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Feb 19th Mrs. Blankenship & Mrs. Rungruang
Monday, February 19th, is a student holiday! Wednesday and Thursday, February 21st and 22nd, are Early Release!
The Jackson Parent Center is offering test taking tips for parents to share with students on Early Release days at 1:00. Please contact MariBeth Cameron at: mari_beth_cameron@gwinnett.k12.ga.us (678-377-3898) for more information.
GMAS Dates
Georgia Milestones Assessment (GMAS)
ELA Section 1 Wed. 04/11/18
ELA Section 2 Thurs. 04/12/18
ELA Section 3 Fri. 04/13/18
Math Section 1 Tues. 04/17/18
Math Section 2 Wed. 04/18/18
Science Sections 1 & 2 Fri. 04/20/18
Social Studies Sections 1& 2 Mon. 04/23/18
Predicted Return Dates Grades 3 & 5: 05/21/18
Curriculum Update
Writing- We are beginning "bend 3" of argument writing. Students will be applying the skills they have learned to complete a new argument topic.
Social Studies- A focus on the Cold War will continue. Integrating current events and the Olympics should make our study interesting!
Math - We will continue with our study of metric measurements and then move on to our customary measures.
Science - We will move our study of the earth's surface features to the study and research of GIS Maps, Imagery, and Seismology.
GMAS Resources
Jackson Jam Auction Basket Request...
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!
Please mark your calendars...
February:
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