Hello Parents,
I hope you are staying cool in this hot weather!
Last week our students successfully completed the Terra Nova Tests. Thank you for getting your child to school on time!
This coming week in Literacy we will complete our novel studies. Assignments are due Wednesday, May 30. We will also complete our class newspaper.
In Math, we have a visitor coming to teach a special lesson regarding algebra. We will continue our regular studies in Measurement, Multiplication, or Large Numbers.
In Social Studies we will continue our studies of the Seven Wonders of the ancient World. Students will also begin their presentations of the Ancient China Projects. Presentations begin Thursday, May 31.
In Science we will continue our study of electricity.
Here are some reminders for the coming weeks:
Monday, May 28 is Memorial Day. There is no school.
On Tuesday, May 29, Reading Records are due.
On Wednesday, May 30, novel study assignments are due.
On Thursday, May 31, all work on the Ancient China Presentations are due. If you would like to watch your child present, please contact me in advance.
On Friday, June 1, the School Talent Show will be held in the morning. In the afternoon we will sign yearbooks.
On Sunday, June 3, The Board of Directors will present their tribute to Dr. Peine. Our students will perform around 4:15. If your child has not made a Furble for Dr, Peine yet, please turn one in as soon as possible!
On Monday, June 4, Reading Records are due. We will have an in-school tribute to Dr. Peine at 2:00. Our students will perform again.
On Tuesday, June 5, we will have Field Day in the morning. Please dress your child for outdoor activities and send a water bottle. We will return to school for lunch. In the afternoon we will have a party with Ms. Bernard's class. We will watch movies and play games. Students with summer Birthdays may send a treat and all others may send some Sherbert, Italian ice, or ice cream sandwiches, cones, bars, or cookies. One package of something will be PLENTY.
On Wednesday, June 6, an Awards and Graduation Ceremony will be held in school at 9:30.
Friday, June 8, is the last day of school for the 2011-2012 school year! We will have an end-of-year party in the afternoon. You may pick up your child any time during the afternoon.
I'm sure there are more announcements, but that's all I can think of right now. Have a wonderful weekend!
Kathy Moschel
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Photo Notice
Dear Parents,
I have just loaded the pictures from our students' Building Project unto http://scholarsclassof2018.shutterfly.com/
Enjoy!
Kathy Moschel
I have just loaded the pictures from our students' Building Project unto http://scholarsclassof2018.shutterfly.com/
Enjoy!
Kathy Moschel
Weekly Update: May 21 - June 8
Hello Parents,
As always, I wish you a happy and relaxing weekend!
Last week our class enjoyed a visit to the Duke Energy Explorium. After the presentation, our students already know a lot about electricity! The weather was beautiful and we had a lovely outdoor lunch and a 1 mile hike on a nature trail.
Auditions were held for the School Talent Show. Results should be available soon.
We made our final trip to the Morrison Library. If your child checked out books, it is up to you to return them.
We all had a riot on Hat Day, Sports Day, Pop-Icon Day, and Yellow Day. Thank you for helping your child participate in these events.
Next week in Literacy we conclude week 5 of our novel studies. Assignments are due Wednesday, May 23. We begin our final week of novel studies. We also continue work on our class newspaper and reading "Time for Kids" magazines. There will be NO MORE Language Tests this school year!!
In Math we continue with Measurement, or Multiplication, or Large Numbers.
In Social Studies we will take our Final Exam on ancient China. Then we will begin our studies of The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Students did an EXCELLENT job on their Power-Point Presentations. Drawings for the ancient China project are due Thursday, May 24.
In Science we will begin our study of electricity.
Here are some reminders for the comings weeks:
On Monday, May 21, Reading Records are due. We begin Terra Nova Tests with Reading and Language. Total actual testing time is 90 minutes. Testing begins promptly at 8:45. Do NOT be late. There are no make-up tests.
On Tuesday, May 22, we continue Terra Nova Tests with Math. Actual testing time is 70 minutes. All school library books are due.
On Wednesday, May 23, we continue Terra Nova Tests with Science. Actual testing time is 40 minutes. Literacy assignments are due.
On Thursday, May 24, we continue Terra Nova Tests with Social Studies. Actual testing time is 40 minutes. Ancient China project drawings are due.
On Friday, May 25, we will have a make-up Pajama Day. Students may wear PJs to school or may change into them once they arrive. They may bring a sleeping bag or blanket and one pillow. They may bring one large, or two small stuffed animals.
Monday, May 28, is Memorial Day. There is no school.
On Tuesday, May 29, Reading Records are due.
On Wednesday, May 30, the final assignments for our novel studies are due.
On Thursday, May 31, students begin their ancient China presentations. They should bring ALL parts of their project with them, including their USB drives. Students will be chosen randomly to present, unless you let me know and we select a time for you to watch your child present.
On Friday, June 1, the School Talent Show will be held in the morning. I have no specific information about the show. In the afternoon students will be given time to sign yearbooks.
On Sunday, June 3, the entire school body, past and present, is invited by the Board of Directors to a farewell celebration in honor of Dr. Peine. The event will be held at school, from 3:00-6:00. Our students should be at school by 4:00 for our performance. Please have your child make a Furble for Dr. Peine!
On Monday, June 4, our school will honor Dr. Peine with an in-school celebration at 2:00. We will perform again.
On Tuesday, June 5, we will have Field Day in the morning. In the afternoon we will have a Summer Birthday Celebration with Ms. Bernard's class. If your child has a summer Birthday you may send a treat (for one class). Everyone else, please send Italian Ice, Sherbert, ice cream cones, ice-cream sandwiches or ice cream bars. No ice cream that we need to scoop please! (Again, only for one class.)
Friday, June 8, is the last day of school. We will have a class party, starting after lunch and continuing until dismissal. You may pick up your child any time during this party.
Wow! I think that's all the news for now.
I'll update you as I receive new information. Have a great weekend!
Kathy Moschel
As always, I wish you a happy and relaxing weekend!
Last week our class enjoyed a visit to the Duke Energy Explorium. After the presentation, our students already know a lot about electricity! The weather was beautiful and we had a lovely outdoor lunch and a 1 mile hike on a nature trail.
Auditions were held for the School Talent Show. Results should be available soon.
We made our final trip to the Morrison Library. If your child checked out books, it is up to you to return them.
We all had a riot on Hat Day, Sports Day, Pop-Icon Day, and Yellow Day. Thank you for helping your child participate in these events.
Next week in Literacy we conclude week 5 of our novel studies. Assignments are due Wednesday, May 23. We begin our final week of novel studies. We also continue work on our class newspaper and reading "Time for Kids" magazines. There will be NO MORE Language Tests this school year!!
In Math we continue with Measurement, or Multiplication, or Large Numbers.
In Social Studies we will take our Final Exam on ancient China. Then we will begin our studies of The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Students did an EXCELLENT job on their Power-Point Presentations. Drawings for the ancient China project are due Thursday, May 24.
In Science we will begin our study of electricity.
Here are some reminders for the comings weeks:
On Monday, May 21, Reading Records are due. We begin Terra Nova Tests with Reading and Language. Total actual testing time is 90 minutes. Testing begins promptly at 8:45. Do NOT be late. There are no make-up tests.
On Tuesday, May 22, we continue Terra Nova Tests with Math. Actual testing time is 70 minutes. All school library books are due.
On Wednesday, May 23, we continue Terra Nova Tests with Science. Actual testing time is 40 minutes. Literacy assignments are due.
On Thursday, May 24, we continue Terra Nova Tests with Social Studies. Actual testing time is 40 minutes. Ancient China project drawings are due.
On Friday, May 25, we will have a make-up Pajama Day. Students may wear PJs to school or may change into them once they arrive. They may bring a sleeping bag or blanket and one pillow. They may bring one large, or two small stuffed animals.
Monday, May 28, is Memorial Day. There is no school.
On Tuesday, May 29, Reading Records are due.
On Wednesday, May 30, the final assignments for our novel studies are due.
On Thursday, May 31, students begin their ancient China presentations. They should bring ALL parts of their project with them, including their USB drives. Students will be chosen randomly to present, unless you let me know and we select a time for you to watch your child present.
On Friday, June 1, the School Talent Show will be held in the morning. I have no specific information about the show. In the afternoon students will be given time to sign yearbooks.
On Sunday, June 3, the entire school body, past and present, is invited by the Board of Directors to a farewell celebration in honor of Dr. Peine. The event will be held at school, from 3:00-6:00. Our students should be at school by 4:00 for our performance. Please have your child make a Furble for Dr. Peine!
On Monday, June 4, our school will honor Dr. Peine with an in-school celebration at 2:00. We will perform again.
On Tuesday, June 5, we will have Field Day in the morning. In the afternoon we will have a Summer Birthday Celebration with Ms. Bernard's class. If your child has a summer Birthday you may send a treat (for one class). Everyone else, please send Italian Ice, Sherbert, ice cream cones, ice-cream sandwiches or ice cream bars. No ice cream that we need to scoop please! (Again, only for one class.)
Friday, June 8, is the last day of school. We will have a class party, starting after lunch and continuing until dismissal. You may pick up your child any time during this party.
Wow! I think that's all the news for now.
I'll update you as I receive new information. Have a great weekend!
Kathy Moschel
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Weekly Update: May 14 - May 25
Dear Parents,
I wish you a wonderful weekend and a very Happy Mother's Day!!
Night of the Arts was exceptional! All the classes did extremely well, and I enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you for coming and bringing your families to this lovely event!
Thank you for your response to my request for performers for the event honoring Dr. Peine on June 3. EVERYONE is our class will attend! That is terrific, and I'm sure you will enjoy our students' performance. Please have your child make a Furble to present to Dr. Peine. We will put eyes and names on the Furbles at school. Thank you.
This coming week in Literacy we conclude week four of our novel studies, and begin week five. Week four assignments are due Wednesday, May 16. We will also be working on our class newspaper instead of spelling. There is no Language Test this week! In addition, we will hold a Class Meeting.
In Math we continue measurement, (Ch. 3), or multiplication and division, (Ch.4), or working with large numbers, (Ch.5).
In Science we conclude building and testing our strong towers, we begin our study of electricity, and we visit Duke Energy Explorium.
In Social Studies we will conclude our study of ancient Chinese Inventions, and begin studying the Great Wall of China. Power-Point presentations for the ancient China project are due Thursday, May 17.
Here are some reminders for the coming weeks:
Next week is School Spirit Week.
Monday: Hat Day
Tuesday: Nothing, since we will be gone on a field trip.
Wednesday: Sports Day
Thursday: Pop Icon Day
Friday: Color Day - Second grade wears yellow.
Reading Records are due Monday, May 14.
On Tuesday, May 15, we will visit Duke Energy Explorium. We will leave school at 10:15, travel by bus, and return around 2:15. We need one or two parents to drive chaperones. Please let me know if you are interested. We plan to eat lunch on the Explorium grounds, so please send a lunch and drink.
On Wednesday, May 16, we will hold auditions for the School Talent Show in our classroom. Students will vote for the acts. We must choose four acts from our class. These acts will continue to a second round of auditions on Thursday, May 7. The 8th grade students will choose 2 acts per classroom to perform in the Talent Show. Please make sure your child has everything they need to perform, including any music, instruments, costumes, props, etc., on both Wednesday and Thursday.
Also on Wednesday, May 16, Literacy novel study assignments are due.
Also on Wednesday, May 16, we will visit the Morrison Library for the final time this year. We will leave school at 1:30, travel by bus, and return around 2:30.
On Thursday, May 17, the Power-Point presentations for the ancient China project are due. Please PRINT a copy of the presentation. Do NOT send me your child's USB drive.
On Friday, May 18, we will complete a short Pre-Test for the Terra Nova Tests. Students will fill out forms and practice filling in answer bubbles.
On Monday May 21, Tuesday, May 22, Wednesday, May 23, and Thursday, May 24, we will take the Terra Nova Tests. Each day the tests will begin at 8:30 am, so PLEASE do NOT be late. No make-up tests will be given.
On Monday, May 21, Reading Records are due.
On Tuesday, May 22, all School Library Books are due.
On Wednesday, May 23, we will have a PJ Day, since we will not be able to participate in PJ Day during School Spirit Week. Literacy assignments are due.
On Thursday, May 24, drawings for the ancient China Project are due.
I think that's all the news for now!
Have a happy weekend!
Kathy Moschel
I wish you a wonderful weekend and a very Happy Mother's Day!!
Night of the Arts was exceptional! All the classes did extremely well, and I enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you for coming and bringing your families to this lovely event!
Thank you for your response to my request for performers for the event honoring Dr. Peine on June 3. EVERYONE is our class will attend! That is terrific, and I'm sure you will enjoy our students' performance. Please have your child make a Furble to present to Dr. Peine. We will put eyes and names on the Furbles at school. Thank you.
This coming week in Literacy we conclude week four of our novel studies, and begin week five. Week four assignments are due Wednesday, May 16. We will also be working on our class newspaper instead of spelling. There is no Language Test this week! In addition, we will hold a Class Meeting.
In Math we continue measurement, (Ch. 3), or multiplication and division, (Ch.4), or working with large numbers, (Ch.5).
In Science we conclude building and testing our strong towers, we begin our study of electricity, and we visit Duke Energy Explorium.
In Social Studies we will conclude our study of ancient Chinese Inventions, and begin studying the Great Wall of China. Power-Point presentations for the ancient China project are due Thursday, May 17.
Here are some reminders for the coming weeks:
Next week is School Spirit Week.
Monday: Hat Day
Tuesday: Nothing, since we will be gone on a field trip.
Wednesday: Sports Day
Thursday: Pop Icon Day
Friday: Color Day - Second grade wears yellow.
Reading Records are due Monday, May 14.
On Tuesday, May 15, we will visit Duke Energy Explorium. We will leave school at 10:15, travel by bus, and return around 2:15. We need one or two parents to drive chaperones. Please let me know if you are interested. We plan to eat lunch on the Explorium grounds, so please send a lunch and drink.
On Wednesday, May 16, we will hold auditions for the School Talent Show in our classroom. Students will vote for the acts. We must choose four acts from our class. These acts will continue to a second round of auditions on Thursday, May 7. The 8th grade students will choose 2 acts per classroom to perform in the Talent Show. Please make sure your child has everything they need to perform, including any music, instruments, costumes, props, etc., on both Wednesday and Thursday.
Also on Wednesday, May 16, Literacy novel study assignments are due.
Also on Wednesday, May 16, we will visit the Morrison Library for the final time this year. We will leave school at 1:30, travel by bus, and return around 2:30.
On Thursday, May 17, the Power-Point presentations for the ancient China project are due. Please PRINT a copy of the presentation. Do NOT send me your child's USB drive.
On Friday, May 18, we will complete a short Pre-Test for the Terra Nova Tests. Students will fill out forms and practice filling in answer bubbles.
On Monday May 21, Tuesday, May 22, Wednesday, May 23, and Thursday, May 24, we will take the Terra Nova Tests. Each day the tests will begin at 8:30 am, so PLEASE do NOT be late. No make-up tests will be given.
On Monday, May 21, Reading Records are due.
On Tuesday, May 22, all School Library Books are due.
On Wednesday, May 23, we will have a PJ Day, since we will not be able to participate in PJ Day during School Spirit Week. Literacy assignments are due.
On Thursday, May 24, drawings for the ancient China Project are due.
I think that's all the news for now!
Have a happy weekend!
Kathy Moschel
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Weekly Update: May7 - May 18
Hello Parents,
As always, I wish you a delightful weekend with your families!
Last week our students had a lot of fun at the Hall Family Farm, and came to appreciate how much backbreaking labor goes into running any kind of farm. We all benefited from our students' labor as they picked strawberries!
We also enjoyed the school musical, Beauty and the Beast, Jr. The performances, costumes, and staging were all tremendous, and I know you are very proud of our students!
SECRET ANNOUNCEMENT:
As you may know, our class and our buddy class have been working on a special tribute to Dr. Peine. We have been asked to perform live on two occasions. The first is an event honoring Dr. Peine at our school on Sunday, June 3, from 3:00-6:00pm. The Board of Directors is planning this event and the entire school community is invited. I believe invitations will be issued shortly. Anyway, I will send home an "Intent to Participate" form for you to sign. I MUST know if we will have enough students present on June 3 to perform. Your child will need to wear something nice, and be at the school by 4:00pm. We should perform at 4:15. The performance will just take a few minutes. Our performance is a SURPRISE, so PLEASE do not let Dr. Peine know that we are planning anything special.
The second performance will be Monday morning, June 4, at school, during school. We are having a student assembly to honor Dr. Peine at that time.
Back to our classwork:
This coming week in Literacy we will be continuing our novel studies. Week three assignments are due Wednesday, May 9. We WILL have spelling words this week, and a Language Test on Friday. We will continue to work on our class newspaper.
In Math, we continue our study of measurement, along with multiplication and division.
In Social Studies we continue our study of ancient Chinese inventions. We will visit the Media Lab, and meet with our buddy class. We will continue to read "Time for Kids" magazines.
In Science we will finish our final exam for the Structures Unit, (building a strong straw tower). We will begin our study of electricity.
Here are some reminders for the coming weeks:
On Monday, May 7, Reading Records are due.
On Tuesday, May 8, we will visit the Media Lab to learn how to prepare Power-Point presentations. Please make sure your child has his/her USB Drive. Tuesday evening is "Night of the Arts". I hope you are planning to attend this very special night of performances. Our students and special area teachers have been working VERY hard to prepare a good show for you. I am looking forward to it!
On Wednesday, May 9, the assignments for week 3 of our novel studies are due. Your child should also bring in a picture showing an example of "Hope".
On Thursday, May 10, I will place your child's Fourth Quarter Progress Report in his/her orange "Take-Home" folder. We will meet with our buddy class.
On Monday, May 14, Reading Records are due.
On Tuesday, May 15, we will visit the Duke Energy Explorium. We will leave school at 10:15, travel by bus, and return around 2:15. We will eat lunch at Duke Energy, so please send a lunch and drink.
On Wednesday, May 19, the assignments for the fourth week of our novel studies are due. We will also visit the Morrison Library for the final time this year. We will leave school at 1:30, travel by bus, and return around 2:30.
On Thursday, May 17, the Power-Point presentations for the Ancient China Project are due. Print a copy of the presentation and send it to class with your child. Do NOT send the USB drive. Students will bring their USB drives to school to use when they present, but I need a paper copy to examine and grade.
I think that's all the news for now.
Have a great weekend!
Kathy Moschel
As always, I wish you a delightful weekend with your families!
Last week our students had a lot of fun at the Hall Family Farm, and came to appreciate how much backbreaking labor goes into running any kind of farm. We all benefited from our students' labor as they picked strawberries!
We also enjoyed the school musical, Beauty and the Beast, Jr. The performances, costumes, and staging were all tremendous, and I know you are very proud of our students!
SECRET ANNOUNCEMENT:
As you may know, our class and our buddy class have been working on a special tribute to Dr. Peine. We have been asked to perform live on two occasions. The first is an event honoring Dr. Peine at our school on Sunday, June 3, from 3:00-6:00pm. The Board of Directors is planning this event and the entire school community is invited. I believe invitations will be issued shortly. Anyway, I will send home an "Intent to Participate" form for you to sign. I MUST know if we will have enough students present on June 3 to perform. Your child will need to wear something nice, and be at the school by 4:00pm. We should perform at 4:15. The performance will just take a few minutes. Our performance is a SURPRISE, so PLEASE do not let Dr. Peine know that we are planning anything special.
The second performance will be Monday morning, June 4, at school, during school. We are having a student assembly to honor Dr. Peine at that time.
Back to our classwork:
This coming week in Literacy we will be continuing our novel studies. Week three assignments are due Wednesday, May 9. We WILL have spelling words this week, and a Language Test on Friday. We will continue to work on our class newspaper.
In Math, we continue our study of measurement, along with multiplication and division.
In Social Studies we continue our study of ancient Chinese inventions. We will visit the Media Lab, and meet with our buddy class. We will continue to read "Time for Kids" magazines.
In Science we will finish our final exam for the Structures Unit, (building a strong straw tower). We will begin our study of electricity.
Here are some reminders for the coming weeks:
On Monday, May 7, Reading Records are due.
On Tuesday, May 8, we will visit the Media Lab to learn how to prepare Power-Point presentations. Please make sure your child has his/her USB Drive. Tuesday evening is "Night of the Arts". I hope you are planning to attend this very special night of performances. Our students and special area teachers have been working VERY hard to prepare a good show for you. I am looking forward to it!
On Wednesday, May 9, the assignments for week 3 of our novel studies are due. Your child should also bring in a picture showing an example of "Hope".
On Thursday, May 10, I will place your child's Fourth Quarter Progress Report in his/her orange "Take-Home" folder. We will meet with our buddy class.
On Monday, May 14, Reading Records are due.
On Tuesday, May 15, we will visit the Duke Energy Explorium. We will leave school at 10:15, travel by bus, and return around 2:15. We will eat lunch at Duke Energy, so please send a lunch and drink.
On Wednesday, May 19, the assignments for the fourth week of our novel studies are due. We will also visit the Morrison Library for the final time this year. We will leave school at 1:30, travel by bus, and return around 2:30.
On Thursday, May 17, the Power-Point presentations for the Ancient China Project are due. Print a copy of the presentation and send it to class with your child. Do NOT send the USB drive. Students will bring their USB drives to school to use when they present, but I need a paper copy to examine and grade.
I think that's all the news for now.
Have a great weekend!
Kathy Moschel
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