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

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

Chapel Program May 30

Chapel Program May 30

Opening Prayer - Eden

KNIGHT’S CODE - question the audience with handheld mic - Gabe

KNIGHT’S CODE Videos follow each with live scripture recitations

Short intro for each - Responsible - Kacey

               Respectful - Beka

               Honest - Sydney

               Safe - Rowen

               Kind - Mariah

Path to Knighthood - What it means in our classroom

              Page level - _____________

              Squire level - Pres

              Knight level - Elijah

Testimonies -

Aurora

Cooper

Katy

Wyatt

Song - "Jesus, What a Friend"

Closing Prayer - Brooke

McCaslin Update May 21-24

Mrs. McCaslin’s Fifth Grade Update May 21-24

Memory Verse (test May 24 ) 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,

 We’re  working hard on our own chapel presentation coming May 30 teaching about the Knight’s Code. We’ll be
filming our videos this week in preparation for the big day. We’re planning a time of worship and teaching that
should be very special.

 Another project we want you to know about is our work with our first grade reading buddies on books called
“Zoophabet”. Your kids have been sweet helpers and role models to the younger buddies.

 We have started our outlines and rough drafts in class for our Middle Ages reports. Please check with your child
this week-end to be sure he or she will have the rough draft complete and ready to turn in on Thursday, May 24.

 Our spring MAP testing is nearly complete, the kids worked so hard and did their best! I’m proud of them.

With joy,

Dixie McCaslin

Important dates:

• Student Council Shoe Drive for Northwest Children’s Outreach Collecting new and gently used shoes
• May 18 Parent Night Out
• May 19 & 20 CYO Meet of Champions
• May 25 no school
• May 28 no school, Memorial Day
• May 30 New Chapel Date!
  Congratulations on New Ranks!

Spelling/Vocab words #7 ascend decline plummet raise sink skyrocket soar

Words for Fun feudalism mortality pestilence peasant jousting Crusades

Page Beka* Kellen Mariah Pres Brooke Clay* Luca* Sydney* Braden* Gabe* Wyatt*

Squire Rowen Elijah Dominick Katy* Eden* Norah* Aurora* Cade* Cooper* Kacey*

Academic Updates:

Bible - Ruth

Math - Ch 9 Graphing, Patterns

Social Studies - Welcome to the Middle Ages

Lit Studies- Crispin and the  Cross of Lead - Literature groups, summary writing

Writing - report writing, editing, revising “dress ups”