Off to a Great Start!

We've had a terrific first week of school!

My class received very high grades on their first reading selection test with Ms. Harris! She was very surprised and pleased with the results!

I've also been pleasantly surprised with the level of my kids' math skills! This has been the best prepared group of new students that I've had in a long time! I can't wait to see how far we can go together!

In science, we've started our unit on matter, learning about how scientist use the physical properties of matter to study the world. Today, students did an investigation in which they had to figure out which of five substances were water. We read a book today about how everything in the universe is made out of the same stuff - it was a book that personified the Universe itself. Next week, we'll be practicing with measuring tools and learning about volume, mass, weight, and density. Later on in this unit, students will be working with a variety of materials to make chemical reactions!

In social studies, we're starting our year-long study of U.S. history, starting with the very formation of the continents from Pangaea. Next week, we'll begin learning about the first people in America.

It's been a wonderful week and I can't wait until we really get moving next week! Don't forget, parents, that Open House is NEXT THURSDAY AT 7:00 PM! Please make sure you are here!

What an Awesome First Day!!!

We had a great first day of school! Mostly the day consisted of getting to know each other and me explaining how things work in my class! Tomorrow, the actual learning will begin!

Parents, please take time to fill in the forms in the start of the year folder and send it in tomorrow! Also make sure to pick up any supplies your child is missing. Finally, mark your calendars for next Thursday's Open House at 7:00 PM.

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Welcome to Fifth Grade in Room 70!

Welcome to your final year at Beauclerc! Most of you know me either from student council, extended day, or just from seeing me around the building. For many of you, we share a milestone this year - it's our SIXTH year at Beauclerc! I've had a blast for the past 5 years at Beauclerc and the three years before that in Michigan. Every year offers new challenges and new, wonderful experiences to share! I can't wait to get started making some wonderful, new memories with all of you! In room 70, there are two basic rules. BE NICE. WORK HARD. If you can do these two things, you'll have a blast this year. Fifth grade is filled with all sorts of great events and activities that I'm sure you're all looking forward to. Here are a few of the highlights:

Classroom Economy!

Science Fair!
Christmas Festivities!
Fifth Grade Dances!
Chorus and ORFF!
Lunch in the classroom EVERY DAY!
Monthly luncheons for families!
Knowledge-Bowl 2010!

Reading Celebrations!

American Grandstand!

Marine Science Center!
Kindergarten Learning Buddies!
Play Day!
Salt and Pepper - Our Class Pets!

Loads of awesome science experiments and projects!


Lots of work with computers!

Fifth Grade Live Wax Museum!


Fifth Grade End of the Year Trip!


And your lovely and talented literacy teacher, Ms. Harris!

The Concession Stand is Finished!

Because of the rain, we couldn't get the concession stand fixed up in time for the end of the school year. But after a few days of painting in the hot sun, we finally finished it! Mrs. Peck and Mrs. Whitelaw (who spent her first day of retirement doing this) helped out on Wednesday, and then I went back to do the paw prints and bullseye on Friday! Take a look:

Goodbye Class of 2009!

It's been a wonderful year full of laughter and learning. I've thoroughly enjoyed working with each and every one of you. I want each one of you to always remember how to be successful - Be nice, work hard, and think for yourself. You have all touched my heart and will be with me for the rest of my life. Please keep in touch. I want to know about all the wonderful things that are happening in your lives. E-mail me, call me, or come by and visit whenever you want. Now, have a wonderful summer and a great time in middle school! You've earned it!

With love always,

Jeremy Sofferin

Wild Adventures

Our field trip to Wild Adventures is this Thursday! Make sure you read the note that went home with students today. Remember the following:

• Students need to be at school no later than 6:30 Thursday morning.
  
• Students are required to stay with their adult chaperon at all times. They are not allowed to wander off or go to the restrooms or concession stands unsupervised.
• Students ARE allowed to bring hats, sunglasses, and electronic games (for the bus ride), but they are responsible for their own belongings. Neither Beauclerc, myself, nor Wild Adventures will be responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged items that students decide to bring.
• Students are encouraged to bring spending money for food at the park. There are also carnival games and souvenir stands that they may want to spend money on.
• Parents need to be at Beauclerc by 7:30 in the evening to pick up their children.
• If you are a chaperon and you want to drive your child home yourself, you need to sign him or her out.
  
• There is a half-day on Friday. Students are released at 12:00 and there is no extended day program that day. If your child will not be coming to school on Friday for whatever reason, please let me know ahead of time so I can give them a proper farewell.
  

Lunch and a Movie

We had a great time at lunch yesterday! Roosevelt made himself sick on sushi. Vanna said her final goodbyes to the class! Shantania fell down the theater steps about fifty times. Sadly, I didn't get any pictures of that. And Pixar hit it out of the park again with "Up". What a great afternoon!