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Updates and Events for the week of September 7-11
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Dear Parents:
Please read all announcements below that may pertain to you. A look ahead to next week is at the end of the document. As always, if you have any questions or concerns for any of us, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Mrs. Brocaille (brocaillek@wesclin.org)
Mrs. Haar (haaramy@wesclin.org)
Mrs. Garcia (garciah@wesclin.org)
Mrs. Ross (rossl@wesclin.org)
Mr. Brandmeyer (brandmec@wesclin.org)
Mrs. Oelrich (oelricha@wesclin.org)
Girls Basketball:
Any Fifth Grade girl interested in trying out for basketball, please stop by the office to sign
up. The tryouts for 5th & 6th grade will be on 9/15/26 after school in the North gym. You must have a current physical on file BEFORE tryouts.
Beginning Band Lessons:
On Tuesday, September 8, Beginning Band students will begin individual lessons with Mrs. Washburn or Mr. Johnson. Each student should have received a schedule indicating which day their lesson will be held on. If the lesson occurs during a class, it is the student’s responsibility to make sure they communicate with the teacher regarding any class material they may have missed. Students should also make sure to bring their instruments on their assigned days. Group band rehearsals are scheduled to begin on Monday, September 14.
Behavior Policies:
Over the past three weeks, the students have been working hard at practicing and learning the procedures and routines of life in the Fifth Grade. They have had opportunities to work through their daily schedules and make adjustments as they need to. Beginning Tuesday, September 8, we will begin enforcing the behavior expectations. The behavior policy is based on a strike system. Strikes may be issued for (including, but not limited to):
-forgotten/missing/late homework assignments
-not following school or class rules
Tardies may be issued for:
-being late to class
-not being prepared for class
-leaving the classroom unnecessarily (forgotten supplies, frequent drinks, etc.)
Warnings may be issued for:
-minor behavior infractions
Any combination of three tardies or warnings for any class will result in a strike being issued. Whenever a strike is issued, parents/guardians will be notified. A student earning three strikes in one quarter will not be able to participate in the end of the quarter party.
If you have any questions regarding the strike and behavior policy, please feel free to reach out to any of your child’s teachers.
Patriot Day:
In remembrance of the September 11 attacks, Friday, September 11, will be a red, white, and blue dress up day.
Classroom Party Money:
If you have not yet turned in $5 for the classroom party funds, please send it in with your child. The funds are used to purchase materials for holiday celebrations as well as classroom incentives.
Popcorn Sales:
Again this year, we will be offering the 4th and 5th grade students the opportunity to purchase a bag of popcorn for $1 during their lunch recess on selected Fridays. New this year, they may also purchase a CapriSun for $1. The next popcorn sale will be Friday, September 25.
Candy Cart:
Fifth graders will have an opportunity to shop from the Candy Cart at the end of the day one Friday of each month. Soda, candy, and gum are $2 and chips, ring pops, blow pops, and airheads are $1. The next Candy Cart sales will be Thursday, September 17.
Water Bottles and Snacks:
Students may bring a small snack to have after their 2nd Hour class each day. 2nd Hour ends at 9:43. If your child would like to bring a water bottle, he/she may keep it in his/her locker until snack time. WATER BOTTLES SHOULD CONTAIN WATER ONLY. Please be sure to take the bottle home each night to be cleaned. Snacks should be healthier snacks. Candy will not be considered an acceptable snack.
Warrior Wednesdays:
Each Wednesday has been designated as “Warrior Wednesday.” Be sure to show your school pride by wearing your Wesclin gear. Students and their families are also encouraged to come out and support the various teams throughout the year.
Class Website:
Feel free to visit the 5th grade website at https://www.wesclin.org/vnews/display.v/SEC/Middle%20School%7CTeacher%20Pages%3E%3E5th%20Grade for a variety of information including frequently used links, daily homework list, and contact information.
Squishy Toy Reminder:
Unless your child has an accommodation listed in their 504 Plan or IEP, all toys (including squishies) should be kept in his or her locker during classes. It is highly encouraged that extra toys remain at home to prevent anything from happening to them at school.
Upcoming Events
Monday, September 7: NO SCHOOL - Labor Day
Tuesday, September 8: Beginner Band Individual Lessons Begin
Friday, September 11: Red, White, and Blue Day
Monday, September 14: Beginner Band Group Rehearsals Begin
Thursday, September 17: Candy Cart Sales
Monthly Breakfast and Lunch Menu
A Look at Next Week: September 7 - 11
Be sure to check the assignments for your child’s teacher in each subject...not just the homeroom teacher
ELA (Mrs. Brocaille, Mrs. Oelrich): module 1, week 3
-stories: Captain Arsenio: Inventions and (Mis)Adventures in Flight
-skills: make inferences, literary elements, author’s craft, author’s purpose
-grammar: complete subjects and predicates, subject-verb agreement, compound sentences,
-spelling: long i and long o
ELA (Mrs. Garcia): Animal Research Unit
-Daily fix it, week 3 (punctuation, grammar, capitalization)
This week we will be reading about arctic foxes. We will focus on main idea and details.
Math (Mrs. Haar): Next week, we will continue and complete Lesson 3 - on Finding Volume Using Formulas. Students will complete their My Path lesson in class.
Math (Mrs. Garcia): Place Value Unit
This week we will work on number forms, focussing on word forms.
Science (Mr. Brandmeyer): Lesson 1-1 Assessment Tuesday, September 8 (We will be completing our first assessment together in class.); Begin Lesson 2: What Is the Role of Producers in an Ecosystem; What Do Plants Need Investigation
Social Studies (Mrs. Ross): Lesson 3: Native American Cultural Regions
Assessment: Wednesday, September 16