CONGRATS ON A GREAT SEASON GUYS!!!!

Thank you Dr. Perry and Mr. Beganski

Thank to our wonderful PTO

Library Summer Program

In conjunction with Hartford Public Library, our students can register for the Summer Learning Program.  Through this program, they can track the books they read over the summer (starting June 6).  

There are also many excellent programs (day, evening, and weekend) being offered by the Hartford Public Library.  These events are open to students in all Hartford Public Schools, regardless of their hometown.  

Please follow this link - http://summer.hplct.org/ - and sign up!  Also, visit the Hartford Public Library website for event information.

Grays to Blues Ceremony

Slideshow!

Pictures!

Friday's Grays to Blues was a huge success!

Thank you for coming to celebrate the 5th grade class. 

So colorful!

Learning Aid Posters

What we've learned

High Meadow Trip

The High Meadow Trip is they Saturday, May 23.  All buses will leave from Capital Prep.  Please plan on arriving at Capital Prep by 8:30.  Students will be assigned to a bus based on grade level.

Please let me know if you have questions.  Unfortunately, due to a prior commitment, I will not be attending this trip.

Please consider helping the boys lacrosse team!

Please see the link below where you can help fund water jugs for the boys' lacrosse teams!  THANK YOU!!!

http://www.donorschoose.org/project/the-boys-are-feeling-hot-hot-hot/1565511?challengeid=315368&utm_source=dc&utm_medium=project&utm_campaign=copyURL&rf=copyURL-siteshare-2015-05-project-teacher_1995450

Hard at work!

Gabby has a nail salon in her house!

Designing our dream houses!

Summer Programs

As we wrap up the year and start thinking about out summer breaks, I wanted to share a couple of summer programs offered.  

The Boys & Girls Club will be hosting programs and activities from June 4 to July 2.  The program will be held from 9:00am until 5:00pm each weekday at the Asylum Hill Boys and Girls Club (170 Sigourney Street, Hartford).  It is for students ages 6 to 11. They will take the students on field trips, provide social recreation, and target programs such as promoting healthy eating and exercise.  The cost of this summer camp is $375. If you are interested you may contact Dante Smith at 860-209-5041 or dsmith@bgchartford.org. 

The second opportunity is the Trailblazers Basketball Skills Camp.  There are two camp sessions -June 29-July 2 and August 10-14.  It is held at Capital Prep and open to children in grades 3-10.  The cost is $110 per child (if registering more than one child, it is $95).  There is a $10 discount if children attend both sessions.  For more information, contact Coach Tammy Millsaps at 860-695-9812 or millt004@hartfordschools.org. 

These are both great opportunities to keep the kids active during the summer breaks!

End of the Year Events

Week of May 4: MATH SBAC
Week of May 11: HUMANITIES SBAC
Friday, May 8: Circus Field Trip
Friday, May 15: Boys and Girls Band Concert
Monday, May 18: Fifth Grade Fish Bowl
Wednesday, May 20: Library Field Trip
Thursday, May 21: Junior Achievement Day
Friday, May 22: Grays to Blue Ceremony
Saturday, May 23: High Meadow Field Trip
Monday, May 25: Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, May 26: Games and Activities Day
Wednesday, May 27: Tie Dye Day
Thursday, May 28: Field Day/Cookout
Friday, May 29: Movie Day - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

Circus Trip on Friday

• We will be leaving the school around 9:30.  We are walking to the XL Center.  We will return in time for regular dismissal. 
• Students can bring money, but they will be responsible for it.  Please put any money in a labeled envelope or plastic Ziploc bag (name, grade, teacher). 
• Students will be responsible for carrying their own lunches.  We will be having lunch at the XL Center.  Students will not be allowed to being lunch bags and should bring their lunch in a PLASTIC bag with their names written on it.  (Paper bags will rip.)
• Students will not be allowed to carry full-sized backpacks.  Students may bring a small bag (for example, a draw-string gym bag).
• Students should wear their gym uniforms.

Testing Preparation

As you most likely know, it is that time of year where the kids showcase what they know and can do.  Students are wrapping up MAP testing (Math and Reading), taking benchmark assessments, and preparing for the Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBAC).  If you have questions about the SBAC, please visit this site for some answers or reach out to me.

In class, we discuss these assessments and how students can prepare at home.  One way has been through the homework assignments (paper-pencil and online) that have been given through out the year.  Another way is to make sure students are at their best as they approach the test.  Being well-rested, both physically and mentally, is very important.  We do not want the kids to be too stressed as they approach the test.  That being said, during the week of the Math SBAC, students will not receive math homework.  A lighter math homework menu will resume the week of May 11.

As always, we encourage students to access their Dreambox, iReady, and IXL accounts at home.  In addition, the SBAC practice site is a great resource for students and families.  

I have complete confidence that the students in Room 100 will give the SBAC 150% of their efforts and do their best.  They have grown and learned so much this year, it's time for them to show it off!

SBAC Testing

Starting Monday, May 4, students in grades 3-5 will be taking their SBAC Test.  Below is the schedule for the next few weeks:

• Monday, May 4 and Tuesday, May 5 - Math SBAC (2 sessions, 45 minutes each)
• Wednesday, May 6 - Math In Class Activity 
• Thursday, May 7 - Math Performance Task (1 hour session)

• Monday, May 11 and Tuesday, May 12 - Humanities SBAC (2 sessions, 45 minutes each)
• Wednesday, May 13 - Humanities In Class Activity
• Thursday, May 14 and Friday, May 15 - Humanities Performance Task (2-one hour sessions) Grade 4
• Thursday, May 14 and Monday, May 18 - Humanities Performance Task (2-one hour sessions) Grades 3 & 5

*All students have an unlimited amount of time to take the SBAC.  If they do not finish within the testing session that day, they will have another testing session to finish.  Students are encourage to TAKE THEIR TIME!

Fourth!

Cute!