Sunday, June 10, 2018

McCaslin Update June 11-12









Dear Parents,
Here is your final newsletter! I’m so sad to be wrapping things up already. I feel like I just got started, oh yes! I
DID just get started!

I'd like to give a big "thank you" to Mrs. Vergas for organizing our volunteers for our "Points Party" at Custer Park.
Thanks as well to the following:
Mrs. Clarke, Mrs. Aboma, Mrs. Pecore, Mrs. Williams for walking with us to the park,
Mrs. Carty for the rice krispie treats, Mrs. Clarke for the M&M ice cream bars, and Mrs. McGuire for the drinks



Just as a reminder please note that our bowling trip is coming up tomorrow, Monday, June 11th from 9:45-1:00 p.m. Students need to wear/bring socks to use with the bowling shoes, and don’t forget to wear your red school shirt. Lunch will be provided at Pizza Caboose. While students are welcome to purchase snacks while bowling, I hope they are considerate of others who didn't bring money for snacks. Let me know if you have additional questions! The cost will be covered by our classroom funds, so you do not have to send money with your child!

Also, please check the blog to find a list of summer activities and resources to keep on learning!


With joy,
Dixie McCaslin


Here’s the latest, greatest update on the
“Path to Knighthood”:


Page
Clay
Luca
Sydney
Gabe
Wyatt
Beka



Squire
            Kacey
Pres
Kellen
Brooke
Mariah
Braden
Knight
Elijah ** (future king!)
Rowen
Norah
Eden
Dominick
Katy
Aurora
Cade
Cooper


Please see the school newsletter for upcoming events!



Thursday, June 7, 2018

Knights!

The Knights of the Western Hills as of
Thursday, the seventh day of June in the Year of our Lord, 2018.
We are in good hands!

Getting Ready for 6th Grade A.K.A. Avoiding the “Summer Slump”





Dear Parents,
Many of you have been asking about keeping up and making progress over the summer. Please see a 
few ideas that may be of interest to keep skills sharp over the summer. Keeping it simple, reading, writing a journal of summer experiences and playing games are all great ways to keep thinking. But 
once in a while on a rainy summer day, you may need some fresh ideas - so here you go! Have a great summer!
With joy,
Mrs. McCaslin


Getting Ready for 6th Grade A.K.A. Avoiding the “Summer Slump”


General link to lots of great ideas for parents (reading, writing, math):


Links to ideas for reading:
  • Grades 6-8 Summer Reading Challenge Book List  | Scholastic
  • Multnomah County Library Summer program
  • Washington County Library Summer Program
Links to ideas for writing:
  • 40 Printable Writing Prompts for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Graders – Frugal Fun For Boys and Girls
  • 5 Ways to Keep Your Students Writing All Summer Long | Scholastic


Links to ideas for math:
  • Summer Math Packet - This one is my personal favorite because it’s printable, it offers
  • links to instruction and an answer key.
https://www.montville.net/cms/lib/NJ01001247/Centricity/Domain/339/5%20to%206%20SUMMERpacket2.pdf
  • Summer Math / Overview - photos of worksheets aren’t as high quality, but still useful.
  • 5th to 6th Grade Summer Math Packet – Students – Park City Prep Charter School - no
  • links, worksheets & answer key

https://www.montville.net/cms/lib/NJ01001247/Centricity/Domain/339/5%20to%206%20SUMMERpacket2.pdf

Thursday, May 31, 2018

McCaslin Update June 4-8






Congratulations to our first Knights: Elijah, Rowen, Norah, Eden and Dominick

Page
Clay
Luca
Sydney
Braden
Gabe
Wyatt



Squire
Katy
Aurora
Cade
Cooper
Kacey
Pres
Kellen
Brooke
Mariah
Knight
Elijah
Rowen
Norah
Eden
Dominick
Mrs. McCaslin’s Fifth Grade Update June 4-8

Memory Verse- Test June 8 - 1 Samuel 12:20 “Do not be afraid,” Samuel replied. “You have done all this
evil; yet do not turn away from the LORD, but serve the LORD with all your heart.”

Dear Parents,

Your children are delightful! I’m honored and proud to be teaching and leading this remarkable group this
spring. They did a wonderful job presenting their chapel skits, verses and testimonies. It is amazing to see how
this group of kids sees the hand of God in their lives, even in the hard times.

Regarding progress toward our final grading period: please check RenWeb and ask your child to look for missing
assignments or grades below 70% to work to improve grades. I will be accepting corrections and late work until
June 8.

Our Middle Ages reports are nearly complete. We’ve been writing excellent thesis statements, "clincher"
statements, and “dressing up” our writing. Our final copy will be turned in Monday, June 4. We’re looking forward
to seeing their amazing presentations beginning on Wednesday, June 6.

We have two major celebrations coming up - we have earned our second “POINTS PARTY” and we will be
going BOWLING!!

The kids voted and chose to picnic at Custer Park for our “points party”. We’ll leave the school at 12:05, eat
lunch at the park, play kickball or whiffle ball, have a special snack and finally have a “free play” time before we
return to class and have a “READ IN” till the end of the day on Friday, June 8.

Our end-of-the-year Bowling field trip will take place on Monday, June 11th from 9:45-1:00 p.m. Students need
to wear/bring socks to use with the bowling shoes, and don’t forget to wear your red WHCS shirt! Lunch will be
provided at Pizza Caboose. While students are welcome to purchase snacks while bowling, I hope they are
considerate of others who didn't bring money for snacks. Mrs. Vergas, our room parent, will be contacting
volunteer driver/chaperones - we will need 4 to 5 drivers to transport 21 students and one teacher. I'll be sending
volunteer info to you soon. Let me know if you have additional questions! The cost will be covered by our classroom funds, so you do not have to send money with your child!

With joy,
Dixie McCaslin
Important dates:
  • June 7 BoB Breakfast @ Marco's 8:00-8:45 am
  • June 8 Points Party @ Custer Park 12:05-2:00
  • June 11 5th grade (both classes) Tigard Bowling 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • June 12 Last Day School Early Release 11:30 am
  • June 12 Family Picnic 11:30-1:00 & Water wars 1:00-2:30 pm
  • June 12 8th grade Graduation Beaverton Foursquare Church 7 pm

Academic Updates:
Bible - Samuel
Math - Ch 11 Geometry
Social Studies -  Middle Ages - coat of arms/medieval castles
Lit Studies- Crispin and the  Cross of Lead - Literature groups
Writing - report writing, presenting projects


Friday, May 25, 2018

McCaslin Update May 29-June 1



Mrs. McCaslin’s Fifth Grade Update May 29- June 1
Memory Verse (test May 29 ) Ruth 1:16 “ But Ruth replied, “Don’t urge me
to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God.”

Dear Parents,
 Thank you to all the parents who contributed to our "Everybody's Birthday" party. Mrs. Vergas and Mrs. Clarke outdid themselves with an amazing "Middle Ages" themed party.Thanks to Mrs. Aboma and Mrs. Pecore for your assistance at the party. There were goblets, crowns, leeches, signet rings,marshmallow catapults,and even an edible castle! What a great party- The students enjoyed the celebration!
We’re  nearly ready with our own chapel presentation coming this Wednesday May 30th, teaching about the
Knight’s Code. We’ve been filming videos in preparation for the big day. We’re planning a time of worship and
testimonies that should be very special. Please see the Blog post titled " Chapel Program May 30" for details.
Several students have volunteered to take on special roles that may require a little preparation (for example,
writing and practicing a short introduction), while a few others have asked to share a testimony of how God is
working in their lives, please check the program. Please don't worry if you don't see your child's name, all of the kids will participate in the skits and recite a verse.
Regarding progress toward our final grading period: please check RenWeb and ask your child to look for missing assignments or grades below 70% to work to improve grades. I will be accepting corrections and late work until June 8.
Our Middle Ages reports are coming along nicely! All of the students have a completed rough draft!! We'll be making edits and revisions in the coming few days in plenty of time to have a "polished" final copy by June 4.
Several parents have requested some ideas for summer reading, writing and math. I’ll check with Mr. Reidl and share some ideas with you coming soon!
With joy,
Dixie McCaslin
Important dates:
  • May 28 no school, Memorial Day

  • May 30  Our Chapel Date!

  • June 7 BoB Breakfast @ Marco's 8:00-8:45 am

  • June 11 5th grade (both classes) Tigard Bowling 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

  • June 12 Last Day School Early Release 11:30 am

  • June 12 Family Picnic 11:30-1:00 & Water wars 1:00-2:30 pm

  • June 12 8th grade Graduation Beaverton Foursquare Church 7 pm

  • June 15 Report Cards emailed home

Congratulations on the following ranks on the Path to Knighthood:  
Page
Squire
Beka
Pres
Clay
Luca
Sydney
Braden
Gabe
Wyatt
Rowen
Elijah
Dominick
Katy
Eden
Norah
Aurora
Cade
Cooper
Kacey
Kellen*
Brooke*
Mariah*

Spelling/ Vocab words #7
ascend
decline
plummet
raise
sink
skyrocket
soar
Words for Fun
feudalism
mortality
pestilence
peasant
jousting
Crusades
Academic Updates:
Bible - Ruth/ Chapel program
Math - Ch 9 Graphing, Patterns, Algebra
Social Studies -  Middle Ages - notes/heraldry/coat of arms
Lit Studies- Crispin and the  Cross of Lead - Literature groups, summary writing
Writing - report writing, editing, revising “dress ups