May 30th

Week of May 30th

Last week of school!

Important Dates:

5/29- Memorial Day-No School

5/31 Ameritowne Field trip
6/1 Movie Morning (info below)
6/1 End of year awards 2:30-3:10

6/2 5th grade Luau 2:00-3:00pm

6/2- Last Day with Students

Specials

This week our class has Music.

Class Updates

Class movie morning:

Our movie morning will be on 6/1. We will be showing the Animated Hero Classics movie about Abraham Lincoln's life rated G. 

We will also be watching another full movie in celebration of winning the specials award 5 times and finishing out the year. 

This movie will SING! which is also rated pg. 

If there is any issues or concerns with this please let me know and I will have an alternative for your student. 

Students are allowed to bring a stuffed animal and we will be having popcorn and juice. 

Yearbooks

Students will get and sign year books Friday morning.

Ameritowne

Our field trip to Ameritowne is on Wednesday, 5/31.

Please have them bring a disposable lunch and a water bottle. 

Here is the link to sign up your student with instructions 

The field trip link is ready for parents to register.  The cost of the trip is $26.50 per student.     Let me know of a parent that may need a paper form and we can get them one.  Also, let them know that the link works best in "GOOGLE CHROME" - if it is not working in their current browser have them switch to Chrome.  

Here are Instructions:

FIELD TRIP LINK:
https://dcsdk12.revtrak.net/tek9.asp?pg=prairiecrossES

Follow these directions:

1) Click on "Registration"

2) Click on "Field Trips"

3) Find "PCE-GR 5 - Young Ameritowne Field Trip Registration" - underneath that, you'll see all 5th Grade teacher names...click on correct teacher 

4) Then in the right box click "Register for this class" and then you either login or set up a new account.

If you have questions/problems with the online registration/payment, please contact:

RegWorks directly at 888-847-7420 or Kathy in our office at 303-387-8200 or

Kathy.Klancic@dcsdk12.org
If you are having trouble with the link - we have found that it works best in the  GOOGLE CHROME BROWSER.  Other browsers were not working consistently.

Outdoor Ed (Fall 2017)Here is a link to the information about Outdoor Ed. This information also includes a link to be able to register your child for this trip. 

Please remind students to bring back books that were the libraries, or a 5th grade teachers.


End of Year Luau
To celebrate the end of the year and the start of summer, we will be holding a 5th Grade Luau. Our luau will be from 2:00 - 3:30. 

Other Reminders

It had been a little chaotic towards the end of the school year. Please remind your student of expectations for school such as respect towards others and teacher, focusing, and working hard to finish out the year!

Class Update

This week we will be cleaning out our cubbies and cleaning up our mobile!

Literacy:

We will also be writing letters to next years students. 

Social Studies:

This week we are continuing our study of economics.  We will be going to Ameritowne and reflecting afterward. 

No homework this week

HAVE A GREAT WEEK! and HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!!

May 22nd

May 22nd Weekly Update

Week of May 22nd

only 2 more weeks of school left! How crazy is that!? (I'm not counting down at all :) )

Important Dates:

5/22- All library books are due!

5/24- Field Day 

                8:50am-11:32pm for 4th-6th grade

5/29- Memorial Day-No School

5/31 Ameritowne Field trip

6/2 5th grade Luau 2:00-3:00pm

6/2- Last Day with Students

Specials

This week our class has Tech. Next week we will have Art.

Class Updates

Ameritowne

Our field trip to Ameritowne is on Wednesday, 5/31. If your child will not be attending, please let me know.

If you would like to chaperone for the day of Ameritowne please email me! We need volunteers!

For Field day please make sure your student brings a water bottle, sunscreen and hat! The weather looks like it should be great!

Here is the link to sign up your student with instructions 

The field trip link is ready for parents to register.  The cost of the trip is $26.50 per student.     Let me know of a parent that may need a paper form and we can get them one.  Also, let them know that the link works best in "GOOGLE CHROME" - if it is not working in their current browser have them switch to Chrome.  

Here are Instructions:

FIELD TRIP LINK:
https://dcsdk12.revtrak.net/tek9.asp?pg=prairiecrossES

Follow these directions:

1) Click on "Registration"

2) Click on "Field Trips"

3) Find "PCE-GR 5 - Young Ameritowne Field Trip Registration" - underneath that, you'll see all 5th Grade teacher names...click on correct teacher 

4) Then in the right box click "Register for this class" and then you either login or set up a new account.

If you have questions/problems with the online registration/payment, please contact:

RegWorks directly at 888-847-7420 or Kathy in our office at 303-387-8200 or

Kathy.Klancic@dcsdk12.org
If you are having trouble with the link - we have found that it works best in the  GOOGLE CHROME BROWSER.  Other browsers were not working consistently.

Outdoor Ed (Fall 2017)Here is a link to the information about Outdoor Ed. This information also includes a link to be able to register your child for this trip. 

Book swap is this week! If your child brings in their book/books with the permission form the have the opportunity to get "new" books.  Please click  here for more details and permission form.

Other Reminders

It had been a little chaotic towards the end of the school year. Please remind your student of expectations for school such as respect towards others and teacher, focusing, and working hard to finish out the year!

Class Update

Literacy:

 We will be looking at Professional writing for Ameritowne like cover letters and resumes, and emails. We will also be writing letters to next years students. 

Math:

We are working on Geometry with focus on Angles. 

Social Studies:

This week we are continuing our study of economics.  Students will be getting ready to apply for their jobs for Ameritowne. We will also be preparing students for interviews and the skills they need for jobs. 

Interviews will be on May 17th from 2-3. Please remind students to dress nicely that day or to bring a change of clothes.

Homework

We will be having our spelling test Friday. Your student received their list today. It is also on spelling city. Students will also have math homework and will be bringing in any unfinished work that is not done in class for economics. 

HAVE A GREAT WEEK!

May 15th Weekly Update

May 15th Weekly Update

Week of May 15th

only 3 more weeks of school left! How crazy is that!? (I'm not counting down at all :) )

Important Dates:

5/17- Ameritowne Interviews 2:00-3:00

5/19- Morning with Mom 7:30-8:30am
5/22- All library books are due!

5/24- Field Day 

                8:50am-11:32pm for 4th-6th grade

5/29- Memorial Day-No School

5/31 Ameritowne Field trip

6/2- Last Day with Students

Specials

This week our class has Tech. Next week we will have Art.

Class Updates

Ameritowne

Our field trip to Ameritowne is on Wednesday, 5/31. If your child will not be attending, please let me know.

If you would like to chaperone for the day of Ameritowne please email me! We need volunteers!

Here is the link to sign up your student with instructions 

The field trip link is ready for parents to register.  The cost of the trip is $26.50 per student.     Let me know of a parent that may need a paper form and we can get them one.  Also, let them know that the link works best in "GOOGLE CHROME" - if it is not working in their current browser have them switch to Chrome.  

Here are Instructions:

FIELD TRIP LINK:
https://dcsdk12.revtrak.net/tek9.asp?pg=prairiecrossES

Follow these directions:

1) Click on "Registration"

2) Click on "Field Trips"

3) Find "PCE-GR 5 - Young Ameritowne Field Trip Registration" - underneath that, you'll see all 5th Grade teacher names...click on correct teacher 

4) Then in the right box click "Register for this class" and then you either login or set up a new account.

If you have questions/problems with the online registration/payment, please contact:

RegWorks directly at 888-847-7420 or Kathy in our office at 303-387-8200 or

Kathy.Klancic@dcsdk12.org
If you are having trouble with the link - we have found that it works best in the  GOOGLE CHROME BROWSER.  Other browsers were not working consistently.

Outdoor Ed (Fall 2017)Here is a link to the information about Outdoor Ed. This information also includes a link to be able to register your child for this trip. 

Book swap is this week! If your child brings in their book/books with the permission form the have the opportunity to get "new" books.  Please click  here for more details and permission form.

Other Reminders

It had been a little chaotic towards the end of the school year. Please remind your student of expectations for school such as respect towards others and teacher, focusing, and working hard to finish out the year!

Class Update

Literacy:

 We will be looking at Professional writing for Ameritowne like cover letters and resumes, and emails. 

Math:

We are working on Geometry with focus on Angles. 

Social Studies:

This week we are continuing our study of economics.  Students will be getting ready to apply for their jobs for Ameritowne. We will also be preparing students for interviews and the skills they need for jobs. 

Interviews will be on May 17th from 2-3. Please remind students to dress nicely that day or to bring a change of clothes.

Homework

We will be having our spelling test Friday. Your student received their list today. It is also on spelling city. Students will also have math homework and will be bringing in any unfinished work that is not done in class for economics. 

HAVE A GREAT WEEK!

May 8th Weekly Update

Week of May 8th

only 4 more weeks of school left! How crazy is that!?

Important Dates:

5/17- Ameritowne Interviews 2:00-3:00

5/19- Morning with Mom 7:30-8:30am
5/22- All library books are due!

5/24- Field Day 

5/29- Memorial Day-No School

5/31 Ameritowne Field trip

6/2- Last Day with Students

Specials

This week our class has PE. Next week we will have Tech.

Class Updates
Ameritowne
Our field trip to Ameritowne is on Wednesday, 5/31. If your child will not be attending, please let me know.
If you would like to chaperone for the day of Ameritowne please email me! We need volunteers!

Here is the link to sign up your student with instructions 

The field trip link is ready for parents to register.  The cost of the trip is $26.50 per student.     Let me know of a parent that may need a paper form and we can get them one.  Also, let them know that the link works best in "GOOGLE CHROME" - if it is not working in their current browser have them switch to Chrome.  

Here are Instructions:

FIELD TRIP LINK:
https://dcsdk12.revtrak.net/tek9.asp?pg=prairiecrossES

Follow these directions:

1) Click on "Registration"

2) Click on "Field Trips"

3) Find "PCE-GR 5 - Young Ameritowne Field Trip Registration" - underneath that, you'll see all 5th Grade teacher names...click on correct teacher 

4) Then in the right box click "Register for this class" and then you either login or set up a new account.

If you have questions/problems with the online registration/payment, please contact:

RegWorks directly at 888-847-7420 or Kathy in our office at 303-387-8200 or

Kathy.Klancic@dcsdk12.org
If you are having trouble with the link - we have found that it works best in the  GOOGLE CHROME BROWSER.  Other browsers were not working consistently.

Outdoor Ed (Fall 2017)Here is a link to the information about Outdoor Ed. This information also includes a link to be able to register your child for this trip. 

Book swap is this week! If your child brings in their book/books with the permission form the have the opportunity to get "new" books.  Please click  here for more details and permission form.

Other Reminders

Please remind your students of the dress code expectations as the weather gets nicer.  

Class Update

Literacy:

We are finishing up our Poetry Unit. We will then look at Professional writing for Ameritowne like cover letters and resumes. 

Math:

We are working on probability. 

Social Studies:

This week we are continuing our study of economics. We will be learning about the government of Ameritowne and our own government. Students will be getting ready to apply for their jobs for Ameritowne. We will also be preparing students for interviews and the skills they need for jobs. Interviews will be on May 17th from 2-3

Homework

This week is finally getting back into homework. We will be having our spelling test Friday. Your student received their list today. It is also on spelling city. Students will also have math homework and will be bringing in any unfinished work that is not done in class. 

HAVE A GREAT WEEK!