Bruneau Elementary Newsletter
May 1, 2018
Upcoming Events
5th Grade Transition Plan
Dear Bruneau - Grand View Parents,
At the request of the BGV community, a review of research was conducted in 2016, to help the BGV School District make a data-based decision regarding the educational environment for 6th grade students in the BGV District, and facilitate a discussion regarding best practices. Across the country, many students experience a significant drop in achievement during their first year of middle school, regardless of whether they transition in 5th, 6th or 7th grade (Cook, 2007; Lockwood, 2010). The reasons for this drop are numerous, but studies indicate that there are key activities that can promote positive transitions between the elementary and middle school setting. In the spring of 2016, BGV staff and administration reviewed current literature, met with community members and worked in teams to identify key areas of focus in order to facilitate a healthy transition from 5th to 6th grade (from elementary school to middle school). BGV’s 2018 5th grade transition plan includes the following:
1. BGV will identify 5th grade student concerns through (a) student survey and (b) student essay.
• Survey questions: https://goo.gl/forms/bY623I1ddRv06Ha43
2. Jr. High teachers will come to Grand View Elementary and Bruneau Elementary to introduce themselves and meet the students in their own environment. This will occur in May 2018.
3. Current 5th grade students will shadow Jr. High classes at Rimrock on May 17
• Students will arrive to Rimrock at 10:00, and start in the auditorium with Rimrock staff welcoming them.
• Students will transition from the welcome discussion, to 3rd period, around 10:30
• Students transition to period 4 (11:14) and stay for roughly 30 minutes before leaving to the gym.
• At roughly 11:45, students will be in the gym observing cap/gown practice - then engaging Rimrock Seniors in a Q & A session
• Lunch will be served 12:20-12:44 and supervised by 5th grade teachers
• 12:45 - Rimrock (5th grade students included) will engage in the Color Run
• Following the Color Run, 5th grade students will leave Rimrock at 2:15 to return to the elementary school for ‘typical’ dismissal routines.
4. Rimrock will host a Fall 2018 Parent Night for incoming 5th grade students.
• August 2018, date TBD
• Dinner provided to families
• Students will have their schedule in order to physically walk through their day with their parent.
• Lockers will be assigned and students can practice using their lockers.
Sincerely,
Ryan Cantrell
PBL Night
5th Grade Focus
Alia Aquiso
When she grows up, Alia wants to either be a dental hygienist or a horse doctor.
She is excited to go to Rimrock next year because there won't be any 5-lines and she is excited to see her nana everyday.