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February 5th Mrs. Blankenship and Mrs. Rungruang
Friday, February 9th, is a student/teacher holiday! Enjoy your extended weekend!
Early Release Conferences... Please only sign up with your homeroom teacher.
Curriculum Update.....
Writing- The students are researching the pros/cons of Digital Learning Days. Interviews with parents would add a perspective that would strengthen your child's writing piece!
Social Studies- The students will continue their study of World War II. The students have shown great compassion as we discuss sensitive topics.
Math - In math we will finish up our unit on Volume and take our GCA on Friday. Please have your student study their notes and log into eClass for support content.
Science - In science we will move our focus of landform studies to floods and students will do focused research on the aspect of human intervention.
Please remember that our STEAM night is Thursday, February 8th. Programs will begin at 5:00 and conclude at 8:00.
Please mark your calendars...
February:
8th: STEAM Night 5:00 PM
9th: Student/Teacher Holiday
16th: End of Box Tops Contest
16th: Spring Pictures
19th: Presidents' Day Student Holiday
21st/22nd: Early Release
22nd: Chick-fil-A Spirit Night
23rd: Inclement Weather Make Up Day #1
March:
2nd: Dr. Seuss's Birthday- Read Across America Day
5th-8th: DA Testing
9th: Inclement Weather Make Up Day #2
11th: Daylight Saving Time begins
16th: Jackson Jam
23rd: Inclement Weather Make Up Day #3
27th-30th: PTA Food Drive and Book Fair
29th: Drama Club presents Mulan
April:
2nd-6th-Spring Break
11th, 12th, 13th, 17th, 18th, 20th, and 23rd- Georgia Milestones Testing
24th: Chick-fil-A Spirit Night
27th: PTA Family Fun Night
May
3rd: Kindergarten Registration
8th-11th: End of Year DA testing
10th: Chorus/Percussion Concert
13th: Mother's Day
18th: Fifth Fest!
21st: Fifth Fest Rain Date
23rd: Last day of school
Jackson Jam Basket.....
JACKSON JAM SILENT AUCTION BASKET
Teacher Teams: Blankenship / Rungruang Grade: 5th
This year we are doing independent class baskets and a grade level basket. The grade level basket will be sports teams we have had success with in the past years.
Our class theme for the silent auction this year is:
Gift Cards “Family Fun”
Any donations would be greatly appreciated. The baskets are auctioned off and the money raised will benefit our children. Please send in NEW items only to go in our basket.
Some ideas of what to send are: Gift Cards for Food and Fun such as Applebee’s, Steak and Shake, Chilli’s, Outback, Olive Garden, Movies, Malibu, Mini Golf, Cold Stone Creamery, The Gift Cards with Multiple Restaurants are Great.
Our grade level theme for the 5th grade is
The Georgia Bulldogs
Some ideas of what to send in are: Flags, Cups, T-Shirts, Football, Key chain, Hats, Banners, Tumblers, Bags, Tickets, Anything with the logo on it.
Anything else that you feel would fit with our theme would be great. Be creative!
Please send all items in by Monday, March 12, 2018. If you have any questions, please contact your room rep. Thank you for your support!
We are still in the midst of flu and rotavirus season...
Preventing the Flu: Good Health Habits Can Help Stop Germs (credit CDC)
The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year, but good health habits like covering your cough and washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like the flu. There also are flu antiviral drugs that can be used to treat and prevent flu.
1. Avoid close contact.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.
2. Stay home when you are sick.
If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. This will help prevent spreading your illness to others.
3. Cover your mouth and nose.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick.
4. Clean your hands.
Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
5. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.
6. Practice other good health habits.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at home, work or school, especially when someone is ill. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.