Weekly Newsletter
Greetings Fabulous 5th Grade Parents!
Here is the weekly newsletter for Apr 29 - May 3
Greetings Fabulous 5th Grade Parents!
Woo hoo!! STAAR is done and our STEM projects continue! Ask your 5th grader about the CATO flight decks they built this week and what elevons do for an airplane! We are excited for Field Day next Friday! Here's what we are up to next week:
UPCOMING TOPICS
Math: STEM
Science: STEM
Social Studies: World War II
Reading: End of Year Reading Assessments
Writing: Graphic Novels
GRADES THIS WEEK
Mon Apr 29: Math - Flight Deck Group Grade
Mon Apr 29: Reading - Reader Response
Tue Apr 30: Science - Airplane Elevons CER
Thu May 2: Writing - Graphic Novels Due/Spelling Test
Thu May 2: Social Studies - Space Race Short Answer
HOMEWORK
Math: none
Science: none
Reading: Be sure to read at home for 30 minutes daily
Writing: Study your spelling words Spelling List - Week of April 29
ANNOUNCEMENTS
STEM SUPPLIES NEEDED!
Dear Parents: We are in need of STEM Supplies for the next few weeks! We really need shoe boxes!!
We will be continuing our STEM projects during the next two weeks. It has been such a fun, hands-on way to take them through the STEM design process of asking the problem, brainstorming solutions, planning designs, collecting materials and building model, testing and recording, and finally improving.
Here is the list:
Rolls of string
Cardboard tubes (paper towel, toilet paper, wrapping paper, etc)
Clean popsicle/craft sticks
Rubber bands
Egg cartons
Plastic cutlery (like from take-out meals)
Pipe cleaners
Wire hangers
Please send in any of these items that you may have around the house. Do not buy anything!! Thank you so much for supporting STEM at Riddle!!
FIELD DAY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!
Please see this attachment for more information: Field Day Volunteers Needed!
TEACHER APPRECIATION DONATE-A-MEAL
Attention Riddle Elementary Parents! Join us in showing our incredible Riddle Elementary staff some love and appreciation through our Donate-A-Meal program! The program will run from April 5th to May 4th. You have the opportunity to support our hardworking teachers and staff by providing them with a delicious meal through Scotty P’s during Teacher Appreciation Week (meals will be provided to staff on May 8th).
Imagine the joy on your child's teacher's face when they don't have to worry about planning or preparing lunch, thanks to your generous support. Let's come together as a community to shower our amazing staff with the love and appreciation they deserve. For just $12 plus tax per meal, you can make a difference in their day and show them how much we value their dedication to our children's education. Whether it's one meal or more, every contribution counts! Use this link to make your donation: Donate-a-Meal.
Have any questions about the Donate-A-Meal program? Feel free to reach out to tjtimbs@sbcglobal.net for more information. Let's make May 8th a day to remember for our Riddle Elementary staff! Thank you for your support and generosity.
Warm regards,
Riddle PTA
IMPORTANT DATES
May 3: Field Day
May 6-10: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 9: Mrs. Tollinger's Retirement Party (4 pm)
May 13: 5th Grade EOY Field Trip - Urban Air
May 16: 5th Grade Celebration/Slideshow (9 am)
Teacher Contact Information:
Grieser: griesera@friscoisd.org (ELAR/Math/Sci)
Tollinger: tollingm@friscoisd.org (Math/Science)
Landers: landersi@friscoisd.org (ELAR)
Papizan: papizana@friscoisd.org (Math/Science)
Sprinkle: sprinkles@friscoisd.org (ELAR)