Woodruff's 5th Grade Wisdom

End of Year Events

* Friday, May 16^th – Field Day

Students should wear tennis shoes, appropriate clothing, and sunscreen for this fun day outside. Don’t forget your water bottle.

Special thanks to the many parents who will be volunteering to help with Field Day!

* Monday, May 19^th – Yearbook Signing (Field Day Rain Date)

Students may bring their yearbooks to have friends and teachers sign.

* Tuesday, May 20^th – 5^th Grade Picnic

This will be an exciting day for our 5^th graders. There will be a DJ, inflatables, a cookout, games, and lots of fun! Parents who would like to attend the picnic may pre-purchase a lunch ticket for $3.00.

The 5^th grade teachers are very thankful to the wonderful parents who have planned our picnic. Special thanks to Megan Vella for all her hard work in organizing this special day.

* Wednesday, May 21^st – Awards Ceremony (Team 5A) 8:00 AM

Awards will be given out for honor roll, attendance, etc. Students receiving an award will be given an invitation for the awards ceremony. All parents are welcome to attend.

* Friday, May 23^rd – Last Day of School and 5^th Grade Walk of Honor

At 1:45, the 5^th graders will take their final walk through the halls of Big Shanty. Parents are invited to join the cheering crowds. Don’t forget your camera and your tissues! Students will be dismissed after the Walk of Honor.

*Students will not be able to take anything home on the bus on Friday afternoon. Do not bring bookbags, lunch boxes, etc. to school.

Fifth Grade News

My how fast this year has gone by! I’m sure it seems like just yesterday you were putting your cute little kindergartener on the bus for their first day of school. Now that cute kindergartner has turned into a big fifth grader, anxious and ready to go to middle school!

The CRCT has come and gone! You should all be very proud of how well your students applied their testing strategies and all that they learned throughout the year. They were focused and ready to soar!

The last few weeks of school hold many exciting things for fifth graders to look forward to… here are just a few of the important dates of upcoming events:

• Tuesday, May 20^th – Fifth Grade End of the Year Celebration – This will include various activities to enjoy – jumping machines, games, prizes, cook out and much more!
• Wednesday/Thursday May 21-22^nd – Honors Day – Parents of students receiving an award will receive and invitation to this special day.
• Friday, May 23^rd – Last day of School! – Walk of Honor- Fifth grade will take their last walk through the hallways as students of Big Shanty Intermediate.

That just about wraps up the school year! Keep informed of what’s happening in your child’s classroom by visiting our blog and be sure to check Thursday folders for last minute reminders!

By now you must be asking yourselves, what can I do to keep my child entertained during the summer? Here are a few ideas from the 5th grade teachers…

1.      Get a combination lock and practice opening it

2.      Get a library card and check out some good books.

3.      Practice those math facts!

4.      Keep a diary of all the things you do over the summer

5.      Start a new hobby.

6.      Go to a camp.

7.      Hang out by the pool or at the beach – but take a book too!

8.      Relax, middle school will be here before you know it!

Relay for Life

The Big Shanty Relay for Life team has the goal to collect $1 from each person who spends their day at Big Shanty.  In turn the students will take part in a Mock Relay honoring our collaborative fight against cancer on Friday, May 2.  If we reach 100% participation for a total of $885 the students will have a special surprise that day!

We will be dedicating our walk to our P.E. teacher, Mrs. Bridget Hammond.  We will also recognize two of our Big Shanty student who have won the battle against cancer and remember two or our former employees who lost the battle.  Relay for Life represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer like our Mrs. Hammond and others will be supported so that one day cancer will be eliminated. 

Thank you for supporting your Big Shanty Relay for LIfe team in the fight against cancer.

CRCT Test Dates and Times

Wednesday, 4/23/08

• Reading
• 8:00-11:00 a.m.

Thursday, 4/24/08

• English/Language Arts
• 8:00-11:00 a.m.

Friday, 4/25/08

• Mathematics
• 8:00-11:00 a.m.

Monday, 4/28/08

• Science
• 8:00-11:00 a.m.

Tuesday, 4/29/08

• Social Studies
• 8:00-11:00 a.m.

Big Shanty Carnival - Friday, April 18

Dear Families,

            I hope you all enjoyed a relaxing spring break.  I know we did.  Just writing a note to remind you of the upcoming Spring Carnival sponsored by the Kennesaw Elem. PTSA and Big Shanty PTSA.  The Carnival will take place this Friday, April 18 from 5:30-8:30 at Big Shanty Elementary School.  This event should provide a lot of fun for the whole family.

            To make this event successful, PTSA has asked that each class donate 6 cakes for the cake walk and one 2-liter of named brand soda from each 5th grade student.  The cakes should not need to be refrigerated.  We currently have 3 2-liters of soda that have been brought to school and 3 families providing a cake.  If anyone else is able to donate, please let me know ASAP via note or email (lisa.woodruff@cobbk12.org)  The scheduled drop off time for the cakes and soda is during morning car line on Friday, April 18.  If you cannot do this time, you can drop it off anytime in the front office on Thursday, April 17.

            Thank you all as well for providing items for the Candy theme basket that will go up for auction on Friday.  It is full of sweets donated by three of our classroom families.  Be sure to check it out as well as all the other baskets.

            Take care all.  Thank you again for all your support and hope to see you at the Carnival.

CRCT online practice

The CRCT practice test site can be accessed using the student login written on your computer card & used at school. 

Password hint: What are you getting from school?  an ____________

Remember to complete a practice test ticket for an entry in our Friday drawing.

Field trip tomorrow ~ Wednesday, April 2

         

Don't forget...

• Wear long pants, tennis shoes & long sleeves.
• Bring your lunch.  Nothing will be refrigerated!
• Bring water to drink on the bus + bus friendly snacks.  No candy!
• Do not bring money!
• You are responsible for any electronics you bring.  We will watch a movie on the bus.

Cell Metropolis

Welcome to Cell Metropolis!

This WebQuest will help you understand many details about cells including how they are structured.  You will be comparing a cell to a city so that you can learn more about important functions. Without these functions, neither the city nor the cell would be able to survive.

Are you ready to begin?

Download cell_metropolis_webquest.ppt

Websites for March 7

English/Language Arts

Uboost - take quiz for Five Years at War

Parts of Speech Practice

CRCT practice tests

Math

Subtracting Mixed Numbers

Science

Microorganisms

State Writing Test tomorrow!

What can you do to get ready? 

• Get a good night sleep and eat a healthy breakfast.
• Students will have 120 minutes to complete an assigned essay. 
• Remember, topics can be narrative, informational or persuasive. 
• Read the prompt carefully and respond. 
• Use any remaining time to edit and revise for an exceptional piece of writing!

Good luck!  You are ready and I know you will all do a wonderful job!