Beginning Oct. 1st, emails will be sent to families when there is information to communicate that can not be found on Parent Square.
Week 8: September 25-28
Important Dates
September 28 Picture Day (our class 10:17 am)
October 24 Virtual Field Trip, Griffith Observatories "Search for Water"
October 31 Halloween Parade 8:30; Class Party 9-10
Week 7: September 18-22
Important Dates
September 22 Kids Against Hunger Packing Event 9:50-10:30
September 28 Picture Day
October 17 Virtual Field Trip, Griffith Observatories "Search for Water"
October 31 Halloween Parade 8:30; Class Party 9-10
Week 6: September 11-15
Important Dates
September 11-15 Book Fair in MPR
Week 4: August 28 - September 1
Important Dates
August 30- Lydiksen Disco Bingo!
September 4 - Labor Day, no school
September 15 - Minimum Day, dismissal at 12:10 only;y for grades 9-12
Week 3: August 21-25
Important Dates
August 23 - Band and Strings Assembly to demonstrate instruments
August 30- Lydiksen Disco Bingo!
September 4 - Labor Day, no school
September 15 - Minimum Day, dismissal at 12:10
We need your help!
Lydiksen will have Disco Bingo in the multi-purpose room on Wednesday, August 30th.
The 5th-grade team would like to do some fundraising for Science Camp by selling water and snacks at Disco Bingo. We are looking for parents to volunteer at our concession stand. Please use the Signup Genius link if you are interested in helping out:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F4AA8A92CAAFE3-disco
Science Camp
Science Camp contributions are due on September 8th. The fair share contribution is $432 per student and can be paid on Future Fund, or you can send a check to Lydiksen PFC. Some companies may do an educational match program for school donations. Please check to see if your employer will do this. Lydiksen will attend Science Camp from Monday, May 13 - Thursday, May 16. Parent Video
Book Orders due 9/13
Book orders can be placed online at https://orders.scholastic.com/GTDPZ. Place an order of $25 or more, and you can pick a FREE $5 book (use code READS at checkout).
Week 2: August 17-18
Announcements
Please complete this Parent Input Form. I value your input and partnership.
August 15 Back-to-School Night 5:30 - 6:15 pm in Room B2
August 17 Science Camp Informational meeting 5:30 - 6 pm on Google Meet (link shared on 8/13)
Schedule
Students will be dismissed at 2 pm Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays through Friday, Aug. 18. Wednesday schedules stay the same. After August 18, we resume our regular Bell Schedule.
Students are taking the MAP reading and math assessments Tuesday and Wednesday this week. These assessments help me to know what students' academic needs are. You can find additional information about the MAP Assessment on the district website.
Week 1: August 10-11
Announcements
Welcome to 5th grade! I am excited to embark on this educational journey with your child. Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns. I look forward to meeting you all on Back-to-School Night on August 15th, 5:30 - 6:15 pm.
Schedule
Students will be dismissed at 2 pm Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays through Friday, Aug. 18. Wednesday schedules stay the same. After August 18, we resume our regular Bell Schedule.
Students are taking the MAP reading and math assessments next week. These assessments help me to know what students' academic needs are. You can find additional information about the MAP Assessment on the district website.
Please complete this Parent Input Form. I value your input and partnership.
Student Homework
THURSDAY
Read for 20 minutes. Record on your reading log (student will receive a hard copy on 8/10.) Bring your log to school every day. (OPTIONAL TODAY)
Remind parents: Back-to-School Night Aug. 15, 5:30 pm
Charge Chromebook. Bring it to school every day!