The Mangus Messenger
2/25/18
Dear Parents,
Thank you for all of your support last week with a sub and a lot of catching up. Both you and your kiddos, made me feel very loved after my illness. I appreciate all of you!
February is almost over, which means we only have three months left of school. We have a lot to accomplish and your students are ready. With Middle School on the horizon, we are pushing for more organization (workload increase) and responsibility (late work policy change). Please communicate with me when something comes up that may impact your child's ability to meet the expectations.
Thank you for helping me teach our students to make appropriate choices for their future success.
February is almost over, which means we only have three months left of school. We have a lot to accomplish and your students are ready. With Middle School on the horizon, we are pushing for more organization (workload increase) and responsibility (late work policy change). Please communicate with me when something comes up that may impact your child's ability to meet the expectations.
Thank you for helping me teach our students to make appropriate choices for their future success.
PechaKucha in Science
PechaKucha means "chit-chat" in Japanese. Our Science PechaKucha presentations covered topics from the Sun, Moon, and Stars to refresh brains on what we learned in 4th grade. They were fantastic!
While it is a difficult task for a group, some of our students pulled it off brilliantly! I loved the presentation skill involved and we all learned a lot of what not to do...so we celebrated mistakes, enjoyed the learning, and moved on.
While it is a difficult task for a group, some of our students pulled it off brilliantly! I loved the presentation skill involved and we all learned a lot of what not to do...so we celebrated mistakes, enjoyed the learning, and moved on.
ARPS Fundraiser Gala
Tickets for our 2018 Spring Gala are officially on sale! Check out the invitation that went home in your child’s folder or order now at http://aspenridgeprepschool.org/annualgala/. All friends, family, and neighbors are invited so spread the word. We’re looking forward to a fun night, all to benefit our awesome school.
If you, or your business, would like to donate items/services/gift cards/etc, for the Gala and Auction, please email auction@aspenridgeprepschool.org before March 1st. Also, check out our Amazon Wish List if you’re looking for some cool ideas: https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/giftlist/3RTASV4XW6VG1?ref=cm_go_nav_hz
Thank you so much for your support!
The Force is Stong With Us
Some of you may have already heard, but Mr. T, Mr. Rhoda, and I are auctioning off a Star Wars movie afternoon at the Gala. The winner will be able to invite 9 friends to watch Star Wars: The Last Jedi (hopefully, it will be out on DVD...otherwise we will let the winner choose which Star Wars movie they want to watch).
This Week
- Math: We will continue practicing adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators and mixed numbers.
- CKLA: As we work our way toward the end of the unit, we will focus on a famous speech from the iconic character of Puck.
- Social Studies: They will begin a new unit on Life in the Thirteen Colonies.
- Science: We will start our Chemical Magic unit.
Celebrating "I Love to Read" Month (aka Dr. Suess' Birthday)
We are having a Read-a-Thon on Fri, March 2nd from 2:00 - 3:00 pm. Please remember to bring your favorite book from home (yes, even if it's on your Kindle or another device), or feel free to borrow one from the classroom (you can always check one out from the library too).
Parents, would you like to come in and read with us? Feel free to bring a pillow and join us on the floor for some quiet time in our cozy classroom. I will send more information once I get it.
Parents, would you like to come in and read with us? Feel free to bring a pillow and join us on the floor for some quiet time in our cozy classroom. I will send more information once I get it.
Calendar Reminders
- Thurs, 3/1: BRING YOUR BOX TOPS!
- Fri, 3/2: I Love Reading Month Read-a-Thon from 2:00 - 3:00 pm
- Fri, 3/2: Jump Rope 4 Heart - Last Day
- Mon, 3/5: Parent Workshop on Positive Discipline
- Wed, 3/7: Early Release at 12:15 pm
- Thurs, 3/8: 4th/5th Coffee/Cocoa House at 6:30 pm
- Fri, 3/9: Spirit Day (Dress Down)
- Fri, 3/9: Report Cards Available on Infinite Campus
- Thurs, 3/15: Chili's Fundraiser Night
- Sat, 3/17: ARPS Family Movie Night
- Wed, 3/21: Board Meeting at 4:30 pm
- 3/23 - 3/30: NO SCHOOL - Spring Break