F.M.S. Idol: Season 5 (May 21)

It is almost time for F.M.S. Idol: Season 5. This year's show will take place on Friday, May 21 at Fletcher High School. The show will start at 6:30 p.m. and doors will open at 6:00 p.m. Admission for the show is $5.00. We have some great surprises in store for you...this is a show you don't want to miss. Buy your tickets early. Tickets go on sale on Monday, May 17 before school in the courtyard.

It Has Been a Long Time...

It has been about a year since I last blogged...the reason is because I forgot my password. I finally was able to change it, so here I am.

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY

You have seen Escape to Witch Mountain. Over the break, if you have the opportunity, go to the movies to see Race to Witch Mountain (with parental permission, of course) and create a Venn-Diagram comparing/contrasting the two films. This is due the Friday after Spring Break. Have fun.

The 6th Grade Reading Tournament

I am sooooooooooooo proud of our Dolphin students who participated in the 6th Grade Reading Tournament on March 24. Students began preparing for the competition way back in September. We had some tough questions but we were even tougher. We had a great time--celebrating the books we read and working together as a team. You gave 110 percent and I am overjoyed. It was great seeing so many students answering questions. I was thrilled that we had the largest team representation. You are awesome.

Back in September, when I encouraged you to join the competion, I told you about my team's "pattern". Was the pattern repeated or broken tonight? You tell me. I want to hear from you.

"The Pattern":
2000-2001: (2nd Place)
2001-2002: (1st Place)
2002-2003: (2nd Place)
2003-2004: (1st Place)
2004-2005: (2nd Place)
2005-2006: (1st Place)
2006-2007: (2nd Place)
2007-2008: (1st Place)
2008-2009: (?)

Regardless of the pattern, you are winners for reading. It doesn't really matter what place we were. My hope for you is that you will love reading...for the rest of your life.

F.M.S. Idol

Are you a fan of American Idol? Tryouts for this season's F.M.S. Idol were held in mid-March. Judges selected this season's "Top 13". We have outstanding talent from grades 6, 7, and 8. F.M.S. Idol: Season 4 will take place on Thursday, April 23, 2009, at Fletcher High School. Tickets will be sold for $5.00 per seat. Please come out to support your favorite idol. This is a show you don't want to miss!!!

My Other Cat, Sid

Everyone knows about Theo, but my other cat, Sid (Theo's brother) got his leg caught in something 2 weeks after Theo got hurt. Sid had to have 2 surgeries. Sid and Theo definitely look like twins...they're the same color, have the same leg shaved, and both have scars.

Surfing the Wave of Success

It is hard to believe that we are halfway through the year! Your teachers are doing everything they can to help you be successful in 6th grade. Here is a list of just a few of those things:

1. Offering help sessions


2. Providing grade recovery


3. Sending home progress reports regularly


4. Providing 1:1 assistance in the classroom


5. Updating http://www.new.schoolnotes.com/ each week


6. Providing innovative lessons to create student interest

Are you Surfing the Wave of Success? Ask yourself the following questions. You should be able to answer "yes" to each question. In the event you have to answer "no" to one or more questions, be proactive and seek help.

1. Do you bring the proper materials/supplies to class each day?


2. Are you reading 125 or more pages each week and completing your book log as evidence of reading the books?


3. Do you use your planner to remind you of class work and homework assignments?


4. Do you check http://www.new.schoolnotes.com/ each week?


5. Are you completing all assignments on time?


6. Do you take advantage (when needed) of help sessions?


7. Do you have a "C" or above in each of your academic classes?


8. Do you ask questions/seek help from your teachers?


9. Do you participate in class?