August 2013

Dear Parents,

Welcome! We had a successful first week of 5^th grade. We spent time getting to know one another and learning about our school rules and classroom expectations. We also began working on our curriculum goals. I’ve enjoyed getting to know your student and their particular interests and abilities.

           

In 5th grade we have a lot going on. One way of keeping up with what we are doing in our classes is through your student’s planner. Students are required to record all assignments and topics of focus. They should check them off as they are completed and indicate homework with H.W. We do this together as a class at the end of everyday. Please encourage your student to show you their planner each evening, and sign in the space provided. I spot check planners frequently for complete entries.

More information about this school year will be available next week, both through a 5th Grade Welcome Packet and on “Back to School Night”. Back to school night is Thursday, August 29 at 6:00. Please try to attend one of the three sessions in our classroom.  I’ll present some information and give you a chance to ask questions that you may have.

While we have provided each student with most of the items needed for school this year, it would be helpful if students could bring the following materials.  If this is not possible, please tell your student to let me know.

• A highlighter
• A blank check register from a bank (please send extras if you don’t use them)
• Tissues (donations)
• Sanitizing wipes (donations)
• Hand sanitizer (donations)
• Dry erase markers (donations)
• Regular makers (donations)

Finally, if you have any other questions or concerns please email me at nancy.bauman@canyonsdistrict.org

“NOTICE: THE ITEMS ON THIS LIST WILL BE USED DURING THE REGULAR SCHOOL DAY. THEY MAY BE BROUGHT FROM HOME ON A VOLUNTARY BASIS, OTHERWISE, THEY WILL BE FURNISHED BY THE SCHOOL.” U.C.A. § 53A-­-12-­-202 (2)(c).