May News
Dear Parents,
It always seems that the end of the school year sneaks up on me! I have done this before, and I know it is coming, but somehow time seems to move faster at the end of the school year.
Also, it is not unusual for students to have multiple feelings and emotions about the end of the school year. Many are excited for the summer break, some are fearful about middle school, and a lot of students are sad about not being able to see friends or teachers. With all of these feelings going on, sometimes students become more emotional. Please keep talking with your child about the changes he/she will be facing--your support is very powerful to your child.
This month, I am asking families for any used books that can be donated to our class library. If you have any 5th grade level books that are no longer needed at home, I would love to add them to my collection of books in the classroom. Thank you!
As the year comes to a close in the next 5 weeks, there are many important events to keep track of, here is what to expect:
May 1st: Module 6 Math Test
Concepts from lessons 1-12 in Module 6
May 5th: Hart Middle School Field Trip
A short field trip to meet our pen pals and learn about life in middle school! The field trip is in the morning and we will be back at Lydiksen for lunch.
May 6th: 5th grade Choral Music Concert; 2:15 - 2:45 in the MPR
Our amazing music teacher, Mrs. Kang, has helped the students prepare for their Choral Music Concert.
May 8th: Silent Reading Book Test; Turn in medication for Science Camp
This will be the final silent reading book test of the year; students will have “choice” silent reading in class for the remainder of the year.
Turn in any medication that your student will need at science camp. Medicine must be in the original container with directions.
May 12th - 15th: Science Camp:
Arrive by 9:15 on Tuesday, May 12th; the buses will leave at 10am
Students need to bring a sack lunch for the first day of camp
Students check in at the classroom with their backpack; leave luggage and sleeping bag by the bus and the high school cabin leaders will load it onto the bus. It doesn’t matter which bus the luggage gets put on--they are all going to the same science camp!
The students will walk out to the buses a little before 10am; parents can say goodbye, but please do not board the bus to take more pictures.
We should return to Lydiksen around 12:30pm on Friday, May 15th. Students are dismissed to go home after we arrive (they will be tired).
May 21st: Band/Strings Performance
This is the final day of band & strings at Lydiksen. Come watch as our 5th grade musicians show off the hard work they have put into learning this new skill this year! The performance will begin at 2:20pm. If students borrowed a school district instrument, it will be turned in after the performance.
May 22nd: Minimum Day:
Students will be dismissed at 12:10
May 25th: Memorial Day Holiday
No School!
May 28th: 5th Grade Pool Party
We will be going to the San Ramon Aquatic Park (9900 Broadmoor Dr, San Ramon, 94583). Students will need a sack lunch, towel, sunscreen and swimwear. No pool toys or electronics. There will be additional snacks provided. We will leave Lydiksen at 9:30 and return at 1:20. Chaperones: Arrive at Lydiksen at 9:25 to leave, and then return to the pool at 12:50pm in the afternoon.
May 29th: Last day of school
5th grade Clap Out 10am. The Clap Out is a school-wide activity where the 5th grade students walk down a “human tunnel” of Lydiksen students, teachers and parents on their way to Field Day. Parents are welcome to come cheer on our 5th graders! The clap should begin at approximately 10:00am and will be on the blacktop following the lower grade’s Field Day. After the Clap Out; the 5th grade students will participate in their final Field Day.
Field day and minimum day (dismissal at 12:10)
Thanks for a great year!
Mr. Maloney