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Dear Parents and Families-

Spring Conference time is right around the corner.  March 21 and 22 are available for getting together and talking about the progress your student has made.  If you would like to schedule a conference with me, please follow the link  and plug in the time that works best for your family.  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10qIfg_6KsguXJiMyuIZZdNyzaREefmiHMc9rwv4V6Do/edit?usp=sharing

Thanks and have a great day!

Charles

Here’s a quick update on some of our upcoming field trips-

1-11 Crater for the play “The Magic Cape”

1-19 Science Works

2-8 Jo-County Tree plant

4-16 Crater Lake snowshoe trip

5-31-6-1 Cape Arago overnight trip

Author Study

You will choose one author to focus on for this project. You will read three or more books by this particular author.  For each book, you will take an AR test and write a book review paragraph.  You will then research your author, and write a three paragraph biographical report on that person.  Finally you will present your author to the class in any way you choose (mock interview, video, speech, diorama, claymation, green screen, 3-d printing…)  Presentations will begin February 9th.  

Potential authors include, but are not limited to-

Rick Riordan                  Gary Paulsen

Ben Mikaelson               J.K. Rowling

Beverly Cleary                Roald Dahl

Judy Blume                    E.B. White

Jeff Kinney                     Beatrix Potter

Kate DiCamillo               Dav Pilkey

C.S. Lewis                      R.L. Stine

John Green                   Jerry Spinelli

Sharon Creech              Neil Gaiman

Lois Lowry                  Madeleine L’Engle

Avi                               Philip Pullman

Natalie Babbitt

If you have any other author ideas, please check with me.

It’s conference time.  Please use the link below to sign up for your student’s parent – teacher conference.  I look forward to meeting with you and setting some goals for your student this year.  Thanks!

2017 Fall Conference Schedule

Tuesday is our Crater Lake trip!  Fall weather can be unpredictable so please be prepared.  Click the link below for a fall trip packing list.

Thanks

Fall packing list

Dear Parents and Families,

It’s finally here!  The new school year!  This is an exciting time for kids, teachers, and especially parents.  Let me welcome you to the 2017- 18 school year.  Fifth grade is a big year in your student’s academic career.  Working together we can ensure that this is a memorable one for your child.

Behavior Expectations

Fifth grade students are expected to come to class everyday prepared to work hard, give their best effort, and have fun.  We also need to be respectful to all students, teachers, and staff here at Central Point Elementary.  The three school rules are-

1. Be Respectful
2. Be Responsible
3. Be Safe

In addition to these three school rules we have three classroom rules-

1. Keep comments positive
2. Bring all books and materials to class
3. Participate in class discussions respectfully

During the first few weeks of school we will learn what each of the expectations are and how they look in the classroom.  We will also discuss the consequences if we choose to break a rule.  These include, but are not limited to-

1. a warning
2. 5 minutes from recess
3. 10 minutes from recess, PBIS visit, parent contact   

Homework

Any homework given has been carefully planned out and is designed to practice skills learned in class that day.  Homework will never be given on material that has not been introduced ahead of time in class.  The only exception to this will be for independent research projects.  Homework should never take more than one hour at night.  There will usually be a math assignment (30 min) and a daily reading log (30 min).  Homework is due the next day, and is to be placed in the basket at the start of the day.

Reading Log

Strong reading skills are essential for a solid academic foundation. Like riding a bike, reading takes practice, practice, and more practice to become fluent. As part of our nightly homework, students are asked to read 30 minutes per night. They are free to read anything they wish during this time. They can read independently, or to you out loud. Please have your child fill out the reading log to document how much they are reading at home and have you initial nightly.

Classroom Website

Nearly everything you need to know about our classroom appears on blogs.district6.org/charles.hadley, our classroom webpage.  You can watch tutorials, print forms, watch for special events, and much more.

Major Areas of Study

Instruction is based on the National Common Core Standards with an emphasis on math, language arts, American history, and science.  We will be using a blended classroom this year, integrating technology with the traditional learning set up.  Many assignments will be given and turned in using Google Classroom.  If access to a computer or the internet is an issue for your family, please let me know.

In addition to academic standards we will also focus on our Central Point Elementary Core Values.  These include: a sense of purpose, engagement, creativity, determination and perseverance (grit), empathy, collaboration, a sense of community, and respect.

Contacting Me

I look forward to working with you to provide your student a memorable school year.  Please feel free to contact me by stopping by the classroom, email at charles.hadley@district6.org, or by phone 541-664-6500.

Here’s to a great school year!

Charles Hadley

The Halloween Carnival is almost here!  Our class is hosting the ring toss booth.  We can use some volunteers to help run it.  The carnival is 5-7 on the 22nd.  If we have enough volunteers, we can do 15-20 minute shifts.  Please comment below if you can help.  Thanks!

Fall conferences are quickly bearing down on us.  They will be different this year.  We have moved them closer to the beginning of the year so we can focus on goal setting with your student.  Conference week is 10-26 through 10-28.  Almost a whole month earlier!  I look forward to meeting with all of you to discuss the needs and goals of your kids.  Please click the link below and enter your name in the time slot that works for you.  If none of the available times work, please email with a time that would.

Thank you,

Charles

2016 Fall Conferences

We have two fantastic field trips coming up.  Next Thursday, the 29th we journey to the Lava Beds National Monument.  We have 5 chaperones so far.  We could use a couple more.  Please let me know if you’re interested.

On October 5th we go to Crater Lake.  We are looking for at least 5 more volunteers for this one.  This is a hiking based trip, so bring your fitbit and walking shoes.  Please let me know ASAP if you can join us for this one.

Thank you!