Baby Pictures - Please send in a baby picture (or copy of one) of your child. We will be using these as a display after the fifth grade promotion ceremony. The pictures should be 4x6 or around that size so that we can fit the whole class on one display board.
Promotion donations - If you are able to, please donate money or sharpies to our fifth grade promotion ceremony. A note was sent home about this. If you did not receive this, please ask your child to get another. We need these as soon as possible.
Field Day - Friday, May 22 is Field Day at Pattengill in the afternoon.
Greenfield Village Field Trip - Friday, May 29th. Please look for note and field trip form to come home this week. We will leave at 9:10 and return by 3:10.
Health Unit - The following are the dates for out health unit. You should have received a message via School Messenger about this. May 28 (afternoon), June 2 & 4 (afternoon), June 3 & 5 (morning).
Target opportunity - We received an email about an opportunity for our school to earn money. Click on the link below, follow the directions, and our school can get $25 for each note written.
Target thank you
Monday, May 18, 2015
Monday, May 11, 2015
Week 33
I hope everyone was able to enjoy the weekend. The temperature continues to fluctuate so be sure to have your child bring water when it's going to be hot.
Baby Pictures - Please send in a baby picture (or copy of one) of your child. We will be using these as a display after the fifth grade promotion ceremony. The pictures should be 4x6 or around that size so that we can fit the whole class on one display board.
Promotion donations - If you are able to, please donate money or sharpies to our fifth grade promotion ceremony. A note was sent home about this. If you did not receive this, please ask your child to get another.
NWEA - We are almost done. A few students need to do the make up test this week. You will get final reports on this information with your student's report card at the end of the year.
Tappan Visit - The Tappan visit is this Wednesday. We will return to school in time for lunch.
Instrumental Concert - The evening concert is Monday, May 11. Students are expected to be at school by 5:40pm. The concert begins at 6:30 pm. The daytime concert is Wednesday, May 13 at 2pm.
Ice Cream Social - Friday, May 15 is the Ice Cream Social at Pattengill. It is from 6:30 - 8:30. Please join us for some fun!
Advanced Placement Math Test - Monday, May 18 at 9 am.
Field Day - Friday, May 22 is Field Day at Pattengill.
Greenfield Village Field Trip - Friday, May 29th. Please look for note and field trip form to come home this week.
I hope everyone was able to enjoy the weekend. The temperature continues to fluctuate so be sure to have your child bring water when it's going to be hot.
Baby Pictures - Please send in a baby picture (or copy of one) of your child. We will be using these as a display after the fifth grade promotion ceremony. The pictures should be 4x6 or around that size so that we can fit the whole class on one display board.
Promotion donations - If you are able to, please donate money or sharpies to our fifth grade promotion ceremony. A note was sent home about this. If you did not receive this, please ask your child to get another.
NWEA - We are almost done. A few students need to do the make up test this week. You will get final reports on this information with your student's report card at the end of the year.
Tappan Visit - The Tappan visit is this Wednesday. We will return to school in time for lunch.
Instrumental Concert - The evening concert is Monday, May 11. Students are expected to be at school by 5:40pm. The concert begins at 6:30 pm. The daytime concert is Wednesday, May 13 at 2pm.
Ice Cream Social - Friday, May 15 is the Ice Cream Social at Pattengill. It is from 6:30 - 8:30. Please join us for some fun!
Advanced Placement Math Test - Monday, May 18 at 9 am.
Field Day - Friday, May 22 is Field Day at Pattengill.
Greenfield Village Field Trip - Friday, May 29th. Please look for note and field trip form to come home this week.
Monday, May 4, 2015
Week 32
I hope everyone had a chance to enjoy the lovely spring weather over the weekend. As the weather gets warmer please remember that students may want to wear sandals to school but should pack a pair of gym shoes to change in to for PE or recess.
NWEA - The students have taken their math portion. The reading test is this Friday, May 8th at 9am. We are almost done!
Instrumental Music - The evening performance will be Monday, May 11 at 6:30pm. The daytime performance will be Wednesday, May 13 at 2pm.
Thank you - To everyone who contributed something to Ms. Kang's last day as our UM intern. She was a special teacher to have in the class and we will miss her!
Tappan Visit - The fifth graders will be visiting Tappan on Wednesday, May 13 at 9am. We will return to Pattengill before lunch. The students will get an opportunity to walk around the school, meet some teachers, visit some classrooms, and ask questions.
Greenfield Village Visit - We will be visiting Greenfield Village on Friday, May 29th. A note about this trip will be sent home along with a permission slip. Please let me know if you have a membership that your child can use or if you are interested in chaperoning this trip. Thanks to the Michigan Youth Arts Grant for helping us pay for the bus!
Be sure to check out "Important Dates"
NWEA - The students have taken their math portion. The reading test is this Friday, May 8th at 9am. We are almost done!
Instrumental Music - The evening performance will be Monday, May 11 at 6:30pm. The daytime performance will be Wednesday, May 13 at 2pm.
Thank you - To everyone who contributed something to Ms. Kang's last day as our UM intern. She was a special teacher to have in the class and we will miss her!
Tappan Visit - The fifth graders will be visiting Tappan on Wednesday, May 13 at 9am. We will return to Pattengill before lunch. The students will get an opportunity to walk around the school, meet some teachers, visit some classrooms, and ask questions.
Greenfield Village Visit - We will be visiting Greenfield Village on Friday, May 29th. A note about this trip will be sent home along with a permission slip. Please let me know if you have a membership that your child can use or if you are interested in chaperoning this trip. Thanks to the Michigan Youth Arts Grant for helping us pay for the bus!
Be sure to check out "Important Dates"
Monday, April 20, 2015
Week 30
M-STEP
This week we will be working on our math, social studies, and language arts M-STEP. The students worked very hard last week, made it through a difficult beginning, and helped solve many problems. This week should go much more smoothly. Thank you to everyone who sent in snacks.
Did you know that holding a "power pose" for 2 minutes can boost the hormone levels that make you feel less stressed and feel more confident? Here are a few pictures of the class doing this before the M-STEP! We chose from 3 poses. Ask your child to show you!
Day of Service
Wednesday morning (weather permitting) our class will be cleaning debris behind and beside the A-Wing. We will also be planting flowers. Your child can bring in garden gloves to wear for this Earth Day activity. Our time is from 9 - 10.
Donations
If possible please donate to our school wide Ice Cream Social fund. The money goes towards great prizes that you can bid on and fun activities for the whole family!
Be sure to check the "Important Dates" tab...
Monday, April 13, 2015
Week 29
M-STEP is here. The fifth graders will be taking the M-STEP test for the next few weeks. We have been practicing using the tools and understanding the new format of this online test. The fifth graders will be taking the language arts, math, and social studies portion. You should have received a color calendar of the dates that we will be testing. Please try to avoid any appointments during these times. Students who have a had plenty of rest and are fed will have a better chance of performing well on this test.
If you are able to provide a small snack for the class, please send it in with your child or drop it off at the office. We will be testing full mornings or full afternoons with a short break in between tests. It will be helpful for students to have a small snack and something to drink during these break times.
Yearbook and Spring Pictures
Order forms are due for these as soon as possible. Pattengill spring pictures are on Thursday, April 16th.
Greenfield Village/Henry Ford Museum
Mrs. Embry and Mr. Hatt's classes will be taking a field trip to the Village or Museum (if it rains) at the end of May. More information to come...
If you are able to provide a small snack for the class, please send it in with your child or drop it off at the office. We will be testing full mornings or full afternoons with a short break in between tests. It will be helpful for students to have a small snack and something to drink during these break times.
Yearbook and Spring Pictures
Order forms are due for these as soon as possible. Pattengill spring pictures are on Thursday, April 16th.
Greenfield Village/Henry Ford Museum
Mrs. Embry and Mr. Hatt's classes will be taking a field trip to the Village or Museum (if it rains) at the end of May. More information to come...
Monday, February 23, 2015
Week 23
Welcome back! I hope everyone had a chance to rest up at least a bit over the mid-winter break. Spring break is about 6 weeks away and we have a lot to do between now and then. Please be sure to remind your child to read 30 minutes daily, complete all math homework, practice Xtramath (if they are still on the program) and practice M-Step.
M-Step is the replacement test for the MEAP. The Michigan Department of Education has recently uploaded a practice version that allows students to choose the grade level and test (Language Arts or math for fifth grade) to practice. There is a link to this on the right side of this page. The username and password are displayed for your child to type in. Practicing on this ahead of time will make taking the test less anxiety ridden and easier (hopefully) for to focus. You must use Google Chrome when working on the practice M-Step.
Read-A-Thon will begin this Friday, February 27. Your child will be bringing home information about this. Students at Pattengill can turn in one raffle ticket for every 1/2 hour that is read away from school. The last day to turn in raffle tickets will be the morning of Wednesday, March 11th. Forms for Read-A-Thon will be available on the school website no later than Wednesday, February 25th.
Science Fair is Thursday, February 26th from 6 - 7:30. Students should bring in their projects Thursday morning. They will be set up in the gym and each class will have an opportunity to walk through and look at projects. All students should be prepared to take home projects after the science fair evening event. If you are unable to attend the science fair your child can pick up their project on Friday from the classroom.
M-Step is the replacement test for the MEAP. The Michigan Department of Education has recently uploaded a practice version that allows students to choose the grade level and test (Language Arts or math for fifth grade) to practice. There is a link to this on the right side of this page. The username and password are displayed for your child to type in. Practicing on this ahead of time will make taking the test less anxiety ridden and easier (hopefully) for to focus. You must use Google Chrome when working on the practice M-Step.
Read-A-Thon will begin this Friday, February 27. Your child will be bringing home information about this. Students at Pattengill can turn in one raffle ticket for every 1/2 hour that is read away from school. The last day to turn in raffle tickets will be the morning of Wednesday, March 11th. Forms for Read-A-Thon will be available on the school website no later than Wednesday, February 25th.
Science Fair is Thursday, February 26th from 6 - 7:30. Students should bring in their projects Thursday morning. They will be set up in the gym and each class will have an opportunity to walk through and look at projects. All students should be prepared to take home projects after the science fair evening event. If you are unable to attend the science fair your child can pick up their project on Friday from the classroom.
Monday, February 9, 2015
Week 22
Parent Orientation for Tappan has been cancelled until further notice.
Please let your parents know and I will get back to you with some more date options once our principals make that decision.
Dear All,
With my most sincere apology, I am writing to tell you that Tappan is having to reschedule the Incoming Sixth Grade Parent Orientation. It will NOT be taking place on February 10th as first indicated (due to conflicts).
Again, I apologize for the inconvenience and confusion. I'll be in touch soon!
Marilyn K. Marion
Office Professional
Tappan Middle School
(734) 994-2012
Office Professional
Tappan Middle School
(734) 994-2012
Mid-Winter break: February 16 - 20
Science Fair: February 26, 6 - 7:30
Students should be working on their science fair projects as well as their biographies. Final biography presentations will begin the first week of March! The students have all of the information they need to be working on their biographies.
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