Monday, May 26, 2008

5th grade update

Dear Parents,

It is hard to believe that our year together is almost over. I have enjoyed getting to know each and every one of my students. I appreciate your support in helping them to be successful in 5th grade.
~Mrs. Hawkesworth


Upcoming dates:

  • Wednesday, May 28th ------- Spa Day, Clemson Tiger Day, Movie Day – students who earned enough ROCKS will be participating in these events.
  • Thursday, May 29th ------- Spring Picnic will be held during our lunch time. We are schedule to start at 12:05 PM. At 2:00 we will have a celebration to end our Relay for Life campaign.
  • Friday, May 30th ------- Beach Day – we will be outside this afternoon playing in the sun. Students are encouraged to bring a towel to lay on and a water bottle. School attire is required, but we also are allowing gameboys, iPods, and other electronics. Students are responsible for all items that they bring.
  • Monday, June 2nd ------- Field Day – We will be outside for most of the day. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
  • Tuesday, June 3rd ------- Honors Day will begin at 8:15 in the gym. Following this ceremony, I would like to invite you back to our room for a slideshow,
    refreshments, and some individual awards for my students. Dismissal – 11:00 AM
  • Wednesday, June 4th ------- Movie Day – I would like to show the movie “Where the Red Fern Grows”. We read this book together earlier this year. Dismissal – 11 AM
  • Thursday, June 5th ------- Game Day – Students may bring in games to play – Last Day of School – 11 AM Dismissal

Sunday, May 4, 2008

POETRY

We have learned a ton about figurative language. Our study has included similes, metaphors, idioms, hyperboles, onomatopoeia, alliteration, and personification. Some students have been surprised with simple silly sentences to smile about. The test over these will be on Tuesday. It should be as easy as pie to pass!