Posted on June 9, 2013 by isawyer

Hi Parents,

Our 5th graders are finishing out their last three-and-a-half days of school at Irving. For some of you, this is nothing new as you have experienced it with an older child, while for others; this is your oldest child (or only child) so this is a new experience. Wherever you are at, one thing is for sure; these 5th graders are showing a lot of excitement to move on to middle school…and I’m a little excited too!

A couple reminders about the final week:

Monday: SPLASH fieldtrip – Remember to bring a sack lunch! We will be eating at the park right after we are done swimming.

Tuesday: 5th Grade Graduation

Wednesday: 5th Grade vs. Staff softball game 1:00

Thursday: ½ day – Student’s last day of school – Dismissed @ 11:30

Let me know if you have any other questions!

Mrs. Sawyer
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Posted on June 9, 2013 by isawyer

Hi Parents,

Our 5th graders are finishing out their last three-and-a-half days of school at Irving. For some of you, this is nothing new as you have experienced it with an older child, while for others; this IS your oldest child so this is a new experience. Wherever you are at, one thing is for sure; these 5th graders are showing a lot of excitement to move on to middle school! Well, I admit I’m excited, too.

A couple last reminders about the upcoming week:

Monday: SPLASH fieldtrip – Remember to bring a sack lunch! We will be eating at the park right after we are done swimming.

Tuesday: 5th Grade Graduation

Wednesday: 5th Grade vs. Staff softball game 1:00

Thursday: ½ day – Student’s last day of school – Dismissed @ 11:30

Let me know if you have any other questions!

Mrs. Sawyer
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Rocket Launch Tomorrow – Wednesday 6/5

Posted on June 4, 2013 by isawyer

Tomorrow we will be launching rockets from:

10:30-11:30ish
Break (Recess/Lunch)
12:50- ?

If you would like to come watch, feel free to come and join the fun!

SPLASH Reminder 6/10/13: If you haven’t already, please send the field trip form back along with $3 for our Monday field trip. If you need a school lunch, please let me know ASAP.

Hope you are all enjoying this beautiful weather!

Mrs. Sawyer

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Final Countdown…

Posted on June 2, 2013 by isawyer

Hi Parents,

We are in the final countdown to the end of school! We are also in the final countdown for our rocket launch. Rockets are assembled and spray painted. The final step is to put the engines in and then finally launch them.

The weather looks like it is going to cooperate, and if the forecast is right, Wednesday is most likely going to be the day we launch.

A couple other reminders for this week:

6/3 – Monday: Human Growth and Development tomorrow morning from 8:30-10:15.

6/5 – Wednesday – Rocket Launch (Time TBD)

6/7 – Friday – 5th grade poster boards due.

As we are getting close to finishing out the year, this would be a good time to check Home Access to see how your child is doing. Let me know if you have any questions about your child’s grades.

Have a wonderful week!

Mrs. Sawyer

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5th Grade Poster Project Reminder

Posted on May 23, 2013 by isawyer

Hi Parents~

This is a quick “check-in” to see how your child is doing on their poster board project for the 5th grade celebration? :) There is still plenty of time (June 7th or sooner), but I wanted to send a quick reminder out, especially if your child has any extra time during the upcoming three day weekend!

Also, on a side note, any extra cans of spray paint that you could send to school with your child would be much appreciated! We will begin spraying our rockets next week.

Have a great Memorial Day weekend!

Mrs. Sawyer

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Pictures for 5th Grade Celebration Slide Show

Posted on May 21, 2013 by isawyer

This letter is from Amy Prentice. I am forwarding this on as she will be putting together the slide show.

Dear Parents,

Well it is that time of the year, where our kiddos will be saying good bye to Irving and starting their next big adventure as 6th graders.

Next month we will be celebrating the 2013 graduating 5th grade class. I am putting together a slide show, and would love to have some pictures of your kids to put in there. Please send me 2-3 pictures at amypren1771@yahoo.com no later than June 3 and I will make sure and get them into the slide show. Please put your child’s name and teacher in the subject line.

If you have any questions or comments please feel free to email me at the above mentioned email address.

Sincerely,
Amy Prentice (Sam Prentice’s mom)

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Jog-a-thon Volunteers Needed :)

Posted on May 19, 2013 by isawyer

Dear Parents,

It’s that time of year again. Our annual Irving jog-a-thon is around the corner! On Friday, May 31st the 5th grade students will be running laps from 1:00-2:00 in the afternoon. I am in need of parents volunteers that would be willing to count laps for our 5th graders. If you can volunteer during that time, please let me know! I would really appreciate any extra help!

Reminder Dates:

5/23, Thursday @ 7:00 – 4/5th grade music performance
5/28, Tuesday 5:00-6:00 – Parent Preview Night – Human Growth and Development (look for letter in this week’s Tuesday folder)
5/31, Friday 1:00-2:00 Jog-a-thon (5th grade)
6/3, Monday – Human Growth and Development – Dr. Huffman
6/10, Monday – SPLASH Field Trip
6/11, Tuesday – 5th Grade Departure Ceremony
TBD – 5th graders launch rockets

Have a wonderful week!

Mrs. Sawyer

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PLEASE READ! 5th Grade Celebration T- Shirt Form Due

Posted on May 16, 2013 by isawyer

Dear Parents,

ALL students will be wearing a 5th Grade Celebration T-shirt for graduation. Please make sure to have your $10.00 and order form to me (if you don’t have it, I will get your child a form) no later than the 24th of May! If you can not pay for the t-shirt, please send ONLY the order form with your child’s size to school.

Thank you,

5th Grade Celebration Planning Committee

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Important Dates…Field Trip…Rockets!

Posted on May 13, 2013 by isawyer

Dear Parents,

Please note the following dates on your calendars:

May 14th 6:30-7:30 Mr. James to Irving to talk to parents of incoming 6th graders.

May 15th – Coast Field Trip

May 23 – 4/5 Grade Performance 7:00

June 3 – Human Growth and Development – Dr. Huffman to present (we will be sending home a letter about a parent preview time)

June 10th – SPLASH Field Trip

June 11th – 5th Grade Graduation

COAST FIELD TRIP – We will be leaving promptly at 7:30 and arriving back about 4:00. Chaperones – I will have an itinerary for you along with names of students that you will be chaperoning.

WEATHER BOOKLETS
Since time is running out, students did not get to completely finish their Weather Booklets. Any extra work that you would want them to do at home is up to you. It has a lot of great experiments relating to weather! I told students that if they finished the crossword puzzle at the back of the booklet, I would give them extra credit!!

ON TO ROCKETS!!! We are beginning our study of rockets. This week we will be learning things about rocketry. Next week, we will begin making the actual rocket :) . Any extra bottles of half-empty spray paint cans you might have and would be willing to donate would be greatly appreciated!

Mrs. Sawyer

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Important Dates…Upcoming Field Trip…Rockets!

Posted on May 13, 2013 by isawyer

Dear Parents,

Please note the following dates on your calendars:

May 14th 6:30-7:30 Mr. James to Irving to talk to parents of incoming 6th graders.

May 15th – Coast Field Trip

May 23 – 4/5 Grade Performance 7:00

June 3 – Human Growth and Development – Dr. Hoffman to present (we will be sending home a letter about a parent preview time)

June 10th – SPLASH Field Trip

June 11th – 5th Grade Graduation

COAST FIELD TRIP – We will be leaving promptly at 7:30 and arriving back about 4:00.

WEATHER BOOKLETS
Since time is running out, students did not get to completely finish their Weather Booklets. Any extra work that you would want them to do at home is up to you. It has a lot of great experiments relating to weather! I told students that if they finished the word search at the back of the booklet, I would give them extra credit!!

ON TO ROCKETS!!! We are beginning our study of rockets. This week we will be learning things about rocketry. Next week, we will begin making the actual rocket :) . Any extra bottles of half-empty spray paint cans you might have and would be willing to donate would be greatly appreciated!

Mrs. Sawyer

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