May 1st

Week of May 1st-May5th

May is already here and I cannot believe it! We have a lot happening in May, which is so exciting!

Important Dates:

5/3- Forensic lab- coming to PCE

Here is the link to sign up

5/19- Morning with Mom 7:30-8:30

5/24- Field Day 

5/29- Memorial Day-No School

5/31 Ameritown Field trip

6/1- End of Year Awards

6/2- Last Day with Students

Specials

This week our class has music! Next week we will have technology

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

Part of the preparation for this event includes applying and interviewing for a job position. We need 6 - 7 parents to help with the interview part of this process for our class. Parent volunteers will conduct individual interviews.  Questions will be provided. Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 5/17 from  2:00 - 3:00. 
If you would like to volunteer, please let me know.

We will also need parent volunteers on the day of the field trip. More information will follow in the next couple of weeks. 


In-school field trip: Forensics Lab

On Wednesday, 5/3 the Denver Museum of Nature and Science will be bringing an in-school lab program. Students will use forensic science to solve a mystery. They will get to analyze crime evidence such as blood samples, fingerprints, unknown powders, and learn how CSI agents use the scientific process to solve crimes. 

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 - Forensic Labs - CLICK ON TEACHER TO REGISTER" - 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 1-888-847-7420 or Kathy in our PCE 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. 

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 graphing and probability. 

Social Studies:
This week we are continuing our study of economics. We will continue to learn about the ins and outs of careers and how they effect us in our world. Students will be getting ready to apply for their jobs for Ameritowne. Interviews will be on May 17th. 


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.