Bittersweet

To the Parents and Students of Room 318,

I am writing this letter to inform you that I won't be returning to UPA next school year. I have accepted a position as an Assistant Principal for a school in Ypsilanti. I am so excited to pursue a life-long dream of mine (SWEET), but I will miss each and every one of my students and parents (BITTER).

I will continue to write Summer Reading Club letters that are posted on Edmodo. I know I have been late responding, but a lot has been going on this month, as you can imagine. I would love for you to keep in contact with me(embryjd@yahoo.com) because I cherish the relationships that were established and built last school year with both students and parents.

I wish you and your child nothing but the best in future endeavors.

Educationally yours,

Mrs. Drain

End of the Year Buffet, Summer Reading Club, and Happy Summer

Parents of Room 318,
Sadly, it's the end of the school year :( But, we went out with a BANG!!! All of the academic and social success that each student obtained was phenomenal! In addition, the relationships that were built and maintained between myself, you, and your child was something that every teacher dreams about. I cannot express how proud I am of all of the students and how grateful I am to all of the parents of room 318. 


It was great to see Mr. & Mrs. Nolen, Ms. Lewis, Mrs. Goss, Mr. & Mrs. Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Hayes, Mrs. Harrell, Mrs. McLin, Mr. Lang, Ms. Coffey, Ms. Stewart, Ms. Scott, Ms. Howard, Ms. Smith, and Mrs. Wells at the celebration. Thank you for all of your help, I could not have done it without you...as always.


I wanted to give a HUGE shout out to all of the parents who contributed to the end of the year buffet, and I mean ALL because every single student brought in something to share! For those parents who were not able to attend because of their schedule, I've made a video slideshow just for you...check it out!







Have a fabulous summer, but don't forget to write your three letters to me for the Summer Reading Club. Below is all of the details just in case your original copy gets lost over the summer. :)


Create wonderful memories this summer!!!


Love,
Mrs. Drain 



Into Letter Blog SRC Reflection Options SRC Parent Guide

Thursday

Parents of Room 318,


As the end of the school year draws near, I am excited that I will be able to spend majority of Thursday with you. Just a reminder...

• 4th Grade Award Ceremony         11:00 a.m.
• End of the Year Buffet                 12:00-1:30 p.m.

I look forward to seeing you at both events and concluding this school year they way that it begun, as a collaborative effort from you, your child, and myself! 


See you on Thursday,


Mrs. Drain

College Fair 2012

Check out Drain's Admissions Advisors at the College Fair!

The students ROCKED!!! They were able to inform their audience about important information about their colleges, such as: undergraduate enrollment, tuition, majors offered, admission requirements, clubs, sports offered, and so much more.

It's amazing to see 9-10 years old students understanding and discussing information that they aren't normally privy to until high school, you should be proud too! Check them out..

 

Let's Eat!

To celebrate all of the academic success that has been obtained this school year, we will be having an End of the Year Buffet on Thursday, June 14, 2012. Each child is responsible to bring in their favorite HOMEMADE dish, 

please no store bought items. With each child contributing 

we will have a buffet of 18 different dishes to choose from. The celebration will be from 12:00-1:30 p.m. in our 

classroom. We will be recognizing your child’s academic success, so parents are invited to the celebration due to 

your intricate part in your child’s achievements. I hope 

you come. 

Thank You

Maranda and family for donating snack to the class

Student Work

Click on the "Student Work" tab to view PowerPoints from their exhibitions. It's amazing to reflect from the beginning of the school year, when majority of the students had no idea what a PowerPoint consisted of. Now the students are able to create their own with animation, sound, video, etc! Check them out, they're AWESOME!!!

Also, Maranda and Asia created a commercial for their 3-Cities Tour." Check it out below...

No School

NO SCHOOL

Memorial Day

Monday, May 28^th

Field Day

Field Day is Wednesday, June 13, 2012

This is a school-wide event, where the 3-5^th grade students will participate in a variety of outdoor activities from 12-2:20 p.m.

For lunch, the 4^th and 5^th graders will be able to eat “ALL YOU CAN EAT” hot dogs, chips, and pop from a hot dog truck called "Franks-in-Atra" Cost per student is $7. Please turn in the money before Friday, June 8^th.

A few reminders in regards to field day:

o   Parent volunteers are needed to run the various stations. Please see the volunteer note that was sent home for specific details.

o   Students are allowed free dress in the form of athletic gear. NO sandals or tank tops! Gym shoes required!

o   Participation is a privilege and it’s based on teacher’s discretion. Behavior is a key factor in this decision!

College Project

POSTER BOARDS

Due: THIS Wednesday,

May 30^th

               

  

The College Fair will be Friday, June 1^st from 11-12:15.

Parents are welcome to attend. Please come to hear your child “sell” their college and celebrate their hard work!

Thank You

Mr. Nolen and Mrs. Wells for attending the field trip to the Henry Ford Museum.

Maranda and family for donating pretzels for snack

Asia and family for donating two boxes of Cheez-Its for snack

Jordan L. and family for donating Rice Krispies Treats, and Goldfish for snack

Joshua. and family for donating fruit snacks and cheese crackers to the class

Practice is Needed

PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE

Please make sure that your child has memorized all of the information from Milestone 2 for their exhibition.

Please have them practice in front of you, the mirror, grandma, or anyone who will listen!!! 

Exhibition Schedule

May 21^st                                 May 22^nd           

Michale Coffey                        Sharnay Skinner

Charity Fells                            KeyShawn Smith

Davon Barker                           Maranda Martin                          

Alyssa Lang

May 23^rd                                 May 24^th         

Joshua Nolen                            Toni Goss

Jordan Lewis                            Je’Ron Wells

Kamayah Carr-Bunkley              Jordan Harrell

Chaderra Hayes                        Na’Zyia Thompson

May 25^th         

Trinity Anderson

Asia Greenlee

College Project

POSTER BOARDS

Due: Wednesday, May 30^th

We have been making tremendous progress these past few months, as we prepare for the actual “College Fair” on Friday, June 1^st. All that’s left is for the students to create their POSTER BOARDS for the fair.

There is a contest to determine who has the best board between the entire 3^rd floor. Prizes will be awarded. I really want one of my students to be the WINNER!!! So please assist and encourage your child to do their very best.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. I am excited and looking forward to the College Fair. This is an opportunity for the students to showcase all of their hard work. 

Please?!?!

We are in need of the following item:

-Healthy snacks

 If you could donate the item listed it would be greatly appreciated! 

Congratulations

·      Joshua Nolen

·      Maranda Martin

·      Asia Greenlee

·      Jordan Lewis

·      Chaderra Hayes

·      Kamayah Carr-Bunkley

·      Charity Fells

For passing Milestone 3! I am very proud of you

AMPT SCHEDULE

at the right side of the blog for the new AMPT schedule.

Thank You

Joshua and family for purchasing 2 large boxes of glue sticks. We now have enough for the remainder of the school year!

Reminders

1. Milestone 3 is due THIS Thursday, May 17th 

2. Please do not forget to turn in the money THIS Monday, May 14th 

for the Henry Ford Museum field trip,

THIS Friday, May 18th. 

Thank You

• Maranda and family for purchasing Cheez-Its for the entire class
• Chaderra and family for purchasing Baked Cheese Puff for the entire class
• Je'Ron and family for purchasing pretzels, animal crackers, and glue sticks for the class. THANKS!

Night of the Arts

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday
Jordan H: May 9th 

Field Trip-Henry Ford Museum

The fourth graders will be going to the Henry Ford Museum on Friday, May 18, 2012. The cost of the trip is $6.00 per student. Please return the permission slip with payment by Monday, May 14^th!

Thank You

Davon and family for purchasing snacks for the class!

College Project-Feature Article

Majority of the students have submitted and received back their handwritten final draft of their feature article. Please make sure that your child SAVES their feature article because they will need to put it on their college board for the college fair. I am strongly encouraging all of the students, if possible, to type their feature article.  

Maranda has already typed her feature article. Please view it below.

Feature Article Example

College Project

College Project

POSTER BOARDS

Due: May 30^th

We have been making tremendous progress these past few months, as we prepare for the actual “College Fair” on Friday, June 1^st. All that’s left is for the students to create their POSTER BOARDS for the fair.

On the poster board the students will include their feature article, additional information, pictures, and items given to them by their colleges. This board will be the main attraction at the fair. This final piece needs to be created and completed AT HOME and brought to school by Wednesday, May 30, 2012. 

There is a contest to determine who has the best board between the entire 3^rd floor. Prizes will be awarded. I really want one of my students to be the WINNER!!! So please assist and encourage your child to do their very best.

Even though, a tri-board is prefered, if you are unable to locate or purchase a tri-fold board, then a poster board will also work.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. I am excited and looking forward to the College Fair. This is an opportunity for the students to showcase all of their hard work.




Below is the note that highlights all of the specific requirements. This was sent home in your child's Friday folder.
Tri-Fold Board Format

Exhibition Sign-Up

Exhibitions will take place during the week of May 21^st – 25^th

In this week’s Friday folder I will be sending home your child’s exhibition sign up. Please return it to school by Tuesday, May 1^st! 

Thank You

SNACK

Jordan L. and family for providing cheese crackers and animal crackers for snacks AGAIN!!!!!! This is the second week in a row that you have contributed snacks. You make a lot of kids happy!

Maranda and family for providing pretzels for snack! It was greatly needed!

Jordan H. and family for providing granola bars for snack and the large black trash bags. I just put the bags on the blog yesterday and you already provided! WOW!

PIZZA PARTY

Joshua and family for providing juice, paper plates, cups, and napkins for our pizza party.

Asia and family for making cupcakes for the pizza party.

Jordan L. and family for picking up the pizza and providing juice. 

Large Black Trash Bags

We are in need of large black trash bags.

The bigger and tougher the bag, the better! 

                    

College Field Trip

Student Work

Click on the "Student Work" tab to view the interesting leads that your child wrote in writing workshop. 

Thank you, Mrs. Nolen for typing all of the leads and being the classroom typist! I couldn't do it without you!

Exhibition Reminder

Milestone 3:

Due: Thursday, May 17^th

ALL visual aids for the

“State Project”

o   There needs to be at least 1 visual aids per Roman Numeral (I, II, III), for a minimum of 8 different visual aids.

o   Each visual aid must be relevant to the Roman Numeral

State Milestone 3-Reminder