October 28, 2013

Dear Parents,

Short and sweet note this week!  Happy Halloween!

I hope to see you at conferences this week on Tuesday afternoon or throughout the day on Wednesday! This is the only way to receive your child's report card, so please stop in the gym and say hi!

We are out of school on Tuesday at 11:30.

No school Wednesday, Thursday or Friday!  Enjoy your days off!

GIFT is next Sunday and Monday nights.  I hope you have signed up for this event!  It is one you won't want to miss!

Many blessings!

Kim

ps.  News articles for 2nd quarter are due on January 7th for 7th grade.

October 21, 2013

Dear Parents

This is the last week of the quarter.  Please check with your child to make sure they are caught up on all of his/her work.  You can also check mystudentsprogress.com and see how the grades look.  For the 1st quarter, I am overall very impressed with this class.   I appreciate their effort and abilities!

The mitosis project is due on Wednesday, with the performances beginning during study hall.  I hope the we are able to get through all of the performances on Wednesday, due to the end of the quarter is Friday.  Students will turn in self assessments on Thursday.  I can't wait to see what they have cooked up to teach us about mitosis.  Have them send me a link to their performance (if it is on youtube) via his/her st-dennisschool.org email to my ms.maxson@st-dennisschool.org email.

Looking forward to seeing you all next week at conferences!

Many blessings,
Kim

October 14, 2013

Hello Parents!

What an absolutely beautiful weekend we had!  I hope you were able to get out and enjoy the crisp air. The leaves are changing and the mornings and evenings are cooler.

ITBS testing is DONE for another year!  The kids seemed relieved and I really appreciate their continuous focus throughout the week.

This week is back to being pretty normal.  Here are some reminders:

All 7 news articles are due on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16th.  This is an all or nothing grade.  They have had all quarter to complete this assignment.  Please check to see if your child has completed the 7 required reviews.

Wednesday morning we have mass and Wednesday afternoon we have families.  Mr. Salzwedel gave a very interesting experience last week during our careers time.  Thank you for sharing your story with us!  The students really enjoyed it.

The mitosis projects will be "preformed" on October 23rd at the beginning of class.  If your child is video taping their project, please have them upload it to youtube so that it will be easy access for us.  They can email me the web address at Ms.Maxson@st-dennisschool.org

I am working with grades 2-5 on stepping stones for the north end of the school's new sitting area.  If  you might be available to help me on Monday afternoon, Tuesday afternoon, Thursday or Friday afternoons, I sure could use your help.  Please let me know if you are available.  There is no talent needed, just some extra hands and guidance.

Have a wonderful week!  Many blessings,
Kim

October 7, 2013

Dear Parents,

It is that time of year again!  ITBS testing is this week!  We (the middle school) hope to finish up testing by Thursday.  Wish us luck!

Monday:  testing throughout the morning; regular classes in the afternoon

Tuesday:  testing until 10:30; regular classes for the rest of the day

Wednesday:  church at 8:45; testing in the afternoon

Thursday:  testing until 10:30; regular classes for the rest of the day

Friday:  9:40-11:10 testing (only if needed); regular classes the rest of the day

The mitosis project seems to be coming along.  I am anticipating the projects due around the 23rd or 24th.  We won't have science this week due to testing, but there is plenty of class time to complete the project.  I hope that there won't have to be a lot of meeting outside of the class time.  I will do my best to allow the students to separate into other areas to ensure they are getting time to work in a quieter environment.  I try to be fair in letting the kids go out of the room, but there is a big push to keep the hallways quieter and it becomes difficult to find space for them to go.

Just a reminder...  Sr. Marie's 90th birthday is on Thursday!  She is finally on the road to recovery and things seem to be going well.

Jack Salzwedel (Sam's dad) will be coming in for careers class this week.  We look forward to hearing his pathway to his current employment.  If you would ever want to come share your story, give Mr. Beisser a call and let him know.

Looking at my grade book, I am noticing that MANY students have not turned in any news article reviews yet this year.  All 7 are due next week.  I hope to see many of them turned in this week so that I am not flooded with them all next week.

If you ever have comments or concerns please email or call me.  I want this to be the best year for your child and I will do all I can to help that goal.

Many blessings and I hope you have a wonderful week!