Happy Spring Break!

I hope you all have a chance to enjoy the improving weather, relax a little, and reenergize for the final two months of school. Have fun!

Nancy Bauman

Progress Reports Monday, March 26

Dear Parents,

I sent home progress reports with all students on Monday, March 26th with instructions to look the reports over with parents and get parental signature, questions, or comments on the red folder. They were supposed to be returned by Friday, March 30th. Many students still have not brought back the folders. If you have not yet seen the reports, please ask your student about it.

Thanks,
Nancy Bauman

Spring Testing Dates and Times

March 30, 2012

Dear Parents of Sixth Grade Students,

Following is a schedule of CRT and CBM testing dates for the Butler Elementary Sixth Grade Students.     We are sending you these dates ahead of time so that if it is necessary to schedule appointments for your student, you will not schedule on these days. We also hope that you will not schedule vacations during these days.

CRT Schedule

Bauman Language Arts        May 2^nd and May 3^rd at 8:45

Tucker Language Arts          May 2^nd and May 3^rd at 10:15

Bauman Math                                    May 7^th and May 9^th at 8:45

Tucker Math                          May 7^th and May 9^th at 10:15

Bauman Science                    May 14^th and May 15^th at 8:45

Tucker Science                      May 14^th and May 15^th at 10:15

CBM Reading Testing will take place on Wednesday, May 2nd.

CBM Math Testing (M-Comp and M-CAP) will take place on Thursday, May 3rd.

            Please make every effort to get your student to school on time each day that he/she will be tested, and be sure that he/she has had a good night’s sleep, has eaten a good breakfast, and leaves for school with a positive attitude. We thank you in advance for your support in making sure that your child is ready to do his/her best.

We appreciate all of you!

The Sixth Grade Teachers

Assignment Board 3/26

Greek Projects and Reports

Students were presented with Ancient Greece Projects and Report choices yesterday. There are 11 choices for both the projects and reports. Students choose one report topic and one project topic. These are due on Friday before Spring Break. While students will have access to school laptops, and time to work on these projects next week at school, they will also need to do some research, writing, and typing at home.

Research Reports need to be at least one page typed, double spaced. Projects are in a variety of different formats. If you have any questions on these, please email me. Each student was given a list of possible topics to choose from.

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School Quality Parent Surveys

Dear Parents,

A survey went home today with your student. Please take a few minutes to fill it out and send it back to school. You can be assured that the surveys are anonymous. I would like to have them all back by Thursday, March 22, but feel free to send them in before that date.

Nancy Bauman

Assignment Board 3/15

Dr. Seuss Family Literacy Night

Dr. Seuss Family

Literacy Night

Thursday ,

March 22nd, 2012

6:00pm – 8:00pm

            

Join us in celebrating

Dr. Seuss’ Birthday!

Activities and Fun for All

Free Book

For every Butler Elementary Student and meet Chief from Ken Garff Road To Success!

See activity descriptions on

the back of this flyer

Family Literacy Night

Caralyn & Mark Buehner – Author and Illustrator

Come and enjoy a fun filled presentation with the Buehners! Their books include Snowmen at Night, Balloon Farm,

Fanny’s Dream, and many more. Lots of show and tell. The most fun part is watching Mark draw!

Books will be available to purchase and you can have them signed!

“Books with a Beat!”

You will play a part in the book, “Dear Zoo.” Enjoy different musical instruments and movements and see how music and literature can be combined.  Don’t miss this one… feel the beat of a great book!

Origami

You won’t want to miss Ginger, The Origami Lady, as she teaches us the ancient art of origami.  Prepare for an explosive experience!

A Day In French Class

Come and experience a day in French class.  We will watch a video of your kids while they are learning French.  We will also celebrate Carnival by decorating masks!

Convince Me Cards

Help your child develop their persuasive writing skills through the use of Convince Me Cards.  This fun activity helps turn those continual requests into constructive, well-developed arguments and allows students to practice their writing, vocabulary, and penmanship skills.

Jeu de Memory

Everyone will have a great time as we play a matching game where you find and match animals to their French names. Parents be careful you might just learn a little French also!

Interactive/Dramatic  Reading – Brandy Morris

Ms. Morris will involve parents and children in a dramatic story time including music,

dance, and accents from around the world!

“The Humongous Fungus”

There is something rotten in the town of Better-Than-Best, and it’s not your stinky socks!

What will happen to the towns people of Better-Than-Best? To find out, come and enjoy this mother and daughter team of best selling authors a.k.a. Periwinkle Blue.

Mastering The Art Of Inferences

Put your mystery solving skills to the ultimate test.  Use your deductive reasoning to solve a myriad of fun filled mysteries.   The best agents will take home the golden spyglass trophy.

Be Cool: Conflict Negotiation for Middle Schoolers

Settling differences: How to effectively negotiate with your adolescent. Learn the importance of establishing an “atmosphere” of respect and how to negotiate a mutually beneficial agreement. Understand the advantages of settling differences with Give & Take Negotiation over making threats and learn how the way we negotiate can affect how we feel about ourselves, and the quality of relationships we have.

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NetSafe – Internet Safety with Mitchell Jorgensen

Come and learn how to keep your children safe from internet predators, cyber bullying, and much more!

Early Literacy: Building the Bridge Between Home and School with Sheri Ebert

Come and learn about More For 4, and how to give your young children

(Kindergarten – 2^nd grade) the skills they need for success!

How to Help Your Child in Reading and Math Online with Sallie Warnecke

Learn how to access Envision Math and our new reading program on line. 

She will show you how to see what your child learned during the school day in math and reading.

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Parent Teacher Conferences

Thanks parents and students for attending conferences. Students did a great job talking about themselves, their learning successes, and establishing goals for this last bit of elementary school. Encourage your student to stay focused and positive during the next few months. We've got a lot of hard work ahead of us, and many fun activities, too.

I hope you enjoyed the books, and please don't hesitate to contact me with concerns or questions.

Thanks again.

Assignment Board 3/12

March Book Reports /Informational Book

Students will choose an informational/nonfiction book for their March Book Report. Almost any subject that interests your child can work, with the exception of cookbooks or how-to books. The book report will be a questionnaire that focuses on main idea and details, and students will create a Concentration style game that will help them share their knowledge with classmates. Please encourage your child to choose a book that is 6th Grade appropriate. The book will hopefully challenge your child and teach them something new. Please be advised that, depending on the nature and style of the book, it is not expected that the book will be read "cover to cover". We will continue to talk about informational text structure in class.

The questionnaire is available in class, as well as the directions for the game.

This is due March 30th.

Thanks!

Nancy Bauman

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