Chapter 2 Science Test

The first science test of the school year will be Friday, September 27th. The test will cover Chapter 2 which is all about plant systems. Students will be allowed to use their notebooks on the test but please ensure that your child also studies so that they are able to understand the questions on the test.

Back to School Night

9/19/2013 Thursday: Back to School Night and Book Fair 6pm-8pm. Classrooms will be open from 6:30pm-7:30pm.

Back to School Night is a wonderful opportunity to learn about 5th grade in Room 502. Also, it is a time to see a sample of the assignments completed by your child during the first few weeks of school. If your child went to Science Camp, this is your opportunity to pick up their Walden West souvenirs and/or their 4 C award. Also, you will be able to sign-up early for Winter Conferences.

I look forward to seeing you Thursday.

Science Camp Return

If you are one of the parents who are transporting luggage back to school, please arrive here at Walden West by 11am.

The bus will return to school, Friday between 12:15pm and 12:30pm. Please be there to sign your child out and take them home. I know you have missed them and they have a lot of fun stories to tell you upon their arrival.

Welcome Back to School

Thank you students and parents for a wonderful start to the school year. I appreciate the enthusiasm of the students. Reminder: we are going to science camp the week of September 9th. The cost of the trip is $280. Please make all check payable to Northwood Elementary School. If you have any questions for me about Walden West please feel free to contact me.

Almost Time to Come Back

Hello Former 4th Graders!!!!

Monday you will start a new year at Northwood with either myself or Mrs. Kramer. I hope that you are excited and ready to go. Remember that you have a homework assignment that was given to you the last week of school that is due Monday. Hopefully, you remember what it was, if not look in your homework planner. If you still have your homework planner bring it with you to school Monday as well.

Also, our trip to Walden West is scheduled for September 9th. The cost for science camp is $280 per student. You can bring a check made out to Northwood the first day of school. Bring all payments to my classroom. I cannot wait to see you all on Monday. I hope you are rested but ready to get to work.


P.S. Good Luck to the Former 5th Graders as they start their middle school journey!!

5th Grade Promotion and the last day of school

5th Grade Promotion begins promptly at 9:00 am. Please arrive early to school because the multipurpose fills up fast. 5th grade students should arrive at school in their nice outfit at 8:15 am. Right after the promotion, you are allowed to sign your child out in our classroom and go home or take a trip to Bounce A Rama.

4th graders come to school in common dress but if you would like to check your child out early you may starting at 10:30 am in the classroom.

I have enjoyed this year with your child and wish them all the best in the next school year. Thanks.

States and Capitals, Science Fair, Historical Fiction Writing Assignment, and State/Mammal Report

May is going to be an extremely busy month for your child. Here are a few important due dates.

States and Capitals

4th graders are only going to be learning the location and spelling of the 50 states. 5th graders are responsible for all 50 capitals and states. Each Friday of this month, your child will take a test on the states and/capitals until the big 50 states test at the end of the month.

Science Fair

Science Fair Projects are due Monday, May 13th.

Historical Fiction Writing Assignment

Students will receive the assignment Friday of this week.
Due Tuesday, May 7th


State and Mammal Research Report

During class your child has been taking notes preparing for their research report. The first draft of the research report is due Tuesday, May 14th. The second/final draft is due Tuesday, May 28th.