Tuesday

AstroCamp Packing List:

Shirts
Pants/shorts
Shoes (close-toed)
Sweaters/jackets
Rain gear
Swimsuit
Socks
Underwear
Sleepwear
Towels
Wash cloths
Shampoo
Soap
Toothbrush/toothpaste
Bedding/sleeping bag
Pillow
Flashlight
Water bottle
Two 2-liter bottles

Optional:
Camera
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Lip balm
Insect repellent
Sunhat
Pencil/paper
Money for ASTRO Store

Do NOT Pack
Electronics
Cell phones
Weapons

NO HOMEWORK!

See you in the morning!

Monday

Happy Banned Books Week!

Homework:
- Read AT LEAST 20 minutes
- "Moon" article + questions
- FINISH: Significant Americans report Due TOMORROW

- PLEASE NOTE: Students may turn in Bottle Buddies portion of project on Monday 10/1

Ongoing & Upcoming:
- Historical Fiction Book Due: 10/10
- 40 Book Challenge - Keep Going!
- Earth Science w/Kirsten: Mystery #2 Questions Due: 10/10

Thursday

In-Class STEM Challenge: Create a hut for a shipwreck survivor that will protect him from the elements on a deserted island. With limited supplies and time, four tables were able to complete the challenge successfully: Jupiter, Mercury, Venus, and Neptune!

Homework:
- Read AT LEAST 20 minutes
- Word Problem #12
- "U.S. Constitution": 3rd Read/page 3 & Written Response

- Earth Science w/Kirsten: Questions Due Monday (9/24)

Ongoing & Upcoming:
- Significant Americans Due: 9/25
- Historical Fiction Book Due: 10/10
- 40 Book Challenge - Keep going!

Tuesday

So many creative STEM projects! We only got through half of the presentations today -- I can't wait to see the rest on Thursday! (I will take pictures.) 

Don't Forget: No School Tomorrow!

Homework:
- Read AT LEAST 20 minutes
- Word Problem #10
- Page 2/Second Read of "U.S. Constitution"

- Physical Science w/Brandon: Questions Due Thursday (9/20)
- Earth Science w/Kirsten: Questions Due Monday (9/24)

Ongoing & Upcoming:
- Significant Americans Due: 9/25
- Historical Fiction Book Due: 10/10
- 40 Book Challenge - Keep going!

Monday

From the Wild Robot: 

"...I do not know how to act like a mother," [said the robot.]

        "Oh, it's nothing, you just have to provide the gosling with food and water and shelter, make him feel loved but don't pamper him too much, keep him away from danger, and make sure he learns to walk and talk and swim and fly and get along with others and look after himself. And that's really all there is to motherhood!"

        The robot just stared. (page 75)

Homework:
- Read AT LEAST 20 minutes
- The Wild Robot: Chapters 39-55 by Friday 9/21
- Responding to the Text - at least 5 citations
- Earth Science w/Kirsten: Mystery Science #2 Questions: Due Monday 9/24
- Read & Annotate: "The U.S. Constitution"

Also in folders today:
- Room 14 Parent Letter
- 5th Grade Parent Letter
- CMCS Newsletter
- CMCS Code of Conduct

Ongoing and Upcoming:
- At-Home STEM Due: 9/18
- Significant Americans Due: 9/25
- Historical Fiction Book Due: 10/10
- 40 Book Challenge - Keep going!

AstroCamp

AstroCamp is coming up soon! (September 26th) Here are some important things to remember:

Departure: It is important not to be late, as we will be leaving promptly on chartered buses for Idyllwild. 

We encourage students to arrive by car and park in the visitor lot, on the hill, or on the upper yard between 8:30 and 8:45 a.m on Wednesday morning.

If it is not possible to drive your student to school Wednesday morning, he/she could take the school bus, however space for luggage is very limited on all school buses.

Pick-Up: Plan to pick you student up on Friday afternoon at 3:30 p.m., but please understand that this is an estimated arrival time. 

Packing: Your child will be carrying his/her luggage, so do not over-pack. That being said, the weather in Idyllwild is variable, so packing layers is a good idea. All belongings must be labeled with the student's name and our school's name. 

Please pack plastic bags for wet bathing suits and towels. 

Also, please send two empty, clean 2-liter soda bottles for our rocket-building class.

Medications: All medications must be given to the teacher. Please have medication, with detailed instructions, in a labeled ziploc bag.  Students who use asthma inhalers will be carrying their inhalers with them at all times (even on the bus), so please make sure he/she has a small pack or secure pockets in which to carry the inhaler.

Motion Sickness: The bus ride to AstroCamp takes about 2 1/2 hours and part of the trip is on a winding road. If your child needs motion sickness pills (less drowsy formula), please administer just one pill when you drop them off on Wednesday morning. You can give one to the teacher to administer for the ride back. Again, all pills must be in a labeled ziploc, with instructions inside.

Looking forward to a great trip!

Spirit Days

Happy Friday!

I sent a reminder email out last night, but we still had less than half of Room 14 in Community gear today.

If your child has grown, and you haven't been able to make it up to school to get a shirt that fits yet, you can buy one online HERE.  If online is not your thing, you can also talk to Edith in the Main Office, and she will be able to help you out.

Thanks!