First Day!

We had a great first day! We discussed expectations and procedures, became reacquainted with old friends, made new ones -- and had a lot of fun!

I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to teacher your children this year, and I look forward to getting to know all of the Room 14 families as the year progresses.  

We are better together, and I am eager to partner with all of you to ensure your children are ready to embark on a successful middle school experience at the end of the year.

I have sent home a packet of Room 14 paper work, which includes:

• The 5th grade Welcome Letter
• Homework Policy
• Information about the first novel we will read: The Wild Robot
• Family and Student questionaires

I know families are inundated with paperwork this time of year, but I tried to keep it manageable!

Students were told about the monthly book reports today; our first genre will be Animal Fiction.  This book should be read by September 12th. I will be sending home a letter about book reports tomorrow.

Planners are an essential tool for middle school, and beyond, so 5th graders are expected to use their planners daily. I will post daily homework on this page as a back up. 

Homework:
- Read (at least) 20 minutes
- Complete Back to School Paperwork
- Write a question for Mystery Doug

Supply List

During the Paperwork Palooza, several parents asked about the 5th grade school supply list.  

There is a supply list posted on the "5th Grade" page on the Community website: HERE. 

For your convenience, I am also posting the supply list here:

Pencil box 4 composition books (different colors) One 3-subject notebook 2 pocket folders Pencils School scissors Glue sticks Colored pencils 2 erasers Highlighters Pack of colored markers, felt tip, or gel pens Optional Pack of colored Sharpies (to share with the class) Baby wipes (we do not have sinks in these rooms) Paper towels Kleenex White printer paper

Paperwork Palooza!

I can't wait to meet the new Room 14 families at Community's Paperwork Palooza tomorrow!  

See you there!

Room 14 Rules!

What I'm Reading Now

The Ruins of Gorlan: The Ranger's Apprentice, Book 1

by John Flanagan

They have always scared him in the past—the Rangers, with their dark cloaks and shadowy ways. The villagers believe the Rangers practice magic that makes them invisible to ordinary people. And now 15-year-old Will, always small for his age, has been chosen as a Ranger's apprentice. What he doesn't yet realize is that the Rangers are the protectors of the kingdom. Highly trained in the skills of battle and surveillance, they fight the battles before the battles reach the people. And as Will is about to learn, there is a large battle brewing. The exiled Morgarath, Lord of the Mountains of Rain and Night, is gathering his forces for an attack on the kingdom. This time, he will not be denied. . . .

Here is the fantasy adventure that launched the Ranger's Apprentice series, an epic story of heroes and villains that has become an international phenomenon. Perfect for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, T.H. White’s The Sword in the Stone, Christopher Paolini’s Eragon series, and George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones / A Song of Ice and Fire series.

• Age Range: 10 and up 
• Grade Level: 5 - 6
• Lexile Measure: 0920

What do you wonder?

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