DeLass

Have a Great Summer!

Dear Parents,

Now that the school year is over and I've had a chance to reflect, I want to tell you how great it was to work with your children this year.  You have helped to make my first year at Garrison Mill very enjoyable and I am looking forward to many more.  Your children have grown up in so many ways and before you know it, they'll be graduating from high school.  Believe me, it goes by fast, so treasure every moment and milestone.

They have learned many things:  what pi means, that "brung" is not a word, that it is "May I go to the bathroom?", not "Can I go to the bathroom," and numerous other things.  But if they take one thing from my classroom at all, I hope it is the fact that it doesn't matter how smart you are, what really matters is Attitude and Effort.  If you always try your best, you will succeed. 

Thanks for all your support this year.  We had some great guest readers, a wonderful room mom, a great holiday party, and the knowledge that our parents are concerned, caring and genuinely care about our education.  Thank You!  Stay in touch and have a great summer! 

Becky DeLass

POOL PARTY!

Students have received a flyer about a 5th grade pool party.  If they are attending, you need to RSVP by Tuesday (the 20th).  If your child did not bring their flyer home, information follows:

May 23rd 6:30-9:00PM

Westchester Pool

$5 at the door, pizza is served

RSVP Angie West 770-640-0098 or

angie_west2002@yahoo.com

A-G brinig a 2 liter soda, H-Q a salty snack to share and R-Z a sweet to share

Volunteers needed to chaperone, no siblings please

Wrapping it up!

May 14, 2008

Wrapping it Up!

First - a very special thank you for the wonderful teacher appreciation gift.  The "Summer Bag" filled with goodies that I enjoy, gift cards and more was most appreciated.  I have thoroughly enjoyed working with you and your children this year. 

The students have numerous performances and privileges to attend to in the last week. Grades will be finalized early. Any makeup work will be due by the 19th.

Vaccinations are still not current for all students.  Please get them in as soon as possible.

End of the year celebration is Friday evening from 6:00-8:00.  I would personally like to invite all the fifth grade parents.  My "Hand Jive" group will be performing a special sign language tribute to all the parents.  We have been working diligently on this for the past few months and would love to have an audience and express our appreciation for our wonderful parents in a unique and touching way.  

5th Grade picnic has been changed to the 21st from 12:15 - 1pm. Students will have a sack lunch (hamburgers and hot dogs) compliments of Mrs. Wilson along with a soda and ice cream. If it rains it will be held in the covered play area. Parents usually do not participate in this event. It is simply an extra 15 minutes of socialization for the kids outdoors.

Our Field Day is the 15th. Sunscreen, Hats. Water will be provided.

5th grade Luncheon money is due by Thursday the 15th. Please send in $15 for your child and one adult to attend the luncheon. The reception afterward is open for the enjoyment of another adult or family member also. The Luncheon is on the 22nd.

Decades Days - we are the FIFTIES!  We still need artifacts and clothing for the decade.  Send in what you can and double check with your child to see if they have appropriate clothing for the decade. 

The Walk of Honor is at 1:45 on the 23rd. Please do not come to the classroom prior to the event. Mrs. DeLass will be spending our last moments of quiet reflection with the students at that time.

Email any questions or concerns about grades by the 22nd please. 

Our Field Day is the 15th. Sunscreen, Hats. Water will be provided.

5th grade Luncheon money is due by Thursday the 15th. Please send in $15 for your child and one adult to attend the luncheon. The reception afterward is open for the enjoyment of another adult or family member also. The Luncheon is on the 22nd.

Decades Days - we are the FIFTIES!  We still need artifacts and clothing for the decade.  Send in what you can and double check with your child to see if they have appropriate clothing for the decade. 

The Walk of Honor is at 1:45 on the 23rd. Please do not come to the classroom prior to the event. Mrs. DeLass will be spending our last moments of quiet reflection with the students at that time.

Email any questions or concerns about grades by the 22nd please. 

Wrapping it Up!

Our Field Day is the 15th. Sunscreen, Hats. Water will be provided.

5th grade Luncheon money is due by Thursday the 15th. Please send in $15 for your child and one adult to attend the luncheon. The reception afterward is open for the enjoyment of another adult or family member also. The Luncheon is on the 22nd.

Decades Days - we are the FIFTIES!  We still need artifacts and clothing for the decade.  Send in what you can and double check with your child to see if they have appropriate clothing for the decade. 

The Walk of Honor is at 1:45 on the 23rd. Please do not come to the classroom prior to the event. Mrs. DeLass will be spending our last moments of quiet reflection with the students at that time.

Email any questions or concerns about grades by the 22nd please. 

May 2

Wow!  I can't believe how fast the days are going by.  The students had a great time tie-dying t-shirts yesterday.  They turned out great!  We have a ton of things going on in the classroom and around school.

We are working hard on our Decades Day projects.  Students may want to do additional research at home.  The public library can help also.  Please ask your child what their topics are.

I may be insane, but I am going to offer to make poodle skirts for the girls that would like one for our Decade presentation.  If you are interested, purchase 72 inch wide felt of the color of your choice.  I will go to the fabric store today to check on the amount needed, but I think 1 yard would probably suffice.  I'll also check out poodle appliques.  If you buy the needed items, I'll make them, but I must have the fabric next week, no later than next Friday (the 9th). 

Upcoming events and times (please notice the time for the Tennessee Field trip, it is different than past blogs)

May 6   Students visit Mabry from 9:30-11:00

May 7  Tennessee field trip  Students should be at school at 6:45 AM, we will depart no later than 7:00.  We will not wait for late-comers.  Our arrival home should be approximately 6:00 PM.  I plan on calling our room mom, Sharon Izzo, and she will start a phone tree in case of early or late arrival.

May 8  Mrs. Wilson's retirement party.  NOTE:  Community welcome from 5 to 6 PM

May 9  Career day and Volunteer brunch

May 15  Field Day

May 20 Decades Day  50s, 60s, and 70s  We are the 70s.  Please be prepared to have your child dressed from the time period and feel free to send in any "artifacts"! 

May 21  Decades day 80s and 90s and 5th grade picnic (picnic- 12:00-1:00)

May 22  5th grade luncheon

May 23  Last Day + Walk of Honor at 1:45

As you can see, we are very busy.  We are planning lots of fun events, but learning is still taking place.  Students should have completed or be completing a chapter book of their choice that they will be writing a book review on.  Please make sure your child has either finished this book, or is reading diligently to get it finished.  I appreciate all your help at this busy time. 

Garage Sale

If you need to schedule a large item pick-up to be donated to the Foundation Garage Sale,

Please call Patti Lavender:  770-552-1162

We are planning to schedule pick-ups for Sunday afternoon, April 27^th, but we may be able to make other arrangements.

Correction

Oops!  I mis-typed.  We are the 50s for decades day, not the 70s. 

Make sure you send the students to school with items to layer, (sweaters, sweatshirts, etc.).  Our room is cold now that the air conditioner is coming on. 

Spelling words for the week: 

awesome, strange, human, either, weather, whether, suddenly, already, all ready

Aprl 22

Important dates to remember:

April 23-30  CRCT testing  Please have your child to school on time, well rested and well fed.  We'll take care of the rest. 

May 1  Tie dye T- shirts              PTA Meeting 6:30

May 3  Weekend GM Garage sale 9-4

May 5  Parents Night at Mabry  NOTE:  No students  allowed!

May 6   Students visit Mabry from 9:30-11:00

May 7  Tennessee field trip from 6:00 am to 6:45 PM

May 8  Mrs. Wilson's retirement party.  NOTE:  Community welcome from 5 to 6 PM

May 9  Career day and Volunteer brunch

May 15  Field Day and 5th grade picnic

May 20 Decades Day  50s, 60s, and 70s  We are the 70s.  Please be prepared to have your child dressed from the time period and feel free to send in any "artifacts"! 

May 21  Decades day 80s and 90s

May 22  5th grade luncheon

May 23  Last Day + Walk of Honor at 1:45

April 14

Welcome back!  I hope everyone had a wonderful spring break.  Now it's time to get back to work. 

Dates to remember:

CRCT: 4/23-25 and 4/28-29 (make ups on 4/30)

May 1- Tie-Dye Day

May 2- Career Day

May 5th Parent's Night at Mabry and Target Medival Feast

May 6th- 5th grade field trip to Mabry

May 7th- 5th grade field trip to Chattanooga- Please send money and permission slips ASAP

Decade Days- 5/27 and 28 (more info to come)

That's enough for now!

This week in class:

Math - Crct review all week

Reading - Crct practice and Science core library books

Spelling - Words can be found on the blog from March 30th

Science - test on Wednesday the 16th

Don't forget to send in t-shirts for tie-dying.  They must be washed and have student's name on the tag in permanent marker.

Poetry books were awesome!

GME Foundation

Garrison Mill has recently established a Foundation whose purpose is to provide resources above and beyond what the County and the Garrison Mill PTA is able to provide.  Please visit their web page to find out more about who they are, what they do, and help support their first fundraising event.  You can visit them at:  GME Foundation.

IMPORTANT!

I forgot to include that Poetry books are due this Friday, April 4th.  If your child will be absent on Friday, I expect the book on Thursday.  It will NOT be accepted after Spring Break.  Most students have been working on their poetry book for 2 weeks.  As of last Friday, there were still a few that had not even started.  Please make sure your child has begun this project.