Happy First Day!

Happy first day! We survived. And what a great day it was! We did a lot of organizing today in preparation for a great year. Here is the first e-mail that went out to families today. 


Dear Parent(s),

First, I have to say how very excited I am for the upcoming school year! And second, I want to apologize for the length of this e-mail. 

Today and over the coming days, we are going to prepare to have a WONDERFUL fifth grade experience and set classroom expectations for the school year. These expectations will include both behavioral and and academic areas. However, I know we will all have a great year together! But here is some info I'd like to share with you before we meet again at Curriculum Night next week.

Email Contact Group

This is the first email you may receive from me as I added you into my email group through the information that was in Power School. This is what I will use to send out announcements as the year progresses.  Please let me know if there are additional email addresses or changes I need to make to any of your information.

Communication

Information pertinent to just my class is posted on the class blog at http://msmoncatch.blogspot.com/.  Information for the whole fifth grade team blog at  http://mannfifthgradeteam.blogspot.com/.  Please check these on a regular basis as all of our blogs have been updated and redesigned this year and have lots of links and resources.  I have also set up a Twitter account and hope to use that regularly to post things we are doing in the classroom. Search for me @MsMoncatch and also keep an eye on our school hashtag #mannschool and district hashtag #oakpark97 to see what is going on at Mann School and the district. Please let me know it there are any questions or concerns about publishing student photos or work on the internet.

Acceptable Use Form

Students received the Acceptable Use Form today that parents must read and fill out with their student before they can use any of the technology including their iPads. We are scheduled to complete iPad bootcamp on Wednesday, but students need this form returned before they can setup their iPad. Ipads will be distributed on Wednesday and will start coming home by the end of the week.  

Assignment Notebook

Students received an assignment notebook today.  This is definitely an important tool in organization in school. I will sign assignment notebook on a daily basis during the first trimester and will gradually release them during the rest of the school year to maintain it on their own in preparation for middle school. Please also try to review and sign the assignment notebook on a daily basis.  

Snacks and Water Bottle

Students can bring a nut free snack to school and we will have a working snack during the school day.  Information about this was shared by Mrs. Cole.  Please send into school a full water bottle daily so students can stay hydrated over the course of the day.  

Last, but not least...Parent Survey

In an effort to get to know each student and family, we have put together a short parent information form that we are asking each family to complete by Friday, September 4.  Information shared will be used only within the fifth grade staff.  This greatly helps us get to know your son or daughter.  Please take a moment to complete this using the link below.  

CLICK HERE FOR THE PARENT SURVEY

I think that's all for now! Please, please, please feel free to e-mail me with any questions or concerns, now and throughout the year! I am hear to make sure your student has a wonderful, successful year in 5th grade. If there is anything I ever need to know please do not hesitate! I am really looking forward to a great year!

Ms. Moncatch

Welcome to 5th Grade!

Greetings!!!

I hope everyone had fantastic summers! I am thrilled to meet each of you next week on the first day of school. I am really looking forward to having a great year together!

See you soon! :)