Week of February 2nd - February 6th
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Midterm Progress Reports
Midterm Progress Reports
Students will be coming home this Friday, February 6th with their midterm progress report. Please be sure to review this report, sign it, and have your child return it on their next school day. This is a great time to have conversations with your child about goals for third and fourth quarter.
Let's finish strong!
🌟 GLOW Party! 🌟
🌟 GLOW Party! 🌟
With the success of our Toiletry Drive for Open Door Mission, students reached the goal of having a Glow Party! This party will be held during students' specials time. We encourage students to wear white or neon colors the day of their party as part of a blacklight experience.
Here are the days of each class Glow Party.
Monday, February 9th
Thompson, Zuniga, Hohmann
Tuesday, February 10th
Larsen, Wismer
💟 Valentine's Day Party Plans 💟
💟 Valentine's Day Party Plans 💟
Our PTA and Parent Volunteers have done an amazing job organizing our upcoming Valentine's Day Party on Thursday, February 12th!
Our PTA and Parent Volunteers have done an amazing job organizing our upcoming Valentine's Day Party on Thursday, February 12th!
Students are invited to pass out Valentine's Day cards and treats before the party in their classroom.
Students are invited to create a Valentine's Day box for the party. We will be voting for "Most Creative" boy box and "Most Creative" girl box and will vote as a grade level for a final winner in each category.
Students are invited to wear a white t-shirt the day of the party to get signatures from classmates and friends!
Students are welcome to participate in each of these events, but participation is not required.
Any student that does not have a Valentine's Day box will be given the opportunity to decorate a bag to collect holiday cards and treats!
Upcoming Days Off - Mark Your Calendars!
Upcoming Days Off - Mark Your Calendars!
Friday, February 13th - No School
Friday, February 13th - No School
Monday, February 16th - No School
Celebrate Ramadan
Celebrate Ramadan
During this holy month of fasting, prayer, and reflection, we want to make sure we are mindful of any student that is celebrating Ramadan. If your child has any specific needs during this time, please feel free to reach out to your child's fifth grade teacher.
Baby Pictures Needed!
Baby Pictures Needed!
It's officially that time! If you have yet to send in a baby picture for your fifth grader, please be sure to do so as soon as possible. With yearbook deadlines fast approaching, we want to make sure everyone's picture is in the book. Pictures can be submitted to or emailed to your child's classroom teacher.
It's officially that time! If you have yet to send in a baby picture for your fifth grader, please be sure to do so as soon as possible. With yearbook deadlines fast approaching, we want to make sure everyone's picture is in the book. Pictures can be submitted to or emailed to your child's classroom teacher.
Order Your Yearbook
Time to order a yearbook!
When the end of the year rolls around, many fifth graders want a yearbook to commemorate their final year of elementary school.
Visit treering.com/validate to order a Wheeler yearbook today!
Please note - extras may not always be printed for a last minute purchase.
Order as soon as you can.
Winter Weather & Recess Guidelines
As temperatures continue to drop, please help your fifth grader dress warmly for school. Cold weather can pose safety concerns, and we appreciate your support in keeping students protected.
When the "feels like" temperature is 32 degrees or below, students must wear a winter coat to participate in outdoor recess. Students who do not have a coat will be asked to check the lost and found for one to use. If a coat is not available, the student will remain indoors during recess. If your child is in need of a winter coat, please reach out to their homeroom teacher. We are happy to assist you!
Phones & Watches
Phones & Watches
We know that some fifth graders may receive their own cell phone and/or smart watch over the holiday break. A reminder that cell phones and watches need to be turned off and left in backpacks during the school day. If you need to be in contact with your 5th grader during school hours, please email their classroom teacher or call the office.
We know that some fifth graders may receive their own cell phone and/or smart watch over the holiday break. A reminder that cell phones and watches need to be turned off and left in backpacks during the school day. If you need to be in contact with your 5th grader during school hours, please email their classroom teacher or call the office.
(More information is in the Parents/Student handbook)
(More information is in the Parents/Student handbook)
Thank you for helping us keep down the distractions in our classrooms!
💙 Homeroom Parents for the Year 💙
💙 Homeroom Parents for the Year 💙
Our 5th-grade room parents for this school year are:
Traci Gemberling
tgemberling@gmail.com
Larsen
Jackie Davis
jackiegdavis14@gmail.com
Hohmann
Kaylin Cavalli
kaylin.cavalli@gmail.com
Thompson
Gina Marchio
gina.m.marchio@gmail.com
Wismer
Michele Cooper-Morrison
michele.cooper-morrison@outlook.com
Zuniga
To be sure you're getting classroom information on things like classroom parties, classroom volunteer opportunities, group gifts, and more, please be sure to enter your info in the PTA directory via the link below.
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Volunteer for WatchDOGS & SuperMOMS!
Volunteer for WatchDOGS & SuperMOMS!
Would you like to spend some time helping students and teachers while being a role model? The WatchDOGS & SuperMOMS program has begun! You can sign up to help Wheeler HERE.
Have questions? Please feel free to email our Admin Intern, Mrs. Kochsmeier at: kmkochsmeier@mpsomaha.org
iPads
iPads
All 5th grade iPads will ONLY go home when students have specific school assignments to complete. If that is the case, students will sign out their iPad with their classroom teacher. On all other days, they will be plugged in and charged at school. We are intentional about building iPad responsibility and we hold 5th graders to high expectations on their devices.
All 5th grade iPads will ONLY go home when students have specific school assignments to complete. If that is the case, students will sign out their iPad with their classroom teacher. On all other days, they will be plugged in and charged at school. We are intentional about building iPad responsibility and we hold 5th graders to high expectations on their devices.
Spelling
Spelling
In 5th grade, spelling is an important part of our curriculum. Our goal is to make spelling a more integral part of students' everyday writing and part of the editing and revising process. We will work on a specific spelling pattern each week and focus on practicing the pattern, looking at the word in the context of a sentence, and applying the pattern to our original writing.
In 5th grade, spelling is an important part of our curriculum. Our goal is to make spelling a more integral part of students' everyday writing and part of the editing and revising process. We will work on a specific spelling pattern each week and focus on practicing the pattern, looking at the word in the context of a sentence, and applying the pattern to our original writing.
MPS Grading Scale
MPS Grading Scale
Planners
Planners
Each 5th grader has a planner that will be filled out each day. Planners should be checked at home for homework assignments, upcoming tests, and other important information. Please sign your child's planner each night.
Band & Orchestra
Band & Orchestra
Band and Orchestra lesson and concert information can always be found on our Band and Orchestra page you can find HERE.
Band and Orchestra lesson and concert information can always be found on our Band and Orchestra page you can find HERE.
Water Bottles & Snacks
Water Bottles & Snacks
Double check that your child is bringing a water bottle to school with them every day. There is a bottle filling station close to our classrooms.
Double check that your child is bringing a water bottle to school with them every day. There is a bottle filling station close to our classrooms.
Water bottles should only have water in them - flavoring needs to stay at home. Thank you!
Students can bring a healthy snack to school that can be finished quickly so we can continue our learning.
Students can bring a healthy snack to school that can be finished quickly so we can continue our learning.
An important note: all snacks should be peanut and tree nut free. Snacks that have peanuts or tree nuts as an ingredient will be returned home with the student.
Guidance Services
Guidance Services
Meet Ms. Victoria Reynolds, who serves our school community in a dual role as both School Psychologist and Guidance Counselor. With a deep commitment to supporting both students and families, Ms. Reynolds is here to provide a range of services aimed at fostering academic success, emotional well-being, and personal growth.
Meet Ms. Victoria Reynolds, who serves our school community in a dual role as both School Psychologist and Guidance Counselor. With a deep commitment to supporting both students and families, Ms. Reynolds is here to provide a range of services aimed at fostering academic success, emotional well-being, and personal growth.
Reynolds Intro letter (1).pdfPTA Information
PTA Information
We’d love to have you join us this year to help keep the Wheeler community strong.
Click here to become a PTA member: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/2024-25-pta-membership/
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