Monday Memo
5th Grade Monday Memo
April 23, 2018
Email your teacher at: phillips_r@hcde.org, narwold_j@hcde.org, batts_kelsey@hcde.org, chitwood_d@hcde.org, cockrell_c@hcde.org
Happening this Week:
Fifth Grade Homework
April 23- April 27
*Occasionally, it is necessary for teachers to make changes in the homework. When this happens, we will make every effort to communicate those changes to you via the website. Ultimately, it is each student’s responsibility to record homework changes on this form, which should be kept in the orange folder.
| Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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| Quizzes or Tests |
TCAP TESTING |
TCAP TESTING |
TCAP TESTING |
TCAP TESTING |
TCAP TESTING |
| Reading *See below for detail about Reading Plus |
NO HOMEWORK |
NO HOMEWORK |
NO HOMEWORK |
NO HOMEWORK |
NO HOMEWORK |
| Math |
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| Band Practice |
Traditions of Excellence |
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| Spelling Words: Greek and Latin roots. Students will have a spelling quiz on these words NEXT week.
-crat, -cracy, -arch, -archy: government or rule |
Learning Expeditions this Quarter: April 26: No Learning Expedition May 3: Chopped Challenge at NPMM May 10: Chattanooga Matters Walking Tour May 15: Chattanooga Nature Center |
Vocabulary: no vocabulary this week due to TCAP testing!
THIS WEEK’S
TOP STORIES
Announcements
Standardized Testing starts in April
Progress Reports: April 27
Exhibit Night: May 22
Field Day: May 24
Please sign up for the Blue Bolt Challenge!
Chorus Information
Spring Choir and Dance Concert Information:
The spring choir and dance concert will be on Tuesday, May 1st at 6:00 pm. Admission is $3 for students and $5 for adults. All performers should report to the cafeteria by 5:30 pm. Choir students, please dress nicely. No jeans, short skirts or high heels. Show choir students will need black shirts and leggings. We are looking forward to the concert and showcasing all the learning that has taken place over the last semester!
Band Information
The Band Spring Concert is May 10th at 6:00 pm. 4-5 students should wear dress clothes and be in their auditorium spots by 5:40. Each band section will play their own piece and then all 4th-8th students will perform a final piece together. The cost is $5 adults/$3 students. Volunteers are needed to take money and supervise students before and during the concert.
Fork and Gavel Photographs
5th Grade Families: THESE PHOTOS ARE AWESOME: Check these out. They are available for purchase online.
Link to portraits https://amykenyon.photography/fork-gavel-portraits/#gallery-tabs|0
Module Quarter 4
During this quarter, 5th graders will be rotating between the five fifth grade teachers during Module time, between 2 and 3 pm. During this time, they will be learning about a different part of the world and different science standards in each teacher’s classroom.
If you are not receiving the Lightning Letter or other emails from your Parent Coordinator Team, please email us ASAP! We want to make sure you are getting all of the information you need. Heather Cockerham - Cockerham_h@hcde.org; Sarah Greenwald - greenwald_s@hcde.org.
Buy a Brick and help raise money for the Lower School gym!
4x 8 Paver Bricks are available for sale now! They are $100 each and will be installed on the grounds of the Lower School. This is a fun and fantastic way to make a lasting connection with the school that means so much to us all. Call or text Andrea Tarter @423.255.6358 for ordering questions or details. Click the headline to download an order form or pick one up in the Lower School office.
Payment Information
Please note that we will no longer be able to give change on cash payments sent in with your student for learning expeditions and other expenses. (This does not apply to cafeteria or SACC fees) For example, if you are sending in $20 for an LE fee of $18, we will be unable to return the $2 difference to your student. If you require a refund of an overpayment, you will need to request a refund from the bookkeeper. If you have any questions regarding this policy, please contact our bookkeeper, Angie Nye, at nye_angela@hcde.org. Thank you!
Lightning Letter
Parents/Guardians, if you are NOT receiving a Normal Park Lightning Letter via email on Mondays of each week, please email Heather Cockerham cockerham_h@hcde.org and she will add you to the email list. The Lightning Letter is a weekly newsletter filled with important dates, volunteer opportunities, and news to keep you updated on the wonderful happenings at NPMM.
Band
Band is off to a great start! Please remember to bring your instrument on band days and take it home the same day. Here is our schedule:
Groups B and C: Tuesdays and Fridays
Group D: Mondays and Wednesdays
You can find updates for the Band program at the following links:
Normal Park Website: https://tinyurl.com/y94lc89g
Band Website: http://npmmupperband.weebly.com/
4-5 Remind app: https://www.remind.com/join/45ban
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/NPMMmusic/
If you have any questions, please email me at mckee_e@hcde.org .
Erin McKee, Band Director
Credit Cards
We are excited to announce that families now have the option to use debit/credit cards to pay for Learning Expedition costs! The use of the Online School Payment system is entirely optional, but a very convenient way to pay your fees. Please note that the Online School Payment system charges a 4% convenience fee which is added to your total at checkout. Your teacher will then receive an email notification as soon as payment is complete. Go to http://tinyurl.com/paoevzb to create your login account. You may add all of your students from multiple HCDE schools into this single account. You can also access the OSP website from the main page of the Normal Park website. There is a link on the left side under Resources. For more information or if you have questions about this tool, please contact Angie Nye at nye_angela@hcde.org or 209-5907.
Normal Park Museum Magnet Upper School
1219 W. Mississippi Ave.
Chattanooga, TN 37405
Phone: (423) 209-5914
