Now that we're registering for middle school, it time to think about the graduation party!!!
Colleen K. (Grace's mom) has volunteered to work on the food/refreshments part of the graduation on June 17. Peggy R. (Maya's mom from J-5) also mentioned working up a slide show. But there's still lots of work to do for decorations, class gift, and possibly teacher thank-yous (maybe all of our JSIS teachers, not just 5th grade?)
Please contact Colleen at ckennelly@seanet.com or 634-1867 or Peggy at peggy.rice@kingcounty.gov or 675-8544 if you are interested in working on this great event!
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Monday, January 21, 2008
Hamilton Immersion Tour Tomorrow, 1/22, 8:30am
It's the Immersion Tour at Hamilton -- tomorrow morning at 8:30 until 10:00am! 5th graders are encouraged to attend, and their absence from school is excused. Just call in to let JSIS know your child will be on the tour. (Absenses are excused for all middle school tours -- not just Hamilton.)
Hamilton is located at 1610 N. 41 St., about a mile west of JSIS.
Hamilton is located at 1610 N. 41 St., about a mile west of JSIS.
Middle School Enrollment -- It's Time!
Joe D. received his official middle school enrollment forms in the mail last week. Look for yours too -- they should arrive by January 31, or you need to contact the enrollment center.
Enrollment forms must be submitted by February 29, 2008. Don't be late, or you probably won't like the results.
Enrollment forms can be sent in by mail (you can ask for confirmation of receipt by enclosing a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your form), or I believe you can go down to the enrollment center to turn it in in person. The North enrollment center is located at 1330 N. 90th St., which is just east of Aurora Ave. N. at 90th.
Enrollment forms must be submitted by February 29, 2008. Don't be late, or you probably won't like the results.
Enrollment forms can be sent in by mail (you can ask for confirmation of receipt by enclosing a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your form), or I believe you can go down to the enrollment center to turn it in in person. The North enrollment center is located at 1330 N. 90th St., which is just east of Aurora Ave. N. at 90th.
Notes from 5th Grade Parent Meeting
Thanks for coming to Nani's 5th grade parent meeting last Wednesday. There was a great turnout! Here are some quick notes.
Camp in May:
The entire 5th grade will be going to camp on May 5, 6 and 7, 2008. Parents/guardians are invited to come along as cabin leaders or program assistants. Grant money has been obtained to pay the student fees, but parents must pay to attend camp. (Nani doesn't know the amount yet, check back with her soon.)
F.L.A.S.H. Curriculum (Family Life and Sexual Health):
Curriculum will be taught to 5th grade students during the month of March. If there is a lesson you would not like your child to participate in, let Nani know.
Memory Books:
5th grade families traditionally produce a "memory book" for 5th graders. Contact Isabel D'Ambrosia or Peter Kaczkowski if you would like to participate.
5th Grade Musical:
Heather Kenney, Marisol Berrios Dudley and Sharon Rodgers (among others) are in charge so far. They're deciding what they play/performance will be like very soon, so contact them if you are feeling theatrical.
Landscaping:
5th grade is steward of the native plant garden at the northwest corner of the school property. Doug Hansen is working on a brochure to describe the plants. We need you on this committee if you love gardening!
WASL Testing Dates:
April 21-30, 2008. Parents are asked to organize and bring snacks for the class during the testing period. WASL testing is from one to three hours every day during those weeks. 5th graders take math, science and reading WASL tests.
Graduation:
Assembly and 5th grade family party takes place on the last day of school, June 17, 2008. The 5th grade party is from about 12:30 to 2:30pm. 5th grade has traditionally run a bake/food sale at the JSIS Rummage Sale (in mid- May) to raise money for the graduation party.
Camp in May:
The entire 5th grade will be going to camp on May 5, 6 and 7, 2008. Parents/guardians are invited to come along as cabin leaders or program assistants. Grant money has been obtained to pay the student fees, but parents must pay to attend camp. (Nani doesn't know the amount yet, check back with her soon.)
F.L.A.S.H. Curriculum (Family Life and Sexual Health):
Curriculum will be taught to 5th grade students during the month of March. If there is a lesson you would not like your child to participate in, let Nani know.
Memory Books:
5th grade families traditionally produce a "memory book" for 5th graders. Contact Isabel D'Ambrosia or Peter Kaczkowski if you would like to participate.
5th Grade Musical:
Heather Kenney, Marisol Berrios Dudley and Sharon Rodgers (among others) are in charge so far. They're deciding what they play/performance will be like very soon, so contact them if you are feeling theatrical.
Landscaping:
5th grade is steward of the native plant garden at the northwest corner of the school property. Doug Hansen is working on a brochure to describe the plants. We need you on this committee if you love gardening!
WASL Testing Dates:
April 21-30, 2008. Parents are asked to organize and bring snacks for the class during the testing period. WASL testing is from one to three hours every day during those weeks. 5th graders take math, science and reading WASL tests.
Graduation:
Assembly and 5th grade family party takes place on the last day of school, June 17, 2008. The 5th grade party is from about 12:30 to 2:30pm. 5th grade has traditionally run a bake/food sale at the JSIS Rummage Sale (in mid- May) to raise money for the graduation party.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Class Email 1/17
1. Middle School Info Fair tonight (1/17) at Whittier, 7-8:30 p.m.
Noche de Información sobre 6 escuelas intermedias públicas del noroeste de Seattle esta noche en la escuela primaria de Whittier a las 7-8:30pm.
2. Hamilton Tour for immersion students, Tuesday, Jan. 22, 8:30-10 a.m.
If you plan to take your child, please call school and let them know he/she will be late.
Visita a la escuela intermedia de Hamilton especialmente para estudiantes interesados en el programa de inmersión y sus familias. El martes 22 de enero de 8:30 a 10 de la mañana.
3. MLK Assembly, tomorrow at 2:15.
Están invitados a la asamblea en honor de Martin Luther King en la cafetería, mañana a las 2:15pm.
4. No school Monday! ¡No hay escuela el lunes!
Noche de Información sobre 6 escuelas intermedias públicas del noroeste de Seattle esta noche en la escuela primaria de Whittier a las 7-8:30pm.
2. Hamilton Tour for immersion students, Tuesday, Jan. 22, 8:30-10 a.m.
If you plan to take your child, please call school and let them know he/she will be late.
Visita a la escuela intermedia de Hamilton especialmente para estudiantes interesados en el programa de inmersión y sus familias. El martes 22 de enero de 8:30 a 10 de la mañana.
3. MLK Assembly, tomorrow at 2:15.
Están invitados a la asamblea en honor de Martin Luther King en la cafetería, mañana a las 2:15pm.
4. No school Monday! ¡No hay escuela el lunes!
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Class Email 1/10
Middle School Fair / Feria de Información sobre las Escuelas Intermedias Saturday, January 12, 9am-noon / sábado 12 de eneroJohn Stanford Center, 3rd & Lander
Middle Schools were added to this long-standing Kindergarten Fair a couple years ago. Last year the Middle school representatives were in the auditorium on the ground floor and the elementary schools upstairs. There will be staff available to answer enrollment questions and interpret. An excellent opportunity to meet with principals and others from all our Seattle public middle schools. Es una buena oportunidad aprender más sobre cómo matricular sus hijos en una escuela intermedia y también hablar con los directores de las escuelas intermedias públicas de Seattle.
Middle school tour dates posted here www.seattleschools.org/area/eso/tours/middle.pdf. Note the special Hamilton Tour on Tuesday Jan. 22 8:30am for families interested in the Hamilton immersion programs. Students are welcome to accompany parents/guardians.
Visitas a las escuelas intermedias. Los padres/madres y estudiantes tienen la oportunidad de visitar a las escuelas intermedias. Habrá una visita especial para los alumnos y sus familias sobre el programa de inmersión en Hamilton el 22 de enero a las 8:30am. Para otras visitas, ver: www.seattleschools.org/area/eso/tours/middle.pdf. También se puede pedir más información en español llamando al (206) 252-7750. Es importante saber que las familias tienen que entregar un formulario pidiendo una escuela intemedia – aunque un hermano/hermana ya asiste a la escuela.
5th Grade Camp (and More) Meeting: Wednesday, January 16 6pmMs. Nani’s classroomMeeting with Ms. Nani, 6 pm in her classroom, regarding the 5th-grade camping trip (May 5, 6 & 7), yearbook, 5th grade play, graduation and FLASH curriculum. All parents are asked to attend to find out how to help with this important 5th-grade event.
Por favor vengan todos los padres a una reunión el 16 de enero a las 6pm en el aula de Ms. Nani sobre el acampamento de 5º grado (mayo 5, 6 & 7).
NW Cluster Middle School Info Night / Información de las Escuelas Intermedias en el NW de SeattleThursday January 17, 7:00-8:30pm / jueves 17 de eneroWhittier Elementary School, 1320 NW 75th St
All six middle schools serving the northwest cluster area will be represented: Salmon Bay, McClure, Whitman, Hamilton, Broadview and Eckstein. This is a great opportunity to speak to principals, PTA leaders and other representatives from these schools.
Otra oportunidad de conocer más sobre seis escuelas intermedias en el noroeste de Seattle. [Estaré yo y le puedo ayudar si quiere algún tipo de ayuda con la traducción inglés-español – Sharon, la mamá de Claire Munro].
Ceramics Volunteers Needed: Friday, January 18, from 9:30am
Please contact Ms. Nani if you can help. Necesitamos ayuda para el proyecto de cerámica el viernes 18 de enero a partir de las 9:30am.
5th Grade Graduation, Play, etc. A group is forming to plan for all the 5th-grade end-of-year activities. More information is coming soon, but please keep this in mind.
Se está formando un grupo para planear los eventos del fin del año del 5º grado: ceremonia de graduación, obra de teatro, regalo a la escuela, etc. Más información dentro de poco.
Middle Schools were added to this long-standing Kindergarten Fair a couple years ago. Last year the Middle school representatives were in the auditorium on the ground floor and the elementary schools upstairs. There will be staff available to answer enrollment questions and interpret. An excellent opportunity to meet with principals and others from all our Seattle public middle schools. Es una buena oportunidad aprender más sobre cómo matricular sus hijos en una escuela intermedia y también hablar con los directores de las escuelas intermedias públicas de Seattle.
Middle school tour dates posted here www.seattleschools.org/area/eso/tours/middle.pdf. Note the special Hamilton Tour on Tuesday Jan. 22 8:30am for families interested in the Hamilton immersion programs. Students are welcome to accompany parents/guardians.
Visitas a las escuelas intermedias. Los padres/madres y estudiantes tienen la oportunidad de visitar a las escuelas intermedias. Habrá una visita especial para los alumnos y sus familias sobre el programa de inmersión en Hamilton el 22 de enero a las 8:30am. Para otras visitas, ver: www.seattleschools.org/area/eso/tours/middle.pdf. También se puede pedir más información en español llamando al (206) 252-7750. Es importante saber que las familias tienen que entregar un formulario pidiendo una escuela intemedia – aunque un hermano/hermana ya asiste a la escuela.
5th Grade Camp (and More) Meeting: Wednesday, January 16 6pmMs. Nani’s classroomMeeting with Ms. Nani, 6 pm in her classroom, regarding the 5th-grade camping trip (May 5, 6 & 7), yearbook, 5th grade play, graduation and FLASH curriculum. All parents are asked to attend to find out how to help with this important 5th-grade event.
Por favor vengan todos los padres a una reunión el 16 de enero a las 6pm en el aula de Ms. Nani sobre el acampamento de 5º grado (mayo 5, 6 & 7).
NW Cluster Middle School Info Night / Información de las Escuelas Intermedias en el NW de SeattleThursday January 17, 7:00-8:30pm / jueves 17 de eneroWhittier Elementary School, 1320 NW 75th St
All six middle schools serving the northwest cluster area will be represented: Salmon Bay, McClure, Whitman, Hamilton, Broadview and Eckstein. This is a great opportunity to speak to principals, PTA leaders and other representatives from these schools.
Otra oportunidad de conocer más sobre seis escuelas intermedias en el noroeste de Seattle. [Estaré yo y le puedo ayudar si quiere algún tipo de ayuda con la traducción inglés-español – Sharon, la mamá de Claire Munro].
Ceramics Volunteers Needed: Friday, January 18, from 9:30am
Please contact Ms. Nani if you can help. Necesitamos ayuda para el proyecto de cerámica el viernes 18 de enero a partir de las 9:30am.
5th Grade Graduation, Play, etc. A group is forming to plan for all the 5th-grade end-of-year activities. More information is coming soon, but please keep this in mind.
Se está formando un grupo para planear los eventos del fin del año del 5º grado: ceremonia de graduación, obra de teatro, regalo a la escuela, etc. Más información dentro de poco.
Monday, January 7, 2008
Article About Roots of Empathy
There's an article about our 5th Graders' participation in the "Roots of Empathy" class in this month's Parent Map magazine.
In the article, Brent Hester reports that "...all of their (the boys) worries about how they look, about being cool, cracking each other up -- all of that just melts away". Wow -- great class! Click here to read more:
http://www.parentmap.com/content/view/875/54/
In the article, Brent Hester reports that "...all of their (the boys) worries about how they look, about being cool, cracking each other up -- all of that just melts away". Wow -- great class! Click here to read more:
http://www.parentmap.com/content/view/875/54/
Important 5th Grade Parent Meeting, Wed, Jan 16, 6:00pm
Ms. Nani is holding an important meeting for all 5th grade parents/guardians on Wednesday, January 16 at 6:00pm (in her classroom). Please mark your calendar and plan to attend.
Topics will be:
1) Camp! May 5-7, 2008
2) 5th Grade Yearbooks
3) Graduation -- planning for ceremonies, party, etc.
4) WASL testing
5) Family Life and Sexual Health (FLASH) Curriculum
Nani says that it's ok to bring kids -- if they have homework or a quiet activity to work on during the meeting.
Topics will be:
1) Camp! May 5-7, 2008
2) 5th Grade Yearbooks
3) Graduation -- planning for ceremonies, party, etc.
4) WASL testing
5) Family Life and Sexual Health (FLASH) Curriculum
Nani says that it's ok to bring kids -- if they have homework or a quiet activity to work on during the meeting.
Ceramics Volunteers Needed Friday 1/18, 9:30am
A few volunteers are needed to help the Spanish 5th grade with their ceramics workshop on Friday, January 18 from 9:30 to 10:30am. Contact Nani if you can help.
Our school has a great kiln, so our kids are lucky to have the opportunity to work with the real thing!
Our school has a great kiln, so our kids are lucky to have the opportunity to work with the real thing!
Homework News from Ms. Nani
All biography reading assignments are due on January 31. That will be the end of the biography unit.
The next unit will be persuasive writing. So start thinking about your "letters to the editor".
Also, Ms. Nani reports that about 10 students from our class (not sure which ones yet) will be attending a Martin Luther King Day event on Friday 1/18.
The next unit will be persuasive writing. So start thinking about your "letters to the editor".
Also, Ms. Nani reports that about 10 students from our class (not sure which ones yet) will be attending a Martin Luther King Day event on Friday 1/18.
Middle School Interest Group Meeting Wed, January 16
Ed's Note: Too bad this is the same day as Nani's parent meeting, even though this one will most likely start later. But maybe it's worth an entire evening of meetings!
Community & Parents for Public Schools (CPPS Seattle) is holding a meeting on Wednesday, January 16 to talk about middle school. The group will address the concerns parents have about Seattle middle schools (truth, rumor, and perception), and the need for quality secondary education that begins in middle school. There will also be a focus discussion about how “advanced learning” works in middle school. What should advanced learning comprise? Who should have access to it?
In addition to the January 16 meeting, CPPS is hoping to launch an outreach to parents for an ongoing discussion about middle school in Seattle -- possibly an online forum or a series of meetings.
Please feel free to pass the word among 5th grade and middle school parents.
For more information about the meeting time and location, contact:
Stephanie Alter Jones, Ph.D
Strategic Organizer
CPPS of Seattle
stephaniej@cppsofseattle.org
(206) 604-4408
www.cppsofseattle.org
Community & Parents for Public Schools (CPPS Seattle) is holding a meeting on Wednesday, January 16 to talk about middle school. The group will address the concerns parents have about Seattle middle schools (truth, rumor, and perception), and the need for quality secondary education that begins in middle school. There will also be a focus discussion about how “advanced learning” works in middle school. What should advanced learning comprise? Who should have access to it?
In addition to the January 16 meeting, CPPS is hoping to launch an outreach to parents for an ongoing discussion about middle school in Seattle -- possibly an online forum or a series of meetings.
Please feel free to pass the word among 5th grade and middle school parents.
For more information about the meeting time and location, contact:
Stephanie Alter Jones, Ph.D
Strategic Organizer
CPPS of Seattle
stephaniej@cppsofseattle.org
(206) 604-4408
www.cppsofseattle.org
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