Last week of school

June 21, 2010

Wolf Ridge was a success! EVERYONE had a wonderful time and learned a bit about themselves and each other. It was great seeing students in a different environment and watching them achieve goals they had never dreamed possible. It was nice to see the kindness in each student and how well they worked cooperatively.

The ropes course was a challenge for everyone mentally and physically, but they all made it and the zip-line at the end was a great reward. Canoeing was a first for many and it could not have been more beautiful out on the lakes. Ask your son or daughter what a smammal is? They should have some good stories to share.


June 22--all school photo, please wear blue.

June 23---last day for switching for math and reading

June 24--- field day, please read over the flyer that was sent home.

June 14, 2010

June 10, 2010

Dates to remember: June 15, 2010 6th graders will be taking the last part of their NWEA. Be sure to get a good nights rest and do your very best.

June 18th 6th graders going to Wolf Ridge will depart at approximately 9 am. Those students not attending are still expected to be at school. A teacher will be made available to them to work on missing or current work.


June 22 is the all school photo.

June 24th is the last day of school and it will be a fun filled day. Be sure to dress comfortable and wear your tennis shoes.

Social: Due to NWEA testing we will only have one day of social this week. Each student will be assigned a chapter on Immigration and will be finding information on their chapter. Each student will also look for a current article on immigration and the US to share with the class.


Science: Students have wrapped up their ocean animal projects that was due on June 9th. There are several students who still need to get it turned in. We will continue to work on ocean movement and life which is in their science packet. Please look through the Excel Energy workbook and complete the kit.

LA: The personal narrative will be due on June 16th. Don't forget to "show" not tell your story. Use figurative language to add depth to your writing.

Math: Ms. A's math class will be finishing up Course One Text book before the end of the year.

Ms. Wallwork's class will be taking a test on June 17th and finishing up the year on lesson 110 followed by a last test. We are covering slope and exponents this week.

Reading: Ms. A's class will be finishing the novel The Rats of Nimh and working on comprehension.

Ms. Wallwork's reading class will finish up our short speech unit but continue working on presentation and proper audience etiquette. Students will also be put into groups of three and read from the same book. They will then practice their presentation skills by presenting back to the class.

June 7th

The end of school is drawing near, here are a few dates to remember:

NWEA's for 6th graders will be on June 9 and 15th be sure to eat a healthy breakfast and get a good nights sleep.

June 6th is the pancake breakfast feed to be held at the Sauk Rapids legion from 8am - 1pm.

June 8th the band and choir concert to be held at Westwood Community Church. The 3rd through 6th graders will be performing at 7pm.

June 14th is the volunteer appreciation BBQ to be held at Riverside Park from 5:00 to 7:30.

June 16th a select group of choir members will be performing at the Mall of America.

June 24th the last day of school and your field day filled with fun!

Social: On June 9th you will have a test on the Industrial Revolution. Be sure to study the vocabulary.

Science: June 9th your Sea Animal research project is due.

LA: We wil continue to work on our Personal Narrative Writing piece. Don't forget to be descriptive, show don't tell. We will also continue to prep for the NWEA test.

Math: Ms. Wallwork's class will have a test on June 8th. Don't forget to review the vocabulary specific to you for the NWEA test. Ms. A's class is working on percents, compound interest and simple interest, and reviewing proportions and ratio boxes.

Reading: Ms. Wallwork's class will continue to work on the techniques needed to be a good speaker and good listener. Ms. A's class will be starting the Rats of Nimh on June 7th. They just finished up Where the Red Fern Grows.