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Update 2/25 |
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By Laney Powers on
2/25/2008
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Please note that the end of the second trimester is this Friday, February 29th. Please check PowerSchool to make sure that your child has turned in any missing assignments. Report cards will be sent out sometime in mid to late March. On Monday we will begin a new specials rotation with Spanish and Computers!
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February 11th, 2008 |
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By Laney Powers on
2/11/2008
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Many of the students have been picking up on the current adult issues surrounding the school. It is hard as a teacher to field and discuss some of their questions, and I don’t feel it is appropriate for me to talk to them as a class. I do want you to be aware that they are overhearing parents discussing things, so that you may speak to them as you feel it is necessary.
Please note that my role at Stargate is first and foremost being a teacher. I am not in a position to discuss my personal views or your personal views on the political climate. It puts me in an awkward situation. As a parent I hope that you will respect this. I care about each and every one of your children and want what is best for them. Thank you!
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Update 1/10 |
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By Laney Powers on
1/10/2008
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I hope that everyone had a wonderful vacation and has been able to get back into the routine of things. We have picked up right where we left off, and it has been so nice being with the kids again. The Moon Phases Calendar homework was due Monday, January 7. If your child has not returned it yet, it can still be turned in for partial credit. On Monday, January 14 I will be sending home their next assignment. It is not due until Monday, January 28. This Tuesday we will be taking a field trip to Fiske Planetarium. Please remember to send your student to school with a sack lunch that day. I look forward to visiting with all of you at conferences. See you soon!
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Update 12/6/07 |
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By Laney Powers on
12/6/2007
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Today we went to the Book Fair Blizzard, and the kids had a great time purchasing things and creating wish lists. I want to thank those of you who donated a book to our classroom library. We have enjoyed reading them! As you know, in theme we are studying Earth, Moon and Sun. Today we were able to create a scaled model of the sun, Earth and moon. The students were surprised to see how large the sun actually is, and we talked about why it appears so small in the sky. Next Thursday the 1/2 classes will begin a holiday unit which will be finished before break. Each teacher will be teaching something different, and the classes will rotate to every teacher by Thursday, December 20th. For my lesson I am in need of volunteers who would like to cut out poinsettia petals. I will be teaching this lesson to about 150 students, so I need a lot of petals! Please let me know if you would like to help. This is something you could take home and do in front of your favorite sitcom (my strategy)! I hope you have a wonderful we ...
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Quick Update: November 28 |
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By Laney Powers on
11/28/2007
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In theme we will be taking our Force, Balance and Motion test on Monday, December 3rd. As you know the first trimester ended last Tuesday, and report cards will be sent out on Monday, December 10th!
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Tuesday, November 13th |
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By Laney Powers on
11/13/2007
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It was so nice seeing many of you at the Gala! Thanks again to everyone who made a donation. Mrs. Barclay did a great job organizing the baskets, and we raised a lot of money! I will be out this Friday, November 16th as well as Monday and Tuesday of next week. Mrs. Painter will be subbing for all of my classes, and the kids are really excited to have her be their teacher! We have also welcomed a new student to our class this week. His name is Mark, and he is a first grader! I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving vacation, and I look forward to seeing you after the break!
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Friday, October 26 |
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By Laney Powers on
10/26/2007
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Our field trip to Berry Patch Farms was quite the adventure. Thanks so much to the volunteers who were a huge help! I hope you're enjoying carving the pumpkins. Please read my newsletter regarding Halloween. The kids are getting really excited to show everyone their costumes! Have a great weekend! Go Rockies!
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Week of 10/15 |
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By Laney Powers on
10/17/2007
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It was so nice seeing all of you at conferences! Your support is greatly needed and appreciated! This week we will continue our study of maps and globes, and I love that some of the kids are bringing in maps they've come across outside of school. We will be visiting Berry Patch Farms next Thursday, so please make sure that your child has a coat and a sack lunch. Thanks to all of you for your gala basket donations. We have received some great items. I hope you enjoy your week. Fall is definately in the air!
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Week of 10/1/07 |
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By Laney Powers on
10/3/2007
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We have had a very busy week trying to finish up our family unit! We all enjoyed having the students share their family photos, and the family member interviews were so interesting. I wish that I were able to ask my grandparents some of those questions! I hope you enjoyed helping your children with the interviews (I definately appreciate it!), and I think they are great keepsakes! The teachers are getting ready for conferences, and we are doing our best to accommodate everyone. I look forward to seeing you all soon! :)
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Update: Week of 9/24 |
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By Laney Powers on
9/26/2007
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This week we have been very busy with our family unit! The students have been researching the countries where their families originated from. I have been very impressed by their ability and enthusiasm with this project, and I want to thank all of you for the work you have done with them at home! Recently the 1/2 team has received questions regarding the school's policy on volunteers and absences. I have attached a copy of the Stargate Community Handbook under the documents section of my webpage. I will also continue to post my reading log, spelling packets and math homework there as well! :)
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