PARENTS,
YOUR STUDENTS HAVE WON A PARTY TODAY FOR EARNING 25 STARS. THEY ARE ALLOWED TO HAVE A FREE DRESS DAY. WE WILL BE WALKING TO HERITAGE PARK TO HAVE LUNCH AND PLAY GAMES. IN HONOR OF PI DAY, SOME OF YOUR CHILDREN HAVE OFFERED TO BRING PIE. PLEASE INCLUDE PLASTIC FORKS AND PAPER PLATES.
THANK YOU,
JILL LEHR
We have a great opportunity to take part in a “living history” program at the Maritime Museum re-enacting Exploring the Americas. On Tuesday, February 11, our fifth graders will be staying overnight on the Star of India.
We will come aboard at 2:15 on Tuesday, February 11 and will disembark at 9:00 a.m on Wednesday, February 12.
Please arrange to pick up your fifth graders at 12:00 on Tuesday and deliver them at 2:15 to the Embarcadero by the Star of India’s gangplank. When you drop off your student, please have him/her sit within the black taped-in area in front of the USS Dolphin (the submarine). There will be NO school for fifth grade students on Wednesday.
Address is: 1492 North Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92101
The cost is $68/child and includes dinner (corn chowder, fish sticks, and molasses cakes) and breakfast (oatmeal).
Click on the link sdmaritime.org TO DOWNLOAD AND COMPLETE ALL REGISTRATION FORMS (scroll down to the section titled “The Voyage of Hope”). There are some great resources here too… including a program overview, a packing list and information for parent participants.
Please be sure to read sample “Letters From Parents” on the sdmaritime website.
**OTA will subsidize any student who needs financial assistance. Please see the office for further information!
Parents-
Your students have earned 25 stars and will be rewarded tomorrow with a class picnic. We will walk to Heritage Park at 11:45 and return to school by 1:45. We will eat lunch, play games… OTA students are encouraged to wear their Charger gear tomorrow, but it is also a free dress day for the fifth graders. If your child would like to, he/she may bring a snack to share. Please send a drink with your child. If he/she has ordered pizza, we will bring it to the park.
Thanks,
Jill
Parents-
As the holidays arrive and rain is more likely, there will be times that we will be watching movies in school. I like to choose inspirational films that provide a message. In the past, I have shown movies such as Rudy, Remember the Titans ( I am a TC Titan!!!) and Freedom Writer’s (I used to teach the kids portrayed in the film!).
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!
Thanks,
Jill
Fifth grade report cards for the first quarter will go home on Friday. Please take a few minutes to look at the project trees and compare them to the actual report card grades. It is a great opportunity to reflect on the quarter and make a plan for Quarter 2.
OTA has scheduled two conference days for November 14 and 15. I am available to meet with parents whenever necessary throughout the school year. If you would like to meet me on either of those days, please let me know ASAP. If you have any day/time restrictions, please let me know that, too.
Thank you for a great first semester and for sharing your awesome kids with me. They are a pleasure to work with!!!
Jill Lehr
Parents-
As you know, your children have been working all semester on their amazing narratives. Using the 6 traits of writing, these stories are really coming together.
I am looking for parents who are willing to come in next week to help edit these stories. We will work on narrative writing each day from 10:55-11:55. If you are available any (or all) of these days, please let me know.
Thank you for your help!!
Jill
Parents-
Hi- i just wanted to update you on some important dates coming up
Oct.4- official last day of Geography – I will accept projects through Monday Oct. 7
(I am out of town Friday Oct. 4 and Monday Oct. 7 )
Oct. 7 – Final Geography Test
Oct. 8 – States and Capitals Test (need to know state/capital and where it is located)
Oct. 15 – Picture Day
Oct. 25 – Jog-a-thon
Nov 1 – end of first quarter
Nov. 9 – father/daughter dance
Thank you for sharing your awesome kids with me!
Jill Lehr
The goal of “That Quiz” math challenges is to help you take basic math skills and make them “Automatic” (= Speed + Perfection) so you can concentrate on solving real math problems from Science, Robotics, Cooking, Carpentry, Business, and more!
Q1 5th Grade ThatQuiz Projects:
(start at the top, for a change, and go down…)
What a great first day! Thank you, for sending such bright, enthusiastic learners to fifth grade!!! They are truly a joy. Thank you also to the many parents who have been sending the generous donations for our classroom. We have appreciated everything.
MONDAY, September 9, will be the official, fifth grade, Back to School Night. At that time, I will provide an overview of fifth grade and will review the Quarter 1 project trees/ syllabus. Please make sure to go over these with your child before Monday.
Volunteers are essential ( and greatly appreciated!!). I will be looking for one room parent. I will also be asking for volunteers to teach art, plan field trips/class parties, assist with math and help the OTA foundation. Please make sure to check out the volunteer sign-ups.
We will meet at 5:00 p.m. in the fifth grade classroom. I’m looking forward to seeing you all.
Thanks,
Jill Lehr
jlehr@otacharter.org
Parents,
Thank you so much for making Teacher Appreciation Week so special. I am touched by all of the wonderful cards, gifts and flowers!! The donations you so graciously gave went to both a fantastic breakfast and a lunch at Miguels. I feel blessed to have such great kids and supportive parents! A special thanks to Lori Luties and Jennifer Lonack for “substitiue teaching!”
Also, just a quick reminder that there are only 3 weeks left of school!!! I will be out the 3rd, 4th and 5th for my daughter’s high school graduation. If any of you have time to come in to assist our substitute with project meetings, please let me know.
Please feel free to meet with me if you have any questions or concerns as we wrap up this last semester.
Thanks,
Jill