Mrs. Murr's Class News
March 8, 2018
Brownie Battle
Mrs. Gunderson is so great at getting the students excited about reading! The February reading challenge was between grade levels. We learned last week that we won by ONE book/AR test!! Therefore, we will receive brownies tomorrow from Mrs. Gunderson! Awesome job to all fifth graders!!
Items your child has taken home this week...
- MAPs Report--students and I conferenced about their scores.
- Graded Miss, Mit Root Quiz & the new root this week: GRAPH=WRITING
- Graded Daily Language
- Optional math homework: fractions--due tomorrow!!
*** Let me know if you have any questions.
Possible Topics of Conversation with your child
- Equivalent Fractions
- Animal they are researched and presented
- Opinion of whether they would escape from freedom or not (3 reasons with evidence)
- Tall Tales (exaggeration/hyperbole, point of view and visualize)
- Classroom read aloud--The Westing Game
- D.A.R.E.
- Mindset around testing
CMAS Testing
CMAS testing begins after spring break. I will get the schedule to you as soon as it is confirmed. As a school we have referred to testing as 'Game Day' or the 'Super Bowl' as a time to show everyone what they know. Students are able to wear their favorite jerseys or sports shirts on testing days if they wish.
We talked today about our mindset around testing. It is always interesting to hear students' views about testing. I shared a quote with them that I refer to in my own life quite often. "If you don't like something, change it; if you can't change it, change the way you think about it." We will do our best to embrace testing and show everyone what we know! I know I have a great group of kids that put in a ton of effort everyday. They have been working extremely hard!
Thank you...
for coming to conferences to discuss your child. I enjoy meeting with all of you to chat about how your child is doing. Also, thank you for the contributions to our party for Valentine's Day last month!! I appreciate you!
Important Dates
-March 19-23--Spring Break
-March 26--CMAS Testing Begins (more info coming soon)
-April 19--5th Grade Music Performance
-April 27--No School
-May 2--Passport BBQ
Stephanie Murr
Please contact me with any questions, comments or concerns.
Email: stephanie.mur@moffatsd.org
Phone: 970.826.6522