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Hood's Headlines for 5-5-08

Happy Cinco de Mayo!!  I hope you had a great weekend.  If you were not at Still's Variety Show on Friday evening you missed some fabulous entertainment.  Our very own William Skelly and Kaitlyn Bek brought the house down!!  They are incredible singers.  Congratulations to both of them for an outstanding performance.  Also, congratulations to Brittany Aysan and Kaitlyn Bek for receiving Top Reader awards last Friday at the AR rally.  They were 2 of the 3 top readers for the entire 5th grade!!

Just a reminder that tomorrow is our 5th grade trip to Blue Ridge Outdoor Recreation Center.  We will be departing from the bus lane at 6:15 a.m. Everyone will receive a chicken biscuit in the morning with lunch and an afternoon snack as well.  Parents, please remember to pick up your child from the bus lane at 5:30 p.m.  Students who are not picked up will be sent to ASP where you will be required to pay.  We are looking forward to a great time together!!

Our Field Day is scheduled for next Friday, May 16.

Graded Papers from last week are:  Wordly Wise 19 test, DOL 28, Spelling test (from Wordly Wise words), and Weekly Reader.  I'm also returning the progress reports.

Congratulations to Brittany Aysan for being chosen as last week's Character Kid.  Also, congratulations to Geneal Lord for being chosen as Terrific Kid for the month of May.

Hood's Headlines for 4-28-08

Hi everyone!  We're winding down here.  The CRCT is almost over.  The students have been so good about staying focused and checking their work.  Only 1 more day to go!!! 

Graded Papers for last week are DOL 27 and Weekly Reader.  Also, Progress Reports are being sent home today.  I can't believe we're already at the halfway point in the grading period.  Parents, please sign and return the progress report. I'll make a copy and then send the original back home to you.

Congratulations to Felicity Guy for being chosen as last week's Character Kid.

There is a PTSA meeting this Thursday at 6:30 p.m. 

The Still Elementary Variety Show will be this Friday evening at Lovinggood Middle School's auditorium.  The cost is $1 per person.  I look forward to seeing you there.

Our 5th grade trip is next Tuesday, May 6.  I've copied the information from the permission form as a reminder.

The field trip to

Blue Ridge

Outdoor

Education

Center

in

Toccoa

,

Georgia

is Tuesday, May 6, 2008. We will be departing from Still at 6:15 am and will return at 5:30 pm. Please be at the school no later than 5:15 pm or your child will be sent to ASP at your own expense. All students will return to the school by bus and cannot be dismissed from the

Blue Ridge

Outdoor

Education

Center

. Listed below are the items your child should bring on the day of the trip.

• Water bottle (lunch and an afternoon snack will be provided)
• A rain poncho (check the weather the night before)
• Wear sunscreen and a hat
• Insect repellant

Students should wear sneakers, no sandals or flip-flops. They should also wear the 5^th grade class t-shirt and comfortable pants or appropriate shorts that allow them to run and participate in the classes.

Since the bus ride will last around 2 hours, students are allowed to bring hand held video games or walkmans at their own risk. School or PTSA will not be responsible for lost items.

Hood's Headlines for 4-21-08

Hello!  I hope you have been able to enjoy this beautiful weather we've been having.  It's been fantastic. Hopefully it will continue!

Well, it's the week we've been preparing for all year long....TESTING WEEK!!!!  Our students have worked very hard and I know they have the skills that they need to pass the test.  It is so important that your child arrive at school every day of testing on time, with a good's night's rest, and a nutritious breakfast.  Please read the letter from Ms. Smith regarding testing. Please remember that testing begins on Wednesday, April 23 and ends on Tuesday, April 29.  Make-up tests will be administered April 30 - May 2.  Thank you so much for your support (especially this week)!!

Graded Paper from last week are:  Spelling test unit 21, DOG quiz 26, DOL quiz 26, and Weekly Reader. 

Walk to School Day is scheduled for Thursday, May 8.  A flyer was sent home in today's take home folder regarding this day.

Also, a note was sent home today regarding the 5th grade reception on Honor's Day.  They need your help.  Please contact Jamie Naspinski if you can help out.

Thank you to everyone who has returned permission slips and donations for our 5th grade trip on May 6.  We are looking forward to an exciting day in Blue Ridge!!  I'll send home another reminder next week before the trip.

Congratulations to Jada Mosley for being voted Character Kid last week.

I've updated the List of Important Dates.  Please be sure to check it out!!

Hood's Headlines for 4-14-08

Hello everyone!

I hope you all had a relaxing spring break. I know I did!  Now that we are well rested we will be hitting the books really hard as we finish up our preparations for the CRCT.  Testing begins next Wednesday, April 23!!!!

Graded Papers from the week of March 31-April 4 are:  Science chapter questions (from the book), DOG 25 quiz, Social Studies test, and Weekly Reader. Parents, please remember to sign any graded papers that are below 80% and return them to school in the take home folder.

We are still collecting money and permission forms for the 5th grade trip on May 6.  Please send your child's $36 donation along with the two permission forms back to school as soon as possible.  Your child will not be allowed to attend the field trip without the permission forms.

As I mentioned earlier, CRCT testing is just around the corner.  Scheduled testing days are Wednesday, April 23 - Tuesday, April 29.  Please, please, please make sure your child arrives at school on time each of these days. Also, having a nutritious breakfast and a good night's sleep will help your child function during the test. 

Congratulations to Ivy Ellison for being voted Character Kid for the week of March 31 - April 4.

Check the page of Important Dates to Remember this week as I will be updating it with new information!

Hood's Headlines for 3-31-08

Hello everyone!  I hope you had a nice weekend despite the rain. All of the flowers and trees look so pretty with their blooms.  Spring is here!  Now if we could just have the warmer temperatures.

We are busy this week doing some review for the CRCT that is fast approaching.  We have one full week after spring break and then it's testing week.  April 23 is the first day of testing.  Please be sure to access the website for the on-line practice tests.  This is a great resource for students and parents alike.

Please remember to return the Blue Ridge Mountain permission forms and $36 donation by Wednesday, April 2.  Our 5th grade trip is scheduled for Tuesday, May 6.

Graded papers from last week that were sent home in the take home folder include the following:  Spelling unit 20 test, DOL 25 quiz, DOG 24 quiz, and the narrative writing projects.  Please remember to sign and return any graded paper below 80% by Wednesday of each week.

Congratulations to Adrien Williams for being chosen as last week's Character Kid.

Just a reminder that spring break is next week, April 7-11.  Classes will resume on Monday, April 14.

Hood's Headlines for 3-24-08

Hi everyone!

I hope you all had a nice Easter weekend.  Saturday was an absolutely gorgeous day.  I'm definitely ready for warmer weather!!!

Last Friday the 5th grade enjoyed a fabulous play on the life of Anne Frank and others during WW II presented by the Georgia Ensemble Theatre.  Ask your child about their experience.  It was heavy material but the students were very engaged during the entire presentation.

As promised, there is information regarding the 5th grade trip in this week's take home folder.  There are two permission forms that need to be signed and returned by Friday, May 2.  Your child cannot participate if we do not have both forms signed.  Also, there is a payment coupon and yellow payment envelope that need to be returned by April 2.  Please return all monies to the PTSA drop box located by the front office. 

Graded papers from last week are:  DOL 24 quiz, Weekly Reader, and Wordly Wise 18 test.

Congratulations to Jonathan Min for being voted as last week's Character Kid for showing Respect for the Environment.

Hood's Headlines for 3-17-08

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!  I hope everyone braved the severe weather over the weekend.  We can be thankful that we didn't have any more damage. 

We had a blast at our Boosterthon Fun Run last Wednesday.  Thank you to everyone who came out for the run and for all of your participation in collecting sponsors.  Now is the time to collect the donations.  The turn-in day for money is this Friday, March 21.  Please put all monies collected in the red Boosterthon envelope.  Turn all money in at the same time to the black PTSA drop box located by the front office. 

Our fifth graders also enjoyed a nice welcome at Lovinggood Middle School on Thursday.  It was a very informative session.  I think the students are really looking forward to next year.  (But some are a little nervous!!)

Information about our fifth grade trip will be sent home next Monday, March 24.  Be watching for details.

Report cards will be sent home on Thursday, March 20.  Please sign and return the signature card in the envelope. Thanks.

As you know the CRCT will be here soon.  Please access the practice tests on-line.  There was an information sheet sent home several weeks ago with your child's ID# and password.  If you need another information page please let me know.  This is a great resource to help your child prepare for the test.

Graded Papers from last week are:  DOL 23, Spelling 19, DOG quizzes, Weekly Reader, and Science questions.

Congratulations to Andrew Graham for being chosen at last week's Character Kid.

Time change for Fun Run

Our time has changed for our Boosterthon Fun Run on Wednesday, March 12.  Our run will now be from 9:10 a.m. - 10:10 a.m.  It really is going to be a fun time with music and running.  You should try to come!!

Hood's Headlines for 3-3-08

Hi  everybody!  Well we are zipping along here in 5th grade.  I feel like things are moving at warp speed.  Spring will be here before we know which means testing!!  Please access the Georgia CRCT online to take practice tests in preparation for the real thing in April.  I sent home a letter with the web address and your child's student ID number.  If you need another copy of this page please let me know.

Graded Papers from last week are:  DOL 22, Wordly Wise 17, Science quiz on Electricity, Social Studies test, and Weekly Reader.

Our sring fundraiser is well underway.  This year Still is participating in a Boosterthon Fun Run to earn money for our school - specifically, a new sign for the front of the school.  Students are to collect pledges from friends and family.  Then, next Wednesday,  March 12 our school will hold the Fun Run.  Students will be running laps around the track to some pretty cool music.  The Boosterthon Fun Run Team has done an amazing job organizing this event.  Please, please, please come to Still on March 12 at 8:30 a.m. for our Fun Run.  You won't want to miss it!!

Thursday, March 13 our Fifth graders will be visiting Lovinggood Middle School.  If you have not returned the permission form please do so asap.  Thanks!

Picture Day is also March 13.  A brochure was sent home in the take home folder. 

Congratulations to Brittany Aysan for being voted as last week's Character Kid.  Congratulations to Jonathan Min for being selected as the Terrific Kid for the month of March.

Don't forget Daylight Savings Time begins this weekend!!  Set your clocks ahead 1 hour on Saturday night!!!!

Hood's Headlines for 2-25-08

Hello everyone! I hope you all had a nice, long break for President's Day.  Our schedule seems to be a bit crazy these days.  Keep checking the blog for all events.

Progress reports were sent home this week.  Please review this report with your child, sign it, and return it to school. I will make a copy of the report and send the original home in next week's take home folder.  Remember, this is the half-way point in the nine weeks.  There is still time to bring these grades up if need be.

Graded papers from the past two weeks: DOL 21, Weekly Reader, and Spelling test 17.

In the take home folder you should have received a permission form regarding our field trip to Lovinggood Middle School on March 13.  Please sign this form and return it to school as soon as possible.  We will be taking a tour of the school so students can see what they will encounter next year!

Also, there was a survey (so to speak) regarding the 5th grade trip.  Please indicate if you will be able to make a $36 donation for our trip and if you would like to be a chaperone.  We've planned a very exciting day for our students to culminate their elementary school experience.  It should be a great time for everyone!!

Congratulations to Dejia Youngblood for being selected as last week's Character Kid.

There are two chorus field trips this week.  Thursday, Feb. 28 from 10:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m. and Friday, Feb. 29 from 9:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.  Students who are in chorus please remember to wear black pants, black shoes, and your blue chorus t-shirt.

Our best wishes go out the Kaitlyn Bek and all of the Reading Bowl team as they head to the State Competition this Saturday in Athens, GA. 

Don't forget Early Release is next Tuesday, March 4.  Students will be dismissed at 12:15 p.m.

The Georgia Writing Assessment will be administered on Wednesday, March 5.  We have been working in class on the three different types of writing:  persuasive, informational, and narrative. Students will randomly receive one of these three topics and be expected to plan and write a piece on the topic.  Please review the different aspects of these styles of writing with your child so they will be ready for the test.