Thursday, February 14th is Great Hearts Day! We have reserved this special day to focus on the virtue of friendship and celebrate the traits that make a great-hearted student. Class parents and teachers are planning interactive and fun activities centered around these topics, and time will be set aside for students to create hand-made Great Hearts Day cards for their classmates. Archway Arete strives to cultivate a rich, academic environment rooted in the classical tradition. This many times requires popular culture to be left at the door. On that note, students will not be permitted to bring store-bought valentines, candy, or gifts to school. Thank you for partnering with us.
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Sunday, February 10, 2019
Field Trip Tomorrow!
Hello Families,
Thank you all for returning the permission slips in a timely fashion. We could tell last Thursday that the kids are very excited for the field trip tomorrow. We hope you had a restful weekend. Below are some details in regards to our trip tomorrow.
Dress Code:
Students should still wear their school uniforms to school tomorrow. The same dress code applies.
Cellphones/Cameras:
Students can bring a small handheld device for picture taking. Please remind your child that their device is their responsibility. If they choose to bring one, they will be in charge of carrying it and keeping it safe. Devices that are not used appropriately (for picture taking), will be held by a teacher until the end of the day.
Sack Lunch:
Students should bring a sack lunch and a water bottle. Lunches should be completely disposable, as we do not have the means to carry reusable containers or icepacks with us. If you are worried about your child losing their Hydroflask or other water bottle, it may be a good idea to send them along with a disposable water bottle.
The field trip will last all day (8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
If your child requires any emergency medications, please be sure to send it with them.
As always, don't hesitate to email me with any questions you may have.
Mrs. Otto
Thank you all for returning the permission slips in a timely fashion. We could tell last Thursday that the kids are very excited for the field trip tomorrow. We hope you had a restful weekend. Below are some details in regards to our trip tomorrow.
Dress Code:
Students should still wear their school uniforms to school tomorrow. The same dress code applies.
Cellphones/Cameras:
Students can bring a small handheld device for picture taking. Please remind your child that their device is their responsibility. If they choose to bring one, they will be in charge of carrying it and keeping it safe. Devices that are not used appropriately (for picture taking), will be held by a teacher until the end of the day.
Sack Lunch:
Students should bring a sack lunch and a water bottle. Lunches should be completely disposable, as we do not have the means to carry reusable containers or icepacks with us. If you are worried about your child losing their Hydroflask or other water bottle, it may be a good idea to send them along with a disposable water bottle.
The field trip will last all day (8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
If your child requires any emergency medications, please be sure to send it with them.
As always, don't hesitate to email me with any questions you may have.
Mrs. Otto
Sunday, February 3, 2019
Week 5 Homework
The homework tab has been updated for the week. More news to come about our field trip, Great Heart's Day, and classroom news. Stay tuned to the blog throughout the week!
Wishing you all a wonderful week.
Mrs. Otto
Sunday, January 27, 2019
Week Four News
Volcano Experiment:
Thank you to everyone who signed up to supply materials for our volcano experiment. The scholars are going to have a blast!
Field Day:
Athletic Field Day is Friday, February 1st from 12:00 - 2:30 for grades 3-5. Each year, classes are assigned a Greek City State for their team. This year, our team is Thebes, and our team color is red. Your child may wear a plain red shirt (no pop-culture) with the Thebes logo and athletic pants or shorts. Shirts and shorts should be loose fitting to allow for kids to run and jump with ease. If you don't have a red shirt for your child, avoid yellow and blue. There will be no school lunch offered on Field Day. Please send your child to school with a packed lunch.
In order to have Athletic Field Day run smoothly, we need your help! Coach Gethings and Coach Warren need volunteers to set up and run parts of the event. Please sign up here.
Our class needs a few volunteers to help with:
Please email Mrs. Otto if you are able to help!
- Bringing a cooler for snacks (we will return the cooler to you).
- Snacks for snack time during Field Day (orange slices, mini gatorades).
- A couple volunteers to remain with our class throughout the Field Day festivities.
Grade Reports:
Grade reports will be sent out on a bi-weekly basis during the third quarter. This is due to writing projects occurring over a length of time, irregular days (Great Heart's Day, Field Day, Field Trip), and students responding to missing work phone calls home so well. If you have any concerns or questions about this, feel free to email me.
Thank you to everyone who signed up to supply materials for our volcano experiment. The scholars are going to have a blast!
Field Day:
Athletic Field Day is Friday, February 1st from 12:00 - 2:30 for grades 3-5. Each year, classes are assigned a Greek City State for their team. This year, our team is Thebes, and our team color is red. Your child may wear a plain red shirt (no pop-culture) with the Thebes logo and athletic pants or shorts. Shirts and shorts should be loose fitting to allow for kids to run and jump with ease. If you don't have a red shirt for your child, avoid yellow and blue. There will be no school lunch offered on Field Day. Please send your child to school with a packed lunch.
In order to have Athletic Field Day run smoothly, we need your help! Coach Gethings and Coach Warren need volunteers to set up and run parts of the event. Please sign up here.
Our class needs a few volunteers to help with:
Please email Mrs. Otto if you are able to help!
- Bringing a cooler for snacks (we will return the cooler to you).
- Snacks for snack time during Field Day (orange slices, mini gatorades).
- A couple volunteers to remain with our class throughout the Field Day festivities.
Grade Reports:
Grade reports will be sent out on a bi-weekly basis during the third quarter. This is due to writing projects occurring over a length of time, irregular days (Great Heart's Day, Field Day, Field Trip), and students responding to missing work phone calls home so well. If you have any concerns or questions about this, feel free to email me.
Thursday, January 24, 2019
Volcano Experiment!
Next Monday, we will be taking part in a volcano experiment. Students will be working in teams of three to craft their volcano and then explode their volcano outside. If you would like to help by bringing in some supplies, we would be much appreciative. I have created a sign-up genius with what we need. Supplies can arrive as early as Friday morning. Please note that we will be performing the experiment on Monday and supplies must be at school by that morning. Click here to sign up.
Monday, January 21, 2019
Quarter Three - Week Three News
Grade Reports:
Grade reports have been sent out this weekend via email. There were numerous students who did not complete their unit reviews in science and history on time. If you notice a large drop in their grade in the unit review category, it would be due to the reason listed above. Please don't hesitate to email with questions regarding any missing assignments or clarification on grades.
Mechanical Pencils:
Students are permitted to bring mechanical pencils to school in 4A! They seem to be very excited about this. Please encourage your children not to collect lead, as it can lead to messy handspring class and blotchy desks at the end of the year. Students who collect lead, will help clean out the desks during break time.
Helpful Links Tab:
I was unable to create a new tab for resources; therefore, I have added the resources for homework in the Helpful Links page. There you will find a copy of the Greek and Latin Roots, nightly math reviews, extra reading logs, and blank copies of the history and science notebooks. If there is something you're looking for, feel free to shoot me an email and I will try to add it to the resource page.
Have a great week, everybody!
Grade reports have been sent out this weekend via email. There were numerous students who did not complete their unit reviews in science and history on time. If you notice a large drop in their grade in the unit review category, it would be due to the reason listed above. Please don't hesitate to email with questions regarding any missing assignments or clarification on grades.
Mechanical Pencils:
Students are permitted to bring mechanical pencils to school in 4A! They seem to be very excited about this. Please encourage your children not to collect lead, as it can lead to messy handspring class and blotchy desks at the end of the year. Students who collect lead, will help clean out the desks during break time.
Helpful Links Tab:
I was unable to create a new tab for resources; therefore, I have added the resources for homework in the Helpful Links page. There you will find a copy of the Greek and Latin Roots, nightly math reviews, extra reading logs, and blank copies of the history and science notebooks. If there is something you're looking for, feel free to shoot me an email and I will try to add it to the resource page.
Have a great week, everybody!
Monday, January 14, 2019
Quarter 3 Week 2 News
Mechanical Pencils:
Starting on Tuesday, scholars will be able to use mechanical pencils in our classroom. Pencils end up on the floor regularly in our classroom due to the desk size and shape, if your child is concerned about losing their mechanical pencils, you can send them to school with their name or initials on them.
Grade Reports:
Grade reports will be sent out at the end of week two, as there is not much in the grade book after one week of school.
MAP Testing:
Our class will be taking part in MAP Testing on Thursday, January 17th.
Clubs:
Clubs will begin during the second week of the quarter. Click here for more information on clubs this quarter.
Starting on Tuesday, scholars will be able to use mechanical pencils in our classroom. Pencils end up on the floor regularly in our classroom due to the desk size and shape, if your child is concerned about losing their mechanical pencils, you can send them to school with their name or initials on them.
Grade Reports:
Grade reports will be sent out at the end of week two, as there is not much in the grade book after one week of school.
MAP Testing:
Our class will be taking part in MAP Testing on Thursday, January 17th.
Clubs:
Clubs will begin during the second week of the quarter. Click here for more information on clubs this quarter.
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