Ms.

Wagoner’s Peek at the Week

May 2011

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9 10 11 12 13
Day 3 – Gym Day 1 – Music Day 2 – Spanish Day 3 – Gym Day 1 – Music
Environments
MAP TEST (Reading)
MCA MATH TEST PATROL PICNIC 9:30-10:30am
9:30-10:30am 9:30am – 1:30pm
(dress for weather) F.A.D. 
CAMP Journal Page Due Buddies
DARE
PAYMENT
DUE!!! PTO meeting
6:30pm

PATROL UPDATE IMPORTANT DATES: SPRING TESTING DATES

The Orange team has taken over duties
for the last time this year. They will be
training in the 4th grade patrols next
week so they can take over duties while
we are at camp. We will be attending
the Patrol Picnic on Tuesday, rain or
shine. Please wear your class t-shirt (we
will get them on Monday). Permission
slips and payment for ValleyFair (June
1st) should be returned by May 27.
 5/9: MCA Math Testing
 5/9: Camp Payment Due
 5/10: Patrol Picnic (9:30-1:30)
 5/13: MAP Test (Reading)
 5/16-19: Camp Widji
 5/20: School Carnival
6:00-8:00pm
 5/25: 5th Grade Track and Field Day
 5/27: MAP Test (Math)
 5/30: NO SCHOOL (Memorial Day)
 6/8: Graduation 6:00pm
Fifth graders are almost done with testing
this spring. It is very important that
students are present at school these days
and get plenty of rest the night before. We
are confident that students will do well!!
Ms. Wagoner’s Class Test Schedule
MCA MATH – May 9
MAP Reading – May 13
MAP Math – May 27

CLASS WEBSITE:
We have set up a website for all the 5th grade classes this year. Please check it out!

http://www.fifthgradeteam.weebly.com
 WHAT HAVE WE BEEN UP TO?
In math this week, we continued to
practice for the MCA test and review important
concepts from this year.
We also began our new IB Unit of
Inquiry titled Environments. The central idea of
this planner is that all living things depend on
the conditions in their environment. This week
we discussed living and non-living things. We
also talked about the water cycle and the four
basic needs of all living things. Students began
learning about different environments found all
over the world – including oceans, deserts,
rainforests, and coral reefs.
We also started our final book club of
the year. Our class is reading the book Hatchet
by Gary Paulsen. This adventurous book about
outdoor survival fits right in with our
Environments planner. Please note that there
may be some days where students have
homework for this book club.
This week in DARE, Officer Just
reviewed important facts about alcohol use.
Students were quite excited to try on the ‘fatal
vision’ goggles. Officer Just will soon be
explaining the DARE Essay that each student
will have to write before the end of the year.
Next week, we finish up most of our
testing and prepare for our camp trip. Have a
great weekend and Happy Mother’s Day! 
GRADES
We are past the halfway point of our third
trimester. Please log-in to Skyward Family
Access to check your child’s grades. If you
would like a paper copy of his/her progress,
please contact your child’s teacher.
ROOM 114 – CLASS NEWS
5th GRADE GRADUATION
Wednesday, June 9th, 6:00pm
We are looking forward to this
celebration and hope that all fifth graders
are able to attend. The entire celebration
will be approximately one hour long.
Please let your child’s teacher know if
your son or daughter is unable to attend
this event.
We also encourage you and your family to
attend Portfolio night before graduation.
Testing out the Fatal Vision goggles in DARE
Please stop by your child’s classroom
anytime between 5:00 and 5:45pm.
During this time, your child will share
some of the great work he/she has
accomplished this year.
CAMP IS COMING!!
May 16 – May 19
Important reminders will be sent home
next week regarding camp. Please
remember that your remaining camp
balance is due on MONDAY, MAY 9.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Sarah Wagoner
Enjoying a nice spring day in our new DARE sunglasses Room 114
(651) 407-7600 x1610
sjwago@wbl.whitebear.k12.mn.us