and on Friday I sent home the actual project criteria for each individual project the students chose. These projects are due February 24, the same day as our Middle Ages feast (event)! If you have questions, please feel free to contact me via email, phone or planner.
Hear Ye, Hear Ye!
In the realm of Bromleyham Palace our King: Donovan, our Queen: Cady, and our Crier: Whitney so proclaim February 24 to be Feast Day!
Medieval Feast - Programme!
On February 24 we will be having a program to demonstrate our students, your children's, hard work! It is mandatory that all students attend. We are asking parents to help us by attending without small children, and with a food item, (as outlined in the form sent home last week) to make the feast part as fun as the program part. Students will receive grades for this program in music and social studies. They can't wait to show you all their hard work! They will sing, dance, play their recorders, juggle; and highlighted will be the projects and items they have made in Art, P.E., Music, Tech, and class. We will be designing sets, making illuminated letters, "stain" glass windows, tapestries, Coat of Arms (researching their own families), guilds (jobs), knights, castles, projects, and many other items they will be working on. We have to keep some of it as a surprise as we transform the cafeteria of Bromley East Charter School into Bromleyham Palace!
Parents Help Needed!
If you can help we need parents to come to help us set up and "decorate" the cafeteria at 2:30 on February 24. We also need parents on February 21, 22, and 23 to help with our in-class projects and sets. Please plan on coming on those days at 2 to 3:15. Please let your child's teacher know if you will be coming in. Thanks in advance for your help!
If you are in need of help with your child's costume for the feast, just remember - KEEP IT SIMPLE! Use the Internet, keyword Middle Ages costumes. We don't expect rented or over the top costumes, keep it fun, but still make them look authentic!
Math
I am so excited with how many kids know their math facts. When these kids set goals, they also are determined to meet them. Early in the year the class and I talked about goals and many of the kids stated they wanted to know their facts.
We decided by the end of December multiplication facts need to be mastered. If your child has not mastered their facts please use the Internet, fact cards, and drill and practice to help them at home. A great site to use is; learninggamesforkids.com
Finally, I have also sent home info. about our next Field Trip - the form is due by Feb. 18.
Jump Rope for heart info. also came home last Friday, and money is due February 22.
Parent Teacher Conferences:
Last, but not least, I sent home conference forms last week also. Please send them back with your first, second, and third choices. I will send back a confirmation by Friday February 11.
Thanks so much for your continued support!
Have a super week and stay warm!
Jan
Monday, November 22, 2010
Book Fair at Barnes and Noble!!!!
On December 6, from 5:o0 to 9 PM at the Westminster Barnes and Noble Book Seller, (92 nd and Sheridan store), there will be a book fair, activites, discounts, games, scavenger hunts, music, and art work by our kids that will be on display. There will also be prizes and give-aways for Bromley East parents and children. I will be there all evening! Barnes and Nobles will donate a percentage of all sales to our school for the week of December 6 to 12th. The kick off date is the 6th, but if you shop in the store up to December 12 and let them know you want the proceeds to be donated to Bromley.
Can't wait to see you there!
Jan
Can't wait to see you there!
Jan
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Recent Happenings!!!
Our class has been very busy. Miss Carter and my reading class made infomercials last week and presented them. The purpose of this activity was to explore different ways that companies market their products. This was an extension activity and 2 groups even did power points! Also there are several upper level girls working with Mrs. Harrell to set up a blog called Girls Against Bullying, please go to this link to view with your child and respond. The girls are anxious to see some responses to their comments from other Bromley students. I have viewed the site and they are doing an excellent job!http://https://mail.bromleyeastcs.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=c639c58c878549a28282fafa69e1a8b2&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.facebook.com%2fl.php%3fu%3dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.bromleygirlsstandingstrong.blogspot.com%252F%26h%3d67fad
One last item see attached some photos of recent activities - Harvest Hop and Twin Day (see our face book page also) see below for 2 pics!!! These were fun days! My philosophy is; we work hard when it is time to work, and we also "play" hard when it is time to play. Our school wide philosophy is: Reach for the Stars, Be There (be present during class time), Choose your Attitude, and "Have Fun!' We will be completing our in-class three week research project on Bats and Spiders this week. Please look for these to be gracing our halls soon (I will keep them up until Christmas break)!
Have a super Thanksgiving, and please come by to see what we are up to anytime....
Jan
One last item see attached some photos of recent activities - Harvest Hop and Twin Day (see our face book page also) see below for 2 pics!!! These were fun days! My philosophy is; we work hard when it is time to work, and we also "play" hard when it is time to play. Our school wide philosophy is: Reach for the Stars, Be There (be present during class time), Choose your Attitude, and "Have Fun!' We will be completing our in-class three week research project on Bats and Spiders this week. Please look for these to be gracing our halls soon (I will keep them up until Christmas break)!
Have a super Thanksgiving, and please come by to see what we are up to anytime....
Jan
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