5thRidge

may 17

2011-05-17T15:39:00.000-07:00

Tuesday!
We are coming to an end! Ithink the kids are so ready!
I sent home reading tests today. Please ask to see your kids test!
Also no homework this week. Kids are still responsible for spelling but they can select how they wish to study.

Good job on the concert. Talent show 5/23. Hope to see you there.

may 9

2011-05-09T16:12:00.001-07:00

State Shirts are due tomorrow and posters
State fair tomorrow night
Our class is performing in the talent show!
All test have been graded and returned. The PASS system is current please check it!
Here are the spelling words
slogan closet
radar model
minutes volcano honest private
second balance
virus radio shadow basis
humor decent
salad fanatic eleven novel

Important updates!

2011-05-05T15:56:00.000-07:00

Upcoming Events
5th grade parents:
Only 16 more school days and you will officially have middle school children!
We are going to be busy this month, so here is a list of things to come.
May 6th- Muffins with Mom (my birthday)
May 9th-13th Diebels testing
May 10th-State Fair
May 16th-Band/Orchestra performance
May 18th-Character Counts Celebration (Minute to Win it)
May 19th-Final day to test for AR, all library books are due
May 23rd-Talent Show-5th grade will be performing as a class!
May 24th Field Day
May 26th-Last day of School

May 5th

2011-05-05T10:32:00.000-07:00

Happy Cinco De Mayo!
Our class will be performing for the talent show. We are so excited and cant wait to show off our talent.

Muffins with mom tomorrow.

Please make sure you are monitoring your childs AR goal and current points. There are exactly 11 days to meet AR goals.

A fantastic 5th grade celebration is being planned. Stay tuned for information.

Students made invitations to the State Fair, make sure you get your copy.
If you have any questions in regards to the state fair please contact me.

Mon 5/2

2011-05-02T14:37:00.000-07:00

Happy Monday!
Thanks for coming to the Hoe Down, it was loads of fun.
Students should be working hard on their projects. We won a pizza party for next Monday.
Spelling words are listed below.
Treasure capture feature pleasure
Measure creature pasture culture
Literature furniture temperature
Legislature picture adventure mixture
Structure immature leisure premature
signature

Monday 4/25

2011-04-25T16:05:00.000-07:00

Updates!
Wed-Middle school Field Trip
Thursday-SeaLife
Friday-Hoe Down-Students will be performing in every grade level, there will be arts and crafts as well as BBQ! Please come out and support from 6-8
Examples of state reports went home today with every kid.
We are winning the shoe drive with 139 pairs! Thanks for all your support.
Laura Ridge

April 18

2011-04-18T12:39:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Monday. Homework is back the same routine. Listed below is the spelling list. Tonight is the last PTO meeting, please come out 6:30. We are collecting old shoes (or new) to help with the earthquake victims in Japan. More state report information is going home today regarding shirts. We need scrap book materials!!!!!!! percent absence years refused ancient pressure notice scene station social special parachute specialty detention machine advise cities chalet constitution advertisement

Friday 4/15

2011-04-15T12:33:00.000-07:00

Thank you for making sure rough drafts got in on time! Monday is PTO elections please come out and support. Have a great weekend, we will be back to work and normal schedules on Monday.

wed april 13

2011-04-13T15:25:00.000-07:00

state report rough draft due Friday! Tomorrow last day of AIMS testing Movie slips need to be in by Friday morning Middle school field trip information went home yesterday.

Tues April 12

2011-04-12T12:22:00.000-07:00

AIMS testing is going well. Thanks again to Mrs Barrett for providing breakfast every morning! There is not homework due to AIMS We will be watching a movie on Friday. Permission slip comes home today. Permission slips will also be going home for the middle school field trip. PTO elections are April 18th Please come out. Have a great week Laura Ridge

April 7

2011-04-07T09:02:00.000-07:00

AIMS- 5th grade has state testing Monday-Thursday. Mrs. Barrett and I will be providing breakfast for our class, so please make sure students are here by 8am. Pizza Party is scheduled for next Friday. (we ended up with 27 reams of paper) Please encourage your kids to get some great sleep and do their best on the test. Last call for Field trip money due tomorrow. Jamba Juice 3.00 tomorrow Wear purple. (relay for life tomorrow) Dress Code- will be strictly enforced! Have a great weekend.

April 5

2011-04-05T15:02:00.000-07:00

tomorrow- wear black Ottor pops for sale bring in change "relay for life" (cancer) dollars also accepted.

Monday April 4

2011-04-04T14:46:00.000-07:00

Today. There was a real fire drill and we had to evacuate. All is well. No worries! There will not be a story, spelling test or vocabulary this week. A homework packet for AIMS prep is coming home. No excuses for not having homework! Please continue to encourage your students to be on their best behavior. We are having an increase with lunch detention and not doing homework. This week is the relay for life. (support cancer) Please send in change! We won the paper drive. Thank you for your support. (pizza party coming our way). AIMS starts Monday. Please make sure your kids come on time and stay all week (as much as possible). Field trip money due Friday and permission slip Thanks Laura Ridge

march 28

2011-03-28T10:43:00.000-07:00

Here are this weeks spelling words. Picture day tomorrow. Copy paper please! pretty service thunder blanket fellow subject perhaps attack entire chimney tunnel effect effort pretzel survive pillow hunger college challenge suspended

march 25

2011-03-25T15:21:00.000-07:00

Happy Friday!
Students are coming home with their special item picture!
They came out pretty good.

Ream your teacher with paper next week! We want to win so please send in paper!

have a great weekend

Laura Ridge

March 24

2011-03-24T13:28:00.000-07:00

Happy Thursday and Happy Birthday to Brandon and Cody!

Tomorrow is yearbook pictures. Students need to wear either their band shirts, or any school shirt.

Tonight, students need to define, fables, myths, point of view and resolution.

Study guide for the story is going home today. There is not a math study guide, we are working on patterns.

Ream your teacher with paper! Contest starts Monday. We want to win the Pizza party so please donate a ream or two of paper to our class.
State graphic organizer due tomorrow! NO EXCEPTIONS

Thanks

March 23

2011-03-23T08:09:00.000-07:00

Good Morning!
The book fair starts tomorrow. This would be a great opportunity to get some great books and support your school.

Tonight is Little Ceasars Pizza night.

I will be sending home additional homework for the next 3 weeks.

Graphic Organizer for State Reports due this Friday.

spelling words

2011-03-21T10:47:00.000-07:00

discuss
deduct
dismissed
develop
disease
discount
disturb
details
demand
determined
depressed
defense
disappointing
discouraged
disadvantage
demonstrated
defeat
descent
disappear
disconnect

March 21st

2011-03-21T10:22:00.000-07:00

Welcome Back!
I hope every one enjoyed a much needed break...
Thank you for coming to conferences. It was nice to see you all again.
This week:
We have a writing assignment. Students need to bring in their favorite item. We will take a picture of it and students will be writing on why that object is special. The objects are due tomorrow. Instructions going home today.
This week in math we are working on patterns. This weeks story is Evelyn Cisneros, Prima Ballerina. Study guides will go home on Thursday.
Dont forget to send in field trip money. $11.00 due no later than April 8th 3pm.
FYI-McDonalds is giving away free breakfast for AIMS testing.

Updates

2011-02-23T13:21:00.000-08:00

Hello
just a few updates. The quarter closes on 3/5.
AR goals need to be met by then.
Please make sure to turn in the field trip and middle school information.

This week we are learning about Shaksepeare, 3 branches of Government and Integers.

Gallieo testing is next week, so please try and make sure students are here and on time.

Thank you for helping me take your students from good to great!
Laura Ridge

Updates

2011-02-10T13:58:00.000-08:00

hello 5th grade families!
the puberty class was intersting. please ask your kids about the information they recieved!
fundraiser information is coming home today.
we are planning our 5th grade fieldtrip to sealife in tempe. the cost will be $10 per student.
Also ask your kids about this week reading! Loius Armstrong. I made some amazing jambalaya for the entire class to enjoy. Thanks Jada's family for providing drinks.
Valentines Party Monday Feb 14th. Students will also have an opportunity to buy Pizza on Wednesday Feb 16th. Money goes right back to the school.

Kids are running low pencils. white board markers and such.
Happy Thursday!
Laura Ridge

projects

2011-01-28T14:29:00.000-08:00

So far the projects look amazing! We are the only class that had 100% turn in all their posters.

Puberty Education was re-scheduled for Feb 8th, so stay tuned.

Next week is spirit week for the super bowl. Students brought home information.

Please check the PASS system. All grades are up to date. Also ask your kids about AR and where they are with their goals.

We are having trouble with lunch, talking (shouting) and food throwing. If this continues kids will have consequences. A few kids confessed so ask your kid if they were one of them. I gave everyone a warning, next time I will call home.

Have a great weekend!
Laura

Thursday Jan 20

2011-01-20T13:56:00.000-08:00

Black History outlines due tomorrow!
Please complete the parent survey, I will give my class a snack party for 100% participation due Friday 1/21/11

We had the most winners for the Character counts contest! We also had the 1st place winner for the tshirt contest! (Chloe Temple)

Students were given a math and story study guide for tomorrows test.

Happy Thursday
Laura Ridge

Tues Jan 11

2011-01-11T12:53:00.001-08:00

hello parents!
Kids have got there new AR goals, a parent information sheet went home yesterday please make sure to sign it along with the puberty permission form and black history form. Whew! lots of paper. Today coming home is your child's recent test scores. I am requesting that some students attend free after school tutoring. I am willing to stay after school so please take advantage. =)

No school Monday. Have a great week.

Friday Jan 7

2011-01-07T07:07:00.000-08:00

Happy Friday!
Third quarter is off and running. The next upcoming event is the Black History project, the handout is going home today. This is an outside school project .

We are moving on to geometry. Stay tuned for after school tutoring alerts. I plan to have my schedule worked out this weekend.

Students were given their new AR goals. Please make sure kids are still reading 20 minutes every night. 95% of our class raised their AR reading level.

I try to post everyday, but please bare with me when I cant.

Have a great weekend
Laura

welcome back

2011-01-04T11:46:00.000-08:00

happy 2011!
tomorrow, please have students wear yellow or green shirts for character counts!

we are in need of 2nd quarter supplies, lysol spray and wipes, students need 2 new note books and pencils.

tonights homework 3times each in abc order as well as math worksheet.

have a great day!

Laura Ridge

its break

2010-12-20T19:59:00.000-08:00

thank you for all the kind gifts. i hope you enjoyed the frames i made for each kid and I hope they enjoy the McDonalds treat. see you in the new year.

laura ridge

2010-12-16T10:09:00.000-08:00

Thursday 12/16

2010-12-16T10:08:00.000-08:00

Dont Forget
juice and donuts tomorrow
book exchange
movie permission slip
early release

happy holidays

wed 12/15

2010-12-15T11:54:00.000-08:00

just a few reminders- tomorrow is the kids band performance, they will need their shirts.

Friday is half day and we need donuts and juice for Friday morning.

Ask your kids about the book exchange and they will neeed permission slips to watch the movie.

Mon 12/13/10

2010-12-13T14:43:00.000-08:00

Hey Parents.
We have a busy week. Students will be having a Christmas Party on Friday morning. Girls bring donuts and boys juice. We will be watching Home Alone. Please make sure to get back the parent permission slips.

Tomorrow-Tuesday students need to wear all white or as much as possible.

If you missed the concert there will be an encore on Friday morning.
BMX show also Friday morning

Class auction Thursday. Students are allowed to bring in 2 items to auction.

This week will be lots of review and crafts.
Homework, Christmas Spelling and math. Worksheets went home today.

Happy Holiday
Laura Ridge

Thursday Dec 9

2010-12-09T15:36:00.001-08:00

Happy Thursday
Please check the PASS grade system. All grades are current. Last day for AR points will be this Friday. We had Dunkin Donuts today. I treated the class for having perfect attendance.
Thank you for getting them here.

Homework

2010-12-07T13:57:00.000-08:00

handwriting. make a line graph and adverbs.
students have the handouts!

Tuesday Dec 7

2010-12-07T13:52:00.000-08:00

The concert was amazing, it was so nice to see all the parents. The kids have come so far.
There is not spelling homework this week. We are working on Poems, Pandora's Box, the Civil War and graphs. We have a new student Jada. As always I am trying to take your kids from good to great and I appreciate all your support.

2010-12-02T08:25:00.000-08:00

Thursday Dec 2

2010-12-02T08:23:00.000-08:00

Happy Thursday
Tonight please give your kids their pre-spelling test and sign. I would suggest if they miss a word they write it 5 times each. (math also)

I am still not happy about the AR points. Students should be reading 20 minutes a night. It is such a small time frame and it makes such a huge difference in their academics.

Your kids are amazing and they keep me on my toes.

Laura Ridge

Wednesdy Dec 1

2010-12-01T07:47:00.000-08:00

Sorry I forgot to post yesterday, I totally got busy and forgot!

Today the kids are taking the reading Gallieo test and tomorrow math, so please make sure they eat a nice breakfast!

No math homework tonight. But students still have spelling homework and 20 minutes of reading.

We are still working on the human body for science and we started algebra for math.
2 and 1/2 weeks left until break.

Happy Wednesday!

dont forget tissue boxes.

Monday Nov 29

2010-11-29T11:55:00.000-08:00

First I would like to say thank you to all the parents who helped with the Thanksgiving Breakfast. It was a huge success. The kids stuffed themselves all day. I am so thankful for all the kids in room 316.

We have 3 weeks left remaining in the semester. Where is the time going?

Tonight spelling homework is 3 times each, read 20 minutes, math facts and math worksheet ratios. (labeled Tuesday)

Spelling list
capable, careless, desirable, admirable, restless, available, priceless,useless,reliable,undeniable,excitable,believable,debatable,tasteless,helpless,senseless,bottomless,comfortable,
dampness,understandable

Happy Monday.
Laura Ridge

Tues Nov 23

2010-11-23T15:57:00.000-08:00

Hello Parents
I have given back all tests to date. So please with your kids. I dont allow them to throw away or recycle anything in class.

Tomorrow is our Thanksgiving Breakfast so make sure to send in your items.

Again, this week is all review, homework due tomorrow.

Last chance to send in cans and coins

All students will need to send in a tissue box when they return from Thanksgiving to do an in class project.

Thanks for all you do

PTO MEETING TONIGHT!

2010-11-22T15:14:00.001-08:00

Please come and support your school!

Monday Nov 25

2010-11-22T13:58:00.000-08:00

Monday! Momday!
This week is all review.
Math homework for Monday and Tuesday
Spelling homework, no handwriting.

Please keep up the AR reading, the kids have been doing much better.
Math facts sentences start tonight!

Penny wars still going on-send in change
Send in canned goods
dont forget class breakfast on Wednesday.
Your kids are amazing and keep me laughing

Laura Ridge

Sat Nov something

2010-11-20T07:54:00.000-08:00

Good Morning!
Progress reports went home yesterday (Friday).

When we come back on Monday we will be hitting math facts really hard! If students do not passs math facts they will have to write them in words for homework.

Thank you to Mrs. Carillo who treated our class to Dunkin Donuts! We had a really good week as far as behavior. Room 316 rocks!

Next week there will not be a story. We will take next week to review.

Tutoring- I am willling to tutor in the mornings I do not have duty. I am also going to be doing some tutoring at lunch. If students are not reaching their goals or need extra help I am here to help!

Enjoy your weekend

Laura Ridge

Wednesday Nov 17

2010-11-17T10:50:00.000-08:00

The projects look amazing! We will start presenting tomorrow.

We are in need of canned goods. So please give. While I am begging, the kids also need empty Kleenex boxes for an upcoming project.

Donuts with dad this Friday morning.

Tonight math, spelling sentences, read 20 minutes and handwriting.

Tuesday Nov 16

2010-11-16T13:58:00.000-08:00

Projects due tomorrow!

Math-subtracting fractions, spelling ABC order and handwriting.

We have been studying the 13 colonies. Students will need to know them by Friday.

Please send in can goods for Thanksgiving so we can help as many families as possible.

See you tomorrow

Laura Ridge

Veterans Day

2010-11-15T11:02:00.001-08:00

Monday Nov 15

2010-11-15T10:56:00.000-08:00

Homework- math adding fractions with unlike denominators
Spelling 3 times each, read 20 minutes and handwriting.

Spelling words-industry buffalo exciting terrible electric dangerous exercise horizon favorite library substitute typical dinosaur curious average period amazement bicycle conference family

social studies project due Wednesday!

We are off to a great week...

Laura Ridge

Friday Nov 12

2010-11-12T14:40:00.000-08:00

Happy Friday!
I was able to pass back all the test today! So check your kids bacpacks....
Dont forget projects are due on the 17th.

We are in the process of planning our Thanksgiving Breakfast so stay tuned...

Have a good weekend, see you on Monday.

Tuesday Nov

2010-11-09T15:44:00.000-08:00

Tuesday! Tuesday!
We had an awesome Veterans Day celebration. Tonight is math make and take hope you can swing by.

Tonight is 3 times each, math and handwriting.
Today we went into the lab to gather more information for the early exp. project. I also told kids they are welcome to come in early if they need a computer or extra help.

have a good evening
Laura Ridge

Monday Nov 8

2010-11-08T13:43:00.000-08:00

Happy Monday!
Spelling is 3 times each tonight. Here is a list of the words.

quiet trail fuel poem diet nucleus cruel Indian fluid violin museum dial ruin influence museum dial ruin influence triumph theater liar leotard koala

Tomorrow is wear red white or blue!
Tomorrow is math make and take- please show up.
Veterans day assembly 1pm tomorrow.

TGIF

2010-11-05T13:33:00.000-07:00

I hope homework went well this week.

Monday- please remind students to wear camoflauge to school.

No school next Thursday. Students should start working on their explorer projects. Be creative.
Have a safe and fun weekend.

Laura Ridge

Thursday Nov 4

2010-11-04T14:53:00.000-07:00

Happy Thursday!
Tomorrow we have tests so study and get a good nights sleep! Eat breakfast.

AR points... please check you childs AR points and monitor their reading. There is only 2 weeks left to reach AR goals. I checked my reports today and had conferences with students.

Jamba Juice pre-sale...due Friday 3.00
Veterans- if you know a vet and wish for them to come to be honored please send in the RSVP by tomorrow.

Just a reminder all of 5th grade is doing the same homework so if your kids forget something then can always check with a friend! No excuses.

Monday Nov 1st

2010-11-01T16:01:00.000-07:00

Homework- 5th grade is going to have universal homework. There will be 5 math problems Mon-Thurs. Spelling as follow:
Mon 3 times each Tues ABC order Wed sentences Thurs- signed pre-test
Handwriting Mon-Thursday and math sentences if they math fact test is not passed.

Spelling Words: he's couldn't she'll doesn't we'd that's hadn't shouldn't how's weren't there's wouldn't what's where's aren't here's they'll we'll you'd he'd

Please ask your kids about the meeting with the school counselor today!
Get ready for Veteran's day!
Jamba Juice pre-order sent home today 3.00

Panda Express was a great turnout.
Check PASS grades were updated and papers sent home

Happy Monday!
Laura Ridge

school wide pink out

2010-10-28T13:31:00.000-07:00

Thursday Oct 28

2010-10-28T13:14:00.001-07:00

We were able to order extra Panda so kids will be able to pay 5.00 tomorrow on a first come basis.

Homework-vocabulary, bring in something that represents one of the vocabulary words.
Spelling worksheet, math.

Tomorrow kids can wear costumes from their favorite book character. Students are also allowed bring in treats to share.

Grades updated in pass, please sign and return folders.

Happy Thursday

Check us out!

2010-10-27T14:12:00.000-07:00

Wednesday Oct 27

2010-10-27T14:03:00.000-07:00

Sorry I was out for the past 2 days. My son was in the hopital for the past 3 days!
I am behind on grading so please bare with me. I will have EVERYTHING in PASS by Friday.

Homework- Mixed Fractions, vocabulary and ABC order. I know the sub sent home a packet but it did not have any math. I told the kids they could turn in the packet on Friday but it would not be necessary. I will use it at extra credit.

Spelling Words- divide division nature natural collide collision beautiful beauty televise television apply application multiplication multiply compete bountiful bounty describe description competition

Vocabulary-treaty, repeal, suspend, honors, edition and contraption.

Friday Oct 22

2010-10-22T14:47:00.000-07:00

Happy Friday!
The test will come home on Monday's as I need the weekend to grade. I tried today and it takes away from instruction time so I hope you understand.

Next Wednesday we are going to have a "pink out" for breast cancer. I would like to see 100% of our class in pink.

Game-I hope to see a lot of you ar tonights games. dont forget the blue flyer.

Project-Due Monday! I have students 2 days to research in the computer lab. Please help your kids to be creative. I offered students a re-print of the assignment in case they lost it, so everyone should know and have the assignment.

Keep the tootsie rolls coming in for the fall carnival. Colored hair spray too. These items can be purchased at the dollar tree.

Book Fair continuing all next week. Come in take a look.

Have a great weekend.

Thursday

2010-10-21T14:48:00.000-07:00

Homework- estimating fractions, spelling ABC or sentences, and nouns.

Today we went to the computer lab to get started on the rocket reports. We will have one more lab day and then students will be expected to finish over the weekend, remember this is due on Monday. Students were allowed the opportunity to come in early if they do not have computers.

Last call for Panda Money. We only have 5 pupils who paid. If we dont get enough orders we will have to cancal.

Football Game- Try and make it to the Combs High School Game. Wear red and black. Bring the blue flyer so our school can get credit. See you there.

October 20

2010-10-20T16:54:00.000-07:00

Homework- meaning of fractions and spelling. (4 pages total)

Today I entered the first math test for quarter 2, so feel free to log onto the PASS system if you want to check grades.

Class newsletter for October went home today.

Child Find- Pictures next Tuesday. ( I think all kids should do this every year or at least once)

Dont forget Panda Money 5.00 (due Friday)

Room 316 is going from good to great!

Vocabulary and Spelling for week of October 19

2010-10-19T12:41:00.000-07:00

vocabulary-
atoll, lagoon, reef, sensors, meanader, barren

Spelling-
absent, servant, present, instant, accident, assistant, current, moment, resident, ignorant, pleasant, distant, innocent, intelligent, restaurant, patient, government, statement, migrant, participant.

This weeks story-Seeing Earth From Space.

2nd Quarter

2010-10-19T12:30:00.000-07:00

Well, the blog is back up and running!

First of all thank you for coming out to conferences. It was great to see you all again. I am excited about this quarter. I will be pushing your kids much harder so get ready!

This week the kids were assigned a science project. They will need to do a report on a space mission and make a spaceship, probe or space station to match the report. The Rubric and instructions are coming home today. The Due date is Monday Ocotber 25th.

Tomorrow we will be introducing fractions. Fractions will be covered for the majority of the 2nd quarter.

Homework-Spelling and vocabulary worksheet
math-prime and composite numbers.

Dont forget Panda Express money is due by Friday 5.00 and kids are allowed to bring in extra treats if they want.

Tuesday 17th

2010-08-17T13:53:00.000-07:00

spelling words coming home today

Homework
Spelling worksheet and mathfacts
handwriting

Please talk to your kids about bathroom manners. I am sure they will explain it to you! What s day.

Monday Aug 16

2010-08-16T14:36:00.000-07:00

Homework-Vocabulary Worksheet
Math Worksheet- 1-1 place value
Handwriting Practice

Water- please send your kids to school with water. They go out several times a day and it is HOT!

Lunch Detention will start tomorrow for anyone who does not bring in homework.

Happy Monday!

Aug 12

2010-08-12T14:30:00.000-07:00

Homework- subtraction review sheet.

Papers went home for after school clubs.

Math Facts-We have been taking timed math facts tests all week. Please discuss with you kids how they are doing

AR- Reading will begin on Monday. When students arrive to school they are to AR read until school starts. Students will be given their AR goals on Monday.

We have 97% of our paperwork turned in!
Keep the Sunny D labels coming in
Thanks

Homework Aug 11

2010-08-11T12:43:00.000-07:00

math worksheet (place value review)

Sunny D news letter- We are trying to collect 20 labels to get 20 free books for our class. It is on sale at Fryes for .50 cents!

One of the kids in our class has a sister with leukemia. The family is selling shirts for 10.00 to raise money. It is our class goal to come together as a class and each purchase a shirt if possible. This would be a great opportunity for extra chores!

Please have all paper work in by Friday the 13th. So far 95% of the class has everything in.

Homework Aug 10

2010-08-10T15:35:00.001-07:00

Math Facts Worksheet
Bring Back Signed Papers

2010-2011 School Year

2010-08-10T15:30:00.000-07:00

I am so excited to have your kids this year! We are off to a great start.
Thank you so much for all the supplies from my wish list. I really appreciate them.
Today we took a math facts test. All 5th graders need to be able to do 100 problems in two minutes. I sent home their results. Also coming home is a whole bunch of paperwork (sorry)
This all needs to be in by Friday. I told the kids if we get 100% by Friday we can have a Root beer Float party. We will be starting math tomorrow. Basic review. Email or call if you have any questions or concerns!
Mrs Ridge

AIMS

2010-04-20T16:09:00.001-07:00

The kids did an excellent job in coming to school. We had 100% 2 of the 3 days, and 99% the other day. We have 5 more weeks so please continue to get them here and on time.

Middle School

2010-04-20T16:08:00.001-07:00

dont forget! Middle school informational this Thursday and the kids go over next Tuesday, the 27th@ 9am. I am so excited for them.

Flat Stanley

2010-04-20T16:07:00.000-07:00

We got our first Flat Stanley back from Nevada! We hope to have all of them back before school is out.

April

2010-04-20T16:05:00.000-07:00

The state projects are off and running. The kids are doing a fantastic job on their boards. Due to lack of supplies I sent home the shirts. Kids can take their time and have more resources. The shirts should be completed by May 1st. Remember, neatness counts as well as creativity!

March

2010-03-08T13:24:00.001-08:00

It's time for spring conferences! Students are coming home today with pre-arranged appointment times. I cant wait to see you, please call or email me if you need to re-schedule.

State Reports- initial information for state reports have gone home. Today all students were told what state they have to report on. Have fun with this.

Group pictures- Are this Thursday. The cost is $8.00

Pizza-The kids would like to order Pizza this Friday. I can cover the cost of drinks. Each student will need to bring $3.00 by Thursday. If you can afford to cover an extra kid it would be awesome.

Thank you for all you do! Your kids are amazing.

Valentines Day

2010-02-11T10:31:00.000-08:00

Kids are allowed to bring treats and cards as long as it is enough for 31 kids. We will exchange during our lunch time. You are always welcome to stop by!

February

2010-02-11T10:26:00.000-08:00

Love is in the air!
We love school.
This month we are busy being globally aware. We are helping Haiti, celebrating Black History and learning about Korean New Year.

Fitkids-We are getting getting fit, however kids are bringing in too much junk. Our healthy walk consists of Hot Cheetos and candy. I would like to see more fruits and granola bars. Save the chips for lunch.

Information/Deadlines

2010-01-22T09:15:00.000-08:00

Students should be working on their autobiographies and posters for Black History Month.
The due date is Friday January 29th! I will not accept late papers.

Puberty session: This will be presented by Pinal County. If I do not get permission slips back your child not be able to attend. I have a contact number for Pinal County if you should have any questions or concerns.

Middle School Schedules: Deadline is today, January 22nd!

Homework: Homework has increased this semester. Please make sure to monitor your child's homework. Homework is always Monday-Thursday.

As of February 1st- Students will no longer be allowed to call home for instruments or left assignments. I am trying to prepare students to be more responsible and for Middle school.
Phone calls will be made for emergencies only.

Happy New Year!

2010-01-06T09:18:00.000-08:00

Welcome back!
Time flies when you are having fun. This month we will be celebrating Women's History Month and Martin L. King Day.

In math we have started Order of Operations and graphing.
This months reading include Shakespear and Jazz.

3rd quarter has begun, so please encourage your children to excel.

Holidays

2009-12-17T14:21:00.001-08:00

Happy Holidays and thank you for the thoughtful gifts.
See you in 2010
Be safe!
Mrs. Ridge

Thank you

2009-12-15T19:58:00.000-08:00

I want to thank all of you for your constant support. This year is flying by! Everyday we are growing as a class. I have the best kids ever.

Celebrate Good Times Come On!

2009-12-15T19:56:00.000-08:00

As a gift to my class I will be hosting our holiday party. Feel free to come in and join us this Thursday.

calling all canned food

2009-12-04T14:24:00.000-08:00

We are having a canned food drive! Please donate, donate and donate again!

AR Points

2009-11-19T14:41:00.001-08:00

Please make sure your child is reading 15-20 minutes every night!

Thanksgiving Breakfast

2009-11-19T14:39:00.000-08:00

Our class has voted and we will be having a Thanksgiving breakfast! We are so thankful to have eachother in room 316!

WETLANDS

2009-11-06T14:35:00.000-08:00

This week we studies the Florida EVERGLADES. Please ask your child about it!

8 is Late

2009-11-06T14:34:00.001-08:00

Parents,
Please try your best to get your kids to school on time. We have not had perfect attendance in over 3 weeks!

Character Counts!

2009-11-06T14:32:00.000-08:00

Parents,
We are having a lot of drama in our class! We neeed to remind our kids on what is means to be a friend and to keep a secret.

Veteran's Day

2009-11-06T14:31:00.000-08:00

Our class has been studying the Iraq War. We created a nice board to thank our Veterans. Remember, no school on Wednesday!

Pizza Party!

2009-10-26T09:41:00.000-07:00

Friday is our Halloween Pizza party! Students are allowed to bring in additional treats!
Fall Faestival is also Friday 5pm to 9pm. come out and support our school.
Please make sure costumes are appropriate for school.

Book Fair

2009-10-21T11:21:00.000-07:00

Dont forget the book fair starts tomorow!
We have a class wishlist posted.

tutoring

2009-09-28T13:21:00.000-07:00

Parents
I will offer free tutoring this week before school! Please take advantage.

Book Reports

2009-09-28T13:20:00.000-07:00

Dont forget book reports are due this Thursday! No exceptions!

Tardies

2009-09-28T13:19:00.000-07:00

Parents
Our class is leading 5th grade with tardies! We all need to try and get to school on time daily
Thanks

Free Museum

2009-09-25T14:18:00.001-07:00

Parents
This weekend is free! any museum in America. Just go to the museum website and print the pass! Enjoy.

Folktales

2009-09-24T12:45:00.000-07:00

Parents,
This week we worked on Folktales from Asia. We also learned about American Folktales such John Henry. In Language, the students worked on paraphrasing. Ask your child to paraphrase one of the many Folktales from this weeks leeson!

2009-09-18T15:20:00.000-07:00

Baseball Fever

2009-09-18T15:17:00.000-07:00

Parents-
This week we read the biography of Roberto Clemente. The kids really took to the story. Please ask them to share details with you!
Adios Amigos! (ask your kids the importance of this)

Movie Night!

2009-09-16T12:17:00.000-07:00

Friday, September 18th is Family movie night. Please try and come out for some inexpensive fun!

Book Reports

2009-09-16T12:14:00.000-07:00

Book Reports are off and running! All students have been assigned a person and given the chance to go to the school library. The reports are due October 1st. No exceptions. I can't wait to see what they come up with for the posters.

Hello

2009-08-18T15:36:00.001-07:00

We are off to an amzing year