5th grade t-shirts

T-shirt order forms will be sent home tomorrow.  (look for a neon orange paper)  We are getting the t-shirt designed and know the kids will LOVE the design.  Please send cash only ($12) by October 22nd.

Today in the computer lab the kids took a reading pretest in a program called Istation.  The program is for students in grades 3-8 and is a wonderful and beneficial resource.  Your child will be able to access it only at home.  The information is coming home tomorrow on a yellow sheet.  Usernames and passwords are  attached to the downloading directions. 

There is also a similar Math program for grades 3-8.  Both programs reinforce STAAR Test skills.  Information and usernames and passwords will be sent home on Monday.  Students are expected to practice the Reading and Math at home.

If students are submitting entries to the yearbook cover contest, the deadline is Friday, October 18th.

Please make plans to attend the Monster Mash on October 26th.  This is a wonderful fundraiser and a fun way to support our school. 

What is your child's favorite Halloween candy?  Write the answer in tonight's agenda for a free DOJO point! 

Yay!!  My first blog of the year!  Sorry, that I have not been keeping up with this!  I promise I will get better.

Many children have expressed an interest in UIL events.  5th graders are eligible to  compete in Spelling, Music Memory, Art, Oral Reading, Listening, Maps/Charts/Graphs, Dictionary Skills, and Number Sense.  Students will need to sign up by Thursday after noon if they are interested.  Students may try out for more than one event, but may only compete in one event.  The competition will be December 7th.

Have you joined the PTO?  Dues are only $10 per family.  Please help support our school.

A new book order is coming home next Monday.  You can order from the paper copy and sent it to me or online from Scholastic . The code for our class is GXH2B. 

It's always fun to solve Math problems with a partner!  Here are a few pictures of some partnerships:

A note from Ms. Harden:

GT Program Parent Information Meeting

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

6:00 pm

Lamar HS Cafeteria

4606 Mustang Ave.

Rosenberg, TX 77471

This meeting is for both parents of children recently identified as G/T and for parents interested in nominating their child for testing this spring.