Sunday, February 1, 2015
Sunday, January 4, 2015
Welcome, 2015!
I hope that this post finds everyone happy and healthy after our long winter break. I know that I speak from all in our teaching team when I say that we enjoyed all of our time with family and friends.
The 3rd nine weeks starts tomorrow! This will be the most productive nine weeks yet! We will be reading and writing extensively in all subject areas, which means increasing rigor and productivity across the board. Get your sleep and "Eat Your Wheaties", my compadres! We have a lot of work to do!
Please check homework folders daily as well as our class website. The calendar will be updated regularly with homework assignments and test dates. Remember that homework assignments count for two test grades in Reading, Spelling, and Math. Since there are approximately 9 grades per subject per nine weeks, This is 25% of the final grade!
Reading homework and spelling homework will be streamlined a bit this nine weeks. I am trying to find the best combination of activities for homework that produces the most skill practice for a condensed amount of time daily. Please see our website for:
**Reading Homework and **Spelling Homework. These are due weekly on Wednesday and Fridays.
We are also starting over with Dojo points. Congrats to those students that made it to "Living Legend" in the 2nd nine weeks! These students, from both Mrs. Pechon and Mrs. Blanchard's homerooms, are:
Ana, Harrison, Bailey D., Sal, Briana, Ty, Luke, Alexis (in both classes!), Emma, Aleena, Katie, Sydney (in both classes!), Madison, Jay, Grace, Annie, Layla, Maggie, and Hannah M.
These students will have their picture on the living legend wall soon!
Thanks for all of your support! Again, please make sure and check the weekly overview for important information, as well as homework folders daily. Test folders will continue to be sent home on Thursdays. Please review these, make MATH test corrections, and return the folder by the following Tuesday to receive credit for math corrections.
The 3rd nine weeks starts tomorrow! This will be the most productive nine weeks yet! We will be reading and writing extensively in all subject areas, which means increasing rigor and productivity across the board. Get your sleep and "Eat Your Wheaties", my compadres! We have a lot of work to do!
Please check homework folders daily as well as our class website. The calendar will be updated regularly with homework assignments and test dates. Remember that homework assignments count for two test grades in Reading, Spelling, and Math. Since there are approximately 9 grades per subject per nine weeks, This is 25% of the final grade!
Reading homework and spelling homework will be streamlined a bit this nine weeks. I am trying to find the best combination of activities for homework that produces the most skill practice for a condensed amount of time daily. Please see our website for:
**Reading Homework and **Spelling Homework. These are due weekly on Wednesday and Fridays.
We are also starting over with Dojo points. Congrats to those students that made it to "Living Legend" in the 2nd nine weeks! These students, from both Mrs. Pechon and Mrs. Blanchard's homerooms, are:
Ana, Harrison, Bailey D., Sal, Briana, Ty, Luke, Alexis (in both classes!), Emma, Aleena, Katie, Sydney (in both classes!), Madison, Jay, Grace, Annie, Layla, Maggie, and Hannah M.
These students will have their picture on the living legend wall soon!
Thanks for all of your support! Again, please make sure and check the weekly overview for important information, as well as homework folders daily. Test folders will continue to be sent home on Thursdays. Please review these, make MATH test corrections, and return the folder by the following Tuesday to receive credit for math corrections.
Sunday, October 5, 2014
First Nine Weeks Almost Done!
Congrats, everyone!
We've made it (almost) to the end of the first nine weeks.
All students should be "in the groove" of what it means to be a 5th grader, with procedures, homework, rules, and expectations.
Please check our weekly overview to review our homework policy for Math and ELA. Please check folders daily for communication updates and for homework. Encourage your student to find a quiet place to complete homework daily. Good study habits take time to form, and the earlier.. the better!
Side story: My husband will be the first to tell you... he did not learn how to study until college, and it took him failing classes to realize that grades weren't going to come as easy as they did in previous years. Presently, this experience is happening in junior high... some students are even saying that 6th grade is showing them the importance of being organized.
In closing, all we do daily is to ensure success.. today, tomorrow, and for your child's future.
Thank you for your continued support!
We've made it (almost) to the end of the first nine weeks.
All students should be "in the groove" of what it means to be a 5th grader, with procedures, homework, rules, and expectations.
Please check our weekly overview to review our homework policy for Math and ELA. Please check folders daily for communication updates and for homework. Encourage your student to find a quiet place to complete homework daily. Good study habits take time to form, and the earlier.. the better!
Side story: My husband will be the first to tell you... he did not learn how to study until college, and it took him failing classes to realize that grades weren't going to come as easy as they did in previous years. Presently, this experience is happening in junior high... some students are even saying that 6th grade is showing them the importance of being organized.
In closing, all we do daily is to ensure success.. today, tomorrow, and for your child's future.
Thank you for your continued support!
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Officially in the groove of an awesome year!
So, everyone, how's the year going?
We are finally in a groove with all of our various events throughout the day, and the students are settling into a routine.
With that being said, Mrs. Pechon, Mrs. McNeill, and I have begun with our classroom behavior plan, and we are holding students to our rules and procedures throughout the day.
Test folders go home on Friday. Please remember to sign any papers with a D or an F and return them to school.
Please review your student's red folder nightly for homework and important school communication.
Thanks so much for your support, and I hope everyone has a fun and relaxing weekend!
We are finally in a groove with all of our various events throughout the day, and the students are settling into a routine.
With that being said, Mrs. Pechon, Mrs. McNeill, and I have begun with our classroom behavior plan, and we are holding students to our rules and procedures throughout the day.
Test folders go home on Friday. Please remember to sign any papers with a D or an F and return them to school.
Please review your student's red folder nightly for homework and important school communication.
Thanks so much for your support, and I hope everyone has a fun and relaxing weekend!
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
First Weeks Going Awesome!
This first full week is going great! Thanks for all of your support and patience as we get our schedule ironed out and get rolling with curriculum. We are completing assignments in class this week, in order to allow the students time to become comfortable with switching classes and to learn various procedures that we are implementing.
Thanks again! See you at Open House August 19th!
Thanks again! See you at Open House August 19th!
Saturday, August 2, 2014
Welcome to LHMS 5th grade!
Oh, another school year upon us! New school supplies, new shoes and uniforms, new backpacks, and new knowledge awaits to be learned and new learning adventures await to be had.
I hope all of you have had a beautiful summer! I am so excited about my 2nd year at Lake Harbor. Mrs. Pechon, Mrs. McNeill, and I have a great relationship that will translate into nothing but the best for each and every one of our students. We are truly dedicated to our assignment of providing a rich and exciting education for each person that walks through our door.
We have created this website and this blog in order to communicate better with everyone involved in our class. We encourage students with the capability to read our blog and website as well as all parents and caregivers.
This blog will be updated on a regular basis with information, news, and updates, as will our website. The calendar on this website will be updated regularly with assignment due dates and tests. An attempt will be made to update the site with every test; please remember to also check your student's homework log for this information.
Do you tweet? We also have a Twitter feed! Please follow us!
https://twitter.com/BlanchardsClass
We will post updates biweekly, if not more frequently.
Email is one of the quickest ways to get in touch with either of us.
Mrs. Pechon: kimberly.pechon@stpsb.org
Mrs. Blanchard: patricia.blanchard@stpsb.org
Stay tuned for more updates! We look forward to meeting each and every one of you at open house on August 19th.
I hope all of you have had a beautiful summer! I am so excited about my 2nd year at Lake Harbor. Mrs. Pechon, Mrs. McNeill, and I have a great relationship that will translate into nothing but the best for each and every one of our students. We are truly dedicated to our assignment of providing a rich and exciting education for each person that walks through our door.
We have created this website and this blog in order to communicate better with everyone involved in our class. We encourage students with the capability to read our blog and website as well as all parents and caregivers.
This blog will be updated on a regular basis with information, news, and updates, as will our website. The calendar on this website will be updated regularly with assignment due dates and tests. An attempt will be made to update the site with every test; please remember to also check your student's homework log for this information.
Do you tweet? We also have a Twitter feed! Please follow us!
https://twitter.com/BlanchardsClass
We will post updates biweekly, if not more frequently.
Email is one of the quickest ways to get in touch with either of us.
Mrs. Pechon: kimberly.pechon@stpsb.org
Mrs. Blanchard: patricia.blanchard@stpsb.org
Stay tuned for more updates! We look forward to meeting each and every one of you at open house on August 19th.
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