Secret Santa Gifts

Hi Everyone,
Please remember to bring your Secret Santa gift (wrapped and with your recipient's name on it) on THURSDAY!  We'll exchange gifts at 2:15 that day.

Geography Bee - coming soon!

Here is a link to the Geography Bee practice site.  Please feel free to study for our classroom Bee so you have a better chance of qualifying for the School Bee!

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geobee/quiz/today/

Red Ribbon Week Dress Up Days!

October 24-28th is Red Ribbon Week!
Monday - Wear Read Day
Tuesday - Wear Camoflauge - Don't let Drugs Find You!
Wednesday - Wear Slippers - Stomp Out Drugs!
Thursday - Favorite Hat Day
Friday - Backward Day - Turn your back on Drugs!
Monday - Halloween Costumes - nothing too scary, no masks, no face painting

Student Council Reps

Congratulations to Bryen Martinez, Board Vice President, and Luke Hovis and Maddy Pennington, classroom representatives.  These three will represent our class for the 2011-2012 school  year.

Many of you ran to be in StuCo.  Please don't be upset if you weren't elected:  it was a very close race, and I'm proud of your efforts!

Have a great weekend, and GO 'CATS!!!!!

One more change!!!

I don't think we'll have enough time to do all Student Council elections on Thursday of next week.  We will do the elections on Friday, September 9th from 9:30-10:30.  Sorry for the confusion!!!!

Slight change for NWEA Testing...

I forgot we have a different schedule on Fridays than all other afternoons....we have Library from 1:00-2:00.  That means we need to test Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday instead of Wed - Fri.  I hope this doesn't mess up any schedules that you may have.  I apologize for any inconveniences!

Fall NWEA Testing:

Tuesday, September 6th from 1:00-3:00 -- Language

Wednesday, September 7th from 1:00-3:00 -- Reading

Thursday, September 8th  from 1:00-3:00 -- Math

ALSO.....

Our class has voted on a basket for Saturday Live.  They have decided to do an electronics/electronic accessories basket.  Here are some ideas for the basket:

-iPod cases

-iPod screen protectors

-Kindle/Nook/other e-reader screen protectors or cases

-gift cards to Unplugged (electronics store next to Shiloh 14 Theater)

-iTunes gift cards

-jogging band for iPods

-any other electronic or electronic accessory

AND FINALLY....

We will be holding Student Council classroom elections on Thursday, September 8th from 11:30-12:05.  Students who would like to be considered for a classroom representative need to type/write a speech.  Mrs. Trudell will read the speeches ANONYMOUSLY to the class and everyone will vote for one male and one female speech (Miss Michel has asked to have one boy and one girl representative per classroom).  I would like these speeches to be in by Wednesday, September 7th so I can read through them before presenting to the class.  

Saturday Live is coming soon!

Students and Parents,
Please be thinking of ideas/themes for our classroom Saturday Live basket.  Saturday Live is on September 24th at Pioneer Park, and Arrowhead will again be auctioning off baskets to raise money for the school.  If you have any ideas, please let me know!

Fall NWEA Testing

It's testing time!
We will be completing the Fall NWEA tests on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (September 7, 8, and 9) from 1:00 - 3:00 pm.  We will take these tests again in the Spring to see all the progress your child has made during 6th grade!
I do allow students to chew gum during testing.  Please send a few pieces with them on testing days.  I would also like to have a few volunteers bring snacks and a drink each day of testing.  If you are interested in providing healthy snacks and drinks for our class, please contact me at trudellm@billingsschools.org.
Thanks for your support!

Welcome to Sixth Grade!!!

Wow... I can't believe the summer has passed and we are already into the school year!  I'm so excited to get  to know the new sixth graders and their families.
On this blog you will find school and classroom information, weekly spelling lists, helpful websites, and daily homework assignments.  I update the assignments each night, so if you forget your planner at school, just visit this blog to find out what you need to do!

Calling all BABY PHOTOS!

6th Graders at Arrowhead - We need your photo for the bulletin board.  Details:

• 1-3 years old
• no larger than 5"x7"
• NO NAME on front or back (put it in an envelope with the child's name on it)
• BY MAY 20TH
• photos will be returned before the last day of school

These will be hung on the bulletin board by the lunchroom.  They will be numbered, so see if you can find your child's friends!

NWEA Testing

NWEA Testing has been scheduled!

We will be testing Monday - Wednesday, April 18-20th.  Please let me know ahead of time if you will be out of town.  We only have until Friday, April 29th to get all students made up with NWEA.
Thanks for your support and understanding!

Other dates to remember:

Visit from WJ counselor:
Wednesday, April 27th at 1:00 pm

Wednesday, May 11th:
Sixth graders walk to Will James in mid-morning.  We will eat lunch in the WJ Cafeteria and hear presentations from administrators, teachers, and the jazz band.  The sixth graders will take a tour of the building and register for their Fall classes.

June 1st:
Awards Assembly

June 2nd:
Sixth Grade End-of-the-Year Celebration at Riverfront Park!

MontCAS Testing this week...

We will be taking the MontCAS tests this week:  3 Reading and 3 Math tests.  Kids can bring gum and a healthy snack & drink to have during testing time.  Any absent kids will need to do make ups next week.
Here's the schedule:

Monday: Reading I (12:45 pm)
Tuesday: Math I (8:30); Reading II (12:45)
Wednesday: Math II (8:30); Reading III (12:45)
Thursday: Math III (8:30)

Remember to get a good night's sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and come to school with a positive attitude!

It's Caramel Apple Time!

That's right!  The sixth graders are again selling Martinson Caramel Apples in order to raise money for the End-of-the-Year Celebration at Riverfront Park.  We have asked each sixth grader to sell AT LEAST 5 apples.  Please collect money as you sell, as we will need the money to buy the apples!  Each caramel apple is $3.  Have all orders to me, Mrs. Trudell, by Tuesday, February 15th!  The apples will be delivered to the sixth graders on Friday, February 25th.
Thanks so much for your support!

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I announced to the students earlier this week that our class will be getting a student teacher.  Danielle Lackman, a student from MSU-B will be starting with us next week.  Speaking of next week, NO SCHOOL on MONDAY, JANUARY 17th (PIR Day for teachers).  All of the kids will get to meet Mrs. Lackman on Tuesday the 18th.  

I'm looking forward to having a guest teacher in our class; please remind your child to be respectful and to treat Mrs. Lackman no differently than any other teacher in our school!

Correction!

Slight mistake:  The Geography Bee will be held on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12TH, not Thursday the 13th.  It will still be at 1:15 pm.

Our classroom representative is Samuel Berry!  Congratulations!  Becca Smith came in second and is our alternate.  Great job to everyone....I'm proud of your efforts :)

Thanks!

Welcome to 2011!

Welcome back to school!  Was it as hard for you to get out of bed this morning as it was for me???!!!  Well, regardless of how much I wanted to sleep, I couldn't wait to see all the kids again and get back to learning!  I hope you all had a wonderful, restful break :)

Here are a few important dates to keep in mind:

Thursday, January 13:  Geography Bee @ 1:15 pm

Friday, January 14:  End of Second Quarter

Monday, January 17:  Half Day

Friday, January 21: Report Cards go home

Friday, January 28:  Spirit Day (Pajamas)