VEJAR ELEMENTARY CLASS OF 2017 Fifth Grade End of the Year Information 2017
PHOTO MEMORIES Panorama Class Photo and Spring Pictures Tuesday February 28, 2017 $10 to $40 Yearbook Dedications $10 for 3.5 X 2 inches (business card size) $20 for 3.5 X 4 inches $25 for the yearbook Submit by Mar 3 with a personal message and photo.
March 21 Science only Pilot Test No Scores will be given NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE TEST Approximately one hour on the computer
March 23, 2017 Open House: 6:00 7:30 ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A 5 TH GRADER? Join us in the MPR to test your skills Are you smarter than a 5 th grader???? Start studying now!
CALIFORNIA STATE TESTING April 17-21 (5 th grade), 7 hours of testing Common Core State Standards Computer Adaptive Technology English Language Arts and Literacy and Math http://www.smarterbalanced.org/assessments/samplequestions/
SIXTH GRADE MATH PLACEMENT Exam to be given after April 24 (exact date to be determined by middle school and district office) 6 th grade counselors place students based upon placement exam score, SBAC scores, grades, and Vejar teacher recommendation Suzanne Middle School will contact you regarding placement. Changes can be discussed with Suzanne staff in the fall
SUZANNE MIDDLE SCHOOL ORIENTATION May 9: field trip during the school day To be followed by a picnic at Suzanne Park Picnic includes snacks only, need parent volunteers May 9: Parent orientation 7:00 pm Registration in August Selecting Electives South Pointe and Chaparral orientation dates TBD. If you are attending a school other than Suzanne, let Mrs. Gostel know. Purple and blue forms
RILEY S FARM FIELD TRIP May 15, all day Colonial Village Revolutionary War Reenactment Parent Volunteers limited, $20.00 per adult Parents take own cars Children already paid for Yellow and goldenrod forms
HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT One and a half hour lesson on May 19. Boys will be taught by Mr. Lantow, and guest male teacher from Suzanne. Girls by Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Wood, Mrs. Baker. Lesson covers body changes, hygiene Video can be previewed by parents. Make an appointment with Mrs. Gostel to schedule a preview in the office. Students must bring in a permission slip to participate - salmon
May 23, 8:30-10:00 FIFTH GRADE AWARDS ASSEMBLY Awards for academics, citizenship, leadership, attendance Performance by band and vocal music Not a graduation ceremony All parents welcome
State Fair, 10:45-12:00 OTHER ACTIVITIES ON MAY 23 See facts, food, and pictures about our great 50 states. Early Out Day 1:25 Dismissal
FIFTH GRADE PARTY May 24: 10:45-2:00 Parent helpers needed to organize 8:00-10:45 set up, 2:00-3:00 clean up Past parties included: water play, food, DJ, games, prizes Sign up sheet to help on packet cover sheet pink form T-shirts: Includes class of 2017 and all students names Donations are accepted for the t-shirt and party
5 th Grade Year- End Celebration May 24 th, 2017
Cost Costs based on 2016 party: $2,673 Item/Event Estimated Cost Parent Lead 2 Giant Waterslides Jump Connection $458.00 626-969-8192 Laser Tag Lazer Xpress 626-338-5085 $315.00 Add. Insurance for Event Myers-Stevens& Tohey 800-827-4695 Food not donated Pizza (36 from Costco) Nachos Snowcones Fruit Cookies drinks Included $600.00 D.J. T-shirts (approx.. $10 per/child) Donated $1,300.00
Budget Source Income Parent Lead From Vejar Community Club $1,000 VCC Popsicle Sales Approx $80 per week Parent Contributions $5 per child = $600 $10 per child = $1200 $20 per child = $2400 Current shortfall approximate $1700
Contact Info Starr Saenz starrsaenz@gmail.com
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL May 25, 12:00 dismissal 5 th grade vs. staff kickball game 9:00-10:00 Come cheer us on! 5 th Grade Walk Parents must wait outside the gate Please save balloons and flowers, etc for home You are welcome to take pictures/video Bring kleenex!
STUDENT DISCIPLINE Positive Behavior Plan: Incentives and rewards Vejar Values: Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible Internet safety Cell phones on campus Appropriate attire
STUDENT DISCIPLINE: POINTS SYSTEM Student participation in end of year events is a privilege Students will earn weekly points by completing all work, homework, and following the Vejar Values In order to participate in events, the following number of points are needed: March 10 Incentive Movie Party: 12 April 7 Spring Reward Party: 15 May 9 Suzanne Park Picnic: 11 May 24 5 th grade Party: 7 See parent letter - green
TIPS FOR SUCCESS IN MIDDLE SCHOOL Stay involved Be firm, fair, consistent Seek information Tests and Quizzes Multiplication facts and keyboarding Parent Portal: https://parents.wvusd.k12.ca.us/aeries.net/loginparent. aspx?page=default.aspx Renaissance Home Connect https://hosted111.renlearn.com/268527/homeconnect /Login.aspx
DON T FORGET! No School Monday, February 20 for President s Day No School Friday, February 24 for staff development Minimum Day March 24 for Open House All textbooks and library books need to be turned in by May 19. Mark you calendars!
QUESTIONS? Please email questions to: jdeanda@wvusd.k12.ca.us Please schedule viewing of Growth and Development video and notify of middle school other than Suzanne: ygostel@wvusd.k12.ca.us To help with the 5 th Grade Party, contact starrsaenz@gmail.com