May 2012
The finish line is in sight! With our warm weather coming early this year, we really have struggled with maintaining our concentration on school! Just remember, there are only 4 more weeks of school and not much time to bring up grades if they have dropped!

Thank You to all the parents and other helpers the night of carnival! We had a great turnout for our annual fun event! I also want to say thank you to everyone who donated, participated, and helped out at the Shelby Benefit! What an amazing show of love and support towards our Shelby!

A quick review of our past month!
Reading: We finished Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry! This book is always on the list of favorites! We learned so much about segregation during the 1930's! We spent a lot of time discussing friendships and family as well. We will read the short novel Number the Stars next. This book is based in Nazi Germany, during World War II.

Science: Thank You to our wonderful school nurse, who taught us about healthy choices and portion sizes! We now know that in order to walk off a pack of M & M's, we'd have to cover 3.88 miles! Whew! We are also starting up a fun unit on the Human Body and the systems that keep us alive!

Social Studies: Wonders of the World! A FAVORITE of every class I have ever had! Students will research a Wonder at school and create an information poster about their location. Students AND parents will build a wonder at home! I asked students to turn in a building supply list so that I could help purchase supplies! All building is to be done at home, and brought to school on May 11th. This gives everyone LOTS of time to build a wonderful model!

Math: We are currently working on the easiest chapter of the year: Percentages! When this chapter is done, we will finish our year with probability and proportion. Students were treated to a full chapter of pre-algebra earlier in the month and are looking forward to Junior High Algebra!

Our County Track Meet will be on May 4th, at Daylis Stadium. Several notices have come home with your child and we look forward to a wonderful day in the sunshine! Please pack according to weather!

Volunteer Luncheon is on May 3rd! Your invitation was sent to join us for a nice lunch! Can't wait to visit with you!

Presidential Fitness day is also coming up! Help your student to be prepared that day for running the mile!

Also, plan to attend our last day of school festivities! Watch for your food order to come home! Sixth grade parents, you do not want to miss our wonderful graduation!

I hope that spring is here permanently! Enjoy the sunshine!

The sixth grade students have made their donation for the year!
The class gave $150 to the Friends for Shelby Benefit Fund!  We love you Shelby!