Dear Parent(s),
Tomorrow, students will submit a functional essay for a set of directions/instructions. They've had approximately three weeks to complete the assignment. Furthermore, to motivate the students to provide their best effort and performance on all written challenges, including state testing, the number of points for future essays will increase from 40 points to 80 points. This change will be implemented after the holiday break.
During the holiday break, your children are encouraged to read on a daily basis. I wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season.
Thank you,
Jason Herring
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Monday, November 22, 2010
November 22, 2010
Dear Parent(s),
On November 29th, progress reports will be sent home. Often, undesirable grades are due to a lack of completing assignments; therefore, please monitor and encouragement your child to complete all assignments.
During the holiday break, from 11/24/10 to 11/28/10, students will complete the publishing of their expository,career essays. This is to be written as a friendly letter.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at (602)442-8791, and I will return your call as soon as possible.
Enjoy the holiday break,
J. Herring
On November 29th, progress reports will be sent home. Often, undesirable grades are due to a lack of completing assignments; therefore, please monitor and encouragement your child to complete all assignments.
During the holiday break, from 11/24/10 to 11/28/10, students will complete the publishing of their expository,career essays. This is to be written as a friendly letter.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at (602)442-8791, and I will return your call as soon as possible.
Enjoy the holiday break,
J. Herring
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
October 27th
Dear Parent(s),
Next week, students will begin an essay which will focus on a career of their choice. At this time, students are conducting research in the computer lab in reference to these choices. It is important that the students discover the daily responsibilities and struggles of working within such occupations in order to develop depth within thier essays. Therefore, encourage your child to seek any additional information from resources which are easily accessible outside of school.
Thank you,
J. Herring
Next week, students will begin an essay which will focus on a career of their choice. At this time, students are conducting research in the computer lab in reference to these choices. It is important that the students discover the daily responsibilities and struggles of working within such occupations in order to develop depth within thier essays. Therefore, encourage your child to seek any additional information from resources which are easily accessible outside of school.
Thank you,
J. Herring
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
September 14th
Dear Parent(s),
Welcome to a new year! Currently, the students are receiving instruction on weekly spelling/vocabulary words taken from multiple narrative short stories which are read and discussed with the theme of "reliance" and a full range of literary and comprehension skills. Students are also receiving instruction toward developing multiple grammar skills, including the ability to edit sentences for run-ons/fragments and to develop a variety of sentence types. Furthermore, students are beginning to draft an essay for the most memorable event in their lives.
It's extremely important that your child complete all of their assignments to the best of their ability. All assignments will be reflected on progress reports and quarterly report cards.
Thank you,
Jason Herring
Welcome to a new year! Currently, the students are receiving instruction on weekly spelling/vocabulary words taken from multiple narrative short stories which are read and discussed with the theme of "reliance" and a full range of literary and comprehension skills. Students are also receiving instruction toward developing multiple grammar skills, including the ability to edit sentences for run-ons/fragments and to develop a variety of sentence types. Furthermore, students are beginning to draft an essay for the most memorable event in their lives.
It's extremely important that your child complete all of their assignments to the best of their ability. All assignments will be reflected on progress reports and quarterly report cards.
Thank you,
Jason Herring
Thursday, May 20, 2010
May 20, 2009
Dear Parent(s),
Next week, 5/24/10-5/27/10, is the last week of school for the 2009-2010 school year. The last day, Thursday, May 27th, is a minimum day. Dismissal is at 1:00.
During the week, I plan to show a movie to help students review how to identify multiple themes within stories. A consent letter will be sent home tomorrow, 5/21/10, detailing the content of the movie.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me (602)442-8791, and I will return your call as soon as possible.
Thank you,
Jason Herring
Next week, 5/24/10-5/27/10, is the last week of school for the 2009-2010 school year. The last day, Thursday, May 27th, is a minimum day. Dismissal is at 1:00.
During the week, I plan to show a movie to help students review how to identify multiple themes within stories. A consent letter will be sent home tomorrow, 5/21/10, detailing the content of the movie.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me (602)442-8791, and I will return your call as soon as possible.
Thank you,
Jason Herring
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
April 20, 2010
Dear Parent(s),
AIMS testing is over! Furthermore, I'm ecstatic to report that my class had perfect attendance during the week of testing, and as a school, we came close to perfect.
Beginning this week, we are continuing our literature study of The Giver, traversing a unit on astronomy in science, and in social studies, we are beginning to understand why labor unions developed in the late 19th century. Students are reviewing algebraic skills and will soon expand those skills. Furthermore, students are composing an expository essay for P.E.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at (602)442-9791, and I will return your call as soon as possible.
Thank you,
Jason Herring
AIMS testing is over! Furthermore, I'm ecstatic to report that my class had perfect attendance during the week of testing, and as a school, we came close to perfect.
Beginning this week, we are continuing our literature study of The Giver, traversing a unit on astronomy in science, and in social studies, we are beginning to understand why labor unions developed in the late 19th century. Students are reviewing algebraic skills and will soon expand those skills. Furthermore, students are composing an expository essay for P.E.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at (602)442-9791, and I will return your call as soon as possible.
Thank you,
Jason Herring
Thursday, April 1, 2010
AIMS Testing
Dear Parent(s),
The week of AIMS testing will be from April 12th to April 16th. The weekly schedule is as follows:
Monday (April 12th): Writing
Tuesday (April 13th): Math/Reading
Wednesday (April 14th): Math/Reading
Thursday (April 15th): Math/Reading
Friday (April 16th): Science (Only for 4th and 8th grade students)
Testing will begin at 8:30 each day. Therefore, please make sure that your child arrives to on time. Perfect attendance during the testing week will positively contribute to your child's success.
Thank you,
Jason Herring
The week of AIMS testing will be from April 12th to April 16th. The weekly schedule is as follows:
Monday (April 12th): Writing
Tuesday (April 13th): Math/Reading
Wednesday (April 14th): Math/Reading
Thursday (April 15th): Math/Reading
Friday (April 16th): Science (Only for 4th and 8th grade students)
Testing will begin at 8:30 each day. Therefore, please make sure that your child arrives to on time. Perfect attendance during the testing week will positively contribute to your child's success.
Thank you,
Jason Herring
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Parent Conferences
Dear Parent(s),
Parent/Teacher conferences will be conducted during the week of March 29th. On Wednesday, March 31, conference times will be from 1:00 to 7:00. Furthermore, on Thursday, April 1st, conference times will be from 1:00 to 3:30. At each conference, the 3rd Quarter academic progress of your child will be discussed. The parent will also receive a report card copy of the 3rd Quarter grades.
To schedule a conference day and time, please complete the conference sign-up sheet that will be sent home with your child on 3/26/10. Preferred conference days and times will be given to the student(s)in the order in which they are returned.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at (602) 442-8791, and I will return your call as soon as possible.
Thank you,
Jason Herring
Parent/Teacher conferences will be conducted during the week of March 29th. On Wednesday, March 31, conference times will be from 1:00 to 7:00. Furthermore, on Thursday, April 1st, conference times will be from 1:00 to 3:30. At each conference, the 3rd Quarter academic progress of your child will be discussed. The parent will also receive a report card copy of the 3rd Quarter grades.
To schedule a conference day and time, please complete the conference sign-up sheet that will be sent home with your child on 3/26/10. Preferred conference days and times will be given to the student(s)in the order in which they are returned.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at (602) 442-8791, and I will return your call as soon as possible.
Thank you,
Jason Herring
Friday, February 26, 2010
Schedule Modification
Dear Parent(s),
With AIMS testing approaching in April, next week will begin a four week review on key concepts and skills. New skills will also be taught within Math, Science, Reading, Writing, and Spelling. Ultimately, many subjects will be integrated, and the Social Studies curriculum will be reduced until AIMS testing has been completed.
Students will also take a break from the literary unit on The Giver to traverse a unit on poetry. The majority of instruction will implement the AIMS Buckle Down Workbooks and Practice Tests so that students can familiarize themselves with a variety of test question formats.
Thank you,
Jason Herring
With AIMS testing approaching in April, next week will begin a four week review on key concepts and skills. New skills will also be taught within Math, Science, Reading, Writing, and Spelling. Ultimately, many subjects will be integrated, and the Social Studies curriculum will be reduced until AIMS testing has been completed.
Students will also take a break from the literary unit on The Giver to traverse a unit on poetry. The majority of instruction will implement the AIMS Buckle Down Workbooks and Practice Tests so that students can familiarize themselves with a variety of test question formats.
Thank you,
Jason Herring
Thursday, February 11, 2010
February 11, 2010
Dear Parent(s),
Students will take a field trip to Flagstaff on Friday, February 12th. Permission forms have been sent home. The purpose of the trip is to apply Social Sudies, Science, and Language Arts skills within an authentic setting. Ultimately, students will conduct a scavenger hunt with guided questions in regard to the following: weathering, erosion, water conservation, and the economic impact of snow on Arizona. Furthermore, students will compose poems that reflect the environment of Flagstaff and their experiences.
Spelling: Students are continuing to syllabicate, mark spelling rules, define through context, and determine the part of speech from a variety of words that have been selected from The Giver.
Reading: Next week students will begin Chapter 7 of The Giver. They'll continue to monitor their comprehension and fluency through paired-readings that are coupled with guided questions.
Writing: Students are composing weekly reflections on The Giver. The majority of the reflections are written as persuasive essays. Simultaneously, students are developing arguments for a larger essay that will encapsulate the theme of "individuality."
Math: Students are simplifying expressions and solving algebraic equations. Next week they'll begin to integrate these skills with geometry.
Social Studies: Students are developing an expository essay on Reconstruction. Specifically, they are developing details and effects in regard to the struggles associated with Reconstruction.
Science: Students are receiving instruction on water as a renewable resource and discovering the importance of conservation.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me, and I will return your call as soon as possible.
Thank you,
Jason Herring
Students will take a field trip to Flagstaff on Friday, February 12th. Permission forms have been sent home. The purpose of the trip is to apply Social Sudies, Science, and Language Arts skills within an authentic setting. Ultimately, students will conduct a scavenger hunt with guided questions in regard to the following: weathering, erosion, water conservation, and the economic impact of snow on Arizona. Furthermore, students will compose poems that reflect the environment of Flagstaff and their experiences.
Spelling: Students are continuing to syllabicate, mark spelling rules, define through context, and determine the part of speech from a variety of words that have been selected from The Giver.
Reading: Next week students will begin Chapter 7 of The Giver. They'll continue to monitor their comprehension and fluency through paired-readings that are coupled with guided questions.
Writing: Students are composing weekly reflections on The Giver. The majority of the reflections are written as persuasive essays. Simultaneously, students are developing arguments for a larger essay that will encapsulate the theme of "individuality."
Math: Students are simplifying expressions and solving algebraic equations. Next week they'll begin to integrate these skills with geometry.
Social Studies: Students are developing an expository essay on Reconstruction. Specifically, they are developing details and effects in regard to the struggles associated with Reconstruction.
Science: Students are receiving instruction on water as a renewable resource and discovering the importance of conservation.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me, and I will return your call as soon as possible.
Thank you,
Jason Herring
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