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5th Grade Graduation Ceremony

There has been a change in the fifth grade Graduation Ceremony.  Hazlett's Class will move to the earlier graduation ceremony block with Longyear and Brindley.

8:00-10:00   Outdoor Celebration
10:00-10:45 Lunch for DeLass/Hohn 
                    Graduation Ceremony for Brindley/Longyear/Hazlett
10:45-11:30 Lunch for Hazlett/Longyear/Brindley 
                    Graduation Ceremony for DeLass/Hohn
11:30-12:00 DVD Viewing in Gym (entire 5th Grade and parents) 
                    Hand Jive Performance

On Monday 4/29 we will be having a "we did it" celebration day. Students will be allowed to bring in electronic devices, board games (strongly encouraged) or other fun activities. I gave students a B. Y. O. D. form today to those who would like to bring electronics. The form needs to be completed and brought back on Monday. Students who bring electronics on Monday and do not have parent permission will not be able to use their devices. Students will not be permitted to share electronic devices.

Also, information about the fifth grade celebration day on May 22 was given to your child yesterday. This has important information about specific times of events and a reservation form for the luncheon. The reservation form and payment for the luncheon should be placed in the box by the front office, not given to the teacher as the form stated. Please make sure your child gives this to you. Mrs. White and Mrs. Mosely are leading the organization of this event if you have questions about it. Also, Mrs. Bowman is collecting any pictures of fifth grade events so she can put together a technology piece for the big day.

5th Grade Class Picture

We are asking 5th graders to wear their class t-shirts on Monday the 25th for the class picture.

Baby Pictures Needed

Baby pictures are being collected for the yearbook. Dr. Hohn has a folder to collect the pictures.

Photos must have the student's name on the back. No photo larger than

 2 1/2 X 3 1/2. Deadline for submission is Feb 14th.

Pictures will be returned.

Deadline for submissions is 2/14

Need Items for the Class

We will be studying electricity and cicuits. We are in need of some supplies
to do some hands-on activities. If you come across any of the following
materials and can send them in, the students will really benefit. We need these
items by the end of next week 1/25

AA bateries

D cell batteries

old CD's ( you will not get them back) I will need one for each child

pipe cleaners

googly eyes( any size)

feathers and pom poms

duct tape ( any color)

mini- hot glue sticks

 

For every day use, we are also in need of:

Sharpened pencils (with 30 students….we use a lot of pencils)

Eraser caps

Hand help pencil sharpener with a cap to catch shavings

 

 

The Flu

 
The fifth grade is experiencing an outbreak of flu like symptons. Below is a letter from Nurse Bonnie. Please keep your child at home until they are fever free, vomit free, or diarrea free for 24 hours. We do not want to continue the spread of the virus. 
As you are well aware it is influenza (flu) season, and many of our students and staff are showing flu-like symptoms.  These students/staff get sick very quickly and have symptoms of high fever, cough, sore throat and possibly headache, stomachache and vomiting.
 
The flu can be passed from person to person.  It is most contagious starting one day before the person feels sick and for approximately three to seven days after the symptoms begin.  The flu-causing virus is spread when a person with the disease coughs, sneezes, or speaks, and releases the virus in the air. The virus can be transmitted from the surface to the hand, then to the nose, mouth, or eyes, resulting in flu infection.  Therefore, it is important to wash hands frequently, cover your cough, keep hands away from the face, and clean commonly touched surfaces.
 
If the student/staff develops a fever or flu-like symptoms, it is important that they stay home and rest.  Guidelines for exclusion and readmission to school due to illness include:
 
  1. Returning to school when fever free (100.9 or below) for 24 hours without fever reducing medication
  2. Returning to school 24 hours after the last diarrhea stool
  3. Returning to school 24 hours after the last vomiting episode 
 
Thorough hand-washing with soap and water is the best prevention.   
 
The best prevention from influenza (flu) is to be vaccinated with the flu vaccine even now.  It’s not too late.
 
Informational links below:
 
http://www.cdc.gov/flu
 
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/pdf/freeresources/updated/a_flu_guide_for_parents.pdf
 
www.flufacts.com 
 
www.flu.gov
 
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/HealthyTips/index.html    
 
http://www.choa.org/Child-Health-Glossary/5/5W/5-Ways-to-Fight-the-Flu_KH_Teen
 
http://www.choa.org/Child-Wellness/Child-Wellness-Prevention/Operation-Prevent-Flu
 
http://www.choa.org/health-professionals/nurse-resources/school-nurses/building-bridges/building-bridges-newsletters   
 

Reminder about tomorrow

Our class will be attending the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra at the Cobb Energy Theatre tomorrow from 9-1. I have permission from everyone in the class. A previous reminder was sent home in Thursday folders last week. I just wanted everyone to be aware of the fieldtrip. Please make sure that your child dresses appropriately for the symphony.

Friends and Family Luncheon

Our Friends and Family Luncheon is Thursday, November 15 at 12:05. We will not have a performance prior to the luncheon. Afterwards, please plan to visit the book fair, look at the military uniforms, or other activities that the PTA has arranged. We look forward to see you Thursday.

book fair

Monday – Nov. 12 – 7:20 a.m. – 4:00
p.m.
Tuesday – Nov. 13 – 7:20 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday – Nov. 14 – 7:20 a.m. – 4:00
p.m.
Thursday – Nov. 15 – 7:20 a.m. – 4:00
p.m.
Friday – Nov. 16 – 7:20 a.m. – 1:00
p.m.

5th grade performance

Students should be in the their classroom at 6:15 on Thursday evening for the performance. The PTA meeting starts at 6:30 with the performance directly following the meeting.

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