The Vann Chronicles

5th Grade Important Dates

- May 3, Thursday - Author's Night, 6:30 a.m.

- May 4, Friday - Mock Relay during Specials; Tote Bags; Envelopes with 2 stamps

- May 7, Monday - Parent's Night at Awtrey, 7:00 p.m.

- May 8, Tuesday - Parent's Night at Palmer, 7:00 p.m.

- May 11, Friday - Field Day; All library books due back; No more lunch room charges: Auction Day Items due 

- May 15, Tuesday - Fifth Grade Program, 6:30 p.m

- May 16, Wednesday - Auction Day

- May 17, Thursday - Fifth Grade Celebration, Wear Fifth Grade T-shirts

- May 21, Monday - Yearbook Signing - May 22, Tuesday - Award's Ceremony, 8:00 a.m.

- May 23, Wednesday - 12:30 Dismissal

- May 24, Thursday - 12:30 Dismissal, NO backpacks or lunch pails, Wear 5th Grade T-shirts, 5th Grade Walk

- June 1, Friday - Report cards will be mailed out if you have brought in stamps. If no stamps parents must pick up report card. Check Big Shanty website for which day.

OAS (CRCT Practice Tests)

Georgia OAS practice tests have been added! This is CRCT practice!!!

To take the practice tests follow the directions below:

1. Go to https://www.georgiaoas.org/ (be sure to turn off your pop-up blocker!)

2. Login with the student’s Georgia Test identification number using the login information give to you at your child's conference.

3. The password is education.

4. The Student Welcome Page will appear and your child can click View Student Tests.

5. Choose the subject area from the list of available subjects.

6. Select the test from the list.

7. Click the Take the Test button. The test will begin.

8. Once the test has been completed, click the Grade My Test button at the bottom of the page; a pop-up window will display. Click OK.

9. The results of the student’s test will display. You can either save or discard the results.

10. Click on Return Home if finished or click on a test option button if you want to take another test.

11. Click the Logout button when you are finished working in the online assessment system.

More Updates

• Yearbook ads are due the end of this week. Please go to the following link if you are interested in placing a family ad congratulating your fifth grader. www.bigshantyyearbook.com

• Human Growth and Development is February 16 and 17th. Please sign the permission slip that is coming home in Thursday Folder today. Without the slip, your child will be unable to attend.

•March 7th Fifth grade Writing Assessment

• Final payments for the fifth grade field trip is due Jan. 27th. If we do not have sufficient funds, the trip may be cancelled.

Fieldtrip Update

The final payment of $20 is due by January 27th for a total cost of $60. ($20 was due on October 7 and December 2) Remember, if we do not have enough money to cover all students with permission, we will be forced to cancel our trip! ***Please be sure your child has returned his/her permission slip so that we may get a head count and plan accordingly. No permission slips will be accepted after January 27th of students currently on roll. *****Only after we verify that we have funding will we be able to select parent chaperones. If you've already sent in a note volunteering, we have your name and will contact you shortly! (with a HUGE thank you!!!)

Happy Holidays!!!

Our class would like to send our warmest wishes for this holiday season.  Have fun and stay safe!

Upcoming Symphony Fieldtrip: Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Fifth grade will be attending The Atlanta Symphony on Wednesday, December 7, 2011.  Please have your child dress up for the ocassion.  We will be leaving Big Shanty at 9 a.m. and returning by 12 p.m.  This program is part of our Performing Arts series.

The Book Fair is Here!

The whole school is excited about our Book Fair. There is an amazing selection of books here! At the Book Fair you will find the latest and finest titles for kids, as well as books of interest to parents. Also, you can contribute books to our classroom library. The Book Fair is a great way to get everyone excited about reading. See you there!

Math Gamers: A Club for Math Lovers

Math Gamers is a math club for fifth grade students who love math and enjoy challenges. The Math Gamers will be meeting once a month on the first Thursday of each month, from 2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Our first meeting is November 3, 2011, 2:30 – 3:15 p.m. in Mrs. Vann’s room. Pick-up is in the front of the school. Only twenty students from fifth grade will be chosen to become members of the Math Gamers. For more information, please download the letter and application listed below. If you are interested in joining the Math Gamers, please let your teacher know by Friday, October 7th.

Download the Math Gamers’s informational letter and application:

Download Math Gamers

Download Math Gamers Application

Fun Online Games to Practice Typing

Here are some fun practice games to help familiarize kids with the keyboard to improve typing skills.

http://www.gamequarium.com/keyboarding.htm

http://www.freetypinggame.net/play.asp

http://www.computerlab.kids.new.net/keyboarding.htm

http://www.computerlab.kids.new.net/keyboarding.htm

Regarding Attendance Phone Calls/Emails

Due to an error in the District's automated parent notification system, on Thursday, September 8, 2011 some families received phone calls and/or emails indicating excessive absences for children enrolled in Cobb County schools. The problem with the system has been identified and corrected. Please disregard any messages you may have received. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you for your patience and understanding.