http://www.mpsaz.org/zaharis/staff/jscrandell/classnews25 1369520495 29935 2013-05-23 15:45:45 2013-05-23 15:45:45 jscrandell

Today was honestly the best last day I've had! It was so great! The kids all got things at the auction. They filled out nice notes for each other. They received awards. They had a DELICIOUS lunch!! (Thank you!) They watched a class DVD of themselves. They shared favorite 5th grade memories. They signed buddies yearbooks, and each other's yearbooks. They partied with donuts, balloons, spoons, and...

29916 2013-05-22 20:32:43 2013-05-22 20:32:43 jscrandell

Many of you have been asking me about curriculum you could use with your child over the summer to keep them on top of things. I wanted to share a couple of options with you. First, Melonie Vance (Caleb's mom) introduced me to "Summer Bridge Activity Workbooks." You can find them on Amazon.com. I looked at them and really thought they were fantastic. It gives you daily activities that...

29906 2013-05-22 14:53:39 2013-05-22 14:53:39 jscrandell

Hi! Hopefully you had a chance to see your child's scrapbook yesterday. They turned out GREAT!! :) Thanks to Lisa Brennan and Bazzill Basics for donating the books to us! If you haven't yet checked them out, please do. Today your child went home with their 5th grade portfolio and their published poetry book. They are both amazing. Please ask to see them. We had our auction today and I was so...

29806 2013-05-18 17:46:19 2013-05-18 17:46:19 jscrandell

I really can't believe it's the last week of school already. Wow, this year flew! Here is a quick rundown of what this week will look like: Monday we will be finishing up our Civil War projects, finishing our read aloud book, and scrapbooking our journey through 5th grade! The scrapbooks will come home on Wednesday in their portfolios. Tuesday is the service retreat for all kids who were...

29638 2013-05-13 15:54:18 2013-05-13 15:54:18 jscrandell

Parents, I don't know if your child showed you the letter I sent home last week about end of year things, but I'm going to email it as well so that you know what to expect. For this week there is NO math or spelling homework. The only homework they need to work on is reading, and finishing up their reading project (which isa "Lasting Impression" and a project to share with the class). This...

29428 2013-05-06 15:39:33 2013-05-06 15:39:33 jscrandell

Hi parents! Friday and today I went over the final book project for your students. They should be doing a "Lasting Impression" of the book they read (a book they have read within the last few months. With 20 minutes of reading every single night on their homework, as well as time to read in class, this should not be a problem). I gave them a paper with the "Lasting Impression" guidelines...

29301 2013-05-01 16:42:15 2013-05-01 16:42:15 jscrandell

Hi parents! Just a heads up that I sent home a progress report in your child's weekly folder yesterday. I got them back from quite a few of you, but am still missing lots of them, along with lots of weekly folders. Will you please ask your child to show them to you? Thanks! I need those returned asap. I printed a report that shows scores on each item so you can see where the grade is coming...

29051 2013-04-23 20:18:40 2013-04-23 20:18:40 jscrandell

Hi parents! I'm sending this email to you, but it has NOTHING to do with school! :) I wanted to invite you to an Origami Owl/Gold Canyon Candle party this Saturday at my house. Carrie Kerns (an aid at our school) sells Gold Canyon Candles, and I sell Origami Owl jewelry. (If you have no idea what that is, please go check out my website and see what you've been missing. They are the greatest)!...

28686 2013-04-12 14:33:25 2013-04-12 14:33:25 jscrandell

Parents, Thanks once again for an amazing week of state presentations and goodies! I really was impressed with all your students learned and were able to share with us. We don't usually eat so much in our class! :) But it seems like it with me asking for the trail mix donations...sorry about that timing! Anyway, if you did NOT receive the bright pink paper for your child, please ask them for...

28621 2013-04-10 16:12:10 2013-04-10 16:12:10 jscrandell

Parents, Your students are doing a fantastic job on their state presentations! They worked very hard, and I'm impressed with all they have learned. It's been fun to "feast" on some of the goodies each day, and I wanted to thank you for supporting them in this project. Next week we begin our AIMS testing. We try not to focus completely on test prep all year long, but do a lot of...

28389 2013-04-03 15:08:02 2013-04-03 15:08:02 jscrandell

Hi parents! I have about 18 free tickets for tonight at the Mesa Art's Center Ikeda Theatre at 7:30. It is for a show entitled: "One Nation a Civil War Tribute Concert" that my friend wrote. I realize this is last minute, but I just got them. We will be studying the Civil War towards the end of the year. If any of you are interested in attending with your child, they are first come first...

28382 2013-04-03 13:43:37 2013-04-03 14:10:03 jscrandell

Hi parents! I wanted to thank EVERYONE who made our Day on the Prairie such a huge success this year! It was fantastic (if a little bit hot), and the kids did an excellent job. We appreciate all the support we received, and could not have done it without you. We have a few dishes left (unlabeled) that we would love to get to their rightful owners, as well as some serving utensils. Next...

28216 2013-03-28 16:25:02 2013-03-28 16:25:02 jscrandell

One of my favorite days of the year! Here are some reminders: Costumes- All students need to wear their pioneer outfits. · Boys-long pants, vest or suspenders, hat (not a baseball cap) · Girls-long skirt, bonnet Arrival-students should arrive at NORMAL school time and go the the...

28023 2013-03-24 12:54:59 2013-03-24 12:54:59 jscrandell

Hi parents! This week has many fun things in store for your student. I wanted to give you a few details so you know what's going on, and ask for your help on a few items. First, this Friday is Day on the Prairie, which is one of the most memorable days of the year! We will be outside literally all day. Please be sure they are in their pioneer outfit, they wear sunscreen, and they bring a...

27469 2013-03-02 20:35:55 2013-03-02 20:35:55 jscrandell

Parents, Coming up this week: Students will receive a missing work report (taped to their desk) to help them remember to get ALL WORK turned in by Wednesday, as that is the last day in this grading period. They will be staying in for recess until it is turned in. If your child was absent a lot for sickness (or any reason), they probably have a lot to make up. They are welcome to...

26697 2013-02-11 10:43:08 2013-02-11 10:43:08 jscrandell

Parents, I cannot believe we are already to the week of science camp! Holy cow this year is flying! As we come to the big event, I have a few reminders that are very important for you to be aware of. First, tutoring is CANCELLED this week because the teachers have so many last minute details to be taking care of. (It will resume next Tuesday after President's Day). If your child needs ANY...

26453 2013-02-04 10:46:20 2013-02-04 10:46:20 jscrandell

Parents, I just have a few things to remind you of: There will be NO tutoring Tuesday, Feb. 5th, because there is an all staff meeting afterschool. I am sending home progress reports today with their weekly folders. Please sign their folder, their reflection, and their progress report. If you have any questions, please email, call me, or write a note. If your child was absent for sickness,...

26251 2013-01-29 13:04:47 2013-01-29 13:04:47 jscrandell

Sorry I forgot to tell you the time of the fun run! We are running from 8 - 8:45 tomorrow morning. Here is the schedule for the school (in case you have other children at different times): 8:00- 8:45am: 5th & 6th 8:45 - 9:30am: 3rd & 4th 9:30-10:15am: 1st & 2nd 12:30-1:15pm: Kindergarten...

26250 2013-01-29 12:35:59 2013-01-29 12:35:59 jscrandell

Parents, Sorry about forgetting to post the spelling list online yesterday...woops! Your students do have all the words in their spelling notebooks, which they can take home with them; however, I know most of them rely on the website, so my apologies! I gave them a "free" pass, but told them to just complete the spelling tonight along with this night's homework. I am sending home weekly folders...

25975 2013-01-22 14:05:41 2013-01-22 14:05:41 jscrandell

Sorry for 2 emails in one day! This is important, though. Every Monday (or Tuesday) I send home a bright orange folder full of your student's work, and a behavior report. Inside you will find: a weekly reflection (PLEASE READ AND SIGN), if they do not have one, ask them why. They should all have one. a missing work report (if they have any missing work). I'm afraid some students...

25967 2013-01-22 10:41:10 2013-01-22 10:41:10 jscrandell

Hi parents! Hope everyone had a great 3 day weekend! I enjoyed spending time with my kids and getting my house cleaned. (Never thought I'd say I enjoyed that, but there you have it. It's the little things that really count, right??) Today begins our new tutoring schedule. We will be only tutoring math from now on, and it will be on Monday and Tuesday afternoons from 2:30 - 3:30. We...

25621 2013-01-10 07:23:01 2013-01-10 07:23:01 jscrandell

Hi parents! I was wondering if there was anyone who would be willing to come and help me make some copies this morning? If someone could it would really help me out! :) Thanks!...

25489 2013-01-07 14:32:01 2013-01-07 14:32:01 jscrandell

WOOPS! I forgot to send home the parent/teacher conference forms! :( I will send them home tomorrow....

25481 2013-01-07 12:25:05 2013-01-07 12:25:05 jscrandell

Welcome back! I had such a relaxing Christmas break, and it was hard to hear that alarm this morning, but I'm so happy to be back! I missed your kids and thought of them a lot. I really do love each of them and am so happy to have the opportunity to teach them this year. Today I am sending home parent teacher conference forms. If you receive a blue one that means I would like to meet with...

25354 2012-12-20 15:44:17 2012-12-20 15:44:17 jscrandell

Hi! I just thought I would send an email to let you know that this Saturday night I will be performing in a musical nativity called: "Before Tonight." It is a BEAUTIFUL, contemporary retelling of the Christmas story with soloists, choir, and cello. It's my third year being a part of this, and I am so happy to be able to do it. The concert is FREE to all, and it is being performed at...