We have had some amazing experiences this year here in 5th grade. The students have grown taller, smarter and more prepared for the next step of their journey...Renfroe Middle School! As we began to wrap up our school year, keep this dates and important activities in mind:
5th Grade Exhibition/Exhibition Mentors Now that Tybee is over, we will begin to shift our focus to the next big event for 5th graders and that is Exhibition! I will need 6-7 parent mentors to help with groups of 4-5 students with their Exhibition inquiries. Exhibition is the culminating project for all students in the IB PYP program. They will be designing their own inquiry into a topic that they care about. The students will be able to practice all of their inquiry skills, research skills, communication skills, and social skills. This requires about an hour of your time during the school day each week for 5 weeks in April and May. If you are interested in helping send me an email expressing your interest. Training will be provided on April 12th at 5:30pm Many parents comment on how this is a great experience for them to see exactly how IB works! The date for Exhibition is May 23rd...mark your calendars! Renfroe Middle Visits Parents and students will have an opportunity to visit Renfroe Middle School on Thursday, March 29th from 7:00-8:00 pm. I will also be there with my 5th grader...we will be experiencing this transition together. There will also be a day in which we walk to Renfroe Middle School as a 5th grade class during the school day. The date for this is May 4. There will be some presentations and students will take a tour of the school. Social Studies Projects Students will be receiving a few Social Studies take home projects. These projects will be used as springboards for class discussion, will expose students to additional information and be used to review information covered in the beginning of the school year. Let me know if you have any questions. The first project is due Thursday! Spring Break Activities I wil be sending home some activities for students to complete during Spring Break. This is not something students are required to do. Look for it on Thursday, March 29th. Email me if you have any questions!
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This past Monday we sent my daughter, Madison, to Tybee Island. This was a her first time away from home at a place other than my mom and dad’s house. Admittedly, Mandisa and I were a little nervous. Madison returned from Tybee yesterday fired up about the great time she had. She told us ALL about her trip. I know we will have a great time on our class trip as well!
Below is a short synopsis of what our trip will look like from beginning to end. After the synopsis, I have included some Frequently Asked Questions about this trip. Please let me know if you have any further questions. The Morning of the 12th On the morning of March 12th you will arrive at school between 5:15-5:30 am. Students will check in with me to be marked as present and grab their snack bags. They will be directed to load their luggage onto the bus once I am given a bus assignment. We will be pulling out at around 6:00 pm. We will make a restroom stop once we pass through Macon. Our Arrival When we arrive, students will be given their cabin assignments. They will then be escorted by their chaperone to their cabins. They will get their bed made and put luggage away. Afterwards, students will eat lunch and start their first activities! Bed Time After students have dinner each night, they will have one last activity. After the final activity, chaperones and students will make their way back to the dorms. Students will then settle down for the night by taking showers and getting ready for the next day as directed by their dorm chaperones. I will walk through to check on the boys during this time to ensure the process of taking showers is moving along smoothly. Ms. Cassan will check on the girls. We will do one last check just before lights out. On the Road Again On the morning of the 14th, the students will have breakfast, pack their bags, and clean their room. The chaperones will help students clean the rooms and ensure that all of their materials are packed. After we ensure bags are packed, we will then load the busses and be on our way back to Decatur. Students will have sack lunches on the bus. We will call and send text messages once we are in Macon to give you an estimated time of arrival. Tybee -Frequently Asked Questions Will my child need money? There is a small gift shop that sells snacks and souvenirs. Students will be responsible for keeping up with their own money. Who are the chaperones? We are fortunate to have 4 amazing chaperones from Mr. Johnson’s Class! They are Kirsa Gamble, Ernest Clarke, Kent Fisher, and Christy Brock. Are students allowed to bring electronics? Students are not allowed to bring any electronic devices. Are students allowed to bring cameras? Yes, student may bring disposable cameras. How can I get in touch with my student in case of emergency? Ms. Cassan or myself will call you in case of emergency. |
Eddie Johnson
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