Spring Concert - This Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
Our Spring Concert is this week! It will be at Higley Center for the Performing Arts on May 1st. Students' attire for our performance is NOT the school uniform. Gentlemen are expected to wear a plain white dress shirt, black pants, black socks, and black closed toed shoes. Solid dark colored vests and ties are optional for gentlemen. Ladies are expected to wear a white top, black skirt, black tights, and black closed toed shoes. Please have your 4th-graders at the Higley Center for the Performing Arts by 6:30 p.m.
Please visit http://aretek-2music.blogspot.com/ or email jweddle@archwayarete.org for questions regarding the concert.
Kindly,
Jocleyn Weddle | K-2,4 Music Teacher
PSO Volunteer Survey:
Please take a moment to fill our the PSO Volunteer Survey.
Field Trip:
There are still a few students who have not turned in their permission slips and money for the field trip. Please get the form and money in as soon as possible. If it is your desire for your child to not participate in the field trip, please let me know by email. Students who have not turned in their form and payment will spend the morning in the fifth-grade classroom working quietly.
No Math Tutoring:
There will be no tutoring on Wednesday or Thursday this week due to the spring concert being Wednesday evening and the field trip on Thursday. It will be a nice break for the students who have dedicated so much of their time toward math. Tutoring students will be sent to study hall and then to the MPR to be picked up by 2:40 p.m. (Wednesday) or 3:40 p.m. (Thursday). Please email me if you would like them to skip study hall and go directly to the MPR to be picked up.
Clubs:
May 6 - 10 will be the last week of after school clubs.
Shoe Policy:
Please note the most recent school newsletter in regard to the shoe policy for the 19-20 school year. Shoes are to be athletic (tennis, Keds) and solid black (including black soles and laces). The newsletter has helpful pictures if you are looking for examples of what is acceptable for next year.
Penny War:
This is the last week for those interested in participating in the Penny War. If you have spare change lying around, you can give your child coins to donate it in a competitive way. The proceeds go toward playground equipment for next year.
Sunday, April 28, 2019
Monday, April 22, 2019
Week 6 News
Grade Reports:
Grade reports were sent via email Monday, 4/22. Please send us an email if you did not receive the report, so we can try sending it again.
Field Trip:
Permission slips went home for our upcoming field trip to A.T. Still University. Permission slips and $7 fee should be filled out and turned in this coming Tuesday, 4/23. Last year, one of our excellent fourth-grade teachers had been accepted to A.T. Still University fo medical school and had connections to the university because her brother had gone there. She reached out to them and they were able to put a wonderful learning experience together for the fourth-grade students.
This year, with the help of Ms. Allgood, whose husband is a teacher at ATSU, helped set up the trip for us this year. The trip is scheduled for May 2nd.
Details:
- We do not have chaperones attend this trip with us due to the length being a couple hours long and the nature of the trip being one where the group stays together as a whole.
- Due to already taking our class on a field trip, families have to cover the cost of this trip. ATSU graciously allows us to visit for free, we only have to pay for the bus. The cost is $7 per student (families with financial difficulties should inform the teacher).
- The students don't need to bring any money or special lunch. There is a store on campus, but I don't think they have anything the students need to purchase. They will be back before lunch so they can bring a normal lunch or hot lunch.
- Students in 4A will not be permitted to bring a phone or camera on this field trip. We want our class to give their undivided attention to the program A.T. Still has put together. On our previous field trip electronic devices seemed to be a distraction for the students and the staff at the capitol. Thank you for your understanding.
If your child cannot attend the trip, please do not return the permission slip or pay the fee.
If you have any other questions about the trip, feel free to let us know. The students seemed very excited about the virtual lab and large models. It is a great way to lean about the human body and really supports what they learned last year (muscular, nervous, and skeletal systems) and this year (circulatory and respiratory systems).
Grade reports were sent via email Monday, 4/22. Please send us an email if you did not receive the report, so we can try sending it again.
Field Trip:
Permission slips went home for our upcoming field trip to A.T. Still University. Permission slips and $7 fee should be filled out and turned in this coming Tuesday, 4/23. Last year, one of our excellent fourth-grade teachers had been accepted to A.T. Still University fo medical school and had connections to the university because her brother had gone there. She reached out to them and they were able to put a wonderful learning experience together for the fourth-grade students.
This year, with the help of Ms. Allgood, whose husband is a teacher at ATSU, helped set up the trip for us this year. The trip is scheduled for May 2nd.
Details:
- We do not have chaperones attend this trip with us due to the length being a couple hours long and the nature of the trip being one where the group stays together as a whole.
- Due to already taking our class on a field trip, families have to cover the cost of this trip. ATSU graciously allows us to visit for free, we only have to pay for the bus. The cost is $7 per student (families with financial difficulties should inform the teacher).
- The students don't need to bring any money or special lunch. There is a store on campus, but I don't think they have anything the students need to purchase. They will be back before lunch so they can bring a normal lunch or hot lunch.
- Students in 4A will not be permitted to bring a phone or camera on this field trip. We want our class to give their undivided attention to the program A.T. Still has put together. On our previous field trip electronic devices seemed to be a distraction for the students and the staff at the capitol. Thank you for your understanding.
If your child cannot attend the trip, please do not return the permission slip or pay the fee.
If you have any other questions about the trip, feel free to let us know. The students seemed very excited about the virtual lab and large models. It is a great way to lean about the human body and really supports what they learned last year (muscular, nervous, and skeletal systems) and this year (circulatory and respiratory systems).
Monday, April 15, 2019
Week 5 News
Homework Tab:
Today (Monday) will be our last AZMerit test. The rest of the quarter to follow will be more similar to the first three quarters of school, with regular homework in most subjects. Please check the homework tab for weekly updates on homework.
Grade Reports:
We have not sent out grade reports this quarter due to not having as many assignments in the grade book. The first four weeks of the 4th quarter are dedicated primarily to AZMerit and Science AIMS prep. If you would like to know if your child has any missing assignments, please email Mrs. Otto.
Grade Reports Will Be Sent During:
Week 5
Week 7
Week 9
Book Fair Online:
Today (Monday) will be our last AZMerit test. The rest of the quarter to follow will be more similar to the first three quarters of school, with regular homework in most subjects. Please check the homework tab for weekly updates on homework.
Grade Reports:
We have not sent out grade reports this quarter due to not having as many assignments in the grade book. The first four weeks of the 4th quarter are dedicated primarily to AZMerit and Science AIMS prep. If you would like to know if your child has any missing assignments, please email Mrs. Otto.
Grade Reports Will Be Sent During:
Week 5
Week 7
Week 9
Book Fair Online:
Thank you to all who attended our Usborne Book Fair this week! It was a joy to see you and we are so thankful for your support. If you are interested in purchasing more Usborne books, please visit the link below. This link will bring you to a unique page connected to our school and will be valid until April 19th. After your purchase, you will receive contact from our Usborne Representative, Mrs. Cleary, and she will refund you the shipping cost.
Please email Ms. Modisett (bmodisett@archwayarete.org) with any questions!
https://j4938.myubam.com/1272858
https://j4938.myubam.com/1272858
Monday, April 8, 2019
Spring Concert
Our Spring Concert is quickly approaching! It will be at Higley Center for the Performing Arts on May 1st. Students' attire for our performances is NOT school uniform. Gentlemen are expected to wear a white dress shirt, black pants, black socks and black closed toed shoes. Solid dark colored vests and ties are optional for gentlemen. Ladies are expected to wear a white top, black skirt, and black closed toed shoes. Please have your 4th graders at Higley Center for the Performing Arts by 6:30 p.m.
THANK YOU to Mrs. Nicole Burns for putting on a concert clothing exchange. She has collected concert attire from students that have outgrown their concert clothes. If you would like to participate in the exchange by either donating concert uniforms or receiving articles of clothing, please contact Nicole at: nikki.burns@hotmail.com.
Please visit aretek-2music.blogspot.com or email jweddle@archwayarete.org for questions regarding the concert.
THANK YOU to Mrs. Nicole Burns for putting on a concert clothing exchange. She has collected concert attire from students that have outgrown their concert clothes. If you would like to participate in the exchange by either donating concert uniforms or receiving articles of clothing, please contact Nicole at: nikki.burns@hotmail.com.
Please visit aretek-2music.blogspot.com or email jweddle@archwayarete.org for questions regarding the concert.
Quarter 4 Week 4
Greetings families,
This week is the last week of AZMerit Prep. Students will take part one of Math and ELA on Friday and will take the remaining portion on Monday. The schedule and homework will then go back to normal after AZMerit is over.
Dates to Note:
Wednesday:
Greek and Latin Roots Review Check (82-84)
Thursday:
Math Quiz
Friday:
Pizza Party for students who completed the Spring Break Packet.
Part One of ELA and Math AZMerit
Have a great week!
This week is the last week of AZMerit Prep. Students will take part one of Math and ELA on Friday and will take the remaining portion on Monday. The schedule and homework will then go back to normal after AZMerit is over.
Dates to Note:
Wednesday:
Greek and Latin Roots Review Check (82-84)
Thursday:
Math Quiz
Friday:
Pizza Party for students who completed the Spring Break Packet.
Part One of ELA and Math AZMerit
Have a great week!
Monday, April 1, 2019
Quarter 4 Week 3 News
This Week
Monday: Science AIMS Test
Students will start the week taking the AIMS Science test. This is an online test to gauge their scientific knowledge and thinking. Please make sure to send your child to school well-rested and with a good breakfast so they can perform their best. Students will spend time looking at the U.S. Constitution in history and then review math and English.
Tuesday: Recitation of the Declaration of Independence
Students will continue to look at the U.S. Constitution in the morning and then will spend time reviewing math and English in the afternoon.
Wednesday: Math Quiz
Students will review their previous essays and make edits in preparation for the AZMerit writing test on Thursday.
Thursday: AZMerit Writing Test
Students will start the day by taking the AZMerit Writing test. This test presents some challenges because some students will speak through it while others will take their time. It is likely that some students will spend a good deal of time sitting in their desk quietly waiting for their peers to finish. For AZMerit days, students are allowed to bring pop-culture books and magazines. Students will also be allowed to work on Khan Academy once they are finished.
Friday: History Test - Open Notes
Once students are finished with writing, most of their attention will be directed toward mastering the few math concepts they need to learn, like time and units of measurement. They will also take an open-note test on Chapters 1-5 The Unit on The U.S. Constitution.
Next Week
Pizza Party:
If you received an email this morning about the pizza party, that means your child completed the spring break packet in its entirety. The party will take place during lunch on Friday, April 12th. Please make sure to send a snack for your child in the morning, as that will not be provided that day.
Fine Arts and French Night:
"Hello Archway Arete Family! Fine Arts and French Night is Wednesday, April 10th from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Please bring your friends and family for a night of celebrating our student's achievements in Art and French! Art will be displayed on the walls by classrooms, French videos and performances will take place in the MPR, and there will be mini art lessons in the art room. Light refreshments will be served in the playground courtyard by our lovely PSO. Excited to see you there!"
- Ms. Arce - Lindsay
Monday: Science AIMS Test
Students will start the week taking the AIMS Science test. This is an online test to gauge their scientific knowledge and thinking. Please make sure to send your child to school well-rested and with a good breakfast so they can perform their best. Students will spend time looking at the U.S. Constitution in history and then review math and English.
Tuesday: Recitation of the Declaration of Independence
Students will continue to look at the U.S. Constitution in the morning and then will spend time reviewing math and English in the afternoon.
Wednesday: Math Quiz
Students will review their previous essays and make edits in preparation for the AZMerit writing test on Thursday.
Thursday: AZMerit Writing Test
Students will start the day by taking the AZMerit Writing test. This test presents some challenges because some students will speak through it while others will take their time. It is likely that some students will spend a good deal of time sitting in their desk quietly waiting for their peers to finish. For AZMerit days, students are allowed to bring pop-culture books and magazines. Students will also be allowed to work on Khan Academy once they are finished.
Friday: History Test - Open Notes
Once students are finished with writing, most of their attention will be directed toward mastering the few math concepts they need to learn, like time and units of measurement. They will also take an open-note test on Chapters 1-5 The Unit on The U.S. Constitution.
Next Week
Pizza Party:
If you received an email this morning about the pizza party, that means your child completed the spring break packet in its entirety. The party will take place during lunch on Friday, April 12th. Please make sure to send a snack for your child in the morning, as that will not be provided that day.
Fine Arts and French Night:
"Hello Archway Arete Family! Fine Arts and French Night is Wednesday, April 10th from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Please bring your friends and family for a night of celebrating our student's achievements in Art and French! Art will be displayed on the walls by classrooms, French videos and performances will take place in the MPR, and there will be mini art lessons in the art room. Light refreshments will be served in the playground courtyard by our lovely PSO. Excited to see you there!"
- Ms. Arce - Lindsay
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