Hondouras Total

Thanks to the generosity of our students, Room 4 collected $119.00 for our twinning parish in Hondouras.  We were able to purchase 8 full uniforms for our pen pals.  Also, 180 pairs of shoes were collected school-wide.

Room 4 Mass

We are preparing the last all-school Mass for the year.  It will be on Thursday this week, instead of Wednesday.  Everyone is welcome to attend.

Mrs. McMahon's Reading Spelling Bee

Congratulations to Ian Brown-Baez and Julia Donlan who will represent my Reading Block at the all-school spelling bee during Catholic Schools' Week in January.

Hondouras contributions

Room 4 has collected $55.00 to help purchase school uniforms for the students at St. Francis of Assisi school in Texiquat, Hondouras.  
Please encourage your child to earn money to donate by doing jobs around the house.
I would prefer any teacher or classroom Christmas gifts be a donation to our Hondouras fund.

Room 4 Mass

Room 4 will be preparing the last all-school Mass before Christmas break.  The Mass will be Thursday 12/22/11 at 8:30 am.  Everyone is welcome to attend.  There will be no all-school Mass on Wednesday next week.

Room 4 Birthday

Happy Birthday to Nate Bowman!  Thanks for the cookies.

5th - 8th Grade Talent Show auditions

Students in 5th through 8th Grade may sign up to audition for the "Rams Got Talent" show.  The show, sponsored by student council,  will be on February 1st in the evening.  Auditions will be held on Jan. 18th from 3-4:30 pm.  Audition applications need to be turned in by 1/16/12.
Further information and applications can be found online.

Room 4 Birthdays

Happy Birthday this week to ShelliAnne Armes and Dominic Burgin.  Thanks for the birthday treats!

Hondouras contributions

We are trying to purchase school uniforms for the students at our twinning parrish in Hondouras.  Holy Spirit students are asked to contribute by earning money to donate.   Please encourage your child to earn a few dollars by doing chores at home to help buy these uniforms.  The uniforms cost $15.00. 
Also, gently used shoes are being collected.

Guests from Honduras

We were pleased to welcome Fr. Douglas and Sr. Dorly from our twinning parish in Texiquat, Honduras to our all-school Mass today.  Many parts of the Mass and most of the songs were in Spanish.  It was really interesting!  Fr. Douglas answered the students' questions about his country through an interpreter.
Our guests toured the school and ate lunch during the 4th and 5th Grade lunch period.

As an Advent service project, our students have been askd to earn money at home to donate for purchasing school uniforms for the students at St. Francis school.  We are also collecting gently used shoes for the school children.

$2.00 Jeans Day/Pen Pal Letters

The students are encouraged to contribute $2.00 for a dress out day this Friday.  The proceeds will go for a gift for Fr. Douglas and Sr. Dorley, who are visiting this week,  to take back to St. Francis parish in Honduras.
The students who received a non-uniform pass at Mass last weekend for this Friday, may use their pass on Thursday.
The 4th and 5th Graders wrote a letter last spring to a student at our twinning parish.  The reply letters were given to the students last week, and our students have been writing return letters.  Some have even written in Spanish!  Ask your child the name of their pen pal.

Benchmark testing

Ask you child about their Benchmark testing gains.  We have had some significant growth in all areas.  We will continue testing after Thanksgiving.

Symphony Chaperones

A BIG THANK YOU to all our chaperones who gave up their time on Thursday to go with the 4th and 5th Grades to the Circle Theater downtown for the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra program.
Thanks to: Mr. Vastag, Mrs. Niccolini, Mrs Rubalcava, Mrs. Gleason, Mrs. Richmond, and Mrs. Clifford.  We appreciate your time.

Benchmark testing

4th and 5th Grade will start round two of Benchmark testing on Monday and Tuesday.

Symphony Study Trip Info.

There has been a change in our lunch plans for the symphony trip tomorrow.  Instead of eating lunch downtown, we will be eating at school.  Students may bring their lunch or order hot lunch as usual. 

All students need to wear their school uniform for our trip on Thursday.  

Bad Computers!

I apologize for the lack of communication this week.  There have been some very unusual things going on with our computers this week.  I tried to catch up on all my email today.  If you expected to hear back from me and didn't, please, let me know.

Family Connect

The Family Connect page for November is due Monday.  The Lifeline is gratitude.  November is a perfect time to discuss being grateful.

Symphony Study Trip Info.

Next Thusday, November 17th, the 4th and 5th Grades will be going downtown to the Circle Theater to hear the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra perform.  We will leave school around 10:00 am, and return to school after lunch.  Students may bring their lunch, purchase a sack lunch at school to take with them, or bring money to buy lunch at the food court at Circle Center Mall.
Next week is Spirit Week at Holy Spirit, and Thursday is one of the dress out days.  However 4th and 5th Graders need to wear their school uniform that day for the trip.

Double Birthdays!

Happy Birthday to Luke Grannan and Angelica Gonzalez who share a birthday today!

Happy Birthday!

Today is Sam Fair's birthday.  Happy Birthday to Sam, and thanks to Mr. Fair for the no-bake cookies.

Music Study Trip

Mrs. Simms is taking the 4th and 5th Graders to the hear the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra perform at the Circle Theater on Thursday, November 14th.  The permission slip, which has full details, was sent home today.

Halloween Party/Birthday Treat Thanks

Room 4 would like to thank the Vastag family and Mrs. Landers for a terrific Halloween Party.  Everyone enjoyed the ice cream sundaes with toppings and the treat bags.  We appreciate your generosity.

Today is Jenni Zarate's birthday.  Thanks for the cupcakes!

Halloween Dress-out

The 8th Grade is sponsoring the jeans day/candy surprise for next Monday, October 31st.  Each student received a Halloween dress-out form.    Please return the form and $3.00 by Wednesday, 10/26/11. 

Student-led Conferences on Tuesday

Just a reminder: Student-led conferences are tomorrow, October 25th.  If your assigned time is a problem, let me know as soon as possible so we can reschedule.  All students must have a conference.

Pedometer tracking chart/PE clothes

The students will need to bring their recording chart for their pedometer use to school on Monday.  The class will also resume their regular PE schedule starting Monday.  PE clothes need to be worn to school

Hymnal Donations

Each class has been challenged to purchase a couple of the new church hymnals.  These new books will reflect the changes in the Mass coming the first Sunday of Advent.
Each hymnal costs $20.00.  We would like to raise about $40.00 in our classroom to purchase two new hymnals.  Many of the students donated their ice cream money today.  Their generosity was probably due to the fact Mrs. Parsons bought ice cream for all the 4th and 5th Graders today.
Encourage your child do donate some of their own money to our fund.

Conference Schedule

Student led conference times for next Tuesday, October 25th were scheduled today.  Your child will bring home the form with your scheduled time Thursday.  Let me know as soon as possible if you need to change your time.

Halloween Program on Thursday

The Halloween Program is Thursday, 11/20/11 at 7:00 pm in the gym.  The students have been practicing daily, and the performance will be great!
All students need to be in their home room at 6:30 pm on Thursday.  If students arrive before 6:30 pm, they should go to the music room.
The dress rehearsal is at 1:30 pm.  Students need to be in full costume for the dress rehearsal.  Face paint may only be applied by a parent.  Students may not face paint other students.

Conference Request Form Reminder

We will schedule student conferences times on Wednesday morning.  Students who still need to return a request form were given another copy today.  All students must be scheduled for a conference.

Halloween Program Rehearsals

The 3rd, 4th, and 5th Graders will be rehearsing for the Halloween Program daily.  The dress rehearsal is Thursday at 1:30 pm in the gym.  Everyone is invited.
The performance is Thursday evening at 7:00 pm in the gym.  Students should report to their homeroom between 6:30 and 6:45 pm
It looks like it's going to be a terrific show.  The set is unbelieveable!  Mrs. Simms really knows how to get the best out of our students.

5th Grade Study Trip on Friday

The 4th and 5th Grades will be attending the Storyteller's Theater at the Glick History Center downtown on Friday morning.  The bus will pick us up around 9:15 am and we will return around 11:45 am.  We will eat lunch in our classrooms tomorrow due to the Cafe being closed for Harvest Hoedown. 
Students can still order cold lunch or a drink from the Cafe or bring their lunch.  We will eat in our classroom tomorrow when we return from our stury trip.
**Students should wear their regular school uniform.
**Thanks to everyone for being so prompt with the permission slips and fee. 

Storytelling trip permission slips

Just a reminder: The permission slip and fee for our study trip to Storyteller Theater is due next Thursday.  Please send the payment and permission slip together in an envelope so they don't become separated.

Permission Slip for Study Trip

There was a permission slip in the Friday Folders for our study trip to Storyteller's Theater.  The cost for the trip is $8.75, which will cover the cost of the program and the bus.  If this amount is a problem for your family, please let me or the office know.  Help is available.
The permission slip and fee are due October 13th.

All-school Mass and Rosary

Our class will be planning the All-school Mass for next Wednesday, October 5th.  The Rosary will also be said before Mass starting about 8:10 am.  Everyone is welcome to attend.

**The Rosary will be said before the all-school Mass each Wednesday in October.

Storytelling study trip, etc.

The 4th and 5th Grades will be attending the Storyteller's Theater at the downtown Indiana History Center on Friday, October 14th.  The permission slip with cost information will be coming home in the Friday Folder this week.
**Also in the Friday Folder this week will be your child's Benchmark results.

Halloween program costumes

Just a reminder: All costumes for the 4/5 Grade Halloween program need to be approved by Mrs. Simms and in school tomorrow.  The costumes will be kept in homerooms until the dress rehearsals.
The Halloween program is Thursday, October 20th at 7:00 pm.

56 Kickball

Our 5th and 6th Grade Kickball team is playing for city championship this evening.  Good luck to our Room 4 ladies Hannah Burck and Lily Aebly.

Online Issues

We have been experiencing some problems with our server here at school.  I have not been able to send email or access the Internet since last week.  Sorry for any missed or late responding emails.

5th Grade Reminders: Band and Server Training

The final band instrument fitting is today.  Please see Mr. Brocker's Homework Watcher.
Also, if your child goes to band practice on Wednesday morning at 7:20, please remind them to stop in the classroom first to order lunch, so I will know they are here. 

There is an altar server training on Tuesday for all new servers.  This is a great way to offer service to the Church and be a part of the Mass.  Please encourage your child to attend this training. 

Trash Bag Orders

Please return all trash bag orders by Friday.

Red, White, and Blue Friday

In observence of the 10th anniversary of 9/11, we will be allowed to dress in red, white, blue clothing on Friday.  (jeans are permitted)
There will be a prayer service in the gym at 9:15 am.

Rosary before Mass on Wednesday

There will be a Rosary before the all-school Mass on Wednesday at 8:10 am.  Everyone is welcome to attend.  If your child has their own rosary at home, encourage them to bring it to school.
Also, 4th and 5th Grades say a rosary every Friday at 2:00 pm in the church. Join us if you are available.

Email Issues

We have been having some problems with our school email.  When you email me, I will always reply.  If you don't receive an email back, please let me know, by sending a quick note with your child.

Reminder: No school on Friday, etc.

Friday, September 2nd is a free day for all students. 
Have a nice long Labor Day weekend!

Happy Birthday to Hannah Burck, 8/31/11, and thanks for the cupcakes!

Art Projects/Music Program

Mrs. Chappelow needs $1.10 to purchase picture frames and a fist-sized rock from each 5th Grader for art projects.  The due date is September 8th.

Please see Mrs. Simms' Homework Watcher/Blog for information about the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Halloween Program which will be performed on October 20th.  This will replace the 5th Grade's participation in the Christmas Program.

Fr. Chris' pen pal project

The 4th and 5th Graders were visited by Fr. Chris today, who presented the pen pal project he has planned with our twinning parish in Texiquat, Honduras.
Each student was given the name of a 4th or 5th Grader at St. Francis of Assisi school in Texiquat to write a letter to.  Fr. Chris will deliver the letters this summer when he goes on a mission trip with 10 members of Holy Spirit parish.  The students in Honduras will respond to their letters from our students, and Fr. Chris will bring their responses back to our students. 

Living Rosary

The 4th and 5th Grades will be presenting a living Rosary before the all-school Mass on Wednesday.  Everyone is welcome to join us at 8:00 am in the church.

Block 1 Mass on Friday

This Friday, Block 1 Math/Science class will have Mass with Fr. Paul.  Everyone is welcome to attend.

Teacher Appreciation Week

Thanks to the Mattingly family for decorating the classroom with a Mexican theme.  It's beautiful and educational.  There are lots of  colorful decorations, flags, pictures, Spanish words and their translations, as well as Mexican cultural and historical information.  It feels like we are south of the border!
Tomorrow, the students shirts can wear their team colors.  Our color is black.  The students should still wear uniform pants or shorts with their black shirts.
Thursday is "Dress Like an Olympian" day.

Reminder: Early Dismissal

Just to remind you, school will be dismissed at 12:00 on Friday.

Year-end Benchmark Testing

We will be taking the final Benchmark tests of the year this week.  The students will be showing what they have learned all year, and the graph should be rising!  Results will be sent home before the end of the year.

Scouting Awards

Congratulations to Jacob Melton, Michael Rojas-Landers, and Nick Grasso for receiving the Boy Scout's religious service award.  The boys were recognized and received their award at the 10:30 Mass on Sunday.

Progress Reports on Friday

Each student received a copy of their progress report today.  Please ask to see it, and ask your child to account for their grades.

ISTEP update

We have one more ISTEP test to complete tomorrow.  There was a total of six tests: two Math, two Language Arts, and two Science tests for 4th Grade and two Social Studies tests for 5th Grade.

ISTEP Reminder

We are taking ISTEP tests each day this week.  Please have your child in school and on time.  Getting a good night's sleep and eating a nutritious breakfast are vital on testing days.

Rice bowls

Lenten rice bowls are due back this week.  Students should be contributing their money as a Lenten sacrifice.

ISTEP Alert!

The second portion of ISTEP will begin next week.  We will be testing on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: April 26-28. 
Please do not make appointment that will take your child out of school on testing days.

Special Person's Day Thanks

I am sorry I had to miss Special Person's Day.  I understand we had a full house for the activities.  Thanks to all of the students'  special people for taking the time to attend.

Mrs. McMahon out of the building Thurs./Fri.

I will be attending the (NCTM) National Council of Teachers' of Mathmatics conference downtown on Thursday and Friday.  Mrs. Anne Frick will be subbing for me both days.
I will  read my email daily.

Special Person's Day reminder

Please send in the name of your child's special person as soon as possible.  Special Person's Day is this Thursday, April 14th.

Special Person's Day

The students brought home their invitation for their Special Person.  Please return the response by Monday, April 11th.  Please encourage your child to enter the PTO sponsored essay contest.  The prize is well worth the effort!

Family Connection homework

The lifeskill we are focusing on is Empathy.  The students brought home a Family Connection paper to do with parents.  This assignment is due on Wednesday, 4/06/11.

New family

We have a new student in 4th Grade starting today.  We are happy to welcome Araceli Rubalcava and her family to Holy Spirit School.

Ronald McDonald House and Rice Bowl donations

Thank you to everyone who sent in donations for our Lenten service project to benefit the Ronald McDonald House.  Anyone who has had a child in Riley Hospital knows the great work they do.

Lenten rice bowls will be collected during Holy Week.  All donations will benefit Catholic Relief Services.  Please encourage your child to put their own money in the rice bowl.

Freedom Essay winner

Congratulations to Emily Wysocki!  She is the winner of Sertoma's freedom essay contest.  All 5th Grade students wrote an essay with the topic "What Freedom Means to Me".  Emily has won a $50.00 savings bond and will be honored at a luncheon at Camp Sertoma on April 14th.  Her essay will be entered in competition with other east district schools.

Conferences

Thanks to all the parents who attended conferences on Wedesday.  Let me know if you have further questions or concerns.  I always enjoy talking to my students' parents.  It answers a lot of questions.

BizTown Trip

We had a great trip to Junior Achievement's BizTown on Tuesday.  Each student had to work at their assigned job, manage their checkbook, and follow the schedule for lunch and shopping breaks.  They were given a look at the 'real world' of business for the day.

Thanks to Mrs. Moorman, Mrs. Newkirk, and Mrs. Cummins for giving up a whole day to accompany the 4th and 5th Grades to BizTown.  We appreciate your generosity.

BizTown trip

Just a reminder: all students and adult volunteers will need to bring a lunch to BizTown on Monday.  Drinks are provided. Adult volunteers need to be at the Junior Achievement Building, located at 7400 N Keystone, by 8:00 am.
Students should wear their school uniforms.
The bus will leave Holy Spirit around 8:30 am.

BizTown permission slips

Many students have not turned in their permission slip and $25.00 for BizTown.  Both are due tomorrow.
If the fee is a problem, please let me know. Help is available.

Happy Birthday To You!

We are celebrating five classroom birthdays this month.
Thanks for all the treats!

Happy Birthday to:

Zach Newkirk  3/02/11
Yessica Cruz 3/11/11
Isenia Rodriguez  3/13/11
Cassy Moorman 3/13/11
Brooklin Wilburn  3/18/11

Wednesday Mass

Room 4 is preparing the Mass for tomorrow: Wednesday, March 16th.  Everyone is invited to attend.

Conference requests

Please send in your conference request form tomorrow.  We will be scheduling conference times on Wednesday morning.  I sent some teacher request forms home today.  Please ask your child if they brought one home.

Homework from Mrs. Parsons, etc.

Each student has been asked to trace the outline of their foot on paper, color it purple, cut out the foot, and write one thing they are going to do, or not do, during this first week of Lent.

The foot prints will be put in the hallway at school to mark the path to our twinning parish in Honduras.
Each student will be given a pedometer to use during Lent to count their steps that will get us closer to our destination.

BizTown permission slips

Permission slips for BizTown were sent home today.  They are due back on Thursday, March 17th with the fee of $25.00.  If the fee is a problem, let me, or let Mrs. Parsons know.  Assistance is available.

BizTown Updates

The election campaigns begin on Monday.  The candidates may post their campaign posters in the 4th and 5th Grade hall and campaign during lunchtime.  The candidates will give their speeches on Tuesday and the general election will be on Wednesday.
The students will interview for their BizTown jobs on Wednesday, March 9th.  There will be some business professionals here at school to assist us with interviews.  The students should dress in professional type clothing for their interview.  Boys should be in shirt and tie, and girls should wear nice skirts or slacks.  No shorts or jeans, please. The studnts may bring their school uniform to change clothes if they wish.  The interviews will be held after Mass.
Adult volunteers who will be attending BizTown with us on Monday, March 21st.  Next week, all volunteers will be receiving a confirmation letter and list of the other parents going with us.

BizTown primary election

We held a primary election today to elect the top candidates for the mayor of BizTown.  Contratulations to Taylor Brown, Marygrace Cummins, Aubrey Lowry, Ethan Gogel, Dylan Kelshaw, and Grace White.  The candidates will begin campaigning on Monday. The general election will be held next Wednesday, the same day as job interviews.

Service Project

Please encourage your child to earn money, or give up something they want to buy and donate to the 8th Graders service project to benefit the Ronald McDonald House in Indianapolis.
A list of items has been sent home, and our class has no donations so far.  This would be a great family Lenten project. 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Happy Birthday to Zach Newkirk today.  Thanks for the cupcakes!

Students need a recorder for Music

Please ask your child for the recorder order form that Mrs. Simms sent home today.  The instruments are required for 4th quarter Music class.

Spirit Week starts Wednesday

Spirit Week begins tomorrow with a dress up day.  No jeans please!

ISTEP Starts

We started ISTEP testing today.   All students did well.  We completed  the Math and Writing sections today.  Tomorrow will be Language Arts, in the morning, and on Wednesday the 4th Grade will take the Science test, and 5th Grade will take Social Studies.  Please make sure your child gets a good night's rest and has a nutritious breakfast.

Yearbook orders, etc.

Yearbook order forms went home today.  The cost is $13.00 and the orders are due by March 4th.

Just a reminder about ISTEP: 4th and 5th Graders will test on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday next week.
Please try to have your child in school and on time each day.

ISTEP Alert!

Believe it or not, the first round of ISTEP testing begins next Monday, 2/28/11.  4th and 5th Graders will be testing on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and possibly Thursday.  Please have your child in school on time on testing days.  All students should eat a healthy breakfast and get a good night's sleep before testing.

Picture day/PE clothes on Thursday

Students may wear appropriate jeans or shorts for picture day on Thursday.  PE clothes are required on Thursday

Spring pictures on Thursday

Envelopes and spring picture information went home last week.  Pictures will be taken this Thursday, February 17th.  Envelopes need to be returned by Thursday.

Happy Valentine's Day

Thanks to Mrs. Lowry and Mrs. Mattingly for setting up our Valentine treats.  Everyone enjoyed the brownies, drinks, and treat bags.
Thanks, also, to everyone who sent in Valentine cards and treats to share with the class.  What a haul!

Progress reports

Progress reports are available online.  If your child is in one of Mrs. Patterson's classes, a paper copy of her report was sent home today.

Project Linus

Our service project for Project Linus was a huge success today.  The students watched a video about how the Project Linus program donates these fleece blankets to hospitals all over the country.  The blankets are given to children, newborns, and adults who are going through treatment in a hospital due to illness or injury.  We had so much blanket fleece, that we did not finish all the blankets.  We will continue with the project next week.  Thanks for the donations!

Room 4 pen and pencil supply

We are completely out of pens and pencils in Room 4!  In August, we had over 400 pencils and 200 pens.  They seemed to have sprouted legs and walked away.  I am not asking for any to be donated.  Instead,  starting this week, each student needs to be responsible to bring their own pencil and pen supply.

4th and 5th Grade service project

The no-sew blanket project is still on for Friday this week.  We have a member of the parish, Mary Williams, coming to show a video and talk about Project Linus before we begin making our blankets.
We have enough fabric donated to make 8 or 9 blankets.  We are still accepting donations of
1 1/2 yeards of blanket fleece. 
Thanks to all who have sent fabric.

No Homework Monday!

There will be no homework given on Monday as part of our Student Appreciation Day.  Ask your child what other perks your child was given today.

4th and 5th Grade Service Project

As part of our Catholic School's Week celebration, 4th and 5th Grades are taking part in a service project.  We will be making blankets to donate to Methodist Hospital Emergency Room. 
We need donations of 1 1/2 yard pieces of fleece fabric which can be purchased at any craft of fabric shop.  Please send the fabric to school by Wednesday. More information was sent home with each students today.

BizTown volunteers

Information came home today about parent volunteers for BizTown.  This is a day-long Junior Achievement program about economics, citizenship, and personal banking.  All 4th and 5th Graders will be attending.  If you would like to be a volunteer, please return the form as soon as possible.

Storyteller study trip

We had a very entertaining trip to the Indiana Historical Society on Friday.  The two storytellers had several interesting stories, and even taught stories to the audience.  Be sure to ask your child to retell one of their stories.

Rectory renovation donations

Room 4 students contributed $30.50 toward the rectory renovations.  Several students were very generous!

Joyful Monday for 4th and 5th Grade

The 4th and 5th Grade will have their non-uniform day on Monday, instead of Friday.  We are going on a study trip Friday and students need to be in their school uniform.  We will not have PE on Friday because of the storyteller trip.

Storytelling trip permission slips due Wednesday

The permission slip and $8.00 fee for the storyteller study trip at the Indiana History Center are due on Wednesday, tomorrow.  I have given duplicate permission slips to the students who have not turned theirs in yet.  The trip is this Friday, 1/21/11.  Students will need to wear their school uniform.  We will eat lunch before leaving.

Save the date for BizTown

The 4th and 5th Graders will be participating in BizTown, an economics program sponsored by Junior Achievement on Monday, March 21st.  BizTown is a simulated city where the students will hold jobs for a day, participate in an election, learn the principles of banking, and learn to be a good citizen.
We will need parents to participate in the all-day study trip.  An hour of on-line training with Junior Achievement will be required if you have not previously participated in BizTown, as well as a current background check and Virtus training.
More information about being a volunteer for the day will be coming home soon.

Reminders 1/13/11

We are out of school for Martin Luther King Day on Monday, January 17th.

Permission slips and $8.00 for the storytelling festival at the Indiana History Center are due on Wednesday, January 19th.  We will leave school by bus around 11:00 am and return around 1:45 pm.  Students will eat their lunch before we leave.  School lunch may be purchased as usual.  The students will wear their school uniforms, as usual.

Report cards, goals, and ISSP

I sent home a copy of each student's report card today.  We will be comparing the students' 2nd quarter goals and Individual Student Success Plan from conferences with their report card.  Many students did not return their goal paper and their ISSP after 1st quarter conferences.  Please check at home for these papers and return them to school as soon as possible.  The students will have to record their report card, Benchmark, and ISTEP scores again and  rewrite their goals if these papers are not found.

Stiorytelling Festival

On Friday, January 21st, the 4th and 5th Grades will be attending the Hoosier Storytelling Festival at the Indiana History Center. Permission slips are in today's Friday Folder.

Report cards available online

Student report cards are available online.  Mrs. Patterson's students will receive a hard copy report on Monday.

Benchmark testing

4th and 5th Grades started the second round of Benchmark testing today.  We are encouraging all students to do their best to show what they have learned so far this year by improving their reading, language arts, math, and science testing scores.

Happy New Year!

Happy new year and welcome back to the 3rd quarter of 4th/5th Grade.  The new grading period begins today.  2nd quarter report cards should be completed by Wednesday and available for viewing online by Friday.  2nd quarter awards will be this Friday at 10:00 am.
Thank you for all the classroom contributions/Christmas gifts.  You are truly generous.