We are ready to show what we’ve learned in reading this semester on the reading benchmark assessments next week!  Get a good night’s rest, eat a healthy breakfast, and come in to school to show what you know! 

Reading Part 1 – Tuesday, 1/29 

                                         Reading Part 2 – Wednesday, 1/30!

Science Fair Stars!

So very proud of these students for participating in the GAES Science Fair on Thursday! You are amazing!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1/28 Student Holiday

1/29 Middle School portal opens to parents and students

1/29  Reading Benchmarks part 1

1/30  Reading Benchmarks part 2

2/1  YMCA Field Trip (5L, 5J- more information below)

2/4   Math Benchmarks part 1

2/5  Math Benchmarks part 2

2/8 Vocabulary & Spelling Test Greek/Latin Roots Lesson #2

2/11 Report Cards go Home

2/11 – 2/14 PTA Cub Valentine Breakfasts (additional information below)

Good luck Lily!

After winning the Hoop Shoot competition for Henrico County Lily now moves on to represent GAES in the regional competition this weekend in Federicksburg. You’ve got this!

 

Greek and Latin Roots 

We will begin unit 2 of the Greek and Latin Roots on Thursday and test the following Friday, Feb. 8. Just a reminder that all first semester word study packets can be placed in a safe location at home.  Students can go onto Spelling City if they would like to get a head start on the word list!

Spelling City: Please have your child log onto Spelling City each week to practice the reading vocabulary. This is such a fun way to increase their knowledge and application of the weekly vocabulary words and to review past lists as well. Look for the link to Spelling City on the right hand side of the blog. This week we will be in the second semester group of words; list #2.

What’s Happening in Reading?

In reading we will take our benchmarks on Tuesday and Wednesday and then move into inferencing and drawing conclusions about what is read.

 

Cubs Read (Glen Allen reading incentive program):  Is your child logging his/her GAR minutes on their calendar? Be sure that they have picked up the January log to keep. This program is a fun way to reward the reading that your child does each day at home.

Social Studies:

We will wrap up our unit on the Southeast Region this week with an in class Southeast state project. Students will be presenting their slide shows the first part of this week and then we will dive into learning about the Northeast Region.  Continue to visit my Portaportal site for some fun games and songs to help reinforce the 50 states and capitals.  This is located on the bottom of my email and the right hand side of the blog.

Aquatic Safety & YMCA Field Trip February 1

Students will be completing Aquatics Safety lessons in PE as well as for homework. Students will take the Aquatic Safety Test on Tuesday, Jan. 29 utilizing the booklets they have been working on in P.E. As a culminating activity for this instruction students will attend a field trip at the Shady Grove YMCA on Feb. 1. For the field trip students should bring their bathing suits, a towel, and a plastic bag (to carry wet items) to school Friday.

Middle School Schedules

I know it’s hard to believe, but it’s time to make that decision regarding your child’s elective for 6th grade. Please use the direction packet that they brought home on Thursday to login and make your selection.  You will see the 7 other selections that have already been entered by the teachers for math, science, English, social studies, reading, PE, and innovation literacy.  The portal opens for parents on January 29.

The PTA has created a new event this year for our community – A Cub Valentine Breakfast.

From February 11-14, Cub families can join us in the cafe for donuts and photos from 7:20-7:40 am. For just $3 per person, you’ll get a glazed Krispy Kreme donut and a drink. We will also have a photo booth set up, so you can take a fun valentine themed photo with your family.

Dates are assigned by last name:

2/11: A-E
2/12: F-K
2/13: L-R
2/14: S-Z

NOTE: Gold and Platinum Cub Fund Donors – Four donuts and drinks were included with your donation. No need to register UNLESS you need more donuts and drinks. Just come on your assigned date.

Click the link below to register and pay!

http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=6xnpmucab&oeidk=a07efz7fsqrce134a47