C. Morales

Bitterroot Read-a-Thon

2011-02-28T14:29:00.001-07:00

Just a reminder that Bitterroot is having a read-a-thon with the school's goal of reading 45,000 minutes. If this goal is reached, then Mr. Senitte will get sawed in half at our special Magic Show. This is what Mr. Senitte has to say so far:
'The total minutes read from the envelopes collected this morning is 15,875 minutes...quite a ways from the 45,000 goal. We had more envelopes returned today, but not near as many as we had hoped. With only 4 days left of the read-a-thon, one could say that Mr. Senitte is feeling quite confident of not having to get sawed in two!'

Oh, no! We need to read, read, read!!! Bring your envelopes in on Wednesday and Friday so Special Activities can count the minutes. Write down every minute you read!!! And try to get sponsors to donate to our cause...we're trying to raise money for a new computer lab. C'mon 6th graders! We can do this!!!

Mrs. Morales

Sixth Grade MontCAS Test Schedule:

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Tuesday, March 8 at 12:30--Reading Test 1
Wednesday, March 9 at 12:30--Reading Tests 2 and 3

Monday, March 14 at 12:30--Math Test 1
Tuesday March 15 at 12:30--Math Tests 2 and 3

Remember to get a good night's sleep and eat breakfast and lunch. This is our time to SHINE! The MontCAS test compares our 6th graders to other 6th graders across the state. It's important to do the very best you can. Don't stress, just do your BEST!

Public Announcement

2011-01-28T10:55:00.001-07:00

The Parmly Billings Library Foundation is in the process of soliciting public comment from the people in Billings regarding a new public library. Will Bruder, of Will Bruder and Associates, is the architect leading the planning process, which involves several opportunities for public input.

He is hosting public listening/input sessions at the Parmly Billings Library 3rd floor meeting room on Tuesday, February 1, 2011. Sessions are being held at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. He is interested in hearing your ideas about what you would like your public library to look like, feel like, be able to provide to our community. Our entire community is invited to attend - so please encourage your family, friends and neighbors to get involved, and attend one of the sessions that day.

Have questions? Please feel free to contact Leslie Modrow, Parmly Billings Library Foundation Director by e-mail at modrowl@ci.billings.mt.us

Doodle 4 Google:

2011-01-21T10:40:00.001-07:00

Check out this great opportunity for all of those creative kids out there. Go to the following site for more information.

http://www.google.com/doodle4google/

Doodle 4 Google 2010 Event Highlights

We're honored to be partnering with the Whitney Museum of American Art for the competition and formal exhibit of our 40 Regional Finalists. As the country's leading museum of American art, the Whitney encourages imagination and creativity by challenging young people to think and work like artists.

…Become a doctor with my own TV show.
…Invent rocket shoes that let you fly.
…Open a zoo for the world’s endangered animals.
Welcome to Doodle 4 Google, a competition where we invite K-12 students to use their artistic talents to think big and redesign Google’s homepage logo for millions to see. At Google, we believe that dreaming about future possibilities leads to tomorrow’s leaders and inventors, so this year we're inviting U.S. kids to exercise their creative imaginations around the theme, "What I’d like to do someday…"

Whether students want to find a cure for cancer or take a trip to the moon, it all starts with art supplies and some 8.5" x 11" paper. And, one lucky student artist will take home a $15,000 college scholarship and $25,000 technology grant for their school, among many other prizes.

Registration closes at 11:59:59 p.m. Pacific Time (PT) on March 2, 2011, and entries must be postmarked by March 16, 2011 11:59:59 p.m. Pacific Time (PT). The winning doodle will be featured on our Google.com homepage on May 20, 2011.

New! Changes to Doodle 4 Google in 2011

Parents Can Register Their Kids: This year, based on your feedback, we are expanding the contest. Now, in addition to schools, parents and legal guardians can directly register their K-12 students in the contest and submit their doodles. Check with your child’s school or After School Programs first to see if they are participating, since we only allow one entry per student. As always, public, private and home schools can register on behalf of their students.
After School Programs: We are working with two After School Programs: Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Girl Scouts of the USA to register students.
No Cap On Doodles Per School: There is no cap on how many doodles each school, After School Program, or family can send in. Just remember, only one doodle per child.
A Variety Of Guest Judges: This year, a group of guest judges, including Whoopi Goldberg, Actress/Comedian/TV Talk Show Host, Jim Davis, Creator of "Garfield", and Evan Lysacek, Gold Medalist for Ice Skating, and several other well known cartoonists, animators and illustrators will help judge the contest and attend the final awards ceremony to personally congratulate our winners.

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Hi everyone! Hope you had a great 3 day weekend. Just a few reminders. Report cards come home this Friday. If you have questions, please call, email, or come in. Also, I am having an after school Math Group from 3:10-3:45 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. It is a great time to review what we have learned, answer questions about concepts that a student may not understand, and practice. Your child is welcome to come one time or every time.
I'm looking for someone who can help with 6th grade snack sales on Thursdays at 2:20. If you have a primary child that you are picking up and wouldn't mind coming a few minutes early and staying a few minutes late to help us out, please let me know. All money raised helps us have a 6th grade graduation and celebration at the end of the year. We also could use donations of snacks. Thank you!
Live. Laugh. Love.
Mrs. Morales

Important Dates:

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Dates to Remember:
Jan. 17: PIR Day...No School for students
Jan. 18: B-5 Science Fair in the gym (2pm)
Jan. 18-21: Venture Theater @ Bitterroot
Jan. 18: PTA Meeting @ 6:30pm in the library
Jan. 21: Hearing Re-Screening @ Bitterroot
Jan. 21: Venture Theater performances (1pm, 2pm, and 6pm)
Jan. 21: Report Cards go home with students
Jan. 24: 5th Gr. field trip to ABT
Jan. 28: STUCO Mtg. @ 8:00am
Jan. 28: PTA Math/Science Night for students in Gr. 4-6 (6pm-8pm)
Feb. 2: Skyview Trading Cards here
Feb. 11: STUCO Mtg. @ 8:00am
Feb. 11-12: Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby in the gym
Feb. 16: PIR Early out...Students dismiss @ Noon
Feb. 17-21: Vacation Days...No School
Feb. 19: PTA Ice Skating Day @ Centennial Ice Arena (12:30pm-2:30pm)
Feb. 22-March 4: Bitterroot Read-a-thon
Feb. 23: Heights Girls Honor Choir Assembly
Feb. 23: 3rd Qtr. Midterms go home with students in Gr. 4-6
Feb. 25: STUCO Mtg. @ 8:00am
Feb. 25: Bitterroot Winter Carnival
Feb. 28: Lifetouch Spring Pictures (Staff & Class Pictures for everyone; Individual pics per order form only)
Mar. 1-24: MontCAS Measured Progress Testing Window (Gr. 3-6)
Mar. 2: Skyview Trading Cards here
Mar. 4: Yearbook orders DUE
Mar. 7, 9, 14, 16: Fly-tying class in the gym for 4th-6th Gr. students (20 student max. partic.)
Mar. 11: STUCO Mtg. @ 8:00am
Mar. 13: Daylight Savings Time begins
Mar. 18: BPS Birth-Preschool Screening Day @ Shrine Auditorium
Mar. 19: PTA Ice Skating Day @ Centennial Ice Arena (12:30pm-2:30pm)
Mar. 25: STUCO Mtg. @ 8:00am
Mar. 25: End of 3rd Qtr.

Dec. 22--Class Celebration

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December 22--Class Celebration

On Wednesday, December 22, we will be making candy trains. Each child will need to bring 2 full size candy bars(not king size). Snickers, Milky Ways, and Three Musketeers work best. Everyone will also need to cover a piece of cardboard with foil to carry the train. If you would be able to donate frosting, rope licorice, pinwheel candies (red/white or green/white mints), stick pretzels, and small candy to help decorate the trains, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you for your help.
Also on this date, we will be exchanging presents. Each child is to make a gift or find a present without spending more than $1. We’ll have a White Elephant gift exchange. To make this fun, it’s important to have a variety of presents but nothing that might hurt someone’s feelings if they receive it. Please wrap the present and bring it to school by Wednesday morning. Thank you for helping make this a fun day for us!

Mrs. Morales

Moss Mansion

2010-12-06T13:52:00.001-07:00

Sixth graders need to turn in their permission slip to go to the Moss Mansion Tuesday, December 14 by this Friday. The fee is $1 per child.

Thanks!

It's a Busy Time of Year:

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It is definitely a busy time of year! We continue to work hard in the 6th grade. As the holidays get closer, I try not to send home too much homework and give the students plenty of time to complete their work in class. Again, it is so important that children are at school. Thank you in your cooperation and help with making sure your child has enough sleep and comes to school ready to learn.
On Tuesday, December 14 we will be taking a field trip to the Moss Mansion. Admission is $1. Soon a permission slip will come home for you to sign and return. The fabulous PTA is paying for our bus! THANK YOU!
Just a reminder with all of the snow. Please have kids wear winter jackets, hats, gloves, boots, and even snow pants. It also is a good idea to bring extra socks and a baggie to put the wet ones in. Thanks!

The following are other important dates for you:

Dates to Remember:
Dec. 1: Specialist Midterms due to Classroom Teachers
Dec. 2: 3rd Gr. field trip to ABT
Dec. 6: 2nd Qtr. Midterms go home for students in Grades 4-6
Dec. 7: PTA's MacKenzie River Pizza Day
Dec. 9: Scouts in the gym
Dec. 10: PTA K-3 Library Night
Dec. 15: Band/Orchestra Concert @ 2:20pm
Dec. 16: PTA Roller Skating Night @ SkateWorld West @ 5:00pm-8:00pm
Dec. 18: PTA Ice Skating Day @ Centennial Ice Arena
Dec. 20: Holiday Music Concert
Dec. 23-Jan. 2: Winter Vacation...No School
Jan. 3: School resumes
Jan. 5-13: SRI Winter Test Window (Gr. 3-6)
Jan. 10-21: Venture Theater @ Bitterroot
Jan. 13: Scouts in the gym
Jan. 14: End of 2nd Quarter
Jan. 15: PTA Ice Skating Day @ Centennial Ice Arena
Jan. 17: PIR Day...No School for students

We're Camping in Class this Friday!

2010-11-09T16:11:00.000-07:00

Please remember that this Friday, Nov. 12 is our class camp-out. Bring flashlights, sleeping bags, pillows if you want. We will put our desks in the hall and do all of our work on the floor. Some are bringing tents to set up. We're also having s'mores for an afternoon snack. Kids can wear Pajama Pants/t-shirts/sweats but no pajamas, slippers, or robes. Kids are allowed in at 8:10 to set up. Thanks. If you have questions, please email, call or come in.

Remember These Dates:

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Dates to Remember:

Nov. 12: PTA Dinner and a Movie Night in the gym "Toy Story 3"
Nov. 15: Picture Retakes in the gym
Nov. 16: Educator For a Day
Nov. 16: PTA Meeting @ 6:30pm-7:30pm
Nov. 17: Skyview Trading Cards here
Nov. 18: PTA Roller Skating Night @ SkateWorld West @ 5:00pm-8:00pm
Nov. 23: PIR Early out day...Students dismiss @ Noon
Nov. 24-26: Thanksgiving Vacation...No School
Dec. 6: 2nd Qtr. Midterms go home for students in Grades 4-6
Dec. 15: Band/Orchestra Concert @ 2:20pm
Dec. 20: Holiday Music Concert
Dec. 23-Jan. 2: Winter Vacation...No School
Jan. 3: School resumes

2010-10-28T16:56:00.002-06:00

Hi everyone! I've been negligent on keeping up on my blog.
We are very busy in 6th grade. We are currently reading Number the Stars by Lois Lowry. It is a great book. Ask your child about it and have them tell you their opinion of the book. Today we had a scavenger hunt using the book. The kids had to find examples of bravery and friendship plus the various types of sentences and parts of speech. Most were most challenged with trying to find a metaphor and a simile.
We are currently working on chapter 3 in math. Have your child teach you our new math game Bizz Buzz. It's really fun and challenging.
In language our focus has been possessive nouns, nouns that show ownership. Have your child find examples in the newspaper, a magazine, or a book they're reading.
I hope to see all of you at Parent-Teacher Conferences next week. Expect your child's report card to come home on Tuesday of next week.
Thank you, class, for being awesome! I absolutely love coming to work every day!

New Important Dates:

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Dates to Remember:
Oct. 14: Scouts in the gym
Oct. 18: 2nd Gr. field trip to ABT
Oct. 19: 6th Gr. field trip to ABT
Oct. 19: PTA Meeting in the library @ 6:30pm-7:30pm
Oct. 20: PIR Early out day...Students dismiss @ Noon
Oct. 21: PTA Skate Night @ SkateWorld West (5:00pm-8:00pm)
Oct. 21-22: MEA Days...No school for students
Oct. 28: School Board Trustees visit Bitterroot (11:30am-1:00pm)
Oct. 29: Pumpkin Patch Party sponsored by PTA @ 6:00pm-8:00pm (Gym & Hallways...Library Book Fair Preview)
Nov. 1-4: Library Scholastic Book Fair Week
Nov. 2: Election Day
Nov. 2: Report cards go home with students
Nov. 3-5: Parent/Teacher Conferences...Students dismiss @ Noon.
Nov. 7: Daylight Savings Time ends
Nov. 11: Scouts in the gym
Nov. 15: Picture Retakes in the gym
Nov. 23: PIR Early out day...Students dismiss @ Noon
Nov. 24-26: Thanksgiving Vacation...No School
Dec. 6: 2nd Qtr. Midterms go home for students in Grades 4-6
Dec. 9: Scouts in the gym
Dec. 15: Band/Orchestra Concert
Dec. 23-Jan. 2: Winter Vacation...No School
Jan. 3: School resumes

Please Post These Dates:

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Dates to Remember:
Sep. 7-21: PTA Fundraiser (Gold Cards) Window
Sep. 7-Oct. 8: NWEA Testing Window
Sep. 21: PTA Meeting in the library @ 7:00pm-8:00pm
Sep. 23: PIR Early out day...Students dismiss @ Noon
Sep. 24: American Indian Heritage Day
Sep. 25: Saturday Live!
Sep. 27: 1st Qtr. Midterms go home for students in Grades 4-6.
Oct. 4: Fall Picture Day
Oct. 20: PIR Early out day...Students dismiss @ Noon
Oct. 21-22: MEA Days...No school for students
Oct. 29: End of 1st Qtr
Nov. 2: Report cards go home with students
Nov. 3-5: Parent/Teacher Conferences...Students dismiss @ Noon.
Nov. 7: Daylight Savings Time ends
Nov. 15: Picture Retakes in the gym
Nov. 23: PIR Early out day...Students dismiss @ Noon
Nov. 24-26: Thanksgiving Vacation...No School
Dec. 6: 2nd Qtr. Midterms go home for students in Grades 4-6.
Dec. 15: Band/Orchestra Concert

Important Dates:

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Dates to Remember:
Sep. 7-21: PTA Fundraiser (Gold Cards) Window
Sep. 7-Oct. 8: NWEA Testing Window
Sep. 10: PTA's "Back to Football" Friday (6:00pm-9:00pm)
Sep. 20: Rachel's Challenge School-wide Assembly
Sep. 21: PTA Meeting in the library @ 6:30pm
Sep. 23: PIR Early out day...Students dismiss @ Noon
Sep. 24: American Indian Heritage Day
Sep. 25: Saturday Live!
Sep. 27: 1st Qtr. Midterms go home for students in Grades 4-6.
Oct. 4: Fall Picture Day
Oct. 20: PIR Early out day...Students dismiss @ Noon
Oct. 21-22: MEA Days...No school for students
Oct. 29: End of 1st Qtr.
Nov. 2: Report cards go home with students
Nov. 3-5: Parent/Teacher Conferences...Students dismiss @ Noon.

Friday is Family Fun Night at Bitterroot

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6:00pm-9:00pm PTA "Back to Football" Family Fun Night/Movie Night
Come play with players from the Billings' Outlaws Football team and then watch a movie in the gym. Great way to spend a Friday night!

PTA NEWS

2010-09-07T10:45:00.001-06:00

***PTA NEWS***: SEP. 7-SEP. 21: PTA Fundraiser, "Gold Cards". Packets will go home with students today. This fundraiser is only for two weeks. Each student is receiving 3 Gold Cards to sell for $20.00 each. They may sell more, and there are prizes for the top three sellers. Top seller gets a Wii video game system!!!

Open House

2010-09-07T10:41:00.000-06:00

TONIGHT is our open house night. There will be 3 formal presentations given by classroom teachers (6:00-6:25, 6:30-6:55, and 7:00-7:25). Specialists will be available in their respective areas, if parents would like to meet them.

Spelling Test

2010-09-02T10:41:00.002-06:00

Our first spelling test, Unit 1, will be Friday, September 3. The words are listed on the side of the blog. Please practice. :)

PTA Family Fun Night

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The first PTA Family Fun Night is Sept. 10th, which will be a "Back to Football" Night that goes hand in hand with the NFL Play 60 campaign. The night will begin at 6:00pm with activities with Outlaws football players, then the movie, Game Plan from 7:00pm-9:00pm, in the gym.

A Brand New School Year

2010-08-31T11:16:00.001-06:00

8/30/10

Dear Parents,
I wanted to write to let you know how much I am enjoying getting to know your children. We have been working on class procedures in order to have a classroom that runs smoothly and everyone knows my expectations. We have also discussed my class rules and consequences/rewards. I plan to explain these to parents on Tuesday, September 7 during our school Open House from 6:00-7:30 pm.
I will also be starting a blog that serves as a communication tool between school and home. My address is http://moralesc.blogspot.com. I hope you and your child will check it out. It is also helpful to share email addresses. If you have one that I can use to communicate with you will you please write to me at moralesc@billingsschools.org in order for me to include you in my email address book. Feel free to call me at school if have questions or concerns. That number is 281-6205. I believe communication can be very helpful in your child’s success at school.
The following are important dates:
Monday, September 6: Labor Day—no school
Tuesday, September 7: Open House from 6-7:30 pm
Friday, September 10: PTA Back to Football Night/Movie Night
(more info. to come)
Monday, September 20: Rachel’s Challenge Assembly (more info. to come)
Tuesday, September 21: PTA meeting in the library at 7:00 pm
Thursday, September 23: PIR day/Early out for students at noon
Saturday, September 25: Saturday Live at Pioneer Park (more info. to come)

Just a reminder, if you haven’t turned in your letter about your child to me, please do so by Friday, September 3.

Thank you,
Chris Morales

The End is Near!

2010-05-13T13:17:00.002-06:00

Believe it or not, we only have 3 weeks of school left. Some kids will know by tomorrow if they make our end of the year field trip to Geyser Park with lunch and a movie. They need 6 out of 8 weeks signed on their blue sheets. The end of school is coming quickly. Next week everyone is invited to attend the Talent Show on Monday, May 17th from 2:00-3:00. On Wednesday please come to Pastries for Parents from 7:30-8:25 am and enjoy juice, coffee, and a donut with your child. Finally, we are all excited about our PE Folf field trip next Friday, May 21 from 11:30-2:15. Make sure your child has his/her permission slip in and a sack lunch packed. It will be important to have a water bottle...I'm not sure if the water at Pioneer Park is turned on yet. As you can see, the end of the year is very busy. Thanks for keeping your child focused on finishing the year on a positive note and helping them continue to do their best.
Mrs. Morales

Mid-terms

2010-04-29T11:23:00.002-06:00

Just a reminder that mid-terms come home Friday. I'm so proud of the class...NO missing work! They are finishing the year on a very positive note. I'm attaching important dates to the mid-term for you. Thanks to EVERYONE for sending a baby picture to school. You will get to enjoy them in the 6th grade graduation ceremony on Thursday, June 3 at 7:00 p.m. Mark you calendars!

Post These Dates on Your Fridge!

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Dates to Remember:
Apr. 5-30: NWEA Spring MAP Testing Window
Apr. 8-14: Spring Book Fair
Apr. 12-23 PTA/Special Activities' Read A Thon
Apr. 14: 3rd Qtr. BUG assembly @ 1:15pm
Apr. 15-17 MT AGATE Conference
Apr. 16: Blue & Gold Spirit Day
Apr. 17: PTA Vendor Fair in the gym
Apr. 20: PTA Meeting
Apr. 21: Secretary's Day
Apr. 22: Earth Day
Apr. 22: Sodexo Spring Barbecue for Lunch
Apr. 23: Spirit Day (TBD)
Apr. 23: STUCO Mtg. @ 8:00am in M-6
Apr. 26-27: Read A Thon envelopes collected
Apr. 29: PTA Chuck E Cheese Night (Open from 3:00pm to 9:00pm)
Apr. 30: 4th Qtr. midterms go home with 4th-6th grade students
Apr. 30: Blue & Gold Spirit Day
Apr. 30: Open Gym/Family Fun Night--6th grade fundraiser during this time!
May 4: MacKenzie River Pizza Day
May 6: PTA Skate Night @ SkateWorld West (5:30pm-8:00pm)
May 7: Vacation Day...No School
May 10: 5th/6th Gr. Band/Orchestra Spring Concert @ 2:10pm in the gym
May 13: Scouts Night
May 14: Spirit Day (TBD)
May 14: STUCO Mtg. @ 8:00am in M-6
May 19: Pastries for Parents
May 28: Field Day
May 31: Memorial Day...No School
June 1: 6th Gr. to Fuddruckers (8/8 Blue Sheets)
June 2: 6th Gr. field trip (6/8 Blue Sheets)
June 3: 6th Gr. Graduation @ 7:00pm in the gym
June 4: Last day of school....1/2 day for students

NWEA TESTS ARE NEXT WEEK

2010-04-08T11:10:00.002-06:00

Sixth graders will be taking the NWEA tests on the following dates:
-Tuesday, April 13--Reading test at 12:30
-Wednesday, April 14--Math test at 8:30
-Tuesday, April 20--Language test at 12:30

These are the tests that we take in the Fall and then again in the Spring to show how much growth each child has made. Please be sure to get plenty of rest and a good breakfast/lunch. I like these tests because they show how much each child has accomplished this year. Come ready to do your best!

Benefit for MaKenna Nelson

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This came to me through the school email and I thought you may be interested in attending. Thanks, Mrs. Morales
Chili Dinner & Silent Auction
Friday, April 9, 2010
Community Members and Ponderosa PTSA are having a Benefit for MaKenna Nelson. A chili dinner and silent auction will be held.

Hello! My name is MaKenna, I am 4 years old, I love dress-up, and playing with my sister and brothers. I was also just diagnosed with Sarcoma Cancer. My parents and I will be traveling to and from Salt Lake City for medical care. This is an emotional and financial hardship on my family. My older sister was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 4, she is now 8 yrs. Old. With my sisters medical expenses and now mine, we need help. So I am asking for your help today. Thank you for your prayers and good thoughts.
Please contact Michelle Perry at 256-7090 with any questions.

Silent Auction (bidding will stop at 8:00 p.m.) and winners will be announced. Over 40 items will be auctioned off. Please see list below –these are only a few items:
*Pearl necklace with matching earrings
*Montana Silversmith necklace & earrings
*Healing Touch 1 Hr. Massage
*1 Hr. free shooting including bow rental at Superior Archery
*Coldwater Creek Purse
*NAPA Gift Certificate
*Staley’s Tire-Automotive Rotate-Balance
*Nascar Coat
*Shipton Package (Blanket, 2 hats, battery charger, duffle bag)
*Estate Plan by Pederson Law Office
*5 ‘ x 8 ‘ area rug
*Mary Kay Gift Bag
*Haircut and Nioxin Shampoo Gift Card from Stylin Net
& Much More

Summer Camps for Students:

2010-04-05T11:04:00.001-06:00

Do you have students that enjoy math and science and are craving more? Are they yearning to learn beyond the classroom? The student summer camps at the Montana Learning Center may be the perfect fit. Please refer interested students and parents to montanalearning.org for detailed descriptions of camp activities and registration information. You may also contact Carol Bock at cbock@montanalearning.org, (406) 475-3638, and fax: (406) 475-3871.
CAMP DISCOVERY
What: A four day science day camp for primary students
Who: Students entering grades K-3
When: July 19th – 22nd, 2010
Cost: $190 per camper
Instructor: Chris Ralph, Helena Public Schools

YOUNG NATURALIST’S
What: A four day, three overnight math and science camp
Who: Students entering grades 4-7
When: July 19th -22nd, 2010 (entering grades 4-5)
July 26th-29th, 2010 (entering grades 6-7)
Cost: $290 per camper per week
Instructor: Beth Thomas, Great Falls Public Schools

INNOVATIONS 1 & 2
What: A week long camp in which math and science will be explored in the outdoors.
Who: Students entering grades 8-10
When: July 18th -24th; July 25th – 31st (different topics each week)
Cost $490 per camper per week
Instructor: Jody Brown, Augusta Public Schools

Parent Letter about Blue Sheets

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Blue Sheet Information

Purpose: “Getting It Together For Middle School”
-History has shown that this is a positive incentive to keep the students focused
on learning throughout the remainder of the school year.
-End the year on a positive note.

Desired Qualities:
-Honesty
-Pride
-Respect for self and others
-Cooperation
-Completing and handing in assignments on time
-Being prepared

Students will need to get signatures from their teachers each week. They will get a signature by following the rules and expectations that we’ve had all year. They will need signatures from:
-Classroom teacher
-Music teacher
-Art teacher
-Health/PE teacher
-Library teacher
-Lunch teacher
-Principal

If the student gets all of his or her signatures for the week, then Mr. Senitte will reward them each week. If student has all 8 out of 8 weeks signed, then he or she will get a free lunch at Fuddruckers on the last Monday of school. If the student gets 6 out of 8 weeks signed, then he or she will get to go on the end of the year field trip. We really want the kids to succeed. We will do everything we can to make sure your child is successful. They need to keep working hard and putting forth their best effort.

Sincerely,
Chris Morales and Jody Albarez

Blue Sheets are Coming to 6th Grade!

2010-03-11T10:40:00.002-07:00

A parent letter will be coming home next week to explain 6th grade Blue Sheets. I will also post it on the blog. Be looking for this important information. (Your child already knows a little about it.) We will also reveal the 6th grade end of the year field trip/celebration. With fourth quarter already near, it is important to stay informed. I will be putting much information on the blog. Thanks for your cooperation and support!

Remember These Dates:

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Dates to Remember:
Mar. 8: Fly-tying Class for select students in Gr. 4-6 @ 3:15pm
Mar. 10: 3rd Qtr. Specialist Grades due to Classroom Teachers
Mar. 10: Fly-tying Class for select students in Gr. 4-6 @ 3:15pm
Mar. 11: Scouts in the gym @ 6:30pm
Mar. 12: Student Council Mtg. @ 8:00am in M-6
Mar. 12: Blue & Gold Spirit Day
Mar. 14: Daylight Savings Time ("Spring forward" one hour)
Mar. 15: Fly-tying Class for select students in Gr. 4-6 @ 3:15pm
Mar. 16: PTA Mtg. @ 6:30pm in the library
Mar. 17: St. Patrick's Day
Mar. 17: Skyview Trading Card students are here
Mar. 17: Fly-tying Class for select students in Gr. 4-6 @ 3:15pm
Mar. 19: End of 3rd Quarter
Mar. 19: Blue & Gold Spirit Day
Mar. 23: 3rd Qtr. Report Cards go home
Mar. 24-26 Students in K-3 dismiss @ Noon. K-3 Parent/Teacher Conferences
Mar. 24: 4th Gr. Recorder Concert & 5th Gr. IEFA Art Walk
Mar. 26: Student Council Mtg. @ 8:00am in M-6
Mar. 26: Spirit Day (TBD)
Mar. 29-April 2: Spring Break...No School

Wow! Thank You Borders!

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BORDERS BOOKSTORE
HOLDS BOOK DRIVE FOR SD2
ELEMENTARY LIBRARIES
Now through April 6 Borders bookstore
is holding a book drive that will
generate brand new books for all
Billings Public Schools elementary
libraries. When a customer checks
out at the store, located at 2833 King
Avenue West, they will be asked if
they would like to buy a book for SD2
elementary libraries. Borders has a
suggested list from school librarians
but customers will get to choose their
final selection.
Please support this great opportunity
to increase reading opportunities for
our children in kindergarten through
6th grade.

Ancient Egypt

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Artisans in Ancient Egypt

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Ancient Egypt

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Anicent Egypt

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Ancient Egypt

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Ancient Egyptian Voicethread

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Sorry

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I'm sorry you can't see the voicethread we made. We forgot to click on the "let everyone view" button. I'm hoping we can fix that next week on Tuesday or that your child can go to voicethread and figure it out at home. It's quite the interesting place to browse and you can create up to 3 free voicethreads. Hope you have a great evening. Remember, Friday is only 1/2 of a day. :)

Dates to Remember:
Feb. 26: Student Council Mtg. @ 8:00am in M-6
Feb. 26: PIR Early out...PM @ Bitterroot
Feb. 26: Bitterroot/PTA Winter Carnival
Mar. 2: MacKenzie River Pizza Day
Mar. 2: Stop, Drop, and Read @ 1:00pm
Mar. 3: Heights Honor Band Assembly @ 8:45am-9:20am (K-6 invited)
Mar. 4: 6th Gr. Scoliosis Screening
Mar. 4: PTA Skate Night @ SkateWorld West (5:30pm-8:00pm)
Mar. 8: Fly-tying Class for select students in Gr. 4-6 @ 3:15pm
Mar. 10: Fly-tying Class for select students in Gr. 4-6 @ 3:15pm
Mar. 11: Scouts in the gym @ 6:30pm
Mar. 12: Student Council Mtg. @ 8:00am in M-6
Mar. 15: Fly-tying Class for select students in Gr. 4-6 @ 3:15pm
Mar. 16: PTA Mtg. @ 6:30pm in the library
Mar. 17: St. Patrick's Day
Mar. 17: Skyview Trading Card students are here
Mar. 17: Fly-tying Class for select students in Gr. 4-6 @ 3:15pm
Mar. 19: End of 3rd Quarter
Mar. 19: 5th Gr. Hooked on Fishing
Mar. 23: 3rd Qtr. Report Cards go home
Mar. 24-26 Students in K-3 dismiss @ Noon. K-3 Parent/Teacher Conferences
Mar. 24: 4th Gr. Recorder Concert & 5th Gr. IEFA Art Walk
Mar. 26: Student Council Mtg. @ 8:00am in M-6
Mar. 29-April 2: Spring Break...No School

Ancient egypt

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voicethread Link

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Voicethread

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Guess what boys and girls...I'm in a technology class all Saturday. We're learning about Voicethread. You already know about Voicethread because we watched Mrs. Betts's 3rd graders use Photo Booth and Voicethread to show lines of symmetry. I created the beginning of a Voicethread for our Social Studies unit on Ancient Egypt's social classes. You will add your voice during this week. Start thinking of what you would like to say.
Have a great weekend.

Just a Couple of Reminders:

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1. Monday is picture day. Students will eat in their classrooms.

2. Conflict Manager training will be next Monday morning during school.

Spelling Bee:

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Our school Spelling Bee will be next Thursday, February 25 at 1:30 in the gym. Our class winners are:
Cailey, Austin, Alexis, Shyanne, and Caleb with Ethan and Ramela as our alternates. Study those challenge words in our spelling book and maybe even the dictionary. Good luck! Parents are invited to attend and support their child.

This Friday our class has earned a campout. We will move our desks to the hall and set up our tents, sleeping bags, lanterns, and flashlights. The kids can bring a drink and a snack. Some have volunteered to bring graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows to make s'mores. We will learn and have class as usual at our campsite. This should be a fun experience.

Please remember that next Friday, Feb. 26 is only a half day. Students will be dismissed at 12:00.

Have a great week!

Important Dates:

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Dates to Remember:
Feb. 12: Student Council Mtg. @ 8:00am in M-6
Feb. 17: Extended Studies Testing Referrals due to Greg
Feb. 17: Skyview Trading Cards @ 10:00-12:10
Feb. 17: 3rd Qtr. midterms go home with students
Feb. 18: Teachers' Mtg.
Feb. 19: 5th Gr. Hooked on Fishing
Feb. 22: Lifetouch Spring Pictures
Feb. 24: Heights Girls Honor Choir Assembly
Feb. 26: Student Council Mtg. @ 8:00am in M-6
Feb. 26: PIR Early out...PM @ Bitterroot
Feb. 26: Bitterroot/PTA Winter Carnival

Pancake Breakfast:

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All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast!
Support Bench K-Kids Club

Saturday February 13th

7:00 – 10:30 a.m.

Bench Elementary Gym

Tickets
$5 / person
$10 / Family (up to 5 people)

Come Support a great cause and enjoy breakfast with your family!

Sponsored by the Heights Kiwani

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Mechanical Dioramas

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A Brand New Year!

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Wow! I can't believe it's 2010! I was ready to come back and get back into the groove of teaching. The class seemed ready to be back, although some said they were a bit tired.

Dates to Remember:
Jan. 4: School resumes
Jan. 5: MacKenzie River Pizza Day for Bitterroot
Jan. 6: Venture Theater Auditions for interested 4th-6th grade students
Jan. 11-22: Venture Theater rehearsals 3:15pm-5:00pm (**No rehearsal on Jan. 18 PIR)
Jan. 15: End of 2nd Quarter
Jan. 18: PIR Day...No school for students.
Jan. 22: Venture Theater productions (K-3 @ 1:00pm, 4-6 @ 2:00pm, parent performance @ 6:00pm)
Jan. 22: Report cards go home with students
Jan. 27: Skyview Trading Cards @ 8:00am-9:50am

Venture Theater will be back again this year. Tryouts are Wednesday, Jan. 6 at 3:15. Rehearsals then begin next Monday, Jan. 11 to Friday, Jan. 22 from 3:15-5:00. I hope a lot of my 6th graders are able to participate in this great program. I have some wonderful actors/actresses in here and would love for them to be a part of this. Thank you PTA for paying for Venture Theater to do a production with the students of Bitterroot!
Wishing you and your family a healthy, happy 2010!
Mrs. Morales

Dates to Remember:

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Dec. 23-Jan. 3: Winter Break...No School
Jan. 4: School resumes
Jan. 5: MacKenzie River Pizza Day for Bitterroot
Jan. 6: Venture Theater Auditions for interested 4th-6th grade students
Jan. 11-22: Venture Theater rehearsals 3:15pm-5:00pm (**No rehearsal on Jan. 18 PIR)
Jan. 15: End of 2nd Quarter
Jan. 18: PIR Day...No school for students.
Jan. 22: Venture Theater productions (K-3 @ 1:00pm, 4-6 @ 2:00pm, parent performance @ 6:00pm)
Jan. 22: Report cards go home with students
Jan. 27: Skyview Trading Cards @ 8:00am-9:50am

I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Mrs. Morales

Cailey and Buddy's Winter Voki

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Raegan and Ramela's Winter Voki

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Darrion andAshton's Winter Voki

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Elias and Ethan's Winter Voki

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Cameron and Lucas's Winter Voki

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Abby and Katie's Winter Voki

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Class Celebration--Dec. 22

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On Tuesday, December 22, we will be making candy trains. Each child will need to bring 2 full size candy bars (not king size). Snickers, Milky Ways, and Three Muskateers work best. Everyone will also need to cover an 18 by 18 in. piece of cardboard with foil to carry the train. If you would be able to donate frosting, rope licorice, pinwheel candies (red/white or green/white mints), stick pretzels, and small candy to help decorate the trains, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you for your help.
Also on this date, we will be exchanging presents. Each child is to make a gift or find a present without spending more than $1. We'll have a White Elephant gift exchange. To make this fun, it's important to have a variety of presents but nothing that might hurt someone's feelings if they receive it. Please wrap the present and bring it to school by Tuesday, Dec. 22, in the morning. Thank you for helping make this a fun day for us!
Mrs. Morales

Student Council Speeches Were Today

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The 6th graders who gave Student Council speeches today were fantastic! Our new officers are Kylie, Ethan, and Kodi. I was so impressed with the speeches this year! We will announce what committee the rest of the students will be a part of on Tuesday.

Remember, midterms are coming home today. If you're not happy with your grade, there is still time to get it up! Get your missing work in before the winter holiday, and then you won't have to worry about it on your days off.

Tomorrow all 6th graders are going on a field trip to the Moss Mansion. It does cost $1.00 to get in. I must have your permission slip and money in order for you to go.

Have a great evening. Stay warm!

Amusement Park Ride Video

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Art Walk

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We invite you to the 6th Grade Art Exhibit this Friday night(December 4th) in conjunction with the Billings Art Walk. The exhibit is located in the Western Heritage Center and the theme this year is Eastern Montana Landscapes. Our elementary art staff will be on hand to answer any questions as well as providing cookies and punch for visitors. The hours for the Art Walk are 5:00-9:00 PM. We hope you can attend.

Thanks!

Rob Wells
Music/Art Supervisor
Billings Public Schools

Many of our Bitterroot students' art work will be on display.

Student Council Begins Soon

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Mr. Senitte just visited with all of the 6th grade students about Student Council. All students that write and give a speech on Monday, December 7 at 10:00 am will make it into Student Council. The students who receive the top 3 number of votes will take turns as President, Treasurer, and Secretary. All other 6th graders in Student Council will be part of one of the following committees: School Store, Technology, Building and Grounds, or School Spirit/Special Activities. We are hoping for a good turn out again this year. It is a big commitment but the rewards are worth the hard work. Please encourage your child to run for Student Council!

We just finished chapter 3 in math. Their tests looked good. (You should be able to take a look at them tonight.) We are starting to add and subtract fractions.

In reading we have started Book Clubs. Your child is in a small group of students who all chose the same book to read. They had a choice of Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH, Tuck Everlasting, or A Wrinkle in Time. All are great books! Each student has a booklet to work on as they read. They are expected to answer questions in complete thoughts and sentences. Students are allowed to work together on the booklets and work on them at home. Yesterday, all groups met and made timelines of how many pages would be read each day and when each worksheet would be due. I then met with each group to make sure all agreed and that it was doable. Many groups are choosing to read much of their book in the evening at home. I will also be meeting with each group at least every other day to make sure all are on track. Ask your child about his or her plan for completing the book and work.

In science, I was extremely proud of their creative amusement park rides. We are now starting the next book called Nature of Matter.

Hope you have a great week! Enjoy our winter wonderland!

Please Remember These Dates

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Dates to Remember:
Dec. 3: PTA's Skate Night @ SkateWorld West (5:30pm-8:00pm)
Dec. 8: 6th Gr. field trip to Moss Mansion (9:15am-11:20am)
Dec. 14: 5th/6th Band/Orchestra Concert @ 2:15pm
Dec. 15: PTA Meeting in the library 6:30pm-7:30pm
Dec. 16: Skyview Trading Cards @ 1:10pm-3:00pm
Dec. 17: School trustee visit @ Bitterroot
Dec. 18: Family Fun Night (Time TBD)
Dec. 21: Holiday Music Programs (K-3 @ 9:30am & 1:00pm) (4-6 @ 10:15am & 1:45pm)
Dec. 21: Students will eat lunch in their classrooms today.
Dec. 23-Jan. 3: Winter Break...No School
Jan. 4: School resumes
Jan. 11-22: Venture Theater rehearsals 3:15pm-5:00pm (**No rehearsal on Jan. 18 PIR)
Jan. 15: End of 2nd Quarter
Jan. 22: Venture Theater productions (K-3 @ 1:00pm, 4-6 @ 2:00pm, parent performance @ 6:00pm)
Jan. 27: Skyview Trading Cards @ 8:00am-9:50am

Amusement Park Rides

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More and More Rides

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Last But Not Least

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These pictures show our Amusement Park Rides. We learned Isaac Newton's three laws of motion during the process of building our projects. We also faced many challenges but had many successes. The most common challenge was thinking of ideas on how they were going to represent the three laws. The most common success was getting the rides to work properly. The class had many creative ideas, but they didn't always work on the first try. Overall, they all did a great job demonstrating their talents and all of Newton's laws. Thanks a bunch for encouraging and helping your child achieve this goal.

Written by:Cailey Hibl and Alexis Tingey

Mark These Dates on Your Calendar

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Dates to Remember:
Nov. 17: PTA Meeting @ 6:30pm in the library If you haven't joined in before, come and find out all of the great things Bitterroot PTA does for our school!
Nov. 18: Educator for a Day
Nov. 18: Skyview Trading Cards here @ 10:20am
Nov. 20: BELIEVE Fundraiser pick up from 2:30pm-6:00pm in the hallway outside the gym.
Nov. 20: PTA sponsored Internet Safety presentation @ 7:00pm in the gym
Nov. 24: PIR Early out...Students dismiss @ Noon (Afternoon meeting @ Bitterroot)
Nov. 25-29: Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 7: 2nd quarter Midterm reports sent home with students
Dec. 9: Hearing follow-up screening
Dec. 14: 5th/6th Band/Orchestra Concert @ 2:15pm
Dec. 17: School trustee visit @ Bitterroot
Dec. 21: Holiday Music Program
Dec. 23-Jan. 3: Winter Break
Jan. 4: School resumes

Amusement Park Ride:

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Just a reminder that your amusement park ride (for a marble) is due this Wednesday, November 18. We will present and evaluate them at 10:15. I plan to video record each presentation and post to the blog. See you in the morning!

A Great Day at Camp Cadre

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I had a great day at Camp Cadre today. I am part of a group of teachers learning, sharing,and exploring technology. We had a great time today learning about GeoGreetings and then going out with our digital cameras and finding pictures of the letters of the alphabet formed in our community. Then my group used PhotoShop to create the word inspire out of our pictures. I encourage my students and their families to go out and look at the world with a different perspective. Take unique pictures, lie on the ground and look up at the branches of a tree, go to the park and look at the swings from a different angle. It was really fun! The following is an example of what we did:

We also created a Voki. My class should remember these!

Get a Voki now!

Change in date

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The pick up for the BELIEVE PTA Fundraiser will be NEXT Friday, November 20th in the afternoon starting at 2:30pm in the hallway outside the gym. Parents need to come and pick up items. (Sorry, for the confusion on the date.)

Believe Fundraiser

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The pick up for the BELIEVE PTA Fundraiser will be this Friday afternoon starting at 2:30pm in the hallway outside the gym. Parents need to come and pick up items.

Conferences are a Success!

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Thank you to all of you who took the time to come visit with me about your child. I absolutely love getting to meet the parents of my students.
Remember to be working on your amusement park ride. Marbles and worksheets went home on Monday.
Some are having trouble in math. Please know that students are welcome to come in my class at 8:00 am to get help.
We have started earning AR points. All students have a ZPD or range from which they are to choose books. If students read in this "zone" then they will see the most growth. Our AR store opens on Wednesday. Read, read, read! Some available items in our store include: working in another teacher's class, extra recess, extra computer time, free assignments, extra credit, juice, pop, candy, and blizzards from Dairy Queen.
Speaking of Dairy Queen, I have several students who have earned a blizzard for First Quarter perfect attendance. They are Samantha, Duane, Alexis, Connor, Ethan, and Tommy! We'll eat lunch together on Thursday and then enjoy some ice cream.
Have a fantastic night!

Conferences Begin!

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Conferences begin today and last through Thursday. Just a reminder that all students will be dismissed at noon on Wed., Thurs., and Friday. I'm looking forward to seeing you at your child's conference.

In science the students are learning about Newton's Laws of Motion. We have been reading and discussing it in our science books and online. The students have chosen to work independently or with a partner to create an amusement park ride. The actual construction of the ride must be done at home. There are 3 parts that they will be graded on. First, the oral presentation. To earn the maximum points possible (3) I will be looking for a presentation that includes an accurate explanation of how the rides demontrate Newton's Laws of Motion. A score of (2) would mean the ride includes the Laws of Motion but the it was not accurately explained. A score of (1) means the presentation indicates a lack of understanding of Newton's Laws of Motion.
Next, students will be graded on their visual presentation of display.(This will include a worksheet to fill out.) A score of (3) means the display accurately incorporates all necessary information-ride specifications, safety issues, and applications of Newton's Laws of Motion. A score of (2) means the display incorporates all necessary information, but does not accurately apply Newton's Laws. A score of (1) means the display is lacking some portion of necessary information, particularly information applying Newton's Laws. Finally, the ride will be graded on the rides function. A score of (3) means the ride works as described. A (2) means the ride works, but may need some adjustment during presentation. A (1) means the ride may or may not work, even with adjustment during the presentation.
I have given the students a copy of this rubric (grading system). If you would like a copy, I will have them available at conferences or email me to let me know. The rides are due on Wednesday, Nov. 18.

In reading, we continue with Number the Stars.
In the reading packet, the students are expected to write in complete sentences, use capitals correctly, and end punctuation. If your child brings this home to work on, please ask to see it. These are very basic skills that many students are forgetting to include in their writing.

I look forward to seeing everyone at conferences this week!

Great Resources for Gifted Students:

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This is a list of resources for parents of gifted kids compiled by our Extended Studies teacher, Darla Williams. All of these are found online. Enjoy!

Online reading for parents

A beginners guide on gifted education
http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/gifted_101.htm

NAGC National Association of Gifted Children
Parent link
http://www.nagc.org/index.aspx?id=956

Davidson Institute for Talent Development
http://www.davidsongifted.org/db/browse_articles_233.aspx

Webinars

NAGC National Association of Gifted Children FREE registration through 2009 Broadcast every Wednesday
http://www.nagc.org/WOW.aspx

U C Irvine
http://unex.uci.edu/pressroom/releases/pr.asp?ID=214

SENG (Social & Emotional Needs of Gifted)
http://sengifted.org/webinar_upcoming.shtml

Online conferences regarding gifted education

http://giftedonlineconferences.ning.com/

Reading list for kids
“Suggested age levels are based on the ages of the gifted characters, the complexity of the issues confronting them, and the interest or appeal to gifted readers. However, since gifted learners frequently read and comprehend advanced materials, the appropriate levels of materials can only be determined by adults who know the child.”
http://www.bertiekingore.com/gtchildreninlit.htm